North American Clivia Society It is a pleasure to announce that the North American Clivia Society has been formed. The Society has been founded with the following primary goals: to be dedicated to the promotion, the enjoyment, the studying, and the cultivation of the genus Clivia. The purpose of the Society will be to bring together those of us who love clivias in North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico), to promote the scientific investigation, the appreciation, and the cultivation of Clivia, and to facilitate communication among those interested in these special plants. Benefits >> A published Newsletter several times a year; eventually intended to be published on a regular schedule. >> The Newsletter will be available in both print and electronic forms. >> A members-only auction of very special plants donated to the NACS by members and growers to support the Society. >> A membership list, available only to members, to facilitate communications. It is intended to extend this list of benefits as the Society grows. The Society will try to assist groups in starting local and regional Clivia Clubs anywhere in North America -- Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Founding members of the Board of Directors are: Kathy Andersen, Marc Hamel, Mike Morri, Jim Shields, and Tom Wells. Dues are US$20 per year for the first year. Payment should be sent to: Michael Morri, Treasurer North American Clivia Society P.O. Box 192 Union City, MI 49094 Tel. (517)741-5225 Make checks payable to "North American Clivia Society". Jim Shields, president ************************************************* Jim Shields USDA Zone 5 Shields Gardens, Ltd. P.O. Box 92 WWW: http://www.shieldsgardens.com/ Westfield, Indiana 46074, USA Tel. ++1-317-867-3344 or toll-free 1-866-449-3344 in USA Member of INTERNATIONAL CLIVIA CO-OP