I really don't understand what's being proposed that's not already in place. Have you looked at a PBS membership directory?? Sounds like you just want to have a "formal" informal network.... On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 2:20 AM, Michael Mace <michaelcmace@gmail.com> wrote: > Tom wrote: > >>> Why not establish an informal network of US-based 'International > Collections'? > > --A collection holder would be recognized by us (the PBS) as someone with > expertise and enthusiasm about a particular genus, plus a good collection of