amh@ieee.org wrote:
> Hi there folks,
>
> Albert Huntington, here. Somewhat newly elected president of the
> International Aroid Society.
>
> Those of you who are not members, or those of you who are wondering
> what the society does, please get over to http://www.aroid.org/ and
> educate/sign yourselves up.
>
> In an attempt to improve communication with the membership, I intend
> to write periodic updates such as this one with information for members
> of the IAS regarding the status of various projects, the publications
> and available membership services.
>
> ** The "December" newsletter ( 25-4 ) has finally been mailed. We
> apologize for the delay - the combination of a year-end rush at the
> printer, a new volunteer graphic designer, and some personal issues
> resulted in our being at least a month late. We expect to be back on
> track with the next issue in March.
>
> ** Aroideana should be in every member's hands by now. If you have
> not received it, or the newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact
> me personally, and I will arrange to have a duplicate copy sent. I can
> be reached at amh@ieee.org .
>
> ** There is a membership directory database available in the member's
> area of www.aroid.org . Some members have requested a printed
> directory be published as well, and we are preparing to print a short
> run. If you would like a copy, please let me know.
>
> ** The board is has selection of a guest speaker for this year's IAS
> banquet on the agenda. If you have an opinion or an idea, please let
> me or another board member know. Would you like to see a particular
> genus covered? Would you like a more or a less technical talk? Let
> your board of directors know.
>
> ** Want to volunteer some time to the IAS? Have ideas about what the
> IAS should be doing? Interested in joining the board next year? Send
> me an e-mail, and I'll try to get you taken care of.
>
> Please remember - replying to this message directly will get it sent
> back to Aroid-L, not to me or the board member of your choice.
>
> --Albert
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