"Pilgrim's Progress"

From: Jill Bell godjillab at home.com> on 2001.07.22 at 22:33:25(7080) To the global members of IAS - I would like to propose some changes which are going to come as a result of the 21st Century, and global communications and information systems, the addition of the Eastern Hemisphere as part of the lovers of aroids unit, and many other things that are happening with or without us. +More It seems that the euphemism that Ron used, the "World Aroid Club" was received as a threat to many of you while I understood it to be just a name for where the IAS should be headed. No one wants to change the NAME of the I.A.S., just it's approach to global outreach. The mail system by and large, has been proven to be an expensive disappointment, though the people that are not online will still have to rely on this as a means for delivery, but just think if you could choose your time to view a full color version of the Newsletter and at your convenience choose to print it. This is all inexpensively within our means. This club has actively sought out new membership and continues to take their money. We must give members something of value. For conversation only, why not belong to Aroid-L alone? Because there will be far better benefits by being a member. I firmly believe that a Plant Mart for the members, posted in PDF form with color pictures would help global members fill their collections with otherwise unthought of ease. The club should take a percentage of these monies in my opinion, to pay for hosting this activity, but think of the possibilities! A rose by any other name...well, we're talking aroids here, aren't we? It's what we all have in common. Why not support some of these projects for there are people who are willing to do the work, unless you are one of them, I see no reason to complain. It is with the best of intentions that I write this letter, I have NO political aspirations at all. I just want to be able to find rare plants if I want them, and to converse with people as knowledgeable and progressive as the people on this list, and I want to HAVE A LITTLE FUN! My very best regards to you all, Jill Bell

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