Re: Strategic Planning Committee

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In a message dated 3/17/2009 7:19:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
zebrairis@gmail.com writes:

but  the
vitality of the organization rests on the affiliates and  hybridizers.
Without revitalizing the attraction of the local clubs and  inspiring a new
generation of hybridizers I seriously doubt that the AIS  has a long term
future.



Amen!
 
I cannot stress the importance the revitalizing aspect of Brad's comment.  
I've always felt from day one when I joined AIS attended my first local meeting, 
 that the entire foundation of AIS rest's with the local Affiliates! Without 
them  nothing AIS does at the national level is relevant. Most members don't 
attend  convention, hybridize, or even get involved at the Region level. They 
do attend  and enjoy well presented programs, shows and sales. Most everything 
else is just  of interest to those of us that have caught the "IRIS Bug" and 
hopefully with  good vital local clubs, some will likewise become "infected" !
 
Just my two cents !
 
Snow is going fast here in Maine and it won't be long before we are in the  
garden!
 
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