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Membership in BCI
BCI is a not-for-profit organization totally funded by membership dues, revenue from the annual convention and generous donations from our members around the world.
BCI Board of Directors and the BCI Executive Directors are volunteer, non-paid positions. BCI Directors travelling to the annual convention pay their own expeses for travel, accommodation and convention registration fees.
The BCI website is for the private enjoyment of our members. There are no third-party ads that track your activities online and interrupt you with unwanted offers. The information you provide is for BCI internal use only and will not be sold to or shared with any other parties.
Join BCI and benefit from an international perspective of Bonsai and Viewing Stone Appreciation. Find inspiration to help your practice and collection grow. Learn from our members and their achievements. Share your experiences, trees and stones with a growing and appreciative audience.
Free Registration
Follow the activities of BCI by registering to this website.
All you need is a valid e-mail address to register as a Guest. Create your personal profile and become part of BCI’s international community. You can choose to upgrade your membership BCI or unsubscribe to BCI messages at any time.
Paid Membership
BCI members have a choice of 4 paid membership plans. Online, Individual, Club and Life. Details and costs for each plans vary but all include a subscription to BCI Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine. This glossy, high quality publication reports on bonsai and stone activities around the world, features stories on artists and collectors, as well as informative articles on bonsai methods, processes, and species. Stone collectors will enjoy coverage of stones from every geological area on earth.
BCI members are given first chance to register for the BCI Annual Convention held in different parts of the world and opportunities to participate in photo contests and online auctions of viewing stones.
BCI Bylaws
BCI is governed according to the bylaws that are reviewed annually and revised as necessary to reflect changes and improvements to the way BCI is managed.
If you are interested in reading the complete BCI Bylaws, they are available in PDF format that can be downloaded or read online by using the link below.
Annual Meetings
BCI Board Members are volunteers and attend the Annual Meeting, usually held in conjunction with the BCI Annual Convention at their own expense. To ensure adequate representation by Board Members who cannot travel to distant conventions, regional meetings are held in various locations to allow their participation in the governance of BCI.
The minutes of the AGM (Annual General Meeting) are available by request. A summary of the business conducted at these meetings and decisions taken, are reported to the general membership periodically.
Do you have questions or suggestions for the BCI Board?
Go to the About BCI/Officers page for contact information.
“Welcome to BCI. We work tirelessly to promote and educate the world on the art of Bonsai & Viewing Stones!"
- Chen Chang - President
BCI Directors volunteer their services to BCI.
We are voted into office at the annual general meeting during the BCI Convention and serve a two-year term. Terms are staggered to provide continuity for BCI programs and initiatives. Directors are responsible for their own expenses for travel, accommodations and convention registration fees.
Our Head Honchos
Chen Chang, China
Sujata Bhat (India)
1st Vice President
Min Hsuan Lo (Taiwan)
2nd Vice President
Frank Mihalic (USA)
Past President
Our Administrative Team
Les Dowdell
Secretary
Roger Snipes
Treasurer
Vic Ceballos
Philippines - Legal Advisor
Our Dedicated Team
Pisith Ariyaamornkul
Thailand
Massimo Bandera
Italy
Enrique Castaño
Mexico
Chen Chan
PR China
Piotr Czerniachowski
Poland
Dato’ Pui Khiang Khang
Maylasia
Sae Won Kim
South Korea
Susan Lee
Philippines
Peter Macasieb
USA
David Nguy
USA
Bhavna Shah
India
Mike Siow
Malaysia
Helen Su
Taiwan
Budi Sulistyo
Indonesia
Our Office Nerds
Larry Stephan
Business Manager
Joe Grande
Magazine/Website Editor
Bonnie Moore
Our Mailing Address
BCI BUSINESS OFFICE:
BCI Office Manager
PO Box 5068
Woodridge IL 60517 USA
Ph/Fax: 847-612-5133
Contact BCI
BCI Photo Contest
Each year, BCI sponsors a photograph contest for its members. All the photographs of the winning trees and stones are featured in the magazine and on the website. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your photos seen by a vast, appreciative audience. You must be a BCI member to enter. Entry criteria are available in our magazine and website. Join, enter and win!
Bonsai Stone & Appreciation Magazine
Membership includes subscription to our full color Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Magazine. Published quarterly, it contains illustrated articles written by leading specialists informing you about current activities, techniques, and news from throughout the world. Learn of the upcoming BCI conventions, tours, and other benefits in each issue. Members have the choice of receiving a printed magazine or viewing it on line via our Members Only section of our website
BCI Convention & Tours
A major international convention is sponsored each year by BCI (Bonsai Clubs International) and the local host club. Conventions attract some of the best talent in tree styling and stone appreciation worldwide. Participants have the opportunity to learn from these artists and interact with people with shared interests. Visit different countries and participate in the conventions and tours while you learn. Combined with each convention are tours visiting spectacular sights, beautiful and historic venues, including China, Europe, Australia and the U.S. You get the opportunity to see some of the finest collections of trees and stones, public and private. Let BCI handle your bonsai travel tour.