Bromeliads on the Border
17th World Bromeliad Conference June 6-11, 2006
INDEX OF INFORMATION
GENERAL INFO
The BSI and the San Diego Bromeliad Society, hope to see you in
San Diego for the Seventeeth WBC.
The U.S. Weather Bureau describes San Diego's weather as the most nearly
perfect in America. The average year-round high temperature is 70ºF (21ºC).
The yearly rainfall is light, averaging only 9.45 inches (24 cm), with most
of it falling during the months of December, January and February. It should
be perfect weather, sunny and warm, for the Conference.
We are still working on finalizing tours, seminars, scientific speakers,
and commercial vendors. Information will be added to this page as it
becomes available.
HOTEL INFORMATION
We are still negotiating discounted room rates for the conference.
REGISTRATION RATES
NOTE: Registrations paid by March 31, 2005 are fully refundable until May 1, 2006
TILLANDSIA SYMPOSIUM
Review and discussion of a Bromeliad genus in transition.
To be held: June 7, 2006
There is more interest in the study and classification of Tillandsia at this
time than at any other time in history. Scientists on several continents are
working on the ecology and taxonomy of this challenging group. At the same
time, a large following of enthusiastic commercial and hobby growers devote
their interest and energy to growing these interesting plants as horticultural
specimens.
For more information on the symposium (including a list of programs), click
the icon below for an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version of the Tillandsia Symposium
Flyer.
SHOW SCHEDULE
The Show Schedule for the BSI standard judged show to be held at the 17th
World Bromeliad Conference in San Diego, California has been finalized.
Anyone interested in entering plants or artistic arrangements for this show
should read through this schedule to be familiar with the categories, rules,
and definitions contained in this document.
Click the icon below for an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version of the show
schedule that you can view and print out.
ENTRY WORKSHEET
You can print out the entry worksheet and fill out the right half of the
entry form before getting to the World Conference. The left side of the form
marked SHOW COMMITTEES ONLY will be filled in during classification of your
plants.
Click the icon below for an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version of the entry form
that you can view and print out.
TOURS
The current Tour Schedule is printed in the May-June 2005 issue of the Journal.
It is available here for handy reference.
Click the icon below for an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version of the tour schedule
that you can view and print out.
DONATIONS
The San Diego Bromeliad Society will be the Affiliate host for the 2006 BSI
WBC in June 2006. They are working with the BSI to provide events for a
memorable conference, but we need your financial help. The BSI is soliciting
donations to defray the cost of many of the activities, of which we will all
benefit. Donations may be applied to specific events or a purpose or may be
directed to the general fund, to be used as needed. All contributions will be
recognized in the Conference Program; one of the reasons you need to act soon.
Please indicate the name by which you wish the donation to be recognized,
i.e. "In memory of", "anonymous", or "Bromeliad Society of...", etc.
All contributions, regardless of size are appreciated.
Click the icon below for an Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) version of the donation form
that you can view and print out.
500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, California 92108
Reservations 1-800-77-ATLAS
http://www.towncountry.com
Registrations paid after March 31, 2005 are 70% refundable until May 1, 2006
No refunds will be provided after May 1, 2006
(*Non-member registration price includes BSI Membership!)
Period BSI Member Non-member*
(USA)Non-member*
(other countries)Until June 30, 2005 $140 $170 $180 July 1, 2005 through April 30, 2006 $165 $195 $205 After May 1, 2006 and at the door $200 $230 $240
You can register online with a credit card
by using our secure, online registration form.
Alternatively, you can print, fill out, and mail in
the Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) form.
Speaker Name Proposed Topic Bruce Holst Venezuelan Field Work Tom Knapik Brazil: Minas Gerais and 3 Collections Jeffrey Kent From the Jungle to the Lab John Arden & David Shiigi Vriesea Hybrids Paul Isley Tillandsia Cultivation Peter Wan / Joe & Kay Quijada Argentina Field Trip Len Colgan Tillandsias of Bolivia Phil Bunch Bromeliads of Columbia Tom Knapik / Grant & Magali Groves Peruvian Expedition Olive Trevor Cultivating Bromeliads in Australian Andrew Steens New Zealand Christy Brenner Bromeliads of Trinidad and Tobago
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