Post by turkeypig on Aug 15, 2010 22:31:16 GMT
I've noticed that, in general, the area surrounding the Columbia river has a decent amount of cp growers; more than normal, probably due to the large amount of suppliers and the naturally occurring and inspiring Darlingtonia. I've decided, that based on this situation, there should be some sort of semi-formal group created for the benefit and support of these local growers, who often are left with no real sense of identity, unlike the Bay-Area society, from which this group is partially inspired.
This group, as I envision it, would be created with the following in mind:
1. To support local growers with information that is universal within the group, eg: Most of the people in the group would have the same general weather climate, and would benefit from precise, specific, local information, rather than an international/multiple climate zoned society that provides general, non specific instructions.
2. As a local society, we could meet often and deal with specific issues for experienced and non experienced growers alike. The solving of these issues provides a valuable experience to any grower.
3. As a group, we are bound to come together for meetings; these congregations could spark prolific trade and friendships.
4. As a group, or as individuals, we will learn more and more about travels and experiences from other more seasoned growers; this would strengthen the interest, empower the mind, and inspire those who have not experienced into an adventurous and accepting mindset.
5. As a group, and a system of friends who share the same interest, we could teach each other about secrets on growing particularly difficult specimens, learn trade techniques, learn to expand out from simple hobbyists, and overall become more engrossed into the world of cps.
6. As a society, we could become an authority in protecting threatened plants or ecosystems in the area, by means of donation, support, protesting, or simply being official title on a petition list.
7. As a group of friends, we could manage trips to special locations that specially concern cps, such as a Darlingtonia patch. This could foster an inspirational environment, as well as teach about the physical properties of specific ecosystems.
8. As students, we could learn many concepts from each other that would not be heard elsewhere by providing a NON BIASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. The society would be a sanctuary for support and stability for friendship and learning, welcome to those who are even beyond its borders.
9. We could foster programs and systems to educate and inspire minds to protect these plants, and protect the fragile ecosystems of the area, such as giving demonstrations at environmentalist meetings, and overall strengthening support in the vicinity.
10. It would give the growers of the Columbia river basin area a sense of identity and a much needed banner to wave if they ever need help.
11. Any other points not made above that would be valuable.
12. The society shall be called the Mt. Hood or Wy'east Carnivorous Plant Society (WyCPS, HOCPS), due to the concentration of people in the area surrounding the mountain. In general, if Mt. Hood is on your weather map, then you're eligible for being a member. (But you can still join if you're in the general area.) Yes, Washingtonians can join too...
I don't think i would make for a great leader, as i am often preoccupied with school works, although i would certainly want to take a large part in getting it up and running. This society is an attempted revival of the ancient Oregon Carnivorous Plant Society, which eventually died like a dried out Nepenthes. The leaves just got smaller and smaller...
Well, who's interested? Even if it's just a handful of people, it'll still be a society.
This group, as I envision it, would be created with the following in mind:
1. To support local growers with information that is universal within the group, eg: Most of the people in the group would have the same general weather climate, and would benefit from precise, specific, local information, rather than an international/multiple climate zoned society that provides general, non specific instructions.
2. As a local society, we could meet often and deal with specific issues for experienced and non experienced growers alike. The solving of these issues provides a valuable experience to any grower.
3. As a group, we are bound to come together for meetings; these congregations could spark prolific trade and friendships.
4. As a group, or as individuals, we will learn more and more about travels and experiences from other more seasoned growers; this would strengthen the interest, empower the mind, and inspire those who have not experienced into an adventurous and accepting mindset.
5. As a group, and a system of friends who share the same interest, we could teach each other about secrets on growing particularly difficult specimens, learn trade techniques, learn to expand out from simple hobbyists, and overall become more engrossed into the world of cps.
6. As a society, we could become an authority in protecting threatened plants or ecosystems in the area, by means of donation, support, protesting, or simply being official title on a petition list.
7. As a group of friends, we could manage trips to special locations that specially concern cps, such as a Darlingtonia patch. This could foster an inspirational environment, as well as teach about the physical properties of specific ecosystems.
8. As students, we could learn many concepts from each other that would not be heard elsewhere by providing a NON BIASED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. The society would be a sanctuary for support and stability for friendship and learning, welcome to those who are even beyond its borders.
9. We could foster programs and systems to educate and inspire minds to protect these plants, and protect the fragile ecosystems of the area, such as giving demonstrations at environmentalist meetings, and overall strengthening support in the vicinity.
10. It would give the growers of the Columbia river basin area a sense of identity and a much needed banner to wave if they ever need help.
11. Any other points not made above that would be valuable.
12. The society shall be called the Mt. Hood or Wy'east Carnivorous Plant Society (WyCPS, HOCPS), due to the concentration of people in the area surrounding the mountain. In general, if Mt. Hood is on your weather map, then you're eligible for being a member. (But you can still join if you're in the general area.) Yes, Washingtonians can join too...
I don't think i would make for a great leader, as i am often preoccupied with school works, although i would certainly want to take a large part in getting it up and running. This society is an attempted revival of the ancient Oregon Carnivorous Plant Society, which eventually died like a dried out Nepenthes. The leaves just got smaller and smaller...
Well, who's interested? Even if it's just a handful of people, it'll still be a society.
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