Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs Ltd.
The
Association of Australian Bonsai Clubs Ltd. (AABC Ltd.) was formed in Sydney
in 1980. The Association currently has
58 member Clubs from
all Australian States, both Territories and five New Zealand club's.
The AABC Ltd.
aims to promote bonsai and support its member Clubs. The
Association offers:
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an
annual Convention to disseminate bonsai information and to
encourage bonsai enthusiasts around the country to obtain
more knowledge and enjoyment of bonsai. The Conventions are
usually held in May and are held in a different State each
year;
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a
Visiting Tutor Program which allows member Clubs to use the
Program once each financial year. The Clubs can select a
tutor from the Register of Tutors and the AABC Ltd will
reimburse the Club for the travelling costs, within
specified limits;
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an
insurance policy that covers all physical loss or damage to
all bonsai trees and equipment during travel to and from and
whilst at Club exhibitions in Australia;
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regular
news and information through a newsletter;
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support
of a general nature for all member Clubs, especially the
smaller Clubs, that may lack the resources of larger Clubs.
The
Association is generally represented at all Asia-Pacific
Conventions and World Bonsai Conventions, and is often
represented at other international conventions.
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