Here's what I was thinking of as a description and "mission":
"The North American Cryptocoryne Society (NACS) is an international group with members from Mexico, Canada, and the United States with an interest in the cultivation and study of Cryptocoryne and related species. Membership ranges from the novice to the advanced hobbyist.
Our mission is to educate and promote the study, understanding, and culture, both submersed and emersed, of Cryptocoryne and related species."
I was hoping that eventually, after reaching the critical mass necessary to be sustainable that we would have an annual conference or bring ECS to this side of the pond, maybe coordinate with the ECS to swap plants, and have joint collecting trips for those who were interested.
Pretty ambitious stuff, I know. But since I heard Jan Bastmeijer speak at the AGA convention in DC back in 2004 this idea has haunted me. I think North American is so far behind the curve compared to Europe and Asia in Crypt and Lagenandra knowledge and cultivation.
Cheers.
Jim |