MBS Officers & Chairpersons:

President: Cat Nelson
Executive VP: Rich Helminiak
Representative of Chicago Botanic Garden: Ivan Watters
Past President: James Fairchild
Vice President Programming: Richard Besetzny
Vice President Special Events: Richard Katz
Treasurer: Phil Troy
Membership: Lorraine May
Recording Secretary: Karen Schuman
Member at Large: vacant
Member at Large: Emeterio Guzman
Member at Large: David Marin
Librarian: Ron Eriksen
Editorial: Susan Babyk
Public Relations: vacant
Entertainment & Social Chair: vacant

Interested in serving on the board? Feel free to talk to a board member at the next general meeting, or email Cat Nelson. We are always looking for a few good folks to help out!

Mission Statement
From the By-Laws of the Midwest Bonsai SocietyAs ratified by the members June 1,1998

Article 2: OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Society shall be the following:

  • To promote interest in and the enjoyment of Bonsai
  • To assemble and make available information on the culture of Bonsai
  • To acquaint Bonsai fanciers with one another
  • To encourage and promote the formation of Bonsai groups throughout the Midwest