[Arisaema-l] Activity of the AEG, is this group in danger? {External}

[Al Wootten]

Thanks for your long term efforts, Eric.  I haven't participated in 
Seedex for a while though I'm glad to contribute to its support, though 
I don't harvest seed from my few Arisaemae.  I did try to visit the Site 
and Gallery to refresh my memory but couldn't connect today.  I am in 
the FB group which works well for sharing images but somewhat less so 
for longer discussions.

Clear skies,
Al

> On Wed, Apr 6, 2022 at 5:10 AM Gouda, E.J. (Eric) via Arisaema-L 
> <arisaema-l at lists.science.uu.nl <mailto:arisaema-l at lists.science.uu.nl>> 
> wrote:
> 
>     Dear AEG members,
> 
>     It seems that the only activity left in our group is the Seed
>     Exchange, which is maybe because of the use of our old fashioned
>     email discussion list. From the Archives we can learn that there are
>     little or no discussions beside the SeedEx messages. We have our own
>     FloraPix Gallery that can be used to post pictures, but also discuss
>     plants. It is really a pity that it has not been used much over the
>     last years.
> 
>     My question is, should we switch to for example Facebook with our
>     group to activate and modernize our group? Or are we becoming a
>     fossil group? Unfortunately Ray Stilwell became too old and left the
>     group in 2007, he was the motor of the group and was not replaced. I
>     was involved in 1997 or maybe even before and created the email list
>     and started organizing the website and SeedEx, which I run for over
>     20 years now.
> 
>     If we want to continue the group, I think we need somebody like Ray
>     who keeps the group enthusiastic and going (live discussions etc.).
>     I could be involved for the website, seed list and gallery if
>     needed, but will be not much longer in current position at the
>     Botanic Garden (1.5 year max, have reached the age of 65 some time ago).
> 
>     It is up to you, lets start discuss our future now, before it is too
>     late.
> 
>     All the best,
> 
>     Eric
> 
> 
>     -- 
> 
>     All the best, / Met vriendelijke groet,
>     Eric
> 
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