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<p>Dear AEG members,</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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).</p>
<p>It is up to you, lets start discuss our future now, before it is
too late.</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Eric<br>
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All the best, / Met vriendelijke groet,<br>
Eric<br>
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