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Chairman's Comments (December 2000)

Our New Chairman
I have stepped down as Chairman now that my 3 year term is over. I have been re-elected to the National Executive and retain my portfolio of Notable Trees NZ.

Our new chairman is Andrew Maloy who is well known to Auckland members. Trained in Scotland, he has a background in commercial nursery production as well as having taught Amenity Horticulture and Nursery Production subjects at Unitech Institute of Technology, Auckland. He is now Technical Writer for Consumers Institute, Consumer Home and Garden. Andrew is an enthusiast and will be a great asset to the work of the National Exectutive and national horticulture.

Ron Flook
Immediate Past Chairman 2000.

From our New Chairman

Well, it came as no small surprise to find myself elected chair. Thanks in part to Ron Flook's energy and dedication, the Institute has made it through a rough patch and the road ahead is clearer. We are entering a new phase in the Institute's long and notable history. New initiatives such as the vastly improved computer website, the soon to be completed Hebe checklist, the Journals back on stream and the distinct possibility of a Garden Registration Scheme, will all promote what the Institute is about and bring benefits to our members.

The Auckland seminar, 'Garden Visits and Potential for Tourism', held to coincide with the Ellerslie Flower Show, was a great success. Congratulations to all those who helped make it so, in particular Ron Davison, Liz Morrow, Michael Ayrton and others. Around 60 people attended from far and wide, many actively contributing to various discussions. The greatest strength of the Institute lies in ourselves. As members we all have something to offer, although we often don't realise it. The true value in being a member is in sharing our knowledge and experiences and learning from others. Please don't hesitate to suggest (or better still, contribute) items for the Journal or newsletter.

I look forward with enthusiasm to next year with the Institute. All the best for the festive season.

Andrew Maloy
Chairman.

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