Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Sad News for US Clematis Lovers

Clematis 'Evipo 31 ' (Bonanza)
I just learned that the American Clematis Society is disbanding as of December 31. Yes, I did just join last winter. I'm reminded of a quote from Groucho Marx, "I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member." I'd swear I was him in a past life, only he was still alive when I was born. In any event, it is a shame, as I enjoyed the newsletters and the website, which was very helpful and informative. Looks like I'll be joining the International Clematis Society. Or maybe I shouldn't. We wouldn't want it to disband too.

7 comments:

Lisa at Greenbow said...

What a disappointment for you. People just don't join clubs like they used to.

greggo said...

shame on you. lol

Fairegarden said...

That is disappointing, MMD. I would be interested to see if the other society disbands after you joined it, as well. Then, you would have to find another Clemmie group, going through them one by one....

Gail said...

How disappointing and I am curious why?

Indie said...

How sad!! I, too, am wondering why.

Darla said...

Add me to the I'm curious why list too.

Mr. McGregor's Daughter said...

I didn't see an explanation. It was all very sudden.