{"id":2704,"date":"2026-01-07T21:43:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T21:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daiichibonsaikai.com\/?p=2704"},"modified":"2026-01-07T21:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T21:44:19","slug":"albert-rivera-jan-16-7pm-gvjci","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daiichibonsaikai.com\/?p=2704","title":{"rendered":"ALBERT RIVERA – JAN 16 – 7pm @GVJCI"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Welcome back to another year of Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai, it looks to be full of exciting events throughout the LA basin. Starting in January we have one of the best shows in the country, Baikoen Bonsai Kenkyukai \u201cWinter Silhouette.\u201d This will show bonsai in its dormant state, branches not hidden, no leaves all of the structure exposed to the viewer. They also have the best dinner\/show event for any club show that I have ever been to.<\/p>\n

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January has brought a tremendous amount of rain to the California bonsai environment, not needing to water your trees, and the added benefit of rain water to nourish them is a blessing. Cooler temperatures have pushed trees into changing color and giving Los Angeles a little feeling of fall. All this rain and wet weather has pushed the increase of fungal problems and an increase of insects. We see cooler temperatures but not freezing temperatures, mites, aphids, ants, all types are increasing. Start the year off and create a plan on fungicides and insecticides to stop these problems.<\/p>\n

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We lost a great friend of the club and a strong supporter of bonsai at the end of last year.\u00a0 Fred Floresca passed away in December after a long fight with cancer. I will miss his friendship and strong support for the club.<\/p>\n

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This month, we look forward to bringing back our friend Albert Rivera. who will be teaching us his tips and techniques for grafting.\u00a0Albert grew up in the San Fernando Valley and became interested in bonsai while attending the Japanese Community Center Obon festivals. Volunteering at the Obon festival and showing interest in the bonsai and niwaki\/yard tree pruning\u00a0provided Albert the opportunity to start working with the bonsai group.\u00a0Albert became the only Hispanic member of the bonsai\/pruning group supporting the bonsai and landscape pines in the San Fernando Community.\u00a0Currently teaching beginner and advanced bonsai at the Yamaguchi Bonsai Nursery as well as workshops and lectures for various SoCal clubs.\u00a0See you then!<\/p>\n

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ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mission of DIBK is to promote the learning and appreciation of bonsai in Southern California and throughout the world. From it\u2019s inception, DIBK has always been a teaching club and we strive to educate as well as showcase our membership in every event we produce. Your support, through membership dues and donations are invaluable to the success of our mission.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Monthly meetings, seminars and lectures \u2013 DIBK brings in knowledgable guest demonstrators from throughout California and the United States, to educate and inspire bonsai artists of all skill levels.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Live streaming of lectures, critiques and demonstrations \u2013 Through various social media platforms, we strive to produce high quality streaming video content where people from around the world can learn techniques from talented bonsai artists in real time.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Special Masters Series events \u2013 Bringing in top-tier bonsai talent to Southern California for exclusive lectures, demonstrations and workshops for DIBK members.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monthly workshops \u2013 Where both beginning and advanced DIBK members\u00a0can learn the proper techniques to creating beautiful, healthy \u00a0bonsai.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Exhibitions \u2013 Every year, DIBK produces our annual Exhibition & Sale, as well as participating in other local club and organization exhibitions, where our club and its members best trees are proudly displayed.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Field trips \u2013 Tour the collections of established local bonsai artists and members. DIBK Members can learn growing techniques and see how other artists care for and display their collections.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Buying Trips \u2013 DIBK members enjoy specially arranged group visits to nurseries throughout California, to view and acquire developed and pre-bonsai specimen.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Auctions \u2013 Provides DIBK members the opportunity to acquire fantastic bonsai material at great prices.<\/p>\n

Please support the club by paying your dues either in-person to CJ Levinstein, or via the paypal link on our website:
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Welcome back bonsai friends and thank you for all your support!<\/p>\n

Doyle<\/p>\n

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UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jan 16\u00a0 – Dai Ichi Bonsai Kai Meeting\u00a0 \u2013 Albert Rivera Grafting<\/p>\n

Jan 17- 18 – Baikoen Bonsai Kenkyukai \u2013 Winter Silhouettes<\/p>\n

Feb 18 – CBS visiting Artist Program with Milan Karpisek<\/p>\n

Feb 28 -Mar 1 –\u00a0 California Bonsai Society 68th Annual Exhibit<\/p>\n

Feb 28-Mar 1 – Bonsai-A-Thon at the Huntington Gardens<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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