Membership

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Badger Bonsai Society is a member of Mid-America Bonsai Alliance (MABA) and Bonsai Clubs International (BCI).

The Badger Bonsai Society (BBS) was formed in 1972 for the purpose of promoting and enjoying the ancient art of bonsai in and around the Madison-Wisconsin area.

Badger Bonsai Society meetings are open to the public, and anyone interested can attend. However, if you wish to continue attending meetings, you must join as it pays for the cost of the workshops, guests, etc.

Membership dues are:

  • $30/year (individual)
  • $40/year (family)  
  • $20/year (student)

Members receive the monthly newsletter. Members also participate in an annual show.
Meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30pm to 8pm at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, except for January and July when the club has special dinner meetings.

Member Benefits

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  • Access to the BBS Club Library
  • Priority at workshops/events (non-members will need to pay additional fees for some activities)
  • Door prizes at dinners and events
  • And most importantly, members can become club officers and also have a voice about events and activities

Membership Dues

Zelle (preferred)

Many banks allow you to transfer funds directly from your personal checking account to BBS without fees. Simply log into your bank/credit union account and select “Send Money with Zelle.” Assuming this option is available with your bank, you may have to set this up if it’s your first time using it.

Once set up, simply sent a payment to badgerbonsaisociety@gmail.com. In the notes field, write your name and indicate the payment is for 2024 dues

Paypal

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If you have a personal PayPal account you can make a payment to badgerbonsaisociety@gmail.com at no charge to you. Use this quick link https://paypal.me/badgerbonsai or scan the QR code to expedite the process. Funds will be drawn either from your bank account or credit card as you choose. In the notes field, write your name and indicate that the payment is for 2024 dues.

Check

Bring a personal check made out to “Badger Bonsai Society” to one of our monthly meetings for the Treasurer, Ken. If you prefer to mail your check, send an email to badgerbonsaisociety@gmail.com and we will send you Ken’s home address.

Cash (least preferred)

Ken will write you a receipt if you pay with cash at one of our monthly meetings. Exact change is greatly appreciated.