After three years of dedicated service, our Chair of the Board Richard Kahn is transitioning from his role. His contributions over the years have been notable, including leading the board out of the pandemic, helping to initiate a Federal advocacy effort, establishing an annual financial gift to support operational and educational efforts for the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, and helping to secure a significant gift of suiseki (known as viewing stones or scholars' rocks). We are grateful for his leadership and the impact he has had on our organization and the bonsai community at large.

As we move forward, Dan Angelucci has been appointed as Chair of the Board. Dan has been a passionate board member since 2018, serving as Secretary-Treasurer elect and on the Executive Committee for the past two years. His dedication to bonsai spans nearly four decades, and he is currently a member of the American Bonsai Society and the Pittsburgh Bonsai Society and is a past member of the Ann Arbor Bonsai Society of Michigan.

Dan's love for bonsai is deeply rooted, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to NBF. He is committed to promoting the arts of bonsai, penjing, and suiseki; partnering with the U.S. National Arboretum to support the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum; and working to cultivate recognition of, and appreciation for, the art of bonsai in America. As Chair, he will guide us through an exciting new chapter, helping to ensure that this remarkable living art form continues to inspire and educate future generations.

We look forward to continuing our work together under Dan’s leadership. Please join us in thanking Richard for his service on the board, and in welcoming Dan to his new role!