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Membership
Membership Benefits
Membership is open to anyone interested in the art of Ikebana and the ideals of Ikebana International,
regardless of their previous experience.
Multiple Ikebana Schools
Appreciation
Ikebana International is the only organization where you can learn about many different Ikebana schools.
Chapter Meetings
Monthly
Members get together at monthly meetings to see Ikebana demonstrations, hear lectures on related topics or participate in Ikebana workshops.
Transfer Membership
Worldwide
A member is welcome to visit other chapter programs while on their travels.
The membership is also transferable from one chapter to another at any time of the year upon presentation of a valid membership card.
Associate Membership
Join another Chapter
A member may belong to additional chapters at reduced rates upon proof of membership of their primary chapter.
Find a Teacher
Take Lessons
Members can obtain contact information of certified Ikebana teachers that belong to the chapter, as well as information of teachers that teach virtually from another chapter.
Teach New Students
Expand your Teaching
Teachers can gain students and be listed in the North and Central American Region’s website. Alternatively, teachers encourage their students to become members.
Ikebana International Magazine
Quarterly
A premier publication, issued three times a year, richly illustrated with color plates of Ikebana arrangements, articles on Ikebana or related arts, and in-depth Japanese cultural subjects.
Sakura News
Newsletters
Two quarterly newsletters from I.I. Headquarters that keep members informed of chapter activities around the world and at I.I. Headquarters.
Regional Conferences and World Conventions
Worldwide
Regional Conferences are held every 4 to 5 years in various regions throughout the world for the purpose of offering educational and cultural exchange opportunities to the members. The I.I. World Convention is held every five years in Japan.
Annual Spring Show
Exhibitions
By far one of the best benefits of your membership is having the opportunity to participate at all Chapter Shows and Exhibitions.
Discounts
Ways and Means
Another benefit of your membership is qualifying for a substantial discount at our Ways and Means merchandise table.
NCAR
Zoom Videos
Not only Zoom videos on Ikebana arranging but also more videos on Japanese Art and Culture in general.
"Friendship through Flowers"
Membership is open to anyone interested in the art of ikebana and the ideals of
Ikebana International, regardless of their previous experience.
Note: Our Fiscal year runs from July to June
If you have any questions, kindly email us at: sandiegoikebana@gmail.com
New Member Orientation
Ikebana International San Diego Chapter #119
We are one of the 165 Chapters in the United States. At present we have 89 members. Worldwide we are over 6,000 members.
Balboa Park Meetings
The Casa Del Prado Building, Room 101
(See map on "Contact Us" page)
We meet every fourth Wednesday promptly starting at 10 a.m.
except November & December when we meet one week earlier to accommodate the holidays.
We never meet in July & August.
Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
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Casa Del Prado in the red circle
Blue arrows indicate the closest parking
Handicapped parking available
Restrooms are located in the courtyard at Casa del Prado Building
Room 101, Casa Del Prado
We are lucky to have Room 101 for our meetings which start promptly at 10 a.m.
We kindly encourage volunteers to help with set-up (as of 8 a.m.), break-down, and clean-up (usually around 12:30 p.m.)
If we all work together no job is too much for anyone.
Let's Volunteer: Easy jobs
We have small jobs that anyone can do, no matter if you are a new member that is one way to make friends and get involved with the chapter.
Easy jobs: Raffles, Snack table, Tea service
Our Website
Please take some time to peruse our extensive Website. It will answer many of your questions. It will provide information you didn't think to ask about. And if you still have questions, please submit a message on our "Contact Us" page. Or just ask at one of our meetings. You will find our members to be more than happy to answer or help in any way.
Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Visit our social media pages located under "Contact Us"
Ikebana Teachers & Classes
Please visit our "Teachers & Schools" section. All Teachers are listed with their email addresses. Not sure if they are in your area, just send us a message under Contact Us or ask during one of our meetings.
NOTE: Ikebana International does not offer classes, they are given by each Teacher around different areas of San Diego. Thank you.
Current Members
Joan Azar
Gisela Baranda
Barbel Bollman
Associate Membership
Akiko Bourland
Life Membership
Judi Bowes
Leonard Brinkers
Valeria Brinkers
Hiromi Brinkmeier
Sharon Bristow
Penny Brown
Cris Bugarin
Yuriko Caldwell
Connie Cameron
Cecilia Carrick
Peggy C.
Jean Chang
Grace Chao
Judy Cliffton
Joe Cross
Winnie Davis
Sue Elsayeh
Jeff Fine
Patricia Ann Fuchs
Hiroko Fukuhara
Dorie Goldman
Cynthia Hanson
Joyce Hayashi
Julie Hinze
Susan Hoe
Laura Hoffman
Inge Johansen
Janet Judge
Joyce Kao
Donna Kelley
Marina Khudobina
Sachiko Kohatsu
Rhana Kozak
Associate Membership
Jan Kugler
Huimei Lai (Vernna)
Fontaine Laing
Susan Lennen
Sharon Liu
Jenny Lo
June Mason
Bobbi Marin
Maureen McBreen
Noriko McDaniel
Alin Maxon
Ellen B. Mendez
Joanne Meredith
Louise Merrithew
Carl F. Mitchell
Rose Mizrahi
Happy S. Moore
Jean H. Morioka
Alja Mrak-Tadel
Lourdes Navor
Pui Lan Ng
Anna Noah
Rose Phuc Pham
Nyugen
Sadako Oehler
Deseased 2023
Helen O'Hara
Patricia O'Reilly
NCAR Advocate
Associate Membership
Yumi Rakers
Mary Rawlings
Valli Reed
Rumi Rice
Leslie Roos
Ellen Sakagawa
Mika Sawada
Vina Saycocie
Betty Schenk
Patricia Schneider
Deseased 2024
Carole Scott
Karen Senn
Kimi (Kika) Shibata
Associate Membership
Cynthia Stribling
Jenny Sun
Hiroko Szechinski
Mitsuko Takeya
Ginger Truschke
Lillian Tu
Rose Tyson
Carmen Villegas
Josephine Von Herzen
Yuki Walsh
Deborah Warriner
Joanne Watanabe
Jay Watts
Dede West
Donna West
Debbie Westbrook
Barbi Wild
Kyoko Womer
Alice Yano
Renee Zau
Jackie Zhang
Elected Officers 2022-2024
Valli Reed
President
Jeff Fine
1st Vice President
Cecilia Carrick
2nd Vice President
Anna Noah
Recording Secretary
Ginger Truschke
Treasurer
Carole Scott
Corresponding Secretary
Judi Bowes
Nominations Director
Winnie Davis
Membership Director
Patricia Ann Fuchs
Historian
Elected Officers 2024-2026
Cecilia Carrick
President
Carole Scott
1st Vice President
Winnie Davis
2nd Vice President
Ginger Truschke
Treasurer
Sharon Bristow
Recording Secretary
Dorie Goldman
Corresponding Secretary
Jo Lea Von Herzen
Membership
Valli Reed
Nominations Director
Patricia Ann Fuchs
Historian
Honorary Member
A Chapter member is selected as Honorary Member for one year due to their exceptional service to the Chapter
Honorary Member
A Chapter member is selected as Honorary Member for one year due to their exceptional service to the Chapter
Please send us this form so we may learn more about you in order to answer your questions whether they be about membership or Ikebana classes.
Or simply send us a message here.
NOTE: If you are inquiring about Ikebana classes from our "Teachers & Schools" menu
please include your availability (weekdays/weekends), area of residence,
and any experience you may have.
We would love to hear from you!
Ohara by Sensei Jackie Zhang
About Us
Our Mission is to promote friendship through Japanese Ikebana and Related Arts
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