About BSV
Established in 1971, the Bonsai Society of Victoria (BSV) has for more than five decades promoted the art of bonsai.
BSV offers a regular program of meetings and workshops, encouraging members to bring trees for display, discussion, and practical work.
Governance
In keeping with the guidelines we expect all BSV members of the bonsai community to be respectful, kind and caring towards one another. The BSV Code of Conduct applies to all of our members, volunteers, guests, sponsors and supporters.
The committee
The Bonsai Society of Victoria is governed by an elected committee responsible for overseeing the Society’s activities, program, and member services.
President
Stuart Grierson
Vice President
Jeffry Farman
Treasurer
Daryl Forge
Secretary
Nicole Parkes
Purchasing
Jim Blundell
Sponsorships
Savino Sfregola
Audio VIsual
Jeremy Peach
Presidents
Over more than 50 years, the Bonsai Society of Victoria has been led by dedicated presidents who have guided the Society through its growth and development.
1971–73 Max Leversha *
1974–74 Max Lehey *
1975–88 Elsie Gras *
1989–92 Richard Salvado
1993–95 Jeffry Farman
1996–02 Frank Hocking *
2003–08 Helen Williams
2009–12 Steve Jarrold
2013–16 Gerard Schoofs
2017–23 Victor Byrdy
2024– Stuart Grierson
Life Members
Life Membership is awarded in recognition of sustained and significant service to the Bonsai Society of Victoria.
1974 Max Laversha *
1975 Frank Hocking *
1977 Peggy Kent * & Greta Brezny *
1979 Elsie Gras *
1984 Elvie Carey, Dot King, Nell Saffin, Evalyne Walsgott & Geoff Vanner *
1985 Kevin Heinze *
1988 Mary Barker *
1991 Marge Vanner *, Jeffry Farman, Ron Anderson *, John Carey & Jack Tripovich *
1996 Helen Williams, Rita * and Bob Perry *
1997 Max Lehey *
2001 Burnie Furness
2008 Steve Jarrold
2010 Quentin Valentine and Hirotoshi Saitoh (Honorary member)
2012 Pat Gaunson
2013 Susan Kerr
2016 Victor Byrdy
2017 Gerard Schoofs
2018 Neil Mounsher
2023 Chris Shilcock
Deceased *
Sponsors
The Bonsai Society of Victoria is pleased to be supported by a group of sponsors who share our passion for bonsai. Their generosity helps us deliver quality demonstrations, events, exhibitions, and member resources throughout the year.
Among our sponsors are two specialist nurseries offering an exclusive 10% discount to BSV members.
