Henry De Jong is a spry 75 year old Honorary Life Member of The PAA, who enjoys biking. Henry is utilizing his biking experience in a way to help increase The PAA Endowment Fund. He is seeking sponsors for his 88 mile round-trip bicycle ride from his home in Niagara-on-the-Lake to The PAA meeting site in Buffalo, NY. Henry’s ride will be on the Canadian side along the entire length of the Niagara river! (not taking anything away from Henry, while it’s a long bike ride the Niagara is a relatively short river).

Funds collected from the sponsorship will be added to The PAA Endowment Fund. As most of you know the Endowment Fund was established to provide a base for future and current needs of The PAA. After hearing about Henry's offer, Past President Larry Hiller committed a $100 contribution and a challenge of $10 for each individual who sponsors Henry at $100 or more. Larry and Henry are providing a great incentive to help increase the Endowment Fund. US tax deductible contributions should be made The PAA LAC and sent to Donald Halseth, Department of Horticulture, 15D Plant Science Bldg., Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853. Let’s see how deep Larry's pockets are.