PURPOSE:

To recognize the accomplishments of the hobbyist who propagates aquatic plants, to assist in the redistribution of such plants, to keep record of each participant’s accomplishments on an individual and on a club-wide level. Participation in the HAP should enhance the enjoyment of the planted aquarium.

 

RULES HAP:

1. Qualifications: Any active SFAS member in good standing may participate in the HAP. 2. Records will be kept on species propagated and point values given, individual and cumulative.

3. Credit for a valid propagation will be given for 3 plants or 6 stems of sufficient size to be transplanted successfully, and the completion of the HAP form. This form is to be turned in to the HAP committee person at the same time the plants are entered and the plants will be auctioned.

4. A valid HAP credit meets the following criteria:

The parental plant is in the member’s possession. All species must be grown and propagated in the HAP participant's own tanks Photos of the tank are useful proof. Each bag must be labeled with the correct nomenclature and any specific growing conditions.

5. Points may be awarded up to two times for each species, sub-species, cultivar, or variety propagated.

6. New point values may be petitioned by submitting reasons for disputing the current point value or suggesting new species to the HAP chairperson, who researches the argument. Point values may be increased or decreased depending on the findings. The HAP chairperson and SFAS Board have the final say on any disputes regarding points.

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HAP AWARDS: 

Once a year an award will also be presented to Gardeners who have met these individual goals.

Novice Gardener 50 points

Intermediate Gardener 100 points

Senior Gardener 200 points

Master Gardener 400 points

Grand Master Gardener 1000 points and has submitted two species of bulb plants (Lilies, Nymphaea Species, Barclaya Bulb, Crinum)

Supreme Grand Master Gardener 2000 points and has been able to propagate two species by seed.

 

BUD of the Year = The One HAP participant who acquires the most HAP points.

GARDENER of the Year = The one HAP participant who grows the most species in the year.