The article presents a message from the president of the International Waterlily and Water Gardening Society (IWGS) in which she provides updates on its activities. She cites the competition being held at Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado where visitors can vote by ballot or text message. She welcomes Kathy Jentz as editor of IWGS Water Garden Journal and the newest board member Vicki Aber. She provides information about its Symposium Cruise on February 2-7, 2013.