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SONOMA COUNTY ORCHID SOCIETY

May 2014

A California Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Corporation

IN THIS ISSUE

1

Ricky Wong Bio and

Speaker Dinner

2

President's Corner,

Board Highlights,

Thank You

3

Classifieds,

Refreshment List and

Membership Column

4-6

Orchid Care for the

Novice

7

Neofinetia falcata

Culture Article

8

Bus Trip Flyer

9

Repotting Party Flyer

10

Events Calander

11

Election Announcement

& Ballot

OUR MAY SPEAKER IS RICKY WONG WHO WILL SPEAK ON

"NEOFINETIA: HISTORY, APPRECIATION,

HYBRIDIZATION AND CULTURE."

Ricky Wong started his interest in orchids while he was in

elementary school. In 1995, he received a Phalaenopsis as

his first orchid and his collection has grown ever since.

After graduating from college, he started to volunteer

extensively at OrchidMania, where his passion for orchids

continued to grow. Ricky is currently part of the AOS

judging program and is a Probationary Judge. He is

currently a Director at large for the Orchid Society of

California (OSC), and has been in various board positions

with the OSC. Ricky grows exclusively outdoors without

the use of a greenhouse and prefers to grow cool-cold

growing species and primary hybrids that do well

outdoors year-round in the Bay Area.

The Opportunity Table will be provided

by Dennis Olivas.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR DINNER WITH THE SPEAKER AT Trattoria Cattaneo,

2700 Yulupa Avenue (across the street from Safeway and to the left of Baskin Robbins)

at 5:00 p.m. RSVP to Kathie Hile 585-1912 or jph.kah@gmail.com no later than

Monday, May 12.

GOOD NEWS, YOU CAN STILL GO ON THE BUS TRIP ON MAY 3. CALL ANN

CONGER AND LET HER KNOW YOUR PICK-UP LOCATION. YOU CAN PAY AT

THE MAY MEETING OR AS YOU STEP ONTO THE BUS. BRING A LUNCH AND

BOXES FOR YOUR PURCHASED PLANTS. WATER AND SNACKS WILL BE

PROVIDED. SEE THE FLYER ON PAGE 8 FOR DETAILS.

REMEMBER that your Society now has a Facebook page. Visit and leave your

comments or add pictures of your orchids!

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President’s Corner

With warm spring weather our plants are growing in leaps and bounds. New roots and

growths start to appear on many of our orchids. Repotting time is in full swing. I hope

that many of you have had a chance to at least begin to repot your orchids to keep them

in the peak of health. Speaking of repotting, be sure to sign up with Jeanne Van Blarcom

for our fun repotting day on Saturday, May 31st. We will have a sign up at the next

meeting. New orchid growers can bring their orchids to get help and advice from more

experienced growers. Bring orchids to divide and share. It is a finger-food potluck, so

bring a little something to nibble on.

Ricky Wong is our speaker scheduled for our May 13th meeting. He will be talking on Neofinetias. These are a

beautiful and delicate species from Japan, China and Korea. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this wonderful talk.

See you at our next meeting May 13th!

Susan

Thank you

Thank you to Jeanne Van Blarcom for hosting a

Spring Show wrap-up meeting. Thank you to all the

show chairs who attended. We have an early start on

planning our show for 2015 and we also have a

potential date of March 28 and 29. Please mark your

2015 calendars.

Thank you Susan Anderson for opening your

beautiful home to show off your orchids. We all had

a wonderful time.

Thank you too to Helen Finigan, Angelique Fry,

Jose LaCalle and Karen Wolford who came to the

last board meeting and offered their thoughts and

comments on agenda items. All members are

welcome at board meetings. We appreciate

everyone's input!

SCOS Board of Directors - SCOS Board Highlights April 15, 2014

We had potential Board members attending tonight: Jose

LaCalle, Karen Wofford, Angelique Fry, and Helen Finigan,

as well as the current board.

The May speaker is Ricky Wong speaking on Neofinetia

falcata. The plant table will be from Dennis Olivas. June

speaker is Cindy Hill on Dendrobiums, and she will provide

the plant table. July’s meeting will be the annual Bingo Ice

Cream Social and Dale Martin will provide the plants that

SCOS buys to fill out the bingo table.

Ann Possinger, treasurer, presented a chart of the cost of

monthly meetings. It shows an average loss of $150 per

meeting, which does not include $175 room rental. The cost

of a meeting includes dinner for the speaker and VP, the

speaker fee, and the plant table cost. The raffle ticket

purchases, and the 20% of member plant sales are the only

income each month to offset this cost. The board discussed

having the raffle every 2 months rather than monthly.

Membership total is 110. We’ve had many visitors with the

improved articles announcing our meetings in the PD, thanks

to Ann P. We welcome Mel and Robyn, new members.

Anyone can bring plants to donate for the Opportunity

(raffle) table or for Plant sales. Jose donated dahlia tubers

which made over $60 for the Society, THANKS! He will

bring more to the May meeting.

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CLASSIFIEDS COLUMN Don't forget you can get orchid supplies from Kris

and Jim Foster foster@sonic.net or

707-762-7124

Small and medium Rexius bark

Perlite

Sphagnum

Orchid labels

Stakes

Charcoal

TED PRUDEN'S 10' x 14' GREENHOUSE FOR

SALE

Everything included: Reverse Osmosis water

system, holding tanks, benches, misting system,

heater, etc. Call Kathleen Pruden to see greenhouse

707-528-7710. $3,500.00 or best offer.

Attention, Attention. Orchids for Sale

Steve Tierra is closing his greenhouse over the next

few months and wants to give his plants good

homes. Some divisions for $4, others at $5 - $10, but

nothing over $20. All potted plants are in terracotta;

there are a few mounted plants; and a couple of

Stanhopea in hanging baskets. Anyone interested

should call Steve at 707-823-1587 or email

sctierra@sonic.net to see plants or ask questions.

WE ASK THAT MEMBERS BRING REFRESHMENTS

ACCORDING TO THE SCHEDULE BELOW.

PLEASE CHECK TO SEE IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED

TO BRING SOMETHING TO THE FEBRUARY

MEETING. (You do not have to be on the schedule to

bring a refreshment. Anyone can bring a refreshment at

any time.) REMEMBER, if you bring a refreshment, you

receive a raffle ticket to be placed in a special drawing for

only those bringing refreshments that evening. You get

first choice from the opportunity table.

Refreshments

We are asking members to bring snacks to the monthly meetings. Please

check the following list to find out what month you are asked to

participate.

Members with last names beginning with the letters:

T – Z January, 2014

A – B February

C – De March

Di – Fo April

Fr – H May

J – Le June

Ice Cream Social July

Li – M August

Bar-B-Q & Auction September

No Meeting in September

N - R October

S November

Holiday Dinner December

No Meeting in December

Thank you

MEMBERSHIP COLUMN

WE WELCOME ALL OUR NEW 2014 MEMBERS: As of this date, we have 110 members!

The Board wants new members to know that we are all here to help. Don't hesitate to ask a question of any society

member. We have many expert growers! Or you can call or email board members. To email, go to our Society

webpage www.sonomaorchids.com, click on the "contacts" link and email any director or committee chair. Through

the website, you can also read back issues of our newsletter.

Wear Your Name Badge and Sign In! Wear your name badge or make a paper name-tag at the membership table

when you enter the meeting room. Then, sign the list at the Membership Table. At each meeting, one name will be

drawn and that person will receive a free raffle ticket. Those who would like to order a name badge should email

Jeanne at jeannevanb@gmail.com.

Change of address?

To send an address or email change, go to our Society website at www.sonomaorchids.com and use the

"contacts" link to send an email to the membership chair.

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Rather than a culture column this month, the following is a reprint of a culture article, from an orchid's

perspective.

Orchid Care for the Novice--An Orchid's Perspective Kent Kobayashi. Tropical Plant & Soil Sciences Dept.

College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Hi, there! I'm on my way home now with a neophyte who just got me--

perhaps, as a gift or bought me at a local garden shop. Anyway, as Jimmy

Houston, a professional bass angler, once said, "If it's important to the

bass, I make it important to me." I hope my new owner feels the same way-

-if it's important to me, it's important to my owner!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION: Now, where do I want to be?

Back home, I'd be in a tree, but since most people don't have trees in their

homes....In a way, I'm like people. I love comfortable surroundings--

temperature, light, humidity, air movement, and so on. As they say, "All

the comforts of home."

Go ahead--make my day. I need sufficient light to do well. In a home, where most

of the light is incidental, I like to be fairly close to a window. Incidentally, many

types of orchids do well in a sunny window, on a patio, or under lights.

If you don't have a sunny window location,

additional light can be provided with

fluorescent plant lights. Many orchids can

be grown entirely under artificial light.

The required amount of light will determine

your selection of orchid plants. If you have only one light condition,

choose only plants that do well under those conditions. If space is a

consideration, miniature orchids may be for you.

Shading. Hand in hand with light is shading. If placed outside, I will need

a little more shade. The hotter the sun, the more midday shade is required. If an orchid plant feels hot, it needs

some shade or cooling.

Am I getting the right amount of light? A general rule of thumb is the color of my leaves. A healthy orchid

plant in proper light has foliage that is light to medium green with the new leaves showing a soft sheen. Reddish

or purplish edges on the leaves may indicate the leaves are getting as much light as they can take without

burning.

Too much light can bleach out the chlorophyll (green pigment in leaves), causing my leaves to look pale or

yellowish-green. If the leaves become very yellow, move the orchid plant to more shade or provide more shade.

Too intense a light or moving a plant from heavy shade to intense light can cause sun scalding--bleached looking

spots that turn black, crispy, and dry, looking charred. Not a pretty sight!

Too low light makes my foliage dark green, and I will not flower well, if at all. If the leaves become dark

emerald green, move the orchid plant to more light or provide supplemental artificial light.

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Light and flowering. I will live long (and prosper) under lower than desirable light conditions, but generally

won't bloom. In correct light, some orchid plants will produce a pigment that resembles plum colored freckles or

suntan. This is an almost ideal situation for good blooming. Proper light is more important for good blooming

than a good fertilizer regimen.

TEMPERATURE: Generally, your particular temperature conditions will influence your choice of orchid

plants. I'm pretty comfortable where my owner is comfortable. Most home temperatures will be acceptable for

growing orchids. There are many orchids that will do well in the temperature range from 50 to 90°F.

Guard against excessively low or high temperatures next to glass windows. Temperature extremes should be

avoided, but I can survive them.

HUMIDITY: Most areas with satisfactory temperatures will have adequate humidity. Orchids prefer humidity

levels between 40% and 60%. If you have adequate humidity to raise other houseplants, you have enough to

raise me. Don't sweat it!

Most orchids grow in climates with moist air. Humidity can be raised by misting the leaves every morning, by

using a small humidifier, or by setting the pots on pebble trays. A pebble tray is a container containing pebbles

or gravel and water. Or, a rack can be placed in the tray. The bottom of the pot sits on the gravel or rack, but

does not come in contact with the water.

AIR CIRCULATION: Along with humidity goes good air circulation. In my natural environment I am exposed

to constant breezes. High humidity and stagnant air provide a breeding ground for fungal problems. Good air

movement also prevents cold or hot spots, which can make it more difficult for orchids to grow well. Lacking a

nice, airy room, a small fan or a slightly opened window will help me (and my owner).

WATERING: How much? Each particular type of orchid has its own water needs, whether for moisture or

periodic dryness. Orchid plants require less water when not actively growing (generally winter months) and

more while growing (generally spring and summer months). Plants with thinner, softer foliage generally require

more water than those with harder, more succulent leaves and thick fleshy pseudobulbs.

How often? Watch the plants; they let you know when they need water. Speaking of water, as any smart angler

knows, let the fish tell you what they want.

Most orchids prefer a little drying out between watering. Just how dry depends on the variety. Most orchid plants

tolerate being dryer better than staying soggy. Allow the plants to approach dryness and apply sufficient water so

that it drains freely through the container. This also helps to keep salts from building up in the potting media

which could cause root burn. Never allow me to sit in my own water.

Flowering orchid plants may require more frequent watering to make up for the greater load of the flowers.

Plants with pseudobulbs generally need to dry out more between waterings than those without.

Roots. In general, most orchids do not tolerate excessive moisture at their roots and need some air circulation

around their roots. My roots tell you if you have good watering habits. They're white, firm, and fleshy with green

tips if I'm healthy. Overwatered orchid plants have few good roots, and many soggy, mushy, brown, dead ones.

Increased frequency of watering does not make up for a poor root system. If the roots are not plump and alive,

repotting may be called for. The humidity can be raised to compensate for the lack of supporting root uptake.

When to water? It is best to water me in the morning or mid-day to allow my foliage to dry before night.

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FERTILIZING: Fertilize with what? Most orchid potting media provide only support and have little or no food

value. The plant food you use depends on the type of orchid and the type of growing media. I need to be

fertilized with a product suitable for the media. When the plants are in bark, they need a high nitrogen food (such

as 30-10-10). Plants in most other media need a balanced food (such as 18-18-18). You can also use a water

soluble fertilizer at the dilution recommended on the label.

When to fertilize? Many orchids aren't heavy feeders so fertilizing once or twice a month is adequate. They have

a long life span so fertilizer isn't critical as it is with an annual. One month's missed fertilizer won't stop

blooming or mortally wound me though I may be a little hungry!

An easy rule of thumb though, would be to fertilize every week with a dilute solution. Fertilize less often during

the winter.

How much? Orchid plants do far better with too little fertilizer than with too much. The old saying, "feed

weakly, weekly" is appropriate. Fertilize at a low rate of approximately one-quarter strength with a fertilizer

appropriate to the potting media. Plants in lower light need less fertilizer, or the tips of leaves may start to shrivel

or blacken.

Flush the pots with plain water occasionally to prevent salt buildup.

REPOTTING: Most orchid plants need to be repotted either when they outgrow the existing pot or when the

potting media begins to break down, generally every two to three years. The ideal time to repot is when you see

new rooting activity. This is indicated by succulent green root tips on plump white roots.

The steps below are general and may vary slightly, depending on the media you use:

Take the plant out of the pot and gently remove the old media from the roots.

Remove any bad roots (dried or soggy brown roots).

Put drainage material (if you prefer) and media in a pot.

Place the plant in the pot with the rhizome or crown slightly below the pot's rim.

Fill the pot with new media and firm it down. Don't cover the plant's crown or rhizome.

Stake the plant if necessary. When done, the plant should be firm and not wobble in the pot.

MEDIA: What media mixture to use and when to repot depend on the orchid variety, climate, and the size and

age of the plant. Few orchids live in "potting soil".

My roots need to dry slightly between waterings. Garden soil doesn't allow this. The main purpose of media is to

provide support. Anything that does this and allows air passage is okay. Common media include commercial

growers mix, blue rock, tree fern fibers, New Zealand sphagnum moss, coconut fiber, cinders, peat moss, fir bark

chips, redwood bark chips, and perlite.

The size of the media affects its water retention. Small chips stay more moist than large chips of the same media.

If you're prone to overwater plants, think about using a drier media. If you prefer to water less, use a moister

media.

Remember, have fun growing orchids; don't stress out. Otherwise, as the porcupine said to the puffer (balloon)

fish, "What's the point?!"

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Neofinetia falcata culture

LIGHT: Neofinetias prefer medium light levels, from 1500 - 3000 foot-candles, about the same as Cattleyas.

Neofinetias can be grown indoors with an east exposure, or a south or west exposure with some shade from direct

sun. They can also be grown under fluorescent lights indoors. Keep the plants about 6" - 8" from at least 4 tubes. In

frost free areas, plants may be grown outdoors with filtered sunlight.

TEMPERATURE: Plants can tolerate a wide range of

temperatures. In the spring and summer, daytime

temperatures can reach 70º F to 100º F, with a 10 to 20

degree difference at night. During winter months, day

temperatures below 70º F are preferred. Neofinetia falcata

will tolerate winter temperatures in the mid 30's!

HUMIDITY: Ideally humidity should be kept from 40 to

60%. However they can tolerate lower levels. Use humidity

trays or a small room humidifier when growing indoors.

WATER & FERTILIZER: Use pure water, such as rainwater, distilled or reverse osmosis water if possible. Hard

water tends to spot the leaves and will eventually collect in the medium. Flush the plant regularly, especially if using

municipal or well water. Never use artificially softened water. Plants should be allowed to dry out between

waterings. Use ample water in spring and summer while the plants are in active growth and in flower, reducing water

during cooler winter days. If plants are mounted, they will need to be water/misted every other day. For fertilizer

use a balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. If using rain, distilled, or reverse osmosis water, use a fertilizer

formulated for pure water, or add some tap water to supply the necessary calcium and magnesium. Fertilize very

lightly every other watering during the growing season.

POTTING MEDIUM & POTS: Neofinetias will grow in a wide variety of medium, ranging from coarse bark to the

traditional method of sphagnum moss. They can also be grown mounted, if preferred. Pots can also range from clay

to plastic. With any pots, insure there is adequate drainage. Add extra holes to plastic pots and enlarge the bottom

hole in clay pots.

REPOTTING: Plants should be repotted every 2 years or sooner if the medium breaks down. It is common for some

of the roots to grow outside of the medium. When repotting you can gently ease the roots back into the medium. At

the time of repotting, larger plants can be divided by pulling the fans apart. It is preferable to keep divisions with 3 or

more fans, and there should be at least a few live roots on each division. Best time to repot is in the spring, when you

see new active root growth.

Text and picture from the Fukiran Society of America

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Sonoma County Orchid Society Annual Bus Trip

Saturday, May 3, 2014

$34.00 per person, available to Members, Guests and All Orchid Enthusiasts

The bus will leave promptly at 7:45 AM from the parking lot under Highway 12, across from the Santa Rosa

Veteran’s Building. Please arrive early enough to store your belongings under the bus, find a seat, and get settled. If

you are a single passenger please double up with another single passenger to allow couples to sit together. Due

to our schedule we cannot wait for late arrivals. Please bring an empty box to store orchids that you buy.

Pack a lunch. SCOS will supply bottled water and snacks.

Note: Times are approximate and may vary based on traffic conditions.

7:45 AM Bus leaves from Santa Rosa

8:05 AM Pick-up from Petaluma Fairgrounds Park and Ride. The parking lot is

adjacent to the Petaluma Library on Washington Street. Look for the

large Park and Ride Sign near the Fairgrounds entrance.

8:30 AM Pick-up from San Rafael Park and Ride at CitiBank 666 3rd Street

California Orchid, Bolinas – Mary Nisbet

Hanging Gardens, Pacifica – Dan Newman

Lunch

Orchids by Design, San Jose – Angelic Nyugen

5:00 PM? San Rafael CitiBank Park and Ride

5:30 PM? Petaluma Fairgrounds Park and Ride

6:00 PM? Santa Rosa

Payment reserves your place on the bus. Make checks payable to SCOS.

State your pick-up location (Santa Rosa, Petaluma, or San Rafael).

Mail checks to: Ann Conger, 2002 Coffee Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472

(707)888-3637 aconger@cpsrealestate.com

Full refunds for cancellations will only be allowed prior to two weeks before the bus trip, April 19.

Due to limited space at greenhouses, the tours listed above are limited to the people that have

reserved a bus seat and have paid $34.00.

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Annual Repotting Party

When: Saturday, May 31 (Sign up at the May meeting)

Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (or so)

Where: Home of Jeanne Van Blarcom, 897 Matsuda Lane, Sebastopol

What to bring: Please bring a finger food to share. Water and soft drinks will be provided by the Society.

Bring any plants you want help with to repot, overgrown monstrosities you want to share pieces of, or even

plants you'd like to give to a new home. Also bring supplies such as pots of all sizes (or plastic bags if you would

rather repot at home), cork slabs, wood slat baskets, stakes, plant ties, plant labels, cutting shears, #2 pencil, etc.

In other words, bring whatever you’ll need (except bark) to pot up your treasures. The Society will supply

medium and fine Rexius bark.

Directions: Hwy 116 to Sparkes Road. If coming west on 116, make a left turn on Sparkes. If coming east on

116, make a right turn onto Sparkes. Sparkes dead ends into Baker. Turn right on Baker and immediately left on

Matsuda. Follow the road to the last house. Ample parking in the orchard.

http://goo.gl/maps/OE0Pm

Need Rexius bark? sphagnum? labels? perlite? charcoal? stakes?– Call the Fosters at 762-7124 or email

foster@sonic.net

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UPCOMING EVENTS

May

5/3 SCOS ORCHID BUS TRIP. See Flyer on page 8.

5/10 – 5/11 Orchid Society of California Mother's Day Weekend Show &

Sale, 10AM – 5PM both days, Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue

Avenue, Oakland. Free Admission www.orchidsocietyofcalifornia.com

5/13 SCOS MEETING. Ricky Wong will speak on Neofinetia.

5/15 HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUPER MARKET ORCHIDS ALIVE. A 20 minute talk will be presented by

Gerry Smith and Kathie Hile at the Rohnert Park Home Depot, 4825 Redwood Drive, at 6:30 p.m. in

conjunction with two other presentations by a Home Depot representative.

5/20 BOARD MEETING at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Susan Anderson, 1883 Adobe Creek Drive, Petaluma.

All members welcome. RSVP to Susan at 707-762-2917 or susanaorchids@gmail.com.

5/30 – 6/1 San Jose Orchid Exposition, Preview Night Friday, 5:30PM – 9:30PM $10; Saturday 9AM – 6PM

$5; Sunday 10AM – 5PM $5. Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose. A portion of the

proceeds to benefit the Orchid Conservation Alliance. www.realorchidgrowers.com get driving directions

5/31 SCOS REPOTTING PARTY. See Flyer on page 9

June

6/10 SCOS MEETING. Although still to be confirmed, we are hoping that Cindy Hill will speak at our June

meeting on Dendrobiums.

6/11 HOW TO KEEP YOUR SUPER MARKET ORCHIDS ALIVE. Gerry Smith and Kathie Hill will

speak to the Creekside Garden Club at 1:30 p.m. at Creekside Village Clubhouse, 159 Avenida Barbera,

Sonoma. Guests welcome.

6/17 BOARD MEETING at 6:30 p.m. Place to be announced in June newsletter.

http://www.sonomacountygazette.com/cms/pages/categories-rtn-sonoma-res-arg1-Resources-arg2-

Monthly%20CALENDAR%20by%20Category-article-199.html Plant and garden related dates in Sonoma Co.

by June 30 for the 2014 – 2015 Year

Please bring your check for $25 to the May or June Meeting and give to Jeanne at

the membership table. Thank you for your timely payment!

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Annual Meeting and Election Announcement

The election of the Board of Directors for 2013-2014 will be at the June

meeting. The current slate of nominees is listed below. The Board will

continue to solicit individuals to fill the vacant position. It is very important

that you attend the June meeting and vote. Our Bylaws require that 1/3 of

the membership be present in order to have a quorum, which is necessary to

approve the ballot. Without a quorum the election will have to be postponed

or the vote conducted by mailings or email. You may email your ballot to

Kathie Hile at jph.kah@gmail.com or mail to 4800 Pressley Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404 if

you cannot attend the June meeting.

Ballot for the 2014-2015 Board of Directors

Check YES or NO by each member, if NO you may write in your nominee/vote.

OFFICE Nominee Yes No Write in nominee

President Susan Anderson □ □ ______________

V. President Angelique Fry □ □ ______________

Secretary Ann Conger □ □ ______________

Treasurer Ann Possinger □ □ ______________

Membership Jeanne Van Blarcom □ □ ______________

Newsletter Editor Kathie Hile □ □ ______________

Ways & Means Vacant □ □

Meetings Billie McCarthy □ □ ______________

Past President Susan Anderson - No vote required

If you cannot attend the June meeting to vote, please email Kathie Hile at jph.kah@gmail.com and:

1) attached your completed ballot, or 2) state that you vote for all candidates, as submitted, or 3) provide

your write in nominee(s) for any position.

Please note that the position of Ways and Means is vacant. If you can serve in that position, please call

or email any board member. Ways and Means oversees plant sales and the opportunity table, assuring

that they are running smoothly. Ways and Means is also responsible for looking for and implementing

ways of making money for the Society. No orchid knowledge necessary – an administrative position

only. You must attend board meetings on the third Tuesday of most months. All board members help!

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