TROPICAL COLOR IN JANUARY!
Come
on out to the January 14, 2006, meeting of the Michiana Orchid Society to bask
in the dazzling tropical colors of the Schomburgkias! We’ll see slides of the species and some of
the intergeneric hybrids that have been produced with these
The January meeting of the MOS will be held at 1:30 PM
Eastern Standard Time at the River Park Branch of the South Bend Public Library
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A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR 2005 OFFICERS…
AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OFFICERS FOR 2006!
Thanks to our 2005 Michiana Orchid Society officers, Sandy
Ohlund, Howard Heines, Barb Wich, Sylvia Groat and Deb Longworth, as well as to
newsletter editor Shirley Keim and webmaster
At the Christmas party at Sherry Burtchett’s new home, the
slate of officers for 2006 was approved.
The new officers include:
Co-Presidents John Bannow and Sandy Ohlund; Co-Vice Presidents Rick
Rydzynski and Katie Payeur; Co-Secretaries Barbara Wich and Shirley Keim; and
Treasurer Deb Longworth. Newsletter
editor Shirley Keim and webmaster
CALYPSO ORCHIDS CLOSED FOR NOW…
Many Michiana Orchid Society members carpooled to
Larry will grow his remaining collection in his basement
under lights until he is able to relocate to a new, sunnier site. He will still be available for orchid talks
and will continue to help with the displays for the Dunes-Kalamazoo Orchid Society.
MOS NEW MEMBER INITIATIVE
Our society is only as good as its members---and with our
apologies to Dracula, “We need new
blood…” Orchids continue to intrigue
the public, and we can offer education, confidence and orchid opportunities to
guests and new members. We must
encourage and help those who are just beginning to learn about our fascinating
hobby.
MOS
will be offering some exciting bonuses to guests and new members. Guests will be given an orchid bookmark,
notepad or pin, and new members will receive a membership kit containing the AOS Handbook on Orchids, culture sheets
on various genera, a sample of orchid fertilizer and a hobby bag of orchid
mix.
Entering the world of orchids can be a daunting
experience---there’s so much to learn.
Please help make our guests and new members feel welcome!
MY FAVORITE ORCHID….
Michiana Orchid Society meetings in 2006 will feature a
short report by various members on their favorite orchids. Be thinking of which of your orchids you
would like to mention. Simply tell us what
it is and how you grow it! We’ll pass
around a sign-up sheet so you’ll know when it’s your turn. Thanks!
Rum Balls (36-42 balls)
2
cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2
Tablespoons cocoa
1
1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, divided
1
cup pecans, very finely chopped (I substitute walnuts)
2
Tablespoons white corn syrup
1/4
cup rum
Mix
well vanilla wafer crumbs, cocoa, 1 cup confectioner's sugar and nuts. Add corn
syrup and rum, mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in remaining
confectioner's sugar. Put in tightly covered tin box or other metal container
for at least 12 hours before serving. Note: These cookies keep
well for 4 or 5 weeks.
From
the
Deb
The
meeting was called to order at 3:15, in Sherry new plant room. Previous to the meeting we all shared
Christmas goodies at the potluck upstairs in Sherry’s new house. There were 18 people present. We had 1 guest, Sherry’s daughter
Jessica. Minutes were approved as
published in the newsletter and treasurer’s report was approved as stated by
Deb. Slate of officers was approved with
the addition of John Bannow as co-president.
It
was suggested that a questionnaire should be sent to vendors after the shows to
get their input. Tim Volas has not yet
been heard from. There was discussion of
2 shows next year with possibility of display at Fernwood with vendors, not on
Mother’s Day weekend! Possibly participation in Indiana State Fair with
Indianapolis Orchid Society was discussed.
Carter and Holmes have finally sent the gift certificate for the door
prize from three years ago. Dennis has
been waiting patiently. The show at
Respectfully
submitted,
Shirley
Keim
Co-secretary
TREASURER'S REPORT
January
3, 2006
Income--Dues,
new member $10.00
Dues,
renewals $35.00
Donation
$0.56
Total
Income $45.56
Expenses--Internet
Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia donation $100.00
Ending
Balance $1,243.38
Respectfully
submitted,
Deb
Longworth, treasurer
MICHIANA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
October 29 & 30, 2005
INCOME
Donation Jar $ 81.00
Trophy sponsorships
135.00*
Sales tables 800.00*
Plant sales (20%)
158.80
Book & sundry sales
109.50
Total
Income $1,283.80*
EXPENSES
Signs $ 477.07
Trophies
325.00
Ribbons
243.50
Photography N/A*
Judges Gifts 10.00
Hospitality & Luncheon 86.70
Show supplies 25.56
Postage
7.00
Total
Expenses $1,174.83*
Net
profit $ 108.97*
*final
amount not received
Respectfully
submitted,
Deb
Longworth, treasurer
Refreshments
January
Shirley K.
February
March
Sherry
April
Katie
May
Deb
June
July
August
September
Rick & Vicky
October
Sylvia
November
Show
December