ODONTOGLOSSUMS!
The October 8, 2005, meeting of the
Michiana Orchid Society will feature guest speaker Russ Vernon. Russ is a delightful and knowledgeable
orchidist who will present a program on growing Odontoglossums and a tour of
the Eric Young Orchid Foundation. He is
the owner of New Vision Orchids, and will bring a wide range of plants for
sale, including some Odonts and intergeneric hybrids. Russ is an Accredited Judge with the American
Orchid Society and was formerly the curator of the famous orchid collection at
Join us on Saturday for a very interesting
presentation at the River Park Branch of the South Bend Public Library on
MOS EXHIBITS IN INDY
Ron and Katie set up their first MOS
exhibit at Garfield Park Conservatory for the new Central Indiana Orchid
Society Fall Show on September 30.
Plants were gathered in the
CHICAGOLAND ORCHID FESTIVAL
Many Michiana Orchid Society members made
the trek to
COMING UP SOON---OUR ANNUAL FALL SHOW!
Speak nicely to your plants to encourage
them to be at their best at the end of October.
Our fall show at
Bring food items for our delicious buffet
on Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday all day. We need salads, veggies, cookies and
brownies, chips, snacks, breakfast rolls, fruit, juice and soft drinks.
Our MOS sales area is a good way to pass
on your extra divisions or plants that just aren’t right for you, while making
space in your growing area for your new purchases. Selling a few plants will offset the price of
your new plants, too!
Plan to volunteer in a few areas---sign up
at our October meeting!
MORE ORCHID OPS
The Mid-America Orchid Congress will meet
at King’s Island near
Minutes
The September 10 MOS
meeting at River Park Branch Library was called to order by the president Sandy
Ohlund at 1:45 IN time. The treasurer's report was accepted as printed in the
Newsletter, but the secretary's report needed a slight correction -- Jim is not
out of orchids, his are still flourishing. We hope to see him at our coming
show.
Current membership
lists were passed out to those that didn't receive them at last meeting. If you
do not have one, please ask for a copy at the next meeting. The By-laws
committee has not met. Our program in October will be Russ Vernon of New Vision
Orchids. He will bring plants to sell.
Ann
brought several books and copies of Orchid Digest from the MOS library for us
to check out.
Show Report -
Deb brought sketches
of designs for banners and yard signs that are being made for the show. It was
moved and seconded that we order 8 small signs and a single large one.
Additional signs are needed for inside the building directing visitors to both
the sales and show areas.
Jean has a good
publicity sheet that will help you publicize the show. If you need a copy she
will be glad to supply it. Several members are helping with publicity in their
locality. They include: Howard, who will work in the area south of
Many stores have
bulletin boards, any place that sells plants and restaurants often have a place
for a notice. Help spread the word about our show.
All committees will
need help. Plan to sign up for more than one. We need people for food, sales,
hospitality, set-up, tear-down, and clerks.
Shirley has the pins
to sell at the show.
Old business -
The Mid-American
Newsletter for September 2005 was passed out. The Indianapolis Show at
Other news -
John Talpa, President
of Dunes Kalamazoo Orchid Society passed away recently. Many MOS members knew
him and remember him attending our shows. Our deepest sympathy is extended to
his family and friends.
Barbara Norkus has
had a reoccurrence of bladder cancer. Please keep the Norkus family in your
prayers.
Blooming plants for
Bring & Brag were brought by Rick Rydzynski, Sylvia Groat, Barbara Wich,
John Bannow, Katie Payeur showing The Family Collection, Harry Moskowitz, and
Shirley Keim.
Plants to sell were
brought by John and Sylvia. Ron and Brittany brought packets of fertilizer to
sell.
The slide program on
Orchid Design discussed how judges view an exhibit. The emphasis doesn't have
to be in the center, instead the exhibit should show harmony throughout.
The meeting concluded
at 3:45.
Respectfully
submitted,
Barbara Wich,
co-secretary
For your calendar:
October 8 - MOS
meeting, River Park Branch Library, 1:30 IN time
October 1 & 2 -
Indy Orchid Show,
October 21,22,23 -
Mid-American near
October 29,30 (Set up
Oct. 28) - MOS Orchid Show, Holy Cross
TREASURER'S REPORT
September
25, 2005
Income
Sales
Tables--$300.00
Stationery
sales--$30.00
Book
sales--$10.00
Total
income--$340.00
Expenses
Stationery--$119.98
Postage--$37.00
Pins--$105.00
Total
expenses--$261.98
Ending
balance--$1,740.35
Amount
in Savings--$2,939.66
Respectfully
submitted,
Deb
Longworth, treasurer
Refreshments
October
Vicky & Rick
November
Ann
December
Sherry’s House
January
2006