November 2009 http://www.gardenersutopia.com/GCOS/
Board of Directors:
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President: |
Alexa Noel |
Program
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Larry
Sanford |
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Vice-president
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Ron Miller |
Show Chair: |
Pat June |
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Secretary: |
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Members-at-large: |
Dana White,
Linda Knab |
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Treasurer: |
Margaret
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Elaine
Better |
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The next meeting of the
Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society will be on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Note that this is usually the first Tuesday
of the month. The meeting will be held
at the Civic Garden Center on Reading Road across from Bethesda Hospital. The
meeting is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m.
There will be time to socialize from 7:00 to 7:30.
November’s
program is by Jordan Hawley. Refreshments are by Dan
and Ann Tsui and Margaret Cullen. 2010 Membership
Orchid Conservation Coalition We
will be voting on which conservation group to support at the November
meeting. Treasurer’s Message 2010 Budget We
will be asking the membership to approve our 2010 budget at the November
meeting. We presented a preliminary
budget for discussion at the October meeting and, based on the comments of
members at that meeting, the board re-evaluated the budget and made
adjustments.
We listened. The
board respectfully requests that the membership approve the budget as
presented. Budget found at
end of the newsletter
Jan Yates awarded Orchidist of the Year by the
MidAmerica Orchid Congress on Sunday, November 1 Jan was awarded Orchidist of
the Year for her contribution to the MAOC and her work with orchids. In addition to being treasurer of MAOC, she
is also chair of the Cincinnati Judging Center and an AOS trustee. GCOS Group Order to Roberts Flower Supply Order
deadline Nov. 3 We are planning a November/December delivery in time for
seasonal repotting. Members will need
to pick up orders asap! We will not
have another regular meeting until January 2010. Order form
found at end of the newsletter December Dinner Meeting Mark your calendars for our
December dinner meeting at Jan Yates house.
Reservation form and information is found
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Support the American Orchid Society If you are not as yet a member,
consider joining AOS, order a calendar or pin, or even make a tax deductable
donation. The
Benefits Of AOS Membership Access to online orchid information
and features available only to our members at www.aos.org 10% discount on purchases in the
Orchid Emporium or on-line at www.aos.org Discount on back issues of Orchids
magazine and on American Orchid Society published books Reduced processing fees for American
Orchid Society judged plant and flower awards Discounts on orchid class fees at
the American Orchid Society Botanical Gardens Free admission to the American
Orchid Society Botanical Gardens and 50% off admission for any guests To join: http://www.aos.org
Growing
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Share the magic and joy of growing orchids with a gift
of the AOS 2010 Calendar. The 12 superbly grown orchids pictured show the
diversity in color, size, shape and fragrance found in the orchid family.
Join author Ken Slump as he shares secrets for growing the best orchids and
then offers advice for successfully cultivating and flowering a dozen choices
suitable for the greenhouse, home and under lights. |
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$2 from
each calendar sold benefits orchid conservation $12.95 plus
shipping and handling Order
No. CL919M ORCHIDEMPORIUM To Order Call 561-404-2062 or 561-404-2060 Gift Shop 561-404-2026 Fax561-404-2100 Web Site www.aos.org |
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Awarded Plants from the GCOS Show (pictures by Rick Noel
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Bc
Bessho 'Isabella' HCC 79 Larry Sanford |
Den victoria-regina
'Patience' AM 80 Larry Sanford |
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Paph
Dollgoldi 'Shirley Mae & Karen Sue' HCC 77 Steve Helbling |
Phal
pulcherrima 'Highjack' HCC 78 Annette & Jim Lurton |
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Cyc
Manilodd 'George Carr' AM 87 pts Steve Helbling |
Paph
Temptation 'Jean & Jane' AM 80 Steve Helbling |
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Internet The GCOS web site is http://www.gardenersutopia.com/GCOS/. The MidAmerica Orchid Congress
Website: http://www.midamericanorchids.org/ Newsletter Circulation Policy The
newsletter is sent to all members whose membership is current and to other
orchid societies by reciprocal agreement.
Non-members who request a newsletter will receive a maximum of three
issues. Questions about the newsletter
may be directed to GCOS 2010 BUDGET
Order
deadline November 3. Payment
due at time of order. Delivery charges
to be paid when picked up. Name_____________________________________________ Address___________________________________________+ City/State/Zip_______________________________________ Phone_____________________ Email optional______________________________________
Make Checks Payable to
Roberts Flower Supply. Delivery
charges to be paid separately when order is picked up. Questions? Or send order by email or US Post Contact Margaret Cullen (513) 731-8349 3127 Mapleleaf Ave Cincinnati OH 45213 |
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GCOS
December Meeting Jan Yates
(Map will follow) 2 - 5 PM, Sunday,
December 6, 2009 Get your reservations in early. $10.00 per person plus one dish of your choice. The entrée and drinks will be
provided. Name
_______________________________________ ___________ Number of people attending
@ $10.00 per person
$_________________ Type of dish each person or couple is
bringing, just check type of dish: _____Appetizer _____Dessert Please make your reservations early by
sending this form with the appropriate payment to:
Margaret Cullen 3127
Mapleleaf Avenue Cincinnati,
Ohio 45213 Make checks out to the GCOS. Or you can give it to Margaret or Jan
at the November Meeting. Reservations
will not be accepted after November 26th . GREATER MEMBERSHIP FORM
2010 SINGLE
MEMBERSHIP ($18)____ FAMILY
MEMBERSHIP ($25)____
STUDENT
MEMBERSHIP (Choose one) ($10) ____
Under age18 (3 hours of
service) ____
Age18 or over (8 hours of
service)____
NEW MEMBER_____ RENEWAL_____ (PLEASE PRINT) NAME__________________________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________ CITY_________________________
STATE_________ ZIP________ PHONE__________________________ 2nd PHONE__________________________ E-MAIL_________________________________________________________ Dues
help to pay expenses for the meetings, shows and website. Please remember to join. Email addresses are needed for better
communication. Many horticultural businesses
honor your membership cards for discounts. Membership cards and calendar will
be available at meetings starting in April based on membership as of February
meeting. May we include the above information on a membership
roster to be sent only to other members & the American Orchid Society? YES_____ NO_____ Please make your check payable to “GCOS” & bring to meeting or mail along with this form to: GCOS c/o Toni Doty 2189 Woodville Pike |
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