Newsletter. March 2009 Volume 58 Number 3

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1 San Francisco Orchid Newsletter March 2009 Volume 58 Number 3 Society The mission of the SFOS is to foster the culture and cultivation of orchids and to promote education of its members and the public about orchids. Our goals include: an exchange of information from exhibitions, publications, and the Internet, maintenance of a reference library, and participation in worldwide activities. A California Non Profit 501(c)3 Corporation SFOS Meeting: Tuesday, March 3 rd, 2009 AOS Judging: 7:00 p.m. Skills Session: 7:05 p.m. Meeting: 7:30 p.m. San Francisco County Fair Building, Golden Gate Park, 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, San Francisco. Plants submitted for American Orchid Society Judging must be entered between 6:30pm and 7:00pm. Because of the POE next week, there will be no skill session and no plant opportunity table this month. March Speaker Paul and Mary Storm on The Wonderful World of Schomburgkias and Myrmecophila Paul and Mary were both born in the north where they never saw an orchid probably because it was too cold there in the middle ages. But then, they met, fell in love, and married in Miami where again they never saw an orchid even though they lived near some of the most famous orchid nurseries in the world. However, after they finally settled in Sarasota, Paul attended a plant sale and purchased a division of S. tibicinis and the rest is history! (well, ok, maybe just minor history). From that point on Schoms and Schom hybrids became an obsession to the Storms and they realized that they were born to convert the world to Schombo-love!! Together Paul and Mary (as Meke Aloha Orchids) have traveled extensively seeking the finest examples of Schom species and hybrids, and eventually began making their own hybrids. Their love of people and orchids, and their mission of trying to convert all orchid lovers to Schombo-love have brought them invitations to many societies around the country and introductions to many new life-long friends. In fact, many orchid society members in Hawaii,Arizona, California, North Carolina,Texas,Washington DC, Florida and the Bahamas are now growing Schomburgkias and Schom hybrids with new enthusiasm and affection. Paul s Schombo-hero, Dr. Carl Withner, donated his personal Schom collection to the Storms, and some outstanding nurseries and hybridizers have named Schom hybrids in honor of Paul and Mary because of their Schombomission. Paul is the botanical author of Myrmechea as well as of several future nothogenera, and he is actively involved in hybridizing several genera with Schoms, which have never been combined before. Recent changes in Schomburgkia and Myrmecophila nomenclature have necessitated a major revision of their program.therefore, with the assistance of Julian Shaw, Sr. registrar of the RHS and Dr. German Carnevali, author of the new Myrmecophila genera and the leading world authority on Myrmecophila, their program will reflect the most current information available. Last year the program chair of the Gold Coast (North Miami) society praised this program as one of the best they have ever hosted,and this summer the western North Carolina orchid society program chair summarized their program as a hit and a hoot (but Paul and Mary are still not sure if that is a compliment or not)!? Their forthcoming tour of the California Bay Area societies will be the most extensive program tour ever undertaken by them or the Bay

2 SFOS Officers/Contacts President vacant Acting Vice President Eric Hunt Secretary Kay Klumb Treasurer Dan Peter Past President Jean Lee Directors Maureen Clarke Ellen Edelson Eric Hunt Ricki Kohn Membership Judy Bley Newsletter Angelic Nguyen & Dave Robison AOS Representative Carol Zoltowski Orchid Digest Representative Jean Lee Plant Sales Masaki Asuka Sofia Valenzuela Property Managers Ellen Edelson Maureen Clarke Raffle Tickets Ellen Edelson Maureen Clarke Librarians Cindy Reid Chuck Chan & Moon Chan Show Chair Dennis Westler Webmaster George Su A California Non Profit 501(c)3 Corporation Area societies, thanks to organizer and coordinator extraordinaire, Dennis Olivas. Following this tour they will be one of the featured presenters in Ohio at the Mid-America winter orchid congress in late March. Paul and Mary are looking forward to presenting their program in the bay area and introducing many new orchid lovers to Schombo-love, and they invite members with Schom species or hybrids which they wish to sell or trade to contact them in advance at: mekealoha@comcast.net. In the meantime, the Storms invite society members to prepare to be swept away by Schombo-love and they promise that members will never look at Schoms, Mcps., and their hybrids in the same way ever again. Refreshments N P SFOS members are encouraged to help out with refreshments, setup and cleanup at Monthly Meetings. If your last name falls within the letter range N P please bring snacks such as fresh fruit, ice cream, crackers & cheese for the next meeting. About three dozen cookies, one cake, one to two pounds of fruit or cheeses, or one box of crackers is an appropriate amount. Remember to pick up your raffle ticket as one of the rewards of sharing and good luck in the drawing! In Memorium The San Francisco Orchid Society is saddened to report that we lost our friend and longtime member Caryle Wyatt on February 19, 2009 after a long bout with cancer. She was passionate about life, her garden of Orchids and Epiphyllums, her many creative projects and she was always willing to pitch in and lend a helping hand. Caryle was editor of the San Francisco Orchid Society s Newsletter and Membership Chair for 7 years and worked at Plant Sales at our meetings and was Hospitality Chair at the Pacific Orchid Exposition for many years. Caryle will be be sincerely missed. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to her son Malik and her grandchildren. Cards can be sent to Malik Wyatt, 2142 Revere Avenue, San Francisco, CA SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009

3 Volunteerss Needed for Security Dear Fan of Orchids, The orchids at the POE 2009 at Ft. Mason need your help! They want to feel secure and we want them to feel secure. Calling all volunteers! We need your help in providing security for the orchid show. Our needs are simple: directing the public at the front entrance, securing the path between the displays and the retail sales area, and checking purchases at the exits. We have volunteer opportunities for all hours of the show each day: Friday, March 6, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m Saturday, March 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. We also need volunteers for the Gala Opening Night on Thursday night, March 5th, from 6:15 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Your security volunteer badge allows you into the show when not volunteering. (Except for Thursday night - you must volunteer Thursday night to attend the gala without purchasing a ticket.) The typical shift is three hours with breaks.we have both standing and sitting shifts. No detailed orchid knowledge needed, just your presence and your smile. An overlooked resource for volunteers are your friends, family members, and coworkers.they get to see one of the country s best orchid shows in exchange for a few hours of their time.and you might just recruit another orchid addict! A big thanks to those who have already checked in with me to confirm your shift. For those who might be planning on working Security but have not signed up, please don t delay! Last minute offers of help are always appreciated but knowing you are going to be helping before the show starts really helps! So make an orchid feel loved and secure volunteer by contacting me now. Thank you! Stanford Stapleton Security Co-Chairman POE Cell Office stanford@rkmediasolutions.com AOS Awards 2/4/09 - California Sierra Nevada - Sacramento Bulbophyllum ambrosia Diablo, AM 82 species, Exhibited by Diablo Orchids Cymbidium Minnaken Khobai, HCC 77 (Cym. pumilum x Cym. Rosalita), Exhibited by Gisela Hymmen Dendrobium Victorian Blush Diablo, AM 83 (Den. June Mac x Den. kingianum), Exhibited by Diablo Orchids Laelia unregistered hybrid Jocelyn,AM 80 (prov) (L. Canariensis x L. pumila), Exhibited by Jim Morris Slc. Precious Katie Red Devil,AM 83 (Slc. Precious Stones x Sl. Orpetii), Exhibited by Ramon de los Santos 2/6/2009 -Malihini Orchid Society Show Cymbidium erythraeum Paradise, HCC 76 species, Exhibited by Gloria Bygdnes Cymbidium goeringii Setsuzan, HCC 78 species, Exhibited by Michelle Bautista Cymbidium Ison s Wild Thing Voodoo Love, HCC 78 (Cym. tracyanum x Cym. Son of Freak), Exhibited by Eanghak Quach Phragmipedium Suzanne Decker Jill, AM 80 (Phrag. kovachii x Phrag. Cape Sunset), Exhibited by Jerry and Jill Rodder 2/7/ Sonoma County Orchid Show Paphiopedilum venustum Sir Liam, CCM 82 species, Exhibited by James and Kris Foster Phragmipedium Noirmont Alexandria, CCM 86 (Phrag. longifolium x Phrag. Mem. Dick Clements), Exhibited by? Photos and descriptions can be seen at Pacific Central: California Sierra Nevada: FCC = First Class Certificate ( pts.) AM = Award of Merit (80 89 points) HCC = Highly Commended Certificate (75 79 pts.) CHM = Certificate of Horticultural Merit CCE = Certificate of Cultural Excellence CCM = Certificate of Cultural Merit CBR = Certificate of Botanical Recognition Prov = Provisional award, pending confirmation of identification by an AOS-approved taxonomic authority. SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH

4 Still Time to be Part of POE 2009 When you read this, there is still time for you to volunteer for POE 2009, and support your orchid Society in providing you exciting speakers and fabulous plant tables, as well as supporting the philanthropic work that makes our group one of the most respected in the country. I know that Plant Hotel, a favorite committee, has filled its schedule thanks to enthusiastic response by our membership. But Security, equally important to the running of the show, still needs some help, as do several of the other committees. If you have thus far just volunteered for Preview night, please look at your schedule and if possible give some additional time for the days of the show that need your help the most. I also hope as many of you as possible will be entering plants in competition. Especially for those of you who have not shown competitively before, the thrill of winning your first ribbons or trophies is incomparable. And the educational value of the general public seeing what can be grown without a greenhouse or outdoors in the Bay Area cannot be stressed enough. Many of our members have had their interest in Orchids kindled by attending our show, so by showing your plants you actually help our society grow. I look forward to seeing all of you in the course of the weekend.volunteer if you can, and be sure to encourage all your friends to attend! Thanks! Dennis Westler CHANGES in POE 2009 PLANT REGISTRATION As you prepare your beautiful plants for entry into the Pacific Orchid Expo next month, be sure to note the following changes: There are 3 types of Exhibitors (not 4) this year. They are: a. NOVICE they have won no more than six (6) trophies/awards (other than ribbons) at any AOS-sanctioned show. b. ADVANCED they have won more than six (6) trophies/awards (other than ribbons) at any AOS-sanctioned show. c. COMMERCIAL same rules as previous years see show schedule The INTERMEDIATE classification was dropped because so few plants have been entered in this group in the past 3 years. Registration for BOTH AOS and ribbon/trophy entries closes at 9:30 am on Thursday. No longer open for ribbon entry until 11 am, to allow for better organization and an on-time start for judging at 1pm. We re looking forward with excitement to seeing your plants on display at the Show!! Calling all Ribbon Judge Volunteers for POE We are looking for members to participate in ribbon and trophy judging at the Pacific Orchid Exposition this year. Judging takes place on Thursday, March 5; volunteers need to be available from around 1 pm through 5 pm. Familiarity with orchid genera, the categories for judging at POE, and a cooperative, friendly outlook are very helpful.to learn more, or to volunteer, contact Cindy Hill, (510) SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009

5 POE Tickets Missing After the February meeting, it was noticed by the Larose Group that 41 general admission tickets were unaccounted for. It is assumed that either they were inadvertently dropped, or mistakenly picked up by someone. Generally tickets sold to members for resale or distribution are all accounted for by ticket number as a way for us to accurately track attendance from year to year. The ticket numbers in question are General Admission, # #0119. If they are not accounted for by the date of the show, we will have no choice but to not honor them. Please check the ticket numbers you purchased at the February meeting, and if you are holding these numbers contact the Larose Group at We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause! POE FRONT ENTRANCE DISPLAY We are looking for volunteers to help install the Pacific Orchid Exposition front entrance exhibit on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 3-4. All are welcome and no experience is needed. Whatever time you are able to contribute will be a big help. The volunteeers last year helped create a beautiful exhibit and we look forward to doing the same this year. For more information, please contact Tom Perlite at or tperlite@sbcglobal.net SFOS Board Election Election of officers for the SFOS Board of Directors will be held at the May 2009 meeting. The Nominating Committee is presenting a slate and nominations will also be accepted from the membership. The Nominating Committee, Chair Kay Klumb and Judy Bley, present the following slate: President: Jean Lee Past President: vacant Vice President: Eric Hunt Treasurer: Dan Peter Secretary: Kay Klumb Directors: Maureen Clarke Ellen Edelson Ricki Kohn Allison Lehman Free Lakeshore Neighborhood Plant Exchange Oakland, CA, March 21, 2009 Go green with us this Spring. Come to our free neighborhood plant exchange on Saturday, March 21, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at 3811 Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland. Parking is easy and this is a free event. Recycle, trade, and save. Have plants you must prune or divide? Bring your excess to our plant exchange and take home new plants for your yard just in time for spring planting. All types of plants are welcome: from cuttings up to full size. Create an instant new garden on a shoestring budget. Garden accessories and accents are also welcomeóumbrellas, clippers, books on gardening, pots, stepping stones, and even goldfish. Last year, more than 300 people participated and more than 1,500 plants, large and small, found new homes. It was a great way to meet new neighbors and foster community spirit. Grand Lake Ace Garden Center donated plants and Comcast Cable came out to film the event. Volunteers helped make the experience smooth and easy. Here s what people said: I got to take home so much more than I expected. What a large selection and so well organized. What fun, everyone was so friendly! This Spring, we anticipate an even higher attendance and more plants changing hands. Want to donate plants before the event? No problem. Interested in volunteering in the afternoon? We happily accept. Tell your friends and neighbors, the more the better. For additional information, visit: wwww.plantexchange.wordpress.ccom Contact: Odette Pollar Phone: (510) plantexchange510@gmail.com Change of address? Send all address and changes to: Eric Hunt / Membership Chairperson eric@erichunt.com SFOS Membership P.O. Box 27145, San Francisco, CA SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH

6 The SFOS Plant Sales Table is open to all SFOS members. While there are mostly member plants for sale, other orchid related items can be sold with the sale labeling rules and volunteer hours applicable. The following must be observed: 1. All plants must be healthy, disease and pest free.the society retains the right to refuse to sell plants that are infested with pests, show signs of disease, or are not established. 2. All plants must be properly labeled. Additional information (like the COLOR) of the plant or even a small colored picture can be taped to the pot. It really helps the volunteers to have this extra information. 3. Make a list of your plants for sale. Plants must be listed accurately and legibly.a copy of this list must accompany your plants. Please keep a copy of this list for yourself. Each plant must be listed separately with a unique number. Be sure to list your name, address, phone number and your codes on each page of the list. EXAMPLE: San Francisco Orchid Society Member Plant Sales Table Pacific Orchid Exhibition 2009 Carol Zoltowski CZG Tel: (Your Name) (Your Code) (Tel or ) # Name of Plant Price 1 Paphiopedilum rothschildianum Borneo FCC $ Paphiopedilum rothschildianum Borneo FCC $ Each plant must have a visible sticker firmly attached with the information coinciding with the list.to avoid confusion, the information on the sticker should include the cost, the plant #, your code, and the name of the plant [optional, if you have room for the plant name]. EXAMPLE: CGZ#1 CGZ#2 $10.00 $ If you wish to sell plants, you must volunteer and work for a minimum of three hours at the show; this can be split into several shifts. We have extreme need for volunteers on Saturday all day, March 7. Show hours are Please call or me with your volunteer times; you don t have to be selling items to volunteer in this area. 7. Bring your plants to the SFOS plant sales area Wednesday night (March 4) between 6-9:30 PM or Thursday (March 5) between 10 AM-6PM.We will accept your plants on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday only before the show opens for the day. (March 6-March 8) 8. Please bring as many paper/plastic bags and small boxes with your plants; it encourages folks to select more purchases if we have something to put them in. 9. You must pick up your unsold plants after 5:00 PM on Sunday the 20th.The society is not responsible for the loss of any plants or for plants not reclaimed by the owner. 10. You will receive payment for your plant sales by check through the mail as soon as possible after the show.the society retains a 25% commission.and we charge tax and will take care of all reporting of tax moneys; there are no re-sale license privileges. Carol Zoltowski czoltowski@sbcglobal.net SFOS Member Plant Sales/Co-Chair 6 SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009

7 YOUR NAME: YOUR CODE: ADDRESS: TEL # ( ) Plant Name Description w/color Price SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH

8 Minutes of SFOS Board Meeting Present were: Show Chair: Dennis Westler, Treasurer: Dan Peter, Secretary: Kay Klumb, Directors: Maureen Clarke, Ellen Edelson, Eric Hunt, and Ricki Kohn, Absent: Past President: Jean Lee, Vice President: Bruce Davidson I. Past President's Report Jean was absent. II.Vice President's Report Maureen made a motion that the Board accept Bruce s resignation, Ricki seconded and the motion was passed. Eric agreed to be acting vice president. He informed the Board of upcoming speakers. He will provide program information for the Newsletter. III. Secretary's Report Kay reported that the SFOS membership had voted to increase the terms that each elected office holder may serve on the Board to 5 consecutive years and to include the appointed positions of Show Chair and Membership Chair as voting members of the Board. Judy Bley will take over from Eric as Membership Chair. Kay stated that she had been told of duplications and errors in the mailing list for POE. The Board agreed to address this issue after POE. IV. Membership Report Eric said that renewals of membership have continued to come in. V. Treasurer's Report Dan reported that about $4000 in tickets for Preview Night had been sold. Dennis said that Frances Larose stated that ticket sales are normal. Dan further reported that advertising is in progress and Board members mentioned items that they had seen, i.e. bus sides. VI. Old Business A. Dennis reminded everyone that is the deadline for Chairs to get their lists of volunteers to George Su so he can have the volunteers POE badges ready. B. Ricki distributed a list of donations which she had obtained for silent auction at POE. Good job, Ricki! VII. New Business A. Ellen asked and received the Board s permission to borrow a few display articles for the California Native Plant Society s booth at the Flower and Garden Show. B. Eric relayed a request from Mark Sullivan for Orchid Conservation Coalition to borrow SFOS projector for use only at his home to prepare a presentation. The Board agreed that he could use it. Respectfully submitted, Kay Klumb 8 SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009

9 Committee Chairs Pacific Orchid Exposition 2009 Accounting- Dan Peter (650) AOS Judging- Todd Kennedy Book Sales- Maria Chow (510) ; CSA Judging- Paul Chim Corsages- Keiko Perri (415) ; Front Entrance Display-Tom Perlite (415) ; Hospitality- *OPEN* Membership- Judy Bley (415) Orchid Doctor/Docent Tours- Dennis Westler (415) ; Plant Division- Bill Theiss, (530) ; Gay Matthes (415) ; Plant Entry- Jean Lee (415) ; Maureen Clarke (415) ; Plant Hotel- Allison Lehman (510) : Noble Emery- (707) ; Plant Sales- Carol Zoltowski, (415) ; Ann Stuart Preview Night- Frances Larose, (650) ; Production- Ken Giebel, Mark Felton Promotion- Frances Larose, Liz Stigge, Hilary Laurie, Property Manager- Ellen Edelson (415) Ribbon Judging\Trophies & Awards- Cindy Hill (510) Steve Beckendorf, Glenn Finch Security- Stanford Stapleton, (415) ; Tony Wells, (415) ; Sponsorship - Frances Larose Ticket Sales- Mark Sullivan (414) ; PainterArt@comcast.net T-shirt & Poster Sales- Alicia Stiles orchidpleuro@earthlink.net On-line Ticket Sales- Glenn Finch and Frances Larose Vendor Evaluation- Dennis Westler (see above) Volunteer Coordinator- Tina Saravia, tinasaravia@mindspring.com, George Su, aznparkranger2003@juno.com Elise Lew, egupp_3@yahoo.com Those Pacific Orchid Exposition Chairs who wish to discuss questions they may have with each other and with the show chair should plan on meeting in the main meeting room at 7:00.The show chair will plan on being there by 6:45. Thank you! Dennis Westler Newsletter Submissions The SFOS Newsletter welcomes news, articles, events, and any other items of interest to members. Send items by the 15th of the month to: angelic@orchidesign.com or mail to: 1361 Plum St., San Jose, CA Please include your name at the beginning or end of your text. All submissions will be reviewed and may be edited due to space limitations. Thank you! SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH

10 SFOS Bulletin Board The Bulletin Board is a free service for SFOS members orchidrelated items. Send items by the 15th of the month to: 1361 Plum St, San Jose, CA 95110, or services@orchidesign.com. Include your name, phone number, and how long you want the item to run.we will also run items of interest from other orchid societies. All submissions will be reviewed and may be edited. Classified: I'm selling my extra copy of "The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Orchids" for $25. (like new condition) regularly priced at $ Tina Saravia, tinasaravia@mindspring.com or Upcoming Events March 3, 2009, 7:30pm SFOS General Meeting Paul & Mary Storm on The Wonderful World of Schomburgkias & Myrmecophila April 7, 2009, 7:30pm SFOS General Meeting Dan Newman on Restrepia March 5 8, 2009 SFOS Pacific Orchid Exhibition Fort Mason Festival Pavilion, San Francisco Gala Benefit Preview, Thursday, March 5, 2009, 6:30-10:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Contact: SFOS Hotline (415) flarose@prmagic.com or go to: The SFOS has a Bulletin Board System (BBS) set up for the society. It s at: We welcome everyone to visit this new section to either post their questions about orchids or to share their knowledge with the general public. It can also be accessed from our website by clicking on Ask the Orchid Doctor. We are going to be posting all of the questions sent to the orchid doctor there as well. Mar am - 5 pm Golden Gate Cymbidium Society s Show and Sale Lakeside Garden Center (at Lake Merritt) 666 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland, CA Special Raffle,Vendors, Plant Sales, Demonstrations. FREE ADMISSION Information: (see flyer) Mar 20-22: Santa Barbara Int l Orchid Show Earl Warren Showgrounds 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Contact: SB Int l Show Website or (805) Mar 28-29: Napa Valley Orchid Society Show Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., Napa. Contact: Fredia Lloyd (707) fredialloydnapa@aol.com April 18-19: The 62nd Sacramento Orchid Society Annual 2009 Orchid Show & Plant Sale, Welcome to the Jungle Saturday, 10am -5pm, Sunday, 10am-4pm. Scottish Rite Masonic Center 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA (near CSU Sacramento) $5.00 Admission. Free Parking. For details call or visit or (see flyer) April 18: Gold Coast Cymbidium Growers Show & Sale San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San mateo, CA More information or wwww.goldcoastcymbidiumgrowers.com (see flyer) Apr 25: SCVOS Member Greenhouse Tour Contact: Doug Pulley (408) dpulley1@comcast.net (see flyer) May 17, 9-5 pm Carmel Orchid Society Annual MayFaire Show & Sale at Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 88 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village, 11 miles East of Highway 1. Please visit our websites: or contact Carolyn Salmon, COS Chairperson at or cargie@yahoo.com (see flyer) Future Speakers April 09: Dan Newman on Restrepia May 09: Ying-Tung Wang Ph.D. on Nobile Dendrobium July 09: Jeff Tyler on Bulbophyllums 10 SFOS NEWSLETTER MARCH 2009

11 SFOS Newsletter P.O. Box San Francisco, CA First Class Green... with Envy S A N F R A N C I S C O O R C H I D S O C I E T Y S P A C I F I C O R C H I D E X P O S I T I O N America s Finest Orchid Show M A R C H 5-8, G a l a B e n e f i t P r e v i e w T H U R S D A Y, M A R C H 5, 6 : : 0 0 P M S H O W & P L A N T S A L E M A R C H 6-8 FRIDAY 10 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY 9 AM - 6 PM SUNDAY 10 AM - 5 PM FORT MASON CENTER, FESTIVAL PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO For tickets and information please visit W W W. O R C H I D S A N F R A N C I S C O. O R G o r c a l l Cattleya leopoldii alba by Sally Robertson A California Non-Profit Tax Exempt 501(c)3 Corporation

12 San Francisco Orchid Society SAN FRANCISCO ORCHID SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION San Francisco Orchid Society Attn.: Memberships P.O. Box San Francisco, CA What type of Membership do you want? New Renewal Change of Address for current membership How should we send the SFOS newsletter: Electronic Mail (as pdf attachment) U.S. Postal Service [ s save SFOS much needed funds!] Dues per household: Annually $25,00 ( January through December) ; Mid-year $12,50 ( July through December) Please give us your information: Date: Name: Address: City/State Zip: Home Phone: ( ) Orchid Related Business: Business Address: City / State / ZIP: Web Address: Business Phone: ( ) How did you hear about the Orchid Society? Please mail to the address above.

13 Green... with Envy S AN F RANCISCO O RCHID S OCIETY S 2009 PACIFIC ORCHID EXPOSITION America s Finest Orchid Show MARCH 5-8, 2009 Gala Benefit Preview T HURSDAY, MARCH 5, 6:30-10:00 PM SHOW & PLANT SALE MARCH 6-8 FRIDAY 10 AM - 6 PM SATURDAY 9AM-6PM SUNDAY 10 AM - 5 PM FORT MASON CENTER, FESTIVAL PAVILION, SAN FRANCISCO For tickets and information please visit WWW. ORCHIDSANFRANCISCO. ORG or call Cattleya leopoldii alba by Sally Robertson A California Non-Profit Tax Exempt 501(c)3 Corporation

14 Our Roaring 20th Golden Gate Cymbidium Society s photos & design by angelic@orchidesign.com Show and Sale MARCH 14-15, 2009 SAT & SUN 9 AM - 5 PM Lakeside Garden Center (at Lake Merritt) 666 Bellevue Avenue Oakland, CA Special Raffle Vendors, Plant Sales, Demonstrations FREE ADMISSION Information:

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17 Orchid Greenhouse Tour Santa Clara Valley Orchid Society Saturday April 25, :00 a.m-2:00 p.m. Public Invited! Six Greenhouses Open for your Enjoyment and Learning Please visit them in any order at your convenience, 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come see and enjoy hundreds of orchids in bloom in our member greenhouses. Learn local growing methods. See how the experts do it. Doug Pulley, 245 Vista Del Monte, Los Gatos, Doug grows and breeds many indoor and outdoor orchids. Closing Greenhouse next year Orchids for sale including Cattleyas, Cymbidiums, Lady Slippers, Stanhopeas, Ghost Orchids, and many awarded species. Bud Segraves, 115 LuRay Drive (off Blossom Hill Road) Los Gatos, Bud grows all kinds of orchids, has used his engineering expertise in greenhouse features. Orchids for sale Phalaenopsis, Cattleyas, Cymbidiums and many others. Eanghak Quach, 459 Savstrom Way, San Jose 95111, Eanghak specializes in unusual cymbidiums and outdoor orchids. Cymbidiums, Cattleyas and other outdoor Orchids for sale. Special prices! Open until 5:00. Angelic Nguyen, 1361 Plum Street (near Almaden & Alma) San Jose 95110, Angelic loves big Cattleyas, Vandas and Australian Dendrobiums. For sale Cattleyas, Vandas, Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums, Laelias cool to warm Species & Hybrids. Open until 5:00. Tanya Lam, 2096 Mandelay Place (off Yerba Buena) San Jose 95138, Tanya has a collection of many long-lasting and frequent blooming orchids. Orchids and lots of orchid-growing supplies for sale. Open until 5:00pm. Al & Doris Testa, 3257 Fowler Avenue, Santa Clara 95051, The Testas have grown orchids for over 30 years and will have some for sale for the tour.

18 TO: AOS Affiliated Societies in California February 10, 2009 RE: Carmel Orchid Society Annual MayFaire Show & Sale FROM: Carol Easton, President This year the Carmel Orchid Society has joined with the Carmel Valley Garden Club Flower and Art Show and the Hidden Valley Music Seminars for our annual MayFaire. The show will be held at the Hidden Valley Music Seminars located at 88 W. Carmel Valley Road and Ford Road in Carmel Valley Village. We would like to invite your members to travel to the Monterey Peninsula for the May 17 th Show. The show, will have many exciting highlights this year. There will be plant and floral displays with judging, lecture series, potting demonstrations, a Silent Auction and Raffle, a Children s Garden, Pottery, plant and Orchid Sales as well as a Flower Café so that you may have lunch while you wander the grounds. Each year we select some of the finest growers to sell their wide selection of orchids. We know your members and guests will enjoy our orchid display as well as the rose display. We will also have potting demonstrations with information and suggestions for those who need help for their plants. We hope that you will be able to display our flyer at your next meetings and include our information in your newsletters and on your website. We appreciate having your members participate in our show. Thank you! May 17 th 9 am 5 pm ADMISSION IS FREE, Lots of Free Parking LOCATION Hidden Valley Music Seminars, 88 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley Village, 11 miles East of Highway 1. Please visit our websites: for more information or contact Carolyn Salmon, COS Chairperson at or cargie@yahoo.com