Boca Raton Orchid Society October, 2008 The Orchid Scentinel Inside this issue: Monthly Program 1 P.O. Box 276367, Boca Raton, FL 33427 Thursday, October 2, 2008 Program Angraecums for South Florida Speaker: Tom Kuligowski 7:30 p.m. Board Of Directors Calendar of Events AOS Calendar of Events President s Message Membership Upcoming Events Announcements 90 Miles Of Orchids Road Trip Refreshments Plant Table 2 3 4 5 6 In the last three years, Tom Kuligowski, a member of the Boca Raton Orchid Society and the Ft. Lauderdale Orchid Society, has had two major photography exhibits take place at the American Orchid Society in Delray Beach. An exhibit entitled My Secret Garden opened recently and will be at the AOS until late October 2008. He recently showcased his work at the 19 th World Orchid Conference this past January. Tom comments that Any opportunity to exhibit in a gallery or at an art festival is an opportunity to expand customer base and gain additional exposure. Exhibiting at the American Orchid Society s headquarters is a dream come true. The majority of my subject matter deals with orchids that I have grown or photographed in my travels. It is the perfect location to showcase my work with orchids to both professionals in the field and enthusiasts alike. Although an accomplished commercial and fine art photographer, Tom will be speaking on his passion for Angraecums. Advertisers 7 Over the last eight and a half years, Tom has been captivated by the Angraecum genera and its culture. The main reason initially was that it was the first orchid away from the traditional orchids that he used as a subject in his photography. Learning that his subject plant was a hybrid, he wanted to learn more about the parents. That search would lead him into well over 600 species of angraecoids. Being a photographer, Tom has documented a wide variety of Angraecums. Talking to various growers that spend a fair amount of time with the genera has helped him grow numerous specimen plants. Tom does not state that he is a professional grower; but his experience over the years has labeled him as an expert with Angraecums. For an in depth look into the work of Tom Kuligowski, visit his web site at www.artimages.us See you at the meeting, Tom Kuligowski www.artimages. Jackie Wood, V.P. Programs
Page 2 The Orchid Scentinel BROS Calendar of Events 2008 Board of Directors President David Hogaboom (561) 477-6635 president@brosonline.org Vice President, Programs Jackie Wood (561) 368-0278 programs@brosonline.org Vice President, Membership Sharon Wesolowski (954)605-9932 membership@brosonline.org Treasurer Denise Libby (954) 796-7559 treasurer@brosonline.org Corresponding Secretary Lorraine Conover (561) 395-2145 corressecretary@brosonline.org Recording Secretary Fe Stott (561) 393-6642 recsecretary@brosonline.org Director / Editor Laurie Haarsgaard (561) 451-3898 editor@brosonline.org Directors Corrine Juliano 561-483-2411 Webmaster Scott Joffe webmaster@brosonline.org Thur Oct 2 7:30pm Monthly Meeting Angraecums Tom Kulkowski Sun Oct 5 House Ramble Details coming soon. Wed Oct 8 7:30pm BROS Board Meeting Dave Hogaboom s Home Thur Nov 6 7:30pm Monthly Meeting TBD Nov 8 and 9 Overnight Ramble TBD / Jackie Wood Wed Nov 12 7:30pm BROS Board Meeting Corrine Juliano Home Thur Dec 4 Annual Meeting and Holiday Party Brook s Restaurant AOS EVENTS October 2008 September 29 October 26, 2008 - Art Exhibit: My Secret Garden Acclaimed orchid and flora photographer Tom Kuligowski s images of the Florida flora are unique and breathtaking. Many of the photos were taken of Tom s private orchid collection grown over the past ten years. Admission to the exhibit is free to the public. Visit www.artimages.us or contact Valerie Smith at the AOS, 561-404-2052, email VSmith@AOS.org for further details October 16 - Volunteer Open House The American Orchid Society seeks volunteers of various skill types to help in the garden, in the membership office, and at our special events. Full details of opportunities and the volunteer policy will be provided to interested residents at this meeting. Orchid and garden enthusiasts are encouraged to come onboard and train as orchid doctors and garden tour guides. Some benefits of volunteering include learning from the orchid and horticultural experts on staff, a 20 percent discount in the gift shop and an annual award luncheon and holiday party for those who volunteer at least 80 hours a year. Time: 9am 11 am How: Call Enid Torgersen at 561-404-2063 or email etorgersen@aos.org October 25 - Garden Expansion Lake Huntington Walk Join us on the opening day of the expansion of the American Orchid Society s botanical garden. Dubbed Lake Huntington Walk, the half-acre addition will have a walking path that loops down to Lake Huntington and past about 40 exotic new trees, fresh shrubs and a beautiful display of new heliconias, bromeliads and orchids. The new section honors Merritt Huntington, former AOS President, Board Member and award winning orchid grower. Time: 10 am 4:30 pm Cost: Members, Free; Non Members, $10. Children 12 and younger, free Judging at the AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden The West Palm Beach judging center holds its monthly meetings at the AOS Visitors Center and Botanical Garden. On the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 pm, the judges get together to evaluate the flowers brought in for their consideration. This is a wonderful opportunity for orchid lovers to observe the judging process
The Orchid Scentinel Page 3 President s Message As I write this newsletter, September is half gone! It s time to turn my thoughts to October which heralds many goodies. For starters, on October 5 th we have our annual House Ramble. Hyla Levine has arranged a terrific lineup of orchid hobbyists homes. The variety of growing conditions and sundry equipment never fails to delight and inform fellow enthusiasts. The ramble concludes with refreshments at the final stop. At $5 a person, it s a fantastic afternoon. October 5 th the South Florida Orchid Society is hosting Speakers Day. Some outstanding presenters are planned. A $40 admission covers breakfast and lunch. Check it out! The AOS Trustees and Members Meeting scheduled for October 17, 18, 19, 2008 in Philadelphia. BROS will be represented by Jackie Wood, a member of the Public Gardens Committee. I shall also be attending, representing BROS as a newly appointed member of the Education Committee. We shall give a full report at November s meeting. The Delray Beach Orchid Society show, always a good show, is October 27, 28 th. Get your advance sales tickets and save money buy more orchids! While filling in your calendar, don t forget our Annual Meeting/Holiday Party to be held at Brooks Restaurant, Deerfield Beach on December 4 th. Attendees will each receive an orchid plant and chance to dance with Santa! all for $45 for members and $55 for guests. Sign up at the meeting or call Dave at 561-477-6635. Last, but not least, WELCOME BACK to all our snowbirds who are beginning to arrive. See you at the meeting. Dave Welcome New Member September 2008 Audra Lerocque Thank You Hella Weiss for Mailing the Newsletter each month. Each Month Plant Table Registration Instructions. 1. You must have owned your plant for at least 6 months. 2. Absolutely NO INSECTS. 3. Your orchid must have a name. 4. It must be in the correct category. (Ask if you don t know.) 5. PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY the name of the Orchid and your name on the Registration Form. 6. Try to place your plant in an attractive container to enhance the orchids beauty. IF THESE CRITERIA ARE NOT MET, YOUR PLANT MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. Help all members enjoy your beautiful orchids by displaying them correctly. Membership Boca Raton Orchid Society Membership FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Wesolowski MEMBERSHIP@BROSONLINE.ORG FIRST YEAR RENEWAL SINGLE $20.00 SINGLE $18.00 COUPLE $30.00 COUPLE $25.00 BUSINESS $40.00 MAIL CHECKS TO: BOCA RATON ORCHID SOCIETY P O BOX 276367 BOCA RATON, FL 33427
Page 4 The Orchid Scentinel Orchid Show & Sale Delray Beach Orchid Society Presents its 18 th Annual Show & Sale October 31st November 2nd 10:00am to 5:00pm Admission $5.00 At Old School Square Gymnasium Southeast Corner of N. Swinton Ave. & NE 1 st Street Delray Beach Info: 561 573-2422 561 272-9855 Bring this coupon for $1.00 off admission at the door Happy Belated Anniversary to Susan and George Barbuty We were all so thrilled to see Susan and George at our September meeting. We found out later that it was their 54th Wedding Anniversary and they decided to spend the evening with us. How Wonderful! NOTICE: In order to be able to bring our Society speakers from other areas and to share the cost with other local Societies, beginning January, 2009, The Boca Raton Orchid Society Monthly Meetings will move to the 2nd Thursday of each month. The Board Meeting will move to the 1st Wednesday of each month. We all hope this will not be an inconvenience for anyone, but instead we will all benefit from the additional speakers that we will be able to provide for our monthly programs. The Board Library Commentary BROS membership provides hobbyists many benefits, one of which is the library. Not only do we verbally share hints, tips and encouragement regarding our plants, we have professional resources available to us via our library. The library is supported by the membership and is for the use of all members. A detailed inventory of library resources reveals a startling fact. Approximately 25% of our inventory is missing. PLEASE check your home for BROS books. Return books at the next meeting. Your cooperation is appreciated by your fellow members. Amy Hogaboom Librarian AOS November 21 23 - Fall Orchid and Craft Show Enjoy more than 30 vendors featuring orchid plants, supplies and garden art and craft items. Shop for the perfect, blooming orchid to begin or complement your home and find the perfect garden accessories to dress up your outdoor living space. The show will feature children s activities, live music, Orchid Doctors and repotting services, educational lectures, and food and drinks for the whole family. Be sure to enjoy a garden tour as well! For vendor information and fees contact Valerie Smith at 561-404-2052 or email vsmith@aos.org Time: 10 am 4:30 pm, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
The Orchid Scentinel Page 5 90 Miles of Orchids Road Trip Sunday Nov 9 Members of BROS are invited for a two day Casual Road Trip to the West Coast of Florida. We plan on visiting several Orchid Nurseries and Selby Gardens. WHEN: November 8 and 9, 2008 COST: $45.00 per person for Transportation ** Payment required when you sign up ** Food and Hotel are additional. HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express 6600 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, 941-924-4900 Room Reservations Must be made by YOU $64.00 Double Occupancy must be booked before November 1 - make sure you tell them you are with BROS to get the rate. Hot Continental Breakfast Included. Sat Afternoon Orchid Mania in Myakka City Sun Afternoon Plantio La Qrquidea Sun Afternoon Tropiflora Nursery In Sarasota Sun Morning Approx 10 a.m. Selby Gardens In Sarasota Sat Early Eve Check into Hotel Dinner at St. Armand Circle HIGHLIGHTS * Follow the Road Map to the left to see our destinations. *Leave K-Mart Shopping Center, Saturday, Nov 8 at 7:30 a.m. *Dinner in Sarasota at St. Armand s Circle offering several dining experiences to enjoy. *Shopping at every Stop! *ONE SMALL suitcase per person permitted. (we need room for our Purchases!) *Bring your AOS Membership card for FREE admission into Selby Gardens. *Arrival back to K-Mart Shopping Plaza expected about 7:00 p.m. do not make plans for Sunday evening as we cannot predict unexpected delays Sat Afternoon Palmer s Orchids In Bradenton Sat Morning Sat Nov 8 Leave 7:30 am From K-Mart Parking Lot Palmetto and I-95 Canaima Orchids In Palmetto For More Info: Contact Jackie Wood bocaorchidlady@aol.com
Page 6 The Orchid Scentinel Refreshments Refreshments are needed for our upcoming October Meeting These refreshments can be: Cookies, cakes, punch, soft drinks, vegetables & dip, cut up fruit, fruit salad, nuts, chips or anything tasty to share with the other members during the break. Thank You to Amy and Dave Hogaboom, Susan and George Barbuty, Rhoda Berkow and Jane Walters for bringing those wonderful goodies to share at our September meeting. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN SO WE CAN ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IN THE NEWSLETTER. Thank you to Marina Kruse, Pat and Don Salas and Carol O Grady for supporting the refreshment table at our September Meeting. Boca Raton Orchid Society Plant Table Judge: Dr. Paul Alan Wetter September 2008 Category Ribbon Orchid Name Owner Cattleya Unifoliate Blue Blc. Yonges Island Newberry Hyla Levine Oncidium Alliance Blue Pyschopsis Kahili Bic Rosemary Chenery Blue Oncidium microchilum Scott Joffe Species Blue Dendrochilum Magnum Denise Libby Vanda Blue V. Kultona Red Denise Libby Dendrodium Alliance Blue Den Burana Diamond Sharon Wesolowski Other Vandaceous Blue Angraecum Longiscott x Eburnevm Superbum V. Longicalar Tom Haarsgaard Thank You Mark Edlund for the Raffle Table and Myles Burack for the $1.00 Plant If you would like to view the pictures of these winning Orchids, Please visit our web site at: www.bocaratonorchidsociety.org
The Orchid Scentinel Page 7 Boca Raton Orchid Society Advertisers Boca Village 690 Yamato Road Suite 4 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Corner of Yamato and Congress We Ship UPS, FedEx, DHL and USPS Domestic and International Packing and Pickup Services Available Private Mailboxes, Shipping Supplies, Faxes, Notary Laurie Haarsgaard 561-443-5559 Advertise Here Non-Member $150.00 per year Member $100.00 per year Contact Laurie Haarsgaard 561-251-0903 BROS Shirts are Here Order Yours Today. See Denise Libby to special order your shirt 954-796-7559 Disclaimer: All information contained in this newsletter is for your enjoyment and information. NO copying of articles or use of clip art or pictures is allowed, unless prior written permission is received from the BROS Board of Directors. Copyright and Software Infringement may apply.
Boca Raton Orchid Society P.O. Box 276367 We re on the Web! www.bocaratonorchidsociety.com Boca Raton Orchid Society BROS Meetings are Held the 1st Thursday of each Month at 7:30 p.m. at: Safe Schools Institute Southeast Corner of Military Trail and Spanish River Blvd. 1790 N.W. Spanish River Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-982-0900