Mid-Lakes Orchid Society October Meeting John Odom from Odom s Orchids in Ft. Pierce. FL will be the speaker at the October meeting. He specializes in cattleya orchids, but also grows other varieties, including vandas. phals, lady slippers, and oncidiums. Most of his orchids are mature, blooming size orchids which he grows in over 90,000 square feet of greenhouse space. He has been growing orchids for over 50 years. He is one of the largest retail growers & shippers of orchids in the United States. If any members want to order a specific orchid from Odom s Orchids, you need to contact them before the October 11, 2016 meeting & John Odom will bring your orchid to the meeting at which time you can pay him. You can e-mail your request to ODOMSORCHIDS@COMCAST.NET or call the greenhouse at 772-467-1386. You can see many of Odom s Orchids on their website: www.odoms.com Reminder: We need to support our speakers by purchasing orchids that they bring to sell at our meetings. 2015-2016 Officers & Directors Mid-Lakes Orchid Society September 2016 Next Meeting October 11, 2016 7:00 p.m. Employee Wellness Center 201 East Dixie Ave. Leesburg, Florida An Odom orchid Inside this issue: President: Ken Carter Vice President: Brian Behm Secretary: Julia Allen Treasurer: Don Bond 1-Year Director: Carlene Crowley 2-Year Director: Mike Sielaff Appointed Positions: Membership: Mary Yatsko Refreshments: Committee (Jack Batchelor, Ann Parrish, Midge Taylor, Julia Allen) Secretary s Report 2 Treasurer s Report 3 New Members Info Upcoming Events Meeting Photos Steve Arthur s Recipe 4 4 1-Year Director: Jack Vernam 2-Year Director: Marge Fantozzi Webmaster: Carlene Crowley Newsletter: Nancy Gassler Orchid Growers & Suppliers 5
Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Page 2 Secretary s Report MLOS Monthly Meeting September 13, 2016 The meeting was called to order by our president, Ken Carter, at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. All guests were welcomed. The previous secretary s and treasurer s reports were accepted by unanimous approval of the members. Reports: Membership: Mary Yatsko reported that as of June, 2016 MLOS had 74 members. Before the September meeting, 23 members had renewed or joined. Fundraising: Suzanne Farnsworth reminded those that are offering plants for the upcoming auction on December 3, 2016 that they need to begin preparing their plants for sale. The following members are to inform their areas about the December auction: Ann Parrish Orlando; Nancy Gassler The Villages, Mike Sielaff Gainesville, Donna Goodwin All the areas that she usually contacts. New Business: Ann Parrish announced that the Central Florida Orchid Society will have a plant sale on 9/23/2016 at the National Guard Armory. Mid Lakes Orchid Society is a member of the American Orchid Society. As of the October meeting, Marion Perrott, our new raffle master, will be selling raffle tickets near the entrance door. Wally Wilder shared his photos and experiences about his recent ventures to look for wild orchids in their habitats. The speaker for the evening was Steve Arthur from Breezy Hill Orchids in Granite- ville, South Carolina. His PowerPoint program showed many varieties of cattleyas; he also explained how to use cypress mulch to pot orchids as well as how to use red and blue lights for growing orchids inside. The silent auction brought in $99.50 at this meeting. Show-N-Tell was presented and the raffle was called. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julia H. Allen, Recording Secretary Refreshments for the October 11, 2016 meeting will be provided by: Snacks: Diane Hicks, Sharon Elliott, Julia Allen, Nancy Gassler Drinks: Ken Carter Ice: Julia Allen REMINDERS: Members are reminded to pay their membership dues to Mary Yatsko ASAP. Members will be able to buy an orchid & pot it at the November meeting. SILENT AUCTION Members are encouraged to donate plants, etc. to place on the silent auction table located in the vestibule near the snack tables. Please place your bids in the containers on the table. Proceeds from the silent auction go to MLOS.
Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Page 3 Treasurer s Report Mid Lakes Orchid Society Inc. P.O. Box 492204 Leesburg, FL 34749-2204 Don Bond, Treasurer 352-357-5857 Treasurer s Report as of 9/01/2016 9/30/2016 Balance as of 9/1/2016 $2,029.77 Monthly Transactions: Income for September Raffle +214.00 Dues +410.00 Silent Auction +99.50 Total Income $723.50 Balance $2,753.27 Expenses for September Program Expenses 443.10 Meeting Raffle Plants 75.00 Printing/Postage/Newsletter 75.00 American Orchid Society Dues 65.00 Total Expenses: $658.10. Balance as of 9/30/2016 $2,095.17 NOTE: MLOS has $4,000.00 in a savings account in addition to the balance shown above in the treasurer s report. Newsletter Note: If you have anything to submit for the newsletter or if you have questions or comments about the newsletter, please contact Nancy Gassler at 352-753-6437 or na10@comcast.net
Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Page 4 Information for New Members Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from September June at the Employee Wellness Center in Leesburg. Meetings usually include a business meeting, guest speaker, refreshments, show & tell plants and a raffle. Speakers often bring plants and/or supplies for sale. Orchid books are available for check-out at each meeting. December & June meetings include a covered dish buffet with meats provided by the Society. Each Fall & Spring a fundraiser auction is conducted. Members who contribute plants can get a share of the sale price. A potting clinic, that is held at a nearby garden center, is also a fund raiser. The Society has many knowledgeable, experienced members who are happy to share information with newcomers. DUES Singles: $15.00 Couples: $20.00 Families: $25.00 Each membership year begins in September. September Meeting Photos Upcoming Events October 22-23, 2016 Gainesville Orchid Society Show Orchids in the Garden, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens,4700 SW 58th Dr., Gainesville, Fl October 28-30, 2016 Delray Beach Orchid Society Show Orchid Obsession, Old Square Gymnasium, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, Fl ****************************************** Steve Arthur s Cypress Mulch Recipe for Potting Orchids (Orchids only need to be repotted every 5-6 years with this inexpensive mixture according to Steve Arthur.) For cattleyas: 3/4 cypress mulch mixed with 1/4 sponge rock (also called perlite) Wet the perlite before mixing with the mulch. Leave the cattleya roots at least 4 inches long. Pack the cattleya & mulch tightly in well draining pots. Water thoroughly & then water only when the mulch has dried out. (About every 3 weeks according to Steve Arthur). For Phals: Do the same as for cattleyas but mix 1/3 charcoal, 1/3 cypress mulch & 1/3 sponge rock for the mixture. For Paphiopedilums: Add some chopped spaghum moss to the cattleya recipe. (NOTE: Rinse the dust off the sponge rock & charcoal before using.) You can use a coco liner as a pot. After you put the orchid in the coco liner, pack it tight with the cypress mulch recipe & sew it together with 20 lb. fishing line to make a round ball. Then the orchid can be hung in a tree.
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