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The dues are $20 for an individual or $30 for a family if paid by check (mail c/o Linda Stewart, 1812 Diana Drive, Palatka 32177). For an extra dollar, you can use the PayPal links below.

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November - Judging Orchids on the Show Table
Alan Koch, Gold Country Orchids

Alan teamed up with Courtney to do an informal judging of our Show Table, talking about the plants, their culture and evaluating whether they would be eligible for AOS awards. They talked about ribbon vs. AOS judging, the judging process and the different types of AOS awards. It was fun and insightful, and several of the show table plants likely would have earned AOS awards.

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Potting Supplies

Plant Tags

We have the good vinyl plant tags that you can write on either side with in pencil, and they won't fade or crack. Available in bundles of 30 for a $5 donation.

Potting Mixes

Coarse mix is a mixture of clay pebbles, large Orchiata bark, sponge rok and charcoal. It is a freely draining mix that is great for cattleyas and dendrobiums. We also have a soilless mixture for phalaenopsis. This is a more water retentive mix that is half sponge rock and half Pro-Mix HP. Potting supplies available for a small donation. Email us what you want and we'll bring it to the meeting.

Officers and Directors

New Director Jerry Fowler will join the returning Officers and Directors for 2023. Jerry will also help resurrect our beginners programs.
Tom Sullivan - President
Janis Croft - Communications VP
Dianne Batchelder - Events VP
Linda Stewart - Membership VP
Sue Bottom - Programs VP
Cathy Mayo - Treasurer
Leslie Brickell - Director (first term in 2022)
Charlie Bridgham - Director (first term in 2022)
Jerry Fowler - Director (first term in 2023)