Albany Orchid Society November 2022 Newsletter
P.O. Box 1982
Albany W.A. 6331
November 2022 Newsletter
| President | Mrs Barbara Hawes | 0419422916 |
| Vice President | Mr Ron Panting | (08)98411695 |
| Secretary | Mrs. Shirley Hawkins | 0407971758 |
| Treasurer | Mr. Glen Diggins | 0411054750 |
| Newsletter | Mrs Carol White | 0488533377 |
Patron: Mr Murray Montgomery AM
Next Meeting:- Sunday 27th November 2022
Benching:- Please have plants in before 1.30pm
Meeting Starts at 2 pm.
Venue: Albany Bridge Club, Mill St Albany
Competition Plant:- The Competition plant to be presented for assessment this month is :-
Spicerianum Sandy x Lovely Moon Sandy
Events this Month
Morning Tea
Friday the 18th November at “Zhivago’s Café” North Rd Shopping Centre at 10 am.
Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting is on the 21 st October, 1.30pm at Vancouver Café.
Orchidup Visit
Our visit to Orchidup is on the 3rd November, David will again provide lunch for us, we usually aim to arrive about 10 am, let’s hope the weather is a bit kinder to us this time.
Agriculture Show
The Agriculture Show is on November 11th and 12th, this will incorporate our annual Sarcochilus display, but it isn’t just for Sarc’s , any orchids in flower can be displayed.
Committee Meeting
The next committee meeting will be held on Friday 20th January 2023 at 1.30 at Vancouver Café.
PA System
Carol gave a report on the sound systems available at Leading Edge Hi -Fi, there is only 1 left which is suitable for our needs, being rechargeable and with 2 microphone ports at a cost of $199. A vote was taken and Carol was approved to go ahead and purchase the machine.
Plastic Trays
Diedre has asked if we could all keep the small ( about 500g), deep containers that mushrooms etc. are sold in please, these are used as carry trays for the sprays we sell at our shows, they can be brought along to any meeting.
Christmas Dinner
A show of hands voted for us to have our Christmas Dinner at the Bridge Club on the 27th November before the meeting, the meal will begin at 12 pm, could every one please bring a plate to share – to this end, could everyone please let Shirley know what they are bringing ? Murray Montgomery will be approached to present our Awards and Julie has kindly volunteered to assist him.
Thank You
A big Thank You to Kara Matters, who donated a lot of plants to those at the meeting as she is leaving to go to Victoria and can’t take her plants with her, she was given a card wishing her Good Luck. We hope we’ll see you again some time in the future.
Competition Plants
The winner of 3 raffle tickets for this months most improved competition plant was Gail, congratulations.
Judges Vote
Earlier this year a motion was passed to award a “Judges Vote” for the best plant presented for Benching at our monthly meetings. While this was a great idea, Julie has informed us that it isn’t really working at our club as we don’t have a large membership and she doesn’t think it’s fair for her to award the prize to herself (as more often or not, she has the best plant there) so as from next year this award will not be presented. This month’s winner was Gail for her Cattleya Unknown, Congratulations.
Benching:-
Open Section
The most points this month were awarded to Gail, Congratulations.
Novice Section
The most points this month were a draw between Terri, Teresa and Wendy, Congratulations
Raffle
The winners of the raffle this month were Janet and Margaret, congratulations
Door Prize
Our winner this month was Carol, Congratulations.
Welcome
Welcome to our newest member, Lindsay, we hope you enjoy your time with us.
Happy Birthday to all those celebrating a “Special Day” this month.
