Mid-Lakes Orchid Society May Meeting Mid-Lakes Orchid Society April 2017 Art Chadwick Jr. from Chadwick & Son Orchids in Richmond, VA will be the speaker at the May meeting. Art & his father are world-renowned for their cattleya hybrids. His book, The Classic Cattleya is one of the best books on large-flowered cattleyas. He has even named cattleya hybrids after the wives of the last five U.S. Presidents. He will have some of his cattleya hybrids for sale at the meeting. Reminder: We need to support our speakers by purchasing orchids that they bring to sell at our meetings. 2016-2017 Officers & Directors Next Meeting May 9, 2017 7:00 p.m. Employee Wellness Center 201 East Dixie Ave. Leesburg, Florida Cattleya orchid at the April meeting President: Ken Carter 2-Year Director: Mike Sielaff Inside this issue: Vice President: Brian Behm Appointed Positions: Secretary s Report 2 Secretary: Julia Allen Membership: Mary Yatsko Treasurer s Report 3 Treasurer: Don Bond 1-Year Director: Carlene Crowley 1-Year Director: Jack Vernam 2-Year Director: Marge Fantozzi Refreshments: Committee (Jack Batchelor, Ann Parrish, Midge Taylor, Julia Allen) Webmaster: Carlene Crowley Newsletter: Nancy Gassler New Members Info 4 President s Corner Meeting Photos Upcoming Events Orchid Growers & Suppliers 4 5
Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Page 2 Secretary s Report MLOS Monthly Meeting April 11, 2017 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. Three guests were welcomed to our meeting. The secretary's minutes and the treasurer s report were accepted as presented in the newsletter. Wally Wilder presented his Wally report on his findings of wild Florida orchids. He also shared photos of his sightings. Suzanne Farnsworth thanked the members that participated in the MLOS auction in March. Suzanne also announced that the MLOS potting clinic will take place on April 22, 2017 at Simon Seed in Leesburg & that Volusia County Orchid Society is having an orchid sale on Mother s Day, May 14, 2017 from 10:00 a.m 1:00 p.m. Ken Carter presented the revised MLOS slate of officers & directors for the 2017-2018 year: President: Ann Parrish Vice President: Brian Behm Secretary: Chuck Goodson Treasurer: Nancy Gassler Newsletter: Barbara Wertz Refreshments: Karen Morgeson Membership: Rosemary Arnieri 1-Year Directors: Marge Fantozzi & Mike Sielaff 2-Year Directors: Mary Yatsko & Jack Batchelor The mounting an orchid program for the evening was explained by Suzanne Farnsworth; the orchids & supplies were provided by Brian Behm. Suzanne helped the members to cor- rectly mount their plants on wood. Show-n-Tell was presented by Jack Batchelor & Mike Sielaff followed by the raffle with Gerry & Marion. Snacks were provided by Deb Embry & Pat Socall; drinks by Ken Carter & ice by Julia Allen. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julia H. Allen, Recording Secretary Refreshments for the May 9, 2017 meeting will be provided by: Snacks: Sheila Alsobrook, Marge Fantozzi, Jack Batchelor Drinks: Ken Carter Ice: Julia Allen Redlands Orchid Festival May 19-21, 2017 9:00 a.m.-500 p.m. at Redland Fruit & Spice Park 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead, FL This festival includes the following: Over 60 vendors from around the world with many rare orchids. AOS judging that takes place the afternoon of May 18. Free lectures from renowned orchid growers. One of the best orchid shows in Florida! Admission: $10
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 4/01/2017 4/30/2017 Balance as of 3/31/2017 $3,643.08 Monthly Transactions: Income for April Program Income +345.00 Meeting Raffle +158.00 Silent Auction +23.00 Total Income $526.00 Balance $4,169.08 Expenses for April Administrative Expenses 61,76 Raffle Plants 75.00 Program Expenses 161.96 Total Expenses: $ 298.72 Balance as of 4/30/2017 $3,870.36 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. April Show n-tell Photos 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. President s Corner A great big THANK YOU to Ann Parrish who agreed to be the MLOS President next year. Also a big THANK YOU to Karen Morgeson who volunteered to be the refreshment chair. Please remember that we will be voting on this slate at the May 9 meeting. Officers & Appointed Positions for 2017-2018 President Ann Parrish Vice President Brian Behm Treasurer Nancy Gassler Secretary Chuck Goodson Newsletter Barbara Wertz Membership Rosemary Arnieri Refreshment Chairperson Karen Morgeson 1 Yr. Directors Marge Fantozzi & Mike Sielaff 2 Yr. Directors Mary Yatsko & Jack Batchelor Upcoming Events May 5-7, 2017 Platinum Coast Orchid Society; A Festival of Orchids, Kiwanis Island Park Gymnasium, 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd., Merritt Island, FL May 6-7. 2017 Tallahassee Orchid Society Show & Sale; Doyle Conner Agriculture Bldg., 3125 Doyle Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL May 13-14 Volusia County Orchid Society Show With Love, Volusia County Fairgrounds, Hester Bldg., 3100 East New York Ave., Deland, FL
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