Mid-Lakes Orchid Society March Meeting Mid-Lakes Orchid Society February 2016 Dr. Courtney Hackney, a retired professor emeritus in coastal biology from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, will be the speaker at the MLOS March meeting. His area of expertise is American cattleyas and American orchid hybridizing. He is the author of the book American Cattleyas Species and Outstanding Clones That Define American Hybridizing. For more information about Dr. Hackney s orchids please visit the Hackneau s Art & Orchids website: http:www.roseg4art.com/ You can also find Dr. Hackney s orchid tips on this website: http://staugorchidsociety.org/culture-tips.htm Reminder: We need to support our speakers by purchasing orchids that they bring to sell at our meetings. 2016-2017 Officers & Directors Next Meeting March 14, 2017 7:00 p.m. Employee Wellness Center 201 East Dixie Ave. Leesburg, Florida Vanda keiki Billy Graham from Goodwin Orchids Grown by Judy Goldsmith President: Ken Carter 2-Year Director: Mike Sielaff Inside this issue: Vice President: Brian Behm Secretary: Julie Allen Treasurer: Don Bond 1-Year Director: Carlene Crowley 1-Year Director: Jack Vernam Appointed Positions: Membership: Mary Yatsko Refreshments: Committee (Jack Batchelor, Ann Parrish, Midge Taylor, Julie Allen) Webmaster: Carlene Crowley Secretary s Report President s Corner Treasurer s Report 3 New Members Info 4 Meeting Photos MLOS Auction Info 4 2 2-Year Director: Marge Fantozzi Newsletter: Nancy Gassler Orchid Growers & Suppliers 5
Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Page 2 Secretary s Report MLOS Monthly Meeting February 14, 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. There were six guests at the meeting; all of them introduced themselves and were given a raffle ticket for the orchid plant raffle that was held at the end of the meeting. Mary Yatsko, our membership chair, reported that we have 87 paid members on the membership list. Suzanne Farnsworth, fundraiser chairperson, went over all the details concerning the MLOS auction scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Women s Club located at 700 South 9th St. in Leesburg. Auction volunteers should arrive at 11:00 a.m. to help set up & stay at the end to help with cleanup. The speaker for the evening was our very own Jack Batchelor. He shared some very good tips about growing orchids, especially cattleyas. He recommended using 70% rubbing alcohol to clean leaves of bacteria, scale, and fungus. Jack also stated that using regular Listerine & peroxide or Tri-Star will control scale on orchids. He stated that SA 20 is an excellent fungicide. All of these treatments should be used when the air temperatures are cooler. Show-N-Tell was presented by Suzanne Farnsworth & Mike Sielaff. The winners of the silent auction were announced followed by the Raffle. Food was provided by Bobbi Reich & Nancy Gassler. Thanks to the volunteers for bringing various goodies. There is no one signed up to bring refreshments for the April meeting & only one person for the May meeting. Please contact Julie Allen at the March meeting if you would like to bring refreshments in April or May. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Julie H. Allen, Recording Secretary *********************************** Refreshments for the March 14, 2017 meeting will be provided by: Snacks: Carol Rock, Midge Taylor, Jean Harrman, Karen Morgeson, Judy Goldberg Drinks: Ken Carter Ice: Julia Allen WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER Sue Balano President s Corner It does not seem possible that my term as president of MLOS will be coming to an end soon. I have thoroughly enjoyed sharing so many wonderful experiences with all of you. Now we need people to step up and volunteer to fill the positions that will be open for the next year (2017-2018). I know that Mid Lakes Orchid Society will continue to be a wonderful resource for all those who love orchids.
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 2/01/2017 2/28/2017 Balance as of 1/31/2016 $3,504.34 Monthly Transactions: Income for February Silent Auction + 20.00 Meeting Raffle +117.00 Dues +60.00 Total Income $197.00 Balance $3,701.34 Expenses for February GFWC (Leesburg) - Rental for Auction Raffle Plants Administrative Expenses 385.20 75.00 150.00 Total Expenses: $610.20 Balance as of 2/28/2017 $3,091.14 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. February 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. Bi-Annual Mid-Lakes Orchid Society Orchid Auction Saturday March 4, 2017 At The Women s Club of Leesburg 700 South 9th Street, off Dixie Ave. Leesburg, Florida From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Directional map at www.mlos.org Cold drinks will be provided. For additional info, please call: Jack Batchelor @352-267-6933 or Suzanne Farnsworth @ 352-821-2147 Checks or Cash only, please! AUCTION VOLUNTEERS Advertising Fred Hassut Paddleboard Registration Ken Carter, Nancy Gassler Sell pins & books Julie Allen Sell raffle tickets Gerald Smith. Marion Perrott Runners Sharon & Sydney Elliot Ice Jack Batchelor Drinks Ken Carter Cookies Joni Sielaff, Ann Parrish, Marge Fantozzi, Barbara Townsend, Nancy Gassler, Deb Embry, Diane Hicks Work boards Sheila Alsobrook, Marion Perrott, Deb Embry Pull plants Jack Batchelor, Mike Sielaff Cashier Don Bond, Nancy Gassler CLEAN UP EVERYONE! Volunteers need to report to the Women s Club in Rogers Park by 11:00 a.m. on December 3. Remember to bring your lunch.
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