Jan 2016 newsletter - Conejo Orchid Society

Conejo Orchid Society
Vol. 35, No. 1 www.conejoorchidsociety.org Jan., 2016
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, FROM KATHY BOALS
Happy New Year Fellow Orchid Lovers! Well, here we go into another fun-filled year of the Conejo Orchid Society! I’m
very pleased to be your new president and look forward to getting to know all of you better and hope to see more of
you participate in our activities. Please do come to a board meeting or two (they are open to all members) and find out
what happens behind the scenes to make all of our fun meetings and events happen. We really have a lot of fun and the
work, if you can even call it that, is very enjoyable. Some of the things you might want to plan on:
1. We will be having our second planning meeting for our display at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show on Sat.
January 23 at 11:00am at Vicky Price’s house. There is always food and wine involved in these meetings so that we can
keep up our strength.
2. Setting up and then tearing down our display at the Santa Barbara Show. You get to see the whole show from the
ground up without those pesky crowds AND you get first choice at all the vendors.
3. Driftwood gathering trip to Santa Barbara. We use the driftwood for the tillandsias that are to be sold at our annual
June Show and Sale. Leslie Naines-Brown has secured us June 3, 4 and 5 at the Thousand Oaks Library for the Show and
Sale. Go Leslie!
4. Tillandsia mounting party (probably at Gayle Brodie’s again).
NEWSLETTER EDITOR: GAYLE BRODIE (805) 551-8620 [email protected]
5. COS annual Library Show and Sale- this is a really fun event and is our major fundraiser for the year. Everyone who
has participated in this event in the past has really enjoyed it.
Our speaker this month will be our society’s good friend George Hatfield. George is a world renowned Cymbidium
breeder and grower who is located right here in Ventura County. He will be speaking on species Cymbidiums, a subject
that I’m sure will be completely new to most of us. In addition to his achievements with Cymbidiums, George is the new
president of The American Orchid Society- this is a very big deal and we look forward to his outstanding leadership of
that organization.
Our culture session will be given by Bill Gunning who will give a brief presentation on cold weather and your orchids.
See you all at the meeting!
Kathy
GEORGE HATFIELD TO SPEAK ON CYMBIDIUM
SPECIES ON JANUARY 11
George Hatfield is the owner of Hatfield Orchids in Oxnard, California, where he grows stunningly beautiful Cymbidiums,
and he will talk to the club on Cymbidium species on January 11. George has spearheaded a fabulous new Cymbidium
species collection at the Huntington, and visits monthly to volunteer his expertise and experience growing the
Cymbidiums collection, which now numbers 104 plants and 19 different species (see the related story below).
George Hatfield
Cymbidium Judith Woolridge
‘Hatifields’ AM/AOS
George is the official (and sole) nominee to assume the Presidency of the American Orchid Society in 2016. He is an
accredited judge for the American Orchid Society, a member of the AOS Board of Directors, the current Judging Chair
for the Pacific South AOS Judging Center and the current AOS Judging Committee National Training Coordinator. He is
an accredited judge and past president and board member for the Cymbidium Society of America. He is the current
President of the Santa Barbara Orchid Show. A big welcome to George Hatfield!
HOLIDAY
PARTY
PICTURES
(Thank you Chiyoko Tanger for
the pictures)
HUNTINGTON VOLUNTEERS BUSY WITH CYMBIDIUM
SPECIES COLLECTION IN DECEMBER
Gayle Brodie and Leslie Naines-Brown arrived to find that a major windstorm had wreaked havoc the previous night with
the Cymbidium species collection while Brandon Tam, the Huntington Orchid Specialist, was on vacation. Gayle and
Leslie got all of the plants back on the bench and reconnected with their drip emitters, and then stabilized them by
setting all of the plastic cymbidiums pots inside heavy clay pots. On another visit, Leslie, Gayle and Joe Grodell installed
a new drip system featuring individual water volume controls for each pot. They also grouped all of the cymbidiums by
species, and spaced them out across both sides of both of the Cymbidium benches. The plants have been growing so
much that the original arrangement had become too crowded. George Hatfield, who is volunteering his time as an
advisor to the Huntington’s Cymbidium species collection (and who will be talking to our club in January on this subject),
has been exceptionally happy with the progress and growth of these plants.
Two of the Huntington’s new Cymbidium species collection in bloom - Cym. dayanum and Cym. quibiense.
Huntington volunteers Gayle Brodie, Joe Grodell and Leslie Naines-Brown with the new, controlled flow drip system
they installed for the Cymbidium species collection at the Huntington.
THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE
AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY
If you are not already a member, membership in the American Orchid Society is a truly rewarding experience. Whether a
beginner or an expert orchid grower you will find information to inform and inspire in both our print and on-line media.
Join others worldwide who share a passion for orchids, as well as supporting AOS conservation and research efforts for
these wondrous plants.
Join today and begin receiving a wealth of membership benefits including:
•
TWELVE issues of award-winning ORCHIDS magazine
•
Electronic edition or ORCHIDS magazine, available to members from any computer
•
Access to reliable on-line orchid information and features available only to our members at
www.aos.org
•
Receive the annual Orchid Source Directory detailing orchid suppliers worldwide
•
Free and discounted admission to more than 200 botanical gardens and arboreta
•
Great discounts with participating orchid vendors (see the list below)
Membership Type
Digital Only
(Any
Destination)
U.S.
Destination
(Digital and
Print)
Individual, one
year
$40.00
$65.00
Individual, two
years
$75.00
$125.00
Joint, one year*
$55.00
$80.00
Joint, two years*
$100.00
$155.00
The following vendors extend AOS members a 5% discount on all purchases as an added benefit of
membership:
Exotic Orchids of Maui, Krull-Smith, Orchid Doctor, Orchid Inn, Ltd, Seagrove Orchids, Sunset Valley Orchids,
and Woodstream Orchids.
Two-year new memberships and renewals for two-years receive, mailed from AOS headquarters, a
special coupon worth $30 off of an order of $100 or more from your choice of one of the following
vendors:
Carmela Orchids, Carter & Holmes, Exotic Orchids of Maui, Gold Country Orchids, Hillsview Gardens, Indoor
Gardening Supplies (IGS), Kelley's Korner Orchid Supplies, Krull-Smith,Little Brook Orchids, Marsh Hollow
Orchids, Mountain View Orchids, New Earth Orchids, Norman's Orchids, OFE International , Orchid Doctor,
Orchid Inn Ltd., Piping Rock Orchids, Quest Orchids, RF Orchids, Ravenvision, Roberts Flower Supply, Soroa
Orchids, Inc., Sunset Valley Orchids, Tropical Gardens Orchids.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ORCHIDS IN THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR OWN LIVING ROOM?
TRY WATCHING AN AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY WEBINAR ON YOUR COMPUTER OR CELL PHONE!
WANT TO TRY ONE OUT BEFORE YOU JOIN? MANY WEBINARS ARE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE,
MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. It is very easy to register, and your information will never be sold!
AMERICAN ORCHID SOCIETY
WEBINARS DURING JANUARY
Greenhouse Chat with Ron McHatton
Thursday, January 7, 2016; 5:30 PM PST
Free for Everyone
Join Ron McHatton for a Q&A session on orchid culture. Everyone is invited. If you have a question, please
submit your questions by January 6 [email protected].
Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/701399728655651073
Judging Seminar: Judging Cymbidiums
Thursday, January 14, 2016; 5:30 PM PST
Free for Everyone
Please join George Hatfield, Accredited AOS Judge, who will discuss how to judge cymbidiums.
Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4165038377520489473
Brazilian Cattleya (Laelia):
A tour of the habitats
Wednesday, January 20, 2016; 5:30 PM PST— AOS Members Only
Please join Francisco Miranda, owner of Miranda Orchids, for a discussion and tour of the Brazilian Cattleyas
and their habitats. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining
the webinar.
Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8841387774699307521
BUSY WHEN THE WEBINAR IS SCHEDULED? WATCH THE RECORDED VERSION LATER, AVAILABLE
AT www.aos.org/Default.aspx?id=509 (or go to AOS.ORG and click on the “Webinar” tab).
2015 CONEJO CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Member Meetings (speakers / activity) January 11- George Hatfield – Cymbidium Species
February 8 – James Rose – Orchids of Madagascar
March 14 – Harry Phillips – Perception and Reality of Growing Orchids
April 11 – Tim Culbertson - Stanhopeas
May 9 – Arthur Pinkers - Coelogynes
June 13 – Peter Lin – Mini Cattleyas
July 13 – TBD
August 21 (Sunday) – Cal Orchids Picnic
September 12 - TBD
October 12 – Fred Clarke – Bulbophyllums
November 14 – Holiday Potluck and Bingo
December - No Meeting - Happy Holidays
Santa Barbara Show planning meeting
November 21- 11:00a.m. at Vicky Price’s house; RSVP to Vicky [email protected].
Board of Directors meeting (all members welcome)
Wednesday, January 6 at Kathy Boals house, 3190 Deer Valley Ave., Newbury Park. RSVP to Kathy
at [email protected]
Library Show and Sale
June 3 – June 5 Thousand Oaks Library
Houletia odoratissima “Huntington’s Galore’ AM/AOS 80 points.
Description: Eight flowers with a decurved orientation on one upright
inflorescence; sepals and petals mahogany-red; hypochile cream overleaid
light yellow basally, mesochile cream overlaid pale yellow basally, basal
reverse overlaid mahogany-red, epichile cream, column cream overlaid light
yellow distally, anther cap yellow; substance firm; texture waxy.
EXHIBITOR: Huntington Botanical Gardens
© Arthur Pinkers 2015
2016 COS MEMBERSHIP DUES
Time again to renew your COS membership. The membership fee is $20 per person / couple / family of the same name /
address. If you haven’t already, please take a moment and give your dues to Alice Smith, our new Membership
Chairperson as you sign in at the next meeting. We strongly prefer payment by check, made out to “COS”.This is also a
good opportunity to make sure that we have your current (and correct) phone number and e-mail address. If you cannot
make the meeting, please complete the membership form below and send it with your check, to Alice Smith at 1322
Southwind Cir., Westlake Village, CA 91361 We would like your renewal information by March 1st so that we can
produce our 2016 Member Directory.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
COS OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT KATHY BOALS (805) 377-5539 [email protected]
1st VP – PROGRAMS BILL GUNNING (805) 279-0334 [email protected]
2nd VP – CULTURE SESSIONS LESLIE NAINES-BROWN (805) [email protected]
TREASURER VICKY PRICE (805) 233-2258 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP ALICE SMITH (805) 777-1075 [email protected]
DIRECTORS:
PUBLICITY ELLIE STAIGHT (805) 497-8187 [email protected]
REFRESHMENTS CHIYOKO TANGER (805) [email protected]
LIBRARY EWA GAGO (805)744-1561 [email protected]
RAFFLE Phil Peck 818 324 0382 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER GAYLE BRODIE [email protected]
ORCHID POTTING HELP MARIAN MCWILLIANS (818) [email protected]
JUDGING CHAIRPERSON RINA SOTO (818) 480-2644 [email protected]
DIRECTOR AT LARGE SUSAN DUBIN (805) 497-6700 [email protected]
DIRECTOR AT LARGE JOE GRODELL (805) 492-1569 [email protected]
MEETING PLACE AND DIRECTIONS
Conejo Orchid Society General meetings are usually held at 7:00 PM on the second Monday of the month at:
Westlake Village Town Hall
31200 East Oak Crest Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Meeting directions:
Take the 101 and exit Lindero Canyon
Turn South. Turn left on Agoura Rd.
Turn right on East Oak Crest Drive
(the third street on the right)
The Town Hall is the first drive on the left
Neighboring Societies :
SANTA BARBARA ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Santa Barbara at 7:30 PM
For information call - 805-965-2536
VENTURA ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Ventura Townehouse at 6:50 PM
4900 Telegraph Rd (7th floor), Ventura
Call Jean - 805-642-4815
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ORCHID SOCIETY
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Sepulveda Garden Center,
16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Call (805) 532-0080 and ask for Mike.
ORCHID SHOWS AND EVENTS!!
January 16 – 17 – Paphiopedilum Guild, Hyatt Santa Barbara. Orchiddigest.org for tickets
February 12 - 14 Newport Harbor Orchid Society Show, Westminster Mall
March 4 -6 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, Earl Warren Showgrounds