Oklahoma Orchid Society
Growing Better Orchids
November 20, 2011 Meeting Minutes
The meeting, held at the home of Johnita and Lionel Turner, was called to order by President, Jana
Butcher.
There were 14 members present and one guest.
Reports:
Minutes
Motion made, seconded and passed to approve the minutes of the October meeting.
Treasurer
Carolyn reported the Society had a balance of $25,496.35 including $20.75 in assets as if close of
business November 19, 2011. Motion was made, seconded and passed to approve the Treasurer
’sReport. SWROGA
Carolyn reminded the members of the upcoming SWROGA Show and meeting in Wichita, TX, April 25
through 29, 2012.
Great Plains Judging Center
Howard reported there were seven plants to judge on November 19, with two awards given. Pictures
will be available on the website.
AOS
Irene reported that the AOS buildings and offices have been sold and payment has been received. AOS
will be temporarily storing their library at the University of Florida. A partnership with the Fairchild
Botanical Tropical Gardens in Coral Gables, Florida is being negotiated to house the thousands of orchids
that are currently at the Del Ray, Florida facility.
Orchid Digest
No report
Garden Club
No report
Old Business
Jana reported that there were two entries received for the spring 2012 Show Flier Contest. The fliers
were displayed and vote by closed ballot was taken. Flier #1 received the majority votes. Honorable
mention was made for Flier #2. Congratulations went to Carolyn McCabe, winner, and a BIG thank you
to Andy Harding, runner-up, for entering the contest.
Jana reported that a coordinator for Green Growers was still needed. Mike Friday agreed to share the
coordination with Lowell McCabe.
New Business
Carolyn announced that dues for 2012 are now being accepted. Dues remain at $20.00 per individual
and $25.00 per family membership.
The OOS Christmas Party will be held at Johnita and Lionel’s home at 6:00 on Saturday, December 17.
There will be a pot luck dinner and a dirty Santa gift exchange. All attendees should bring an orchid
related gift with a minimum value of $10.00 as well as something for the pot luck.
2012 Spring Show
Sign-up sheets for the Spring Show are available at each meeting. Committee Chairs are still needed.
Candy Cozzens has volunteered to put the OOS exhibit together. She will need assistance. Please let
Candy know if you will be willing to help out with the exhibit.
Program
None
Meeting adjourned.
Minutes submitted by Carolyn McCabe