March 2016 newsletter - Conejo Orchid Society

Conejo Orchid Society
Vol. 36, No. 3 www.conejoorchidsociety.org Mar., 2016
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, FROM KATHY BOALS
It’s Showtime!
Well, setup for Conejo Orchid Society’s display at the Santa Barbara International Orchid Show starts Tues. March 1 at
12:00 noon. Vicky and her crew have designed another fantastic display- this year even including a waterfall. Several of
you have signed up to help but we can always use more hands- please contact Vicky Price if you can help on Tues. or
Wed. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated, even if you can only stay for a couple of hours. ALSO: teardown is very
important! Sunday afternoon starting at 5:00 pm when the show closes. Your help would be appreciated!
Our monthly meeting will be March 14 and our speaker will be Pam Aitchison of the San Fernando Valley Orchid
Society. Make sure you don’t bring the little kids to the meeting as her topic will be “Orchids: Sex, Lies and
Perceptions”.
See you all at the show and the meeting!
Kathy
The Santa Barbara Show
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Display
The Santa Barbara show is early this year, but we have our display ready to go. Participating in the setup is
lots of fun. You get to see what everybody else is doing and you get to just immerse yourself in orchids. For
me (the editor), it is my drug of choice!
Another special tradition is Vicky’s delicious spaghetti Wednesday night after setup. A few of us have our RVs
in the RV lot at the fairgrounds. We gather for spaghetti, orchids and wine… sounds good, huh?!!
And the
ribbon judging on Thursday is such a wonderful learning experience.
The weather looks like it will be good for the show. What a nice way to spend the day at the show, good food
around town, and ORCHID OPEN HOUSES!
Remember, there will be open houses during the SB show at Cal-Orchids, SBOE, Hatfields, Orchids Royale, and
more! And remember Leslie’s rule of purchases: If you buy 10 or less, you didn’t buy a thing. And the $7.50
Santa Barbara Orchid Estate specials – 2 of those count as only 1 purchase. So consider this method of
counting before you tell your spouse how you did…
Pam Aitchison
Orchids: Sex, Lies & Deception (Orchid Pollination)
Our guest speaker for March is Pamela Aitchison. Pam is a Certified University of California Master Gardener and has been for
many years. Pam is a regular guest lecturer and California State University at Northridge (CSUN), and is also a mentor and
trainer for the new class of Master Gardeners each year. She regularly teaches gardening classes at Community Gardens,
Schools, Fairs and Garden Clubs. Class topics include Organic Gardening, Sustainable Landscaping, Building Quality Soil,
Composting, Tree Care and Pruning and Edible Gardening.
Pam has loved orchids most of her life and has been growing orchids for more than 30 years. Pam is the Vice President of the
San Fernando Valley Orchid Society. Pam is also the webmaster for the SFVOS and Editor for their newsletter. Pam lives in
Northridge, and grows many types of orchids in her greenhouse and outdoors. Her favorites include Arpophyllum, Cattleyas,
Cymbidiums, Dendrobiums, Epidendrums, Oncidiums, Maxillaria, Miltonias, Oncidiums, Vandas, Vanilla Orchids and
Zygopetalums.
At our March meeting, Pam
presentation about the
orchid pollination. Orchid
than the flowers of most other
their reproductive methods are
unique. Many orchid flowers
illusions and trickery to lure
will be showing us a
fascinating world of
flowers are different
plant species, and
even more
resort to clever
their pollinators.
HUNTINGTON VOLUNTEERS ARE AT IT AGAIN
Joe Grodell, Kathy Boals, Leslie Naines-Brown and Gayle Brodie were busy at the Huntington during the last month! They
have been repotting the large cattleya collection, mounting some of the miniature orchids, setting up drip lines for new
additions to the Cymbidium species collection, and working on orchid propagation in the orchid lab and in the greenhouse.
The greenhouse is ablaze with blooms being prepared for the Santa Barbara Show, and the volunteers can be justifiably proud
of their part in maintaining this amazing collection of orchids.
Our Annual Fundraiser
Our annual fundraiser will be June 3-5 at the Thousand Oaks Library. It is not too early to think about your participation. We
will need volunteers to help set up, tear down, talk to customers and generally show your smiling faces to the public. We
always hope to educate the public and encourage them to join our society.
It is also not too early to think about any plants you would like to donate or consign. One of our major successes of last year
was when Kathy Boals cleaned out her greenhouse! She had nice plants with a picture of the flowers and they sold before she
even got them on the tables!
I know I am already looking at which plants I will be dividing and donating. I already divided a red cymbidium! Do I really
need 4 red cyms???? Do I need 3 of those purple dendrobiums???? Time to cull my herd…
All plants should be in good health and clean. Remember, these plants reflect on our society so we want to make sure we are
providing quality plants. By dividing them early, they will have some time to establish new roots before the show.
February Judging Results
Conejo Orchid Society Plant Awards
Feb. 8, 2016; Judges: Gayle Brodie and Jacquelyn Clements
Category
Place
Miniature Orchids
1
Oncidium / Odontoglossum
Standard Cattleya
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Paphiopedilum / Phragmipedium
Small Flower Species & Hybrids
Red March Species
Best of Show
Plant Name
Grown By
Pleurothallis ornata
Colmanara Wildcat
Potinara Martha Clarke
Bc. Punakea
Paph. Corsair
Paph. Leeanum
Coelogyne Unchained Melody
Ludisia discolor
Dendrochillum wenzelii
Jacquelyn Clement
Bill Gunning
Ewa Gago
Bill Gunning
Ewa Gago
Ewa Gago
Ewa Gago
Brenda Rule
Ewa Gago
Paph Corsair
Ewa Gago
Best Of Show
Paphiopedilum Corasir – Ewa Gago
First Place Plant Awards
First Place Plant Awards (Contd.)
January Meeting Plant Judging – Update and corrections
The plant judging results reported in the February newsletter from our January meeting were incomplete and
included one misidentification. We have been able to identify the contributors for all but one of the winning
plants. The first place winner in the Oncidium category was misidentified. The corrected table of winning
plants, and the first place awarded Oncidium are shown below.
Category
Oncidium / Odontoglossum
Standard Cattleya
Miniature Cattleya
Paphiopedilum / Phragmipedium
Dendrobium
Large Flower Species & Hybrids
Small Flower Species & Hybrids
Red March Species
Best of Show
Place
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Plant Name
Grown By
Colmanara Wildcat
Intergeneric 'No-Name'
Lc. Prism Pauste 'The Clown'
Lc. Mari
Laelia anceps
Lc. Mari's Song x Hsinying Excell
Phragmipedium Noirmont
Paphiopedilum Rosy Dawn
Dend. Victoria Reginae
Angraecum leonis
Den. Jonathan's Glory 'Dark Joy'
Dendrochillum Cobbianum
Jan Danciger
Brenda Rule
Ewa Gago
Ewa Gago
Rina Soto
???
Ewa Gago
Ewa Gago
Ewa Gago
Kathy Boals
Marcy Wingard
Rina Soto
Lc. Prism Pauste 'The Clown'
Ewa Gago
AOS WEBINARS DURING March
THE MARCH 2016 AOS CORNER – From the desk of Denise Lucero, Committee Member, Orchid
Society Membership and Affiliated Societies Committee (dluceroaosmembership@gmail.com)
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
American Orchid Society Greenhouse Chat with Ron McHatton:
Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 8:30-9:30 PM EST Everyone is invited
Ask ANYTHING! Not only is he incredibly smart, he speaks in easy terms!
Register now!!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/467318102580751874
Growing Under Lights
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 8:30-9:30 PM EST Everyone is invited
Join author Steven Frowine to find out how to grow orchids with modest light requirements under artificial lights.
He will focus on newer fluorescent lights. Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchids), slipper orchids, and most miniature orchids
grow well under lights. Steve has been growing under lights for over 50 Years.
Register now!!
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9099902750991947266
WHAT ARE WEBINARS? Webinars are an Internet conference where you can hear the speaker and view his
presentation, ask questions, and hear interactions from other members of the audience. You can join either on
your computer or by phone. You can join from anywhere, via your MAC, PC or even your mobile device. Audio is
included, so attendees can phone in or use VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). You will need a microphone for
your computer to use VoIP.
WANT TO LEARN, BUT CAN’T MAKE THE DATE? The live Webinars will be recorded and posted on the AOS
website, where you will find a link allowing you to view the webinars at your convenience.
2016 CONEJO CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Member Meetings (speakers / activity) January 11- George Hatfield – Cymbidium Species
February 8 – James Rose – Orchids of Madagascar
March 14 – Pam Aitchison – Orchids: Sex, Lies & Deception (Orchid Pollination)
April 11 – Tim Culbertson - Stanhopeas
May 9 – Arthur Pinkers - Coelogynes
June 13 – Peter Lin – Mini Cattleyas
July 13 – Sandra Tillisch Svoboda – Orchids of Bhutan
August 21 (Sunday) – Cal Orchids Picnic
September 12 - Harry Phillips – Perception and Reality of Growing Orchids
October 12 – Fred Clarke – Bulbophyllums
November 14 – Holiday Potluck and Bingo
December - No Meeting - Happy Holidays
Library Show and Sale
June 3 – June 5 Thousand Oaks Library
NEW 2016 COS MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
COS MEMBERSHIP
Alice Smith, Chairman
Hi everyone. I am honored to be your Membership Chairman for the 2016 year. I got
a slow start, but promise to make improvements every month! For 2015, the printed
Membership Directory displayed 64 members. Currently I have received checks or cash
from 24 families to renew their membership for 2016. If you want to have your name
in the 2016 directory, I will need to receive your Membership Application (below) by
February 15. So, please fill out the Application and send it to me at 1322 Southwind
Circle, Westlake 91361. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 805-777-1075.
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 kbboals@roadrunner.com
1st VP – PROGRAMS BILL GUNNING (805) 279-0334 wjgunning@gmail.com
2nd VP – CULTURE SESSIONS LESLIE NAINES-BROWN (805) 492-6794queenlnb@msn.com
TREASURER VICKY PRICE (805) 233-2258 vicky-price@hotmail.com
MEMBERSHIP ALICE SMITH (805) 777-1075 alycejean@aol.com
DIRECTORS:
PUBLICITY ELLIE STAIGHT (805) 497-8187 nonnakat@verizon.net
REFRESHMENTS CHIYOKO TANGER (805) 529-6536lotusmk9@roadrunner.com
LIBRARY EWA GAGO (805)744-1561 ewcia1028@verizon.net
RAFFLE Phil Peck 818 324 0382 fishyphil@gmail.com
NEWSLETTER LESLIE NAINES-BROWN (805)551-6699 queenlnb@msn.com
ORCHID POTTING HELP MARIAN MCWILLIANS (818) 421-0024memcwilliams@netscape.net
JUDGING CHAIRPERSON RINA SOTO (818) 480-2644 sotorina@gmail.com
DIRECTOR AT LARGE SUSAN DUBIN (805) 497-6700 susandubin@roadrunner.com
DIRECTOR AT LARGE JOE GRODELL (805) 492-1569 jjgrodell@roadrunner.com
DIRECTOR AT LARGE GAYLE BRODIE (805) 551-8620 glbrodie@aolL.com
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!!
-March 4 -6 Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, Earl Warren Showgrounds
-Orchid Digest Speaker's Day June 4th, 2016: "Cattleyas"
Huntington Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
This 14th year of Speaker's Day features talks on the glorious and
diverse Cattleya alliance. Plus a fine banquet, AOS judging, and select
vendors. For more info visit www.orchiddigest.org .
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**36th Annual Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Summer Open House**
July 8-10, 2016, Friday & Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM; Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM
Held at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate, 1250 Orchid Drive, Santa Barbara, CA
93111