Just a thought, what about a mock student judging class session.
Have some members bring in plants & have a resident judge tell all!
It could be staggered over several meetings as there is probably a
ton of info.
Cheers Wendy (Who has only been to one society meeting in her life)!

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 21:15:38 GMT, Diana Kulaga wrote:

All,

I'm going into my second year as veep of our local OS, and I'm in charge of
doing an orchid clinic, which I do myself, and also scheduling speakers. The
speakers are the simple part, since we have many wonderful growers in the
area. Anyone have unique ideas for society meetings? I found a couple of
Kathy's, and I'm definitely going to try them. Repotting, semi-hydro,
mounting, etc, are all pretty much worn thin.

And to get the ball rolling, I'll share a format that I occasionally use,
with great success. I break the attendees into smaller groups (one time I
handed out cards with pictures of 4 different orchids and the attendees had
to find the members of their group without talking - funny), and put someone
experienced in charge of each, doing whatever demonstration I've planned.

All input greatly appreciated!

Diana

Good idea, Wendy. I think I'd need to 'borrow' a judge from another
society, though. I don't think we actually have one in PSLOS.

Diana

Good idea, Wendy. I think I'd need to 'borrow' a judge from another
society, though. I don't think we actually have one in PSLOS.

Diana

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge as a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Good idea, Wendy. I think I'd need to 'borrow' a judge from another
society, though. I don't think we actually have one in PSLOS.

Diana

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge as a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
link.net...
Good idea, Wendy. I think I'd need to 'borrow' a judge from another
society, though. I don't think we actually have one in PSLOS.

Diana

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge as
a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

LOL! If we have an AOS judge, then I am not aware of him/her. Out of
curiousity, I will ask at our next meeting.

Diana

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge as
a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

LOL! If we have an AOS judge, then I am not aware of him/her. Out of
curiousity, I will ask at our next meeting.

Diana

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:38:19 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge as
a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

LOL! If we have an AOS judge, then I am not aware of him/her. Out of
curiousity, I will ask at our next meeting.

Diana


The judging center was trying to get more plants presented each
month. So we had the senior judge go down the show and tell
table and talk about some of the exceptional plants brought for
show and tell. Too bad the judging had been the Sat. before.

During this same time that put bright stickers on plants that
rated a look over at judging. Net result I think was a couple of
clerks and maybe two more people bringing plants to judging.

I too marvel at the possibility of a FL OS with out a judge.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:38:19 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge as
a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

LOL! If we have an AOS judge, then I am not aware of him/her. Out of
curiousity, I will ask at our next meeting.

Diana


The judging center was trying to get more plants presented each
month. So we had the senior judge go down the show and tell
table and talk about some of the exceptional plants brought for
show and tell. Too bad the judging had been the Sat. before.

During this same time that put bright stickers on plants that
rated a look over at judging. Net result I think was a couple of
clerks and maybe two more people bringing plants to judging.

I too marvel at the possibility of a FL OS with out a judge.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

FWIW, SEPOS has informal judging at each meeting of all plants brought in
for the show table. It is a good way for folks to learn about what's good
and not, how well prepared a plant was, etc., and at the end of the society
year, awards are given for points accumulated.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:38:19 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge
as
a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

LOL! If we have an AOS judge, then I am not aware of him/her. Out of
curiousity, I will ask at our next meeting.

Diana


The judging center was trying to get more plants presented each
month. So we had the senior judge go down the show and tell
table and talk about some of the exceptional plants brought for
show and tell. Too bad the judging had been the Sat. before.

During this same time that put bright stickers on plants that
rated a look over at judging. Net result I think was a couple of
clerks and maybe two more people bringing plants to judging.

I too marvel at the possibility of a FL OS with out a judge.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

FWIW, SEPOS has informal judging at each meeting of all plants brought in
for the show table. It is a good way for folks to learn about what's good
and not, how well prepared a plant was, etc., and at the end of the society
year, awards are given for points accumulated.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!
..
"Susan Erickson" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 20:38:19 GMT, "Diana Kulaga"
wrote:

[thud]

You mean there's a society in Florida that *doesn't* have an AOS judge
as
a
member??

Wonders never cease!

K Barrett

LOL! If we have an AOS judge, then I am not aware of him/her. Out of
curiousity, I will ask at our next meeting.

Diana


The judging center was trying to get more plants presented each
month. So we had the senior judge go down the show and tell
table and talk about some of the exceptional plants brought for
show and tell. Too bad the judging had been the Sat. before.

During this same time that put bright stickers on plants that
rated a look over at judging. Net result I think was a couple of
clerks and maybe two more people bringing plants to judging.

I too marvel at the possibility of a FL OS with out a judge.
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

Ditto for Pinelands over here on the other side of the river.

Ray wrote:
FWIW, SEPOS has informal judging at each meeting of all plants brought in
for the show table. It is a good way for folks to learn about what's good
and not, how well prepared a plant was, etc., and at the end of the society
year, awards are given for points accumulated.

Ditto for Pinelands over here on the other side of the river.

Ray wrote:
FWIW, SEPOS has informal judging at each meeting of all plants brought in
for the show table. It is a good way for folks to learn about what's good
and not, how well prepared a plant was, etc., and at the end of the society
year, awards are given for points accumulated.

Yes, I like that idea, Ray. Kathy did something similar to that (I found it
completely by accident while surfing around) in CA. That is an idea I intend
to implement.

Diana