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DENNIS OLIVAS speaking on "Cymbidium Companions" 8pm Tuesday, September 7th IN PERSON and via Zoom Dennis Olivas was born on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. As a lad, he helped his mom grow her orchids and got hooked. He joined the Future Farmers of America and his project was raising and selling these beautiful and exotic plants. In 1980 he moved to the mainland and swore off the orchid family; not for long as he was introduced to Rod McLellan’s 'Acres of Orchids'. First he filled his home with upwards of 6,000 plants, but realized there was no room for him! To feed his addiction, he leased a greenhouse space for his ever-burgeoning orchid collection. He is a past President of the San Francisco Orchid Society, Peninsula Orchid Society, Diablo View Orchid Society and the Santa Cruz Orchid Society. He is an accredited judge of the American Orchid Society. His talk will focus on orchids that you can grow outside with your Cymbidiums, and will suggest species and hybrids that will grow well outside in the Bay area. Dennis is co-owner of D&D Flowers in Daly City. https://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/monthly-meeting.htmlTfull-bloom2019.return.khlklk."to !"#$ %" & %"'()**'""+ &!" ,#!"-"# $.//)&!"0 122&3" 1"& &#" "" """4($ , )***% 5%# #4# #&,5./)6 " .7- %
IN PERSON MEETINGS ARE BACK! Next Meeting: 7pm Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers). Building opens at 6.30pm for AOS judging. AND virtual meeting via Zoom. Zoom password is: SFOS2021 More details on page 4. Welcome new members! Dorothy Sanchirico, Adam Farrar, Richard Felker, and Will Beecher joined us this month. AOS judging: Pac Central JC has resumed on the 3rd Saturday each month, 9am-noon, at Filoli Gardens in Woodside; for more info - James Heilig (heiligja@msu.edu) CA Sierra Nevada JC's typically 1st Sunday each month at Dueling Dogs Brewery Co. (or at Gold Country Orchids) in Lincoln; plant entry at 8:15am, judging at 9am. For more info - Lynne Murrell (lynne.murrell@outlook.com)
For over 70 years the SFOS mission has been to foster the culture and conservation of orchids and to promote education of its members and the public about orchids. Our goals include: an exchange of information from exhibitions, publications, and the Internet, maintenance of a reference library, and participation in worldwide activities.
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SEPTEMBER 2021- Volume 70 Number 9
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September 2021 - Volume 70 Number 9
From the President Jean Lee has been on my mind a lot this past month – I had spent a wonderful day hanging out with her on June 5th and it has been such a shock to lose her so abruptly. Many others knew Jean better than me, but we did chat every month or so these past several years. I started interviewing people to gather a better historical record of SFOS, and Jean was obviously one of the first people I spoke to – I recorded the interview so I could reference the details if needed – and it was a great opportunity to get her to tell me more of her backstory – and I incorporated that into the memorial piece you’ll see elsewhere here in the newsletter. Jean cared deeply about the people and sustainability of SFOS. Though nothing is 100% guaranteed in the pandemic world, we are planning to resume in-person monthly meetings at the SF County Fair Building “Hall of Flowers” in Golden Gate Park on September 7th – with a similar format as before (announcements starting around 7pm, followed by show & tell, a speaker and an opportunity table), except to incorporate a hybrid meeting option to allow virtual attendance via Zoom, and we are planning for AOS judging to resume as before with plant entry between 6:30-7pm. Losing Jean has made it even more of an imperative to me to make the most of every day. Do what makes you happy. Be kind and generous to others. Take time to say hello- let us know what's on your mind and how to get to know you better! Looking forward to seeing you soon whether virtually or in-person. Jeff
Jean Lee, taken at Orchids in the Park 2017 by Ron Parsons
Erik Sayle and Jean Lee, June 5th 2021
Frances Larose and Jean Lee, Pacific Orchid Exhibition 2017
Remembering Jean Lee Jean Lee served as President of SFOS in 1994, 2003-2005, and from 2006-2011, as well as in various other positions for over 20 years, and was a key force behind the Pacific Orchid Exposition and Orchids in the Park. She was an active volunteer with the Garden Club and Auxiliary, as well as at the Conservatory of Flowers – where she recalled being on the day of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake with then director George Marcopulos preparing orchids for AOS judging. One of Jean’s favorite memories as SFOS President was her trip to an orchid show in Japan with Tom Perlite. Jean moved to the SF Bay Area from Michigan in 1964 while finishing up a Masters degree. She was a biologist and researcher at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI) working on topics as diverse as the impact of space travel on blood biochemistry with collaborators from NASA’s Ames Research Center to EPA-funded studies of the pesticide toxicology profiles on life cycle stages of the Bay Mussel. She was an avid photographer, artist, and a collector of gems and minerals, Japanese wood blocks, and animal bronze sculptures. Jean had an orchid business (installing creative orchid arrangements for clients), an antique business, and designed jewelry. Her passion for mineral collecting extended beyond local show displays to taking trips abroad, as recently as November 2016 when she went to Myanmar with a small group from the Bay Area Mineralogists. Jean Lee passed away on August 1st, 2021. She will be sorely missed.
In-person meetings return! Welcome back to the Hall of Flowers! We are delighted to welcome vaccinated members back to in-person meetings at the Hall of Flowers in Golden Gate Park. To protect one another, please be prudent: wear your mask, and stay away if you're feeling ill. Please bring your plants for the first in-person Show and Tell of 2021! Please do keep an eye on your email for updates. We hope very much to see everyone in person, but if local circumstances change we may need to return to exclusively virtual meetings. Tips for the Virtual Meeting on Zoom We will still be holding Zoom versions of our meetings to maintain access for unvaccinated members, and for those who have preferred the virtual format. PLEASE RSVP for the Zoom meeting via our website (www.orchidsanfrancisco.org) and rather than just calling in, everyone is encouraged to either use the weblink or download the Zoom app ahead of the meeting to be able to better see and share the video content. We will do “show and tell” - so plan to have either your plants nearby to share live pics or preferably take/send pics ahead of time to share - send up to 3 show and tell pics by email to Lynne Murrell (lynne.murrell@outlook.com) by no later than the day before the meeting – though sooner is of course better to give her more time to prepare! The link to join the meeting is: https://zoom.us/j/2093634933 Note the password has been changed to: SFOS2021 The following devices all will work: Desktop computer, PC or Mac, Tablets, Cell Phones. If the device has a camera and a microphone you can use it. Sometimes your PC may not have a microphone and in that case you can still use the computer and monitor and call in on the phone with the phone number - but make sure to turn off the computer speakers to avoid static feedback.
Opportunity Table
We will raffle off plants provided by our speaker Dennis Olivas to attendees who are members "in good standing" - so be sure your 2021 dues are paid before the meeting!
Laelia purpurata var. schusteriana Tanya Lam
Laelia purpurata striata Dave Hermeyer
During the active Shelter-In-Place and while future in-person meetings of the SFOS are suspended, we will do a virtual Show & Tell each month. If you would like to participate you may send a max. of 3 pictures/videos ahead of time to lynne.murrell@outlook.com
Laelia purpurata 'San Bar Venosa' Bill Weaver
Monthly Show & Tell Table Members took pictures of their blooming plants & growspaces
Laelia purpurata flammea 'Jean Webster' Dave Hermeyer
Blc. Robert and Michael 'Hawaii' AM-AOS Jan Anderson
Lc Tropical Pointer Jan Anderson
Laelia purpurata var. carnea Tanya Lam
Laelia alaorii var. orlata Lynne Murrell
Cattleya mendelii Geoff Harris
Cattleya tigrina Glenn Finch
Cattleya canhamiana 'Azure Skies' AM-AOS Bill Weaver
Lc. Mini Purple 'Lea' Bill Weaver
Cattleya Golden Tang Jan Anderson
Bc. Roman Holiday Cori Majewski
Bl. Yellow Bird David Xie
Brassavola cucullata Tanya Lam
Paphiopedilum Lantern's Charm David Xie
Paphiopedilum Magically Superb Dale Martin
Paphiopedilum armeniacum Steve & Judy Lipson
Paphiopedilum Rollie Wilson 'Austin Creek' Dale Martin
Paphiopedilum hirsutissimum var. esquirolei Geoff Harris
Dendrobium paragnomus Susan Anderson
Dendrobium limpidum Judy Carney
Dendrobium hellwigianum Lynne Murrell
Dendrobium bensoniae Roberta Fox
Dendrobium albiflorum Robyn Harrison
Cadetia albiflorum Stuart Menaker
Dendrobium fleckeri Debra Vails-Qualters
Mystacidium braybonae Tom Pickford
Angraecum magdalenae Tom Pickford
Epigeneium fargesii Judy Carney
Meiracyllium trinasutum var. album Glenn Finch
Gongora tricolor Karen Salvini
Anguloa brevilabris Roberta Fox
Ornithocephalus ecuadorensis Kay Klumb
Lycaste aromatica Geoff Harris
Bulbophyllum tingabarinum Judy Carney
Bulbophyllum tingabarinum Dale Martin
Bulbophyllum auratum Kay Klumb
Adaglossum Tarantula 'Sweet Orange' Vincent Pietro
Oncidium Tsiku Marguerite Cori Majewski
Oncidium phymatochilum Jeff Harris
Alternative way to mount Orchids Andrea Laudate
Brassia arcuigera Karen Salvini
Lepanthopsis astrophora Cori Majewski
Masdevallia veitchiana Geoff Harris
Epidendrum parkinsonianum Dave Hermeyer
Encyclia guadalupeae Glenn Finch
Little Fuzzy and the Phals Steve & Judy Lipson
Dendrobium hancockii Mary Gerritsen
Copyright 2021 AOS Pacific Central Judging Center
©Ramon de los Santos
Recent Awards
from Pacific Central Judging Center - July 17, 2021
20215325 Barkeria melanocaulon 'Eric Langland' HCC 75 Exhibited by: Chaunie Langland
20215326 Cattleya purpurata var. werckhauseri striata 'Gilda's Stripes' HCC 79 Exhibited by: Amy and Ken Jacobsen
AOS Corner
NOTEWORTHY: AOS has announced the opening of the new ORCHID MARKETPLACE, which will replace the Orchid Source Directory. The advance copy promises: "a curated collection of the world’s top orchid vendors." Brought to you by the American Orchid Society, the Orchid Marketplace™ is where orchid growers discover orchid vendors from around the world. The Orchid Marketplace™ is mobile-friendly and fully searchable by keyword, product categories, or specialties. https://marketplace.aos.org/ Search by orchid genus, location, product, or specialty Find your favorite vendors (or discover new ones!) Browse by featured products and promotions MORE UPCOMING MONTHLY FREE WEBINARS: AOS continues to offer free Webinars with excellent and varied content, for all levels of Orchid growers (note that times are EDT): REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE FREE WEBINARS, so the AOS can send you the link. To register go to: http://www.aos.org/orchids/webinars.aspx Can’t make it on the scheduled date or time? We digitize the webinars and they are available to view at your leisure. TWO MONTHLY AOS ORCHID JUDGINGS are Now Available: Please bring a mask, and respect Social Distancing. ·Pacific Central Judging Centeris judging on the 3rdSaturday of each month at Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Canada Road, Woodside CA.NEXT Judging isSat. September 18, 9:00am.Questions? Contact James Heiligheiligja@msu.eduCome for the judging, and also tour the beautiful Filoli Gardens. ·California Sierra Nevada Judging Center’s (CSNJC) next outdoor judging (or indoors if it is too hot)SUNDAY September 5.Plant entry begins at 8:15amat Dueling Dogs Brewing Co, 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln CA. Questions? Contact Lynne Murrell:lynne.murrell@outlook.comCome for the judging and enjoy the brewpub, food trucks, and covered picnic areas! 2021 Fall Members Meeting & Centennial Celebration October 27-30th, 2021 The Biltmore Hotel,A National Historic Landmark 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Event Registration (aos.org)https://secure.aos.org/event/register Until we meet again, hopefully SOON, stay healthy and Happy Growing. Lynne Murrell AOS Representative
AOS ORCHID JUDGINGS are Now Available: Please bring a mask, and respect Social Distancing. Pacific Central Judging Center will be judging before the Tuesday September 7th SFOS meeting at the San Francisco County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers). Plant entry begins at 6.30pm. Pacific Central Judging Center is also judging on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Filoli Historic House & Garden, 86 Canada Road, Woodside CA. NEXT Judging is Saturday September 18, 9:00am. Questions? Contact James Heilig: heiligja@msu.edu Come for the judging, and also tour the beautiful Filoli Gardens. California Sierra Nevada Judging Center’s (CSNJC) next outdoor judging (or indoors if it is too hot) is on SUNDAY September 5. Plant entry begins at 8:15am at Dueling Dogs Brewing Co, 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln CA. Questions? Contact Lynne Murrell: lynne.murrell@outlook.com Come for the judging and enjoy the brewpub, food trucks, and covered picnic areas! 2021 Fall Members Meeting & Centennial Celebration October 27-30th, 2021 The Biltmore Hotel, A National Historic Landmark 1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Event Registration (aos.org) https://secure.aos.org/event/register Until we meet again, hopefully SOON, stay healthy and Happy Growing. Lynne Murrell AOS Representative
Attendees: Jeff Harris, Cori Majewski, Alie Fishman, Faye Rabino, Heidi Arno, Beth McDowell, Geoff Harris, Lynne Murrell, Stuart Menaker Absent: Dave Hermeyer & Hana Hardy Zoom Board meeting called to order: (7:05pm) President's update: Jeff Embezzlement Case Update: we are continuing to get repayment from Jack on schedule - next hearing date is 9am on Sept 1st in Department 23. Treasurer’s report: Faye Monthly (June and July 2021) finance reports At the June meeting the Board recommended deferring review of the June 2021 report until the next board meeting (on August 9), due to a delay by the accountant (Kim Arden) in completing the finance report - which needed additional reconciliation of receipts from the June Shelldance member plant sale to be finalized. Both were presented and discussed. Alie moved to approve the June & July finance reports. Geoff seconds. VP’s update: Cori Programming Updates: Next meeting - Sep 7 - Dennis Olivas (D & D Orchids) - “Cymbidium Companions” with an in-person opportunity plant table Oct 5 - Dr. Kristen Uthus (from New World Orchids in Michigan) - “Masdevallias and Draculas: Not As Scary as you Think” Sep 21st Oakville Ranch Trip update by Stuart: 13/14 people signed up. 5 cars. 1 spot may be left ($25/pp) - Stuart coordinating. Membership update: Heidi Welcomed 4 new members this past month: Dorothy Sanchirico, Adam Farrar, Richard Felker and Will Beecher. Aug 3rd meeting attendance (24 people participated in show & tell; 70 people attended the meeting on Zoom) Newsletter editor update: Beth - reminder to submit contributions including classified ads by the 15th of the month for target e-distribution of newsletter by the 20th of the month Old Business: Update on website/social media and other activities ongoing by John Rushworth Member plant sale update European flower trip May 29 - June 7, 2022 to Netherlands and Belgium - for an event called Floriade 2022 - plan to launch advertising ASAP; $200 donation per paid referral - trip description at link: https://wemaketraveleasy.com/floriade-expo POE 2022 SHOW COMMITTEE next meeting - Monday August 16th at 7pm by Zoom, with in-person option at Jeff’s house including a pre-meeting potluck dinner starting around 5:45pm - please RSVP. New Business: Jean Lee memorial - considering dedication of an educational fund / scholarship / memorial display? - will post in the next newsletter and solicit other ideas from the membership. Changes for Tiny Jungle gift codes are set up in their ETSY site ONLY going forward (not using EBAY or Website) - encourage those with unused codes to redeem them ASAP and definitely before the December 2021 holiday party when we will re-distribute and close the books for the year - shipping costs no longer included POE 2022 - efforts to insure income by pre-sales; need everyone’s help with outreach for sponsorships; vendor invites to be discussed at Aug 16th meeting Social Media strategy - rotating topics for emphasis / content areas of focus - YouTube channel - deferred until next meeting Next Board Meeting: Monday Sept 13 at 7pm - Zoom Meetings to be scheduled by Cori - including Sept 20 Show Committee Meeting. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
SFOS Board Meeting Minutes August 9th, 2021
Cymbidium 'Windermere' Bill Weaver
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Join the OCA for an Orchids in the Wild Trip to the island of Sicily (Italy) April 9 – April 20, 2022 Did you miss out on the Switzerland trip? Here is another chance for you to experience terrestrial Orchids in the Wild! Itinerary and more detailed information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18xfs3gFgNuGXToDZRT4s01d1Y GgfHcFr/view?usp=sharing There is no final price for the tour as yet. We are anticipating that it will be no more than $6000, and as soon as we have that information we will update the pdf file. However, if people want to reserve a place on the tour, they will need to contact Mary Gerritsen (see link above) and send their $1000 deposit to the OCA (see link above). We hope you can join us! Due to limitations in accommodations and transportation, the maximum number of tour participants is 12. Our Contact Information Orchid Conservation Alliance 564 Arden Dr Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 518-5120 https://orchidconservationalliance.org
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NOC Symposium Registration now open! We're pleased to report that registration for the 2022 Port Angeles, WA Symposium is now open. The planning process has resumed and most of the details remain unchanged. Last month Rick Burian visited the Olympic Peninsula (yes, it's still there) where he checked out the venue, tried the food we have planned and, oh yes, he saw lots of orchids. You will recall that we are limited to 100 registrants. We have 54 "holdovers" so only 46 places remain. Don't miss the opportunity to visit one of our most spectacular national parks, reconnect with old friends (as well as make some new ones), and enjoy the special orchids of the Pacific Northwest. Additional information and registration instructions can be found on our website: nativeorchidconference.org
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Current SFOS Contacts President: Jeff Harris (president@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Vice President: Cori Majewski (VP@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Secretary: Alie Fishman (secretary@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Treasurer (CFO): Faye Rabino (CFO@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Directors: Geoff Harris (geoff@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Stuart Menaker (stuart@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Lynne Murrell (lynne@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Hana Hardy (hana@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Past President: Dave Hermeyer (dave@hermeyer.us) Membership Chair: Heidi Arno (membership@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Newsletter Editor: Beth McDowell (beth@orchidsanfrancisco.org) AOS Representative: Lynne Murrell (lynne@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Orchid Digest Representative: Faye Rabino Librarian/Historian: seeking new rep. Show Chair: Cori Majewski Webmaster: John Rushworth (johnrush@orchidsanfrancisco.org) General Inquiries: (info@orchidsanfrancisco.org)
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