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Compact Vandaceous Species and Hybrids Peter Lin Compact Vandaceous Species and Hybrids. Learn about the many different small growing species and hybrids within the Vanda alliance. This fast-paced presentation will include many pictures along with cultural tips. Peter started growing orchids over 30 years ago, but then stopped due to school and starting a career. It wasn't until about 14 years ago that the orchid "bug" came back and he is now heavily involved once again. He is an accredited judge with the American Orchid Society and a hybridizer of mini-catts. He enjoys meeting with other orchid enthusiasts, and can often be found at various orchid shows and societies around the country.He also has thousands of photos of his orchids that he maintains on Flickr. You can view them by typing this address into the internet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/minicatt/collections/ Due to limited growing space, Peter likes to specialize in miniature orchids, both species and hybrids, and has received numerous AOS awards. His other interests in orchids include Dendrobiums, Angraecoids, and Neofinetias. He maintains a collection of a thousand or more orchids at his home in Southern California in 3 small greenhouses, as well as in the house under fluorescent lights. https://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org/monthly-meeting.htmlTfull-bloom2019.return.khlklk."to !"#$ %" & %"'()**'""+ &!" ,#!"-"# $.//)&!"0 122&3" 1"& &#" "" """4($ , )***% 5%# #4# #&,5./)6 " .7- %
Next Meeting: 7pm on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, a virtual meeting via Zoom. NOTE: we updated the Zoom password - Details are on page 3. AOS judging by the Pacific Central Judging Center is still on hold until further notice. However, California Sierra Nevada JC's next AOS judging session will be Sunday, March 7th at Dueling Dogs Brewery Co. 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648 If weather is too cold, the backup location is Gold Country Orchids 390 Big Ben Rd. Lincoln, CA 95648 916-645-8600 Plant entry at 8:15am & judging will start at 9am.
For over 65 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.
March 2021- Volume 70 Number 3
Barkeria shoemakeri
March 2021 - Volume 70 Number 3
Barkeria scandens 'Super'
Cyrtorchis arcuata
Barkeria Friederike Kuehl 'Black & White'
Microcoelia sp.
From the President If we imagine there was no pandemic, we would typically have been immersed now in the details of our 69th annual Pacific Orchid Exposition. Because we have no POE or OITP now in 2021, the spring may feel a bit more empty - but I also keep thinking about what it will take to get the show and sale up again in 2022 – Should we do anything differently? I have heard from many members that despite missing the in person meetings, they whole-heartedly hope we continue to still keep some virtual option for our monthly meetings when they eventually can resume in person. What do you think? Reach out and let me know! Speaking of the member meetings, at the February 2nd meeting with Dennis Szeszko & Robert Marsh doing their tag-team talk on Barkerias, we had our best Zoom turnout yet (over 85 people). The talk and another superb Show & Tell session run by Lynne was recorded and is available in the members’ section of our website or on our YouTube channel. On March 2nd we welcome back Peter Lin of Diamond Orchids talking about Mini Vandas – and we have arranged for an extra special “opportunity table” - for our paid up SFOS members present at the end of the meeting, we will raffle off 16 $25 gift codes to Diamond Orchids as well as 10 $20 gift codes to use at The Tiny Jungle, and a $35 gift code for use at Fresh To You Farm. So remember to renew your dues if you have not done so already. As always, PLEASE RSVP for the Zoom meeting via our website (www.orchidsanfrancisco.org) and send up to3show and tell pics by email to Lynne Murrell (lynne.murrell@outlook.com) by no later than Monday, March 1st (the day before the meeting). Though we have enough money in savings to weather the changes the pandemic has brought, without the revenue usually brought in by POE & OITP we will most likely have a deficit. So though we have prioritized keeping up our highest quality of programming and doing all we can to meet our annual goals around supporting orchid conservation and education - please also help us grow the membership by promoting the society on social media, and consider gifting a membership or a copies of our Bay Area Guide to Orchids and their Culture – see our website for more information on many of the ways you can help support us. Remember if you try or already use Farm Fresh To You, to include our promo code SFOSFF2U so we get the 10% donation. Jeff Harris
Tips for the upcoming Virtual Meeting on Zoom 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 Monday, Feb 1st (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 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.
Zygonisia Murasaki Komachi Chris Neitro
Rhynchostylis gigantea 'Orange' Chris Neitro
We will raffle off online gift codes redeemable for plants from Diamond Orchids, The Tiny Jungle & Farm Fresh To You to attendees who are members "in good standing" - so be sure you 2021 dues are paid before the meeting!
"Opportunity Table"
Dendobium parvulum Chris Neitro
Have you paid your 2021 Dues?
Annual Dues* $25: Standard Membership (includes opportunity table access and email newsletters to one person) $40: Household membership (2 or more people) $75: Supporting Membership (includes 2 POE weekend passes*, opportunity table access plus email newsletters) $150: SFOS Patron Membership (includes 4 POE weekend passes*, opportunity table access, email newsletters, one signed copy of A Bay Area Guide to Orchids and their Culture) $500: SFOS Benefactor Membership (includes a mention in one of the newsletters, as well as all items in the Patron level - donation value of $350 $1,000: SFOS Orchid Circle (includes everything in the Benefactor level as well as a donation towards SFOS conservation and education funds with a donation value of $850 *Note that we will track tickets owed or provide a donation acknowledgement letter in lieu of POE tickets if no show occurs in 2021. As a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, SFOS Memberships and Donations can be claimed as tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional.
A Bay Area Guide to Orchids and their Culture This richly illustrated book is tailored specially to the needs of the San Francisco Bay Area Orchid grower, offering detailed orchid culture information along with recommendations of orchids to grow indoors, in cool to warm-intermediate greenhouses or outdoors, with microclimate-specificsuggestions for those choosing to grow outdoors. Note that SFOS paid for the cost of printing and SFOS gets 100% of the profits. Written by: SFOS member, Mary E. Gerritsen Available directly from the San Francisco Orchid Society for only $20 at: https://www.orchidsanfrancisco.org
Join us as a member via the website www.orchidsanfrancisco.org If you are not sure about your dues status, just ask! If you want help with this process we can assist you - email us at info@orchidsanfrancisco.org If you cannot use the online process, you can still mail a check along with your contact information to: SFOS Membership PO Box 27145 SF, CA 94127-0145
Laelia anceps (White Marble x Constellation) Ron Norris
Cymbidium Lotza Spotz x Pywacket Ron Norris
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
Diplocaulobium ridleyanum Judy Carney
Monthly Show & Tell Table Members took pictures of their in-bloom Plants & Growspaces
Phragmipedium caudatum Ernie Katler
Otochilus fuscus Judy Carney
Bulbophyllum comosum Judy Carney
Sophronitella violacea Judy Carney
Dinema polybulbon Judy Carney
Laelia canariensis 'Golden Glow' Tom Pickford
Cattlianthe Big Ben Tom Pickford
Cymbidium Dosido Dave Hermeyer
Laelia anceps 'Mini Harry' Dave Hermeyer
Cattleya Fascelis Tom Pickford
Cymbidium Hybrid Debra Vails-Qualters
BLC Dr. Joe Walker 'Ray Mishima' Mimi Rose
Oncidium Twinkle Fantasy Debra Vails-Qualters
Phragmipedium Dick Clements 'Jayleen' Mimi Rose
Masdevallia Hybrid Debra Vails-Qualters
Laelia anceps var. veitchiana Debra Vails-Qualters
Angraecum Veitchii Jen Poulakos
Angraecum germinyanum Jeff Harris
Platystele posararum x baqueroi Jeff Harris
Schomburgkia halbingeriana Jen Poulakos
Coelogyne Linda Buckley 'Clackamas' Jeff Harris
Vanda coerulescens Jennifer Poulakos
Rhynchostylis gigantea Lynne Murrell
Phragmipedium Bel Royal 4N Jason Gebbia
Paphiopedilum Julius Jennifer Poulakos
Selection of different Phragmipedium Jason Gebbia
Laelia alaorii 'Stella' Dennis Olivas
Coelogyne multiflora Lynne Murrell
Neomoorea wallisii Lynne Murrell
Barkeria melanocaulon 'Bernice Linder' Dennis Olivas
Cattleya Leoloddiglossa Dennis Olivas
Cymbidium Elle Ronis 'Yoshi' Dennis Olivas
Cymbidium erythraeum 'Rene' Dennis Olivas
Blc Solar City Renate Johnson
Cattleya maxima var. alba 'Francisco' Renate Johnson
Cattleya Leoloddiglossa 'Kathleen' Dennis Olivas
Bulbophyllum Wilbur Chang Tanya Lam
Renanthera Kalsom 'Jumbo' Tanya Lam
Rhynchostylis gigantea var. alba Renate Johnson
Dendrobium sulawesiense Tanya Lam
Cattleya loggigesii 'Aranda' Tanya Lam
Dendrochilum propinquum Stuart Menaker
Zygopetalum triste Tanya Lam
Laelia lundii 'Laurelwood' Stuart Menaker
Isochilus major Roberta Fox
Alternative way to mount Orchids Andrea Laudate
Stenorrhynchos speciosum Roberta Fox
Ornithocephalus species Kay Klumb
Diplocaulobium aratriferum Roberta Fox
Mystacidium gracile Kay Klumb
Mystacidium venosum Kay Klumb
Maxillaria sophronitis Roberta Fox
Laelia anceps ssp dawsosnii Glen Finch
Dendrobium Gilliesgon Jazz x Tosca Starburst Angelic Nguyen
Maxillaria friedrichstalii Jan Anderson
Phaius tankervilleae Jan Anderson
Holcoglossum flavescens Kay Klumb
Dendrochilum pulcherrimum Susan Anderson
Cattleya Thuringen Jan Anderson
Isabelia violacea Susan Anderson
Laelia anceps var veitchiana Glen Finch
Phragmipedium Hot Pusuit 'On Fire' John Russell McCallen
Phragmipedium Peruflora's Cirila Alca John Russell McCallen
Zygopetalum Artur Elle Chaunie Langland
Cattleya Tiny Star John Russell McCallen
Dendrobium nobile Hybrid Winnie Wang
Phalaenopsis delenatii Winnie Wang
Zygopetalum mackayi 'Cinnabar' Chaunie Langland
Angraecum Crestwood Susan Anderson
Recent Awards
20212259 Paphiopedilum Tommy Egger 'Rye 'n Gringer' (Paphiopedilum Cruella x Dom Egger) AM 82 Exhibited by: Dave Sorokowsky
All plants were awarded on 02-07-2020 at the CSNJC Judging.
20212261 Cymbidium Unregistered Hybrid 'Beauty Spots' (Cymbidium Brenda x Cymbididum Devon Odyssey) HCC 78 Exhibtied by: Cynthia Batlershall
20212260 Paphiopdeilum villosum 'Kronos' species AM 81 Exhibited by: Ramon de los Santos
SFOS board meeting Attendees: Jeff Harris, Erik Sayle, Faye Rabino, John Russell McCallen, Stuart Menaker, Christian Neitro, Lynne Murrell, Heidi Arno (as new membership co-chair), Dave Hermeyer & John Rushworth (optional) Absent: Lauren Iverson Zoom Board meeting called to order: (7:10pm) President's update: Jeff Heidi Arno has agreed to help Lauren with Membership duties as co-chair Check-in on status with Mary Gerritsen as 2021 SFOS Nominating Committee Chairperson Embezzlement Case Update: we are continuing to get repayment from Jack on schedule - next hearing date is currently scheduled for 9am on June 8th in Department 23. Another way to donate to SFOS - Farm Fresh To You (10% to SFOS) Treasurer’s report: Faye Monthly (Jan 2021) finance report Lynne moved to accept the monthly finance report as presented and Erik seconded the motion, which passed unanimously by verbal vote. Membership, small sales and book sales are some of the main sources of income, net revenue this year likely to be negative without a big plant sale. The next budget may come from our savings due to the lack of shows (formerly primary revenue generator in the past) Questions still being asked about options to grow our savings in an endowment or other investment - but after exploring options we are quite confident that until we have a much larger buffer of funds over our operating expenses it is not feasible or advisable for us to invest our savings. VP’s update: Erik - Programming Updates: Mar 2 - Peter Lin (Diamond Orchids) - Mini Vandas Apr 6 - Wenqing Perner - Orchids of China May - Terry Kowalczuk - Neofinetias and brief intro to orchid judging in Japan (invites sent to Scott Barrie, Alan Koch, and Mario Blanco - any other suggestions?) Membership update: (Lauren / Heidi / Jeff) Welcomed 4 new members this past month (Celeste Sandoval, Sarah Headean, Paul McCollom & Lila Tschappat). Feb 2nd meeting attendance (~60 RSVPs; 23 people participated in show & tell; 85 people attended the meeting on Zoom - 10 were guests of the speaker from Mexico. Newsletter editor update: (Christian) - given the increased number of show & tell photos Chris is planning to pick “the best” for the newsletter - reminder to submit contributions including classified ads by the 15th of the month for target e-distribution of newsletter on the 20th of the month Old Business: $2500 Conservation grant proposal from Dr. Prabakaran - “Status and conservation of rare and endemic orchids in the tsunami-affected Nicobar archipelago, India;” work is proposed to start Feb 1st 2021 was funded per decision from January’s meeting. Work has begun by John Rushworth to implement the Weebly “Paid Members” App (integrates with Paypal or Stripe) vs current more manual process - as supported after the board update last month. Work has also begun by John Rushworth on social media engagement and membership drive advertising with FB/IG $100 a month for 3 months trial run to see how the analytics pan out, as supported after the board update last month. New Business: Discussion about having another member plant sale, potentially last weekend in June - considering doing this at ShellDance again (pending owner confirmation). An event of this type still requires significant planning and effort and we’d need at least 3 months to optimally plan and give members’ that would sell divisions time to prepare. Next Board Meeting: Monday March 8th - Zoom Meeting to be scheduled to start at 7pm Meeting adjourned at 8:13 pm.
SFOS Board Meeting Minutes February 8th, 2020
You can help... The San Francisco Orchid Society joins other orchid societies and businesses participating in the 1% FOC campaign by committing to budget 1%or more of our net revenue towards orchid conservation projects. For more information: orchidconservationcoalition.org Upcoming Orchids in the Wild® trips orchidconservationalliance.org Please refer to the OCA Website for updates! For more information, see the OCA website
Special Pricing $60.00 for SFOS Members! Written by Phillip Cribb and Christopher Purver, this 282 page book covers the tropical American species of three genera of slipper orchids, Selenipedium, Mexipedium and Phragmipedium. Beautifully illustrated throughout with color botanical paintings by Carol Woodin, as well as black and white line drawings, color photographs and maps. To purchase your copy please contact Jeff Harris: president@orchidsanfrancisco.org
Lynne Murrell
AOS Corner
AOS ORCHID JUDGING While many judging centers are unable to schedule indoor judgings due to COVID, the California Sierra Nevada Judging Center (CSNJC) will conduct its next in-greenhouse judging Sunday March 7, 2021, at Dueling Dogs Brewing Co, 3030 Barrett Park Lane, Lincoln CA, with plenty of space to spread out. Plant check-in begins at 8:15am; Judging begins at 9am. Please wear a mask, and respect Social Distancing. In February CSNJC had 12 orchid entries and awarded 5. If the weather is to cold judging will move to Gold Country with a BONUS: While plants are being judged, you can SHOP at Gold Country Orchids and Paph Paradise. Mark your calendar! The 2021 Spring Members Meeting is Fast Approaching - Make Plans to Join Us on Saturday, March 13th! We recognize that many members of our community may be reluctant or unable to travel due to institutional mandates and other external factors and this Spring virtual event ensures that you won’t miss out. The meeting will be held using our GotoWebinar platform. Although there is no charge for this event, you must register to receive the link to attend. Click here to register today! Current AOS members and registered guests will receive an email reminder to attend, as well as a schedule/agenda for the event which includes the Meeting of the Members and election as well as a Virtual Town Hall. Keep an eye out for it! For the most current updates please visit our Members Meeting page. The 2021 Spring Virtual Silent Auction will be held March 3rd through March 8th! The link to the auction will be live March 3rd at 8:00 AM EST. More information will be provided shortly. Stay Tuned for Details! MORE UPCOMING MONTHLY FREE WEBINARS: AOS continues to offer free Webinars with excellent and varied content, for all levels of Orchid growers: To view a FREE Webinar, REGISTRATION is REQUIRED, so we can reserve your spot and send you the link to join. Registration is as easy as going to this link: http://www.aos.org/orchids/webinars.aspx You can join live either on your computer or by phone. ALL webinars are recorded and available to view at your leisure. GREENHOUSE CHAT Webinars are indexed by topic for future viewing. Until we meet again, hopefully SOON, stay healthy and Happy Growing. AOS Representative
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Current SFOS Contacts President: Jeff Harris (president@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Vice President: Erik Sayle (VP@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Secretary: John Russell McCallen (secretary@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Treasurer (CFO): Faye Rabino (CFO@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Directors: Christian Neitro (cneitro@yahoo.com) Stuart Menaker (stuart@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Lynne Murrell (lynne@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Lauren Iverson (laureniverson@protonmail.com) Past President: Dave Hermeyer (dave@hermeyer.us) Membership Co-Chairs: Heidi Arno and Lauren Iverson membership@orchidsanfrancisco.org Newsletter Editor: Christian Neitro (cneitro@yahoo.com) AOS Representative: Lynne Murrell (lynne@orchidsanfrancisco.org) Orchid Digest Representative: Faye Rabino (CFO@orchidsanfranciso.org) Librarian/Historian: Lauren Iverson Show Chair: Vacant - please apply! Webmaster: John Rushworth (johnrush@orchidsanfrancisco.org) General Inquiries: (info@orchidsanfrancisco.org)
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