Officers & Directors
President:
Sheila Alsobrook
Vice President:
Chris Miller
Secretary:
Julia Allen
Treasurer:
Ken Carter
1-Yr. Director:
Suzanne Farnsworth
1-Yr. Director:
Joan Phillips
2-Yr. Director:
Jack Batchelor
2-Yr. Director:
Mary Yatsko
Refreshments:
Marion Perrott
Newsletter:
Nancy Gassler
Webmaster:
Carlene Crowley
Orchid Photo
Although it blooms reliably for us at Christmas, Cattleya Percivaliana can bloom anytime from October into January. It blooms at the early end of that range in its habitat in the Venezuelan Andes. Shown above is the albescent color.
A Non-Profit Organization of Orchid Lovers and Growers in the Heart of Central Florida
Welcome to Mid-Lakes Orchid Society!
February 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings are held at the:
Employee Wellness Center
201 East Dixie Ave. Leesburg, FL
Our speaker for February is Chapmans Orchids.
Chapmans Orchids will be presenting a clinic on mounting Phalaenopsis and Cattleya orchids. There will be a small charge to cover cost which can be paid at the meeting. See newsletter for more information.
Our January speaker was Ron Hauserman of EFG Orchids in Deland Florida.
Ron gave a very informative speech on the growing of cut orchids and the effects lighting plays on blooming of the orchids. They brought a great selection of orchids for sale. Many of us will be trying to find room in our orchid room for new plants.
Photo below is Ron Hauserman giving details on growth of orchids.
Photo above is George Hauserman with some of the beautiful plants they brought for sale. They also donated several orchids for our raffle tickets. We thank them for their generosity.
For photos of our December Orchid Auction at Rogers Park please see photo gallery.
Meeting Notes
Meetings usually include a business meeting, a guest speaker, refreshments, a raffle, and a show-and-tell. Speakers often bring plants and/or supplies for sale. December and June meetings include a covered dish buffet with meats provided by the Society. Each fall a fund raising auction is conducted. Members who contribute plants get a share of the sale price. Also, a potting clinic is held yearly at a nearby business as a fund raiser. Orchid books are available for members to check out at each meeting.
Our group has many knowledgeable, experienced members who are happy to share information with newcomers. We welcome first-time visitors at no charge at our monthly meetings. Membership dues are very reasonable, if not even downright cheap.
Meetings are held from September through June on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at the Leesburg Employee Wellness Center, 201 East Dixie Avenue (Venetian Gardens), Leesburg, Florida. Check out the membership information page for more details. Visitors are always welcome!
