Society News - What You Need to Know About our Thursday, February 19, 2026 Meeting - THURSDAY!
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Rockin' and Rollin' with the Orchids
Volunteers needed for the Orchid Show
FROM OUR PROGRAM CHAIR - Kathy Cox
Our February meeting Guest Presentation
We are delighted that Keith and Dina Emig of Winter Haven Orchid Nursery will be our speaker duo on Thursday, February 19, sharing information about Cattleyas.
Keith always gives an energetic, entertaining and informative presentation, and will also bring lots of wonderful plants to sell. This will be a meeting you won't want to miss.
FROM THE SOCIETY PRESIDENT - Frances Roberts
Hello Everyone ,
I hope everyone is well, and warm. That crazy cold spell we had really had an effect on our outside plants. Ready to see some color at our show.
Please remember to bring a dish to the meeting.
We are just 11 days from our show.
We still have a lot of work to do before we set up for the show.
NEEDS - FOOD for the show. There is a sign-up sheet. Look in your email.
SHOW VOLUNTEERS!! There is a sign-up sheet. Look in your email.
Please contact either myself or Heather Ferrell to fill a time slot.
We need your commitment to volunteer at our show. We cannot do this without you. Please email or text me your name and time that you are volunteering.
FEBRUARY 19 MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome - Fran Roberts
2. Membership - Heather Ferrell
3. Approval of January Minutes - Fran Roberts
4. Treasurers Report - Julio Hector
5. Show/Displays - Ruth was to thank everyone that brought their plants to the FWCOS
Show Display. Ruth, Kim Floyd, and …. , the display that they put in won 1st place!!!!! Congratulations everyone!!! We will be receiving $150 and the glass “brick”.
a. Florida State Fair – again thank you to Kim Floyd to helping Ruth set up the display at the Florida State Fair and to our other volunteers handing out our flyers for the show.
6. AOS Corner – Make plans to join us for the 2026 AOS Spring Conference in Apopka, Florida. Conference dates: April 8th-11th. It will be held in conjunction with the Apopka International Spring Orchid Festival hosted by Krull-Smith.
There will be expert orchid speakers, hands-on workshops, AOS judging, Committee and Board meetings, orchid vendors, a live auction, a fabulous gala dinner and more! You will have plenty of opportunities to meet and mingle with fellow orchid enthusiasts.
For complete Conference information choose the registration link.
7. TBOS show – We are just 11 days from our show.
We still have a lot of work to do before we set up for the show. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!! Please contact either Frances Roberts or Heather Ferrell and let them know what time block you can fill.
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8. Presentation - Kathy Cox
a. Keith Emig - Cattleyas
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9. Bloom Table – Nancy Losgar
10.Raffle – Corinne / Cheryl Plants provided by Smiley Orchids
11.Adjournment – Fran Roberts
SPONSOR A SHOW TROPHY
There are still trophies that need sponsors,
$25 each. Payment due Thursday, Feb. 19 at the meeting.
Trophies with names in RED have been reserved.
To reserve your trophy, send your choice in an email to: tampabayorchidsociety@verizon.net
Your plant entries can win these awards!
Trophies are cash prizes to the winner in each category.
Prepare your plants to win one or more trophies. All plants entered in the show are eligible to win ribbons, trophies and next level, American Orchid Society awards. (unless noted - not for AOS judging)
Greenhouse Chats are WEBINARS that do not require AOS membership.
You get MORE WEBINARS with AOS MEMBERSHIP
To Keep Up With TBOS Review the following pages on the TBOS website monthly
Title of Tabs
Home Page has the announcement date of our next meeting
Orchid Press Hot News - Our Digital Monthly Newsletter
Frequently Asked Orchid Questions - AOS, Webinar and Judging Center Information
Meeting Minutes - All TBOS Meeting Minutes (log in required)
Links - Preferred Ad Partner Information and other helpful orchid related links
Committee Reports - Chairs please submit your activity report to tampabayorchidsociety@verizon.net by the first Friday of the month to be included.
Remember to Visit Our Facebook Group often
to see what other Members and Visitors are Growing and Blooming
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