Society News - What You Need to Know About our Thursday, January 15, 2026 Meeting - TOMORROW!
- TBOS Notices
- Jan 14
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JANUARY MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome - Fran Roberts
2. Membership - Heather Ferrell
3. Approval of November Minutes - Fran Roberts
4. Treasurers Report - Julio Hector
5. Shows/Display - Ruth Ullery- we need your plants and we need volunteers for installation and take down.
a. Florida State Fair
b. FWCOS show
6. AOS Corner - there are three opportunities for education through the AOS website:
· 8th Orchid Culture Day – World of Slipper Orchids @ 11am-4pm on January 25th. $40 registration for this seminar
WEBINARS
· Happy Roots Happy Orchids – by Harvey Brenneis on February 12th at 830p
· Green House Chat with Dr. Ron McHatten on February 10th @ 830p-930p
7. If you are interested in clerk at our show, please see Corinne Arnold.
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8. Speaker Presentation - Kathy Cox
a. Serena Roman – Lady Vanda - Bulbophyllum
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9. Bloom Table – Nancy Losgar
10. Raffle – Corinne / Cheryl
11. Adjournment – Fran Roberts
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Guest Speaker for Thursday, January 15
Lady Vanda - Serena Roman - will tell us more about Bulbophyllums
Lady Vanda was established from my passion for orchids and nature in general. I love to help others find their green thumb, even when they don't think they have one. I saw an opportunity to cater to the new generation of orchidists. Most people find orchids intimidating and hard to care for. I want everyone of all age groups to be interested in orchids. I want to help everyone start and grow their orchid collection.
of all age groups to be interested in orchids. I want to help everyone With Lady Vanda I plan to spread my knowledge of orchids and other exotic plants with everyone. My goal is to help everyone dip their toes and feel supported through their journey with plants. You can find me on a number of orchid and houseplant groups as a mentor. I aim to bring my customers a variety of plants from all over the world.
At Lady Vanda I am ramping up our breeding program and looking to bring many new crosses, especially some intergenerics to the market. I will be basing our breeding program on color, fragrance and shape by breeding vigorous orchids hybrids to some of species plants. I am also working on cultivating hybrids from other hybridizers that are just coming out of flask. Stay tuned on social media to keep up with our exciting projects!
Special Announcement
There are three orchids from Fred Clarke (either blooming or in bud) that will be offered by Silent Auction at the meeting, Thursday, Jan.15.
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.
Conference dates: Wednesday April 8th through Saturday April 11th.
Apopka International Spring Orchid Festival dates: Friday April 10th through Sunday April 12th.
Hotel, Registration and schedule details will be available soon.
Support our participating TBOS Ad Partners at the Naples Society Show
Orchid vendors present at the show will be selling beautiful blooming orchids and orchid supplies.
The TBOS vendors for 2026 will be Krull-Smith Orchids and Bredren
Orchids.
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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