Society News - What You Need to Know About our Thursday, MAY 21 2026 Meeting - This THURSDAY!
- TBOS Notices
- May 17
- 3 min read
FROM OUR PRESIDENT - Fran Roberts
Hello Everyone,
I hope this email finds you well.
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our society member , Larry Finnegan. Larry was a kind , warm, gentle man with a great sense of humor. We will miss him greatly. We are waiting on information about services and condolence cards. As soon as I know something I will send out another email.
MAY MEETING AGENDA
1. Welcome - Fran Roberts
2. Membership - Heather Ferrell
3. Approval of April Minutes - Fran Roberts
4. Treasury Report - Julio Hector
5. Board elections update – Cheryl Crilly
6. AOS Corner – Laura Newton
7. Education – Bret Ullery
8. Guest Speaker – Kathy Cox
*******BREAK ***********
MEMBER PLANT SALE/DRAWING TICKETS
9. Bloom Table – Nancy Losgar
10. Raffle Table – Corinne Arnold
11.Adjournment – Fran Roberts
Don't forget that our elections are coming up and if anyone wants to run for any of the offices please reach out to Cheryl Crilly
Hope to see you all on Thursday, May 21.
FROM OUR PROGRAM CHAIR - Kathy Cox
This month our guest speaker is Roy Krueger. His topic is growing orchids from beginner level but will include something for those that have been growing for years. In other words, something for everyone.
He will not be bringing plants to sell, so we will have a Member's Plant Sale, so get your plants ready to bring in. Remember to make sure they are free of pests or diseases. If you plan to purchase please bring cash or checks, as the sellers won't have the ability to accept credit cards See everyone on May 21.
Roy has been growing orchids for over 25 years as a hobbyist grower. His collection consists of over 500 plants of various genre including many not commonly grown in Florida such as Angraecum, Lycaste, and Liparis.
He has served as an officer for several area orchid societies including 12 years as president of Manatee Orchid Society, 10 years as vice president of the Sarasota Orchid Society, 14 years as a director and over 15 years of leading Sarasota’s monthly culture classes.
He has spoken to societies all over western Florida.
For over 15 years, he has been publishing a series of articles for newsletters titled “Orchids We Should All Grow”. His hope is that someday, this series will become a book.
Remember to bring your Bloomers to the meeting for Show and Tell!
Need something to do this Memorial Day weekend? Visit the Central Florida Orchid Society Show and Sale. You will see some of our Ad Partners there!
Tell them you saw the notice in the TBOS Newsletter!
Krull Smith Orchids
Bredren Orchids
Ritter’s Tropic Orchid Nursery
Smiley’s Orchids
Florida Orchid House
Accent 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 Page Visitors are Growing and Blooming
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