Issue PAOS 2015 NEWS From the President 2 This Month at PAOS 3 The Bulletin Board 4 September Ribbon Winners 5 PAOS Supporters 6
PAOS From the President It s and we should be transitioning from hot and humid to cooler and drier. I say should, but we are mid- and it is still wet and hot at my house! also means the holidays are on the way. The Pan Am Holiday Party will be here before you know it! The Party will be held on Monday, December 14 th this year. Make sure you mark it on your calendar since we are breaking with tradition and it is NOT on a Tuesday night this year. Check in with Shirley at the meeting this month and make sure you are up to date on your dues for the year, that you have attended at least one meeting and brought one refreshment. If you have, then you are entitled to a Holiday Orchid. In addition, if you have 100% attendance and have not missed anything all year you will receive a second Holiday Orchid. Lucky You!! Remember that this month Pan Am will be meeting in the Community Center at Pinecrest Gardens. The Northwest section of the parking lot, across from the library when entering the Pinecrest Gardens parking lot. The meeting will begin promptly at 7pm and end at 9 pm due to the location. If you have not brought refreshment yet this year you can still bring one to this meeting or to the November meeting. This weekend is the Redland Open House. 16 th, 17 th and 18 th from 9-5. Carib Plants, Motes Orchids, Soroa Orchids and Whimsy will be participating. Also this weekend RF Orchids will be hosting the East Everglades annual Show and Sale. Have a beautiful weekend. Lots to do, and many gorgeous orchids to see and acquire. Wishing you good treats this month with very few tricks! Gail Board Meeting 2 President
PAOS This Month at PAOS This month at PAOS we are honored to have our friend, Kathy Whalen from St. Germain Orchids as the speaker. Kathy s family has over forty years expertise and bold presence in the agricultural life of Homestead, Florida. Kathy continues the legacy of superior quality orchids and warm, genuine service. Founded by two siblings with tremendous entrepreneurial spirit, St. Germain Orchids began as a roadside stall, entrancing passersby with vibrant, fresh blooms. Years of enduring effort and an unwavering passion for orchids expanded the family run business into what has become the region s premier vendor of nearly 200 types of Cattleya orchids. While an extensive variety of orchids can be found at St. Germain s, exotic Cattleya variety is the specialty. A visit to the St. Germain Orchids farm transports nature lovers away from the hustle and bustle of Miami, into a tranquil paradise of sweet scents and explosively gorgeous blooms. Bring your friends; it will be an enjoyable night. Kathy will be supplying a raffle and sales table as well. Next meeting: 20 7 pm Pinecrest Gardens, Community Center 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156 3
PAOS Next meeting: 20, 7 pm Pinecrest Gardens, Community Center, across from the Library 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156 Get an extra raffle ticket! It is easy. Bring a contribution for the Refreshments Table and/or the Raffle Table. Talk to Jean. And don t forget your name tag. Jean can help you replace it, if necessary. Thank you! PAOS on the web: Visit our website panamorchids.com Join our group on Facebook Keep the conversation going between meetings. PAOS News is the monthly new sletter of the PanAmerican Orchid Society, affiliated with the American Orchid Society President Gail Weber - 1st VP Bill Capps - 2nd VP David Foster and Rosie Ochoa Treasurer Shirley Berckmans - Secretary Jean Tress - Newsletter Gio Lester Website Gio Lester, Bill Capps - Special Advisors Georgia Ruiz and Sue Samuels Photos by Joan Manley 4
September Ribbon Winners PAOS First Place Blc. Yan Corona 'Green Genii' Monn. Millenium Magic 'Witchcraft' Den. Burana Stripe Den. Caesar Lc. Maui Plum 'V.Q.' Lc. tropical Pointer 'Cheetah' Paph. Maudiae x maudiae 'Napa Val- Second Place Cirr. Lepidum {species} Oeceoclades maculata (African spot- Aliceara Sunday Best 'Muffin' HCC/ David Foster Lorraine Lee David Foster Gail Weber Gail Weber 5 Are you an amateur photographer? We have the perfect link for you. Visit our Facebook page and post your photos. Share your beauties.
Support our sponsors PAOS Stelmar Gardens, Inc. 19350 SW 232 Street Miami, FL 33170 Tel.: (305) 672-4473 Banjong Orchids 17720 SW 218th St Miami, FL 33170 Tel.: (305) 247-8854 Email: banjong_orchids@hotmail.com St. Germain Orchids 18290 Southwest 254th St., Homestead, Fl 33031 Tel.: (786) 412-0512 Email: kathy@stgermainorchids.com Carmela Orchids Tel.: (808) 963-6189 www.carmelaorchids.net Dan and Margie Orchids 18700 SW 69th Street Southwest Ranches, FL 33332 Tel.: (954) 252-8116 So Orchids Inc. 14067 Rockridge Road Lakeland FL 33809 Tel.: 407-928-0831 Fax. 305-247-2955 www.soorchids.com R.F. Orchids Inc. 28100 S.W. 182nd Avenue Homestead, FL. 33030 Tel.: 305-245-4570 Fax. 305-247-6568 Mr. Robert Fuchs (rforchids@aol.com) www.rforchids.com Krull-Smith, Inc. 2815 West Ponkan Road Apopka, Florida 32712 Tel.: 407.886.4134 FAX: 407.886.0438 E-Mail: sales@krullsmith.com BG Orchids 23190 SW 157th Street Miami, FL 33170 Tel.: (786) 264-2051 Carib Plants Inc. 26505 S.W. 203rd Avenue Homestead, FL. 33031. Tel.: 305-245-5565 Fax. 305-245-5113 Mr. Robert Randall E-mail: caribplants@worldnet.att.net 6