Speaker: Dr. David Benzing
Dr. David Benzing has a Ph.D. in botany and was a professor at Oberlin College for more than 40 years. He spends his winters in Sarasota and is the Jessie B.Cox Chair of Tropical Biology at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and has written a number of books about epiphytes and tropical plants. He practices what he preaches and has been an avid orchid hybridizer and grower for a number of years. He’s a wine grower and co-owner of Vermilion Valley Vineyards (sorry, no samples) and will share his love of orchids and epiphytes.
He’ll be speaking about the many factors that play a role in determining why orchids have so many distinct species, and will be happy to take questions from the audience.
He’ll lead us through the fascinating evolution of orchids and will have copies of his books for sale and Jeff Higel, Honey Bee Nursery, will have orchids for sale.
The Venice Area Orchid Society will present their 49th annual show and sale at the Venice Community Center in Venice, FL on February 7-8, 2015. Eighteen vendors will exhibit and sell 1000’s of blooming orchid plants as well as orchid floral arrangements, artwork, jewelry, accessories and supplies. Widely regarded as the most popular orchid show on Florida’s west coast, our theme this year is:
Love of Orchids
This major community event is expected to draw up to 4000 attendees from the tri-county area. Nationally recognized growers from as far away as Hawaii will exhibit and sell orchids. They include: Art Stone Orchids, Carmela Orchids, Florida SunCoast Orchids, Krull-Smith, Odom’s Orchids, Palmer’s Orchids, Phelps Orchids, EFG Orchids, Mac’s Orchids and Plantio La Orquidea. More than 20 American Orchid Society (AOS) accredited judges travel from around the country to judge our showcase event. Cash awards and trophies are awarded to the best exhibits and plants in each class.
The Venice Area Orchid Society is one of the largest and most active orchid societies in the U.S. with more than 300 members. Our annual show is our major fund raising event and is always held the first full weekend in February at the Venice Community Center in downtown Venice. The VCC provides the perfect venue for displaying the orchid exhibits and sales areas. Please plan to join us!
Contact Carol Wood at ShowChair@vaos.org for more information.
Next Meeting: Wednesday January 7th at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Venice Community Center
Speaker: Roy Krueger
Topic: Show Preparation
Roy moved down here about twelve years ago, bought a house, and inherited three orchids from the previous owner. He soon discovered that orchids multiply faster than rab- bits and he now has over 500, with his favorites being Cat- tleyas and unusual Dendrobiums. Roy grows his orchids in a pool cage, on trees, under arbors, on wind chime holder racks and along his fence out of the reach of squirrels.
He’s neither a born orchidist nor a commercial grower, just an extremely talented hobbyist and his experience and knowledge are displayed at the many classes he teaches at various societies. He served five years as the President of the Manatee Orchid Society and four years in various po- sitions with the Sarasota Orchid Society, writing a monthly article called “Orchids We Should Grow”.
Roy has spoken at many clubs and societies over the years on many orchid topics and is well known for his how-to classes and hands-on approach. Bring your questions and be prepared to learn and have a great time at the January meeting.
I momenti più intensi del calcio si vivono ai rigori, e Penalty Shoot-Out porta proprio questa adrenalina sugli schermi, trasformando ogni tiro in una sfida che può ribaltare il risultato in un istante. Grazie a una dinamica veloce e intuitiva, il gioco consente a chiunque di entrare subito nell’azione e sentirsi protagonista. Ogni sessione è diversa dalla precedente, e l’incertezza del risultato tiene sempre viva la voglia di riprovare.
Con un ambiente seguro y un gran abanico de opciones, amon bet casino destaca en el panorama español. Los usuarios pueden acceder a tragaperras, juegos de cartas, ruletas y secciones de casino en vivo. Además, cuenta con ofertas de bienvenida y programas de fidelidad que mejoran la experiencia. Gracias a su diseño moderno y su sistema de pagos fiables, amon bet casino es una alternativa cada vez más popular entre quienes buscan entretenimiento digital en España.
Pelaajat voivat helposti tämä linkki kautta siirtyä Casinovan sivustolle ja aloittaa pelaamisen. Tarjolla on suosittuja slotteja, pöytäpelejä sekä live-kasino. Maksut ovat turvallisia ja nopeat, mikä lisää luottamusta palveluun. Bonusehdot on kirjoitettu selkeästi, joten niiden hyödyntäminen on vaivatonta. Mobiilioptimoitu käyttöliittymä takaa sujuvan kokemuksen kaikilla laitteilla. Tämä linkki vie luotettavalle alustalle, jossa viihde ja turvallisuus kohtaavat.
Avec kyngscasino connexion, vous accédez rapidement à votre compte et à vos jeux favoris. Le processus de connexion est sécurisé et fluide, permettant de gérer votre solde et vos bonus facilement. Les joueurs français bénéficient ainsi d’un environnement fiable, que ce soit sur ordinateur ou sur mobile.
Plongez dans un univers de divertissement exaltant avec Slotexo. Des graphismes époustouflants aux bonus généreux, il y a toujours quelque chose pour tous les types de joueurs. Alors, regardez ce qu'il y a en réserve pour vous et laissez-vous emporter par la magie du casino en ligne. Accessible partout, à tout moment, Slotexo rend l'excitation du jeu plus passionnante que jamais. N'attendez plus, rejoignez Slotexo et vivez une expérience de jeu immersive et inoubliable.
