Maryland Orchid Society

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The Maryland Orchid Society meets the third Thursday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. See the Meetings page for a full timetable.

Inclement Weather Policy:

If a snow emergency is declared or in effect in either Baltimore City or Baltimore County as of noon or later on the day of our meeting, the scheduled meeting will be Zoom-only. Snow emergencies lifted before noon will not change a meeting. Refer to the Maryland Coordinated Highway Action Response Team (CHART) website for the latest snow emergency information.
We will distribute an email message to members confirming a change to Zoom-only as soon as it is known. Information may also be posted on the MOS website.

The next MOS board meeting will be Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm. at Woodbrook Baptist Church. Any member of the Maryland Orchid Society is welcome to attend the board meetings.

Last month's and previous newsletters is available in PDF (acrobat) format (about 1 megabyte) online. CLICK HERE! You should receive a link to the current newsletter in your email if you are a paid up member.

The Maryland Orchid Society Calendar is Online (just a click away)!
☞ Printable 2024–2025 Calendar of Events ☜
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July 12 @ 4 PM Annual MOS Picnic!

Location: Eric Wiles’ farm in Westminster
1201 Cherrytown Road
Westminster MD 21158
Burgers, hot dogs, and water will be provided.
Please Bring Sides, Desserts, Libations
Ad hoc Show Table: Bring Your Blooming Orchid to Show

RSVP John Heinbokel 802-922-8686 © or activities@marylandorchids.org by July 9.
Please provide head-count, food/drink contribution, and whether you can help with set-up or tear-down.

1. July 12 National Capital Judging Center (NCJC)
The NCJC will be meeting at the Saint James United Methodist Church located at 12470 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, Maryland 21104. Elizabeth Pirrone-Brusse will present an education session on Paphiopedilum henryanum starting at 11 am. AOS Judging will start at noon. Everyone is welcome to come, whether you have plants you want considered for an American Orchid Society Award or not.

2. July 17@ 7 PM Summer ZOOM Virtual Show Table #1
Please submit your VST pictures by July 16 to Mai Conaway conawaymai@yahoo.com

☞ Bob will attempt to run the Zoom VST, if all should fail we will delay ☜

3. August 21@ 7 PM Summer ZOOM Virtual Show Table #2
Please submit your VST pictures by August 20 to Mai Conaway conawaymai@yahoo.com

4. July 24 MOS Board of Trustees Meeting
The Board Meeting will be held at Woodbrook Church, the hall will open at 6:00 pm and the meeting will start promptly at 7:00. All Board members and Committee Chairs are expected to attend in person. This is a working session but as always, all members are welcome to attend, contact Bob Travers if you plan to attend. Lite fare and water will be provided for the board members. Key deliverables for this Board Meeting will be the Budget for Fiscal year September 2025 to August 2026 and establish initial calendar for the Fiscal year.

5. August 2 National Capital Judging Center (NCJC)
The NCJC will be meeting at the Saint James United Methodist Church located at 12470 Old Frederick Road, Marriottsville, Maryland 21104. There will be an education session on “Red Phalaenopsis hybrids” by Ting Wang. AOS Judging will start at noon. Everyone is welcome to come, whether you have plants you want considered for an American Orchid Society Award or not.

6. ☞ Reminder: No July and August Newsletters. ☜
So check your MOS Orchid Info Email Blasts!

Photos for the virtual show table must be submitted by Wednesday, June 19, to Mai Conaway conawaymai@yahoo.com.

Maryland Orchid Society Membership Form
New Members and Renewal Members

Maryland Orchid Society Membership form fillable
Click on image to download form.

Maryland Orchid Society Membership Flyer The MOS brings together people interested in orchids to promote and encourage orchid culture, preservation, education propagation, hybridization, and all other orchid-related activities of interest to its members. Benefits of membership include a subscription to the Newsletter (email and web), voting rights, borrowing privileges from the MOS Library, monthly guest speakers, local judging, valuable door prizes, and much, much, more!

Click here to download a copy of the Maryland Orchid Society Membership Flyer, a beautiful full color poster to place wherever there are people needing the benefits of our fellowship!

If you are interested in orchid culture and would like to meet others with similar interests, we cordially invite you to join the ranks of Marylanders already enjoying the benefits of membership in the Maryland Orchid Society.

We invite articles, notices, etc. for inclusion in our monthly newsletter, deadline for inclusion is first Sunday of the month.

The Missions Statement of The Maryland Orchid Society

Mission Statement of the Maryland Orchid Society

Maryland Orchid Society ByLaws available ☞ HERE ☜!

Officers
President		Robert Travers
Vice President		Marc Kiriou
Treasurer		Brenda Logan
Secretary		Diane Elam
Past President		John Heinbokel
Directors
Joy Marlowe
Robin Neukam

Committee Chairs
Activities		John Heinbokel
Auction		Aaron Webb
Away Shows		Valerie Lowe
Education/Activities		Chris Zajac
Hospitality		Vincent Russo
House		Clark Riley
Library		Wanda Kuhn
Membership		Jill Allen
Newsletter		Laura Sobelman
Program		Fay Citerone
Refreshments		Kathi Jackson
Show		Marc Kiriou
Show Table		Joel Graham
Sunshine		Pat Schiavi
Website		Clark Riley
Representatives
AOS/ODC Rep.		Valerie Lowe
Social Media		Joel Graham

Member Maryland Nursery, Landscape, and Greenhouse Association (MNLGA)

MNLGA Maryland Nursery Landscape and Greenhouse Association

If you have MOS expenses, a blank reimbursement form is available ⇨here⇦.

If you have MOS expenses, a fillable PDF reimbursement form is available ⇨here⇦.

The vitality of our society is a direct result of the efforts of all our members.
Volunteer, sign up, participate!