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Monthly meetings commence at 7.45pm. Usually, the short formal meeting is followed by plant descriptions given by members. Supper follows to allow members time to socialise and discuss orchids.
Monthly Plant Display
Given that the prime objective of the Society is to promote the cultivation of species orchids, only species or natural hybrids are acceptable for display. Since we all may be uncertain about the identification of a plant from time to time, we encourage members to bring plants along about which they are unsure since someone may be able to identify them. There is no competition nor restriction on flower count, quality or length of ownership. We want members to be able to see species plants in flower. So even if your flowers are a bit past their best, bring them in as others may not have seen that species in flower.
Plant Sales
The Society provides an opportunity table for members to sell surplus plants and equipment, and for the society to sell product from time to time. A commission of 10% is charged on all sales.
Plant Purchases
The Society endeavours to obtain a different species seedling for sale at each meeting, usually costing between $6.00 and $12.00. The Society makes a small profit on these sales which is invested in benefits to members. As it is always difficult to get new or different species, should members have 20 or more plants of one species which they feel might be suitable as a monthly plant, please contact a committee member.
Raffle
The Society conducts a raffle each meeting and at home visits as a means of raising funds.
Home Visit
During the last weekend of each month (generally on the Sunday morning), a home visit is held at a member's home. This gives members an opportunity to enjoy the fellowship that our mutual interest provides, and to see how others go about growing their orchids.
Plant Imports
The Society is able to use quarantine facilities provided by Ken & Chris to co-operatively import species orchids.
Management
In accordance with the Constitution, the Annual General meeting is held in May each year at which time the office-bearers and committee are elected. The majority of Committee members serve two year terms.

MEMBERSHIP

Family (1st year @ 2 badges)
[Badges come in two versions. Pin fastening ($11.50) or Magnet fastening ($13.50) Please indicate your preference.] + $15 PA

Single (1st year @ 1 badge) [Pin fastening ($11.50) or Magnet fastening ($13.50)] + $10.00 PA

New members who don't live in Perth will not require name badges, therefore their membership will be at the renewal fee only.

New members who don't live in the Perth area, and are therefore unable to attend meetings, will not require name badges. Their membership will be at the renewal fee only.

	All about The Species Orchid Society of Western Australia (Inc)
President; Adriane - EMAIL Vice President; Graham Secretary; Maxine - EMAIL Ph/fax 9447 4528 2195 Hidden Valley Rd, Parkerville 6081 Webmaster; Tony - EMAIL Committee Chris Michele Lee Mavis Sharon Adrian Trevor		Treasurer Sandy - EMAIL Editor Ken - EMAIL Ph/Fax: 9296 1765 Life Members Joan & Ted Neville Noel & Eva Gordon Monthly meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday each month (exc Dec) at Forster Park Hall, cnr of Abernethy Road and Keane Street, Cloverdale commencing 7.45pm. Visitors always welcome On-line Membership Form PDF or WORD	BACK to Species main page

	Monthly meetings commence at 7.45pm. Usually, the short formal meeting is followed by plant descriptions given by members. Supper follows to allow members time to socialise and discuss orchids. Monthly Plant Display Given that the prime objective of the Society is to promote the cultivation of species orchids, only species or natural hybrids are acceptable for display. Since we all may be uncertain about the identification of a plant from time to time, we encourage members to bring plants along about which they are unsure since someone may be able to identify them. There is no competition nor restriction on flower count, quality or length of ownership. We want members to be able to see species plants in flower. So even if your flowers are a bit past their best, bring them in as others may not have seen that species in flower. Plant Sales The Society provides an opportunity table for members to sell surplus plants and equipment, and for the society to sell product from time to time. A commission of 10% is charged on all sales. Plant Purchases The Society endeavours to obtain a different species seedling for sale at each meeting, usually costing between $6.00 and $12.00. The Society makes a small profit on these sales which is invested in benefits to members. As it is always difficult to get new or different species, should members have 20 or more plants of one species which they feel might be suitable as a monthly plant, please contact a committee member. Raffle The Society conducts a raffle each meeting and at home visits as a means of raising funds. Home Visit During the last weekend of each month (generally on the Sunday morning), a home visit is held at a member's home. This gives members an opportunity to enjoy the fellowship that our mutual interest provides, and to see how others go about growing their orchids. Plant Imports The Society is able to use quarantine facilities provided by Ken & Chris to co-operatively import species orchids. Management In accordance with the Constitution, the Annual General meeting is held in May each year at which time the office-bearers and committee are elected. The majority of Committee members serve two year terms. MEMBERSHIP Family (1st year @ 2 badges) [Badges come in two versions. Pin fastening ($11.50) or Magnet fastening ($13.50) Please indicate your preference.] + $15 PA Single (1st year @ 1 badge) [Pin fastening ($11.50) or Magnet fastening ($13.50)] + $10.00 PA New members who don't live in Perth will not require name badges, therefore their membership will be at the renewal fee only. New members who don't live in the Perth area, and are therefore unable to attend meetings, will not require name badges. Their membership will be at the renewal fee only.