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General Meeting Minutes - April 18, 2010

Marge Laski welcomed all the new members to the meeting. She talked about the Orchidist of the Year and asked for members to nominate candidates.

Marge then turned the meeting over to Betty Clindinning who introduced the speaker.

Upon completion of the program, the business meeting was held.

Yvonne Whiteley let all new members know name tags are available - $5 each with a pin back, $7 each with a magnetic back.

The MOS won the AOS Show Trophy at the Ann Arbor Show. Diane Burton’s Phrag. Bouley Bay was awarded an AM and Bob Hengehold’s won an HCC/AOS award for his Lc Meadow Gold.

Don Farrelly announced the trip to the Bruce Peninsula was cancelled due to lack of interest. He did announce a possible day trip to Roberts Floral Supply which is only 2-3 hours away. He’s thinking about organizing car pools to go. Don will put an article in the May newsletter.

Patti DeMaire thanked everyone who is taking the newsletter via email. Patti placed a list in the back of the room of those whose emails come back to her. If you have signed up for your newsletter via email and have not been receiving it, please check to make sure your spam blocker on your computer allows the newsletter to come through. Patti’s email address is maxwarp@wideopenwest.


Respectfully submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - February 21, 2010

The meeting was called to order at 2:40 PM by President Marge Laski.

Asked for approval of minutes as published on the website, Dave Tiggert made motion, seconded by Jeff Lipton, approved.

Marge welcomed all new members and visitors.

Carolyn Butcher presented the 2009 audit results and the 2010 budgets. Dave Tiggert made a motion to accept both as presented, Patti DeMaire seconded, approved.

Diane Burton presented several items relating to our show:
  • Volunteers needed for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please sign the sheets in back.
  • We can bring our own desserts for Friday dinner and Saturday lunch. Please bring on Friday afternoon.
  • Friday set-up cannot begin until 1:00 PM. Please do not show up prior to that time.
  • The Lansing show is next weekend and volunteers for set-up and tear-down would be appreciated.
  • Requested orchids from plant table for use in the Lansing show display.

Don Farrelly asked for assistance on the MOS display. Please have your plants to the show as close to 1:00 PM as possible. If you can’t, please try to make arrangements for another member bring for you.

Yvonne Whiteley asked for volunteers for clerking at show on Saturday morning. Breakfast is at 7:30, and clerks are invited to the judges/clerks luncheon afterwards.

Dave Tiggert asked for volunteers for the repotting clinic on Sunday. Experienced, as well as novice members, were asked to sign up to help on Sunday afternoon (1-4 PM).

Jan Farrelly announced MOS T-shirts are still available and to see her at the break if you would like to order one.

Rosie Kiley made a special presentation to Betty Clindinning. Lehua Orchids out of Hawaii named a newly registered hybrid paphiopedilum after Betty’s late son and she was presented with one of these hybrids in bloom!

Betty then announced our speaker for the day, Ron Ciesinski of Taylor Orchids who gave a wonderful, humurous presentation on older species and hybrids.

After the break, the plant table was presented by Kathy Mykolajenko and Dick Wagner. Dale Gardener won the Species Trophy for his Paph. niveum and Paul Zimmermann won the Hybrid Trophy for his Paph. Rosie Dawn.


Respectfully submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2010

The meeting was called to order at 2:40 pm. A motion was made by Betty Clindinning and seconded by Jane Farrelly to accept the minutes as printed.

• We had five new guests at this meeting and each stood and gave their name and information about their orchids.
• Tom Korany talked about the Grand Valley Show which will be this month in Grand Rapids at the Meijer Gardens. He stated that Diane Burton, Patti DeMaire and Georgy Nagy will be doing set-up and that he was looking for someone to do tear-down.
• Carolyn Butcher spoke about the up coming Palm Sunday Show.
• Kathy Mykolajenko discussed our future education programs. Rosie Kiley will be doing a flower arrangement demonstration for February and Harvey Divinagracia will be doing a program on Cattleyas in April or May.
• Renie Smith reminded the members that she was taking donations for the trophies.
• Don Farrelly discussed Belle Isle and mentioned that the heat was out for a day but the orchids seem not to be damaged. He cancelled the session for that day. He stated as of February the MOS has been helping out at Belle Isle for 18 years. Don brought up the possibility of a trip to the Bruce Peninsula for a 2 night stay in early June.
• Don mentioned that he would welcome help putting up the display for our show on Palm Sunday.
• Jane Farrelly mentioned she would be taking orders for our MOS shirts and would be sending in the order on Monday, January 18, 2010.
• Betty Clindinning introduced our speaker, Lynn O’Shaughnessy. Lynn gave a wonderful program on Pleurothallids.
• Lynn O’Shaughnessy and Joe Peterson showed and talked about the plants on the plant table.

The meeting ended at 5pm.

Respectfully submitted by
Betty Clindinning
for
Diane Burton, Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2009

Meeting was called to order by President, Marge Laski, at 2:40 PM.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
• Marge asked if there were any changes to the minutes as published on the website. There being none, Betty Clindinning moved we accept the minutes, seconded by Tom Korany, passed.
• Marge asked if there were any visitors, there were four. Marge hoped they enjoyed the meeting and looked forward to seeing them again.
• A change is being made to the MOS constitution. The change will allow the Treasurer to stay in his/her position for an unspecified period of time as long as the Board of Directors and the General Membership continue to elect them on an annual basis. Evelyn Cohen motioned to approve the change, Jane Farrelly, seconded, approved.
• Elections were held per Robert’s Rules of Order. The slate was: Marge Laski, President; Tom Korany, 1st Vice President; Gail Lift, 2nd Vice President; Diane Burton, Recording Secretary; Dave Tigertt, Corresponding Secretary, Denice Dudas, Treasurer. It was asked if there were any other nominations for each position three times. There being no additional candidates, Dean Brunke moved we accept the slate as presented by acclimation.
• Each year we elect one new Trustee. Marge covered the qualifications for this position. Renie Gatny-Smith’s term was expiring. Renie was again nominated for this position. There were no other nominations. Tom Korany moved, and Don Farrelly seconded, we close the nominations and Rene was reelected by acclimation.

AWAY SHOWS – Tom Korany
The Saginaw Valley show is in two weeks and we are in need of people to do the set-up and tear-down. He reminded the member the society will pay for a van and a reasonable room rate to those willing to work at an away show. Any interested parties are to contact him. The drop off points are Glenda Lask for the west side and Clara Molnar on the east side.

BELLE ISLE – Don Farelly
We had a record turn-out on Saturday of 11 people. It has been at least 5-6 years since so many people showed up to work and he was very grateful for all the help. Belle Isle has been experiencing staffing problems over the summer and the orchids are in very poor condition. Many nice plants were in bloom. They will be working the second Saturday in December for any and all who can help.

MOS SHIRTS – Jane Farrelly
We are still taking orders for the MOS T-shirts. Samples are in the back of the room and any that are ordered will be in for December.

MEMBERSHIP DUES– Gail Lift
The annual dues envelopes are in the back of the room. It would be appreciated if the membership would pick theirs up so they won’t have to be mailed.

NAME TAGS – Yvonne Whitely
The new tags that were previously ordered are in back. We are now able to get the tags made with the magnetic closures (rather than pins). The cost for the magnetic pins is $7 as compared to $5 for the pin. If you would like a new tag, please see Yvonne.

TODAY'S SPEAKER – Betty Clindinning
Today’s speaker is Jim from CalOrchids. She covered Jim’s educational and orchid background. He was to speak on reed stem epidendrums, however, since they are difficult to grow in Michigan he brought three talks on Lycastes.

Submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - October 18, 2009

Marge Laski called the meeting to order at 2:35 pm.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
• Marge asked if there were any changes to the May general meeting minutes as published on the website – there were none. Motion was made to accept the minutes by Betty Clindinning, seconded by John Olszewski, passed.
• Two guests were welcomed.
• Marge needed two members to assist on the Nominating Committee – Ed Laski and Yvonne Whitely volunteered.
• Marge announced MOS T-shirts were still available and the order forms were on the back table.

HOLIDAY PARTY:
• Renie Gatny-Smith announced the Holiday party is set for Sunday, December 6, from 1-5 PM. The party will start with a cocktail hour, dinner at 2:00, and activities will begin immediately following. All guests will receive an orchid seedling as a favor. Tickets are now available from Renie at the meetings.

ORCHID DIGEST:
• Dick Wagner addressed the membership regarding the Orchid Digest. He spoke on the quality of the articles in the magazine, it comes out quarterly, and the cost is $34 a year. Please contact Dick if you are interested in receiving this publication.

This ended the business portion of the meeting and the speaker, Diane Burton, was introduced.

Submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - June 28, 2009

A brief business meeting was held at the MOS summer picnic.

Marge Laski called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the May minutes as published on the website. As there were no changes, motion to accept was made by Betty Clindinning, seconded by Carolyn Butcher, approved.

The MOS storage shed payment is due. As the fee is over ****, approval by the membership is needed. Motion was made by Betty Clindinning to make the payment, seconded by Denice Dudas, approved.

The deposit to the MSU Management Edeucation Center for the 2010 show location of **** will be made over the summer. Motion to approve the charge was made by Denice Dudas, seconded by Patti DeMaire, approved.

There will be an open house at the home of John Curtin on Sunday, August 9, from 12-4. A second open house will be held at the home of Dick Wagner on Sunday, August 23, from 12-4. All members have been invited.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn Butcher for Diane Burton Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - May 17, 2009

The meeting was called to order by President Laski at 2:40 PM.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
• Marge welcomed everyone to the meeting
• No changes to the April minutes as published, Dave Tigertt moved we accept, seconded by Gail Lift, motion carried.
• New visitors were introduced – there were four.
• A lay member was asked to volunteer for the Orchidist of the Year panel – Ed Laski volunteered.

SHOW:
• Marge Laski thanked Diane Burton, Carolyn Butcher, Carinne Korany, and Eileen Otto for all their hard work in putting the show on this year.
• Carolyn Butcher presented a review of this years show expenses. The Trustees had been concerned due to the costs at the new location. All the tables were sold, we had a very good result on the sale of raffle tickets, and over 2,000 people attended the show. We were between *** and *** of breakeven for the show.
• Diane Burton thanked all the membership for their help at the show. It ran very smoothly due to everyone’s assistance.
• Kathy Mykolajenko thanked all of the people who helped with or sent plants to the Ann Arbor show including those who helped with teardown. This year we took the AOS Show Trophy and the People Choice Award. She presented Sidnie Kubien the best of class trophy for making all the name tags for the display. She presented Dave Tigertt the People’s Choice Award for all the help he gave to erecting the display. Kathy gave the AOS Show Trophy to Gail Lift for helping her plan and put together the display. Congratulations to everyone.

WAYS AND MEANS:
• Eileen Otto reminded everyone there were raffle tickets for sale and we had some very nice plants on the raffle table.

CONSERVATION:
• Don Farrelly stated our last Saturday at Belle Isle for the season took place in May. We will not begin working there again until October.
• Future Saturdays at Belle Isle will be held on the second Saturday of the month.

MISCELLANEOUS:
• Jane Farrelly is taking orders for the MOS line of clothing. Anything ordered on today’s date will be delivered at the picnic.
• Marge Laski announced the picnic will be the Sunday after Father’s Day and it would include the plant auction. The MOS will provide fried chicken and sodas and the membership is asked to bring a dish to pass.

PROGRAM:
• Betty Clindinning announced September’s program, Growing Orchids in a Cave, October’s program, Building a Display, and November’s program, Reed Stem Epidendrums.
• The Holiday Party will be held the first Sunday in December.
• Betty thanked Bill and Marilyn Porter for bringing plants to sell.
• At this point, Betty introduced Carolyn Butcher who presented a program on easy to grow orchids.

Submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - Mar. 15, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Marge Laski at 2:30 PM.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
• Marge greeted all the new visitors. They were all introduced. All new MOS members for the month will be given an AOS magazine at the next meeting.

BELLE ISLE REPORT :
• Don Farrelly reported he was not at Belle Isle this month due to a personal commitment. He asked if any one made it – no replies. Next month Belle Isle will be held on the 3rd weekend because of the Easter Holiday. In May, it will go back to the second Saturday. There is no Saturday session at Belle Isle in June, July, and August.

MOS SHIRTS:
• Jane Farrelly reported that orders taken at the meeting will be delivered at the show. Also, there are new fleece jackets available.

SHOW CHAIR:
• Carinne Korany stated we now have 14 vendors signed up for the show.
• We are looking for florists to display orchid arrangements. If anyone knows a florist who might be interested, please let Carinne know.
• Volunteers are still needed for Thursday set-up, Friday to help the vendors/exhibitors bring supplies in, and Sunday for the information table and tear-down – sign up sheets are in the back of the room.
• This year, the Friday night supper will be on a meal-ticket basis.

MOS EXHIBIT:
• Don Farrelly said we are in need of plants this year. He asked that plants come in early on Friday or be delivered on Thursday evening so they do not purchase plants for the exhibit and then late on Friday evening have several plants show up.
• Please be sure to have a list of all the plants you are putting in the exhibits as well as put your identification on the pots.
• MOS members are responsible for registration of their own plants.

ANN ARBOR SHOW :
• The show dates are set-up on April 17 and the show is April 18 and 19.
• Kathy Mykolejenko and Gail Lift are working on set-up. If you’re interested in helping, please contact them.
• Asked for volunteers for tear-down – Dave Tiggert, Diane Burton, and Gyorgy Nagy volunteered.

REGISTRATION:
• Registration is officially scheduled to open at 3:00 PM. Unofficially, it will open as soon as Kathy arrives. It will close at 7:00PM.
• If changes are made to an approved registration tag, please be sure to return the original tag for reclassification - do not fill out a new tag.
• The mid-America show schedule has changed this year. Please refer to the new one on the Mid-America website.

TROPHIES:
• We are still in need of sponsors for three trophies.

AOS AWARDS:
• Marge reported two of our members received AOS awards in February: Lyn O’Shaughnessy received a CBR on a Dryadella and an HCC-78 on her Masd. Ghost Buster ‘Free Spirit’. Dick Wagner’s Paph. Qunaul ‘Faux Apples’ received an HCC-78.

DUES:
• Gail Lift reported several members have not yet paid their 2009 dues. If your dues have not been paid, you will to remit them prior to the show in order to display plants. If you’re not sure, please refer to the sheet at the back of the room.

KATHY MYKOLANJENKO:
• Kathy wanted to remind all members they are also allowed to enter floral arrangements in the show. They are judged in a separate category from the professionals. The arrangements must be made from live flowers and orchids must be the main flower used.

MARGE LASKI:
• Bookmarks for the show are at the back of the room. Please pick some up and distribute them.

NEWSLETTER:
• Patti DeMaire asked any members who are not yet receiving the newsletter by email to please sign up to do so if at all possible.

DIANE BURTON:
• Diane and Patti DeMaire led the group who put up the display at the Grand Valley show. As they won the show trophy, Diane presented it to Patti for her contribution.

This concluded the business meeting and the program began at 2:45 PM.

Submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - Feb. 15, 2009

• The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President, Marge Laski. Betty Clindinning made a motion to approve the minutes and Patti DeMaire seconded the motion.
• Yvonne Whiteley, asked for volunteers for clerking at our Palm Sunday Show. If you want to clerk please call Yvonne at (248) 608-2478.
• Carinne Korany stated that we have many other volunteer opportunities. We have Thursday night set up starting at 6 p.m. Friday assisting the vendors bringing in their plants and materials from 12 noon until 9 p.m.. Sunday night tear down starting at 5 p.m. If you wish to volunteer for one of these please call Eileen at (586) 445-0664 and she will add your name to the volunteer sheet.
• Don Farrrelly stated that they had a very good turnout at Belle Isle. Seven people showed up to help and they probably repotted around 100 orchids at the Belle Isle greenhouses!
• Jane Farrelly will reorder the Michigan Orchid Society shirts so get your order in right away.
• Joe Peterson spoke about the English Garden Orchid Festival and that they had a great turnout at all locations.
• Renie Smith stated that she still needs six more sponsors for our Palm Sunday Trophies. She stated that 2 people can shore the $25 sponsor cost.
• Volunteers are still needed for set up and tear down for the Ann Arbor Orchid show for our exhibit. Please contact Eileen at (586) 445-0664 if you can assist and she will add your name to the list.
• Betty Clindinning introduced our speaker Jim Helig who spoke on “Multiflora Phalaenopsis-what are they?”. His presentation was very informative and enjoyed by all.

The meeting was adjourned at 5 p.m.


Submitted by

Eileen Otto for Diane Burton
Recording Secretary

General Meeting Minutes - Jan. 18, 2009

Meeting was called to order by Marge Laski at 2:38 PM.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
• Marge thanked Tom Korany for his talk prior to the general meeting on neofinetias.
• Marge asked if there were any changes to the minutes as published, there were none, and the minutes were accepted as published.
• Two new guests were welcomed
• It was announced the bookmarks for the show were available and Marge asked everyone to take some to pass out at business they frequent.
• Rene Gatney Smith was called to the podium and she and Marge presented a gift to Joe Peterson for his work as president for the past two years.

AUDIT
• Carolyn Butcher presented the results of the MOS audit. The audit was performed by Carolyn, Glenda Lask, Rene Gatny-Smith and Don Farrelly. The books were found to be in balance <EDITED>
• The 2009 budget was presented and a net operating loss is expected this year due to the show. Everyone was asked for help in looking for more vendors for the show <EDITED>
• Motion to accept made by Patti DeMaire, seconded, John Olszewski; Approved.

BELLE ISLE
Additional volunteers are needed at Belle Isle. They have lost more employees and with looming budget cuts, they could lose more. Repotting season is beginning. If you have the time, your help would be appreciated.

SHOW CHAIR
• There is a show at Grand Valley (Grand Rapids) January 24 and 25. Drop off sites for plants are Clara Molnar, Diane Burton, and Joe Peterson. If you can help with set-up or tear-down it would be appreciated.
• Palm Sunday Show – 20 tables have been sold and more vendors are needed. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please let Carinne know.
• NCAA playoffs are in town the weekend of our show and hotel rooms were hard to come by. Rooms have been booked at the Holiday Inn Detroit-Troy for $99/night – 2 night minimum.
• Volunteer sheets for the show will be in the back of the room – please sign up to help as much as you can.

RENE GATNY-SMITH
• The trophy list will be on the back table up until the show. Trophies are $25 to sponsor and your help will be greatly appreciated.
• Holiday Party – 55 people attended. The gift plants were bred by Rosie Kiley and Rene and Marge thanked her for them. Paul Zimmerman was thanked for his help in obtaining the door prizes and centerprizes.

PRESIDENT’S LAST REMARKS
• There is a sign-up sheet for hospitality in the back of the room. If you can, please sign up for a month. All expenses will be reimbursed.
• Marge mentioned Gyorgy Nagy has been very good about doing tear-down for almost all of our away shows. She asked if anyone could help him or do the tear-down for some of these shows it would be greatly appreciated.

PROGRAM CHAIR
• Next month’s speaker will be Jim Heilig who will speak on multi-floral phalaenopsis.
• This months speaker is Russ Vernon. Betty thanked Russ for making the drive in such poor traveling conditions and introduced him. Russ spoke on Lycastes.

This ended the business portion of the meeting.

Submitted by

Diane Burton
Recording Secretary