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Greater New York Orchid Society

We meet on the third Wednesday< of the month

(NB: no longer on the fourth Wednesday or the fourth Tuesday)

The Greater New York Orchid Society meets on the third Wednesday (NB: no longer on the fourth Wednesday or the fourth Tuesday) at International Caterers of Distinction at the Guiding Star Knights of Columbus 3243 Ampere Avenue, Bronx, NY.

Our meetings consist of presentations from orchid experts from around the country in addition to a fabulous plant table of blooming orchids grown by our members.  We have a great group of members from around the tri-state area with a wide range of experience in every aspect of orchid growing.

Be sure to bring in your plants for the Show Table. This month we will be awarding the ?Best on the Table? in the Greenhouse and the Homegrown categories with a special prize.

An Announcement about the 2008 New York International Orchid Show

It is with regret that we must announce that due to a variety of circumstances beyond our control the New York International Orchid Show, which has been held at Rockefeller Center for the past six years, has been indefinitely postponed; no event will take place this year. It would be simplistic to single out any one of the numerous reasons that have made this decision necessary, but the organization and production of this iconic Spring event in New York City has become increasingly challenging.

The Society is very proud of its stature and history of contributing to the New York City cultural climate so that after 27 continuous years it is of course disappointing to face this decision. Undoubtedly there will be plenty of questions and rumors, but the show has evolved and been reinvented several times in its history. We are actively considering various possibilities for future orchid events, but it is premature to offer any suggestion regarding our plans at this time.

The Greater New York Orchid Society wishes to extend its profound thanks to Tishman Speyer and all their staff who have been both exceedingly generous and gracious hosts during our time at Rockefeller Center. We are very proud of our collaborative successes and exceedingly appreciative of their ongoing support of the Society and the New York International Orchid Show; most particularly for their efforts and assistance after September 11, 2001.

Regardless of what form our future efforts might take, we will keep you informed as things develop and expect that we will be able to bring orchids back to New York in the very near future.

David Horak

President, GNYOS

It's Membership Renewal Time!!!

Once again, it's time for everyone to renew their membership with the GNYOS.  Please fill out a membership form with your updated information and send it to our membership coordinator: Raymond Kwong with your dues.  Don't forget to update your email address for our newsletter delivery!

Thank you for your support.