BUNBURY ORCHID SOCIETY. Orchid Talk. Cattleya Unknown Grown by D. Meade. The Monthly Publication of the Bunbury Orchid Society JUNE 2018

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1 BUNBURY ORCHID SOCIETY Orchid Talk Cattleya Unknown Grown by D. Meade The Monthly Publication of the Bunbury Orchid Society JUNE 2018 Next Meeting Sunday 1 st July commencing am All correspondence to Secretary PO Box 1074, Bunbury, WA 6239 Web address Len Munnings Dot Bodgragai Rolf Mason (decd) Warren Cruickshank Lyn & Brian Harwood Norm Martin Alan Burgess (decd) President Vice President Secretary Committee Stewards Registrar Bill Dear Rick Winch Jane Charles S Nelson. T Domoney. W Heath. G Winter. I Gilmore. Phil Bunney

2 Editors Edition selection of benched plants from June meeting photos by Mike Baker Den. Colonial Kym Grown by Kym Lucas Den. Unknown Grown by J. Shelley Onc.Heaven Scent Redolence Grown by D. Meade Phrag. Tall Tails Thunderbolt x Phrag. Wallisii Tower Grove Grown by G & J Winter Sarc.George Colthup x Velvet Sarc. Hartmanii Flirt x Molly Zga Black Magic Grown by Unknown Grown by G & J Winter Grown by G & J Winter

3 COMPETITION PLANTS Please bring plants to the JULY meeting July Cym. Flaming Vulcan Kerwin x Blazing Fury Hades Margaret River Orchid Group The June meeting of the Margaret River Orchid Group was held at the home of Alan and Dianne Birch in Busselton. Everyone explored their extensive garden and shadehouses. Alan Birch and some of his orchids A selection of members benched orchids from Margaret River June meeting.

4 IAN GILMORE gave a very informative talk at the June meeting on the flasking process and how we get seedings. It was very interesting to see the stages of a plant, from seed to full plant. Ian is to continue this presentation and discuss propagating orchids from flasks at July meeting. Membership Fees are now due for 2018 Our records show that there are outstanding membership fees due. The Committee have decided that any members who are not financial, will no longer receive the Orchid Talk by or post. Please advise our Treasurer if you have made your payment directly to the Bank. Membership fees for Family membership $20.00 and single membership $20.00 per annum. Please pay at next meeting, or forward to Treasurer, Andrea Shine, PO Box 1074, Bunbury, WA 6239 Bank details for direct debit. Payment can be made directly into this BANKWEST account. Account name: Bunbury Orchid Society Inc. BSB: Account Number: Please include your surname on banking advice. CLUB VOUCHERS Please note that the Committee advises that Club Vouchers that have been presented as prizes from Shows, can be used for purchase of goods from the Sales Table and also for the payment of membership. If any members receive vouchers from Ezi-Grow Orchids, and are unable to pick up their prize, Ian Gilmore has offered to assist. Sales Table: A reminder that all your orchid needs can be obtained through the Club on meeting mornings. If you need to pre-order any orchid bark or Perlite, please contact Norm Martin. All other supplies such as pots, fertilisers, orchid clips, hanging pots, etc will be available on meeting morning. Orchid bark supplies will be stored and available from the Club s shed in Halifax. Please contact Norm Martin to arrange any purchases and pick up from Shed. Please note that the pickup is at Norm s discretion. SHOWS AUTUMN / WINTER SHOW Dates confirmed as Friday 27 th to Sunday 29 th July. Venue Bunbury Centre Point Shopping Centre Entries for the show to be presented for judging on Friday the 27 th afternoon. Can members please put time aside over the weekend to man the show stand. A roster will be discussed at the July meeting. MORLEY CHALLENGE Saturday 4- Sunday 5th August. Workshop and display. Setup on Saturday morning. Dinner on Saturday night to be paid by Club for helpers at setup. Theme this year is open. Clubs to choose their own theme. Bunbury Orchid Society is combining with Margaret River Orchid Society for this event.

5 SPRING SHOW September 8 th & 9th Venue is the Italian Club, Bunbury. Dates: Saturday 8 th & Sunday 9 th September, set up on Friday 7 th Sept from p.m., entries to be brought to venue p.m.. Judging commences at 6.00 p.m. Assistance is required with set up on Friday 7 th. Please contact President Bill Dear if you can assist. More information on coming newsletters. 24 th World Orchid Conference 2023 The 24th WOC is planned to be held in conjunction with the 8th International Orchid Conservation Congress. The venue will be the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from the 3rd to 1th September At our June meeting, Bruce Larson and Ken James provided a very interesting presentation of the successful bid process which was presented in Equador in The suggestion was made that southwest groups join together to present one combined display. This would include Bunbury, Margaret River and Albany. This suggestion to be discussed between committees to see if this is a viable and more economic option for these clubs. Money raised from sales and Shows to go to the relevant Club to assist with their display and transport requirements. The World Orchid Conference website to be established shortly, details when it becomes available. JULY MEETING July meeting will be our winter SOUP meeting with a variety of hot soups brought in by our members. Members may wish to bring their own mug/cup. Thanks to Kym for organising this.

6 Meeting held in the Australind Hall Commencing at am Present Please see attendance book Apologies- Please see attendance book Guests Ken Jones, Bruce and Kay Larson Welcome to life members Minutes of the May meeting read by B Dear. Accepted (m) T Domoney (S) P Bunney Business arising Two issues were raised from the May meeting minutes. Talk at today s meeting not listed in the minutes No correspondence listed in minutes, and No financial report provided with minutes Financial report for April provided with these minutes Other business arising discussed in general business Incoming Correspondence- Updated Insurance certificate from The Garden Club OWA dinner menu for the night of the Display (Challenge) Bunbury council provided updated policy for leases and licenses IRA Butler Trophy letter and CD containing 2017 entrants provided confirmation from the Italian Club of Spring show dates, Garden Club Magazine Wanneroo/Joondalup Orchid Society Newsletter Outgoing Correspondence- Constitution registered on Dept. of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Consumer Protection. Insurance certificate provided to Bunbury Council for shed lease Letter to Phil Bunney thanking him for Auditing the treasurer s books for 2017 Letter to Dick Light for their donation of orchids to the club. Correspondence Accepted: (m) L Munnings (S) J Shelley Finance Treasurers report for May Opening Balance $ Income $ $120 memberships $78.00 Raffle Total $ Expenditure $0 Closing Balance $ unpresented cheques $ Petty Cash

7 No Expenditure remains at $30.15 Term Deposit matured 29/5/18 Starting balance $ Interest $98.37 Maturing balance $ Conference Account Balance $ (result of plant sales donated be R + A Light) Still waiting for re-imbursement from WAROO (OWA) for last year s Inter Club Competition Accepted (m) B Harwood (s) T Domoney Result: All in favour. General business- Memberships club memberships now due. If you are not paid up by the July meeting this will be the last Orchid talk. Outstanding ACTIONS from last meeting: Letter of Thanks to Phil Bunny for conducting the Audit Complete Letter of Thanks to Dick Light for donation Complete; Dick rang J Charles last weekend and updated address details Bunnings BBQ J Charles yet to follow-up dates. Outstanding ACTION: J Charles to follow-up Winter / Autumn Show J Charles to find a venue not completed yet Outstanding ACTION: J Charles to follow-up Spring show Dates for the spring show are 7-9 th September. Venue: Italian Club - Marg to be the show secretary. - Shirley to design the flyers for the show. - Marg is check signage and arrange changes if needed. Key to Shed with M Nelson Morley challenge Dates 4-5 August; Menu for the dinner available if requested Club discussed the action discussed last meeting of the club subsidizing meals at the dinner for members who help to setup our challenge site. There was discussion around capping the number of meals. It was discussed that we should support all members who are involved in the challenge Motion raised for vote by M Baker, S) J Charles Result: All in favour Organizers for the Challenge L Munnings, B Harwood Soup Kitchen To be held next month. Members able to help cook please discuss with Kym. Welcome to two new members William Harbeck, Kelvin Reeves OWA re-imbursement K Jones advised that if the club can submit a new invoice for the costs incurred last year OWA will re-imburse the account. Meeting broke for popular vote and morning tea Meeting Re-convened at 11am for Guest Speakers Ken Jones and Bruce Larson Discussing the OWA successful bid for the 2023 World Orchid conference Secretary J Charles

8 Finance Treasurers report for April Opening Balance $ Income $ (banked March proceeds 5/4/18) Total $ Expenditure $ $ Garden Club Australia Insurance $44.00 Harvey shire Hall Hire Closing Balance $ Accounts to Pay waiting for invoices to confirm values Ezygro vouchers $ N Martin Website $ B Dear Kitchen supplies $ Petty Cash No Expenditure remains at $30.15 Still waiting for re-imbursement from WAROO (OWA) for last years Inter Club Competition Description OPEN Grade Exhibitor Plant name 02C Cymbidium under 60 mm 1 st G Bradshaw Sarah Jean Wondabah 2 nd 03A Paphiopedilum - Species 1 st G & J Winter Paph gratrixianium Geyserland 2 nd G & J Winter Paph charlsworthii 08B Aust Native Epiphyte any hybrid 1 st Unknown Sarc George Colthup x Velvet 2 nd G & J Winter Sarc. Harmanii Flirt x Molly 3 rd G Bradshaw Den. Hilda Poxon 11A Hybrid - Phragmipedium 1 st G & J Winter Phrag. Tall Tails Thunderbolt x Phrag. Wallisii Tower Grove 11B Hybrid -not Classified Elsewhere 1 st G & J Winter Zga Black Magic 2 nd Unknown Z Conway s Choice x Titanic Australia

9 Description NOVICE Grade Exhibitor Plant name 15A Laeliinae - Species 1 st J Shelley Encyclia conchearta x self 15C Laeliinae - Intermediate ( 60mm - 90mm ) 1 st J Shelley Slc Tangerine Jewel x Bonanza x Rachel 2 nd T Domoney BLC 15E Laeliinae - Cluster Type ( min 8 flowers ) 1 st T Domoney Unknown 18B Dendrobium Phalaenathe Type 1 st J Shelley Den. Unknown 20E Oncidinae -Any Other Oncidinae Hybrid 1 st D Meade Onc. Heaven Scent Redolence 22B Aust Native Epiphyte any hybrid 1 st K Lucas Den. Colonial Kym 2 nd J Shelley Doc. Aust Lemon Pepper Brassy x hepatica 3 rd J Shelley Den. Jonathon s Glory Dark Joy 26A Specimen - Any Genera 1 st D Meade Cat Unknown BUNBURY ORCHID SOCIETY INC, NORMAL MEETING DATES Society Meetings: am - 1st Sunday of Month Committee Meeting: 9.00 am - prior to general meeting VENUE: Australind Hall, behind the Australind Shopping Centre Next Meeting Sunday 1 st JULY, 2018 Contacts: President: Bill Dear Secretary: Jane Charles Orchid Talk Editor: Shirley Anderton Web address

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