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    OF ALBERTA

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In-person meeting

Sunday September 22, 2024


Important:  We are back at the Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre for 2024/25!


Venue: Northgate Lions Seniors Recreation Centre

7524 139 Ave, Edmonton AB

11:45am Setup

Noon             Meeting Open                                          

12:30pm       Culture session: Orchid light, lights and lighting

1:30pm      OSA General Meeting

2:00pm Speaker: Martin Motes, Motes Orchids
Topic: Temperature tolerant low light Vandas

4:00pm          Adjournment and Takedown

    Martin will have plants available for sale at the meeting.
    The pre-order for this meeting is already completed. 


    Membership Renewals are Due

    Please ensure you renew your Membership to be able to buy plants and supplies.

    Payments can be made at the meeting. A debit machine will be available.

    Tea/coffee $2 / Lunch table $3

    A door fee of $10 will be charged to non-members



        2024/25 Meeting Dates

        Speakers and Events


        Mark your calendars!

        Subject to change. Speakers will be updated as the information becomes available

        September 22, 2024 

        Seminar: Martin Motes - Motes Orchids

        Topic: Temperature tolerant low light Vandas. 

        Culture Session: Orchid light, lights and lighting (hosted by Dean Chesterman)


        October 27, 2024

        Annual General Meeting with Executive Elections & Silent Auction

        **Please note: Change from November to accommodate guest speaker**  


        November 24, 2024

        Seminar: TBA

        Culture Session: TBA


        January 26, 2025

        Seminar: TBA

        Culture Session: TBA


        February 23, 2024

        Seminar: TBA

        Culture Session: TBA


        March 17, 2024 

        SHOW PREP


        April 28, 2024

        Beginners’ Month


        May 26, 2024

        Seminar: TBA

        Culture Session: TBA


        June 23, 2024 

        Seminar: TBA

        Culture Session: TBA


         

        Please note

        There are No Meetings in July, August or December



        Guests are always welcome!  If you'd like to come to a meeting to see what goes on, feel free to join us any time.  Please note that there is a $10.00 entry fee for guests, which is deducted from the membership fee upon joining.









        When & Where....

        Fourth Sunday of Every month 12:30P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

        (unless otherwise advised or over long weekends)

        MEETING TIMES: 12:00-4:00 P.M.

        Setup: 11:45 A.M.

        Show Table: 12:30 P.M.

        Culture Session: 12:30-1:00 P.M.

        OSA Member General Meeting: 1:00-1:30 P.M.

        Plant sales: 1:00 P.M. 

        Speaker of the month: 1:30-4:00 P.M.


        MEETING LOCATION: 

         

        Royal Canadian Legion - Strathcona Branch

            9020 51 Ave NW, Edmonton


        Please click here for 

        a map to our Monthly Meetings



        Source: Google Maps     

        The Society meets nine times per year, normally on the Fourth Sunday of the month.

        There are no meetings in July, August and December. We also try to avoid having meetings on major holidays, so check the meeting schedule on this website or your monthly newsletter for date


        Orchid Society of Alberta
        P.O. Box 31117, RPO Namao Centre
        Edmonton, AB T5Z 3P3

        email: orchids.alberta@gmail.com




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