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Our next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday,
January 11, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the main library, 151 Civic
Center Blvd. in Houma.
Plant raffle and viewer's choice will be held. Brenda
Daigle and Wanda Gaidry will bring refreshments. Brenda
Daigle will be our sharing knowledge speaker , speaking on
"How to Bloom a Phalaenopsis".
January 11, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the main library, 151 Civic
Center Blvd. in Houma.
Plant raffle and viewer's choice will be held. Brenda
Daigle and Wanda Gaidry will bring refreshments. Brenda
Daigle will be our sharing knowledge speaker , speaking on
"How to Bloom a Phalaenopsis".
| January 2012 |
| Minutes for Nov. 2011 |
After all the commotion of having to find us another room to have the meeting and
meeting.
The meeting was called to order by President Ashley Matherne at 6:50 p.m. There
were 20 members and 1 guest present.
A motion was made and 2nd to accept minutes as published.
Vice President--Robbie McMeel -- Robbie said that Mr. Carlos Fighetti is scheduled for our
Oct. 2012 guest speaker. Mr. Fighetti does not charge a fee.
Secretary--Brenda Daigle-- No Report
Treasurer--Beverly Matherne-- Updated Financial Report
AOS Rep.--Sandy Trahan-- Gave update on AOS magazine
ODC Rep.--Beverly Matherne--No Report
SWROGA Rep.-- Karen Breaux- No Report
OLD BUSINESS
meeting.
The meeting was called to order by President Ashley Matherne at 6:50 p.m. There
were 20 members and 1 guest present.
A motion was made and 2nd to accept minutes as published.
Vice President--Robbie McMeel -- Robbie said that Mr. Carlos Fighetti is scheduled for our
Oct. 2012 guest speaker. Mr. Fighetti does not charge a fee.
Secretary--Brenda Daigle-- No Report
Treasurer--Beverly Matherne-- Updated Financial Report
AOS Rep.--Sandy Trahan-- Gave update on AOS magazine
ODC Rep.--Beverly Matherne--No Report
SWROGA Rep.-- Karen Breaux- No Report
OLD BUSINESS
| Brenda Daigle, Monroe Exhibit Chair gave a report on the show. TOS Exhibit --- November 5, 2011 ------ Best Society Tabletop Exhibit 4 Exhibitors ------- 16 Total Plants 1. Ashley & Beverly M. 1 Blue 2 Red 1 White 2. Robbie & Becky Mc. 1 Blue 3. Dot Wu 1 White 4. Brenda Daigle 1 Blue 2 Red 2 White 2 Best Grown Ashley reminded all about the Annual Short Course in Lafayette and said if anyone is interested in going, he has some registration forms. |
SHARING KNOWLEDGE
John's presentation this month covered the three society trophies voted on by the judges. Those
trophies are the AOS, ODC, and SWROGA trophy and are voted on by only accredited and
probationary judges, and the winner of said trophy must get a 2/3 vote of the ones present. Student
judges' vote doesn't count but must be turned in for evaluation and grading.
Starting with the AOS trophy John explained how all exhibits, including commercial, are included and
how the point system works. The general arrangement is what catches the eye first when you look at
an exhibit with color flow, theme and vocal point all in mind. Quality of Flowers is also an equal strong
point which is self explanatory. Variety is next of importance and then labeling.
The only exhibit not allowed by ODC to be scored for the trophy is a commercial exhibit. ODC
encourages the growing of better hybrids and species. The 3 things that are looked for in an exhibit is
artistry, flower quality and culture excellence. Rarity is very important for ODC Trophy, and species
is considered rarer than hybrids.
Each best of flower in each variety and the best flower in show are the ones that the SWROGA trophy
is picked from.
A lot of questions and discussion followed his presentation which made for a very interesting topic.
Thanks John for a very informative presentation.
trophies are the AOS, ODC, and SWROGA trophy and are voted on by only accredited and
probationary judges, and the winner of said trophy must get a 2/3 vote of the ones present. Student
judges' vote doesn't count but must be turned in for evaluation and grading.
Starting with the AOS trophy John explained how all exhibits, including commercial, are included and
how the point system works. The general arrangement is what catches the eye first when you look at
an exhibit with color flow, theme and vocal point all in mind. Quality of Flowers is also an equal strong
point which is self explanatory. Variety is next of importance and then labeling.
The only exhibit not allowed by ODC to be scored for the trophy is a commercial exhibit. ODC
encourages the growing of better hybrids and species. The 3 things that are looked for in an exhibit is
artistry, flower quality and culture excellence. Rarity is very important for ODC Trophy, and species
is considered rarer than hybrids.
Each best of flower in each variety and the best flower in show are the ones that the SWROGA trophy
is picked from.
A lot of questions and discussion followed his presentation which made for a very interesting topic.
Thanks John for a very informative presentation.
Viewer's Choice winners
Judy and Robbie
Judy and Robbie
