Monthly Meeting Notice for December 2005

TTOS congratulates the Trinidad and Tobago Soca Warriors on qualifying for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

TTOS congratulates Brian Charles Lara on breaking yet another world record: the highest number of runs by a batsman in test cricket.

The December 2005 Monthly Meeting will be held on Sunday 18th at 10.00 a.m. at the H.S.T.T. Building on Lady Chancellor Road, Port-of-Spain.

The highlight of this meeting will be a Christmas Brunch. Tickets for this Brunch are available from Committee Members. Music will be supplied by Mr. Elbourne and there will be entertainment by Parang Serenaders. In the spirit of the season there will be an exchange of gifts, members are encouraged to bring along a gift for exchange. We are also inviting members and other interested persons consider having a sale stall, so be prepared also to do a little Christmas Shopping. The prize distribution of trophies, medals, awards, replica trophies and Phostrogen Fertilizers won at the October 2005 Orchid Show will be handed out.

News Items

A course in Orchid Photography conducted by renowned photographer Mr. William Aguiton, and a course in Floral Arranging are now being arranged. Members who are interested in participating in these courses are asked to contact the Secretary, Gopaul Chackan by the middle of December, 2005.

New Members

Cesar B. Sadaya - Rodney Road, Lange Park, Chaguanas
Jennifer Ramdeen Doon and Capildeo Doon - Montague Avenue, Trincity
Ellison Joseph - Battoo Avenue, Marabella
Shafdar Sayeed Ali - Diamond village, San-Fernando
Jinsey Sampath - Latchoos Road, Penal
Samdaye Raagoobar Marajh - Evans Street, Curepe
Ronald Samuel and Audra Ramsook Samuel - Phillipine
Leela Ali - Calcutta Road, Freeport

Trophies
Members who are in possession of Trophies won at last year's show must return these trophies, cleaned and polished, to the Secretary by no later than August 21st, 2005. This is required in preparation for the award of trophies at this year's show.

Library Corner
Our Librarian will be present at monthly meetings in his corner, and members are requested to return all overdue books. New members please note that the facility of the Library is available to all members and we encourage you to utilize its services rated as one of the best Orchid Libraries in the Caribbean.