June 2010 Monthly Meeting

This meeting will be held on Sunday June 13th 2010 at 10.00 am at the La Vega Estate Garden Centre in Gran Couva located in Central Trinidad.
To get there;

- you turn off the Couva Flyover on the Solomon Hochoy Highway heading east.
- Travel along this main road continuing in an easterly direction into Gran Couva. You will notice directional signs posted at the side of the road leading to the estate.
- The entrance to the estate is off the left side of the Gran Couva main road and the estate is about one (1) mile inside.

This month's meeting will be the Annual Family Day so do bring out the whole family and enjoy the beautiful landscaped outdoor surroundings of the La Vega Estate.

Activities that can be enjoyed on the estate are> biking,> lake fishing,> trail walking,> meditation,> sports and outdoor relaxation. Of course this visit is a wonderful opportunity to view the La Vega Estate sales area which displays a wide variety of plants from which you can choose, we are certain that you will find plants to add to your collection.

Members are not allowed to bring plants for sale at this venue.

The meeting will feature the monthly show table, so do bring along your flowing plants.

There will be a presentation by Mr. Curtis Lutchman on the growing of Phalaenopsis

Spring Orchid Show 2010

The President Gopaul Chackan will give a report on the recently concluded Spring Orchid Show, which was held on May 1st and May 2nd 2010 at the San Fernando Technical Institute in San Fernando. The results of the Spring Orchid Show will be announced as well.

Finalizing The Spring Orchid Show May 2010 Accounts.

The Show Treasurer Gervais de Matas requests that all members with outstanding moneys for show tickets settle these matters with him, in order for the accounts to be finalized. Members are expected to do so for the latest at the June meeting at La Vega Estate.

Renewal of Membership Dues for 2010/2011

Members are reminded that the Treasurer Mr. Gervais de Matas is now receiving member's renewal subscriptions for 2010/2011. Payment can be made by cheque payable to TTOS and sent to the Society's mailbox P.O. Box 1128 Port of Spain, as well as payment may be made at the June 2010 monthly meeting.
The Annual General Meeting will be held in July 2010 and all dues must be paid by July 1st. 2010 well prior to the AGM.
The Treasurer will not be accepting subscriptions on the day of the AGM.
Only members who are financial will be allowed to vote at the AGM.

Best In Show from May 2010;