May 2009 Monthly Meeting:
*ANNUAL SOUTH SHOW *
ORCHIDS – EVERYDAY A RAINBOW
The show will be held at the San Fernando Technical Institute on May 23rd and 24th . and will be open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on both days.
Lecture and Demonstration Seminars are scheduled for both days of the show. A Timetable would be posted at the Entry/Reception area. There will be a very informative presentation on the Society’s Conservation and Habitat Protection and Preservation efforts as well as information on cultivation methods for different orchids..
Society publications, apparel, and other paraphernalia will also be available for purchase. As usual, Tea and other refreshments will be available.
There will be vendors offering plants, nutritional & pest control products, and other Home and Garden accessories. A number of new orchid imports will be available.
There will be both vendors displays and single-entry displays.
Judging will be Show Table judging in ten (10) classes – 1st , 2nd , & 3rd with monetary rewards for 1 st - $75, 2nd - $50 and 3rd - $30 in each class.
Members are invited to enter and display plants to contribute and assist in making this show a success. Registration and Entries would commence on Friday (22nd) at 2:00 pm and *close strictly* at 9:00 pm to ensure that the show plan is efficiently and effectively executed. If entries arrive after 9 pm, the option will be to display without entry.
EXHIBITS will be judged and awarded monetary prizes: Best Small - $250, Best Medium - $350 and Best Large - $500. The Best in Show plant will be awarded $500.
Members are reminded they must show their current membership badge for free entry.
A Show Brochure is being produced for distribution to our patrons and TTOS Members will be asked to make a contribution of $10 to the Society if they desire this keepsake.
The management thanks all members in advance for their full support in making this our best show in South Trinidad
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* **SEE YOU AT THE SHOW VENUE with your plants on Friday and enjoying the efforts of your labours on Saturday & Sunday* .
