JUDGES’ CHOICE SPECIAL INTEREST September PLANT OF THE MONTH 2013 Foundation Date January 1976. Thelymitra ixioides Spotted Sun Orchid Postal Address PO Box 411 WOODRIDGE 4114 Queensland Australia Patrons: Logan City Mayor Pam Parker And Graham Oldham President Ken Martin Ph 3341 5474 Vice President Reg Illingworth Ph 3800 3213 Secretary Jan McKenzie Ph 3208 8721 Treasurer Doug Mogg Ph 3806 5316 N’letter Editor Reg Illingworth Ph 3800 3213 [email protected] Plant Name: Campanulorchis globifera Committee Members Adrian Bergstrum Ph 3805 8224 Trevor Cook Ph 3345 4049 Myrella Coppus Ph 3341 5691 Exhibitor: John Roberts Maree Illingworth Ph 3800 3213 Pam Price Ph 3345 6143 Owners Comments: Barbara Smith Ph 3208 5398 Housing: Grown in a winter warm house that becomes a half covered up bush house in the warmer months. Fans Next Monthly Meeting: are on at night when closed up in winter and Summer the Tuesday 17th September 2013 fans go on during the day. Commencing at 7.30pm. Logan Central Community Centre Feeding: When ever with whatever is going - Cnr Jacaranda Ave & Wembley Road Miracle Grow, Aquasol, Peters mixes, etc. Logan Central. Blood and bone with trace elements and dolomite are added to my potting mix. Next Committee Meeting: Watering: Tank water every 3rd day in the hot months Tuesday 1st October 2013 to every six or seven days in the colder winter months. Commencing at 7.30pm. All done by hand. Logan Central Community Centre Cnr Jacaranda Ave & Wembley Road Logan Central. Potting Medium: The Campanulorchis globifera is potted in 1 part peat, & 9 parts perlite. Work Roster for September 2013 Hall Set-up at 6.30pm:Volunteers anyone that can arrive at 6.30pm will be appreciated. Supper: Laraine Richmond, Dale Lynch. Editorial The September Newsletter has interesting info starting at Page 2 which has the shows to come, September committee meeting notes, Page 3 has the minutes from the August meeting, Page 4 has the Judges Choice for July, and the changes to the names of the benched plants with Page 5 having the photos of the winning plants, Page 6 has an article about the bark we have available, the Cancer Raffle winners and the cultural meeting info, Page 7 all about the Christmas function, Page 8, the 3rd part about cold damage from the American orchid Society, Page 9 is the goods for sale. We are having trouble sourcing guest speakers, they are for your entertainment or an increase of knowledge about orchids, if anyone can help please contact Trevor Cook at 0408 060 620 he would be really pleased. Reg SHOWS TO COME 12/13 Sep Sunshine Coast OS Shop Centre, Pelican Waters 12/14 Sep Lockyer Valley OS Cultural Centre, Laidley 12/14 Sep Lismore OS Lismore Shop Centre, Carrington St 13/15 Sep Queensland O. S. Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha 13/15 Sep Townsville OS TOS Hall, Charles St, Kirwan 14/15 Sep Beaudesert O. & F. S. Canungra Com. Hall 14/15 Sep Capricorn OFC Refer to Secretary 19/24 Sep Native OS of Toowoomba St John’s Church Hall 19/21 Sep Maryborough OS St Paul’s Memorial Hall 20/21 Sep Atherton Tableland OS Anglican Hall, Vernon St 20/21 Sep Noosa Dist O. & F. S. RSL Hall Cooroy 20/25 Sep Toowoomba OS Centenary Heights School Hall 21/22 Sep Bowen OFS, Bowen Show Grounds 21/22 Sep Eastern Dist O. S. Bayside Uniting Church Hall 26/28 Sep Casino OS St Marks Parish Hall, Barker St 26/28 Sep North Star Orchid Circle Burpengary Plaza 27/28 Sep Glasshouse Country O. S. Beerwah Com Hall 27/28 Sep McLean OS McLean Bowls Club 28/29 Sep Ipswich O. S. Silkstone Primary School GUEST SPEAKER FOR THE SEPTEMBER MEETING The Guest Speaker for the September meeting, to be determined. NOTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER COMMITTEE MEETING: The Committee discussed the criteria for the granting of Life Membership. Membership of the Society for minimum of 10 years. The Member must take an active part in the many various duties of Society management, and to promote the knowledge of orchid growing & conservation. The Treasurer was happy with the takings from the Annual Show. We have an excess of books in our Library which may be donated to Lifeline or given to Members. We had three new Members this month, they are Wendy Bailey, Sharyn McCredie and Paula Thompson. Welcome to Logan Society. Christmas Function will be at the Meeting venue on the 19th November, $10 for Members and $20 for non-members. 2 MINUTES LOGAN & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY INC.GENERAL MEETING 20th AUGUST 2013 OPENING: The President Ken Martin opened the meeting at 7.35 pm Ken called on Reg Illingworth to move a Minute’s Silence for the passing of Val Heydon, a former Secretary of the Society. WELCOME: to members and visitors, to our judges: Jeanne Rutherford – Leader, Don Nitschinsk, Adrian Bergstrum, David Cleal, Stewards- Angela Kehoe, Bev Pritchard, Phil McCallum, Trish Roulstone APOLOGIES: as per register MINUTES: The minutes of the July meeting were published in the Newsletter. They were accepted on the motion of George Tsambourakis, Seconded by Laraine Richmond. CORRESPONDENCE INWARDS: Dept. of Fair Trading response. Beaudesert Orchid & Foliage Society Spring Show Schedule. $300 cheque from Mayor Pam Parker for the Show. Orchids Australia Magazine. Bulletin of the American Orchid Society. Thank-you card from Bev Pritchard. CORRESPONDENCE OUTWARDS: Get Well card to Bev Pritchard, Ron Horsey. Sympathy Card to Marilyn Rivett and Family. That the correspondence was accepted, Moved by Jan McKenzie, Seconded Laura Thorp. Business Arising:- The efficient registration of the changes to the constitution was pleasing. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Treasurer Doug Mogg moved and Reg Illingworth seconded that the statement showing balances of $5641.71 Term Deposit and Balance as at 20 August of $7336.11. Additional accounts for payment Reg Illingworth Postage $39, Garden City Plastics $338.84, L. Harrison $200 ribbons. Full statement is on file. GENERAL BUSINESS: JOHN OXLEY ORCHID SHOW - Table top display was very good but unplaced. Thanks to Ian McKenzie, Margaret Tierney, Pam Price and Neville Hearn as well as Barry and Regina Chandler. / Members Merv Stewart, Jim McCubbin and Margaret Tierney placed well. OUR SHOW 24th 25th AUGUST Pam Price spoke on the usual issues of preparing plants, circulating rosters, the need to bring plastic bags and boxes. There was a concern about the number of people not volunteering for jobs on Show Days and set-up days. Trade Sales Report: Adrian was busy judging. No report. Library Report: Graham Maggs took possession of the three magazines to which we subscribe. Club Badges available from Doug Mogg $8.00. KITCHEN DUTIES ROSTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER MEETING: 1. Laraine Richmond. 2. Dale Lynch. Pam Price talked at length as to the need to commit to the task of running the show 24th/25th August (lack of volunteers). There seem to be big holes on the rosters. Some issues solved with further thought and organisation. CULTURAL OFFICER’S REPORT: Last Month’s topic was :- Preparing your plants for the Show. // Next Month’s meeting topic :- Post-Mortem Show. GUEST SPEAKER: Guest speaker for tonight is Pam Price who spoke on the SHOW and what she would like us to do to ensure that the show runs smoothly. John Roberts spoke on the basic steps one should take to bench a plant- staking safely, removal of pests, guaranteeing of stability, basic cleanliness and clarity of tag presentation. JUDGES’ CHOICE: CULTURAL AWARD: Denrochilum tenellum owned by John Roberts SPECIAL INTEREST PLANT OF THE MONTH: Eria globifera owned by John Roberts POPULAR VOTE: Open Arnst Jittima x Rhy. gigantea var. alba ‘Red Spots’ owned by Ken Haase Intermediate/Novice Den.Australian Robbie McInnes owned by Peter Berry RAFFLE: Don McAlister organised the raffle. LUCKY EXHIBITOR: George Tsambourakis Ticket Blue E68 Packing up: done by a committed band. Meeting closed:- 9.45pm. Jan McKenzie Secretary 3 JUDGES CHOICE RESULTS FOR AUGUST 2013 1. Dendrobiums 15. Australian Native Species 1st Den. Merlin-Flake Laurie Baxter 1st Den. speciosum var. curvicaule ‘Bob’ Merv Stewart 2nd Den. Bird of Paradise ‘Teleformin’ Merv Stewart 2nd Doc. schoenina Myrella Coppus 3rd Den. taylorii George Tsambourakis 2. Cattleyas – Over 100mm 1st Rlc. Rockwood * Ken Haase 16. Species – Exotic Sympodial 2nd Rlc. Karen’s Sunrise Ken Haase 1st Ddc. tenellum John Roberts 3rd Rlc. Redland Gem ‘Pride’ x Rlc. Dream Trader ‘Treasure’ 2nd Paph. Victoria-regina John Roberts Ken Haase 3rd Oerstedella centropetalum Ken Haase 3. Cattleyas – 60mm to 100mm 17. Species – Exotic Monopodial 1st C. Nora’s Melody x Rlc. Touting Beauty Graham Maggs 1st Rhy. gigantea var. Red #1 x Rhy. gigantea var. Spots Ken Haase 4. Cattleyas – Under 60mm 2nd Rhy. gigantea var. Red Lip Ken Haase 1st C. Dal’s Good One Ken Haase 3rd Rhy. gigantea var. Red Ken Haase 2nd Get. Rest in Peace Ken Haase 3rd Rth. Dal’s Nuggett Merv Stewart 18. Intermediate – Cattleya Alliance 1st C. Dream Walk ‘My Love’ AM/AOS/QOS Jan 5. Cattleyas – Novelty or Cluster McKenzie 1st C. Intermedio-flava * Graham Maggs 2nd Rlc. Burdekin Heights * Trevor Cook 2nd C. Landate x C. Seagulls Robin T & B Pritchard 3rd Rcc. Topaz King Trevor Cook 3rd C. Topaz ‘Lullaby’ Graham Maggs 19. Intermediate - Dendrobium Alliance 6. Paphiopedilum 1st Den. Australian Robbie McInnes Peter Berry 1st Paph.. Mod Maud ‘In Charge’ x Pulsar ’Mei Chen’ 2nd Den. kingiannum var. Albert Wests Peter Berry Margaret Tierney 3rd Den. Yondi ‘Corrigan’s Red’ * Peter Berry 2nd Paph. Iluka Queen Ken Martin 3rd Paph. White Royal ‘Mystique’ Margaret Tierney 20. Intermediate – Any Other Genus 1st Paph.