AOS Northeast Judging Center Orchid Judging

We are happy to announce an in-person orchid judging with our first location at J&L Orchids on August 15th. The address of this event is 20 Sherwood Rd, Easton, CT 06612.

If you are an exhibitor with a plant for judging, specifically located in New England, New York, or New Jersey, please send an email before 5pm ET, Thursday, August 13th, to northeastjudgingcenter@gmail.com to let us know you are coming. If you do not let us know you are coming and we exceed the safe limit of attendees, you will not be admitted to the event. We are sorry for this, but it is the only way we can try to keep everyone as safe as possible. Please like our page @AOSNortheastJudging (https://www.facebook.com/AOSNortheastJudging/) and check subsequent FB posting up to the time of the event in case there are last-minute changes.

This event will adhere to all current local and state social distancing guidelines during the pandemic as safety is our priority. Please be prepared to adhere to the following when attending:

all plants must be at the location by 11 AM to be judged that day
please limit drop-off to one person, and please wear a mask
please follow directions on arrival about using hand sanitizer when filling out paperwork
depending on the number of attendees on the day, you may be asked to leave your plant and come back at a specified time to pick it up after it is judged
if we are within safe attendee numbers you may stay, but you will be asked to maintain six feet distance and wear your mask throughout the judging event
there will be some seating available, but if you wish to bring your own folding or portable chair to the event, it is encouraged

The meeting will start with a brief discussion about business, followed by a short education program, then plant judging will begin at about 11:30 am.

Look for an announcement about our new temporary location in New Jersey, starting in September. FYI, we expect to get back to our Frelinghuysen Arboretum location sometime in early 2021.

We look forward to seeing you and getting back to awarding orchids safely!

Thank you,

The AOS Northeast Judging Center Judges

June 10th Meeting will be virtual! 7pm

Jun8

Check your email for more information! Hope to see you there!

May 13th meeting will be virtual.

May9

Hello Everyone,

In view of all the closures and lockdowns, the Society has decided to have our meetings in a virtual manner (online) for the immediate future.

There is information in an email that was sent out, and also in our newsletter.

Rebecca has kindly offered to help us figure it out! There will be a help session online on Tuesday, May 12. If you feel you may need help with signing in to the meeting on Wednesday, please take advantage of that.

Hope to see everyone there!

April 8th meeting has been canceled

Apr7

Due to the pandemic, our meeting is canceled for this month.

March 11th Meeting Address Change!!!

Feb23

Wednesday March 11th !

The Cheshire Senior Center is CLOSED at the moment.

Doors open at 6:30

Meeting begins at 7:30

Come early and help us set up and socialize! See you there!

Our speaker for the meeting will be:

Brenda Oviatt from Botanica Orchids

topic Angraecoids.

for pre-orders please check their web site.

place your order and note the society (COS) for delivery

you will pre-pay

at the meeting, you will be refunded the cost of shipping and receive a 15% discount

Canceled: 2020 Connecticut Orchid Society Orchid Show on Sat, April 4th, 12-5 & Sun, April 5th, 10-4 in Bristol, CT

Feb17

COS 2019 Orchid Show – American Orchid Society Awarded Show Trophy to the Connecticut Orchid Society for Display

-*- CANCELED DUE TO COVID19 CONCERNS -*-

The COS hopes you and your families are well. As we are all aware, the Covid-19 virus is moving at a rapid pace. After careful discussion, the Connecticut Orchid Society’s Board has canceled our April 4 & 5, 2020 Show and Sale.

The board believes this is prudent to ensure the safety of our vendors, society members and guests from possible transmission of this serious virus. We look forward to next year’s show and we hope to see you all there!

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate this fast-changing situation.

The Connecticut Orchid Society will hold its own American Orchid Society sanctioned orchid show on Saturday, April 4th (12pm-5pm) and Sunday, April 5th (10am-4pm). The location is the Bristol Senior Center at 240 Stafford Avenue, in Bristol, Connecticut. Early admission/entry is available for photographers on Sunday, April 5th (9-10am). Plants for your shopping pleasure are available from the following vendors: White Plains Orchids, J&L Orchids, orchidPhile, Frosty Hollow Orchids and More. Potting materials and supplies will be available. Divisions of plants from Society member’s collections will also be available for purchase. Educational and potting materials will also be available.

The show theme is ‘Spring into Orchids’ and attendees will have the opportunity to purchase plants from orchid vendors, attend informative lectures on orchid growing, and enjoy the beautiful bounty of orchid displays on hand.

More to follow! Stay tuned!