Hi All!
The COS is planning a display for the upcoming Amherst Orchid Society Show and Sale.
The show runs from Saturday, 2/21, through Sunday, 2/22. Display setup for the show is Thursday, 2/19.
Zoe Loughman and Jason Chang have volunteered to do setup and breakdown for the show. We are always looking for more members to assist with show displays, if you are interested please let us know, this is a good opportunity to work with someone who has experience and potentially learn the ropes.
Here is a link to the show: https://amherstorchidsociety.org/club-events/our-show-sale/
We’d like to have a nice display that showcases the blooming orchids of our members. So please let us know if you have any orchids that you would like to contribute to the display. Plants must be healthy and free of critters. And, of course, they must be in bloom except for what are called the jewel orchids which are grown primarily for their leaf patterns and colors (Anoectochilus. Goodyera, Ludisia, etc,).
Dave Tognalli in West Hartford will be collecting the plants from members. Arrangements must be made to get your plants to Dave by Wednesday, 2/18. Make sure your plants have been properly watered as there will not be a chance to water them during the show.
The take-down crew will contact you after the show to make arrangements to return any plants you contribute.
Contact: Zoe Loughman via email at dtog54@sbcglobal.net or call/text to 860-299-5647
Contact: Jason Chang via email at JChangJChang@gmail.com or call/text 609-439-9459
Contact: Christian Lesage via email at ctorchidsociety@gmail.com or call/text 475-238-4934
Contact: Dave Tognalli via email at dtog54@sbcglobal.net or call/text to 860-299-5647
All plants in the display MUST BE pre-registered. This allows them to be considered for show judging to win ribbons and trophies. It also allows the setup crew to create plant labels and plan the display ahead of time. This saves a lot of time on setup day.
If you wish to register your plants yourself, the Plant Classifications, Registration Guidelines and Registration Form * are available at the following link: https://amherstorchidsociety.org/club-events/our-show-sale/#
Scroll down to the Exhibiting Your Orchids section of the page and click on Download Digital Registration Form
You can register until 8PM sharp on Tuesday February 17th
Dave has requested that you send your list to him by Monday the 16th so he can make labels ahead of time.
**Please also include Zoe, Jason, Dave, and Christian on distribution when you email your registration form(s) so that plant labels can be made up ahead of time.
If you are unsure about registering your plants for yourself, Dave Tognalli is willing to register your plants for you between now and Tuesday, February 17th
Send both Dave and Christian an email that includes the name of the plant(s) based on your plant label so that Dave has it no later than noon on Tuesday, February 17th
Including a photo of the flower is also greatly appreciated if possible. Plants are often classified by flower color and plant size, so a photo is very helpful. If growing on a windowsill or under lights, please also indicate that. Also, if the flower is fragrant between mid-morning and mid-afternoon, let Dave know that.
Let’s have a great display that represents our members.
Do you have any bloomers you would like to contribute? Are you unsure or do you have any questions? Please contact Christian or Dave.