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June 2008
Volume 61, Issue 11


JUNE MEETING

June 9, 2008
7:00 p.m.
University of Washington
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street
Seattle, WA 98105

Annual Potluck, Gary Baker Service Award and Scholarship Presentation

June is traditionally a potluck to welcome the new board members and thank the ones who are retiring.

Deli meats will be provided along with pop, water, coffee and all the plates and utensils.

What should you bring? To make it fair, we're asking that you bring an item based on your last name. So, if you last name begins with:

A - H You should bring a salad or vegetable dish.
I - N You should bring a main dish.
O - Z You should bring a dessert.


Rachel L Sewell Nesteruk: Scholarship Presentation

Rachel will be giving us a power point presentation on her research project on Orchids at the Estación Biológica Monteverde in Costa Rica.

Display Table:
Bring your blooming orchids so everyone can enjoy them plus get a chance to win a ribbon!

Sales Table:
Members may bring up to 10 plants to sell.  Include a tag with your name and the price in the plant

Raffle:
No raffle this month, it will return for the July meeting.


SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS

July 14, 2008
Abigail Chang on the 2007 AOS Quality Awards from the Pacific Northwest Judging Center.

August 2008
The annual picnic.

September 8, 2008
Bill Goldener on Phragmipedium culture.

October 13, 2008
Orchid Culture Clinic.