Fall 2010


Mid-America Orchid Congress, March 19-21, 2010, Hosted by the Mid-America Orchid Congress

Welcome to the Mid-America Orchid Congress 2010 Fall Meeting page. The meeting is hosted by the Mid-America Orchid Congress and will be held in conjunction with the Kentucky Orchid Society 2010 Fall Orchid Show.

Registration Form

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Schedule of Events

Saturday Afternoon Orchid Programs

Download the program, schedule of events, and speaker biographies in PDF format

Give It a Rest

Marni Turkel

Marni Turkel, Stony Point Ceramic Design

Many plants receive a dry rest period in their native habitat and this talk explores some of the factors involved. Learn a bit about weather patterns and the “make it or break it” effect a dry rest period can have on growth and flowering of particular species. You’ll see some plants that many people find hard to bloom and find out how to get a great blooming by giving them what they need.

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Today’s Mini and Compact Cattleyas

Fred Clarke

Fred Clarke, Sunset Valley Orchids

Today mini and compact growing Cattleyas come in many colors and shapes. Learn about the small growing Cattleya species, the important breeding plants and what hybrids are available for the orchid enthusiast. In conclusion Fred will cover the “best practices” for growing these little gems.

Dinner at Winston’s Restaurant

Join your fellow Mid-Americans to experience world-class cuisine and incomparable service, brought to you by the rising stars of the culinary industry. The award-winning Winston’s Restaurant at Sullivan University is one of the foremost culinary training restaurants in the country. It’s the final destination for culinary students before stepping out as professional chefs. Transportation will be provided between Fern Valley Hotel and Conference Center and Winston’s Restaurant.

Other Events

The Mid-America FUN-raiser

This auction will raise your spirits as well as funds for Mid-America projects and services. Your donations of auction items are appreciated, and are tax-deductible. Mid-America is a 501(c)(3) educational organization.

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Affiliated Societies Breakfast

The discussion topic will be, how does your society honor past and present members? Attendees always leave this breakfast full of information and ideas to take home to their orchid societies.

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Mid-America Orchid Congress Annual Meeting

The annual meeting is open to the public. Anyone wanting more information about Mid-America is welcome to attend.

Information

Mid-America Orchid Congress:

www.midamericanorchids.org
or
Beth and Doug Martin
bethdougm@kc.rr.com
913.248.8669

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Kentucky Orchid Society
2010 Fall Orchid Show information:

www.kyorchidsociety.com
or
Jim McCulloch, Show Chair
KyOrcSoc@aol.com
502.245.5605

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Hotel Reservations

Please contact the Fern Valley Hotel and Conference Center:
502.964.3311
www.fernvalleyhotel.com
Mid-America room rate is $75 + tax


Future meetings

Spring 2011

Coming Soon!


Archive

Spring 2010

The Mid-America Orchid Congress Spring 2010 conference will be held at the Omaha Marriott March 19 – 21, 2010.

Fall 2009

The Mid-America Orchid Congress Fall 2009 conference will be hosted by the Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee at the Marriott in Franklin, TN, October 30th - November 1. For more information and the program see: www.tnorchid.com. In addition, the registration form and the request for exhibit space are available for download. Note: Spring 2010 MAOC meeting will tentatively be on March 19-21in Omaha, NE.

Spring 2009

The Spring 2009 meeting will be held on March 27-29 in Columbus, Ohio. The Central Ohio Orchid Society will be hosting the event. Please join us in celebrating both the 50th anniversary of the MAOC as well as the 50th anniversary of the Central Ohio Orchid Society! Details are available at the Central Ohio Orchid Society website, http://www.coosinfo.info/