The purposes for which the Society is organized are to create an awareness of orchid culture; to foster the preservation of native species of orchids; to support research and development of orchid culture; and to hold meetings, lectures, and exhibitions.

GLOS normally meets on the third Saturday during the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November. 7:00 pm is the meeting hour, but come early to see what plants are available for purchase from our speaker-of-the-day and from other Members, and/or to bring plants to sell at our silent auction and raffle tables.

Our next meeting is Friday, May 18. Dave Miller's talk will be "Vacationing Without Your Orchids.".

Watch this space for special notices:

A special thanks to Rob Halgren for, at the last minute, taking over the talk about growing orchids under lights. We learned all about LED lights, their advantages and disadvantages, and now everyone will want to use them!

The GLOS Conservation Committee has a news page here.

In an attempt to offer our members more activities besides our regular meetings, GLOS occasionally has sessions on alternating months with special topics. Past topics here.

GLOS newsletter, the Calypso, is available for download from the Newsletter Page.

This year, GLOS gave 1 award: The ORCHID DIGEST AWARD OF EXCELLENCE was given to Shannon Bell. Congratulations, Shannon, and the best to you and your future!

Downloads:

GLOS Show Schedule 2012	.doc	.pdf
GLOS Show Flyer 2012		.pdf
GLOS Membership Information		.pdf
GLOS Membership Form	.doc	.pdf
MAOC Orchid Genera List 2012	.doc	.pdf
MAOC Orchid Classes List 2012	.doc	.pdf
Dendrobium Notes From Dr. Ossian		.pdf

Links:

MAOC
The Mid-America Orchid Congress

AOS
The American Orchid Society

RHS
Royal Horticultural Society Research & Registration

GLJC
Great Lakes Judging Center