Archive: Featured Happenings

President’s Message—December 2025

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President Sarah Bentley looks forward to a busy, productive, and fun year ahead for the members of Houston Orchid Society.

January 8 Meeting—Making Orchid Hybrids

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At the January 8 HOS meeting, Keith and Dina Emig will discuss flasking, deflasking, and growing out compots.

Members Enjoyed Potluck and Auction at December 4 Meeting

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At the December 4 HOS meeting, members enjoyed camaraderie, a potluck supper and an orchid auction to benefit the Houston Judging Center.

Renew Your 2026 Membership

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Your 2026 HOS annual membership dues payable. Individual memberships are $45, and family memberships are $75.

Official HOS Name Badges Available for Purchase

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HOS members can now order magnetic name badges online for $12.50 each. Online orders may be made, payable by credit card.

Join the Orchid Digest!

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Houston Orchid Society members are invited and encouraged to join the Orchid Digest.

Join the Next Generation of AOS Orchid Judges

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Join the next generation of AOS Orchid Judges—a welcoming group, always learning, and enthusiastic to share!

December 4 Meeting—Enjoy Potluck and Orchid Auction!

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At the December 4 HOS meeting, members will enjoy a potluck supper and an orchid auction to benefit the Houston Judging Center.

November 6 Meeting—Laura Newton to speak on AOS Special Annual Awards

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At our Thursday, November 6, meeting, Laura Newton will speak on “American Orchid Society Special Annual Awards.”

Slate of HOS Officer Candidates for 2026

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The Houston Orchid Society Nominating Committee announced the slate of officers for 2026. Voting takes place at the November 6 meeting.

Show-and-Tell Plant Table Winners

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Houston Orchid Society members bring their bloomers to the meetings. Members vote for their favorite plant by secret ballot.

October 2 Meeting—Daria Souvorova to Review the 2025 AOS Awards

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At our Thursday, October 2, Houston Orchid Society meeting, member Daria Souvorova will speak about the 2025 AOS awards.

September 4 Meeting—Nick Rust to Speak on Habenarias

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At our Thursday, September 4, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Nicholas Rust will speak on Orchids: The Beautiful, the Unique, and the Weird.

Renee Gerber Passes Away

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HOS Life Member Renée Gerber passed away on August 1, 2025.

August 7 Meeting—Bill Thoms to Speak on Orchids of the Philippines

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At our Thursday, July 3, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Ron Kaufman will speak on Conserving Orchids with the American Orchid Society.

August 9, Date of the Annual Summer Workshop

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HOS will host its Summer Workshop on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The topic will be "Orchids That Grow Well in the South (And That You Don't Find at the Grocery Store)."

July 3 Meeting—Ron Kaufman to Speak on Orchid Conservation

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At our Thursday, July 3, Houston Orchid Society meeting, Ron Kaufman will speak on Conserving Orchids with the American Orchid Society.

Beverly Starr Passes Away

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Beverly Starr, wife of longtime HOS member Calvin Starr, passed away on May 3, 2025.

June 5 Meeting—Ron McHatton, of AOS Fame, to Speak!

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At our Thursday, June 5, 2025, meeting Ron McHatton will speak to the Houston Orchid Society about orchid viruses.

Proposal to Amend HOS Bylaws

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Holly Miller has proposed an amendment to the HOS Bylaws to be voted on by the membership attending the June 5, 2025, general meeting.