Archive: Featured Happenings

2024 Membership Payment Is Past Due

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Your 2024 HOS annual membership dues are now past due. Individual memberships are $45, and family memberships are $75.

Vounteer(s) Needed for Houston Judging Center

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The Houston Judging Center is looking for a volunteer immediately to manage its clerking business.

2024 Spring Show Just Two Months Away

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The Houston Orchid Society 2024 Spring Show will be held at Memorial City Mall on March 9–10.

HOS Officers Elected for 2024

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Officers for 2024 were elected by acclimation at the December 7, 2023, meeting of the Houston Orchid Society.

President’s Message—December 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley recounts her time as an officer of Houston Orchid Society and her membership since buying her first Cattleya.

December Meeting—Enjoy Potluck and Orchid Auction!

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At the December 7 HOS meeting, members will enjoy a potluck supper and an orchid auction to benefit the Houston Judging Center.

Preparations Under Way for 2024 Spring Show

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The Houston Orchid Society 2024 Spring Show will be held at Memorial City Mall on March 9–10.

Slate of HOS Officer Candidates for 2024

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The Houston Orchid Society Nominating Committee announced the slate of officers for 2024. Voting takes place at the November 2 meeting.

Judith Neufeld Celebrates 88!

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HOS member Judith Neufeld celebrated her 88th birthday with members Jean Schwenke and Malcolm McCorquodale on October 27, 2023.

HOS Members Invited to Calcasieu Workshop

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Calcasieu Orchid Society invites HOS members to attend the "All About Orchids Winter Workshop" on December 2, 2023.

President’s Message—November 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the November 2 monthly meeting and recaps the recent Annual Picnic.

Ron McHatton Answers Your Questions on Pests and Diseases

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At the November 2 HOS meeting, Ron McHatton from American Orchid Society will answer members' questions about orchid pests and diseases.

President’s Message—October 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the October 5 monthly meeting and Annual Picnic on October 21.

Bring Your Questions to the October 5 Meeting

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For the October 5 HOS meeting, we will have a panel of experts from the HOS membership who will discuss “How to Choose the Right Orchid.”

Blossoms, Baskets & Bidding

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Join us for a delightful day of blossoms, baskets, and bidding at the Houston Orchid Society Outdoor Picnic on October 21 at 11:30 a.m.

President’s Message—September 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the August 3 meeting, the August 4 pre-Workshop social, and the August 5 Annual Workshop.

Dennis Szeszko to Speak on Barkeria Genera at September 7 Meeting

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At our September 7 meeting, Dennis Szeszko will cover the Barkeria genus and the general biogeography of Mexican orchids.

Coming Soon!—August 5, Date of the Annual Summer Workshop

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HOS will host its Annual Summer Workshop on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The topic will be "How To Grow Orchids Outside on the Gulf Coast."

President’s Message—August 2023

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HOS President Sarah Bentley gives a rundown of events to take place at the August 3 meeting, the August 4 pre-Workshop social, and the August 5 Annual Workshop.

Alan Koch to Speak on Mini Vandas at August 3 Meeting

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At our August 3 meeting, Alan Koch will cover the topic of mini Vandas.