Houston Happenings

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

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

Slate of HOS Officer Candidates for 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Proposal to Amend HOS Bylaws

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