In August 1974, the Vero Beach Orchid Society had it's beginning by Dominic Lettiere, a long time resident of Vero Beach, and his love for orchids prompted him to seek other orchid lovers and form the first orchid society for Vero Beach. • Monthly meetings with expert speakers specializing in the propagation, growth, and scientific study of Orchids. Highlight, Print, Cut Along Line and Mail Name(s) _________________________________________________________
Many people with a similar desire responded, and a group of orchid enthusiasts started meeting in the Lettiere home. When the group got larger, meetings were then held at the Community Center, until final plans were made to hold meetings at the Vero Beach Garden Center.
In less than a year, the group, from approximately 30 to 40 members, adaopted a charter, elected officers and voted to become affiliated with the American Orchid Society.
Today the Vero Beach Orchid Society remains an active and enthusiastic group of orchid lovers. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the each month, except in May and December, at the Garden Club Of Indian River County 2526 17th Avenue, Vero Beach, Florida. All meetings begin at 7:00PM.
Membership is open to anyone having an interested in orchids, regardless of an individual's level of expertise. We believe what we have been taught to us and sharing our knowledge with others within the Society and others.
Annually the Vero Beach Orchid Society produces an orchid show, which is sanctioned and judged by the American Orchid Society. Other local societies are invited to install table top displays (30" x 72"). Also available to the public with no connection to any Society are tables to have their plants judged to possibly receive AOS awards and ribbons.
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Some of the things you get as a member of the Vero Beach Orchid Society are:
• Guest speakers bring some of their orchids for sale to members and attendees.
• Twice a year, in March and October, the Society holds its Members Only Auctions.
• Through-out the year, when the speakers don't bring plants to sell, members sales tables are open for selling orchid related items (orchids, potting supplies, and more).
• Orchid Raffle table at each meeting.
• The 4th weekend of the month of April, the Society holds it annual Orchid Show and Sale at Riverside Park. This Show and Sale is an American Orchid Society sanctioned show with judged displays by area Orchid Societies, Show Venders, and single orchids entered by anyone wishing to enter their plants.
• In the month of May (Saturday before Mother's Day) the Society holds it annual picnic at Riverside Park.
• In the month of December the Society holds its annual Christmas Party.
• The Society has a monthly Newsletter which is sent to all members via email, and is also placed on our website verobeachorchidsociety.org
So give us a try, be a guest at one of our meetings, and if you liked what you saw join us. Membership Dues are $15.00 for a single member, and $20.00 Joint/Family (includes husband & wife and children under 18 under same roof).
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VERO BEACH ORCHID SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
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Membership: Single/Individual $15.00____ Family $20.00____
Mail check and application to: VBOS P.O. Box 543, Vero Beach, Florida 32961
www.verobeachorchidsociety.org vbos@bellsouth.net
