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Meetings
Meetings
SEPOS meets on the second Wednesday of each month, except for July and August. We meet on the ground floor in the rear of the Martha Washington Building at the Freedoms Foundation on Rt. 23 near Valley Forge, PA. From the driveway entrance turn right at the first circle then left at the next, passing the Atrium and a huge flag on your right. Proceed to the next circle and bear right to the rear of the building.
New Growers Group
Our New Growers Group meeting begins at 7:15. 'Orchid Lady' Deb Robinson and / or Bill Keating share their extensive knowledge, discussing a different topic each month before opening the floor to questions. The group is open to everyone regardless of growing experience. Bring your problem plants for suggestions from the experts, but please keep them covered if you suspect pest or disease problems.
Speakers
Our regular meetings begin at 8 p.m., refreshments are served throughout. Each month we have a different guest speaker representing one of the many facets of the international orchid world, from authors to professional growers to American Orchid Society (AOS) judges. Their presentations are often accompanied by slideshows or other interactive demonstrations. The meetings provide opportunity for camaraderie, learning, and exposure to examples of the incredibly diverse world of orchids. Many of our speakers will also be presenting at other local orchid societies, check our Events page for more information. Bring your checkbook, our members and speakers often offer plants for sale and there are occasional raffles where plants can be bought.
Our members display their blooming plants on our excellent show tables which are rated among the best on the East Coast. All members regardless of skill level are encouraged to share their successes. Doors open at 6 p.m. for setup, table judging begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Be sure your plants are properly labeled and displayed with the proper group. Points are awarded for each plant shown, acquire enough points and you may win an award at our annual banquet! At the conclusion of the regular meeting our panel of resident AOS judges comment on the plants, offering insights and interesting background information.
Show Table
Links of Interest
Show Table
Click on the image above to see photos of some recent show table plants.