Welcome to LBAOS!
The More Than Friendly Society Established in 1955
Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society is a non-profit organization formed to promote appreciation of orchids and to provide a source of information, education, and support for all orchid enthusiasts, whether they are novices or experts. Come and join us at our monthly meetings and meet members that range from dedicated growers with hundreds of orchids to beginners who just want to keep a few plants alive. Hear informative speakers and see demonstrations designed for orchid growers of all levels.
Upcoming Meeting Info
July 17, 2025 (7pm)
Expert Panel: Orchid Culture
Join us for our expert panel: Gen Gundersen, Jim Hoyle, Bill MacCorkell, Espie Quin, and David West will be sharing their experience with cattleya, catasetum, phalaenopsis, and cymbidium culture.
We will have our amazing in-house experts sharing their expertise in Orchid growing culture. It will be very relaxed, inclusive of all levels, interactive, and engaging. This panel will be covering Cattleyas, Species, Catasetums, Phalaenopsis, and Cymbidiums. Each presenter will have approximately 10 to 15 minutes to share their information. If you have any questions or concerns, come prepared with your questions to get your answers!
Our expert panel, in alphabetical order BUT not presentation order, for July 14th will consist of:
Gen Gundersen – Cattleya
Jim Hoyle– Species
Bill MacCorkell– Catasetum
Espie Quinn– Phalaenopsis
David West– Cymbidium
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193084602
Meeting ID: 891 9308 4602
Plant Judging
There will be plant judging, so please bring your plants no later than 6:45 p.m. if you want to participate.
All members are encouraged to showcase their blooms and plants. Please use “Plant Judging” forms provided towards the end of the newsletter.
Plant submissions for judging must be turned in no later than 6:45 p.m. with neat
and completed information on the plant judging form.
Winning plants will proudly display a First, Second, or Third place ribbon. The monthly
presenter will select an additional plant that will receive the Cultural Award.
Silent Auction
We will have a Silent Auction. Bring cash, checks, or Zelle to pay for plants.
Come and Join Us!
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 East Willow Street, Long Beach