Orchid Growing is FUN!
Bribie Island Orchid Society welcomes you to the wonderful world of orchid growing. We hope that you enjoy our sections on growing orchids, orchid information, our orchid shows and the many great orchid photographs that we have for you to view. Bribie Island Orchid Society takes pride in the manner which it caters for the new grower who is just starting out to the experienced grower.
At both the New Growers and the Monthly Cultural Meetings, folk happily exchange information on how to get the best results in our region as well as assisting with ‘hands on’ sessions. All growers are encouraged to bring plants for showing and to compete in friendly rivalry with those of a similar standard and level of competence.
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The Orchid Newsletter
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News
Like many other societies and clubs around Australia, 2020 started out with great anticipation of meetings, demonstrations and Shows to come, but due to the outbreak of COVID-19 our hopes and dreams came to a sudden halt in March. Before the restrictions came in to place, we were able to hold the January and February General Meetings, the January and February Birthday lunches and the New Growers Meetings for February and March, all of which were well attended.
Sadly our impending 2020 Easter Orchid and Foliage Show had to be cancelled. However, in lieu, members were able to contribute to our Easter Photo Show which was run over April and May with Orchids and Foliage photos being included in our monthly bulletins. Mother Nature really seems to have been waving her magic wand with growers reporting lots of lovely blooms following much needed rain early in the year. Perhaps our self-isolating has also contributed with people spending more time at home, and in the garden, than usual.
During the last few months the Bribie Orchid Society Committee has been busy behind the scenes applying for some grants available for Not-for-profit entities and the results of their efforts will be evident when we are able to return to The Orchid House in hopefully, the not too distant future, with some new acquisitions and improvements to the building.
Gallery
View some of the fantastic shows we hold and beautiful orchids on display. Click for pics...
The Orchid House
156A First Avenue
Bribie Island Qld 4507
Phone: 04 0778 2290
Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc.
PO Box 127, Bribie Island QLD 4507
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Grants
The Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc would like to acknowledge the support we received from the Moreton Bay Regional Council in obtaining our new commercial vacuum cleaner under the Councils recent grant program.
The first grant we can report upon is our purchase of "Henry" our new commercial vacuum cleaner for our Society. Click here to see pictures.
Our next grant is our purchase of "Cookie" our new stove replacing our broken one. Click here to see pictures.
2020 AGM
Covid 19 Decision
The management committee of Bribie Island Orchid Society Inc. after receiving advice from the Department of Fair Trading, declare that the 2020 AGM will be held at The Orchid House 156a First Ave Bongaree on Tuesday 24th November 2020 at 1.30pm.
Nominations for all positions are open to all financial members of the society.
Nominations will close and will be received by the Secretary until 5pm Tuesday 10th November 2020.
As per section B of the constitution item 20, if less than 21 members are in attendance to constitute a quorum, then the AGM will be held over to Tuesday 1st December 2020 and the number in attendance will constitute a quorum and the AGM will proceed.
Because of Covid 19 restrictions all members intending to attend the AGM MUST register with the secretary with your current address and phone number. If this changes then we will notify all members.
Please click here to see nomination form which you can print out..
New Growers and Cultural meetings for the rest of 2020
After consultation with our members the Management Committee has decided to cancel all New Growers and Cultural meetings for the rest of 2020. It is hoped that we will be able to recommence our meeting in the new year.
