The Orchid Scentinel P. O. Box 276367 Boca Raton, FL 33427

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2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President David Hogaboom (561) 477-6635

president@brosonline.org

Vice President, Programs Sue Fisher-Tipton (561) 362-7722

programs@brosonline.org

Vice President, Membership Kelly Ford

(561) 750-8797 membership@brosonline.org

Treasurer Denise Libby

(954) 796-7559 treasurer@brosonline.org

Corresponding Secretary Lorie Rowan

(561) 338-6403 corressecretary@brosonline.org

Director/Past President Jackie Wood

(561) 368-0278 pastpres@brosonline.org

Director / Editor Laurie Haarsgaard

(561) 451-3898 editor@brosonline.org

Director

Judy Chisholm 561-391-5838

Webmaster Scott Joffe

(561) 272-0546 boca_bum@yahoo.com

December 2006 www.brosonline.org Volume 20 Issue 12

Membership Renewal Begins January 1, 2007

$18.00 for Individual Membership $25.00 for Couples See Page 6 for Renewal Form

Please make your checks out to BROS and mail to:

BROS P.O. Box 276367 Boca Raton, FL 33427

Annual Meeting / Holiday Event

Dinner, Dancing and an Orchid

Thursday, December 7th, 2006 Brooks Restaurant

Deerfield Beach

Members $37.00 – Guests $47.00 Cash Bar 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm

Toys for Tots/Teens Participation Santa will collect an unwrapped gift from each attendee.

Contact Donna McMullen at 561-733-5369

Make Checks out to: BROS

Send Checks to: Boca Raton Orchid Society P.O. Box 276367

Boca Raton, FL 33427

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hello Fellow Orchidists! Well, that's it. The turkey is reduced to a delicious soup, the pumpkin pie is long gone and the last dollop of cranberry has been eaten. Time to think about the newsletter. A very busy month is ahead of us - the Holidays – we begin on the 7th of December with our Annual Meeting/Holiday Party. There is still time left to contact Donna McMullen for reservations. We are limited to 110 - so don't lose out! $37 members, $47 guests. Congratulations to Bonnie Bellavance on her LC Roja, awarded an HCC at the October judging. Since this is the Thanksgiving season, I'd like to give thanks to a number of our dedicated members who assist us monthly ensuring smooth operation of the Society. If I miss someone - bawl me out and I will make up for it in January. - Donna McMullen, newsletter and Annual Meeting; - George and Susan Barbuty, Carol O'Grady, Marcia Pollack, Alice Dobrin, for tirelessly helping prepare and serve refreshments; - Laurie Haarsgaard for taking over the newsletter; - Hella Weiss for newsletter mailings; - Fred Gilbert (perpetual student teacher) and Linda Stanger for helping in the Orchid Education Program; - Tom Haarsgaard for running the raffle table; - Scott Joffe for photos of blue ribbon plants; Many Thanks to all of you. And, a big thanks to the Board for all the time and effort extended to make BROS a success! See you at the next Meeting David Hogaboom, President

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December CALENDAR OF EVENTS

REFRESHMENTS Thank you to the following who brought in refreshments for the November meeting: Tom Haarsgaard, Carol O’Grady, Angela de Liscia, Susan Barbuty, Sue Laulor, Audrey Abrams, Robin & Walter May, and Fred Gilbert

Refreshments are needed for our upcoming January Meeting. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN IN SO WE CAN ACKNOWLEDGE YOU IN THE NEWSLETTER. These refreshments can be: Cookies, cakes, punch, soft drinks, vegetables & dip, cut up fruit, fruit salad , nuts, chips or anything tasty to share with the other members during the break. Susan and George Barbuty, Refreshment Chairs

MEMBERSHIP FIRST YEAR MEMBERSHIP COST FOR SINGLE $20.00 COST FOR COUPLE $30.00 RENEWAL MEMBERSHIP COST FOR SINGLE $18.00 COST FOR COUPLE $25.00 MAIL CHECKS TO: BOCA RATON ORCHID SOCIETY P O BOX 276367 BOCA RATON, FL 33427-6367 Kelly Ford (561) 750-8797 Vice President, Membership

December 7th , Boca Raton Orchid Society Annual Meeting/Holiday Event 6:30 PM Brooks Restaurant (1st Thursday) December 16th, Deerfield Orchid Society 7:30 PM (2nd Tuesday) Holiday Event Meeting December 14th, Orchid Society of the Palm Beaches 7:30 PM (2nd Thursday) December 11th, Ft Lauderdale Orchid Society 7:30 PM (2nd Monday) December 18th, Coral Springs Orchid Society 7:30 PM (3rd Monday) December 13th, Delray Beach Orchid Society 7:30 PM (3rd Wednesday) December 28th, Tropical Orchid Society 7:30 PM (4th Thursday) December 23rd, AOS Judging, AOS Delray Beach, Fl 1:00 PM (4th Saturday)

In Memory of our Members and Friends

Mike Berg and Joe Robbins (Member Enid Robbins husband)

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Gunter Schwegler Exhibition (November 27-December 29) What a way to end the year! Guntar Schwegler is a fiber artist specializing in silk painting -- and it's truly a celebration of life! When not commissioned for public and private spaces, Mr. Schwegler's stunningly beautiful pieces are found in many prestigious museum shops, galleries and art institutions

CATEGORY AWARD ORCHID EXHIBITOR Cattleya Unifoliate Blue Blc Pink Diamond Jane Fishkoff Red C. labiata ‘Sherwood Forest’ AM/AOS Mark Peterson Species Blue/Gold Bulbophyllum tricornoides Juan Bofill Red Bulbophyllum fascinator Bonnie Allan Misc. Genera Blue/Gold Bulb. Doris Dukes ‘Cecilia Bofill’ Juan Bofill Paphiopedilum Red Paph. Cherry Cider Rosemary Chenery Vanda Blue V. tessellate ‘Mary Motes FCC/AOS x Ascd Jon De Bias ‘Fuchs Indigo’ Shirley Wilde Red V. Amy Glynn Creekmur Variuna x V. tricolor Jane Fishkoff

Dendrobium Alliance Blue/Gold Den. Snowfire Dave & Amy Hogaboom

TO SEE PHOTOS OF OUR WINNING PLANTS, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.BROSONLINE.ORG

BROS PLANT EXHIBITION TABLE November 2006

Judged by Greg Allikas

REMINDER There is no meeting in December – Instead join us at our Annual Meeting/Holiday Party – see page 1 for details. Next meeting January 4 at Safe Schools Institute.

Volunteers Wanted The Boca Raton Orchid Society’s Annual Show is coming up again February 10 and 11, 2007. We need your help to make this a successful show again. If you are interested in helping please contact Jackie Wood at 561-703-0278. Some of the areas we need help are: Setup on Friday before, Security, Raffle Table, Publicity, Refreshments for Judges, etc.

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Fakahatchee Swamp Walk By Tom Haarsgaard Last year, due to Hurricane Wilma, I was not that saddened by the cancellation of the trip to the Fakahatchee. My recent expedition to the Fakahatchee, a few Sunday’s ago, was not without fear and trepidation. As the day grew near my fear of the unknown grew bigger and bigger. In my mind I kept thinking about those old Tarzan movies with Johnny Weissmuller wrestling the alligators and ten foot snakes. I had to remain calm and put on a macho front for my wife Jane, oops I mean Laurie. Then the day came. It was do or die. When we got to the Park Ranger’s office, our guide Mike Owen, handed out walking sticks. He told us it was to help us balance ourselves as we moved through the swamp due to Cypress Tree Roots and sometimes a mucky bottom. He said something about three points being better than just your two feet. Anyway I figured it was my only weapon and guess what? I got the shortest stick! Mike gave us a brief orientation about the sponge like qualities of the hundreds of years of falling leaves from all of the deciduous trees. Then we all hopped into our cars and drove to a spot where we parked our cars and began our adventure. About a half mile walk up the road from where we parked our cars, we came to an area where we could easily step into the water. It was a beautiful day. The temperature was in the low eighties with very little humidity. As I stepped into the tea colored water, it took only a moment to realize that I was wet up to my thighs. The water wasn’t as cold as I thought it would be. In fact it was very refreshing after the fifteen minute walk on the road. Once I got my swamp legs, I realized I had entered a place where most people fear to go. I have traveled to many places over the years, but nothing compared to this wonderful place and to think …it was in my own backyard. We spent the next ninety minutes learning about our surrounding’s and the wonders of nature, not to mention some gorgeous orchids. The Grand Bromeliads, Monarch Butterflies, Giant Air Plants and rare ferns were just as fabulous! We stopped often to take in our surroundings. It was like trying to find the hidden treasures in a picture. I was even complemented by Ranger Mike on my ability to spot a dead Ghost Orchid. My wife chimed in “that’s Tom’s specialty. You should see all the dead orchids in our backyard”. Next year I am driving with someone else. It was a great trip with good company that I will always remember. Given the opportunity I will do it again. Oh by the way, the alligators must have heard I was coming because we didn’t see a one, but we did see a man-eating Crayfish.

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Membership Renewal Form Single $ 18.00 Couple - $25.00

Membership Year – January 2007 through December 2007.

Name(s) ________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City _____________________ State ____ Zip ________ Telephone Number (________)________________ Email Address: ________________________________________________ Please select any or all areas you would like to volunteer: ________Refreshments ______Membership ________Special Events ________Newsletter _______Annual Show ________Field Trips ________Publicity Please make Checks out to BROS and mail with this FORM to: BROS P.O. Box 276367 Boca Raton, FL 33427

Pictures from the Fakahatchee… For those of you receiving this in printed format, go to www.brosonline.org and view this newsletter in color to appreciate these pictures.

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