PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE -- MARCH 2008 It is so rewarding to see all our blooming orchids as spring approaches! And for those of you who bought the mystery phalaenopsis plants for the competition, remember the rules- first spike gets $25, first bloom- $100, second place $50, third place - $25. Get out that fertilizer!!!! Our annual auction will be held at the April meeting. Please consider donating at least one plant - surely you have an orchid just begging to be repotted that you could divide. Or maybe you have an orchid that never blooms and is taking up space- donate it to the auction, give it a chance to bloom with someone else, and then you can buy another orchid! Do you have an orchid collection that you would like to show off? We want to organize an Orchid Safari for SFOS members, which would be a one day event on a weekend. It is great fun and very educational to see the various growing conditions and techniques of our members. If you would like to include your yard or shade house on the Safari, please let me know as soon as possible. See you at the March meeting! Sandy Schultz President