9 June 2026 General Meeting of the Jacksonville Orchid Society
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PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE EVENING OF TUESDAY 9 JUNE 2026 FROM 6:30 – 9 PM WITH THE JACKSONVILLE ORCHID SOCIETY (JOS).
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT:
1 – JUNE PROGRAM – KEITH EMIG will discuss orchid culture.
2 – RAFFLE TABLE – Purchase your tickets for a chance on quality orchids… Cheap!
3 – SHOW TABLE – Please bring your blooming orchids for friendly judging.
4 – NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES
5 – MEMBER SILENT AUCTION OF TWO ORCHIDS IS ALLOWED
6 – MEETING START TIME IS 6:30PM
PLEASE NOTE: NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES AT THIS EVENT!
EVENTS:
Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30PM. Prior to the start of the meeting, please buy your raffle tickets.
JUNE PROGRAM - Keith Emig will discuss orchid culture. He has spoken to the Jacksonville Orchid Society and is a well-regarded grower of orchids.
RAFFLE:
A variety of plants will be available for the raffle table. Don’t miss this chance to pick up different genera of orchids to add to your collection at a good price.
NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES
SILENT AUCTION:
Individual JOS members may offer up to two (2) orchids for Silent Auction at this meeting. See the Silent Auction Plants Seller link below for additional information.
NOTE:
If you sell your orchid or closely related product as an individual sale or via Silent Auction at a JOS event, you must elect to donate either 20% or 100% of the selling price to the JOS.
All member plant sales and silent auction sales must settle with Treasurer Christine Peterson that night. Minimum of 20% of all sales paid to JOS.
SHOW TABLE:
Please bring your blooming orchids for friendly judging. Novice growers are especially encouraged to participate – this is a friendly way to start showing your orchids in a category reserved for the new grower.
Be sure to see the links below for more information and supporting forms.
LOCATION:
Mandarin Garden Club 2892 Loretto Road Jacksonville, FL 32223
OVERVIEW:
The Jacksonville Orchid Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except in May and December) at the Mandarin Garden Club at 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223. Guests and visitors are always welcome! If you decide to join after coming to a few meetings, membership is $35.00 for a family and $25.00 for individuals.
CHRONOLOGY:
6:00-6:30 PM Set up, vendor plant sales, silent auction, raffle ticket sales, snack 6:30-8:30 PM Business meeting/announcements/WORKSHOP
8:30 Silent auction
9:00 PM Adjourn
GENERAL:
Our General Meeting is a good time to ask questions from our expert growers and get tips for what to do when there is a problem. We cover a wide variety of topics including species and hybrids that are good to grow in this area, identification of pests and diseases, watering and fertilizing, and where to grow your orchids.
Individual JOS members may offer up to two (2) orchids for Silent Auction at this meeting.
BOTTOM LINE UP FRONT:
1 – JUNE PROGRAM – KEITH EMIG will discuss orchid culture.
2 – RAFFLE TABLE – Purchase your tickets for a chance on quality orchids… Cheap!
3 – SHOW TABLE – Please bring your blooming orchids for friendly judging.
4 – NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES
5 – MEMBER SILENT AUCTION OF TWO ORCHIDS IS ALLOWED
6 – MEETING START TIME IS 6:30PM
PLEASE NOTE: NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES AT THIS EVENT!
EVENTS:
Doors will open at 6:00 PM and the meeting will begin promptly at 6:30PM. Prior to the start of the meeting, please buy your raffle tickets.
JUNE PROGRAM - Keith Emig will discuss orchid culture. He has spoken to the Jacksonville Orchid Society and is a well-regarded grower of orchids.
RAFFLE:
A variety of plants will be available for the raffle table. Don’t miss this chance to pick up different genera of orchids to add to your collection at a good price.
NO MEMBER ORCHID SALES
SILENT AUCTION:
Individual JOS members may offer up to two (2) orchids for Silent Auction at this meeting. See the Silent Auction Plants Seller link below for additional information.
NOTE:
If you sell your orchid or closely related product as an individual sale or via Silent Auction at a JOS event, you must elect to donate either 20% or 100% of the selling price to the JOS.
All member plant sales and silent auction sales must settle with Treasurer Christine Peterson that night. Minimum of 20% of all sales paid to JOS.
SHOW TABLE:
Please bring your blooming orchids for friendly judging. Novice growers are especially encouraged to participate – this is a friendly way to start showing your orchids in a category reserved for the new grower.
Be sure to see the links below for more information and supporting forms.
LOCATION:
Mandarin Garden Club 2892 Loretto Road Jacksonville, FL 32223
OVERVIEW:
The Jacksonville Orchid Society meets on the second Tuesday of each month (except in May and December) at the Mandarin Garden Club at 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223. Guests and visitors are always welcome! If you decide to join after coming to a few meetings, membership is $35.00 for a family and $25.00 for individuals.
CHRONOLOGY:
6:00-6:30 PM Set up, vendor plant sales, silent auction, raffle ticket sales, snack 6:30-8:30 PM Business meeting/announcements/WORKSHOP
8:30 Silent auction
9:00 PM Adjourn
GENERAL:
Our General Meeting is a good time to ask questions from our expert growers and get tips for what to do when there is a problem. We cover a wide variety of topics including species and hybrids that are good to grow in this area, identification of pests and diseases, watering and fertilizing, and where to grow your orchids.
Individual JOS members may offer up to two (2) orchids for Silent Auction at this meeting.
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Where is it happening?
Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, FL, United States, Florida 32223, 2892 Loretto Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223-1375, United States, Fruit Cove
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