NIGHTCLIFF ORCHIDSOCIETY

Volume 39 Issue Number 4APRIL 2015Copyright 2015 Nightcliff Orchid Society

Den. Jade Junior

NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY OF THE NT (INC.)———————————————

APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 

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Bulletin of the Nightcliff Orchid Society of the

Northern Territory (Inc)P.O. Box 41165 PROUDLY PRINTED BY NATASHA

FYLES, MLA FOR NIGHTCLIFF

I would like to join / continue my membership of

the Nightcliff Orchid Society

 

Please find enclosed the amount of $………. being the annual membership fee.

Fees are as follow (please circle choice):

  Individual $20 Family $30 Junior /Pensioner $15

 plus a joining fee of $15.00 for new members

 Name: Mr/Mrs/Ms ………………………………………………… Home Address: …………………………………………………

………………………………………………… Postal Address: ………………………………………………… 

………………………………………………… Telephone No: ……………………… (Home)

  ……………………… (Work)

……………………… (Mobile)   Email Address: ………………………………………………   

On becoming a member, I agree to abide by the Constitution, Rules and By-laws of the Nightcliff Orchid Society. (Please ask the Secretary for a copy of these documents

if you require them.)  Signed: ……………………………….. Date: ………………..

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————————————————–For Use By Treasurer

Received By: …………………………………………………

 Official Receipt No: ……………………………. Date: ……………………..

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THE NIGHTCLIF ORCHID SOCIETY OF THE NT (inc)

MONTHLY MAGAZINEAPRIL 2015

VOLUME 39 NUMBER 4

 

minutes

MINUTES OF NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETYGENERAL MEETING 392MONDAY 9th March 2015

 Meeting opened 9.15pm [following AGM]Welcome to new members/visitors NilPresent As per Attendance BookApologies As per Attendance BookMinutes of Previous MeetingMoved Paul Steward Seconded Mara Tchia CarriedCorrespondence In: LOC Bulletin

TOC Bulletin

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Nightcliff Orchid SocietyOffice Bearers 2015

Patron Natasha Fyles, MLA

 President : Anthony Fuller

0437914089Vice President: Heidi Jatis

0409696366Secretary: Marion Davey Ph 8927 8198

Marion.davey@hotmail.com.auTreasurer Rob Chapmann Ph 0428240172

rwchappy@bigpond.comPublic Officer Rob ChapmanPh 0428240172

rwchappy@bigpond.net.auOrchid Registra r Marion DaveyPh 8927 8198

marion.davey@hotmail.com.auBulletin Editor : Marion Davey Ph 8927 8198Librarian Wally Grimm

CONTENTS PAGE

Membership Application 2

General Meeting Minutes 4

Committee meeting minutes 6

A selection of orchids flowering in March 9

AGM minutes 13

Calendar of events 15

AOC BulletinRockhampton Bulletin via emailEmail from Mackay stating that Early Bird Registration for the September conference has been extended until end of March.

Correspondence Out: Nil

Moved Neil Smith Seconded Kerryn Steward Carried Treasurer’s Report Three cheques still to be presented. Deposit account still generating

very little interest as money on deposit is deemed low by financial organisations List of current financial members presented.

 Moved Wendy Edison Seconded Marion Davey Carried

GENERAL BUSINESS

1. Warren Crozier’s mother has passed away after a lengthy illness. The funeral is Wednesday 11th March. Members are encouraged to attend. Secretary to contact Warren with a view to a donation to his chosen charity as flowers are not requested.

2. Supper Roster

This is gradually filling up. Some concern that only 1 person may be providing April supper. Heidi Jatis volunteered to assist.

3. LOC Orchid Spectaculara. Refreshments

This is taking place across Mother’s Day weekend. Progress is steadily being made with regard to sourcing suitable consumables. Thanks to Lisa and Maria for helping in this area; also, possible helpThe next meeting will see a roster available for people to sign up to help with the refreshments stall. It is very important that there are sufficient volunteers to man the stall as it does raise money for the club. Please consider signing up for a shift. Volunteers will receive free entry to the Spectacular.

b. DisplayThe Orchid Spectacular has provision for clubs to enter a display. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Mothers”. In previous years, a small committee has organised the display. Thanks to Kerryn Steward for offering to oversee the display again. She will need help. Just as importantly, she will need orchid plants to decorate the display. Any orchids that are of too poor quality to enter for the show itself can be put into the display. Please bring some along.

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5. AOBa. A request that information be available for club members with regard to use of

pesticides and fungicides. Some discussion as to whether this was appropriate for the bulletin. Possibility of a fact sheet to be produced.

b. Don’t forget to start preaparing your plants for the Orchid Spectacular – staking and training ‘spikes’, fertilising, ‘weeding’ etc.

Popular vote. Mark Ryan’s plant C. cernuaLucky door Rob Chapman [a beautiful large Dendrobium Maid of Gloucester donated

by Ron James]Raffle 1 Sue SmithRaffle 2 Anthony FullerRaffle 3 Lisa FongRaffle 4 Mark Ryan

Thanks are due to Lisa Fong and Maria Tchia for providing another splendid supper.

Orchid Focus1. Due to the lateness of the evening, there was a very short talk about all of the orchids

displayed, including the popular vote winner and several runner up plants.

The meeting closed at 9.50 

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD AT NICOLE MANISON’S COMMUNITY ROOMMONDAY 19th January 2015

 Meeting opened 5.40pm Present AF RC PC WG HJ MD LSApologies NilCorrespondence In: NilCorrespondence Out: Nil Treasurer’s Report N/A

General Business1. AGM Matters

During the AGM, concern had been raised concerning inquorate committee meetings and procedures at times during 2014. The new committee regards correcting this as a priority and 5 | P a g e

STOP PRESS – SATURDAY 18TH APRIL

SOCIAL EVENING AT WARREN CROZIER’S HOUSE. BRING FOOD TO SHARE AND SEE THE BEST SHADE HOUSES IN

DARWIN

a motion was put to confirm this intent.

Moved Rob Chapman Seconded Wally Grimm

The Constitution also stipulates that a Librarian be appointed. Wally Grimm nominated himselfNomination Wally Grimm Moved Anthony Fuller Seconded Heidi Jatis

2. Treasurer At the AGM, no nominations were received for the position of Treasurer. NOS cannot continue without a Treasurer. There was much discussion about what exactly was required to carry out the job effectively. At present, documentation regarding the club’s finances is still with the outgoing treasurer while matters are finalised, so no real progress could be made as to the time commitment required. Given the necessity of making an appointment, Rob Chapman nominated himself and was voted in unanimously by the committee. Nomination Rob Chapman Moved Marion Davey Seconded Anthony Fuller The new Treasurer then requested that steps be taken as a matter of urgency to obtain all the necessary documentation, including access to the bank account so that bills can be paid. Secretary to email Wendy .New signatories are also required for the cheque account. According to the constitution, the treasurer does not have to be named as a signatory. A proposal was made that 4 people be listed as signatories, rather than specific positions. The people to be listed are: [AF, RC, MD, HJ]. Those who have not done so, will need to present at an ANZ branch with 100 points of identity.Moved Lynne Strathie Seconded Wally GrimmConcern was raised that current legislation may require that members undergo a Criminal History Check. Further investigation needed.Electronic access to the Constitution is also needed. Still to be finalised.

3. Orchid Spectacular More information is needed with regard to 2014 accounts so that purchase prices for consumables can be investigated, as well as quantities. For example, could scones be sourced more cheaply from supermarkets? WG is willing to approach Woolworths.WG has also offered the loan of a fridge for the weekend for perishables.

4. Outing A visit to Majestic orchids has been suggested. WG offered to see what he could do.

5. Social/workshop .It was felt that either an afternoon workshop or evening social should be organised as soon as possible. MD to investigate.

.Meeting closed 6.50pm--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LOC ORCHID SPECTACULAR

The Spectacular will take place over the weekend of 8th – 10th May.

1.Please consider entering your flowering orchid plants.

2.If you have flowering orchid plants that are not quite good enough to enter [e.g.

This tiny orchid is called Schoenorchis fragrans.but is already of flowering size. The entire plant is about 3cm long.It was supplied on a piece of extremely unattractive wood and is not growing particularly well. It will be moved to a mount that better suits its fine roots.

Miltonia spectabilis. This plant was originally owned by Warren Crozier. It is not a robust grower, and frequently appears to be about to die. However, it continues to survive and every now and then produces a single, spectacular flower.

A SELECTION OF FLOWERING BULBOPHYLLUMS IN MARCH 2015

Bulb. medusae. This is a beautiful, easy to grow flowering orchid. Once the buds appear, keep the water off them so that they open to their best potential.

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LOC ORCHID SPECTACULAR

The Spectacular will take place over the weekend of 8th – 10th May.

1.Please consider entering your flowering orchid plants.

2.If you have flowering orchid plants that are not quite good enough to enter [e.g.

Bulbophyllum cootesii This is a first flowering of a robust plant that bears a single, glossy yellow flower.

Bulbophyllum annandalei. This orchid has taken a while [several years!] to really get established, but is now growing enthusiastically and flowering freely. This

plant has four inflorescences and three buds – its best effort so far.

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Bulbophyllum thiurum. This is the first flowering of a spectacular orchid that closely resembles Bulbophyllum treschii,but is yellow

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GONGORAS FLOWERING IN MARCH

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Gongora galeata.This orchid is not said to grow successfully in the Top End. It is too hot for it. This particular plant has certainly struggled for several years but seems to have now accepted life in Darwin. This is its 5th inflorescence this year.

Gongora scaphephorus. This orchid is much happier in Darwin conditions. The flowers are a very attractive pink colour, unlike many of the more yellow/brown Gongora flowers commonly grown in the Darwin region.

MINUTES FOR NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETYAGM

MONDAY 9 TH MARCH 2015

Meeting opened 7.58 Present As per attendance BookApologies As per attendance BookMeeting Chair Rob Chapman [Public Officer]Minutes of Previous AGM were read

Amendments NilSue Smith Moved Anthony Fuller Seconded Carried

Correspondence In: NilCorrespondence Out: Nil

Rob Chapman Moved Di Dowling Seconded CarriedPresident’s Report Little to report; hoping for a more successful year for the club in 2015Secretary’s Report Again, little to report. Trying to improve efficiency. Apologises for mistakes made.Treasurer’s Report The job is becoming harder to do, with increasing legal requirements to be

met. Depreciation has been applied. Club made an overall loss for the year. All documents presented for perusal.The attached statement was read out.

Lynne Strathie Moved Anthony Fuller Seconded CarriedJust before declaring all positions vacant, the Public Officer, moved the following proposal:

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“Office bearers who are vacating their respective positions should not only present a yearly report, but a précis of the position duties so that prospective nominees have a clearer expectation of the requirements for the position”

Rob Chapman Moved Marion Davey Seconded Carried The Public Officer also observed that there had been problems within the club where committee meetings on many occasions were inquorate and potentially in breach of the Act. A vote of thanks was given to the Treasurer for her timely and efficient production of the end of year financial statement. The outgoing committee was congratulated on what it had managed to achieve.Call for nominationsElection of Officers for 2015President Anthony Fuller MovedMarion Davey Seconded Sue SmithVice President Heidi Jatis Moved Anthony Fuller Seconded Peter CaldwellSecretary Marion Davey MovedAnthony Fuller Seconded Paul StewardTreasurer No nominations at this timePublic Officer Rob Chapman MovedNeil Smith Seconded Anthony FullerBulletin Editor Marion Davey MovedAnthony Fuller Seconded Peter CaldwellCommittee Members

Wally Grimm MovedWally Grimm Seconded Paul StewardMark Ryan MovedMark Ryan Seconded Peter CaldwellLynne Strathie MovedPaul Steward Seconded Alyssa CaldwellPeter CaldwellMovedMarion Davey Seconded Alyssa Caldwell

AOB NilThe Public Officer declared the AGM closed and requested that the new committee run the General MeetingMeeting Closed 20.35

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SUPPER ROSTER

APRIL 2015 MEETING

Supper at this meeting will be provided by:

SHRI CAMPBELL, IRENE DIONAS AND HEIDI JATIS

Thank you to these people

NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY EVENTS FOR 2015

APRIL 2015 General meeting Monday 13th

SOCIAL EVENING AT WARREN CROZIER’ HOUSE

SATURDAY 18TH

Committee meeting Monday 20th

MAY 2015 General meeting Monday 11th

Committee meeting Monday 18th

Orchid Spectacular 8th -10th

JUNE 2015 General meeting Monday 8th

Committee meeting Monday 15th

JULY 2015 General meeting Monday 13th

Committee meeting Monday 20th

Darwin Royal 23rd – 25th

AUGUST 2015 General meeting Monday 10th

Committee meeting Monday 17th

SEPTEMBER 2015 General meeting Monday 14th

Committee meeting Monday 21st

Spring Show 4th – 6th

OCTOBER 2015 General meeting Monday 12th

Committee meeting Monday 19th

NOVEMBER 2014 General meeting Monday 9th

Committee meeting Monday 16th Annual Auction

DECEMBER 2014 No General Meeting

Christmas party – date to be confirmed

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Remember, the bulletin always requires articles and photographs for inclusion into next month’s bulletin. E mail to marion.davey@hotmail.com.au

Vandachostylis (Van.) Mishima Lime x V. ustii

The next meeting of the Nightcliff OrchidSociety will be held at the

NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY HALLon Monday 13TH April 2015

commencing at 7.30pm

Contact the Secretary, Marion Davey on ph 8927 8198 for any further information

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