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NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID
SOCIETY
Volume 40 Issue Number 2
FEBRUARY 2016
Copyright 2016 Nightcliff Orchid Society
Bulbophyllum Meen Ocean Brocade x Bulbophyllum bicolor
NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY OF THE NT (INC.)
Bulletin of the Nightcliff Orchid Society
of the Northern Territory (Inc) P.O. Box 41165
CASUARINA NT 0811
PROUDLY PRINTED BY NATASHA
FYLES, MLA FOR NIGHTCLIFF
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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
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: …………………………………………………
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Postal Address: …………………………………………………
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Telephone No: ……………………… (Home)
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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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minutes
7.30pm Second Monday of each month
THE NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY
OF THE NT (Inc.)
Committee 2014/2015
Nightcliff Orchid Society Office Bearers 2016
Patron Natasha Fyles, MLA
President : Anthony Fuller 0437914089 Vice President: Heidi Jatis 0409696366 Secretary: Marion Davey Ph 8927 8198 [email protected] Treasurer Rob Chapmann Ph 0428240172 [email protected] Public Officer Rob ChapmanPh 0428240172 [email protected] Orchid Registrar Marion Davey Ph 8927 8198 [email protected] Bulletin Editor : Marion Davey Ph 8927 8198 Librarian Wally Grimm
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Peter Caldwell: [email protected] Lynne Strathie : [email protected] Mark Ryan: [email protected] Wally Grimm: [email protected]
THE NIGHTCLIF ORCHID SOCIETY OF THE NT (inc)
MONTHLY MAGAZINE
FEBRUARY 2016
VOLUME 40 NUMBER 2
CONTENTS PAGE
Membership Application 2
General Meeting Minutes 4
Committee meeting minutes 6
Miscellaneous orchids 9
Important notices 11 &12
Can you trust labels? 13
Calendar of events 15
COMMUNITY
HALL
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MINUTES OF NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY
MINUTES OF NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY
GENERAL MEETING 401
MONDAY 11th January 2016
Meeting opened 7.55pm
Welcome to new members/visitors Nil
Present As per Attendance Book
Apologies As per Attendance Book
Minutes of Previous Meeting Moved Kerryn Steward Seconded Sue Smith Carried
Correspondence In: LOC Bulletin
AOS Magazine
Bill for hall hire
Bank statements
Correspondence Out: Nil
Moved Ron James Seconded Kerryn Steward Carried
Treasurer’s Report Figures presented.
Minimal activity
Questions were presented concerning auction profit and cost of Christmas dinner.
Sufficient funds from the former to subsidise the latter.
Moved Rob Chapman Seconded Sue Smith Carried
GENERAL BUSINESS
1.Postage costs for magazine
With the recent increases in postage costs, it has become too expensive to continue mailing out the
magazine. Cost is now about $80 per month. The suggested alternative for the future is:
a. Email a copy to those members with access to email
b. Provide hard copies at the monthly meeting for members attending in person
c. For members who really still do want a posted magazine, they need to provide a stamped addressed
each month.
There was a fairly brief discussion with members seeming to accept the change.
The three combined proposals were presented to members as a motion for voting.
Moved Marion Davey Seconded Warren Crozier
Motion carried. [ 23 for, 1 against, no abstentions]
Next month [February] will be the last general mailing of the magazine.
2. Banner Bookings for Spring Show
Despite an attempt to book sites back in November, only 1 was available. This could be a problem. General
discussion ensued to discover alternatives.
3. Sponsorship for Spring Show
Due to the timings of the NT and Federal elections, there may be difficulty with obtaining sponsorship from
politicians. Early approaches may be needed.
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4. NOS Events
At present, no social activities/events have been planned. Ideas were called for. Suggestions include
Breakfast in the Gardens, a Darwin Tour, visits to members’ houses. Various names were suggested to be
approached. Warren is happy to host a social event in April. Neil and Smith are also willing to host an event
later in the year. President to approach Rob Marchant regarding a bus tour.
5. NOS Shirts.
4 more people are keen to buy shirts. An order can be placed for a minimum of 5
5. AOB
Wendy Edison has been receiving email information concerning People’s Choice lottery books. The
information will be forwarded to the secretary for further action.
Announcement
Membership renewals are now due. Please pay ASAP in order to be a financial member for the March
AGM.
Popular vote. Once more, a great many high quality and diverse orchids, both species and hybrids
had been brought in. This is really pleasing and allows members to see the range that
can be grown and flowered in and around Darwin and the rural area. This month, the
Popular Vote went to a large specimen of Trichoglottis brachiata owned by Sue
McKeon with the runner up an exceptionally well grown specimen of Potinara
Burana Beauty ‘Burana’ owned by Barbara Promnitz.
The club was very fortunate to be in receipt of 4 large Dendrobium orchids donated by
Ron James as prizes this month.
Lucky door Lynne Strathie
Raffle 1 Sherryl Fett
Raffle 2 Warren Crozier [but immediately donated to a very pleased Willy
Kasper]
Raffle 3 Wendy Edison
Thanks are due to Marion, Wally, Lynne from the committee, along with Warren Crozier
for a deliciously fattening supper.
Orchid Focus
1. Marion Davey gave a short talk based upon what could be present in a portable Orchid Care and
Potting Tray [for use in front of the television during the tennis and cricket.]
The meeting closed at 9.35
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Minutes of Committee Meeting held at Nicole Manison’s electorate office
Meeting 18th January
Meeting opened at 17.30
Present MD, MR,LS, RC,AF
Apologies HJ,WG,PC
Minutes of last meeting:
Proposed: , MR Seconded MD
Correspondence – Nil
Treasurer
Figures still all good.
Proposed RC Seconded AF
General Business
1. Auction figures
Balance sheet to be available for those who request to see it.
[Same for Xmas dinner], Small overall profit resulted.
2. Auditor meeting
RC has met with auditor who has suggested a more user friendly format /approach so
that future years can be more straightforward for anyone, [including non-financially
literate users]
RC to put in place protocols recommended by auditor.
3. Credit Union Books
This has now been sorted out in terms of contact names and addresses and we await a
response to our request for this year.
4. Warren
A possible date for a social at Warren’s house could be April 16th but this is
provisional.
5. Magazines
Although February will be the last official mail out, as many as possible will be emailed
to those members who have expressed consent in order to reduce costs.
6. AGM
Forms to be available in next month’s magazine for any people who wish to get their
nominations in early.
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7. Next meeting focus
Discussion took place concerning an appropriate topic for next month’s Orchid Focus.
Construction/design and usage of Shade houses will be presented by MR and AF
8. AOB
An on-going difference of opinion between committee members needs to be resolved
but it was agreed that no progress could be made since input from all committee
members is needed. The matter was adjourned.
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Dendrobium Unknown
FOUR PEOPLE HAVE NOW ORDERED CLUB SHIRTS.
WE CAN PUT IN AN ORDER IF ONE MORE PERSON
ORDERS A SHIRT.
PLEASE CONSIDER BUYING A CLUB SHIRT - $33
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SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE NOW DUE
PLEASE PAY YOUR ANNUAL
SUBSCRIPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
ONLY FINANCIAL MEMBERS CAN STAND
FOR OFFICE AND/OR VOTE AT THE AGM.
SUBSCRIPTIONS CAN BE PAID:
a. IN CASH OR BY CHEQUE AT THE NEXT
MEETING
b. BY CHEQUE USING AUSTRALIA POST
c. BY DIRECT DEPOSIT INTO THE NOS
BANK ACCOUNT. IF YOU MAKE A
DIRECT DEPOSIT YOU MUST IDENTIFY
THAT THE MONEY IS FOR
MEMBERSHIP . UNIDENTIFIED
DEPOSITS WILL BE TREATED AS
DONATIONS
To make a bank deposit:
Bank ANZ
Account name Nightcliff Orchid Society
BSB 015896
Acc No 489807255
Ref: NOS - Membership
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A miscellaneous selection of orchids flowering in January 2016
Dendrobium bracteosum
Bulbophyllum othonis
A species that
is easy to grow
in Darwin and
which has very
long lasting
flowers
A Bulbophyllum
species with,
unfortunately,
fairly short lived,
but beautiful
crystalline flowers
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Laelia unknown
Bulbophyllum Wayne Oyama
A primary
hybrid
between 2
species which
grow very well
in Darwin,
Bulbophyllum
lasiochilum
and
Bulbophyllum
putidum
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SUPPER ROSTER
FEBRUARY MEETING
Supper at this meeting will be provided by:
SUE RENAUD AND SUE SMITH
Thank you in anticipation
NOS 2016 AGM
The AGM will be held immediately before the
March General Meeting. For the club to keep
operating, it is important to have all office positions
filled.
So far, several people have indicated their intention
to stand for election. This is rather unusual but a
great indication of the growth that has occurred
within the club over recent years.
In order to stand for one of the offices, a candidate
must fill in a Nomination form and obtain the
appropriate signatures. A nomination form is
enclosed with this copy of the magazine.
If you would like to see a particular social event, or to
have a particular topic discussed/demonstrated at the
monthly meetings, please tell a Committee Member.
Nightcliff Orchid Society is YOUR club
As last year, a buffet will provide the main
course, with desserts to follow.
Cost is $20 for members, $35 for non-
members with the club therefore subsiding
members for the $15 difference. Please
bring payment to the November meeting.
Deadline for final payment is Friday 27th
November.
We would like to have Christmas hampers
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IMPORTANT NEWS
THIS IS THE LAST TIME THAT YOU
WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE
MAGAZINE BY POST
Due to the recent increases in postal costs,
it has become financially impossible to
continue mailing out the magazine. The
monthly post out is now costing over $80.
Members can now choose:
a. To receive their magazine by email.
b. To pick up a hard copy at the monthly
meeting
c. To supply a stamped [$2] addressed
envelope to the secretary who will post
the magazine before the General
Meeting
If you wish to receive an email copy, please
forward your email to the secretary
[address on back page].
There will continue to be no charge for the
hard copy of the magazine whether picked
up or posted in the supplied envelope
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Can you trust labels?
Although orchid sellers do sell in good faith, the following plant’s
flowers were something of a disappointment as the plant was
purchased as Bulb. spathulatum [A very pretty flower], which it
clearly isn’t [as the photograph below shows]
Bulbophyllum unknown
Photo: Jonathan Cara
The real
Bulbophyllum
spathulatum
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NIGHTCLIFF ORCHID SOCIETY EVENTS FOR 2016
FEBRUARY 2016 General meeting Monday 8th
Committee meeting Monday 15th
MARCH 2016 AGM followed by
General meeting Monday 14th
Committee meeting Monday 21st
APRIL 2016 General meeting Monday 11th
Committee meeting Monday 18th
Social evening at Warren Crozier’s house TBC
MAY 2016 General meeting Monday 9th
Committee meeting Monday 16th
JUNE 2016 General meeting Monday 13th
Committee meeting Monday 20th
Orchid Spectacular 17th
-19th
JULY 2016 General meeting Monday 11th
Committee meeting Monday 18th
Darwin Royal 21st – 23rd
AUGUST 2016 General meeting Monday 8th
Committee meeting Monday 15th
SEPTEMBER 2016 General meeting Monday 12th
Committee meeting Monday 19th
Spring Show 9
th – 11
th
OCTOBER 2016 General meeting Monday 10th
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Committee meeting Monday 17th
NOVEMBER 2016 General meeting Monday 14th
Committee meeting Monday 21st
Annual Auction
DECEMBER 2016 No General Meeting
Christmas party – date to be confirmed
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Phalaenopsis Salu Spot.
A very variable flower colour, from pink through to yellow, but
with clear spotting.
Nightcliff Orchid Society is extremely grateful to the following people/organisations who donated prizes and/or prize
money or helped to sponsor this magazine.
Natasha Fyles
Kezia Purick
Lia Finocchiaro
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Remember, the bulletin always requires articles and photographs for
inclusion into next month’s bulletin. E mail to
Dendrobium Gatton Sunray
The next meeting of the Nightcliff Orchid
Society will be held at the
NIGHTCLIFF COMMUNITY HALL
on Monday 8th
February 2016 commencing at 7.30pm
Contact the Secretary, Marion Davey on ph 8927 8198 for any
further information
