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Chen-Chung Chen will give his presentation , followed by two break-out workshops . As with previous Symposiums , the workshops can focus on topics ranging from Greenhouse or In-Home Culture to Hybridizing , Judging Award Quality Flowers , or other topics of interest from the registrants . Our Recognition Luncheon will follow the morning session with our “ never-dull auction ,” featuring plants and Phal . -related items donated by the vendors and our always-generous members , the proceeds of which will help support the Journal ’ s Color Fund . Saturday ’ s afternoon session will feature our third speaker , Dr . David McDaniel of Orchid Classics , from Virginia Beach , Virginia . Since he is currently operating one of the best orchid laboratories in the US , he will share his extensive knowledge of Phal . hybridizing and methods for producing new plantlets . For several years , David has generously donated flasks of some of his newest hybrids for our auctions , all of them representing intriguing and cuttingedge breeding directions – each one garnering huge bids to help support the Color Fund . We will formally end the day , and the Symposium , at 5 PM but , as has become tradition , those wishing to join others for dinner Saturday night will be able to sign up for this during the day . This post-Symposium dinner has proven to be a wonderful way to end the event , giving everyone an opportunity to kick back and relax , share what they ’ ve learned , and get to know other members better . We ’ re expecting record attendance at this event so early registration and hotel reservations are highly recommended . For those in the AOS judging program , this event will also qualify for credit in their continuing education . And for those who simply want to become better growers and learn more from others , it ’ s an ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge of Phalaenopsis and collect great new ideas for improving your culture . We look forward to what promises to be a great Symposium and to seeing everyone in Orlando in August 24-25 ,
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started with the hobby at that time , but my schedule and life didn ’ t mesh with orchids and only kept up with them for a year or so . After about a 10-year hiatus , I returned to the orchid world . Currently I have an ever-growing collection , mostly Phalaenopsis , between a greenhouse on a local estate and my very sunny window sill . Quickly I became active with the IPA after being part of the group that planned and hosted the 2005 IPA Symposium in Philadelphia and have since remained very active with IPA .
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After that symposium , I was asked to be the Membership Secretary and have continued in that position . In addition to the duties as Membership Secretary , I participated as a committee member of the IPA ’ s Strategic Planning Committee and I continue with on the work for the completion of that project . I am also currently the American Orchid Society Affiliated Societies Chair and was heavily involved with the organization and staffing of the AOS 2011 Exhibit at the Philadelphia International Flower Show as well as currently working on the 2012 Flower Show participation of AOS . I have enjoyed my tenure as Membership Secretary of IPA and look forward to using the upcoming term to get the membership data in a position that is more user friendly and accessible . I believe I have been a very accessible and responsive Membership Secretary as well as an asset to the IPA . I hope that anyone reading this who enjoys a truly hands-on connection with orchid growers and hobbyist throughout the world will consider getting involved or even possibly running for an office with the IPA . It has been a very rewarding period of my life . I ’ ve enjoyed the challenges it has presented to me as well as the reward of many new , lifelong friends – all because of our love of the Phal ! In accordance with IPA by-laws the President , First Vice- President , and Membership Secretary are elected in even numbered years R. Their term runs from July 1 to June 30 .
The Genus ... continued from page 10 - Subgenus Proboscidioides ( Rolfe ) Christenson - Subgenus Aphyllae ( Sweet ) Christenson - Subgenus Parishianae ( Sweet ) Christenson - Subgenus Polychilos ( Breda ) Christenson * Section Polychilos ( Breda ) Reichenbach f . * Section Fuscatae Sweet * Section Amboinenses Sweet * Section Zebrinae Pfitzer
- Subgenus Phalaenopsis * Section Phalaenopsis * Section Deliciosae Christenson * Section Esmeralda Reichenbach f . * Section Stauroglottis ( Schauer ) Bentham In the next part of this paper , a large number of species will be described and illustrated . The species not dealt with in the descriptions will be illustrated in the chapter dedicated to cultivation .
Literature cited Christenson , E . A ., 2001 . Phalaenopsis : A monograph . 396 p . Timber Press , Portland , Oregon
To be continued in next issue of Phalaenopsis .
First Quarter , Vol . 21 ( 3 ) 2012 - Phalaenopsis