Phalaenopsis Journal Fourth Quarter Vol. 21(2) 2011 | Page 6

REGIONAL REPORTS IPA 4th Quarter 2011 T Barbara Noe his month we have interesting approaches from both coasts on excellent Phal outreach. It is our hope that you will find various aspects from each to use in your own region. For those who find it difficult to manage effective regional meetings, Carri and Marilyn show us how to combine efforts with other directors for exceptional results. Joan gives us a perfect example of an energetic ‘can-do’ approach by a relatively new regional di- rector yielding top-notch results. And, then, there is Tom who consistently manages to conduct excellent regular meetings in his own region while at the same time traveling near and far to assist other directors by speaking at their meetings and giving other support. Marshall adds an ever present high level of Phal expertise and outreach for the IPA in Southeast Asia. Kudos to Olie for being a constant and reliable contributor to the Regional Director program. We are grateful to each of these fine IPA leaders. Region 6: North TX, OK — Olie Garrison IPA Region 6 will co-host a one-day seminar with the Shreveport Judging Center on March 24, 2012. We will have ribbon judging and AOS judging, as well as two speak- ers. Tom Harper, president of IPA will give the first presen- tation; the other speaker is to be determined. Lunch will be served. More details to follow on IPA and Shreveport Judging Center websites. For more information, contact [email protected]. Region 12: Southeast — Tom Harper IPA SE Region Winter Meeting Mark your calendar for Saturday, February 18, 2012 for the annual winter meeting of the IPA SE Region. We’ll re- turn to Peach State Orchids in Woodstock, Georgia with the greenhouses open at 9 AM and our meeting to begin at 10 AM. The program will be David Kessler of Atlanta presenting a PowerPoint program on “The Development of Harlequin Phalaenopsis”. As a probationary judge in the Atlanta Judging Center, this was David’s choice of topics in meeting his requirements to become an accredited judge. The program was very well received at the judging center and received excellent reviews from the judges. In addi- tion to our speaker, we’ll have a discussion on culture in the afternoon followed by an auction of selected plants and 6 related materials to raise monies for the IPA Color Fund that supports color photos in the Journal. IPA SE Region Summer Meeting Our summer regional meeting is scheduled for Saturday, June 2 at Lines Orchids in Signal Mountain, TN; I have scheduled Carlos Fighetti, former AOS President and cur- rently 1st VP of the IPA, to speak. Carlos is well travelled in the world and has a number of Phalaenopsis presentations available to us. Details to follow in the next Journal issue. Southeast Asia — Marshall Ku The Taiwan International Orchid Show 2012 - TIOS 2012 - will be held at Taiwan Orchid Plantation - TOP - from Feb 29, 2012 to March 12. TIOS is one of the biggest or- chid shows in the world. It attracts more than two hundred thousand foreign and local visitors each year to view the many new Phalaenopsis on display. It’s a great opportunity to buy orchids during the show time. Advanced arrange- ments are necessary for those who are interested in visiting TIOS or local orchid nurseries, book tickets, and hotel res- ervations. If you need any help, please contact Marshall Ku at [email protected] ADVERTISING RATES Phalaenopsis Journal 1/4 Page (4 7 / 8 ˝ x 3 5 / 8 ˝) one issue—$65 1/2 Page (4 7 / 8 ˝ x 7 1 / 2 ˝) one issue—$120 Full Page (9 5 / 8 ˝ x 7 1 / 2 ˝) one issue—$220 Color 1/2 Page—inside back cover or back cover, top or bottom placement (5 3 / 8 ˝ x 8 1 / 2 ˝) one issue—$165 Color Full Page — inside or outside back cover (8 1 / 2 ˝ x 11˝) one issue — $320 inside front cover (8 1 / 2 ˝ x 11˝) one issue — $350 Next issue for publication: Vol. 21 No. 3 • First Quarter 2012 Deadline for consideration: February 1, 2012 Don’t delay; contact the advertising manager today. Dick Wells • 1151 E. County Rd, 800 S • Cloverdale IN 46120 • 765-795-6016 Fourth Quarter, Vol. 21(2) 2011 - Phalaenopsis