SOUTHERN TIER
ORCHID
SOCIETY
aboutus
The Southern Tier Orchid Society (STOS) was founded in the 1960s and began to blossom in 1986, when an enthusiastic group of orchid growers arrived to the gorgeous Finger Lakes Region of New York and stimulated the society’s growth. Presently the club membership includes about 80 people who come from a radius of 70 miles to the monthly meetings in Endicott, NY. These meetings include either an invited speaker, workshops, or twice a year (April and September) a plant auction, to bring orchids to members and funds to the club. Most years an American Orchid Society (AOS) judged orchid show is held in the spring. The club also displays in the CYNOS show in the fall and may do other shows if invited to participate in them.
of special note
It is with sadness, but great joy for having known him, we announce the passing of long-time STOS, life-time member, Bob Rudin. Bob was a great man and avid Cattleya grower and will be missed from our meetings and for manning the information table at our orchid shows. Here is one of his favorites C. (Lc.) Long John 'Skyrocket' that he gave me a piece of years ago, still blooming every year.
NEXT MEETINgs cancelled
sUNDAY, APRIL 19 and 25/26
Greetings to members of the Southern Tier Orchid Society. I am sorry to say that due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and the directives from Governor Cuomo, we are cancelling the April meeting/Orchid Auction and the annual Orchid Show in April. We will decide on the May meeting in the future, but it is likely that meeting will be cancelled also. We hope you stay safe and healthy during these extraordinary times.
Best wishes to you all,
On behalf of the board,
Carol Bayles, President, STOS
First United Methodist Church
53 McKinley Ave.
Endicott, NY 13760
Photo Credit: Peter M. O'Connell (STOS)
C. (Lc.) Long John 'Skyrocket' Cattleya
STOSCALENDAR
2020 EVENTS
January 19 Wade Hollenbach - "Orchids to Grow Your Collection On"
February 16 Gregory Griffis - "The Wonders of Orchid Roots"
March 15 Luis Matienzo - "Orchid Show Awards: Ribbons and
American Orchid Society (AOS) Judging"
April 19 Spring STOS Orchid Auction (CANCELLED)
April 25-26 Orchid Show - Roberson Museum (CANCELLED)
May 17 Repotting Clinic
June Summer Break
July Summer Break
August STOS Member Picnic - TBD
September 20 Fall Orchid Auction
October 18 Speaker - to be announced
November 15 Speaker - to be announced
December 20 Holiday Party
* All events are tentative, and subject to last minute changes.
Photo Credit: Luis J. Matienzo (STOS)
original discovery site of phragmipedium besseae near Moyobamba, Peru
COVID-19 Update
Both the Spring STOS Orchid Auction on April 19 and the annual Orchid Show at Roberson Museum on April 25 and April 26 have been CANCELLED in lieu of the COVID-19 pandemic and directives spelled out by Governor Cuomo for New York State.
NEWSLETTERS
Credit: Pablo Bermudez, Peruvian Orchid Club
habitat of phrag. kovachi
undisclosed location, San Martin Department Peru
Photo Credit: Luis J. Matienzo (STOS)
a collection of miniatures on a log in situ near Moyobamba, Peru
AnnualShow
The Southern Tier Orchid Society, STOS, will be holding an AOS-judged orchid show at the Roberson Museum and Science Center, 30 Front Street, Binghamton, NY on April 25-26, 2020. The show is open to the public from 12-5 each day.
The show will feature displays of beautiful and exotic orchids from STOS, the Central New York Orchid Society (CNYOS) and our vendors:
Main Street Orchids (Michael and Sharon Kauffman)
Wade’s Orchids (Wade Hollenback)
Fair Orchids (Kim Feddersen)
Vendors will have many orchids for sale on both days. There will also be educational exhibits, activities for children, and a raffle for orchids in bloom.
We encourage you to visit the museum while you are there. The orchid show is free, however the museum has admission fees.
Below are photos of AOS awarded orchid flowers from past STOS shows. Take some time to enjoy this beauty from around the world!
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