Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee
JOIN US - on Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:00 pm at the OSMT Annual Summer Picnic
There will be a plant auction with the proceeds going to OSMT to help fund our Fall show.
Every summer, our society holds it's annual picnic. The picnic includes plenty of food and drink for everyone, good company, and an auction. It starts at 3:00 pm - but you're welcome to start showing up around 2:00 pm to get the food ready and unload plants.
Please email Libby Jackson edj5941@comcast.net and let her know what you're bringing to the picnic! OSMT will be providing chicken and barbeque.
The shelter reserved for the entire day (6am - 11pm) on Saturday June 27th is referred to as "the Pavillion in Centennial Park". It is located closest to the intersection of 29th Ave. and Poston Ave., just north of West End Ave. and a little west of the main entrance to Centennial Park.
Get directions.
Read more about meetings in the OSMT newsletters.
The 50th Anniversary Mid America Orchid Show
Friday, October 30th thru
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
700 Cool Springs Blvd.
Franklin, TN 37067
Displays open to the public about 12:00 Noon on Saturday, until 4:30 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM until 4:00 PM. Sales vendors open at 9:30 AM on Saturday. Lean more and download forms here.
**Please dial 1-888-403-6772 to call in your reservations and ask for the Mid America Orchid Congress group rate.**
Or online at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
SPECIAL NOTICE: NEW! Orchid of the month online feature
President's Message
Our society owes a tremendous debt of gratitude to those who have contributed their time and effort towards achieving the society's collective goals ...read more.
Merkle's Orchids in Southern Living Magazine, People & Places in Bloom: Backyard Orchids
Ed and Lydia Merkle have had an article published about Merkle's Orchids in Southern Living Magazine! Read the February 2009 article here.
Help is needed: Horse Mountain Orchid Rescue
Read in the OSMT newsletter about the effort to save native orchids from a parcel of land being used by TDOT to build a road.
The OSMT Newsletter:
Each issue has information about past meetings and new events.
Read the Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee Newsletter.
Remember Your 2009 Dues.
Dues are always being accepted for 2009. Thanks to those that have already got their dues in. For those who have not, please get your $25 to Jan Lawrence at the next meeting.