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The next meeting of the Napa Valley Orchid Society will take place on Friday the 11th of May at 6:45PM at the Napa Senior Center located at 1500 Jefferson Street.  This month's featured event will be our Annual Auction.

 

NVOS Annual Auction 6:45PM, 11 May 2018

 

This year's guest auctioneer and all around nice person is  (TBD).  

 

6:00pm - drop off donations for processing

6:30pm - Preview and registration begins

7:15pm - Auction begins

Bring a box or tray to transport your new orchids safely

Payments can be done by way of cash or check.

 

I know what you are thinking - orchid auctions are expensive.  Of the last 8 NVOS auctions I attended, an above average number of orchids were sold for $10.00.  Very few items go for more than $30 each, but it does happen, and it is fun to watch fellow members compete against each other for quality orchids.

 

This event is also very informative.  The auctioneer (with help and input from advanced growers) will take the time to briefly detail each orchid, it's growing conditions, the bloom and some history.  If you are not in the market for an orchid, this description of the item up for bid is the true benefit to those unfamiliar with orchids. Keep in mind, an overwhelming number of the orchids up for bid were grown by your friends in the society.  If they can bloom it, you can bloom it to!

 

 

Preview:  6:30 - 7:00PM

 

You are more then welcome to browse the items for auction, and if you bring pen and paper, feel tree to take notes of items that you are interested in.  Make note of the number affixed to the orchid.

 

Sign-up for Bidding: 6:30 - 7:00pm

 

As you arrive and desire to bid on auction items, you will be given a bidding paddle.  This number will be used to record your winning bids by the bookkeepers.

 

The Auction: 7:15pm

 

The auction will start at approximately 7:15PM. 

 

If you are interested in bidding on the orchid, raise, and keep raised your bidding paddle, until the bid exceeds your willingness to pay for it.  Once the bid is no longer of interest, you can set your bidding paddle on the table.  Do not hesitate by flip flopping.  Bids happen fast enough that last paddle raised is the winner. 

 

At the end of the auction, have ready cash or check to complete your payment at one of the bookkeepers that are designated to receive payment.

 

One way to participate in an orchid auction is to team up with someone, and bid on items as a pair (splitting the cost) and eventually splitting the orchid.

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Gold Country Orchids Spring Open House

390 Big Ben Road

Lincoln, Ca 95648

916-645-8600

www.goldcountryorchids.com

May 4th – 6th 2018

Friday & Saturday: 9am - 5pm with a class at 11:30am on Saturday

Sunday: 10am - 4pm with a class at 12:30pm.

HUGE DISCOUNTS on all plants

SUPER SALE on L. anceps & C. walkeriana

FREE PLANT!!!!

with this flyer on any purchase over $15 or 30% discount

on any purchase over $100

Classes: Saturday: Getting the Most Out of your Paphiopedilums by

Paph Paradise Sunday: How to Get Better Blooms

 

** Paph Paradise will have a wide selection of slipper orchids for sale.

New hybrids and species from our awarded breeding lines.

www.paphparadise.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annual Show and Sale October 12 and 13, 2018   Orchid Judging October 11, at 7:00PM

“Orchids for all Ages”   Saturday, October 13 :: 10:00AM to 4:00PM and Sunday, October 14 :: 10:00AM to 3:30PM   NEW LOCATION: Las Flores Community Center on Linda Vista Ave. in Napa.

 

 

 

2018 Membership Dues

 

Remember those membership renewals for 2018 at $20.00 cash or check payable to The Napa Valley Orchid Society.  If you are unable to pay in person, they can be mailed to:

 

Napa Valley Orchid Society

P.O. Box 2152

Napa, California 94558