Season's Greetings all!
November seemed to go on extra long and yet here we are already in the second week of December!
If you weren't there this past Sunday you missed a wonderful Holiday Party. It was a bit disappointing to have quite a few no-shows but those who attended had great food, great company and, I hope, a great time. I don't think anyone went home empty handed from the enormous fundraiser table either!
As we wrap up 2025 the board would like to thank everyone who volunteered their time, energy and donations to society events, whether it was our spring show, the picnic, the holiday party or other events your participation is what makes this all work. Special thanks to departing chairs Lori Macgowan (membership) and Jeanne McDermott (fundraiser table) and to Alan Stauch (fundraiser "plant wrangler"), for all their time and effort. We'll do our best to fill your shoes.
Looking forward to 2026 -
* We have sister society shows in January (Cape & Islands), Feb (Amherst) and March (NH, with ours 2 weeks later) - Barb Putko, Away Show Chair, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS to help with set up and/or take down. Please reach out to Barb (treasurer@nutmegorchids.org) for details if you think you might be able to help. The show dates are listed on our website.
* The fundraiser table will still be at every meeting, but it may look a bit different. We do not have a volunteer yet to take over the coordination of the table so we're going to experiment a bit. We'll likely have a greater focus on member donated plants, orchid supplies and the like, filling in with purchased plants as needed. Please keep an eye out for a survey so we can get your input on what you would like to see or not see as part of the monthly table.
Lastly, now that we're heading into winter, keep any eye on your plants' water needs. Some orchids need dry or minimal water rest periods. Over-watering a plant that is not in active growth can rot the roots. Fertilizer should be limited as well if not in active growth.
On behalf of the entire board I want to wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season, a time to enjoy the company of family and friends!
Suggestions? Ideas?? Please don't hesitate to reach out to the board at boardofdirectors@nutmegorchids.org.
