We start another year of judging with the same set of guidelines. Remember, please have your plants registered and on the judging tables by 7:30 p.m. so we can start judging promptly! After you register your orchids, go see the mini-class or go introduce yourself to our newer members. Judges need to get started early in order to see our program.

Fill out the entry forms with your name or member # and the full name of the plant. We cannot award a plant without a name or an owner. Orchids must be bloomed by you. Culture awarded plants must be in possession of the grower for at least 1 year. After all, this is what the award system is all about. Let your ribbons mean something to you

If you see your orchid listed in next month's newsletter without your name or another error, please notify David Schaffter, so it's corrected

Don't forget our exhibit in the Miami Orchid Show during the first week in March. Let's work on our orchids so we have some beautiful blooms this year. Remember, orchids in the exhibit will be judged and receive double points for ribbon awards.