East Everglades
Orchid Society
 15220 SW 232 St.
Miami, FL 33170
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March 25, 2008

Tonight's Program:
Mac Rivenbark
Philippine Orchid Species

Mac Rivenbark Mac and his Filipina wife started an orchid business 10 years ago after many fascinating trips to the Philippines. With extensive study Mac is becoming a specialist in Philippine species and currently grows and blooms over 200 different types. They now have a greenhouse in Fort Lauderdale and a greenhouse in the Philippines run by their family there. Mac and his wife are doing more shows and winning more awards, the best of which are 2 AOS show trophies for best exhibit at the Deerfield show held at the AOS headquarters in 2004, and the Boca Show in 2006. Most recently we won a bronze medal on our third place exhibit, one first place ribbon best in show, and two second place ribbons given for our plants and exhibit in the 19th WOC in Miami Florida.

Currently, Mac is the President of the Fort Lauderdale Orchid Society. He and his wife are also members of the AOS, the SFOS, the Deerfield Beach Orchid society, the Hilo Orchid Society, the Tampa Bay Orchid society, the Vero Beach Orchid Society, and the Philippine Orchid Society.

Mac's presentation will consists of a short introduction, followed by a digital slide show. He will bring plants and show slides of the Philippines and a few of the more impressive dendrobium species from there. The climate and culture tips will also be included in this mini class.

It has been a while since we've had Mac at our club. This promises to be a very good program, so don't miss it. We hope to see everyone there!!

 



Come and join us as we explore this wonderful group of plants.