The Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) is a non-profit organization of orchid enthusiasts located in Rochester, NY, but with members from all over the Upstate NY region. We have over 200 members and meet once a month from September through June. GROS is affiliated with the Next Meeting: September, 2010 - Have a Great Summer!
We're on Hiatus 'Till the Fall!
Our Annual Picnic was a great success! Many thanks to our stalwart President, Paul Batz, for his hospitality and for a great afternoon of orchid fun.
Our club's summer vacation ("hiatus," if you like…) has begun. We don't hold meetings in July or August. This is in recognition of the fact that occasionally our members indulge in activities that actually have nothing to do with orchids. At least that's the theory.
If you have any question about the Society, please use our Contact page. We don't have an office or telephone, so email is pretty much the best way to get in touch. You can also write the GROS at P.O. Box 20606, Rochester, NY 14602
See you in September!
Orchids 101 - 6:00 p.m. - See You in September, 2010!
The Genesee Region Orchid Society, Inc. has always been an advocate of orchid education and this year is no exception! As the Director of Education for GROS, I want to update the members on our new series, Orchids 101. This program replaces the former GROS Beginners Meeting, and will take on a new, exciting format this year.
- September topic: TBA
- The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the formal Orchids 101 meeting will begin at 6:15 p.m.
- Following a 30-minute presentation on an orchid topic, the group will discuss any plants, problems, topics, or questions that growers might have.
- Orchids 101 will conclude at 7:00 p.m., which will allow plenty of time to socialize or purchase plants/raffle tickets prior to the main orchid meeting that begins at 7:15 p.m.
You don’t have to be new to orchids to come to Orchids 101! We can all learn something new - and a refresher course is never a bad idea. We would love to have more advanced growers at Orchids 101 to contribute their comments and experience. All are welcome.Send me an E-mail with any suggestions, comments, or concerns. I look forward to an interesting year ahead, full of orchids! - Jeremy Bechelli
Our Meetings
Our regular meeting night is the first Monday following the first Sunday of each month. We occasionally change the meeting date as our schedule requires, but we always list the correct date well in advance both on this website and in our monthly newsletter.Our meetings are open to everyone without charge - feel free to attend and find out what our Society is all about!
Meetings typically consist of a brief business meeting to conduct our club's routine activities, a special presentation on an orchid subject, an orchid raffle (2 tickets for $1), and a Show Table where members can display their flowering plants for everyone to see. For more information, please contact our President, Paul Batz.
Meeting Location & Agenda
Adult Senior Lounge, Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY.
- "Orchids 101" Meeting 6:00 p.m.
- Social "Hour" (free-form schmoozing) 7:00 - 7:15 p.m.
- Main meeting begins at 7:15 p.m.