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Atlanta Orchid Society Membership
Benefits of Membership
The Atlanta Orchid Society was formed in 1947 as a non-profit organization for people to learn about orchids, share their knowledge and experiences, and promote their love of orchids. As one of approximately 550 local societies affiliated with the American Orchid Society, we are a dedicated group of individuals bursting with enthusiasm for orchids, and eager to share our knowledge with others!
Membership to the Atlanta Orchid Society is open to anyone interested in orchids -- there are others who share your interest! Whether you are a novice or experienced grower, we all have something to learn from one another. Members are encouraged to participate in discussion, hold offices and offer suggestions.
Advantages to membership include:
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Monthly presentations and growing tips by well known orchidists.
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Lending library.
The library is located in a cabinet in the basement of the ABG administration building. It is unlocked during meetings and books may be checked out for one month. A list of material available is located here
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Question and answer sessions.
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Plant raffles (at meetings).
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Plant auctions.
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Tours of local greenhouses.
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Orchid culture demonstrations.
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Mentoring program for novice growers
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Information about conservation efforts.
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Information about American Orchid Society judging.
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Annual show and sale (this year we had 11 vendors and over 350 plants on display).
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Membership at no additional charge to the Mid-America Orchid Congress (one of six regional groups within the U.S. affiliated with the American Orchid Society).
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Most importantly of all, we offer a warm gathering for people to make new friends and have fun while sharing in our love of orchids!
Join us the second Monday of each month at 8:00pm at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. You are encouraged to bring orchids for show, discussion or questions. Additionally, orchids in bloom can be entered into a judging by some of our more experienced and knowledgeable growers.
Come join us!
Membership application: in .doc format or pdf format or join now online.
Dues for 2010
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Single: $30
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Household: $45
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Membership is in due January. Those joining in the third quarter will get a 50% discount for the current year. Those joining in the fourth quarter will be purchasing a membership for the following year.
For membership questions, please email our Membership Chair, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Join The American Orchid Society
For $60/year, you reap the following member benefits:
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Monthly issues of Orchids, the Society‘s full color magazine full of insightful articles and tempting ads for plants and supplies.
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A free orchid plant.
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10% off on purchases from the Society‘s Bookstore and Orchid Emporium.
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Free admission to the American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden.
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Reduced or free admission to American Horticultural Society‘s participating botanical gardens.
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If you join for two years ($108), in addition to a free orchid plant, you will also receive a $30 gift certificate (good on an order of $100 or more) at any one of 12 participating commercial growers who advertise in Orchids.