Co-Presidents’ Letter

July 2026

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Our June meeting was very special, starting with the extraordinary DIY mini-class on repotting neofinetias done by Everett Chronowski and Marlene Myers and ending with Leon Glicenstein’s program on Orchids of Peru and Machu Pichu. We learned a lot.

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Now it’s time for us to step down as Co-Presidents and welcome Sheila Nathanson and Mike Lysy to take over.  We want to thank all the members of the board, Officers and Directors and all the chairpersons, who make the OSWP the great growing society it is.

 

And thank you to all our members for all their work and support in building and growing their orchids, our friendships and our society. 

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Back to business for a moment: Just a reminder, there is no July meeting and in August we have a picnic. This year, it is Sunday, August 2nd, at the Ohio Township Nature Center on Nicholson Road. It’s accessible from 279N, 79N or 910. It’s a great time to talk, see and buy orchids and, as always, eat great food provided by our members. More information will be in the newsletter, on our website and Eblasts.​

 

We would like to thank you again for the opportunity for serving as the OSWP’s Co-Presidents and encourage you to step up and volunteer to get more involved with the society. It will help you and your orchids grow and help our society continue to grow.​

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Thank you and remember to 

Think Orchids!

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Gary VanGelder and Demetria Marsh