Welcome to LBAOS!
The More Than Friendly Society Established in 1955
Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society is a non-profit organization formed to promote appreciation of orchids and to provide a source of information, education, and support for all orchid enthusiasts, whether they are novices or experts. Come and join us at our monthly meetings and meet members that range from dedicated growers with hundreds of orchids to beginners who just want to keep a few plants alive. Hear informative speakers and see demonstrations designed for orchid growers of all levels.
Upcoming Meeting Info
February 9, 2026 (7pm)
Deb Boersma: Sobralias
Deborah’s interest in orchids was sparked by a trip to Hawaii and has been under their spell for over 30 years. She started with a few plants and her mixed orchid collection expanded exponentially with the construction of a greenhouse in 2014. She joined the Windsor Orchid Society to gain more orchid knowledge and found herself in the Presidents position six months later.
She is an Accredited judge in the AOS judging program at the Great Lakes Judging Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan and enjoys presenting and educating audiences about orchids. She was an invited speaker to the World Orchid Conference Tainan, Taiwan in 2024.
Academically, Deborah has a degree in Chemistry and spent her first years of work as a researcher in medical microbiology and infectious diseases at both the University of Calgary and Foothills Hospital in Calgary, Alberta. She recently retired from St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, where she taught chemistry for over 28 years. She now has time to enjoy her passion for orchids, gardening, photography and travel.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193084602
Meeting ID: 891 9308 4602
Plant Judging
There will be plant judging, so please bring your plants no later than 6:45 p.m. if you want to participate.
All members are encouraged to showcase their blooms and plants. Please use “Plant Judging” forms provided towards the end of the newsletter.
Plant submissions for judging must be turned in no later than 6:45 p.m. with neat
and completed information on the plant judging form.
Winning plants will proudly display a First, Second, or Third place ribbon. The monthly
presenter will select an additional plant that will receive the Cultural Award.
Silent Auction
We will have a Silent Auction. Bring cash, checks, or Zelle to pay for plants.
Come and Join Us!
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 East Willow Street, Long Beach