Welcome to LBAOS!
The More Than Friendly Society Since 1955
The Long Beach Amateur Orchid Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the beauty and knowledge of orchids. Our welcoming community brings together beginners and experienced growers for monthly meetings, educational programs, and fellowship.
Join us and discover why we're known as "The More Than Friendly Society."
Upcoming Meeting Info
October 12, 2026
Meeting starts at 7pm
Come early at 6:45 p.m. to meet fellow orchid enthusiasts, explore the silent auction, and enter your prized orchid for judging.
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
October Featured Speaker: Peter Lin
The orchid bug bit Peter Lin a long time ago. When he is surrounded by orchids — and that seems to be most of the time — he is always smiling. You will probably see him at all the big shows and sales throughout Southern California, and sometimes even farther afield (Japan!). Running a business, Diamond Orchids, wasn't enough to keep him busy. He has been an American Orchid Society Judge for over a decade, and is now the Judging Center Chair of the Yorba Linda Judging Center. He has also served as President of Orchid Digest Corporation, maintaining a long and distinguished tradition of excellence in orchid scholarship that began in California. We always look forward to his stimulating and entertaining programs at LBAOS meetings, where he has been a featured speaker on many occasions since 2006.
If you cannot join in person, join us on Zoom
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193084602
Meeting ID: 891 9308 4602
Plant Judging
Plant judging will be held during the meeting. All members are encouraged to showcase their blooms and plants. To qualify for judging, you must have owned and grown the plant for at least six months.
Please submit your plants and completed Plant Judging forms by 6:45 p.m. Forms can be found at the end of the newsletter.
Award-winning entries will receive First, Second, or Third Place ribbons, and the guest speaker will select one outstanding plant for the Cultural Award.
Silent Auction
Don't miss our Silent Auction! Be sure to bring cash, a check, or Zelle to pay for any items you win.
Come and Join Us!
St Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 East Willow Street, Long Beach