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Orchid Society - North Shore Long Island

16 years ago

I am looking into starting a new orchid society for the north shore of long island (currently, the only orchid society on long island that i am aware of meets in Lynbrook on the south shore). I was wondering 1) is there any interest?; 2) will i need clearance from some governing body of orchid societies?

Looking forward to your responses.

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cbarry
16 years ago
Hi,

If it would be an officially sanctioned AOS society, then there would be guidelines and paperwork involved. If dues will be charged, then I think that there is legal/ NYS filing required, but I don't know too much about it.

I thought that there was another group out towards Patchogue (I know south shore too, but still closer to me than Lynbrook). I heard rumors, or saw something about Oyster Bay, too I thought. 1 or the other of these meetings meets when I have meetings, so I've never bothered to pursue them.

That said, I would be interested. But unfortunately, due to other commitments, I can't even offer to help you try to organize this.

Carolyn
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arthurm
16 years ago
I can only talk about Australia, but the situation is probably similar.

I am the treasurer and general dogs body of an orchid society with about 70 members.

Some things you need to think about

Incorporation. This makes the orchid society a distinct entity

Insurance. A must. no insurance and you run terrible risks in this age where it is always the fault of someone else if an accident occurs.

Affiliation. Our Society is affiliated with the Australian Orchid Council via the state governing body . All this means is that we can have orchid shows judged by AOC Judges and that our members and our Society can enter orchids in governing body shows.

Viability. You need x number of members for a viable orchid society,

Annual Accounting returns. Yuk. needed here, but only for the government, not the AOC.

Contact the American Orchid Society and ask for information on how to start a new society.
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