This is ANOTHER *Good
News* Bulletin
Good News about the
VENUE !!
All our venue problems have been amicably resolved with the management of the Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre. The
Venue and date remain the same, with Setup on Thursday 25th September, open to
the public from Friday the 26th September to Monday 29th (A Public Holiday)
September.
The Lectures will now be held in the Belmont City Council Chambers, only a
short walk from the venue, where they have a dedicated Lecture Room equipped
with everything that opens and shuts. (Such as Digital Projector, Large Screen,
Plugs for the Laptop, Chairs, Tables, etc) The Belmont City Council has
generously agreed to allow us the use of their facility and also provide
security plus tea & coffee. We are indebted to the Belmont City Council who
have put themselves out to secure the event in their area. Many thanks.
Good News about the
Early Bird REGISTRATION
DEADLINE EXTENDED!!
Due to the problems (now resolved) regarding the venue, the WAOS Committee has
agreed to extent the closing date for Early Bird Registration until 29th of
February 2008 to allow the Good News to get to all interested parties.
You can download your Registration form as a PDF or Word File from the WAOS Web
Site at;
http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Eemntee/WAOS.html
Good News about WAOS
Prizes
The Grand Champion will receive a $1000 prize and the Reserve Champion $500.
The winner of the Best Display will be awarded a $200 prize with 20 other $100
Championship prizes. More information with the Schedule on the WAOS Home Page
at;- http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Eemntee/WAOS.html
Good News about the
*Lotterywest Grant* !!
Through the good offices of Bruce Larson, WAOS has managed to secure funds from
a Lotterywest Grant that boosts the chances of financial success for the WA
Orchid Spectacular & Conference 2008. Huge THANKS to LOTTERYWEST and well
done Bruce!! The Lotterywest Logo now adorns the WAOS Web Site.
Good News from the
*WA Ag Dept* !!
There has been some angst among orchid nurseries in the eastern states
regarding the WA Ag Dept requirements for treating orchids prior to sending
them to WA. The WAOS Committee has a good working relationship with the WA Ag
Dept and agreement has been reached in an attempt to smooth the way for persons
who wish to transport orchids to and from WA, particularly for the WA Orchid
Spectacular & Conference 2008.
From discussions with Graeme Lukeis who is the Policy Officer, Plant
Biosecurity, WA Department of Agriculture and Food, there appears to be very
little impediment to bringing orchids to WA for the WA Orchid Spectacular 2008
or at any other time. Orchids coming into WA need to have a Certificate of
Plant Health from the Ag Dept in your state and be treated with three
insecticide/fungicides.
There is no requirement to keep them in a separate enclosure after spraying and
before packing, as the chemicals have a residual effect on the plants. If you
are sending them by air cargo, they should arrive by 5am and be inspected and
released by 9am. If you are bringing them with you as part of your luggage,
they will be inspected on arrival and then turned over to you.
In both cases, it is worth while faxing the WA Ag Dept your Certificate of
Plant Health and a list of the plant names you are bringing beforehand. Please
fax to;- Greg Coker, Quarantine WA on (08) 9334 1880
You need to have the full BOTANICAL name of all the orchids. This is because WA
has a list of orchids that are prohibited and the inspectors need to compare
your list with it.
Greg Coker WA Ag Dept has agreed to do inspections for orchids going TO
the other states on the morning of Tuesday 30th September which is the day
after the Spectacular.
CUT FLOWERS
Individuals wishing to bring cut orchid flowers to WA from interstate for
exhibition at the Spectacular, can do so with the following provisions. The WA
Agriculture Dept requires all cut flowers to have the full botanical name
attached to them. They also need the name and address of the grower. There will
be no requirement for a Plant Health Certificate from the Agricultural Dept in
your state as inspection on arrival can be arranged by calling Sue Turner of
the WA Ag Dept on (08) 9334 1880 beforehand, to let her know when they will
arrive.
At present there is only one officer that can carry out inspections of cut
flowers at the Domestic Airport, therefore unless she is on duty the flowers
will be seized for referral to Sue Turner to do the inspection in the office at
Fricker Rd near the International Airport. This means that the owner will
then have to go into the office to pick up the flowers later.
Please note that if any insects are found they will be sent for identification
and if found to be of quarantine significance, treated accordingly.
Cut Flowers
(excepting Cymbidiums) are eligible for all the scheduled classes as well as
Grand Champion ($1000) and Reserve Champion ($500) Cut flower Cymbidiums must
be entered in the Cymbidium cut flower section and are not eligible to win
Champion Orchid or Reserve Grand Champion, however, the Cut Flower Cymbidium
section carries a prize of $100 plus card & sash
Any exhibitor residing 250 kilometres or more from the site of the exhibition
may enter cut flowers, however there are some genera which may not be entered
ie Cymbidiums, Soft Cane Dendrobiums, Specimens and Seedlings. There may be
others so please confirm with the Registrar of Judges before entry.
Good News about the
*Lecturer Program* !!
We are working toward having a ‘Proceedings‘ of the lectures available on CD
after the WAOS Conference if all the Lecturers are in agreement. Stay tuned for
further information.
Good News about the
Orchid Tours!!
The WAOS Four Day Orchid Tour is all sold out. – BUT! A new Wildflower and
Orchid Four Day Spectacular Tour has been organised for those who missed out.
Being run by Country Escapes in Western Australia Tours, this new tour will
cover some of the same ground as the first
More information can be found here;-
http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Eemntee/Second_Orchid_Tour.htm
AND don’t forget The One Day Orchid Tour, will be run on Sunday 28th Sept to
see native Orchids growing in situ at various locations around the Perth metro
area. A packed lunch is included. Two thirds of the seats are already booked!!
Tour costs per person; A$50 (Great value for money) No deposit is necessary for
the One Day Orchid Tour at this time, but please confirm your reservation with
Tony at:- waos@iinet.net.au
Good News about The SCHEDULE
It has finally been OK'd by the WA Judges Panel and can be downloaded as a PDF
or Word File at….
http://members.iinet.net.au/%7Eemntee/Schedule_WAOS_2008.doc
For any queries or questions, please write to, the Secretary, PO Box 4076,
Alexander Heights, WA 6064, or email waos@iinet.net.au
To be included on our emailing list for further Bulletins, please contact Tony
at waos@iinet.net.au
Tony Watkinson
Publicity
WAOS 2008
