FAQs about JOS Membership

FAQs about JOS Membership

Benefits

• · Share passion with other orchid lovers and form new friendships
• · Discounts from participating growers and product companies
• · Opportunity to network, share knowledge and experiences with other members
• · Orchid safaris
• · Christmas socials
• · Plant sales at the end of November each year where you get orchids, chemical products, pots etc to purchase
• · Spring show at the end of March each year
• · Get information on the growing, caring for and selecting various orchids

Types of membership

1. Single
2. Married couple
3. Junior
4. Lifetime
5. International

Membership dues

1. Single ($2,000)
2. Married couple ($3,000 Junior)
3. Junior ($1,000 for 18 years and under) 
4. Lifetime
5. International ($50)

What happens at Membership meetings

• Interesting topics are discussed each month
• Guest speakers
• Plant clinics where you get advice on “problem plants” how to treat and care for these plants.
• Demonstrations on how to repot, divide, orchid plants
• Members bring plants for the display table and you get educational commentaries e.g on proper name, type of plant, origin etc, plus you can win prizes (orchids) from the various categories

How do you become a member

• · Download/complete membership form from our website (website address)
• · Recommendation from a JOS member in good standing
• · Contact the JOS (jamaicaorchisociety@gmail.com)