President's Message

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Two years. It seems in some ways forever. At the same time it feels like only yesterday. I was contemplating with trepidation what I had gotten myself into. Since this is my last President's Message I would like to reflect a bit.

These last two years were very rewarding for me. For this I must thank the board members, committee chairs, committees, and those who actively helped in achieving the many goals we set. I am proud to be part of the team that has taken this young society from it's first tottering steps to a full tilt run. The brain child of Neal and Meredith Foster definitely took off these last two years. We have hosted two very successful Orchid Festivals, have a newly formed study group, a wonderfully stocked supply store, an organized and growing library, fun field trips, and significant amendments to our constitution which will help us deal with the budget and to honor individuals with special memberships. We have accomplished this and more while attending to the routine business of our society. The newsletter continues to flourish, and I would be remiss if I did not mention the significant increase of choice goodies at our refreshment table. Our growth as a society can also be seen in the caliber of our plants. Which brings me to thanking the rest of the membership for their support and enthusiasm during these past two years. I have been fortunate and am honored to have served as president of the AAOS.

Thank you,

Connie Bailie

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