"John Welsh... at the Victorian Country Orchid Clubs Challenge dinner... was presented ... with the OSCOV Distinguished Service Award... for his long term commitment to his home club, Stawell Orchid Society, his support in the foundation of St Arnaud and District Orchid Club and his work with the Victorian Country Orchid Clubs Challenge.
... John... cymbidium orchid grower... ... he was a foundation member of the Stawell Orchid Society and was president for 11 years... initiated the formation of St Arnaud and District Orchid Society" source : http://stawell.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=news&subclass=general&story_id=495258&category=general&m=7&y=2006 ********** regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com