Conversation with AOS President

[isurus79]

All,
I had fun chat with AOS President Jay Balchan. We talked about the future of the AOS, plus some interesting discussion about OrchidWiz and the AOS.

Here is the link: https://youtu.be/7XZrNhdrOqg

[Ray]

Just watched the video. Nice job, as usual, Stephen.

I’m glad the AOS is moving in the direction of a complete orchid database, over and above the awarded-plant one in Orchid Pro. Obviously, “sucking in” the existing data from Orchid Wiz would be the easiest way to go, but I suppose a lot of that relies on Alex Maximiano’s position.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Ray

Just watched the video. Nice job, as usual, Stephen.

I’m glad the AOS is moving in the direction of a complete orchid database, over and above the awarded-plant one in Orchid Pro. Obviously, “sucking in” the existing data from Orchid Wiz would be the easiest way to go, but I suppose a lot of that relies on Alex Maximiano’s position.

It would be really great to merge the two databases, but I think we'll just have to wait and see. I am also glad to see the existing AOS database expand to encompass more than just awards!

[Roberta]

Alas, even if AOS is able to merge the OW database, highly unlikely to every be a replacement - that culture information in OW is really valuable (at least to me) and I doubt very much that AOS would be interested in that, unless it wants to take over management of the program. THAT would be a real benefit. For looking up pedigrees, orchidroots.com can provide that. But it's the details of habitat and culture contained in the Baker sheets that's so important.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Alas, even if AOS is able to merge the OW database, highly unlikely to every be a replacement - that culture information in OW is really valuable (at least to me) and I doubt very much that AOS would be interested in that, unless it wants to take over management of the program. THAT would be a real benefit. For looking up pedigrees, orchidroots.com can provide that. But it's the details of habitat and culture contained in the Baker sheets that's so important.

I suspect the AOS committee considering any OW tie-up will understand the importance of the Baker sheets! I guess we'll just to wait and see how this progresses.