Orchid Judging

[dgenovese1]

Originally Posted by shakkai

Congratulations Paul! As someone who has just started the 3 year process to become a judge over on this side of the pond... I completely understand the mixture of excitement and trepidation that you must be feeling.

Best of luck! And maybe we can 'compare notes' along the way!

Hi Shakkai,

Congrats to you too! It's exciting to hear about other folks who are just getting started on becoming an orchid judge. Will you be judging for the RHS, or another society? I'm just curious about how that works on your side of the pond.

Good luck with everything!

[shakkai]

Originally Posted by dgenovese1

Hi Shakkai,

Congrats to you too! It's exciting to hear about other folks who are just getting started on becoming an orchid judge. Will you be judging for the RHS, or another society? I'm just curious about how that works on your side of the pond.

Good luck with everything!

Thanks! I will be a Judge with the British Orchid Council (http://www.erythos.com/BOC/index.html). The RHS judging is done by the RHS Orchid Comittee (http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/plant_groups/orchids.asp).

Best of luck to you with your exams! It will be great to have so many OB members learning all at the same time!

[dgenovese1]

Originally Posted by shakkai

Thanks! I will be a Judge with the British Orchid Council (http://www.erythos.com/BOC/index.html). The RHS judging is done by the RHS Orchid Comittee (http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/plant_groups/orchids.asp).

Best of luck to you with your exams! It will be great to have so many OB members learning all at the same time!

This is way cool to me....we'll be able to compare and explore not only the similarities but also the differences in how the different societies judge their chids.

[quiltergal]

Congratulations to all of you. I admire your dedication of time and energy to this process. What a great way to give back to your hobby and passion. Maybe someday when I retire....

[Phantasm]

It is nice to see fresh new blood introduced into the judging system(s). The time involved is huge and the commitment is basically for life. Fortunately, the training is intensive, interesting and mind stretching; and learning is constant the entire time you are a judge.

If any of you need some guidance, send me a line.

Many regions are having semi annual business meetings this month, dealing with personnel matters and the ever changing judging scene.

[dgenovese1]

Originally Posted by Phantasm

It is nice to see fresh new blood introduced into the judging system(s). The time involved is huge and the commitment is basically for life. Fortunately, the training is intensive, interesting and mind stretching; and learning is constant the entire time you are a judge.

If any of you need some guidance, send me a line.

Many regions are having semi annual business meetings this month, dealing with personnel matters and the ever changing judging scene.

Thanks Phantasm...I appreciate your vote of confidence, and your offer of guidance. I'lllet you know if I've got questions along the way.