Since 1976, our mission is to advance the hobby of orchid growing in Alberta.
About Us
The Orchid Society of Alberta is a non-profit, registered organization founded in 1976. Our mission is to advance the hobby of orchid growing in Alberta. Our society is an affiliated member of the Canadian Orchid Congress and the American Orchid Society.
We are hobbyists of diverse backgrounds who share an interest in growing orchids. Our members include the young and old, beginners and veterans, windowsill, under lights and greenhouse growers. We have joined together to promote the hobby and share our experiences and information.
Monthly Meetings
The Society meets nine times per year in Edmonton, normally on the fourth Sunday of the month. There are no meetings in July, August and December. Most of our members are from the Edmonton Metropolitan area but we also have members from Northern and Central Alberta.
Our NEW Meeting location is: Central Lions Senior’s Recreation Center, 11113 113 St, Edmonton, AB T5G 0E9
Our meetings begin at 12:30 PM with the "Beginners Culture Session". Plant sales start at 1 PM in the main gym; the Plant Doctor will also be available during this time. The formal meeting begins at 2 PM. We try to have things wrapped up before 4 PM.
Guests Are Always Welcome! Please note that there is a $10.00 entry fee for guests, which is deducted from the membership fee upon joining.
President - Dean Chesterman
Vice President - Jenn Atkins
Past President - Freddy Pon
Secretary - Glynis Wilson
Meeting Coordinator - Jenn Atkins
Treasurer - Barrie Corry
Membership Chairperson - David Whitaker
Plant Sales Chairperson - Scott Sadler
2024/25 Executive Members
Door Prize/Donation Coordinator - Winnie Mah
Editor - David Whitaker
Library Chairperson - Lorna Barclay
Social Convener - Marija (Maria) Dreher, Winnie Mah
Show Chairperson - Darrell Albert
Directors at Large - Jim Spencer, Yp DeBoer, Charlene Lang
Webmaster - Jim Wallbank
OSA Bylaws
The OSA's bylaws were officially updated following a vote at our annual meeting on November 15, 2009. A summary of the changes can be found in the November 2009 newsletter. The last time the bylaws had received an update was in 1989.
Click below to view the entire OSA bylaw package (PDF format).
