Boca Raton Orchid Society

September 4, 2008 - Boca Raton Orchid Society Meeting

Odontoglossum - Star Flower of the Andes
Speaker: Paul Alan Wetter, MD

Paul Alan Wetter, MD became interested in orchids the late 1960's when
he was studying at the Natural History of South Florida. Miami has been his home since childhood. He has been growing orchids, as a hobby ever
since, with a special interest in epiphytic orchids in the subtropical garden.

In his professional career, Paul, Professor Emeritus of the University of
Miami School of Medicine, has been a pioneer in minimally invasive
surgery and has numerous honors for his contributions to the field. He is
Chairman and Executive Director of the Society of Laparoendoscopic
Surgeons(SLS), an organization he founded in 1989. SLS has 6,000
members worldwide and teaches physicians about new developments and
safety in surgery. In 2003 Paul joined the West Palm Beach Judging Center where he is an AOS Probationary Judge.

Paul will be presenting an entertaining overview of the fascinating history of this beautiful genus --- Odontoglossum.

Mark Edlund from Orchid Acres will be supplying our Raffle Table this month.

See you at the meeting, Jackie Wood, V.P. Programs

The meetings are held at the Safe Schools Institute (on the Campus of Don Estridge Middle School) at 1790 NW Spanish River Boulevard located on the SE corner of Military Trail and Spanish River Boulevard. Meetings start promptly at 7:30 pm.

Upcoming Meetings

August 13 Wednesday - BROS Board Meeting
September 4 Thursday - Monthly Meeting
September 10 - BROS Board Meeting
October 2 Thursday - Monthly Meeting
October 8 Wednesday - BROS Board Meeting
November 6 Thursday - Monthly Meeting
December 4 Thursday - Annual Holiday Party