| The Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel, Ontario, CA | |
| Friday, July 9th, 2010 | |
| Noon - 5:00 PM | Attendee Registration Open |
| 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Plant Registration & Show/Sales Room Set-Up. Absolutely NO Sales Before the 5 PM Preview Party |
| 2:30 PM - Finish | Ribbon & Trophy Judging; AOS Judging |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM |
Preview Reception: Meet the speakers, sales & silent auction. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. |
| 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
Evening Speaker: Ron McHatton, Ph.d. "New Approaches to Pest and Disease Contol" |
| 8:00 - 9:00 PM | Roundtable Discussion: "Focus on Pest and Diseases" |
| Saturday, July 10th, 2010 | |
| 8:00 - 11:30 AM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 - 9:00 AM | Show and Sales Room Open |
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM |
Welcoming Comments: Tom Harper, IPA President |
| 9:30 - 10:30 AM |
Keynote Speaker: |
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"Hot, Hot, Hot: New & Colorful Breeding Directions" |
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| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Morning Break |
| 10:45 - 11:45 AM |
Break-Out Workshops:
Choose
one A. Growing under Lights B. Hybridizing Phalaenopsis |
| 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM | Recognition Luncheon & IPA Auction. The auction benefits the IPA Color Fund |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Afternoon
Speaker: Norman Fang, Norman's Orchids, Ontario, CA; |
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"The Changing Face of Moss Culture: Tips for Success" |
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| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | Afternoon Break |
| 3:15 - 4:15 PM |
Break-Out Workshops:
Choose
one C. Judging the New Phalaenopsis D. Advanced Cultural Techniques |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM | Show and Sales Room Open |
| 6:30 - End |
"An
Evening at Norman's Orchids" |
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Enjoy a leisurely
evening of fun, hors d’oeuvres and
orchid sales at Norman’s Orchids, a
premier Phalaenopsis nursery.
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| *Norman's Orchids is about 10 Miles, or approximately 15 minutes driving time from the hotel. Directions will be provided. | |
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Additional Information: Norman's Orchids will also be open on Sunday, July 11th, 2010, for Symposium visitors. This is a special opening since they are normally closed on Sundays. Hours for that Sunday only will be 10 AM - 4 PM. Santa Barbara and the Orchid Fair are 132 miles, and almost a three hour drive, from the Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel, depending on day and time of day traveling. |
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