We’re on Hiatus ‘Till the Fall of 2026
We’re on Hiatus ‘Till the Fall of 2026
Our Annual Picnic was held on June 14, 2026 at Mendon Ponds Park. The food was great, as usual, and the camaraderie and beautiful summer Show Table plants were enjoyed by all.
Our club’s summer vacation (“hiatus,” if you like…) has begun. We don’t hold meetings again until September. This is in recognition of the fact that occasionally our members indulge in activities that actually have nothing to do with orchids. At least that’s the theory.
If you have any questions about the Society, please use our Contact page. We don’t have an office or telephone, so email is pretty much the best way to get in touch. You can also write the GROS at P.O. Box 20606, Rochester, NY 14602.
See you in September!
Also in July…
Also in July . . .
Lotus Fest 2026
Friday – Sunday, July 24-26, 2026 – 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
7443 Buffalo Road
Churchville, NY 14428
- Welcome the official blooming season of the IWGS Nelumbo Certified Collection of Excellence
- Traditional Chinese music
- Chinese fashion show
- Fresh Asian food
- Tours of the Lotus collection
- 30 new lotus display ponds!
We’ll need members to staff out our table during Lotus Fest. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA4A729A0F5C34-64359925-gros
Our Meetings
The Genesee Region Orchid Society (GROS) is a 501(c) non-profit organization based in Rochester, NY.
Our regular meeting night is the first Monday following the first Sunday of each month. We occasionally change the meeting date as our schedule requires, but we always list the correct date well in advance both on this website and in our monthly newsletter. Our meetings are open to everyone without charge – feel free to attend and find out what our Society is all about!
Meetings typically consist of a brief business meeting to conduct our club’s routine activities, a special presentation on an orchid subject, an orchid raffle (2 tickets for $1), and a Show Table where members can display their flowering plants for everyone to see. For more information, please contact any of our officers.
See our entire meeting schedule with all locations and maps here.
Membership
Membership includes:
- Free admission to our annual Spring Show
- Notices of special vendor discounts and pre-ordering opportunities
- Voting privileges for officers and constitutional changes.
Click here to see our Bylaws.
The dues for single membership are $20. Family membership dues are $25. You can download a membership application here.
You can also join online here and pay securely with PayPal – you don’t need to have a PayPal account, and can pay with your credit or debit card.