About Us

The Society's Background

The Orchid Society of New South Wales was founded on 7th August, 1934 making it one of the oldest in the country. The first general meeting was held at the home of T H James with the first president His Honor Judge H F Markell presiding.

Presently, OSNSW has over 90 societies or clubs affiliated with it within New South Wales. OSNSW operates monthly meetings, and also its other responsibilities and administrative duties such as the judging system within the state. The Registrar of Judges, a member of the Board of Management, is responsible for the running and judging of Affiliated Societies shows and meetings. OSNSW provides a forum for discussion and cooperation amongst its Affiliated Societies.

OSNSW is the state representational body within the national body, the Australian Orchid Council, and provides a delegate for this Council.

Growing Orchids

The charter of OSNSW is the cultivation and promotion of orchids and all things orchid. The orchid flower has evoked great passion over centuries and continues to fascinate and astound in its variety and complexity. Having said that, these highly evolved plants are amongst the most hardy and easiest to grow when selected for your conditions. Joining an orchid society is the easiest way to learn how to grow these most rewarding flowers.

Monthly Meetings

OSNSW has a monthly meeting and orchid show at the The Ermington Community Centre, River Rd Ermington, (behind hotel, and adjacent to police station) from 8pm on the last Monday of each month. At this meeting a large variety of orchids are displayed and there is a presentation on some aspect of orchids or orchid growing. Everyone is welcome.

Constitution (pdf)