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About Kabi
| The Australasian Native Orchid Society (Qld) - Kabi Group Inc. is a group of people with an interest in
Australasian native orchids and their hybrids. The name Kabi being derived from Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) the name of the
indigenous peoples of the local area, prior to settlement. Their language was Gabi-Gabi. 'Gubbi/Gabi' is their word for 'no'.
The Australian English word coolabah, denoting a type of Eucalyptus, was borrowed from the Gabi-Gabi language.
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Our Activities
Monthly Meeting
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second Tuesday of each month except January |
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7:20pm for 7:30pm start |
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Newman Room
Geebung RSL
323 Newman Road
Geebung
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The monthly meeting commences at 7:30pm and consists of a main speaker,
a casual verandah discussion session (while benched plants are being judged) followed
by reports and general business. Members are encouraged to exhibit plants at
the meetings (tabled prior to start of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:20pm). The plants are
judged by ANOS judges who provide a commentary and group members participate
in a popular vote. Guest speakers are invited to the meeting to speak on
topics of interest. The meetings are followed by supper, which allows
time for a chat.
Visitors are always welcome! It is a great place to learn and meet new friends. |
| The group organises field trips (bush walks and bush house visits) and plant relocation activities.
A short report on our field trips, simply referred to as an Orchid Amble, is included in the monthly newsletter.
A recent Orchid Amble report is available to view. Many of the phographs
of Australian species featured on this website were photgraphed on our bushwalks.
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Other social activities include bus day trips to orchid shows and events in SE Qld as well as longer
trips to special events at more distant locations. A proud feature of the Kabi Calendar is the annual Australia Day
barbeque function which is held at Dayboro and is free to members and invited guests. |
| A monthly newsletter 'Kalhari' is produced for members with plenty of news and 'how to' articles written from member's experience.
A recent example is available for you to peruse.
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Members can join the Kabi Facebook Group, view photos and videos of native orchids, get the latest news and join in the popular vote. |
Objectives of Kabi
The objectives of Kabi are
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To promote the culture and
propagation of native orchids and native hybrids
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To assist in the preservation
of native orchids in their natural habitat and to discourage the wanton
destruction of same
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To promote the scientific and
cultural knowledge of native orchids and native hybrids
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To publish, edit and review
literature and all writings that are approved by the Association
appertaining to the recordings, propagation, culture and science of native
orchids and native hybrids
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To print and publish
pamphlets and periodicals that the Association may consider desirable for
the promotion and furtherance of any of its objectives
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To engage in any activity
that would further the well being and increase the knowledge of native
orchids and native hybrids
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To extend the membership of
the Association by creating a public interest in its activities
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To promote good fellowship
among all people interested in orchids.
Kabi Membership - How to Join Kabi
Ordinary Membership of Kabi is $18 per
year. One or two persons residing at the same address can join for this fee.
Ordinary membership provides the following benefits:
- table plants at monthly meetings and Kabi Shows
- join in all Kabi activities and excursions
- receive our monthly electronic newsletter 'Kalhari'
- join the Kabi Facebook Group
- voting rights
- eligible for nomination to management committee
To join Kabi, print out this membership
form and post or email to the secretary at the addresses specified on the form.
You can also join ANOS - Kabi Group for a 6 month trial period at no cost. At the end of the
trial period, you will be invited to join Kabi as an Ordinary member.
Trial Membership allows you to
- table plants at the monthly meetings
- join in all Kabi activities and excursions
- receive our monthly electronic newsletter 'Kalhari'
- join the Kabi Facebook Group
- do everything except vote or fill a position on the management committee.
COME JOIN US!
What do you have to lose?
Complete this trial
membership form, return it to us and enjoy your free membership. We look
forward to seeing you at our monthly meeting.
If you would like more information about Kabi or Australasian
orchids, contact Kabi by E-mail
or snail mail to
The Secretary
Kabi
PO Box
424
Aspley Qld 4034
Photos courtesy: Warren Wilcox and David James
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