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Introduction

March 8, 2005
The AOS Judging Centers, located throughout the United States of America and Canada, are composed of approximately 500 Emeritus, Accredited, Probationary and Student judges that evaluate exhibited orchids, assigning many different types of awards to both species and hybrids.   Awards that are granted must follow the strict guidelines as outlined in the Society's Handbook on Judging and Exhibition. 

At the Dallas Judging Center - AOS, there are 13 accredited judges, 1 emeritus judge, 1 probationary judge and 8 student judges.  Two additional nominees are awaiting AOS Trustee approval and will be classified as student judges. Four invaluable volunteers also assist in the judging process.  

The judging sessions often include a discussion on predetermined topics related to orchid flower judging, which is beneficial to all who attend, judges, volunteers and guests.  
 

History

March 8, 2005
Dallas Judging Center  was granted probationary status by the AOS in October, 1986, as the Southwest Regional Supplemental Center -- Dallas and held its first meeting in March, 1987.  We met the criteria and were recognized as a supplemental center in good standing in 1988.  It was changed to the Dallas Judging Center and given full center status in 1995 when the AOS reorganized it's judging areas.  

Past and current chairs include:

1987-1990
1991
1992-1993
1994-current 
 

Location

March 8, 2005
The Dallas Judging Center - AOS meets at Richland Junior College, which is located in the northeast corner of Dallas, Texas, just outside of LBJ Freeway (Loop 635).  The physical address is as follows:

Richland Junior College
Hondo Building
Room H-120
12800 Abrams Rd.
Dallas,  TX

Click here to be taken to a map of the northeast region of Dallas showing directions to Richland Junior College.
 

Address for Shipping

March 8, 2005
Orchid flowers and plants can be shipped to the Dallas Judging Center - AOS via Jerry Brandenburg.  His address is as follows:

Jerry Brandenburg
11045 Swaffar
Dallas, TX 75228

Please contact Mr. Brandenburg in advance of any shipments so he can make necessary arrangements.
 

Schedule of Judging Events

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11:00 A.M. Judging Training (ALL judging personnel)
12:30 P.M. Judging Program (special topics, speakers, etc.)
1:00 P.M. AOS Judging commences

Note:  Although the AOS Judging Session begins at 1:00 P.M., all flowers should be entered for judging no later than 12:30 P.M.  It is highly recommended that exhibitors or their designee enter the plants as early as possible to allow for adequate research.
 

How to Become an Orchid Judge

March 8, 2005

  1. Application to Become a Student Judge

  2. Guidelines for Clerk and Student Program

  3. Personal Conduct Guidelines for Judging Center Clerks, Students & Certified Judges

  4. A Few "Unwritten" Rules
 

Standard Judging Forms

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  1. Application to become Student Judge

  2. Record of Probationary, Student or Clerk Participation in Judging

  3. Practice Sheet (Nominating Plants for AOS Judging) 
    (Note:  This sheet has been updated with new features!) 

  4. Student Practice AOS Trophy Scoring

  5. Orchid Genus and/or Species Data Sheet

  6. Building Block Data

  7. Anita's Test

  8. Judging Trainee Evaluation Form
 
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