After you contact us, we will invite you to attend one or more of our
judgings, and you can start to learn about the judging process.  This will give you a chance to get to know us as we get to know you. 

 

If you decide to proceed with the program, you will be asked to:

1.  Complete an application to join our judging center.

2. Pass a brief test to establish that you are not color blind (we can administer the test during any of our in-person events)

3. Study 155 orchid species and their photos to pass a test on correctly identifying these and spelling their names. (Click here to access the PDF)

4. Subscribe to the AOS Membership which includes the Magazine and Orchid Pro Awards Database
    

Then at the next Pacific South Judging Center and the AOS Board of Directors will vote to confirm your admission as a student to the AOS judging program. These confirmations happen twice a year at the Center Business Meeting and Member's Meeting.  Until that happens, you can continue to participate in our judgings, attend our meetings, practice completing homework assignments and attend our study group.  

 

We are here to support you in your learning process, your progress through the judging program, and your passion with orchids!  Come join us!  Contact Karla Velasco (karlaavelasco@gmail.com) to begin.