We cannot tell anyone why they should join any society, but we'll name some of the benefits you might get by becoming a member of one.    A good society or organization should meet the needs of every person who joins.    People have a wide range of expectations, like getting a well-rounded educational experience, or maybe meeting a special someone with the same hobby or interest.    Our society, the Coastal Valley Orchid Society, offers its members a whole array of benefits.

One reason a society is formed is to bring together people with a common interest.    From there, the group can expand into education, show-and-tell, competition, social interaction, links to related events, and generally having a good time.    These events should have a positive experience to everyone involved.    We think the Coastal Valley Orchid Society has all of these qualities to offer.

Our Society hosts some of the best programs and speakers available.    We go to great lengths to get the most interesting, knowledgeable, and personable speakers for our monthly meetings.    This keeps members interested and expands their education on the world of orchids.    It also draws new people into the club who may have an interest in one particular topic the program covers.

We encourage members to bring in any problem orchids or outstanding specimens; or otherwise to share any experience or question they may have.    The club is an information database.    Where else are you going to learn about your orchid first hand?    Many of our members are quite knowledgeable and a few of them are commercial growers.    We also have an extensive library table set up each month at our meetings.