Handbook on Judging and Exhibition, December 2009

The December 2009 Edition of the Handbook contains additional ethical guidance and has been formatted to be consistent with AQ Plus. Part I of this Handbook should not be viewed merely as suggestions or guidelines. It contains the rules and regulations necessary to govern the entire judging system and should be followed by all AOS judges. Likewise, Part II section VI should be followed by all societies affiliated with the American Orchid Society.

Since the Handbook is a work in progress, it is imperative that the most current version of the Handbook be consulted in all AOS Judging Activities. The current version of the Handbook is published in AQ Plus and on the AOS Web site. Handbook changes approved by the AOS Trustees are effective upon publication.

Handbook changes approved by the trustees at the Fall 2009 meeting are incorporated into the text of the Handbook downloadable here. The changes themselves can also be downloaded with the link below.

Gary Kraus, MD
Chair, Judging Committee
December 2009

Handbook on Judging and Exhibition, December 2009 (PDF,480kb)

You may also review the changes made to this edition here (PDF,58kb).