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Jean Allen-Ikeson
Thursday, February 25th, 2021
1:30 PM EST EST
An introduction to the wonderful world of becoming an AOS judge.

Summary

Are you interested in becoming an orchid judge or just want to learn more about the process? The desire to learn is the most important feature of learning to be a judge! Judges never stop learning. Jean explains what is involved in becoming a judge and what the judging program can do for you. She discusses topics such as advantages, requirements, outreach judgings, ribbon and AOS judging, and many other aspects of the AOS judging program.

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