What about an ID logo???

[joan gero]

It occurs to me that with many local and regional orchid shows coming up in the next few months, that I might rub elbows with some fellow GEEKS at such an event and not even know it! What a shame that would be....

So I wondered if the administrators wanted to settle on a GEEK logo, perhaps some favorite orchid with lettering or something, and once posted, we could print it out, cut it out, and wear it to orchid events, to recognize one another!
If I'd be the only geek geek-y enough to do this, then forget it... just a thought since I recognize several addresses in my state and neighboring states...

[Vivienne]

Joan - I think it's a great idea!

[joan gero]

thx Vivienne... probably a bit of a girly idea, I admit.

[Vivienne]

nah - in our local OS the guys wear their name tags more than the gals.

[PhalPal]

I have always thought that 'geek t-shirts would be fun at an orchid show. It would be very easy to spot a fellow geek from the front or back!

[NancyG]

I'd go for a name tag (not huge). I'm not one for tshirts with stuff all over them (sorry phalpal ). When I was a girl scout leader our troop was the only one that didn't wear their uniform ALL THE TIME. Not crazy about uniforms.

Just my opinion for what it's worth,
NancyG

[orchid_girl]

A name tag or a t-shirt would be good (as long as the t-shirt didn't have too much all over it)

[PhalPal]

I was thinking just a white t-shirt with a logo or something on the front and www.orchidgeeks.com on the back. It doesn't have to be fancy; graphics can be very expensive so the simplier the better. I always wear a t-shirt to shows anyway because I get so darn dirty lugging plants around.

A name tag can easily go unnoticed.

[Tess1]

I have a yellow and white gold orchid pendant, which can be worn as a brooch or hung of a belt. My son got it for me in Singapore. It is a real small orchid, dipped in gold. (oncidium dancing lady)

[Tess1]

So now you can all go to Singapore and get yourself an ID

[Vivienne]

That's very pretty!

[Vivienne]

LOL Tess!! We'd definitely stand out! BlingGeeks

[Tess1]

BlingGeeks, I love that!

[PhalPal]

At least we will recognize Tess if we see her!

Has anyone else noticed that none of the guys are chiming in here????

[Vivienne]

LOL PhalPhal - that's true. Tess the BlingGeek!

Gentlemen... please join us in this conversation. I would guess that they would prefer the name tags, or polo shirts... but that is a guess. I couldn't believe my eyes at the Denver Show. The women were definitely outnumbered.

[pikevi]

I will opt for name tags than anything else.

But I see only 3 members from around here- i.e. within a 50km radius

robb is far away, about 5500km.

So I am not sure if it will be of much help in Toronto.

Good idea though.

[joan gero]

Hmmm... any thoughts from the administrators, about how we might go about advertising this forum while also recognizing one another? Name tags are most dignified indeed, but they also have to be carefully read at rather close quarters. When I'm at an orchid show I'm not cool enough to be reading peoples' chests... I'm staring at the orchids most often. What about a colorful button with a GEEKS logo that would stand out more than a name tag, not require close-up reading, and be distinctive enough to spot easily... yet not commit its wearer to any particular style of dress??? (On the other hand, I too love the idea of geek-bling!)

[fred]

Hi guys I think I will be getting with Dave on this also as there is some pretty good ideas here

I do however like the sound of a name tag
BlingGeek hehe I like that

[pikevi]

joan gero: I guess you are right. It may be a bit impractical to read the name tags and identify other members from OGF.

An emblem/logo may be the way to go

[Vivienne]

Personally, I look for nametags and such.

[morphiii]

What about all the orchid geeks wear some green ribbons? Or green buttons?