A courteous step is to encourage clerks to ask questions if there is something about the ribbon judging process they don t understand. Follow through with enlightening explanations. This usually takes very little time and leaves clerks with an enjoyable as well as informative experience. It also helps avoid misunderstandings based on limited knowledge about judging in general. Remember that judges are representatives of the AOS, the judging center and the judging system, and as such, provide a service that should promote orchid education.
Every ribbon needs a certain amount of information recorded on it.
This is to ensure the plant and ribbon can be joined correctly if the ribbon is accidentally separated from the plant. The location or exhibit designation, class designation, the entry number and a judge s signature are a requirement for each ribbon. If ribbons are being filled out but held until after judging is completed, it might be helpful for the clerk to include the name of the plant as well. All judges should be included in the process. Rotate, so each judge is given an opportunity to go first with an opinion.