About Us

If you live in South Florida and are interested in bromeliads, you have come to the right place!

Founded in 1964, the Bromeliad Society of Broward County is a diverse group of enthusiastic gardeners who have a fascination with these amazing plants. The membership consists of folks new to gardening as well as people with years of experience and even certified Master Gardeners. Regardless of your skill level or interests, there's something for everyone! Our monthly meetings are generally held at 6:30 pm on the 3rd Monday of each month at:

Jim Ward Community Center
301 NW 46th Ave
Plantation, FL 33317

The objectives of this Society are:

To serve the mutual interests of its members by consistent endeavor to increase their
knowledge concerning all aspects of the bromeliad family.
To promote wider public appreciation and knowledge of the bromeliad family by participating
from time to time in public displays or other means of educational endeavors.

The guiding documents of our organization are the By-Laws and the 2015 Standing Rules. We have also revised our guide Bromeliads 101, Fundamental Bromeliad Care.

Here are just some of the benefits you will receive when you join our society:
At every meeting:
Guest Speakers (Dr. Terrie Bert, Dennis Cathcart, Diana Guidry, Dr. Robert T.
McMillan, Jr., Dr. William H. Kern, Jr., etc.)
Show and Tell
Raffle Table
Silent Auctions
Access to our print collection of books about Bromeliads
Country Store for your gardening supplies
Bring a Refreshment and Name Tag drawings
Special Events:
Workshops
Holiday Dinner with gift plant
Bi-Annual Bromeliad Auction
Trips to various nurseries, vendors, and other events
Ongoing:
Monthly Newsletter, SCURF, available online
Access to special bromeliad resources at the Helen B. Hoffman Library

Information, great plants, fun, fellowship and refreshments..... Interested in joining?
Membership fees: $30 for individuals
$35 for households with more than one member
$10 for students

Please complete the Membership Form and bring it along with your check to the next meeting. We also accept cash, Visa or Master Card.

Board of Directors Contact Information: President: Brad Beardsley
                                                  Vice President: Shirley Konefal
Treasurer: Linda Romalin
Recording Secretary: Kevin Gale
Corresponding Secretary: Brad Beardsley

   Director: Eric Petrusha
Director: David Harris & Shirley Wiggin


Membership: Susan Mather and Judith Lahey
  Librarian: Brad Beardsley
Photographer: Eric Petrusha
Country Store: Linda Romalin
Publicity: Brad Beardsley
Refreshments Coordinator: Carol Plask & Jack Mackie

If you would like to contact any one of the Board members, you may write to:
Bromeliad Society of Broward County
P.O. Box 17272
Plantation, FL 33318

Questions or comments? We love to hear from our visitors. You can email the Webmaster with your inquiries or to get additional information about the BSBC.