Our Leaders
President
Melinda Poss 1st Vice President (Programs) Heather Rowen 2nd Vice President (Membership) Shirley Friesen Secretary Shirley Friesen Treasurer Alison Gallaway Librarian John Strickland Members at Large Chris Aeina Connie Devlin Past President Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis Historian Jennifer Bird Directors to SWROGA Chris Aiena & Alison Gallaway AOS Representative Melinda Poss Conservation Catherine Robertson AOS Judges Sallie Delahoussaye Alison Gallaway Chris Aiena (student) Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis (student) Webmaster/Newsletter Maria "Myr" Hernandez myrh@hotos.org Garden Council Rep Monica Gaylord |
Our Mission and Affiliations
The purpose of the Heart Of Texas Orchid Society, a non-profit, educational organization, shall be to stimulate an interest in Orchids, relative to their propagation, conservation growth, cultural methods, nomenclature, and their exhibition.
The Heart Of Texas Orchid Society is an active member of the Austin Area Garden Council, The American Orchid Society , Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA) and Orchid Digest, with member representatives attending affiliation meetings and events. Our History - Celebrating over 50 years of orchid loving members!
In June of 1961, the Heart of Texas Orchid Society was organized by our charter members: Dr. & Mrs. S.W. Bohls, Mr. & Mrs J.D. Fisk, Mr. & Mrs. R. Brooks Oakley, Mr. Ed Peterson, Mr. Colin Seale, Mr. & Mrs. Harold Schmitt and Mr. & Mrs. W.B. Wardlow. Here we are 56 years later celebrating orchids and carrying on their original vision for the society. We owe them a depth of gratitude for their contribution of extensive orchid knowledge that they freely shared with all who were interested, allowing us to broaden our reach to new and younger generations of orchid growers. Whether you are 12 or 92, we understand and encourage your love of orchids.
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