Our Leaders
President
Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis 1st Vice President (Programs) Alison Gallaway 2nd Vice President (Membership) Shirley Friesen Secretary Shirley Friesen Treasurer Monica Gaylord Librarian John Strickland Members at Large Chris Aeina Connie Devlin Past President James Rider Historian Jennifer Bird Directors to SWROGA Chris Aiena & Alison Gallaway AOS Representative Geoffrey Frost 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 O' 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 O' 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 55 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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