Our LeadersPresident
Pat Pingleton president@hotos.org 1st Vice President (Programs) Stephan Van Kampen-Lewis programs@hotos.org 2nd Vice President (Social Media) Emily Pace 2vp@hotos.org Secretary Rose McCorkle Treasurer Alison Gallaway alisong@hotos.org Librarian John Strickland Members at Large Kim Strickland Connie Devlin Past President Mary Cash Historian John Strickland Directors to SWROGA Alison Gallaway AOS Representative Jan Berry AA Garden Council Rep Marianne Perez AOS Judges Sallie Delahoussaye Alison Gallaway Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis Cecily Maciejeski (student) Webmaster Maria "Myr" Hernandez myrh@hotos.org |
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 60 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 60 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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