Our Leaders

President
Pat Pingleton
president@hotos.org

1st Vice President
(Speakers/Programs)
Monica Gaylord
programs@hotos.org

2nd Vice President
(Social Media)
Emily Pace
2vp@hotos.org

Secretary
Shirley Friesen

Treasurer/Membership
Alison Gallaway
alisong@hotos.org

Show Chairman
Pat Pingleton

Librarian
John Strickland

Members at Large
Rose McCorkle
Mark Timerman

Past President
Monica Gaylord

Historian
John Strickland

Directors to SWROGA
Alison Gallaway

AOS Representative
Alison Gallaway

AA Garden Council Rep
Marianne Perez

AOS Judges
Jeanne Buchanan
Sallie Delahoussaye
Alison Gallaway
Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis
Cecily Maciejeski
Mary Cash (student)
Pam Noll (student)

Honorary members of HOTOS
Stephen Van Kampen-Lewis
Cecily Maciejeski

Webmaster
Landon Birkholz

Facebook
Bea Buchanan

Instagram
Emily Pace

Our Mission and Affiliations

The purpose of Heart of Texas Orchid Society, a non-profit, educational organization, is to stimulate an interest in orchids regarding propagation, conservation, care and culture, purchasing, disease prevention, nomenclature, and through exhibition.

Our goal is to assist our members in learning all facets of orchids, sharing their knowledge and experiences, experiencing new ideas, and promoting their love of orchids. 

As one of approximately 550 societies affiliated with American Orchid Society, we are a dedicated group of individuals bursting with enthusiasm for orchids, and eager to share this knowledge with others.

Heart of Texas Orchid Society is an active member of:

• Austin Area Garden Council
• American Orchid Society
• Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association (SWROGA)
• Orchid Digest

Our member representatives attend affiliation meetings and events, and you can, too.

Our History - Celebrating over 60 years of learning and sharing with our members 

In June of 1961, Heart of Texas Orchid Society was organized by 12 charter members who gathered extensive orchid knowledge and freely shared it with all who were interested. This allowed our society 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. Many of us have been growing for more than 30 years, and some members have just begun this exciting journey. Learn from our experience and past mistakes. Together we will make your orchids thrive!