About the Central Iowa Orchid Society
The Central Iowa Orchid Society (CIOS)
was formed December 5, 1960, in Des Moines, Iowa as a non-profit society.
Membership is available to all individuals who show a sincere interest in orchid
culture and preservation. Yearly dues are $15.00 for a single membership
and $25.00 for a family membership. Membership to the CIOS includes
membership to the Mid-American Orchid Congress.
Among the advantages in
becoming a member or the CIOS are the use of a large library of orchid
literature and videos, practical tips, helpful advice, door prizes, interesting
programs on various topics related to orchid growing and preservation, displays,
and judging of blooming plants, plant sales, refreshments, and lots of friendly
socalizing about orchids.
The CIOS meets
at 2:00 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month (unless otherwise noted, see Meeting Dates for the date and the other location) at the Union Park Methodist Church, Des Moines.
The CIOS is a group of orchid
devotees who enjoy working with their favorite flower. We invite you to attend our meeting and see for yourself the excitement that orchids generate. Visitors and guests are always welcome.
Mission Statement: The Central Iowa
Orchid Society's mission shall be to bring together those who are interested in
the care, culture, development, improvement, promotion and preservation of all
orchids in collections and in nature in order that experience and knowledge may
be shared for the benefit of all.
Officers of the Central Iowa Orchid Society
- President - Brian Johnson
- Vice President - Maria Fedorova
- Secretary - Ardie Strawman
- Treasurer - Chriss Barck
- E-Board Member (1st Year) - Jason Rauscher
- E-Board Member (2nd Year) - Carol Lewnau
- E-Board Member (3rd Year) - Jenny Howell
- American Orchid Society / Orchid Digest Liaison - Maria Fedorova
- Librarian - Chriss Barck
- Webmaster - Carson E. Whitlow
Past Presidents: |
1961-1962 | Ray King |
1963 | Ray Fisher |
1964-1965 | Louise Cramer |
1966-1967 | Howard Mullica |
1968-1969 | Edward Horman |
1970-1971 | Thomas Goettsch |
1972 | A. Hamilton Mason |
1973-1974 | Lewis L. Hawkins |
1975 | Kenneth Rose |
1976-1977 | Robert E. Lewis |
1978 | John Merkel |
1979-1980 | David Hutson |
1981-1982 | Alden Godwin |
1983 | Ray King |
1984 | Robert Rust |
1985-1986 | David Brightwell |
1987-1988 | David Johnston |
1989 | Frank Prochaska |
1990 | Greg Slaybaugh |
1991 | Joe Gray |
1992 | David Bird |
1993-1994 | David Johnston |
1995-1996 | Carson E. Whitlow |
1997-1998 | Harold Hills |
1999-2001 | Don Haugen |
2002-2004 | David Brightwell |
2005-2006 | Don Haugen |
2007-2009 | Elaine Notis |
2010-2012 | Carson E. Whitlow |
2013 | Mike Cherry |
2014 | Viroj (Roy) Songsiridej |
2015 | Don Haugen |
2016-2019 | Helen Mapes |
2020-2021 | Roy Molina |
2022-2024 | Brian Johnson |
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