The Purpose of the Hilo Orchid Society

To promote, carry on, aid and support in every possible way, the knowledge and use of orchids of all kinds.

To coordinate and participate in and take part in activities of the Society.

To make awards for excellence and proficiency in said culture of orchids.

Generally, to extend the knowledge, production, use and appreciation of orchids of any kind and in any manner, including scholarships to upper division horticulture students at the University of Hawaii at Hilo.

2011 Board of Directors

President - Julie Goettsch

Vice President - Ben Oliveros

Treasurer - Ken Armour

Corresponding Secretary - Karen Kimmerle

Recording Secretary - Tom Thayer

Trustees

Past President - Diane Luoma

2010-2011 Karen Hagen

2010-2011 Bill Rawson

2010-2011 Eric Guttormsen

2011-2012 John McVickar