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The Eastern Iowa Orchid Society is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of the American Orchid Society. We are a small group of people with a big love of orchids. We have 50+ members that range from 20 to 80+ years of age and come from all walks of life. Our members live in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, and the surrounding communities including some from Des Moines, the Quad Cities, and near Dubuque. Some members have a few orchids and others have hundreds of orchids. Some have been growing orchids for only a few months and others for years. We all have one thing in common - we enjoy orchids and want to learn more about growing them and getting them to bloom. Our club is very informal and friendly. We welcome any and all orchid ‘lovers!’
Our leadership is elected annually in May:
President: Jon Lorence lorence5@aol.com
Vice Pres: Mat Berry
Treasurer: Carmen Joslin
Webmaster: Nile Dusdieker niledusdieker@gmail.com
Executive Committee: Those above plus Joan Lorence, Sharon Neff, Jean Myers,
We normally meet the first Thursday of the month, September through June. Our meetings begin with social time at 6:30 pm, followed by the official meeting and program at 7:00 pm. Members bring in their blooming plants to show. Our meetings are held at the Shueyville Church, 1 mile east of exit 10 off I-380 between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Our meetings feature educational presentations on various types of orchids, different methods of growing orchids, and conservation of native orchids. Sometimes we have special guest speakers virtually or in person. Refreshments are served. One does not need to be a member to attend.
MEMBERSHIP: If you decide to join the society, dues are $20 per year for individuals, $30 per year for couples, payable on a calendar year basis. During the holiday season, we have a party at which each member in attendance receives a gift of a blooming orchid.
Anyone interested in joining the club should email lorence5@aol.com or niledusdieker@gmail.com
DONATIONS: Any donations to the club are fully tax deductible and will be used to further our educational mission about how to grow and appreciate orchids not only for our club members but also the general public through speaking activities and exhibiting orchids at local and regional venues. Receipts for donations will be provided.. The club also accepts donated orchids that need a new home.
OUR MAILING ADDRESS: Eastern Iowa Orchid Society
C/o Nile Dusdieker, Webmaster
1968 Elm Ridge Rd. NE
North Liberty, Iowa 52317
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Jon Lorence is the President and head of the leadership committee for Eastern Iowa Orchid Society.