
2025-2026 Term:
AOS Representative – Kayleigh Bull
Ask the Expert – Linda Smith & Steven Ukasick
Audit – Elaine Galick & Bob Gilpin
Catt Herders—Tara Johnson & Megan Beckman
Chicagoland Orchid Festival Bus Trip – Melissa Merchant, Linda Larson & Megan Beckman
Communications – Steve Fillmore
Conservation – Bernadette Lamb
Education – Linda Smith
Holiday Party – Becky Peterson & Melissa Merchant
Hospitality – Bob Gilpin & Diane Gilpin
Library – Becky Kelly & Becky Peterson
MAOC Representative – Jim Vlasic
Newsletter Editor – Michael Dyda
ODC Representative – Becky Kelly
Orchid Sale – Linda Smith & Jason Ley
Parliamentarian – Sarah Tufford
Monthly Show & Tell Table – Julie Hella
State Fair Orchid Show –Kayleigh Bull
Ways & Means, Plant Raffle – Julie Hella & Alyssa Murphy
Ways & Means, Merchandise – Linda Smith & Michael Dyda
Website – Steve Fillmore
Winter Carnival Orchid Show – Michael Dyda
Facilities – Steven Ukasick
Growers Tour – Linda Smith & Steven Ukasick
Plant Rescue – Katherine Weitz
Youth Engagement Program – Ross Hella & Kayleigh Bull
Are you interested in being a part of one of these committees ? Reach out to any members of the board and/or members of the committees to find out more !
