Photo: Den. smillieae by Diane Mulkerin
Board of Directors
Leadership for the Illinois Orchid Society (IOS) is provided by a Board of Directors. The Board is made up of officers who run the monthly activities of the IOS and directors at large. Officers serve a two-year term. Board members serve a four-year term. Terms of office run July 1 through June 30.
In addition, Board members and other IOS members volunteer their time to lead or serve on various committees that enable us to fulfill our mission throughout the year.
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Cathleen Daghestani, President
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George Titterton, Speaker Chair
1st Vice President Email
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Robbi Shew, Home Show Chair
2nd Vice President
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Noris D'Agostino, Away Show Chair
3rd Vice President
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Olya Pavlova, Secretary
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Vacant, Assistant Secretary
Newsletter Editor
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Karen Hunter, Treasurer
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Marcy Goldman, Membership Director
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George Titterton, Past President
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Diana Ameltchenia, Director
2024-2028
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Chumki Chattoraj, Director
2024-2028
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Kai Last, Director
2022-2026
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Toby Green, Director
2022-2026
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John Hockberger, Director
2023-2027
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Anna Jaich-Westine, Director
2023-2027
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Sally Horne-Badovinac, Director
2024-2025
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Kristen Kristek, Director
2024-2025
Committees
IOS committees are made up of volunteers who are interested in serving in one or more areas. Committee members are appointed by the IOS President. If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please email the IOS President.
AOS Representative
Awards
Communications
Conservation
Education
Historian
Hospitality
New member orientation
Outreach
Plant movers
Plant sales
Publicity
Technology
Ways and Means
Web Oversight