About Us

Founded in 1993, Desert Valley Orchid Society promotes the growing of orchids here in the hot desert climate of Phoenix, Arizona. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and our members include beginners just starting out with a plant on their windowsill to those with full size greenhouses and 30+ years of growing experience. We organize community outreach programs, perform orchid rescues, and teach orchid culture classes at the Desert Botanical Garden. We even have an orchid book club! Whatever your level of orchid interest, whether a novice or experienced grower, we invite you to come to a meeting, learn from our knowledgeable speakers, make new orchid friends, and enter our raffle for a chance to take home a new plant to add to your collection!

LEADERSHIP

Mike Arwari – President

Donald King – Vice President

Lorri Mayes – Treasurer

Gail Kronick – Secretary & Web Admin

Linda Smith – Spring Sale & Show Chair

Bob Hopfner – Newsletter Editor

Jocelyn Kronick – Social Media Manager

Club RESOURCES

Kevin Dubiel – Club Photographer

Bev Tall – Senior Advisor

Karla Velasco – AOS Rep

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