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About the Society

The purpose of The Ohio Lepidopterists society is to promote interest in the butterflies, skippers and moths of Ohio and neighboring states by engaging in activities designed to increase the general knowledge of the butterflies, skippers and moths, by disseminating scientific information on the Lepidoptera, by encouraging conservation of wildlife in general and of Lepidoptera in particular, and by achieving closer cooperation and understanding among all lepidopterists so that they may work together in the common cause of furthering the appreciation of Lepidoptera. The Ohio Lepidopterists is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in the State of Ohio.

Meetings

The Ohio Lepidopterists have at least two general membership meetings thoughout the year. The meetings are a high point for many members, where they can enjoy the fellowship of old and new friends. The meetings feature guest speakers, training sessions, exchange of ideas, and a business meeting. The winter meeting, held each January in Columbus, includes the election of officers. Summer and autumn meetings are often held in different parts of Ohio and usually include some type of field trip or other special activity. "Identification Day" has become a traditional opportunity in December to have specimens identified.

Field Trips

Several field trips are held each year. Destinations include sites for collecting and observing, museums, butterfly gardens, natural areas, entomology laboratories, and libraries. Also, some members participate in organized butterfly counts.

Join the Society

If you would like to become a member of The Ohio Lepidopterists, please visit the Membership page and complete the Membership Form. We would be happy to have you as a member!

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Archives

The official archives of The Ohio Lepidopterists can be found at the Ohio Historical Society in Columbus, Ohio. Please contact info@ohiolepidopterists.com for more information regarding the archives.

Contacts

Listed below are contacts for persons invloved in different aspects of the organization. Included are email addresses if available:

Officers:

President: Leslie Angel
614-876-2805
l_angel5@hotmail.com

Past President: David Parshall
614-939-0354
dparshall@insight.rr.com

Vice President: Jim Davidson
614-451-3009

Secretary: Dale Rhoda
614-430-0513
rhoda.4@osu.edu

Treasurer: Don Reuter
614-436-5608
reuterr@battelle.org

Membership Coordinator: Rick Ruggles
937-233-6715
fbrug@sbcglobal.net

Board Member at Large: Barbara K. Coleman
216-226-0391
CMNHdocent@aol.com

Board Member at Large: Jim Ciha
3481 W 52nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44102-5862
216-631-3952

Board Member at Large: Greg Raterman
614-877-3850
gregraterman@aol.com

Board Member at Large: Steve Smith
517-486-2854
sesmith61@hotmail.com

Committee and Chairs:

Archives: David Parshall
(see above)

Butterfly Gardening: Valerie Passoa
614-799-9272
vapassoa@ameritech.net

David Parshall
(see above)

Butterfly Monitoring: Jerry Wiedmann
440-254-4230
wiedmannb@aol.com

Butterfly Observers Group: Leslie Angel
(see above)

Constitution: Barbara Bloetscher
614-292-5902
bloetscher.1@osu.edu

Curator: David Horn
614-292-5961
horn.1@osu.edu

Newsletter: Valerie Passoa
(see above)

David Parshall
(see above)

Speakers/Presenters Committee: David Parshall
(see above)

State Fair Butterfly House: Valerie Passoa
(see above)

David Parshall
(see above)

Survey: David Horn
(see above)

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