OrigamiUSA

The Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference (PCOC), an OrigamiUSA event, has been held at various locations along the West Coast of North America in concert with a local organizing group in the host city. OrigamiUSA is a national origami organization that offers in-person and online events throughout the year, providing multiple opportunities for origami enthusiasts to gather and share their art.

Pacific Coast OrigamiUSA Conference (PCOC) Committee

Patty Grodner (Chair), Deb Pun, Jan Polish, Kathleen Sheridan, Komo Gauvreau, Linda Mihara, Lori Gregory, Melissa Mohamed, Mike Montebello, Robert J. Lang, Wendy Zeichner. Local Leads: Glenn Sapaden, Judy Ng, Susan Nonaka.

In addition to planning for PCOC 2025, the PCOC Committee worked tirelessly from early 2024 on several initiatives including, but not limited to, improving website content, creating documentation, and long-term planning for PCOC.

Organizing Teams

  • Activities: Kathleen Sheridan (Lead), Karen Buse (ATC), Pam Miike (Pins Plus)

  • Budgeting: Wendy Zeichner, Jason Schneider, Patty Grodner

  • Classes & Teaching: Deb Pun (Lead), Jan Polish (Advisor), Janet Hamilton, John Szinger, Kay Eng

  • Contracts: Wendy Zeichner

  • Diagram Book: Melisa Mohamed (Co-Lead), Dáša Ševerová (Co-Lead)

  • Exhibition: Lori Gregory

  • First Timers: Patty Grodner (Lead), Deb Pun, Judy Ng, Komo Gauvreau, Linda Wong, Lori Gregory, Mary Drews, PRPLE Miller

  • Graphics: Melissa Mohamed

  • In-Kind Donations: Linda Mihara

  • Merchandise: Jan Polish

  • On-Site Support: Mike Montebello

  • Registration: Komo Gauvreau (Co-Lead), Lettie Speckman (Co-Lead), Jan Polish (Advisor), Charles Knuffke, Dianna Knuffke, George Thorpe, Glenn Sapaden, Jun Hamamoto, PRPLE Miller, Susan Nonaka

  • Sales Area: Linda Mihara

  • Silent Auction: Lori Gregory

  • Volunteers: Josefina Callender

  • Website: Robert J. Lang

Plus

  • Local Themes & Resources: Glenn Sapaden (Co-Lead), Judy Ng (Co-Lead), Susan Nonaka (Co-Lead), Andrew Hudson