American Rose Society An Organizational Look At The American Rose Society Created by Dave Booty ©ARS 2005

American Rose Society What is the American Rose Society? A review of the organization

Purpose “... to further the interest in the Rose through education, demonstration, and cultural interest...”

American Rose Society Functions Hobby Functions: n Nationwide, educational hobby organization n Elected national Board to set and coordinate standards n Member committees to advise Board n Editors for publications Business Functions: n Magazine operations n American Rose Center operation n Printing and distribution of standards and educational material n Membership records n International Rose Registrar

American Rose Society Organization Members 18,000 Board of Directors Executive Committee Operations Executive Director Financial Committees Policy Recommendations Hobby Committees Policy Recommendations Endowment Trustees Officers President, Vice President Treasurer

18 Membership Districts n BUCKEYE n CAROLINA n CENTRAL n COLONIAL n DEEP SOUTH n GREAT LAKES n GULF n ILLINOIS-INDIANA n NEW YORK n NORTH CENTRAL /31/05 Membership Data n NORTHERN-CALIFORNIA- NEVADA-HAWAII n PACIFIC NORTHWEST n PACIFIC SOUTHWEST n PENN-JERSEY n ROCKY MOUNTAIN n SOUTH CENTRAL n TENARKY n YANKEE - 611

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Endowments/Trusts n American Rose Center Maintenance Endowment Trust n Educational Endowment Trust n Research Endowment Trust Trustees elected by Board of Directors according to trust requirements Trust distributions only according to trust requirements by trustees Administered to support specific endowment requirements and cannot be utilized for other purposes

Maintenance Endowment Trust n May use only funds generated by the trust for the maintenance of the American Rose Center, gardens and buildings n Conditions of the trust requires one trustee from Caddo Parrish (county) LA (Shreveport area) n Trustees elected by the Board for three year terms CHAIRMAN, Malcolm Murchison, Term expires December 31, 2008, Shreveport LA Oline Reynolds, Term expires December 31, 2006, Bainbridge GA Marilyn Wellan, Term expires December 31, 2007, Colfax LA

Educational Endowment Trust n Evaluates and provides grants for educational projects n Only utilizes the money generated by the trust for projects Documenting the Fineschi Garden has been the largest project Bert Wheeler, Chairman - Guthrie OK Term expires December 31, 2008 Jeff Wyckoff, Seattle WA - Term expires December 31, 2007 Phil Schorr, St. Louis MO - Term expires December 31, 2006

Research Endowment Trust n Makes grants for research on roses from funds generated by the trust n Trustees elected by the Board of Directors for three year terms Present project is on control of the rose midge Steve Jones, Chairman, Valencia CA, Term expires December 31, 2008 Dr. Thomas Cairns, Studio City CA, Term expires December 31, 2007 Dr. Eugene Noto, Rochester NY, Term expires December 31, 2006

Klima Rose Hall

American Rose Society Officers n ELECTED BY MEMBERS (The VP serves a 3 year term followed by 3 year term as President) President - Marilyn Wellan, Colfax LAPresident - Marilyn Wellan, Colfax LA Vice President - Steve Jones, Valencia CAVice President - Steve Jones, Valencia CA District and Regional DirectorsDistrict and Regional Directors n ELECTED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Treasurer - Clifton B. Jeter, Jr., Silver Spring MD n CONTRACTED (HIRED) BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Executive Director & Secretary – Michael Craft TERM:

Board Of Directors President - Marilyn Wellan Vice President - Steve Jones Treasurer – Clifton B. Jeter REGIONAL DIRECTORS (10) Region 0 - Gustave Banks Region 1 - Lillian Walsh Region 2 - Nita Bowen Region 3 - Kitsy Mostellar Region 4 - Dr. Gary Barlow Region 5 - Barbara Maas Region 6 - Phil Schorr Region 7 - Bert Wheeler Region 8 - Joan Franson Region 9 - Steve Steps DISTRICT DIRECTORS (18) Buckeye - Terri Lady Carolina - Blake Robinson Central - Douglas Helberg Colonial - Stanley Kosidlak Deep South - Oline Reynolds Great Lakes - Diane Schrift Gulf - Judy Mayo Illinois-Indiana -John Hefner New York - Dr. Eugene Noto North Central - Norma Booty Northern California-Nevada-Hawaii (NCNH) - Jolene Adams Pacific Northwest - Dr. Charold Baer Pacific Southwest - Robert Martin, Jr. Penn-Jersey - Elaine Adler Rocky Mountain - Carol Macon South Central - Eddie J. Garcia Tenarky - Dr. Kent Campbell Yankee - Art Emmons

Executive Committee (Fall Fall 2006) n Provides operating decisions between Board meetings n Actions must be approved by the full Board at the next national meeting n E LECTED BY Board of Directors (1 year term) Marilyn Wellan, President, Colfax LA Steve Jones, Vice President, Valencia CA Clifton B. Jeter, Jr., Treasurer, Silver Spring MD Phil Schorr, Region 6 Director, Sunset Hills MO Robert B. Martin, Jr., Pacific Southwest Director, Gilbert AZ Michael Craft, Executive Director (Non-voting)

Executive Director n Reports to the Board of Directors n Day-to-day operation of Headquarters and staff n Magazine and publications n American Rose Center operations, special functions at Center, garden maintenance n Membership records n Gardens of the Rose maintenance and support n Support other society functions - assisting with advertising, fundraising, etc. n Membership recruiting and materials n Fundraising

Office Organization Executive Director Michael Craft Membership Marny Fife Rhonda Grider Sue Bogues Gardens/Grounds Jack Bogues Accounting Linda Blakely Doris Threats Publications Beth Smiley Ellen Trice Ginger Ramsey Klima/Gift Shop/ Weddings/Tours Marilyn Creswell Rita Anderson Sally Allen Asst. to the Executive Director Carol Spiers Administrative Assistant Peggy Spivey

Headquarters Staff n Reports to the Executive Director n Magazine editing and publishing n Membership, Judge and Consulting Rosarian Records n Society information (rose information via local area CRs) n Print and distribute certificates, awards, & books n Board of Directors minutes and records n Fundraising, membership recruitment coordination, special event support n ARS materials for local and district functions n Society records and financial accounting n Properties Maintenance: buildings, equipment & gardens

ARS Committees (1 of 3) n American Rose Center Committee n ARC Trial Grounds Committee n Arrangements Committee n Audit Committee n Bylaws Committee n Classification Committee n Conservation, Preservation & Research Group n Consulting Rosarian Committee n Convention Planning Committee n Editorial Advisory Committee n E-rose Committee n Ethics Committee n Finance Committee n Funds And Grants Committee

ARS Committees (2 of 3) n Historical Committee n Horticultural Exhibitors Committee n Horticulture Judging Committee n Integrated Pest Management Committee n Klima Capital Campaign Fund Committee n Local Society Relations Committee n Long Range & Strategic Planning n Marketing Committee n Membership Committee n Miniature / Mini-flora Committee n National Nominating Committee n Newsletter/Bulletin Awards Committee n Old Garden Rose And Shrub Committee

ARS Committees (3 of 3) n Patron Program n Prizes & Awards Committee n Product Evaluation Committee n Program Services Committee n Public Gardens Committee n Research Committee n Rose Industry Liaison n Rose Registration Committee n Roses In Review Committee n Rose Yellow Pages Committee n Slide Contest Committee n Young Rosarians Of America Advisory Committee

Official ARS Publications (1 of 2) n American Rose Magazine - 11 months n American Rose Annual n Consulting Rosarian Manual n Guidelines & Rules for Judging Roses n Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements n Guidelines for Rose Society Leaders n Handbook for Selecting Roses n Modern Roses series n Official List of Approved Exhibition Names for Exhibitors and Judges

Official ARS Publications (2 of 2) n Rose Leader n Centerpiece n Specialty Bulletins –Old Garden Rose & Shrub Gazette –Miniature/Mini-Flora Rose Bulletin –Rose Arranger’s Bulletin –Rose Exhibitor’s Forum

Publications (1 of 2) ROSE ANNUAL – GUEST EDITORS 2004John P. Mattia, Orange CT 2005Dr. Gary Barlow, Fairborn OH 2006Dona & Robert B. Martin, Jr., Gilbert AZ AMERICAN ROSE MAGAZINE COLUMNISTS ‘BEGINNER’S COLUMN’ 2004Tommy Hebert, Beaumont TX 2005Mike Chute, East Providence RI 2006Kitty Belendez, Santa Clarita CA HANDBOOK FOR SELECTING ROSES Phil Schorr, Sunset Hills MO

Publications (2 of 2) OFFICIAL LIST OF APPROVED EXHIBITION NAMES Phil Schorr, Sunset Hills MO Marily Young, Columbus NC MODERN ROSES XII Phil Schorr, Sunset Hills MO Phil Schorr, Sunset Hills MO Marily Young, Columbus NC ROSE LEADER Susan Barry, Fort Smith AR SPECIALTY BULLETINS: Old Garden Rose & Shrub Gazette – Maureen Dettwiler, New Orleans LA Miniature/Mini-Flora Rose Bulletin - Bob & Sandy Lundberg, Bluffton SC Rose Arranger’s Bulletin - Sandy Dixon, Jacksonville FL Rose Exhibitor’s Forum - Robert B. Martin, Jr., Gilbert AZ

American Rose Center n Located in Shreveport, Louisiana n Situated on 118 acres n 69 Individual Gardens n Klima Educational Center n Site of ARS Administration Services n Over 10,000 Roses

American Rose Center

Ways To Support The ARS n American Rose Society Patron n Donations to specific funds, such as education n Donations to trusts: Education, Garden, & Research n Wills & bequeaths n Gift memberships n ARS Credit Card (if qualify) n Sponsorship – gardens, buildings, etc. n Supplies – gardening, office, library, etc.

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