Transcript AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY COMMITTEES

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:
 Nationwide,
educational hobby
organization
 Elected national
Board to set and
coordinate
standards
 Member committees
to advise Board
 Editors for
publications
Business Functions:
 Magazine operations
 American Rose
Center operation
 Printing and
distribution of
standards and
educational material
 Membership records
 International Rose
Registrar
American Rose Society
Organization
Members
18,000
Board of Directors
Endowment Trustees
Executive Committee
Operations
Executive Director
Officers
President, Vice President
Treasurer
Financial Committees
Policy Recommendations
Hobby Committees
Policy Recommendations
18 Membership Districts
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BUCKEYE - 694
CAROLINA - 866
CENTRAL - 715
COLONIAL - 973
DEEP SOUTH - 1651
GREAT LAKES - 542
GULF - 778
ILLINOIS-INDIANA 725
NEW YORK - 568
NORTH CENTRAL 506
9/31/05 Membership Data
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NORTHERN-CALIFORNIANEVADA-HAWAII - 1461
PACIFIC NORTHWEST 1045
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST 1894
PENN-JERSEY - 786
ROCKY MOUNTAIN - 389
SOUTH CENTRAL - 1272
TENARKY - 868
YANKEE - 611
ARS Districts
Endowments/Trusts
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American Rose Center Maintenance
Endowment Trust
Educational Endowment Trust
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
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May use only funds generated by the trust for the
maintenance of the American Rose Center,
gardens and buildings
Conditions of the trust requires one trustee from
Caddo Parrish (county) LA (Shreveport area)
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
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Evaluates and provides grants for educational
projects
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
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Makes grants for research on roses from funds
generated by the trust
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
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ELECTED BY MEMBERS (The VP serves a 3 year term
followed by 3 year term as President)
• President - Marilyn Wellan, Colfax LA
• Vice President - Steve Jones, Valencia CA
• District and Regional Directors
ELECTED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Treasurer - Clifton B. Jeter, Jr., Silver Spring MD
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CONTRACTED (HIRED) BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Director & Secretary – Michael Craft
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TERM: 2003-2006
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 2005 - Fall 2006)
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Provides operating decisions between Board
meetings
Actions must be approved by the full Board at the
next national meeting
ELECTED 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
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Reports to the Board of Directors
Day-to-day operation of Headquarters and staff
Magazine and publications
American Rose Center operations, special
functions at Center, garden maintenance
Membership records
Gardens of the Rose maintenance and support
Support other society functions - assisting with
advertising, fundraising, etc.
Membership recruiting and materials
Fundraising
Office Organization
Executive Director
Michael Craft
Asst. to the Executive
Director
Carol Spiers
Administrative Assistant
Peggy Spivey
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
Headquarters Staff
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Reports to the Executive Director
Magazine editing and publishing
Membership, Judge and Consulting Rosarian Records
Society information (rose information via local area CRs)
Print and distribute certificates, awards, & books
Board of Directors minutes and records
Fundraising, membership recruitment coordination, special
event support
ARS materials for local and district functions
Society records and financial accounting
Properties Maintenance: buildings, equipment & gardens
ARS Committees (1 of 3)
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American Rose Center Committee
ARC Trial Grounds Committee
Arrangements Committee
Audit Committee
Bylaws Committee
Classification Committee
Conservation, Preservation & Research Group
Consulting Rosarian Committee
Convention Planning Committee
Editorial Advisory Committee
E-rose Committee
Ethics Committee
Finance Committee
Funds And Grants Committee
ARS Committees (2 of 3)
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Historical Committee
Horticultural Exhibitors Committee
Horticulture Judging Committee
Integrated Pest Management Committee
Klima Capital Campaign Fund Committee
Local Society Relations Committee
Long Range & Strategic Planning
Marketing Committee
Membership Committee
Miniature / Mini-flora Committee
National Nominating Committee
Newsletter/Bulletin Awards Committee
Old Garden Rose And Shrub Committee
ARS Committees (3 of 3)
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Patron Program
Prizes & Awards Committee
Product Evaluation Committee
Program Services Committee
Public Gardens Committee
Research Committee
Rose Industry Liaison
Rose Registration Committee
Roses In Review Committee
Rose Yellow Pages Committee
Slide Contest Committee
Young Rosarians Of America Advisory Committee
Official ARS Publications (1 of 2)
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American Rose Magazine - 11 months
American Rose Annual
Consulting Rosarian Manual
Guidelines & Rules for Judging Roses
Guidelines for Judging Rose Arrangements
Guidelines for Rose Society Leaders
Handbook for Selecting Roses
Modern Roses series
Official List of Approved Exhibition Names for
Exhibitors and Judges
Official ARS Publications (2 of 2)
Rose Leader
 Centerpiece
 Specialty Bulletins
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– 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
2004 John P. Mattia, Orange CT
2005 Dr. Gary Barlow, Fairborn OH
2006 Dona & Robert B. Martin, Jr., Gilbert AZ
AMERICAN ROSE MAGAZINE COLUMNISTS
‘BEGINNER’S COLUMN’
2004 Tommy Hebert, Beaumont TX
2005 Mike Chute, East Providence RI
2006 Kitty 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
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
Located in Shreveport, Louisiana
 Situated on 118 acres
 69 Individual Gardens
 Klima Educational Center
 Site of ARS Administration Services
 Over 10,000 Roses
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American Rose Center
Ways To Support The ARS
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American Rose Society Patron
Donations to specific funds, such as
education
Donations to trusts: Education, Garden, &
Research
Wills & bequeaths
Gift memberships
ARS Credit Card (if qualify)
Sponsorship – gardens, buildings, etc.
Supplies – gardening, office, library, etc.
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