District Director’s Message
I follow in the footsteps of many great rosarians who have contributed, and are still contributing, to the success of the District. Joan Franson, our immediate past Director, is the one who piqued my interest in all things rosy. Somewhere around 1997 she invited me to attend the Old Garden Rose Show held by the Denver Rose Society, the rest is history. Carol Macon, our Regional Director and ARS Patron Committee Chair urged me to become a judge and Joan Truby guided me through becoming a CR.
Joining me in the District to take care of the many and various aspects of promoting our favorite flower are, June Openshaw Vice District Director, Barb Money Secretary, Opal Doane Treasurer, Susan Bishop Horticultural Judges Chair, Carol Macon Arrangement Judges Chair, Cher Frechette Roses in Review, Mary Kirby National Nominating Committee and Awards Chair, Joan Franson CR Chair, and Joe and Faith Muzy Membership Chairs. Thanks to each of these rosarians for volunteering many hours of their time for the “Queen” of flowers. Combined we have over 200 years of rose experience.
My special thanks go to Carol Roman who volunteered to maintain the District website! As you can see it is chock full of pertinent information and beautiful photos.
Please let me know if you have any thoughts, suggestions, concerns or questions. If I can be of any assistance to you or your local society don’t hesitate to contact me.
All my best,
Email Peggy Williams.
District Director