American Rose Society

Spring National Rose Show & Convention – 2003

ROSES and all that JAZZ

April 17 – 21, 2003

In America’s most enchanting City – NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Headquarters – SHERATON NEW ORLEANS HOTEL, located on historic Canal Street bordering the French Quarter; just steps from the Mississippi River, Aquarium of the Americas, the Riverwalk, Harrah’s Casino, Superdome, D-Day Museum, streetcar line, great shopping . . . and some of the most interesting architecture and culture, and the best food in the world . . . . .

plus everything you expect at the greatest ARS conventions – FABULOUS ROSES, ROSE GARDENS, SPEAKERS, PROGRAMS and AREA TOURS! 

MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US IN THE CRESCENT CITY- 
 “THE CITY THAT CARE FORGOT” – “THE BIG EASY”

April 17 – April 21, 2003    

New Orleans, Louisiana     

Hosted by the New Orleans Rose Society
and local societies of the ARS Gulf District.

 

HORTICULTURE SCHEDULE          ARRANGEMENTS SCHEDULE

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS          REGISTRATION FORM

 

CONVENTION CHAIRMAN

Marilyn Wellan

318-445-6006

wellan@iamerica.net

 

Convention Co-Chairman/

HORTICULTURE JUDGES

Dr. Tim Calamari

504-831-1764

Llcalamari@aol.com

 

Honorary Convention Chairman

ARRANGEMENTS JUDGES

Judith Mayo

Gulf District Director

337-439-1940

cjmayo@prodigy.net

 

ROSE SHOW CHAIRMAN

Linda Aguzin

504-454-1467

Linda@wagnertruax.com

 

CLERKS

Caroline Hollins

337-433-0086

cshollins@prodigy.net

 

REGISTRATION

Greg and Karen Constant

225-751-2185

gkconstant@aol.com

 

Merchandise MARKETPLACE CHAIRS (Vendors)

Frank and Flora Hover

337-383-6018

ffhover@strato.net

 

 

INFORMATION FOR VENDORS:

 

We are anticipating one of the largest conventions ever, and we plan to have a very active MARKETPLACE for the display and sales of rose products, rose art and crafts, and ROSES.

 

The vendor area will be set up next to the rose show in a very advantageous location. Marketplace hours are:

            April 17 – Set-up 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

RECEPTION and Opening of the Marketplace  - 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

            April 18 -  Marketplace open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

            April 19 -  Marketplace open 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

For further information or to register, contact Marketplace chairs: 

Frank and Flora Hover

337-383-6018

ffhover@strato.net

 

TO DONATE DOOR PRIZES OR CONTRIBUTE LITERATURE, CATALOGS, GIFT CERTIFICATES OR PRODUCT SAMPLES:

Frank and Flora Hover

337-383-6018

ffhover@strato.net

 

TO DONATE A ROSE SHOW TROPHY:

Lara Calamari

504-831-1764

Llcalamari@aol.com

 

or

Marilyn Wellan

318-445-6006

wellan@iamerica.net

 

TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SILENT AUCTION:

            We would appreciate your contributions of:

Rose books, rose art, needlework, woodwork, pictures, garden tools, garden gloves, gift baskets, containers and accessories for arrangements – whatever neat things you are willing to part with.

 

Mary Ann Miller

318-448-0521

mailto:tuscanarosa@cox-internet.com