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There were 615 nominations in February 2007 - we are proud to say that ours was selected!

JUDGING

Those of you who know me, know that I am often asked to judge fairs of all sizes – including the prestigious Royal Winter Fair that is held each November in Toronto, Canada.

I have been asked what it takes to become a Judge - of roses, produce, flowers and other organic goodies. I am qualified to judge honey, hay, flowers, trees, pumpkins… just about anything that grows. I’m also qualified to judge things such as creative design. Each category has its own set of requirements and I am putting something together now for each of them. I’ll post the information as each section is completed.

Please check back with us again in a little while if you’re interested in learning more. I’ll also put it in the newsletter when the time comes.

In the meantime, here is what is involved in becoming a Rosarian:
	Any member of the American or (Canadian) Rose Society may qualify as a Consulting Rosarian by doing the following: Must be a member, (regular or joint member) of the American Rose Society for three consecutive years.
	Must be an active member of a local rose society.
	Must have grown roses of various types for at least five years and should be knowledgeable in all equipment and materials related to rose culture.
	Must provide letters of recommendation from any three Consulting Rosarians, on the form provided by their District Consulting Rosarian Chairman.
	Must attend an ARS school/workshop for Consulting Rosarians and complete an open book examination based on the material contained in the Consulting Rosarian manual. Once you pass the exam, you do not have to take it again.
	Must know and be willing to live up to the Consulting Rosarian Guidelines.
	Must be willing to attend no less than one Consulting Rosarian School in every three-year period.
	Must submit a completed individual annual report form to the District Chairman of Consulting Rosarians. If no report is submitted in a three-year period the CR will be dropped from the program. A warning letter will be issued after two years of non-compliance.
	Must submit a Roses in Review Report to the RIR District Coordinator each year.
	Must exhibit a continuing willingness to share knowledge and an enthusiasm for the rose and the American Rose Society.