Consulting Rosarians, as a group, are among the most knowledgeable and active people in the American Rose Society. The ARS needs a well-motivated and educated group of CRs if the ARS is to continue to succeed in its mission. The Master Rosarian designation was created to recognize those CRs who have made outstanding contributions as CRs over a significant period of time.
The Master Rosarian (MR) is a Consulting Rosarian (CR) who (1) exemplifies knowledge of roses and their culture, (2) shows a strong and demonstrated willingness to share this knowledge with other rosarians and the general public, (3) provides an example of outstanding service to the local rose society and the ARS, and (4) is a model of the ethical behavior exemplified in the CR program. The achievement of this designation by a CR is intended to recognize these outstanding volunteers and to motivate others to the same degree of excellence.
1. A minimum of 10 years as a CR.
2. Outstanding performance demonstrated and documented below.
3. An active CR at the time of nomination.
4. A willingness to continue to serve as a CR.
1. All nominations should be submitted on this form. MRs may be self-nominated, come from other ARS members, or the local rose society. Documentation must support all nominations.
2. The completed nomination form should be sent to the district CR coordinator. A committee consisting of the District CR coordinator, the District Director, and at least one other person, will review the nominations and make its selections.
3. The selections approved at a district level will be forwarded to the head of the national committee electronically. The national committee will review the selections and make the final selections.
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Please use the following questions to present the credentials for each nominee. It is understood that every question may not be relevant to each nominee, but some documentation needs to support every nomination. The summary question (1) must be completed for each candidate.
SUMMARY
1. In a few sentences, why should this candidate be designated a Master Rosarian? Is this CR well respected by his peers? How does he/she distinguish himself from the “average” CR?
2. Does this nominee write articles for local, district, or national publications? How frequently? Please list some titles. Attach a sample if available.
3. Does this nominee make presentations at local, district, or national meetings? Please list some titles.
4. How does this nominee contribute to the CR program? (Examples include: enlisting new CRs, training CRs at schools for new CRs or for re-certification existing CRs, participating in CR committees.)
5. How has this nominee solicited new members to local rose societies and the ARS?
6. How has this nominee responded to rose-related questions? Phone…Local meetings…on- line…newspaper…listed as a cyber CR…other? Circle all that apply.
7. Does this nominee participate in local rose society activities? Meetings….rose shows…rose education…newsletter…other? Circle all that apply. How has he/she advanced the development of the local rose society? Is this CR a leader in your local society? Which offices has he/she held? Which committees has he/she served on?
8. How does this nominee help to educate the public at your local rose show or other forums?
9. Does this nominee participate in district or national rose events?
10. Does this nominee complete the annual CR report in your district? (required in many districts)
11. Does this nominee submit the annual “roses-in-review” report? (CR requirement)
12. Has this nominee been recognized for his/her contributions by the local rose society, district, or national ARS? Which honors have been conferred at a local, district, or national level? Has he/she been recognized for CR-related activities outside the ARS? Comment