Consulting Rosarian School

The York Rose Society (Pennsylvania) will host a Consulting Rosarian School on June 30, 2007 (Saturday) in Chambersburg, PA. The school will start at 9 am and run until 5 pm, lunch will be included. There is a $10 fee to cover expenses. The school will serve to re-qualify any current CRs. Any one interested in becoming a Consulting Rosarian must attend the school and complete the open book test.  The school is open to anyone who wants to increase their rose growing knowledge. You do not have to be a CR or take the test to become one to attend.

To become an ARS Consulting Rosarian you must:

1.      Be an ARS member for three consecutive years.

2.      Be an active member of a local society.

3.      Must have grown various types of roses for five years and be knowledgeable in rose culture.

4.      Must provide three letters of recommendation from CRs.

5.      Must submit yearly reports to District CR when required.

6.      Must participate yearly in Roses in Review.

7.      Must exhibit a continuing willingness to share knowledge and an enthusiasm for the rose and the American Rose Society.

Anyone attending the school must have a copy of the CR Manual. Manuals will not be available for purchase at the school. They must be purchased directly from the ARS. Allow at least ten days for shipping when you order the manuals.

Anyone interested in attending the school or becoming a Consulting Rosarian please contact Gus Banks, 609-267-3809, jrsyrose@verizon.net to register for the school.