Consulting Rosarians are persons who have demonstrated a real love for the rose.  They must maintain membership in the American Rose Society, attend a school and pass a written exam.  Their goal is to promote the rose.  They willingly work with all aspiring rosarians to help foster interest in our great hobby of growing roses.

In 2003, we introduced a new award to honor one of our Outstanding Consulting Rosarians.  The award is appropriately called the Tri-State Rose Society’s Outstanding Consulting Rosarian award.  The CR Chairperson (Jim Bennett) and the President of the Tri-State Rose Society of Chattanooga select the honoree based upon the following criteria:

o     Each certified Consulting Rosarian is eligible on a year to year basis.  There is no limit as to how many times a person can receive this award.

o     To be eligible, the CR must have participated in the Roses In Review program and completed the Annual Consulting Rosarian report.

o     Selection will be based upon overall performance in carrying out the duties of a Consulting Rosarian as described in the Consulting Rosarian Manual.  These include service to the society, service to the local community, and participation in local and ARS events. 

o     If no CR is deemed deserving, then no award will be made for that year.  

Our honoree for 2009 is Dan Brickman.  Even though Dan has been a CR for only one year, he has stepped forward and more than done his part to promote the rose.  In addition to presenting an interesting program this past year on budding roses, he has graciously spent many hours helping with the renovation of the rose garden at Veterans' Park in Soddy Daisy.  Dan has also become a very successful rose exhibitor.  

Congratulations, Dan!

2009 Outstanding Consulting Rosarian of the Year
Dan Brickman receives his award from Cindy Garrett