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IN 2023, WE ARE CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF ROSES!  ALL ARE WELCOMED TO OUR MEETINGS AND EVENTS DESCRIBED BELOW...AND MOST CERTAINLY TO OUR 68th ANNUAL ROSE SHOW on JUNE 24.  See details below, including the Exhibitor General Instructions for Horticulture and Artistic Design from the 2023 Rose Show EXHIBITOR Show Book.

2023 MARKS 70 YEARS FOR FORT VANCOUVER ROSE SOCIETY

     This year FVRS celebrates its 70th Anniversary.  The society is planning a number of festive, celebratory events to mark this special year.  Orders were taken at the May 4 meeting for FVRS apparel toward celebrating our 70th Anniversary year.  The society is planning a 70th Anniversary Year Celebration at its September 7 meeting...keep watch at this site for other anniversary happenings!

NEXT MEETING:  THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 7 p.m., in the Parish Hall at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Vancouver.   We will enjoy a special TACO BAR Social in celebration of our 70th Anniversary Year (1953-2023) while enjoying the competition of our annual In-House Rose Show.  Come to enjoy the free meal and bring your prized roses to compete in this end-of-summer annual competition.  Watch this webpage and summer newsletters for details.

ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOPS

     Julie Goggin is offering Saturday "refresher" arrangement workshops for members in June toward preparing exhibitors to compete in the Artistic Design (arrangements) division at the FVRS 68th Annual Rose Show on June 24 (show details below).

     Call Julie if you plan to attend any or all of the 2 p.m. refresher workshops at her home on June 3, 10 and 17 at 1301 NW 43rd Street in Vancouver. Roses, foliage line materials, containers and oasis will be provided.  Bring your own snips or clippers for cutting.   To register, contact Julie Goggin at jhgoggin@comcast.net or call 360-609-1749. 

     Not a member and would like to be?  Email us (see Contact Information page on this website) or contact Margaret Snitzler at 360-695-0456 or join the society at its next General Membership meeting on Thursday, June 1 (see details above). 

     Arrangements Workshop Schedule

          DONE!  Wednesday, February 1, 2 p.m. on Traditional Line Designs

          DONE!  Wednesday, March 1, 2 p.m. on Creative Modern Designs

          MOVED! Wednesday, April 5, 2 p.m.  (moved to May 3)

          DONE! Wednesday, May 3, 2 p.m., on East Asian Designs

          DONE!:  Wednesday, May 31, 2 p.m. on Nosegays and Modern Line Mass Designs

          NEXT:  Saturdays, June 3, 10 and 17   LOCATION: 1301 NW 43rd Street,

                   Vancouver, 98660, on 2023 Rose Show arrangement exhibit preparation

LEARN TO PRUNE!

We had 20 FVRS members and guests at the Esther Short Park Rose Garden on Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m.   FVRS maintains the nearly 100 roses in this garden and it was time for spring pruning and cleanup.  Everyone brought their sharpened pruners, loppers, rakes and gloves and did a wonderful job of preparing this community garden for the growing season!  Later, three members--Pete Mikalatos, Louis Rossetto, and Samson Ramirez--did quick work of pruning and spring cleaning at the Covington House Rose Garden.  Both the Esther Short Park Rose Garden and the Covington House Rose Garden are maintained by the Fort Vancouver Rose Society--all volunteer help toward providing rose beauty in the community.

     Next pruning and cleanup of the community gardens will be Friday, June 30, beginning at 9 a.m. at Esther Short Park Rose Garden.  Any questions, contact Jim Swenson at 360-574-6009.

ANNUAL ROSE SHOW:  2023

     Some recent history:  Due to COVID-19 concerns, the FVRS Board of Directors cancelled the 2020 Rose Show that was scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2020 and did not hold a rose show in 2021.   Thus, it was with great pride that the society was able to hold its 67th Annual Rose Show on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the First Evangelical Church in Vancouver.  We send our sincere thanks to all the exhibitors and all our volunteers at the 2022 show.  Together, you made Vancouver proud with a most spectacular display of outstandingly beautiful roses. 

     Details for this year's show, our annual 68th, are outlined below:

          When:    Saturday, June 24, 2023

        Theme:    CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF ROSES

     Location:  First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Road, Vancouver 98661

Free and open to the public, the Fort Vancouver Rose Society rose show features competitors from throughout the Pacific northwest who grow their roses at home.  New rose growers are welcomed and encouraged to participate! Members of the Fort Vancouver Rose Society are available to help new competitors.

FREE ADMISSION - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING SHOW HOURS  

Show Hours: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SHOW SCHEDULE

Entries ............……………........................  7:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Hospitality ...……………..........................  8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Novice/Junior Entry Table...……......  9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Judging/Clerk Instruction ……………………………....... 10:30 a.m.

Judging .........…..……...………………….………………............ 11:00 a.m.

Luncheon ...………………………….………….........................12:30 p.m.

Show Hours ...………………...….................. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Trophies Awarded ...……………………..…………............... 3:00 p.m.

Removal of Arrangements/Tags...……...……………….. 4:00 p.m.

Show Breakdown .........………………………………….......... 4:30 p.m.

EXHIBITORS: 

     For the 2023 FVRS Rose Show, an EXHIBITOR 2023 FVRS Rose Show Book has been written, focused on information of interest to just the exhibitor.  On the day of the 2023 FVRS Rose Show, a second book, entitled VISITOR 2023 FVRS Rose Show Book will be distributed to all the visitors of the show between the hours of 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

     Exhibitors will find the EXHIBITOR 2023 FVRS Rose Show Book attached below and printable.  The book includes General Instructions for both the Horticulture and the Artistic Design segments of the show.  Please be aware that if there are any differences between the EXHIBITOR 2023 FVRS Rose Show Book PDF file web copy and the hard copy distributed at the show, the hard copy will be the official book.

DIRECTIONS TO THE 2023 FVRS ROSE SHOW

First Evangelical Church

4120 NE St. Johns Road

Vancouver, WA 98661

Directions to Rose Show from I-5 Southbound

At Exit 2, take ramp right for WA-500 East toward Orchards; Take ramp right and follow signs for St. Johns Blvd; Turn left onto St. Johns Blvd; Road name changes to St. Johns Rd; Go to First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

Directions to Rose Show from I-5 Northbound

At Exit 2, take ramp right and follow signs for E 39th St; Take ramp left for WA-500 East toward Orchards; Take ramp right and follow signs for St. Johns Blvd; Turn left onto St. Johns Blvd; Road name changes to St. Johns Rd; Go to First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

Directions to Rose Show from I-205 North or South

At Exit 30, take ramp right for WA-500 West toward Vancouver; Take ramp right and follow signs for St. Johns Blvd; Turn right onto NE St. Johns Rd; Go to First Evangelical Church, 4120 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, Washington.

IMPORTANT:  AFTER GROOMING AND ENTERING ROSES, EXHIBITORS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE MOVE THEIR VEHICLES TO THE UPPER LEVEL PARKING LOT.