BIRMINGHAM GARDEN FACES ROSE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY AFFILIATE SOCIETY Editor: Glenda Boudreaux

JULY ambghbmsn.com (205) 337-7100

2010

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Dear Rose Friends, I suppose you could call this my “Past President’s Message” but as I write this last message to you, please let me thank you sincerely for the privilege of serving as your president for two years. These years have been very fulfilling to me and have given me an avenue to continue to learn about this wonderful hobby of growing roses. When I started digging in the dirt years ago trying to grow pretty roses, I never knew what a great joy it would bring to my life. I not only have learned how to grow good roses, but also have met some of the best rose growers in this state. You have been wonderful teachers, good guides and a great source of inspiration to me to improve and look for opportunities to teach others. Just this week, two Bright House cable workers were in our neighborhood working on the lines near our house and they stopped in our yard and asked to see the roses and told me they wanted to know how to grow roses. James came in to get me and I spent several minutes with them talking about roses, where to buy them, and all the fundamental things to get them started. I hope they will get a rose and learn to love them as I do. My thanks to all of you who served as officers and directors with me, and I know you were a big part of any success we had. I know it has been fun for me and I hope it has been for you. We want to continue by helping Frank as he begins this new year, and I know it will be a good year for the Birmingham Rose Society. Thanks again and happy gardening as we continue to “dig in the dirt.”

Gloria Purnell, Past President

ROSES IN REVIEW 2010 Deep South District Dear Society Representative, The time has come for Roses In Review, 2010. You should have received your July/August ARS Magazine with the information included. I would remind you that all members of your society may report on roses which they grow. Consulting rosarians are required to report. Our reports are the basis for ratings from which individuals select the varieties they wish to grow. Please encourage your members by providing them with the forms and the list if needed. The instructions are easy to understand and reports may be submitted online or on paper. Our district wants to lead in the number of reports this year so gather your rose friends and get started. Let them fill out the forms at a meeting. We’ll be waiting!!

Warmest regards, Kitsy Mostellar

OUR NEXT MEETING Join us in the Hill Garden Room for an Ice Cream Supper

Monday, July 26th 6:30 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 21ST MEETING OF THE BRS Submitted by George Ann Hamilton, Recording Secretary Gloria Purnell, President called the meeting to order. Thirty members were present. The host and hostess Gloria and James Purnell were thanked for our box lunches. The secretary was unable to attend the meeting therefore no minutes were taken from the May 31st meeting to approve. Frank Baier, Treasurer gave his report. As of June 21, 2010 the checking account balance is $7.114.89 and the Certificate of Deposit balance is $4,783.44. Gloria Purnell, the outgoing president, was presented a gift for service by the incoming president, Frank Baier. The gift was a white pitcher that had been admired and desired from the 2010 Rose show awards table. Sally Purnell Mackin, was introduced and gave a wonderful program on the history of the Canterbury United Methodist Church, Rose Garden. Her own personal organic rose garden was opened for touring before everyone walked down to the church garden. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15PM

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