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The last 3 years have been busy for the Arrangement Judges. There was an Arrangement Judging school - Thank you to everyone who helped with the logistics and making arrangements for the practical part of the exam - and several arrangement workshops held.  All of these were well attended, and we now have 3 new Arrangement Judges to help at the rose shows. This year we will have an update at the Fall District Meeting and I understand there will be an online school.

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I am asking that you send your 2026 and 2027 show arrangement schedules to me for review and help you with suggestions. It is important that the schedules reflect the changes in the manual allowing for consistency with judging, and fairness to the exhibitors.

At last count, in the Pacific Southwest District there are now 16 arrangement judges on the books.  This is a decrease from my last message by six. A few of our arrangement judges are no longer traveling like they once did, and a couple of them are ready to “retire.”  When planning your rose show, please check the list of arrangement judges for contact information.

 I  have had a wonderful experience serving as the Arrangement Judge Chair.  I thank Ruth Tiffany for giving me the opportunity.  Moving forward, I hope the workshops/updates continue to be sponsored for "hands on " experience for both seasoned and new arrangers - encouraging them to exhibit at the rose shows.  It has always been my feeling that arrangements are the "Wow" factor for the public to see.

If you have any questions, please contact me at rosediva1971@gmail.com  or give me a call at 602-616-3137.
 

Gerry

 

                          

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