Great Lakes District Fall Convention & Rose Show

Hosted by the Grand Valley Rose Society

Crown Plaza

Fredrik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

September 4-6, 2009

Registration

 

Name(s):____________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________________________ State:____________ Zip______________

Phone:_________________________ E-Mail______________________________________________

Registration Fee (Must be received by August 31, 2009) ____ @ $29.00 $_______

This includes the Great Lakes District Convention fee

No refunds after August 31, 2009

Saturday Night Awards Banquet

Beef ____ @ $26.00 $_______

Chicken ____ @ $26.00 $_______

Vegetarian ____ @ $26.00 $_______

Children’s Meals (with accompanying adult meal) ____@ $10.00 $_______

Total Enclosed $_______

Make checks payable to: Grand Valley Rose Society and send to:

Joe Enders

7482 Greentree

Jenison, MI 49428

(616) 669-0578

ramblingrosarian@yahoo.com

Please mention Grand Valley Rose Society when making reservations.

Crown Plaza - 5700 East 28th St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (800) 227-6963

We have a rate of $85.00 per night. Make reservations by Aug. 28

Friday night reception is at the Crown Plaza.

Saturday the rose show, programs, and awards banquet will take place at Fredrik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Scheduled speakers are John Van Deusen, Richard Anthony and Tom Kressbach.

Sunday the Business Meeting will be held at the Crown Plaza.

A tour of Gordon & Alice Otter, Kris & Marci Vandermale, and Larry & Joan Stoffer gardens will follow the business meeting. Don’t miss these great gardens. Maps will be available at the business meeting.

Anyone who would like to clerk, please contact Alice Otter. (616) 949-6434

 

 

Saturday Night Awards Banquet Menu

 

Taste of the Gardens Chicken Dinner
Chicken Breast Seared in a Parmesan & Egg Herb Crust & topped with a White Wine Lemon Sauce
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Garden Salad
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
Columbian Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Water Service
Sirloin Steak Dinner
Top Sirloin w/ Bourbon Sauce
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Garden Salad
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
Columbian Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Water Service
Vegetable Strudel Dinner
Blend of Vegetables & Cheese Puff Dough
Chef’s Choice Vegetable
Garden Salad
Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls
Columbian Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Water Service
Children’s Meal
Chicken Fingers
Macaroni and Cheese
Fruit Cup
Juice Box
Dessert
Bittersweet Chocolate Torte

(Flourless Chocolate Cake, Mocha Cream, Fresh Raspberries, & Whipped Cream)

 

Schedule of Events

Friday September 4, 2009

Crown Plaza

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Registrations open

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Hospitality room open

Saturday September 5, 2009

Fredrik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park

6:00 am - 10:00 am - Prep room open. Exhibitor to place own entries.

- Registration Open

Please clean up your area immediately after prep room closing.

8:30 am - 9:30 am - Judges Coffee.

10:30 am - 1:00 pm - Rose Show judging.

Lunch on your own

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Rose Show open

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - John VanDeusen - Integrated Pest Management. CR credit.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Richard Anthony - The best of the best

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Tom Kressbach - Judges Seminar

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Happy Hour

7:00 pm - Awards Banquet

Sunday September 6, 2009

Crown Plaza

10:00 am - 11:30 am - Business Meeting

1:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Garden Tour - Maps provided

Gordon & Alice Otter, Kris & Marci Vandermale, and Larry & Joan Stoffer gardens.

Fredrik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

5:00 pm SHARP - Rose Show break down. - GVRS members.