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.