Consulting Rosarian School |
What: Consulting Rosarian School
Sponsored by the Deep South District Where: Deep South District Mid-Winter Meeting Birmingham Botanical Gardens 2612 Lane Park Road Birmingham, AL 35223 When: January 22, 2017 8 a.m. - 12 noon For new CR Nominees: the test begins at 12 noon. You must score score 75%, it is an Open Book Exam Cost: Free for active CRs. $10 for New CR Nominees - Deep South District attendees include with your DSD Registration. Registration Deadline: December 20, 2016 Questions? Contact: Wayne Myers - Consulting Rosarian Coordinator [email protected] or 904-272-7885 |
Subjects Covered |
For All Consulting Rosarians & Nominees: The 4-hour school commences with a brief summary of the CR program and responsibilities, then provides instruction on four core topics: • Soil & Water • Fertilizers • Insects & Disease • Chemical Safety/Pesticides Continuing Education Credits: Current CRs can extend their “currency” through the end of 2021 by auditing this school. OR, they can accrue the required four, one-hour-seminar credits by attending the Saturday lectures and other ARS-approved seminars. However, to fulfill the once-every-four-years audit requirement, the credits must include an approved Chemical Safety/Pesticides presentation. (Two DSD local societies in 2016 conducted ARS-approved Chemical Safety/Pesticides seminars at local meetings). |
Qualifications & Forms |
Any member of the American Rose Society who also is an active member of an ARS Charter or affiliate local society may qualify as a Consulting Rosarian by the following:
After passing the open book written exam, the new CR then receives a date for the completion of their next 4-point audit. CRs are required to accrue 4 credits (including Chemical Safety/Pesticides) in 4 years by either attending approved seminars for CR credits or by auditing an approved CR school before the end of December of their audit year. A Consulting Rosarian ribbon badge is available from ARS Headquarters for those who have met the school and test requirements. School receipt certificates are required to obtain the badge. Complete, verbatim text available in the Consulting Rosarian Manual, Revised July 2015.
Return your completed application forms to Wayne Myers by December 20,2016
via email: [email protected] PREFERRED U.S. Mail: Wayne Myers 720 Kendal Brook Lane St. Augustine, FL 32095-6862 |