Annual Meeting
November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023
The Kansas City Rose Society’s Annual Luncheon was held at the Carriage Club, KCMO. The event featured special guest, American Rose Society President, Diane Sommers. Diane awarded Taylor Smith the prestigious ARS Rising Star award, previously given to only 5 individuals in the United States. Joan Sherman, past president and board member, received the ARS Bronze Award for outstanding service to the KCRS. Sandy Campuzano, past president, was honored with the first KCRS Gratitude for Service award. A welcome reception for Ms. Sommers was hosted prior to the Annual Luncheon at the home of Richard and Lauren English. Our thanks to luncheon chairs Vicki Riffle and Margie Paxton for a lovely celebration of such a special season in the garden!
Wine & Roses
September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023
More than 200 guests attended our annual Wine and Roses fundraiser. Everyone enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres from Olive Events Catering and six wonderful wines from Top Shelf Bartending. The UMKC Conservatory Graduate String Quartet serenaded guests as they enjoyed the beauty of the Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden. Bergamot and Ivy provided stunning floral arrangements. Special thanks go to Amy Embry, Wine and Roses Chair, Honorary Chairs Erin and Steve Mos, and all the KCRS members who helped make the event a success.
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Rose Show
June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023
Our 2023 Winner's Trophy Table
Spring Tea
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
The Kansas City Rose Society kicked off its 92nd season as the stewards of Loose Park’s Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden at their annual Spring Tea. Members enjoyed seasonal appetizers and cocktails at Lidia’s Kansas City. The event raised funds for the maintenance and preservation of the beloved landmark with a raffle, in which the grand prize was an original oil painting donated by artist Wes Benson.
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Artist Wes Benson (right) donated an original oil painting of Loose Park to the Spring Tea raffle. The winner of the drawing, Catherine Klose (left), poses with her prize.
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Groomer Training
May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
The 2023 Garden Groomer Training Season welcomed 10 newbies and many o four over 65 weekly volunteers returning from previous years. Happily, the Rosebuds were back for their third year, with some wonderful new faces!
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Rose Garden Readings
May 13, 2023
May 13, 2023
Featured writers for the first in the 2023 Rose Garden Reading series included:
Thank you to all who attended and to Julie Spaeth, children's event chairman for organizing this year's children's poetry contest which received the most entries ever for this annual contest. L-R ... Our three prize winners: Sadie Thedinger (4th grade), Lelah Brenchley (6th grade), & Gracie Goforth (8th grade), and our Honorable Mentions: Arjun Singh (4th grade) & Lenox Watson (3rd grade).
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Guest reader, Lisa Stewart, talking about her book, The Big Quiet.
(L) Writers Place coordinator, Alarie Tennille with guest reader Meghan Craig.
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