2021 Archive
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  • Rose Show, 90th Celebration, Rose Garden Grooming, Jazz in the Roses, Wine & Roses.
Groomers' Luncheon
​September 30, 2021
This year's luncheon marked the 21st year of KCRS volunteers grooming in the Rose Garden.

The event featured Past President and original groomer Sandy Campuzano sharing fond memories of the original six groomers, including current groomer Melissa Windju, and the Rose Garden’s many improvements over the years.

​As well, retiring Head Rosarian, Judy Penner, was honored for her 34 years of service and support of the Society.  
This year, a record number of 13 green aprons were awarded to new KCRS groomers who groomed 15 hours or more, including Chris Barker, Marsee Bates, Alicia Coleman, Lorna Earnest, Virginia and Roger Emley, Pauline Freeman, Kim Grignon, Patricia Hornbeck, Heather Mellor, David Silverstein, Beverly South, and JoEllen Wurth.  ​
Judy Penner, Head Rosarian of The Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden. 
Kansas City Rose Society groomers (L-R) Melissa Windju and Sandy Campuzano.
​(L-R), Members of the KCRS Garden Committee: Maria Coughlin, Lauren English (Garden Chair), Martha Negley, Judy Penner (Head Rosarian), Barbara Roche.
Wine and Roses
September 23, 2021
Thank you!  ...to everyone who made this year's Wine and Roses fundraising event a huge success, including all of those wonderful patrons who attended. We experienced a wonderful, pleasant evening.
L-R: Shirley Helzberg (Honorary Chair); Martha Comment (KCRS President); Kandi McCasland (KCRS V. Pres & Event Chair)
L-R: Martha Comment, KCRS President, recognizes Judy Penner, Consulting Rosarian & Loose Park Director for her many years of support and service.
Photos courtesy of Wheat Photography
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Jazz in the Roses
September 12, 2021

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Attended by many, it was a perfect evening for this year's Jazz in the Roses, featuring Bryan Hicks & the Tectonics jazz band.  The Kansas City Rose Society thanks the Fisher Hiles Team for their sponsorship and to everyone who made this year's event a success!
Annual Rose Show
June 5, 2021
2021 Kansas City Rose Society, Rose Show -
Queen and King winner, John Riley
This year's Rose Show, though smaller in size due to COVID precautions, was none the less, successful with many wonderful rose and photography entries. Thanks to all who helped with setup and judging.
View List of 2021 Rose Show Winners (PDF)
View Winning Photography Entries
Photos courtesy of Nyla Mischke
KCRS 90th Anniversary Celebration
May 23, 2021
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Thank you to Taylor Smith, 90th Anniversary Chair, and all those who assisted in making our 90th Anniversary Celebration a huge success. Over 100 members, spouses and friends attended the event held at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre. Guests enjoyed individually crafted meals from Lon Lane's Inspired Occasions and a live concert from the Kansas City Symphony's Quintet Giocoso. 

Highlights included recognition of Shirley Helzberg, Honorary Chair of Wine and Roses. Judy Penner, Consulting Rosarian, and Loose Park Director, received special recognition for her many years of service and guidance. Those recognized received a commemorative coffee table book authored by Kathy Killip, created especially for our anniversary year. Looking ahead to the future, Garden Committee Chair, Lauren English, introduced the Society's new rose garden QR Coding information system that is associated to the new Rose Library website, www.kcrsroselibrary.com.
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Photos courtesy of Jenny Wheat
Rose Garden Grooming & New Rosarians
May 13, 2020
Congratulations to our two new certified Rosarians.
Our Newest Rosarians - Jennifer Jensen (L) and Judy Penner (C);
KCRS Consulting Rosarian Laura Dickinson (R) awarded presented the certificates
Groomer training was very well attended this year with 56 groomers, including 15 newcomers meeting in the garden. Leading the training was Garden Chair Lauren English and Judy Penner, Consulting Rosarian and Loose Park Director.

Judy discussed pruning the different varieties in the garden while Lauren shared information needed for Tuesday and Thursday grooming during the season. 

Thank you groomers for caring for the Rose Garden!
The Consulting Rosarian program is administered by the American Rose Society to provide experts in rose care to local rose societies. There are now 6 CRs in Kansas City to support rose gardening information and education for our community.
 
Want to be a Consulting Rosarian? 
For more information contact Laura Dickinson through the Ask a Rosarian email hotline: kcrosehelp@gmail.com 
2021 Garden Groomer Training
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Photos this section courtesy of Lauren English and Margie Paxton