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in honor of Glenda Whitaker; an ARS member and leader whose excellent example and efforts on
behalf of the society and its members have been an inspiration to all who have worked on behalf
of the Society in the area of membership. It is created to recognize those who have made
outstanding and unique contributions to the Society in its efforts to grow in members. This award
is intended to be given for outstanding achievement by an individual, team, society, district or
business which has been a helpful partner with the American Rose Society.
Nominees must be
ARS members. Members of the ARS Membership Committee are not eligible.
Acts worthy of
recognition include:
• A program, event or publication by an individual, team, society, district or
business which encouraged or prompted an increase in membership, or improved the status or
satisfaction of members.
• Sustained dedication and leadership over a period of time by an
individual, team, society, district or business in the area of membership development, recruitment,
and/or attention to the needs and satisfaction of members.
• Dedication to the Society’s goals in
membership in the form of a one-time donation or sustained support.
The Award shall be two-part,
consisting of the Glenda Whitaker Annual Certificate of Achievement and the Glenda Whitaker
Triennial Award for Achievement in Membership.
To nominate an individual for this award, primary sponsors should complete
a nomination form, attaching the required supporting documentation (including two Award
Reference Forms). Prior nominees must
submit new applications; re-submissions of previous applications will not be accepted. These forms are also available from Carol Spiers at ARS Headquarters,
318-938-5402, ext. 103, or e-mail carol@ars-hq.org.
Whitaker Award nominations are due by Dec. 31, 2008.
Whitaker award entires should be
sent to both
Jeff Ware,
ARS Executive Director
P.O. Box 30,000
Shreveport, LA 71130-0030
and
Pat Shanley, Chair, Membership and Marketing Committee
P. O. Box 442,
Locust Valley, NY 11560
E-mail: pshanley@aol.com
