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P. O. Box 30,000
Shreveport, LA 71130-0030

E-mail : ars@ars-hq.org
Phone: 318-938-5402
Fax: 318-938-5405

 
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The Glenda Whitaker Award for Achievement in Membership
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Established 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



 
 
 
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