08 Scd Convention Schedule of Events

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT CONVENTION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HolidayInnCityCenter -700 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith, Arkansas72901 -- October 17-19, 2008

Friday, October 17

2:00 pmRose Show Set up – Hot Springs/St. Louis Rooms

3:00 pmSilent Auction Open – Belle Starr Room

3:00 pmVendors Open – Judge Parker Room

4:00 pmShow Grooming Area Opens – Dallas Room

4:00-8:00 pm Registration – Show Room Foyer 6:00-7:00 pm Mayor Ray Baker’sWelcome Reception and

Anniversary Celebration/Cash Bar –Atrium

7:30-8:30 pmSCD Membership Meeting – Belle Starr Room

Saturday, October 18–Grooming/Rose Show – Dallas/Hot Springs/St. Louis Rooms

All MorningGrooming Area Open – Dallas Room

7:00-10:00 amRose Show Entries Accepted:

Hot Springs/St. Louis Rooms

8:00-10:00 amRegistration – Ballroom Foyer

9:00 am-4:00 pmVendors Open: Kimbrew-Walter Roses and

Roses, Inc. – Judge Parker Room

9:00 am-4:30 pmSilent Auction – Bids end at 4:30 pm

9:30 amJudges’ Instructions Coffee – Razorback Room

10:30 am-1:00pmJudging of Show

1:00 pmJudges’ Luncheon – Razorback Room

1:00 pm-4:00 pmRose Show Open to Public

3:00-4:00 pmBob Martin Seminar:

“Horizon Roses”Report -Belle Starr Room

4:00-5:00 pmBob House Seminar: “Getting the Queen!”

Belle Starr Room

5:00 pmRose Show Trophies Awarded:

Hot Springs/St. Louis Rooms

9:00 pmShow Dismantled – Hot Springs/St. Louis Rooms

Saturday Banquet Events – Dallas Room (Dress: Casual/Rose Apparel)

6:30 – 7:00 pmFellowship/Cash Bar

7:00 pmBanquet and Presentations

Susan Barry – Convention Chair:

Welcome/Introductions

Hon. C. Ray Baker, Mayor of Fort Smith

Remarks and Presentations

Baxter Williams, SCD Director

Presentations and Awards

Bob Martin – Banquet Speaker

Sunday, October 19Garden Tours(See packets for gardens/directions)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND REGISTRATION

HOTEL: HolidayInnCityCenter, 700 Rogers Avenue, Fort Smith, AR72901

Group Booking Code: FTR.Group Name: Fort Smith Rose Society. Rate: $79.00 per night plus tax. Choice of King with Sleeper Sofa or Two Queens. ForReservations:

1-800-465-4329 or 1-479-783-1000 or

Check-in: 4:00 pm. Check-out: 12:00 pm. Reservation Deadline: September 27, 2008.

For information contact Susan Barry, Chairman: 479-935-4769 or

*REGISTRATION:SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT CONVENTION

October 17-19, 2008

____ Registration (one person)$25 ($30 after 9/27)

____ Registration (couple)$45 ($50 after 9/27)

____ Welcome Reception (Free)

____ Awards Banquet$30 per person

____ Exhibiting (Hotel Refrigeration Available)Total______

Name (s)______

Address ______

City______State _____Zip______Phone ______

Rose Society ______

Make Checks payable to: Fort Smith Rose Society and mail to: Mrs. Laura Vertrees, Treasurer, 2504 Ramsgate Way, Fort Smith, AR72908. Phone: 479-783-5647 or

*Convention Schedules will be mailed out upon receipt of Registrations.