About Our Society
Serving the Needs of Rose Gardeners located in Jacksonville, and Northeast Florida.
About Jacksonville Rose Society
The Jacksonville Rose Society exists to promote the culture, preservation and appreciation of the Rose
The Jacksonville Rose Society encourages the study and culture of old and modern roses and the planting of roses for community beautification. The Jacksonville Rose Society is an educational organization dedicated to the cultivation, propagation, and enjoyment of roses in Northeast Florida.
Our organization supports the scientific study of plants and their culture, specifically roses.
Since 1954
The Jacksonville Rose Society was established in 1954. Serving the Needs of Rose Gardeners located in Jacksonville, and Northeast Florida.
We are an affiliate of The American Rose Society
Our Society is part of the Deep South District (DSD) representing approximately 25 local rose societies in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida whose mission is to help everyone grow and enjoy roses.
Who Are We?
A Little More About Jacksonville Rose Society
Elected Officers
Jacksonville Rose Society 2022-2023
President – Krista Donchez
1st Vice President – Naomi Lumley
2nd Vice President – Gene Waering/ Pat Shanley
Treasurer – Frankie Weddington
Secretary – Kelley Fitzgerald
Past President – Ray Guillebeau
Board of Directors
Ron Diamond
Diane Guillebeau
Rob Howell
Karrie Massee
Lyndy Myers
Meetings
Meeting are held the first Tuesday of the month except for July and January. December is usually a holiday party and June a picnic. Meetings are at The Mandrin Garden Club off Loretta Road. Meetings start at 7:00 pm
Buds & Blooms Editors
Lyndy Myers & Shirley Teerlink
Our Most Valued Resource
Our Rosarians
Our membership includes consulting and master rosarians certified by the American Rose Society who volunteer to provide rose gardening advice.
They are eager to help you whenever you need advice, so do not hesitate to contact them.
Kelley Fitzgerald
Chris & Mabel Keller
Karrie Massee
Wayne & Lyndy Myers
Gene Waering
Sandy Dixon
Ray Guillebeau
Jacksonville Rose Society Medal Recipients
Some of our Directors and/or Officers have been awarded a medal by the American Rose Society for the outstanding services rendered to our Society. This says a lot about Jacksonville Rose Society
Please join us in congratulating them.
Silver Honor Medal Recipients
2004 – Billy Tevepaugh
2013 – Sandy Dixon
2021 – Ray Guillebeau
Bronze Honor Medal Recipients
1994 – Frank Mitch
1995 – Edwin & Sue Duckett
1996 – Bill Franklin
1997 – Barbara Willert
1998 – Billy & Peggy Tevepaugh
1999 – Jim Stephens
2000 – Richard Yale
2001 – Sandy Dixon
2002 – Ray Guillebeau
2003 – Margaret Sutton
2004 – Karen Shen
2005 – Bob Hill
2006 – Mabel Keller
2007 – Wayne & Lyndy Myers
2008 – Gigi Pelletier
2009 – Bruce & Shirley Teerlink
2010 – Chris Keller
2011 – Janet Danford
2012 – Karrie Massee
2013 – Pat Wainer
2014 – Franki Weddington
2015 – Gene Waering
2016 – Not Awarded
2017 – Not Awarded
2018 – Not Awarded
2019 – Krista Donchez
2020 – Not Awarded
2021 – Not Awarded
2022 – Naomi Lumley
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Membership
Our members are both veteran and novice rosarians whose interests span a wide range of cultural practices. From collecting cuttings and rooting old garden varieties to exhibiting in rose shows, our members are eager to share their knowledge and experience.
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