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Welcome to the Office of the American Rhododendron Society web site.  A special library of information has been provided just for your chapter.  Chapter presidents, treasurers, program organizers, membership chairmen and newsletter editors can use the links below to find up-to-date information.  Society officers, directors and committees can also access important reference materials.

What's New: - April 2008 chapter reports are now available.
    - Chapter email lists. Cut and paste into an email program for chapter mailings.
    - Agenda for April 16, 2008 Board of Director's meeting.
Chapter Membership ListAssociate Member ListCombined Membership List
Lists of chapter members, associate members and a combined list showing both.
Printer-friendly membership reports.
Chapter Membership Changes
Look here for all changes in members' records for your chapter.
Financial Transaction Report
Financial activity each month for your chapter.
Chapter Email List
Downloadable email list to create an email distribution list for your chapter.  Cut and paste into your mail program.  Please let OARS know of email address changes.
Chapter Mailing Labels
Downloadable file that can be used with a word processor to create address labels.
Renewal Instructions for Chapter Treasurers and Membership Chairmen
Renewal calendar, membership categories, forms and procedures.
Membership Application Forms
Download and print membership application forms.  Provided in pdf and Microsoft word formats.
Society Endowment Grant ProgramEndowment Grant Application
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earn the details about and apply for an Endowment Fund Grant
Society BylawsSociety Policies of the Board
Bylaws, policies and procedures governing the activities of chapters, committees, directors & officers.
Board Meeting AgendasBoard Meeting Minutes
Board of Directors meeting agendas and minutes.
Society Officers & Directors,  Committee Chairs
Current who's who listing of officers, directors, executive staff and committee chairs.
Chapter PresidentsChapter Treasurers/Membership ChairsNews Editors
Chapter presidents, treasures/membership chair and newsletter editors contact information.
Rhododendrons of the Year  (Journalist access only)
Press release and downloadable images for Rhododendron of the Year Awards
Newspaper and Magazine Database
Lists of newspapers and magazines to support ARS publicity.
Search the Speakers' Bureau Database
Need a speaker for your chapter meeting?  Search by subject, speaker's name, speaker's state or country.
Ten Year Census
Membership totals for chapters and districts for the past ten years.
ARS Convention Guidelines
Everything you need to know about planning and running a convention.
Donation Agreement Form
To be used for any gift donation of $1000 or more to the Society.
Clip Art
Downloadable Society graphics for chapter correspondence, publications, or events.
Rhododendron.org
Visit the American Rhododendron Society web site.
Updated: May 2008

Office of the American Rhododendron Society
Laura Grant, Executive Director
P. O. Box 525,  Niagara Falls, NY   14304
Phone:  416-424-1942     Fax:  905-262-1999
E-mail:  lauragrant@arsoffice.org

Web Master:  Bob Weissman      Technical Assistance:  Don Smart