World Federation of Rose Societies

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From the World Federation of Rose Societies

Canada, a country of stunning beauty and striking contrasts, stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean with its majestic snow-capped mountains and wonderful gardens, its inhabitants attached to traditions with their lilting accent either in French or English, will welcome delegates to the 15th World Rose Convention of the WFRS for the second time  since 1985.

The Canadian Rose Society, along with the Vancouver Rose Society, has been working for many months under the leadership of Brenda Viney and Darlene Sanders.  A comprehensive educational program featuring first-rate lecturers and guest speakers from around the world has been prepared by the organizing committee.  During the daytime, delegates will also have the opportunity to view a spectacular Rose Show and a Rose Festival which will feature our favourite flower in an abundance of rose and garden displays. In addition, tours will be offered enabling delegates to discover Beautiful British Columbia.  Ample time will be included for visitors to gather together and deepen the ties of friendship that bind all rosarians together.

The American Rose Society has decided to hold its spring convention in Vancouver during our world convention.  I am overjoyed with this decision and it is my pleasure to extend our warmest greetings to all participants from the USA.

On behalf of the World Federation of Rose Societies, I am honoured to invite delegates from our 40 member countries to join us in Vancouver for the 15th World Rose Convention and I look forward to sharing many unforgettable moments together, thus contributing to the richness of our Federation.

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Dr Gérald Meylan
Président

Le Canada, ce pays aux contrastes éclatants du Pacifique à l’Atlantique, aux paysages merveilleux, aux montagnes majestueuses couronnées de neiges éternelles, aux jardins floraux extraordinaires, aux habitants attachés aux traditions et à l’accent chantant en anglais comme en français, va accueillir pour la deuxième fois après 1985, la 15e convention mondiale de la Fédération mondiale des sociétés de roses.

La société canadienne des roses et la société des roses de Vancouver sont au travail depuis de longs mois. Placé sous la direction de Brenda Viney et Darlene Sanders, le comité d’organisation a préparé un programme de très grande qualité où sont intimement dosés une série d’exposés réunissant des conférenciers de tout premier plan, un festival permettant de mettre notre fleur favorite en valeur sous de multiples aspects, des excursions nous invitant à découvrir « Beautiful British Columbia » et de larges moments de convivialité permettant de cultiver un paramètre précieux qui caractérise notre Fédération, l’amitié entre nous.

La société américaine des roses tiendra son assemblée de printemps à Vancouver pendant notre convention mondiale. Je me réjouis de cette décision et c’est avec plaisir que je lui souhaite une très cordiale bienvenue.

J’invite vivement les délégations de nos 40 pays, je vous invite, à rejoindre Vancouver en grand nombre pour cette 15ème convention mondiale et je me réjouis de partager avec elles, avec vous, ces moments inoubliables qui contribuent à la richesse de notre Fédération.

World Federation of Rose Societies

World Federation of Rose SocietiesFounded in 1968, the World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) is the world’s largest international organization of rose enthusiasts representing more than 100,000 rose lovers in 40 member countries. The WFRS strives to increase the knowledge of the rose and expand communication between the member national societies.

 

Did you know…?

Imagine - A rose with your name on it.

Enter a draw to name a rose by registering and paying for the Rose Convention and booking your accommodation at the Westin Bayshore Hotel by October 15, 2008. The "Name a Rose" contest is sponsored by breeder Brad Jalbert of Select Roses.


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Last updated: July 15, 2008

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