Deep South District

Founded in 1958, we are the Deep South District of the  American Rose Society, which is headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana. We represent 19 local rose societies in Alabama, Georgia and Florida. The American Rose Society exists to promote the culture, preservation and appreciation of the Rose, and to improve its standard of excellence for all people, through education and research. Our District’s mission is to help every rose enthusiast grow and enjoy roses in the Deep South.

A Message from Cindy Dale, DSD Director

Welcome! Explore our website and you’ll find lots of helpful and interesting rose growing information in our rose posts, library, and past issues of our newsletter, the DSD Bulletin. The DSD Events tab has upcoming rose shows and district meetings with nationally known speakers in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Whether you like modern or antique roses, low maintenance or exhibition varieties, rose photography, hybridizing or any other rose topic; you’ll find information here and at your nearest rose society meeting.

Call or email our local societies! They welcome anyone interested in rose growing, especially beginners. You do not have to be an expert to join a rose society. All our rose societies have Consulting Rosarians who stand ready to help you with your rose questions and to do garden visits at no charge.

Cindy Dale, DSD Director, ARS Master Rosarian

Deep South District Board Members and Chairs 2023-2024

Cindy Dale

District Director,
mASTER ROSARIAN

Peachtree City, GA
404-213-6311
rosepro@bellsouth.net

Ray Guillebeau

Vice Director,
Consulting rosarian

Jacksonville, FL
904-728-5957
kokosrose1@gmail.com

Sara Coleman

Secretary,
consulting rosarian

Columbus, GA
678-736-0889
alsara.coleman@gmail.com

Kay Harrell

treasurer,
master ROSARIAN

St. Simons Island, GA
912-634-0323
kay@fairmarsh.com

Jean Stream

nominations and awards chair

Micanopy, FL
352-591-4474
streamj@gmail.com

Bet Sobon

newsletter Editor,
consulting ROSARIAN

Buford, GA
770-561-6846
betsobon@gmail.com

Joanne Maxheimer

Horticulture Judges Chair

Thomasville, GA
229-403-1419
iamjomax42@gmail.com

Sandy Dixon

Arrangement Judges Chair

Jacksonville, FL
904-521-6274
sandyfdixon@comcast.net

Janet Newburgh

Consulting Rosarian Chair,
consulting rosarian

Woodville, FL
240-281-4352
jannewburgh@gmail.com

Willie Mae Burley

Site Selection Committee Chair

Gainesville, FL
352-375-0015
burlw@att.net

Joseph Wood

Roses in Review Chair

Wetumpka, AL
334-549-2429
josephwood1@mac.com

Kathy Porter

Bronze Medal Coordinator

The Villages, FL
352-259-8196
kathymporter@comcast.net

Karen Prevatt

Parliamentarian,
Master rosarian

Hernando, FL
813-833-5122
kjprevatt@gmail.com

Cathy Farmer

Historian,
Master rosarian

Woodstock, GA
770-617-5426
lilroselady@gmail.com

Ralph Stream

Trophy Committee Chair,
Master rosarian

Micanopy, FL 32667
352-591-4474
streamj@gmail.com

Glenn Schulman

Exhibitor Consultant Chair,
Master rosarian

Pensacola, FL
850-438-5269
glenn.schulman@att.net

Kim Wendt

Webmaster

North Palm Beach , FL
561-436-8555
kwendt.palmbeach@gmail.com

Paul Colombo

Photography Chair

Ball Ground, GA
313-205-3420
pjcolombo1@gmail.com