Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)P O BOX 22614
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 HOUSTON, TX772272614
D Employer identification number

23-7009662
E Telephone number

(713) 463-6719
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet7044
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.HOUSTONROSE.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 20,569
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 904
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 4,325
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 8,503
4 Investment income........................... 4 1,460
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a 5,377
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 5,278
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 99
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 15,291
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 510
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 750
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 3,746
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 9,962
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 14,968
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 323
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 181,719
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 182,042
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
181,719
22
182,042
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
181,719
25
182,042
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
181,719
27
182,042
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY (THE SOCIETY) PROMOTES HORTICULTURE EDUCATION THROUGH ITS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN STATES. THE SOCIETY PRODUCES, SUPPORTS AND/OR SPONSORS ROSE PROGRAMS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, SEMINARS AND CONVENTIONS FOR THE GARDENING PUBLIC AND THE ROSE INDUSTRY. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SERVICES, NOT ONLY TO ITS MEMBERS, BUT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY (1) PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, (2) HOSTING ROSE COMPETITIONS WITH CERTIFIED JUDGES, (3) DISPENSING INFORMATION ABOUT GOOD ROSE HUSBANDRY AND THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES, (4) SPONSORING ROSE GARDEN TOURS, AND (5) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ROSE RELATED PRODUCTS. THE SOCIETY WORKS WITH LOCAL NURSERYMEN BRINGING THEM NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ROSE HORTICULTURE AND ASSISTS IN EDUCATING THEIR STAFFS ABOUT GENERAL ROSE CARE. EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY ALSO SUPPLIES LOCAL NURSERYMEN WITH CONSULTING ROSARIANS WHO ASSIST NURSERY CUSTOMERS IN MAKING PLANT SELECTIONS AND TO AN
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH THE HRS WELCOMED VISITORS AND MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT MONTHLY MEETINGS FEATURING LECTURES PRESENTED BY SPEAKERS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE SOCIETY BROUGHT HORTICULTURE EXPERTS FROM NEW YORK AND MISSISSIPPI TO PRESENT PROGRAMS ON SUSTAINABLE ROSE GARDENING AS WELL AS ROSES THAT CAN BE MAINTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER AND ALSO ON THE BENEFITS OF ROSES GROWING ON ROSA FORTUNIANA ROOTSTOCK. INDUSTRY EXPERTS PRESENTED PROGRAMS ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN GARDEN TOOLS, AS WELL AS GAVE DEMONSTRATIONS ON HOW TO MAINTAIN THOSE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. CONSULTING ROSARIANS FROM THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY, THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE ROSE SOCIETY (BEAUMONT) AND THE DALLAS ROSE SOCIETY PRESENTED PROGRAMS ON CHEMICAL SAFETY, BUILDING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, PLANT PROPAGATION AND HYBRID TEA ROSES REQUIRING MINIMAL CHEMICAL INTERVENTION. THE SOCIETY'S LIAISON WITH THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE (PART OF THE TEXAS A&M SYSTEM) PRESENTED A RESEARCH UPDATE ON THE NATIONAL EARTH- KIND ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO FEATURED SPEAKERS, THE SOCIETY'S CONSULTING ROSARIANS CONTINUED THE "BEGINNERS CORNER" CLASSES TARGETED TO PROVIDE NOVICE GARDENERS WITH HORTICULTURE EDUCATION IN A FORMAT THAT ENCOURAGES INTERACTION WITH PARTICIPANTS. BEGINNERS CORNER PRESENTATIONS INCLUDED (1) UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF ROSES, (2) GROWING ROSES IN CONTAINERS, (3) EXHIBITING ROSES IN COMPETITION, (4) UNDERSTANDING WATER RETENTION CAPABILITIES OF THE SOIL AND (5) COMPANION PLANTS FOR ROSES. HRS BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN IN EXCESS OF 30 PROGRAMS ON ROSE HORTICULTURE (IN ADDITION TO THE SOCIETY-PRESENTED MONTHLY LECTURES) TO (1) OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES, (2) LOCAL GARDEN CLUBS, (3) MASTER GARDENER ORGANIZATIONS, (4) CUSTOMERS AT NURSERY-SPONSORED EVENTS, AND (5) VISITORS TO THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER AND AT OTHER ROSE SOCIETY GATHERINGS AT CITIES IN: TEXAS HOUSTON RICHMOND ROSENBERG FARMER'S BRANCH DALLAS TOMBALL RUSK THE WOODLANDS SAN ANGELO LUFKIN DEER PARK BRYAN CROCKETT SEABROOK MINEOLA MISSISSIPPI JACKSON TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA NEW YORK SOUTHAMPTON MANHATTAN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THE SOCIETY HOSTED A ROSE SHOW AND GARDEN TOURS IN THE SPRING THAT WERE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBERS AT NO CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOCIETY SUPPORTED THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT CONVENTION HELD IN FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS IN THE FALL THAT WAS ATTENDED BY MANY OF THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERS. PUBLIC OUTREACH THE SOCIETY CREATED, MAINTAINS AND/OR HAS SUPPOSED PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA, INCLUDING TWO GARDENS AT THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. SOCIETY MEMBERS ALSO ASSIST AS VOLUNTEERS AT THE HOUSTON ROSE GARDEN IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. IN ADDITION, HRS BOARD MEMBERS (AS WELL AS SOME MEMBERS) MAINTAIN PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS AT SEVERAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS IN HARRIS, BURNET, ECTOR, DALLAS AND HUNT COUNTIES IN TEXAS. OUR CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL RADIO STATION GARDENING SHOWS ANSWERING CALL-IN QUESTIONS ON ROSE GROWING IN THE HOUSTON AREA. ONE OF THE SOCIETY'S BOARD MEMBERS TRAVELED TO NEW YORK IN 2011 TO BE A GUEST ON THE MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO PROGRAM AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOCIETY'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH EFFORTS TO AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN A MILLION LISTENERS. MANY OF THE SOCIETY'S CONSULTING ROSARIANS ARE ALSO PART OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY'S "CYBER CR" PROGRAM - ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL ROSE CARE POSED BY GARDENERS AROUND THE COUNTRY. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY IS THE FINANCIAL UNDERWRITER OF THE EARTH-KIND ENVIRONMENTAL ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM BEING CONDUCTED BY THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE. AS PART OF THIS RESEARCH EFFORT, THE SOCIETY HAS 400 ROSE BUSHES UNDER EVALUATION IN A PUBLIC PLANTING IN THIS MULTI-YEAR STUDY. THE HORTICULTURE RESEARCH EFFORTS SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY HAVE THUS FAR YIELDED PUBLICATION IN PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS, A BOOK CHAPTER IN A PEER-REVIEWED HORTICULTURE TEXTBOOK, A RESEARCH PRESENTATION TO THE SOUTHERN NURSERY ASSOCIATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND MANY INDUSTRY AND TRADE JOURNALS - IN ADDITION TO PUBLICATION IN THE PUBLIC MEDIA. THE PUBLIC DEMAND AND INTEREST IN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ROSE HORTICULTURE HAS ALLOWED THIS RESEARCH EFFORT TO BE EXPANDED TO CURRENTLY INCLUDE 8 UNIVERSITIES IN WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, NEW YORK, LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS AND PUBLIC GARDENS IN TEXAS, NEW YORK, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, KANSAS, IOWA AND NEBRASKA. PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES PRINTS AND DISTRIBUTES 7 DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES ON ALL ASPECTS OF ROSE HORTICULTURE. IN 2011, APPROXIMATELY 7,000 OF THESE BROCHURES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC. AN HRS BOARD MEMBER CO-AUTHORED A BOOK CHAPTER IN A PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC TEXTBOOK, FLORICULTURE & ORNAMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (GLOBAL SCIENCE BOOKS, 2009); A BOOK CHAPTER IN THE SUSTAINABLE ROSE GARDEN - A READER IN ROSE CULTURE (NEWBURY BOOKS, 2010); A RESEARCH PRESENTATION TO THE ROSE INDUSTRY AT THE SOUTHERN NURSERY ASSOCIATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES CONCERNING THE SOCIETY'S EARTH-KIND ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM. THESE BROCHURES ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED BY APPROXIMATELY 80 ROSE SOCIETIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY HRS BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIANS HAVE APPEARED IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAGAZINES SUCH AS: THE AMERICAN ROSE NM PRO (NURSERY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - AN INDUSTRY PUBLICATION) HORTSCIENCE HORTTECHNOLOGY LAWN & LANDSCAPE COWBOYS & INDIANS THE AMERICAN GARDENER PARKS & RECREATION BUSINESS MARTHA STEWART LIVING READERS DIGEST CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR AND IN NEWSPAPERS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION, SUCH AS: HOUSTON CHRONICLE NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED PRESS (32 MEDIA MARKETS NATIONWIDE) AND BY OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES AND GARDEN CLUBS INCLUDING: THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY THE LINN COUNTY ROSE SOCIETY (IOWA) THE MANHATTAN ROSE SOCIETY (NEW YORK) THE DENVER ROSE SOCIETY (COLORADO) THE SOUTHAMPTON ROSE SOCIETY (NEW YORK) THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ROSE SOCIETY (FLORIDA) THE JACKSONVILLE ROSE SOCIETY (FLORIDA) THE ROSE SOCIETY OF GREATER ST. LEWIS (MISSOURI) THE HOUSTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS THE TEXAS ROSE RUSTLERS THE CENLA ROSE SOCIETY THE INDIA ROSE SOCIETY (ASIA). MEMBER ARTICLES HAVE ALSO BEEN PUBLISHED BY THE TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION. SOCIETY MEMBERS ADDITIONALLY WORK WITH LOCAL NURSERYMEN TO PROVIDE ARTICLES OF INTEREST THAT ARE PUBLISHED ON LOCAL NURSERY WEBSITES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 13,443
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32 13,443
Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
ROBIN HOUGHClick to see attachment
915 OAK VISTA CT
FRIENDSWOOD,TX77546
 PRESIDENT8.00 0    
DAN LAWLORClick to see attachment
6707 HIGH KNOLL DRIVE
SUGAR LAND,TX77479
 FIRST V.P.8.00 0    
LIZ DUHONClick to see attachment
PO BOX 3155
SPRING,TX77383
 DIRECTOR8.00 0    
RENEE CUMMINSClick to see attachment
2 W 11TH PLACE
HOUSTON,TX77005
 THIRD V.P.8.00 0    
SUSAN KELLYClick to see attachment
7014 SHADY ARBOR LN
HOUSTON,TX77040
 SECRETARY8.00 0    
RALPH TWISSClick to see attachment
835 BEL MAR STREET
SUGAR LAND,TX77478
 TREASURER8.00 0    
PATSY WILLIAMSClick to see attachment
2502 LEPRECHAUN LANE
HOUSTON,TX77017
 EDITOR8.00 0    
DONALD BURGERClick to see attachment
PO BOX 70828
HOUSTON,TX77270
 PAST PRESIDE8.00 0    
GAYE HAMMONDClick to see attachment
8627 DEEP VALLEY
HOUSTON,TX77044
 DIRECTOR8.00 0    
BAXTER WILLIAMSClick to see attachment
2502 LEPRECHAUN LANE
HOUSTON,TX77017
 SECOND V.P.8.00 0    
MARY BAHNClick to see attachment
10 SO BRIAR HOLLOW LN UNIT13
HOUSTON,TX77027
 PARLIAMENT8.00 0    
Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletRALPH TWISS TREAS Telephone no. bullet (281) 242-8613
Located at bullet835 BEL MAR STREET
SUGAR LAND,TX ZIP + 4bullet774783301
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ.................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Employer identification number

23-7009662
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
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12
 
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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14
 
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15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 14,921 11,170 1,234 2,023 9,407 38,755
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 8,194 4,998 10,045 3,914 4,325 31,476
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..     64,257 14,743 5,377 84,377
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 23,115 16,168 75,536 20,680 19,109 154,608
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 3,194         3,194
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 3,194         3,194
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           151,414
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 23,115 16,168 75,536 20,680 19,109 154,608
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 6,726 5,367 2,334 4,560 1,460 20,447
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 6,726 5,367 2,334 4,560 1,460 20,447
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 29,841 21,535 77,870 25,240 20,569 175,055
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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86.500 %
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84.550 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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12.000 %
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14.000 %
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20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
THE ORGANIZATION IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY (A 501(C)(3) ENTITY) AND EXTENDS GRANTS TO THAT ORGANIZATION. THE HRS ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SPONSORED BY OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES IN 2011. THE SOCIETY IS ALSO THE FINANCIAL UNDERWRITER FOR THE NATIONAL EARTH-KIND ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND THROUGH THAT PROGRAM HAS EXTENDED FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND GRANTS TO TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY.
 
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
Employer identification number

23-7009662
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY 420 SCD 50 HOUSTON & TEXAS GARDEN CLUB 25 ROYAL NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY 15 0
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES INSURANCE 250 BANK FEES 46 CREDIT CARD FEES 479 HRS WEBSITE 447 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,059 MISCELLANEOUS 1,537 PO BOX RENTAL & MAIL PERM 190 SHOW TRAILER EXPENSE 82 SHOWS, SEMINARS,EDUCATION 4,372 STATE SALES TAX 30 STORAGE FEES 1,470 TOTAL 9,962
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY (THE SOCIETY) PROMOTES HORTICULTURE EDUCATION THROUGH ITS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS IN STATES. THE SOCIETY PRODUCES, SUPPORTS AND/OR SPONSORS ROSE PROGRAMS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, DEMONSTRATIONS, SEMINARS AND CONVENTIONS FOR THE GARDENING PUBLIC AND THE ROSE INDUSTRY. THE SOCIETY PROVIDES SERVICES, NOT ONLY TO ITS MEMBERS, BUT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY (1) PUBLISHING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, (2) HOSTING ROSE COMPETITIONS WITH CERTIFIED JUDGES, (3) DISPENSING INFORMATION ABOUT GOOD ROSE HUSBANDRY AND THE USE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRACTICES, (4) SPONSORING ROSE GARDEN TOURS, AND (5) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ROSE RELATED PRODUCTS. THE SOCIETY WORKS WITH LOCAL NURSERYMEN BRINGING THEM NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN ROSE HORTICULTURE AND ASSISTS IN EDUCATING THEIR STAFFS ABOUT GENERAL ROSE CARE. EACH YEAR THE SOCIETY ALSO SUPPLIES LOCAL NURSERYMEN WITH CONSULTING ROSARIANS WHO ASSIST NURSERY CUSTOMERS IN MAKING PLANT SELECTIONS AND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT ROSE CARE. TO FURTHER STIMULATE PUBLIC INTEREST IN ROSES, THE SOCIETY (1) CONDUCTS CONSULTING ROSARIAN PROGRAMS AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL, (2) PUBLISHES SEVEN PRODUCES LAWN AND GARDEN SHOW EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES, (3) MAINTAINS A FREE LENDING LIBRARY FOR USE BY MEMBERS AND (4) DISPENSES INFORMATION VIA ELECTRONIC AND TELEPHONE SERVICES RELATING TO ROSE GROWING.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH THE HRS WELCOMED VISITORS AND MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT MONTHLY MEETINGS FEATURING LECTURES PRESENTED BY SPEAKERS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE SOCIETY BROUGHT HORTICULTURE EXPERTS FROM NEW YORK AND MISSISSIPPI TO PRESENT PROGRAMS ON SUSTAINABLE ROSE GARDENING AS WELL AS ROSES THAT CAN BE MAINTAINED IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER AND ALSO ON THE BENEFITS OF ROSES GROWING ON ROSA FORTUNIANA ROOTSTOCK. INDUSTRY EXPERTS PRESENTED PROGRAMS ON NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN GARDEN TOOLS, AS WELL AS GAVE DEMONSTRATIONS ON HOW TO MAINTAIN THOSE TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. CONSULTING ROSARIANS FROM THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY, THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE ROSE SOCIETY (BEAUMONT) AND THE DALLAS ROSE SOCIETY PRESENTED PROGRAMS ON CHEMICAL SAFETY, BUILDING IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, PLANT PROPAGATION AND HYBRID TEA ROSES REQUIRING MINIMAL CHEMICAL INTERVENTION. THE SOCIETY'S LIAISON WITH THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE (PART OF THE TEXAS A&M SYSTEM) PRESENTED A RESEARCH UPDATE ON THE NATIONAL EARTH- KIND ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO FEATURED SPEAKERS, THE SOCIETY'S CONSULTING ROSARIANS CONTINUED THE "BEGINNERS CORNER" CLASSES TARGETED TO PROVIDE NOVICE GARDENERS WITH HORTICULTURE EDUCATION IN A FORMAT THAT ENCOURAGES INTERACTION WITH PARTICIPANTS. BEGINNERS CORNER PRESENTATIONS INCLUDED (1) UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF ROSES, (2) GROWING ROSES IN CONTAINERS, (3) EXHIBITING ROSES IN COMPETITION, (4) UNDERSTANDING WATER RETENTION CAPABILITIES OF THE SOIL AND (5) COMPANION PLANTS FOR ROSES. HRS BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN IN EXCESS OF 30 PROGRAMS ON ROSE HORTICULTURE (IN ADDITION TO THE SOCIETY-PRESENTED MONTHLY LECTURES) TO (1) OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES, (2) LOCAL GARDEN CLUBS, (3) MASTER GARDENER ORGANIZATIONS, (4) CUSTOMERS AT NURSERY-SPONSORED EVENTS, AND (5) VISITORS TO THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER AND AT OTHER ROSE SOCIETY GATHERINGS AT CITIES IN: TEXAS HOUSTON RICHMOND ROSENBERG FARMER'S BRANCH DALLAS TOMBALL RUSK THE WOODLANDS SAN ANGELO LUFKIN DEER PARK BRYAN CROCKETT SEABROOK MINEOLA MISSISSIPPI JACKSON TENNESSEE CHATTANOOGA NEW YORK SOUTHAMPTON MANHATTAN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES THE SOCIETY HOSTED A ROSE SHOW AND GARDEN TOURS IN THE SPRING THAT WERE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBERS AT NO CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY, THE SOCIETY SUPPORTED THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT CONVENTION HELD IN FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS IN THE FALL THAT WAS ATTENDED BY MANY OF THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERS. PUBLIC OUTREACH THE SOCIETY CREATED, MAINTAINS AND/OR HAS SUPPOSED PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA, INCLUDING TWO GARDENS AT THE AMERICAN ROSE CENTER IN SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA. SOCIETY MEMBERS ALSO ASSIST AS VOLUNTEERS AT THE HOUSTON ROSE GARDEN IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. IN ADDITION, HRS BOARD MEMBERS (AS WELL AS SOME MEMBERS) MAINTAIN PUBLIC ROSE PLANTINGS AT SEVERAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS IN HARRIS, BURNET, ECTOR, DALLAS AND HUNT COUNTIES IN TEXAS. OUR CONSULTING ROSARIAN MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN LOCAL RADIO STATION GARDENING SHOWS ANSWERING CALL-IN QUESTIONS ON ROSE GROWING IN THE HOUSTON AREA. ONE OF THE SOCIETY'S BOARD MEMBERS TRAVELED TO NEW YORK IN 2011 TO BE A GUEST ON THE MARTHA STEWART LIVING RADIO PROGRAM AND PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE SOCIETY'S ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH EFFORTS TO AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN A MILLION LISTENERS. MANY OF THE SOCIETY'S CONSULTING ROSARIANS ARE ALSO PART OF THE AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY'S "CYBER CR" PROGRAM - ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT LOCAL ROSE CARE POSED BY GARDENERS AROUND THE COUNTRY. RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY IS THE FINANCIAL UNDERWRITER OF THE EARTH-KIND ENVIRONMENTAL ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM BEING CONDUCTED BY THE TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE. AS PART OF THIS RESEARCH EFFORT, THE SOCIETY HAS 400 ROSE BUSHES UNDER EVALUATION IN A PUBLIC PLANTING IN THIS MULTI-YEAR STUDY. THE HORTICULTURE RESEARCH EFFORTS SPONSORED BY THE SOCIETY HAVE THUS FAR YIELDED PUBLICATION IN PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS, A BOOK CHAPTER IN A PEER-REVIEWED HORTICULTURE TEXTBOOK, A RESEARCH PRESENTATION TO THE SOUTHERN NURSERY ASSOCIATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND MANY INDUSTRY AND TRADE JOURNALS - IN ADDITION TO PUBLICATION IN THE PUBLIC MEDIA. THE PUBLIC DEMAND AND INTEREST IN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ROSE HORTICULTURE HAS ALLOWED THIS RESEARCH EFFORT TO BE EXPANDED TO CURRENTLY INCLUDE 8 UNIVERSITIES IN WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, KANSAS, NEBRASKA, NEW YORK, LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS AND PUBLIC GARDENS IN TEXAS, NEW YORK, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, KANSAS, IOWA AND NEBRASKA. PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL THE SOCIETY PUBLISHES PRINTS AND DISTRIBUTES 7 DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES ON ALL ASPECTS OF ROSE HORTICULTURE. IN 2011, APPROXIMATELY 7,000 OF THESE BROCHURES WERE DISTRIBUTED WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC. AN HRS BOARD MEMBER CO-AUTHORED A BOOK CHAPTER IN A PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC TEXTBOOK, FLORICULTURE & ORNAMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (GLOBAL SCIENCE BOOKS, 2009); A BOOK CHAPTER IN THE SUSTAINABLE ROSE GARDEN - A READER IN ROSE CULTURE (NEWBURY BOOKS, 2010); A RESEARCH PRESENTATION TO THE ROSE INDUSTRY AT THE SOUTHERN NURSERY ASSOCIATION RESEARCH CONFERENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES CONCERNING THE SOCIETY'S EARTH-KIND ROSE RESEARCH PROGRAM. THESE BROCHURES ARE BEING DISTRIBUTED BY APPROXIMATELY 80 ROSE SOCIETIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES WRITTEN BY HRS BOARD MEMBERS AND CONSULTING ROSARIANS HAVE APPEARED IN LOCAL AND NATIONAL MAGAZINES SUCH AS: THE AMERICAN ROSE NM PRO (NURSERY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - AN INDUSTRY PUBLICATION) HORTSCIENCE HORTTECHNOLOGY LAWN & LANDSCAPE COWBOYS & INDIANS THE AMERICAN GARDENER PARKS & RECREATION BUSINESS MARTHA STEWART LIVING READERS DIGEST CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR AND IN NEWSPAPERS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION, SUCH AS: HOUSTON CHRONICLE NEW YORK TIMES ASSOCIATED PRESS (32 MEDIA MARKETS NATIONWIDE) AND BY OTHER ROSE SOCIETIES AND GARDEN CLUBS INCLUDING: THE HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY THE LINN COUNTY ROSE SOCIETY (IOWA) THE MANHATTAN ROSE SOCIETY (NEW YORK) THE DENVER ROSE SOCIETY (COLORADO) THE SOUTHAMPTON ROSE SOCIETY (NEW YORK) THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ROSE SOCIETY (FLORIDA) THE JACKSONVILLE ROSE SOCIETY (FLORIDA) THE ROSE SOCIETY OF GREATER ST. LEWIS (MISSOURI) THE HOUSTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS THE TEXAS ROSE RUSTLERS THE CENLA ROSE SOCIETY THE INDIA ROSE SOCIETY (ASIA). MEMBER ARTICLES HAVE ALSO BEEN PUBLISHED BY THE TEXAS NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION. SOCIETY MEMBERS ADDITIONALLY WORK WITH LOCAL NURSERYMEN TO PROVIDE ARTICLES OF INTEREST THAT ARE PUBLISHED ON LOCAL NURSERY WEBSITES.
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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
Name:
HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY
AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY
EIN: 23-7009662
Person Name Explanation
ROBIN HOUGH  
DAN LAWLOR  
LIZ DUHON  
RENEE CUMMINS  
SUSAN KELLY  
RALPH TWISS  
PATSY WILLIAMS  
DONALD BURGER  
GAYE HAMMOND  
BAXTER WILLIAMS  
MARY BAHN