Yesterday the VFAA held their Annual General Meeting, Christmas lunch and in the afternoon we all enjoyed a wonderful demonstration by Jodi Forbes.

Our Treasurer, Maxine Webb, of many years and a long-time member of the VFAA as well as 20 years on the committee, has retired from the role. Josie, our President, presented Maxine with a Life Membership Award, a bouquet of flowers and a yummy looking box of Ferrero Rocher! Thank you Maxine for all the hours you have spent keeping the finances in check and also for the long journey from Wangaratta for our meetings.

Josie gave us an insight about her visit to the Manchester Interflora World Cup she attended in September.

Noreen demonstrated a Mark Pampling inspired “stand” which will be our February workshop, plus a Himmeli design which both she and Josie used in their Christmas arrangements.

I will attach Jodi’s demonstration designs in another post.

UP COMING SHOW

THE ROSE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA INC. A0002241S

Presents: Spring Rose Show 2023 Roses – Old and New

VENUE Mt Waverley Community Centre Melways 70E1

Open to public Saturday 11th November – 1.00pm to 5.00pm Sunday 12th November – 10.00am to 5.00pm

FLORAL ART “The Art of the Rose” Bench Arrangement, view from the front, roses must be prominent.. Any horticultural material and embellishments may be used. Space allowed 75cm

Sandra Turner Award plus Blue Ribbon. 1st Prize $50.00 2nd Prize $15.00

Contact: Jacinta Burke by email jacinta02@optusnet.com.au or phone 0401 494 554 before 8 November 2023