Our Mission
The Portland Rose Society is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including the encouragement, extension, education, improvement, and development of rose culture.
In addition, it will assist the City of Portland in maintaining its position as the “City of Roses.”
When & Where We Meet
Membership meetings are held the last Monday of every month from October to June at the Oaks Park Dance Pavilion. Meetings start at 7:30pm, with a pre-meeting social beginning at 7:00pm.
2025 - 2026 Board Members
President:
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President:
Treasurer:
Recording Secretary:
Kimberly Bown
Michael Humphrey, Dr. Charold Baer
Geneane Stahl
Katherine Johnson
Janet Rickel
Committee Chairs
Advisory Committee: Kathy Schach, Michael Humphrey, Jim Stahl
American Rose Society Liaison: Michael Humphrey
Attire: Molly Bauck
Chatter Co-Editors: Dr. Charold Baer & Dr. Rich Baer
Communications: Molly Bauck
Finance Committee: Dr. Charold Baer, Mike Humphrey, Kimberly Bown
Finance Committee Chair: Katherine Johnson
Gold Award Garden Chair: Paul Raab
Hospitality Co-Chairs: Marjorie Foglesong & Sandi Decker
Judges Co-Chairs: Gretchen & Michael Humphrey
Librarian: Kathy Kromm
Members at Large: Shelagh Kaseburg & Shirley Roggen
Outreach Chair: Judy Fleck
Pacific North West District Liaison: Michael Humphrey
Parliamentarian: Dr. Charold Baer
Portland Parks Liaison: Rachel Burlington
Product sales: Matt Hastings, Jim Folglesong, Bill Hemmerling
Program Chair: Rochella Farnand
Promotions, Publicity, and Planning Committee: Gretchen Humphrey
Properties: Jim Wolford
Rose Show Clerk Chairs: Kathy Schach & Sandi Decker
Trophy Chair: Dr. Charold Baer
Webmaster: Natalie Coulter