Providence
Medical Center St Vincent hosts employee Rose Clubs. The
organization enjoys support from Tualatin Valley Rose society in the
form of seminars and discussion groups presented by TVRS
Consulting Rosarians and Judges for their annual Rose Shows. All
Providence employees
are eligible to submit entries to these shows.
Judges arrange the entries by type and color class, then award 1st 2nd
and 3rd place and Honorable mention ribbons according to American Rose
Society Guidelines for Judging Roses. The Best of Show and 3 Special
Merit entries receive Rosette ribbons. The winner of Best of Show has
their name engraved on a perpetual trophy.
The Shows
original purpose was to create community. Over
time the Rose Sale Fund raiser was added to benefit the Volunteers
Pledge. We added the Rose Arrangement
competition to bring yet another element of beauty and community. We believe this to be a wonderful tie in
with our Providence mission. This
competition is open all
St. Vincent Hospital and campus staff
and this year we assed entry classes for Novices and Retirees. We hope everyone is encouraged to
participate and come cheer your coworkers as well.
In addition, we noticed that
that there were
so very many people that come into the hospital. People
come here for a variety of reasons,
ailments and support for patients. As we worked the show we realized
just what
it means to someone who is under stress. We
heard people over and over say how nice it was to see a bit of beauty
in their otherwise and sometimes sad experience of having to come into
the
hospital. “How unexpected” they said;
“How nice it made them feel!” “What a
sight!” So many people took flower names
down and others recognized co-workers names on the entries. Many conversation and smiles started over the
simple beauty of the flowers.
Because of
these comments from patients, families and staff we extended the show
to a two
day viewing in order to touch more people. We hope that you
understand that the beauty of the rose or arrangement that you
contribute will
be enjoyed by as many people as we can possibly reach it those two days. Know that your rose will be given to the
event to serve this amazing sight. With
any remaining roses, we make arrangements and decorate they hospital.
Thank you
to everyone who help make this event beautiful.
The Staff
& Volunteers of Providence St. Vincent Medical Cente
2018 WINNERS
HOTICULTURE
Best of
Show......Dr.Marguerite Cohen......Olympiad
Best of Show, Novice.....Olivia Derridinger
Best of Show, Retiree
......Stephen Campbell
ARRANGEMENTS
Best of Show....................Kim Morris
Special Merit..................Pat McClean
