About the New York Chapter
The American Rhododendron Society is a vital, active, non-profit organization which welcomes new members. The New York Chapter, centered on Long Island, NY, is one of many chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and the World that encourage interest in and disseminate knowledge about rhododendrons and azaleas. We provide a medium through which all persons interested in rhododendrons and azaleas may communicate and cooperate with others through education, meetings, publications, scientific studies, research and other similar activities. Our Chapter is an enthusiastic group of people who volunteer their time and energy towards the success of the organization.
Meetings: All are welcome to attend our meetings free of charge. Meetings are held once per month in Sept., October, November, January, February, March, April, and May.
At present, all our meetings are usually scheduled for Sunday afternoons at 2 PM . All meetings, unless noted otherwise, are held at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay, NY.
The New York Chapter holds a Spring Plant Sale that coincides with the opening weekend of Old Westbury Gardens. Unusual rhododendrons and azaleas that are not readily available at local nurseries are sold at this three-day event.
In addition to regular meetings, our chapter has April and May Flower Shows where the beauty and broad spectrum of our favorite plant can be appreciated. We also have an unusual Fall foliage show to display the varieties of leaf shapes and colors.
Propagation Workshops and other events for the beginner are held during the summer months at Planting Fields.
Yearly schedules do vary so please consult the Newsletter.
Officers And Board Members Of The NY Chapter
(please note: elections for the following nominees will take place at the Summer Social)
President
Marvin Fisher 631-838-1477 marlin77@optonline.net
First Vice President
Cathy Bird Cathybird26@hotmail.com
Second Vice President
Bruce Feller 631-689-9498 thefellers@verizon.net
Membership
Marianne Feller 631-689-9498 thefellers@verizon.net
Treasurer
Dennis Stallone dstallon@yahoo.com
Newsletter Editor
Jim Fry, 631-495-6531 JimsCreatures@verizon.net
2013 Board Members
Alice Ford
Hanna Kennedy
Rosemary Mauro RaMauro@yahoo.com
2014 Board Members
Linda Fisher rinkydink@optonline.net
Marianne Feller
2015 Board Members
Tom Appell tamappell@peoplepc.com
Jim Fry
Murray Weissbach
Past Presidents
Jim Fry, 631-495-6531 JimsCreatures@verizon.net
Bruce Feller 631-689-9498 thefellers@verizon.net