Membership
A Siuslaw Chapter membership form can be downloaded, completed, and mailed.
The easy application download is in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the membership application. Applications may also be obtained from the Chapter Hospitality Hosts.
With this membership you receive the quarterly ARS Journal with a wide variety of information on hybridizing, growing techniques, conventions and much more.
You can renew your membership by email by downloading the Membership Renewal Form/Email. This is a MS Word document that you can fill in on your computer and email.
Our chapter monthly newsletter “Macrophyllum” full of the latest activities, the plant of the month and Dr. Rhody answers your questions.
Free passes to the Rhododendron Botanical Species Garden in Federal Way, Washington.
10% discounts on rhododendrons and azaleas from member nurseries:
Bones Nursery, Florence 541-997-3082
Thompson’s Nursery, Waldport 541-563-3676
Mowbray Gardens, 541-999-5425
Discounts on rhododendron/azalea products. Please show name tag to receive discount on Rhodies and Azaleas
We sponsor the nation’s top-rated flower shows in April and May each year.
Tours of private and public gardens.
The opportunity to support and maintain a beautiful city park.
Year round educational meetings and activities including a summer picnic and a Christmas party.
Unlimited support in the care and propagation of rhododendrons and azaleas plus hands-on propagation at cutting parties.
The opportunity to attend Rhododendron Conventions and Conferences with speakers and garden tours.
Obtain rare and scarce plants at plant games, auctions or sales.
Furthermore many other interesting and informative events such as plant auctions and involvement in the City of Florence’s annual Rhododendron weekend festivities.
And last but not least, the excitement and camaraderie of fellow rhododendron and azalea lovers.
The easy application download is in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the membership application. Applications may also be obtained from the Chapter Hospitality Hosts.
Benefits of a Siuslaw Chapter ARS Membership
Member of an International Organization, The American Rhododendron Society, with over 70 chapters worldwide...for a small fee, you may join as many of these chapters as you wish.With this membership you receive the quarterly ARS Journal with a wide variety of information on hybridizing, growing techniques, conventions and much more.
You can renew your membership by email by downloading the Membership Renewal Form/Email. This is a MS Word document that you can fill in on your computer and email.
Our chapter monthly newsletter “Macrophyllum” full of the latest activities, the plant of the month and Dr. Rhody answers your questions.
Free passes to the Rhododendron Botanical Species Garden in Federal Way, Washington.
10% discounts on rhododendrons and azaleas from member nurseries:
Bones Nursery, Florence 541-997-3082
Thompson’s Nursery, Waldport 541-563-3676
Mowbray Gardens, 541-999-5425
Discounts on rhododendron/azalea products. Please show name tag to receive discount on Rhodies and Azaleas
We sponsor the nation’s top-rated flower shows in April and May each year.
Tours of private and public gardens.
The opportunity to support and maintain a beautiful city park.
Year round educational meetings and activities including a summer picnic and a Christmas party.
Unlimited support in the care and propagation of rhododendrons and azaleas plus hands-on propagation at cutting parties.
The opportunity to attend Rhododendron Conventions and Conferences with speakers and garden tours.
Obtain rare and scarce plants at plant games, auctions or sales.
Furthermore many other interesting and informative events such as plant auctions and involvement in the City of Florence’s annual Rhododendron weekend festivities.
And last but not least, the excitement and camaraderie of fellow rhododendron and azalea lovers.
Development Fund
The Siuslaw Chapter Development Fund allows Chapter members, family and friends to contribute gifts in honor of, or in memory of, a Chapter member. To date the fund has received contributions in memory of members and family members and to honor birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. All donations are used to further the genus rhododendron with special Chapter activities. Letters will be sent, when appropriate, to the individual or family who is being honored. Tax deductible documentation will be issued upon the receipt of a donation. The Chapter would like to thank you for your generosity. Just print out the PDF form below.Development Fund Donation Form
Past Chapter Presidents
Dr. DeVern Pinnock 1970Galen Baxter 1971-72
Don Houghton 1973
Bruce Pratt 1974-76
Eugene Cockeram 1977-78
Mike Bones 1979
Galen Baxter 1980-81
Dave Shepherd 1982-83
Helen Baxter 1984-85
Thurston Skei 1986-88
Eugene Cockeram 1989-90
Jan Shepherd 1991-92
Dan Bones 1993-94
Mike Bones 1995-96
Jim Smith 1997-98
Dan Bones 1999
Mike Bones 2000-05
Everett Hall 2006
Mike Bones 2007-10
Bill Hennig 2011
Larry Jensen 2012-15
Mike Bones 2016-2019
Larry Jensen 2020-2021
Day Farrald 2022-present