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Presents information on conventions and shows held by several chrysanthemum societies affiliated with the National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) in the U.S. in 2003. Blue Ridge Chrysanthemum Society Fourty-Fourth Annual Show in Roanoke, Virginia; Central Carolina Chrysanthemum Society annual show in Raleigh, North Carolina; Central Ohio Chrysanthemum Society annual chrysanthemum show in Columbus, Ohio; Columbia River Chapter NCS flower show in Portland, Oregon; Descanso Chrysanthemum Society annual show in La Canada, California.

The article mentions the response to an article appeared in June 2016 issue of the periodical related to National Chrysanthemum Society's system of judging including component essential for evaluating under bloom form, faults in judgment like misnamed cultivator, and proper classification of blooms.

The article discusses the highlights of the 13th annual meeting of the northeastern National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) Judges Council on March 21, 2009 in Morristown, New Jersey attended by six accredited judges. Among the topics discussed are the availability of judges on the NCS convention, review of the NCS show and the NCS Classification Handbook. The judges announced that there were no applicants for the March 2009 Candidate Exam but a school for the New York and New Jersey candidates will be made for the 2010 exams.

The article reports on the fifty-second Annual Chrysanthemum Show of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society (LICS) at Hicks Nursery in Westbury, New England. Eighty-eight exhibits shown by only thirteen LICS growers stirred a great deal of interest at the event. LICS members provided instructional talks on growing mums in conjunction with the show at the nursery. Joan Corbisiero grabbed the trophies for Best Incurve Heather James. Other trophy winners are enumerated.

Reports on the 51st Annual Chrysanthemum Show held by the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society at Hicks Nursery in Westbury, New York from October 14 to 16, 2005. Number of exhibits in the show; Highlights of the event; Recipients of various awards at the show.

Presents information on the topics discussed during the annual meeting of northeastern National Chrysanthemum Society Convention and Show judges held at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, New Jersey on March 12, 2005. Findings of Richard Heeseler with regard to white rust; Types of cultivars allowed in regular classes of the show; Schedule of the 2006 judge meeting.

The article offers information on the U.S. National Chrysanthemum Society's (NCS) Examination for Candidate Judges to be held on March 7-15, 2015 or May 2-9, 2015 where those who pass will become NCS Accredited Judges. Topics include the minimum requirements for taking the Candidate Exam, the availability of sample tests from Judges Schools Chair, Joan Corbisiero, and a tip on getting a head start by studying the latest edition of the NCS Beginner's Handbook and NCS Advanced Grower's Handbook.

The article offers information on the Candidate Examination also called Course 1 Exam for National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) members who want to become NCS Accredited Judges. It mentions the availability of sample tests from the Judges Schools Chair Joan Corbisiero and the list of requirements including NCS membership, three blue ribbon cultivar stems and evidence of service to a regional, national or chapter show. It also notes that the Exam can be taken in March or May 2014.

The author presents to the members of the National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) proposed amendments to the NCS bylaws for their approval. The proposed amendments and the rationale behind them are stated including the proposal to change the allowed number of NCS members from the same chapter that can serve in the NCS Board of Directors. The amendments were proposed in light of the decreasing number of NCS members and chapters.

The article announces the changes in the National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) & Judges Handbook which were approved by the NCS board during the 2007 convention. The changes include Section H on page 42 of the handbook which will be referred to as Youth Section instead of Junior Section. Other referrences to junior in the handbook have subsequently been changed to youth.

The article discusses the highlights of the Judges symposium held at the 2007 National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) Convention on November 2, 2007 in Pasadena, California. The symposium was presided by Joan Corbisiero, NCS Judges Schools chairman, and Kathryn Andersen, NCS Judges Credentials chairman. The new entry card which was approved by the NCS board for use in chrysanthemum shows was presented by Master Judge Robert Howell. They also discussed selected point scoring items including spray form and spray grace when point scoring.

The article presents the proposed amendments to the National Chrysanthemums Society's (NCS) bylaws. During the 2007 annual convention, the NCS Board of Directors voted to change the fiscal year from the present calendar starting October 1 to September 30 to January 1 to December 31. The change will allow income and expenses from the society's annual convention to be accounted for within the same fiscal year. The amendments will be presented for approval by the membership at the 2008 annual convention.

The article announces the National Chrysanthemum Society's search for flower show judges. The Candidate Examination, or the Course 1 Exam, will be offered at the chapter level by Judge Schools and Credentials Committee between the dates of March 1-9 or May 3-10, 2008. Those who are interested are advised to refer to the "NCS Show and Judges Handbook," 2004 edition, for requirements.

The article discusses show policies established by the National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS). These include the recognition of a level playing field for all exhibitors through the rules of the show schedule. It states that the show schedule cannot be exclusionary as far as NCS awards are concerned on the basis of non-chapter membership. Shows that do not conform to these policies are not allowed to offer NCS Medal Certificates.

The article highlights the Judges' Symposium held at the 2006 National Chrysanthemum Society (NCS) Convention in Herndon, Virginia on October 19, 2006. The key topic of the symposium was a discussion on various aspects of classification. NCS Classification Chairman Jim Hackett presented a summary of his committee's activities including a proposal that the color green be included in the Color Key in the NCS Handbook on Chrysanthemum Classification.

This article offers information on the examination for candidate judges, for the National Chrysanthemum Society shows, to be held from March 3-11, 2007 or May 5-13, 2007.

The article reports on the candidate examination of judges for National Chrysanthemum Society trade shows in the U.S. in 2006. The requirements to take the exam are enumerated. The deadlines for applications are noted.