2020 ADS Regional Service Award Kathy Tinius
If Webster had an entry for “Most Deserving Recipient of the AHS National Service Award,” we would certainly find a picture of Kathy Tinius. Her
tireless efforts, her expert organizational skills, and her heartfelt passion for the promotion of daylilies are undeniable. Even though she has been in
Region 15 for a relatively short time, her accomplishment and contributions are mounting. She is undoubtedly a jewel in the AHS crown, just as she
is for the Region 15, Georgetown Area Daylily Club (GADC).
Prior to moving to Myrtle Beach, Kathy was a member of the National Capital Daylily Society, where she found one of her passions...flower shows.
Upon joining GADC, she quickly shared that passion by single handedly organizing and running its first flower show.
Within her first year, Kathy stepped into the 2013 Summer Regional in Georgetown, SC, and thoroughly impressed Heidi Douglas as a genuine
asset, too good to go untapped. “I enjoyed working with Kathy so much that I knew I wanted her to be the Vice President during my Presidential
term. Initially, Kathy hesitated, citing her inexperience,” Heidi recalled. Fortunately, Kathy dove right into that position the following year. Her
dedicated efforts, coupled with those of President Heidi Douglas, contributed to membership revitalization and renewed goals at the club level. A
breath of spring for an already great club.
But Kathy Tinius wears many hats... from her club leadership with a helping hand for everyone and her expertise in everything, to her personal life
with extensive volunteer work (i.e.: The Friends of the Carolina Master Chorale and heartfelt dog rescue activities), and in her Region 15 goal-driven
work as the editor of the newsletter, the Hemalina.
Assuming the role as editor of the Hemalina after only a few years of her membership was an outstanding accomplishment. A few of Kathy’s initial
goals have been to involve more Region 15 members as contributors in an effort to have more interesting and informative articles, to enhance the
newsletter with attractive layouts and the beauty of daylilies, to help promote and seek advertising funding, and to complete it all in a timely
manner. Her major success deservedly earned the Best Newsletter Award and the Best Use of Pictures and Graphics Award at the 2017 National
convention. A true testament to her hard work and dedication.
In her continual efforts to promote the love and understanding of daylilies, Kathy has visited various venues to give her own PowerPoint
presentations and educational programs. She always returns with rave reviews and often with increased club membership.
As an ADS member, Ms. Tinius enthusiastically attends Region 15 Summer Regionals, Fall Meetings, and National Conventions. Her motivation is to
further educate herself, to meet national members, and to network for the advancement of the ADS and her beloved daylilies. Appreciating the
tremendous labor and enjoying the resulting beautiful gardens are added perks. Kathy always shows up with a donated basket, a helping hand, and
more often than not, plenty of organizational assistance prior to the event.
As co-chair for the 2018 AHS National Convention in Myrtle Beach, Kathy went above and beyond her responsibilities. She sets a high bar and led
by example in every way. Yet, ask Kathy about her accomplishments or contributions on behalf of Region 15 or GADC, and she will humbly reply
with a shoulder shrug. She will then go on to acknowledge and credit the countless others who volunteered to help with the National. Because of
her copious networking and the tremendous respect Kathy has earned in Region 15 and far beyond, the response to her quest for volunteers
exceeded all expectations. Without doubt, everyone knows that beyond her ready smile and quiet demeanor, lies a fiercely dedicated, unrelenting
activist at all levels of the ADS. Kathy Tinius is truly an inspiration!
Upmost to consider in Kathy Tinius’s nomination is the fact that her myriad of accomplishments have occurred during a relatively short
membership.
• a valuable asset at the 2013 Summer Regional, even as a newbie
• a coach/cochairman for the hugely successful 2018 National Convention
• the editor of the award winning “Hemalina” for Region15
• the tireless Vice President and invaluable member of Georgetown Area Daylily Club
• a motivator and educator for anything “daylily” ... etc., etc., etc.
Kathy Tinius is truly deserving of the coveted AHS Service Award for Region
tireless efforts, her expert organizational skills, and her heartfelt passion for the promotion of daylilies are undeniable. Even though she has been in
Region 15 for a relatively short time, her accomplishment and contributions are mounting. She is undoubtedly a jewel in the AHS crown, just as she
is for the Region 15, Georgetown Area Daylily Club (GADC).
Prior to moving to Myrtle Beach, Kathy was a member of the National Capital Daylily Society, where she found one of her passions...flower shows.
Upon joining GADC, she quickly shared that passion by single handedly organizing and running its first flower show.
Within her first year, Kathy stepped into the 2013 Summer Regional in Georgetown, SC, and thoroughly impressed Heidi Douglas as a genuine
asset, too good to go untapped. “I enjoyed working with Kathy so much that I knew I wanted her to be the Vice President during my Presidential
term. Initially, Kathy hesitated, citing her inexperience,” Heidi recalled. Fortunately, Kathy dove right into that position the following year. Her
dedicated efforts, coupled with those of President Heidi Douglas, contributed to membership revitalization and renewed goals at the club level. A
breath of spring for an already great club.
But Kathy Tinius wears many hats... from her club leadership with a helping hand for everyone and her expertise in everything, to her personal life
with extensive volunteer work (i.e.: The Friends of the Carolina Master Chorale and heartfelt dog rescue activities), and in her Region 15 goal-driven
work as the editor of the newsletter, the Hemalina.
Assuming the role as editor of the Hemalina after only a few years of her membership was an outstanding accomplishment. A few of Kathy’s initial
goals have been to involve more Region 15 members as contributors in an effort to have more interesting and informative articles, to enhance the
newsletter with attractive layouts and the beauty of daylilies, to help promote and seek advertising funding, and to complete it all in a timely
manner. Her major success deservedly earned the Best Newsletter Award and the Best Use of Pictures and Graphics Award at the 2017 National
convention. A true testament to her hard work and dedication.
In her continual efforts to promote the love and understanding of daylilies, Kathy has visited various venues to give her own PowerPoint
presentations and educational programs. She always returns with rave reviews and often with increased club membership.
As an ADS member, Ms. Tinius enthusiastically attends Region 15 Summer Regionals, Fall Meetings, and National Conventions. Her motivation is to
further educate herself, to meet national members, and to network for the advancement of the ADS and her beloved daylilies. Appreciating the
tremendous labor and enjoying the resulting beautiful gardens are added perks. Kathy always shows up with a donated basket, a helping hand, and
more often than not, plenty of organizational assistance prior to the event.
As co-chair for the 2018 AHS National Convention in Myrtle Beach, Kathy went above and beyond her responsibilities. She sets a high bar and led
by example in every way. Yet, ask Kathy about her accomplishments or contributions on behalf of Region 15 or GADC, and she will humbly reply
with a shoulder shrug. She will then go on to acknowledge and credit the countless others who volunteered to help with the National. Because of
her copious networking and the tremendous respect Kathy has earned in Region 15 and far beyond, the response to her quest for volunteers
exceeded all expectations. Without doubt, everyone knows that beyond her ready smile and quiet demeanor, lies a fiercely dedicated, unrelenting
activist at all levels of the ADS. Kathy Tinius is truly an inspiration!
Upmost to consider in Kathy Tinius’s nomination is the fact that her myriad of accomplishments have occurred during a relatively short
membership.
• a valuable asset at the 2013 Summer Regional, even as a newbie
• a coach/cochairman for the hugely successful 2018 National Convention
• the editor of the award winning “Hemalina” for Region15
• the tireless Vice President and invaluable member of Georgetown Area Daylily Club
• a motivator and educator for anything “daylily” ... etc., etc., etc.
Kathy Tinius is truly deserving of the coveted AHS Service Award for Region
In addition to the Carolina Service Award which Region 15 grants to one of its own members, there are also Regional Services Awards given by the American Hemerocallis Society national organization for service to one’s own region. Nominations for this award must be sent to the ADS Awards and Honors Chair by Sept. 1st of each year for consideration at the fall board meeting. Winners are announced at the following summer national convention. (The current Region 15 ADS Director is ineligible for this award.)
Recipients of the ADS Regional Service Award
Charles and Heidi Douglas (2019)
Mitchell Hagler (2018)
Ed Zahler (2017)
Anne Winningham (2015)
Ann Cobb (2014)
Raymond & Wanda Quinn (2012)
Paul Owen (2011)
Curtis & Linda Sue Barnes (2010)
No One (2009)
Becky Hinshaw (2008)
Rebecca Board (2007)
Kay Arnold (2006)
Peggy & Jim Jeffcoat (2004)
Bill Watson (1997)
Likie A. Register (1994)
Cheryl Postlewait (1991)
Ken Cobb (1990)
Harold Kirk (1987)
Harvey Horne (1985)
Charlotte Holman (1982)
Jim Cooper (1981)
Kate Carpenter (1978)
Van Sellers (1976)
John M. Allgood (1975)
Recipients of the ADS Regional Service Award
Charles and Heidi Douglas (2019)
Mitchell Hagler (2018)
Ed Zahler (2017)
Anne Winningham (2015)
Ann Cobb (2014)
Raymond & Wanda Quinn (2012)
Paul Owen (2011)
Curtis & Linda Sue Barnes (2010)
No One (2009)
Becky Hinshaw (2008)
Rebecca Board (2007)
Kay Arnold (2006)
Peggy & Jim Jeffcoat (2004)
Bill Watson (1997)
Likie A. Register (1994)
Cheryl Postlewait (1991)
Ken Cobb (1990)
Harold Kirk (1987)
Harvey Horne (1985)
Charlotte Holman (1982)
Jim Cooper (1981)
Kate Carpenter (1978)
Van Sellers (1976)
John M. Allgood (1975)