Lily and Rose Society

Chairperson: Lillian Rose

Co-chair: Robert Barton

The rose is a flower much praised and historically associated with the female.

The lily has been, for centuries, an artistic metaphor specifically associated with the male.  

The Lily and Rose Society, also known as The Lillian Rose society is a social club for people who appreciate both the lily and the rose. Participation in our society is open also to our friends and anyone who accepts and supports those of us whose hearts are gardens of two flowers.

We have been called many things in our lives and we take many names ourselves. There are a plethora of euphemisms which have been applied to us. We are people who find that our affections are not limited to one gender and that our attractions are expansive. There is within us an appreciation for both lilies and roses.

We as an organization adhere to no specific political or religious positions and seek only to help humanity become more accepting of one another. To this end, it is the mission of the Lily and Rose Society to use social activities and interactions to humanize our concerns while sharing with others who we are and allowing them to develop comfort in associating with all types of people and a trust in our common humanity. We believe that when people eat, drink and socialize with one another they are brought together in a very personal manner.

Neither membership roster nor fee exists and an interested party need only be recognized as a member by any existing member. Any member may organize Lillian Rose discussions, teas, lunches or other appropriate social events. No procedure for expelling a member exists though a member may resign and anyone who becomes anathema can expect to be ostracized by the society. The legendary Lillian Rose is the permanent chairperson of our society with a co chairperson appointed for life and who is to designate a successor in the event of death or resignation. Each local chapter of the Lillian Rose society operates at the disposition of members present and may appoint local leadership as it chooses.

Along with social events and functions members are welcomed to organize and present Lily and Rose educational and outreach events. Local chapters are urged to recognize achievements by those of our nature and our friends through yearly awards and events. Either co-chairperson of our society may choose to recognize individuals and their contributions through the granting of awards.

We ask also that any member or chapter wishing to create or present an artistic symbol of the society include in that depiction a lily and a rose.