Chapter Updates April 2022
See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months.
Month: April 2022
Carnival
The Wisconsin Upper Michigan Florists Association (WUMFA) gathers yearly to carry out association business, to extend awards to extinguished members, to offer hands on classes and competitive opportunities, and to offer up inspiration by way of Main Stage business and design programs. This years gathering did not disappoint!
A Score for Flowers
By Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD As a fulltime freelancer, I have the pleasure of working for an event company that has had the contract to provide floral décor for the Super Bowl and The Tour Championship Golf, both for Fed Ex. Although working these high-profile…
New Opportunities to Earn CEU Points
Submitted by Sandy Schroeck AIFD, CFD, PFCI The education landscape is changing and AIFD® is changing with it! We have updated the continuing education units to-be more inclusive of all types of learning opportunities. As leaders in the floral industry, you understand the value of…
ROOTS DESIGN COMPETITION
We are extremely delighted to announce the ROOTS Design Competition! This exciting contest is open to all florists, designers and flower lovers across the globe! The main objective of the contest is to submit your idea of ROOTS through creative and interpretive design and reflect this year’s…
April President’s Message
Congratulations to all our members taking on new Leadership roles! My travels have taken me to the 2022 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Members from our North Central Regional Chapter were there to greet me and I was pleased…
Help the AIFD Foundation Reach Our Goal While Enhancing Your Experience During ROOTS
Through this Virtual Auction you can bid on experiences to enhance your Symposium experience!
ARE YOU CLEANING OUT YOUR OLD FLORAL FILES?
Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFD | Historian Committee Chair LOOKING AT OLD AIFD MEMORIABILIA? YOU MIGHT HAVE A TREASURE FOR US! The Historian Committee is in the process of creating an archive where our membership can store our information in an organized and accessible format…
2022 AIFD® Election Results
Congratulations to all of the dedicated members taking office soon! They are about to embark on a new year of dedicated leadership to our institute!
Kevin Coble AIFD Florals the Entrance to the Joe Smith AIFD Floral Art Gallery to Open the 2022 Nashville Lawn and Garden Show
The Nashville Lawn and Garden Show established the Joe Smith AIFD Floral Art Gallery in recognition of his years of service. In 2022, twenty-seven designers interpreted the theme of the show “Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Blooms.” AIFD Foundation Fund Development Chair Kevin Coble AIFD was in attendance to floral the entrance and participate in the festivities.
