It has been a busy year for the Southern Chapter, with our members actively bringing floral education to enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. We invite you to join us at the AIFD National Symposium, taking place from July 2-6 in Orlando, Florida. Our membership meeting will be held on July 1 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, and we would love to see you there.
Now is the perfect time to get involved with your chapter. We encourage you to join a committee and help shape the future of our chapter. To our international members, we need your participation! Please reach out to Angelyn Tipton AIFD or Marcela Lopez-Vallejo AIFD, as we have a spot on our board for an international representative.
We couldn’t be more excited to see our members Emerge at Symposium. Join Ian Prosser AIFD and Zoe Gallina for “Weddings Unveiled,” and Marlin Hargrove for “Pomp and Permanence.” Sharon McGukin AIFD will present “Iconic Presentations Revisited.” Jackie Lacey AIFD and Angelyn Tipton AIFD, along with friends Sandy Schroeck AIFD and Derek Woodruff AIFD, will host “Life’s Celebrations in Flowers.” Alejandro Figueira AIFD will design the table décor for the Awards and Induction Ceremony Dinner, and our Leadership Celebration will be designed by Rodrigo Varito Vasquez AIFD.
We have an exciting 2024/2025 year already planned. Our annual Body Flower Contest, Phoenix Rising, Gather, and much more are on the agenda. If you would like to host an event in your area, please let us know. For more information, follow us on social media. We look forward to seeing you soon!
