We have a few exciting events coming up hosted by the Southern AIFD Chapter and we want to share them with you all and encourage you to get involved if you can.

First, we hope you will Join Us for Gather 2025!

Unlock an Unforgettable Experience in Floral Design – Secure Your Spot Today!

We’re thrilled to announce that Gather 2025 will take place at the FFA Leadership Training Center, 111 FFA Camp Road, Hardinsburg, KY 40143. We can’t wait to come together once again as a Southern family of floral enthusiasts!

Registrations open on November 1, 2024, so don’t miss the chance to connect with your flower family, welcome new members, refresh your passion, and sharpen your skills. Early Bird pricing is available through January 15, 2025, so act fast and save your spot!

Registration Pricing:

Early Bird (through Jan 15, 2025): $225
Regular Registration: $275
SAIFD Members: $135
FFA Members: $85
Chaperones: $150
PFDE Test + Registration: $475

AIFD Southern Chapter David Shover PFDE Mentorship Program 2025

We also have a mentorship program coming up to help you prepare for your PFDE. You can perfect your skills and support a great cause with 5 mentorship sessions in 2025.

Prepare for your 2025 testing with our upcoming mentorship sessions! Each session is a $25 donation to the David Shove Fund, helping to fund future programs with the Southern Chapter. Or, save big by purchasing all 5 sessions for just $100.

Open to all 2025 candidates, these sessions are a fantastic way to brush up on your skills, gain valuable insights, and connect with fellow candidates.

Secure your spot today, invest in your future success, and support our floral community!

We couldn’t be prouder of this group of evaluators that are working to bring the best of you to the PFDE test.

J Ross Bailey AIFD

Carol Inskeep AIFD

Terry Godfrey

Ellen Baul Seagraves

Darcie Garcia AIFD

Marcela Lopez-Vallejo AIFD

Michael Whaley AIFD

Sharon Ivey AIFD