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Reflections from the Northwest Chapter

Reflections from the Northwest Chapter

By Poppy Parsons AIFD CFD EMC, President of the Northwest Regional Chapter Reflecting on our past holiday shows in our region, I am filled with pride and admiration for the talented designers of our NW chapter. They presented show-stopping holiday designs that left lasting impressions…

Season’s Greetings from the Southern Chapter Board of Directors

Season’s Greetings from the Southern Chapter Board of Directors

As we approach the end of the year, we want to wish everyone a joyous holiday season filled with good food, great company, and plenty of festive cheer. The holidays are the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge before we head into the new…

Celebrating 60 Years of AIFD: A Look Back at Southern Chapter’s Journey

Celebrating 60 Years of AIFD: A Look Back at Southern Chapter’s Journey

In honor of AIFD’s 60th anniversary, Southern Chapter isexcited to celebrate the rich history of our chapter. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the events and cherished memories that have shaped our chapter over the years. We invited some of our Past Presidents…

Southern Chapter Members Supporting Hurricane Victims

Southern Chapter Members Supporting Hurricane Victims

To all our Southern Chapter members in the hurricane-affected area, we are here for you. The devastation of both Hurricane Helene and Milton is unimaginable. We send you our love, prayers, and support. Several of our members have come together to help collect items for…

The Body Flower contest is ON

The Body Flower contest is ON

To honor a life well lived and to support and endow the David Shover AIFD Fund, AIFD Southern Chapter, in collaboration with OASIS Floral Products North America, is excited to introduce the third edition of our Body Flower Contest. The Grand Prize Winner receives a…

Gearing up for an Exciting Fall for the AIFD Southern Chapter

Gearing up for an Exciting Fall for the AIFD Southern Chapter

By Angelyn Tipton AIFD CFD GMF PFCI Exciting things are going on in Southern Chapter. We are gearing up for a busy fall. We are making exciting plans for endow the David Shover Fund by Symposium 2025. Please stay tuned for all of the design…

Speechless 2024 – A deeper look into North Carolina State Florist Association’s recent event

Speechless 2024 – A deeper look into North Carolina State Florist Association’s recent event

Reflection by Teresa Godfrey AIFD, CFD, EMC, CEJPhoto Credits: Walters & Walters, Raliegh, NC We go to them a lot, right.  Sitting theatre style in the auditorium or ballroom or warehouse with the speaker on stage in front, wowing us with their floral artistry.  It’s…

Southern Chapter Happenings

Southern Chapter Happenings

Southern Chapter is kicking off the year with a bang. We have been out and about in the region and several of our members competed in competitions and placed in the top three. Jolene Power AIFD competed at NCFA and took first place in the bridal…

Updates Emerge from the Southern AIFD Chapter

Updates Emerge from the Southern AIFD Chapter

Symposium Success The AIFD Symposium Emerge was a tremendous success! We hope you were able to join our chapter in some of the various programs, classes, and over-the-top dinners. We loved connecting with you and showcasing the beautiful work created by our Southern Chapter members.…