Floral Design News

Every Moment is a Fresh Beginning

Every Moment is a Fresh Beginning

A word from the AIFD President Janet Black AIFD, CFD.

AIFD® at SAF

AIFD® at SAF

The Society of American Florists (SAF) pulled out all the stops for its annual convention held September 21 through the 23rd in Orlando FL. After having to cancel last years convention, members were ready to gather and share stories, ideas and discuss the many changes happening throughout the industry. Many AIFD® members took part in the convention as attendees, program presenters, committee members, design contest contestants and award recipients. Many AIFD® members took part in the convention as attendees, program presenters, committee members, design contest contestants and award recipients.

Industry Icon Joyce Mason Monheim AIFD AAF PFCI Received Arizona State Florists Association “Legacy Award” at Annual Conference October 2021

Industry Icon Joyce Mason Monheim AIFD AAF PFCI Received Arizona State Florists Association “Legacy Award” at Annual Conference October 2021

Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD was honored with a new award created on her behalf by the Arizona State Florists Association, the new ASFA Legacy Award. 

A PFDE Candidates Journey

A PFDE Candidates Journey

Part 2 of a 3-part series, tracing the journey of Alicia Springfield who tested at the Floral Summit in Orlando on October 14.

PROJECT FLORAL MANNEQUIN

PROJECT FLORAL MANNEQUIN

Brenna Quan AIFD shares her experience with floral mannequin displays

Bring FFA to AIFD® Virtual Workshop 2021

Bring FFA to AIFD® Virtual Workshop 2021

After two years of postponements, the AIFD® Career Development Committee on September 25, 2021, finally hosted its Bring FFA to AIFD® Virtual Workshop.

Montana Florist Association 2021 Convention Wrap-Up

Montana Florist Association 2021 Convention Wrap-Up

The Montana Florist Association Convention 2021 is in the books!  The weekend of October 1st-3rd in Great Falls Montana, florists and industry professionals gathered to celebrate our industry, to network, to learn from the best, and to kick their floral repertoire up a notch. With Great Falls being centrally located, the board was hoping to draw attendees from all over.

Chapter Updates October 2021

Chapter Updates October 2021

See what the different chapters have been doing during the last few months.

FTD donates $5,000 to total $20,000 in contributions to the AIFD Foundation Catastrophic Fund making FTD the largest sole contributor to this fund.

FTD donates $5,000 to total $20,000 in contributions to the AIFD Foundation Catastrophic Fund making FTD the largest sole contributor to this fund.

The AIFD Foundation Board of Trustees extends their appreciation to FTD for their consistent and generous support.

MEMORIES OF THE EARLY DAYS OF SYMPOSIUM

MEMORIES OF THE EARLY DAYS OF SYMPOSIUM

Take a look back at Symposium in 1972.