Rocky Pollitz is a legacy member that deserves to be celebrated. Rocky’s creativity has been displayed in six foreign countries and in almost all 50 states. She has commentated at numerous AIFD and PFCI regional and national meetings plus at many state and Unit association…
By Alan Masters AIFD CFD First among our Legacy members from the South Central Region, is our Queen of South Central, Mrs. Frankie Shelton AAF AIFD PFCI. To know Frankie was to understand her passion for and love of the floral industry. In our many…
By Brenna Quan AIFD The American Institute of Floral Designers has a special group that it recognizes: the Laureate Status Members. These individuals qualify to apply once they reach at least 21 years of membership, with a minimum attendance of 10 National Symposia. Once the…
Join us on a captivating journey through the history of the floral industry, as seen through the eyes of some esteemed Southern Chapter members. We asked Russ Barley AIFD, Dr. Jim DelPrince AIFD, Tim Lawling AIFD, Sharon McGukin AIFD, and Michael Trogdon AIFD a series…
If you have been around a while, you may already know the history of how AIFD came to exist. But for the newcomers, maybe you have wondered how AIFD got its start. The short story goes like this: In the mid 1960’s there was a…
Submitted By Janet Black AIFD With the recent passing of Past President Wilton Hardy AIFD, I thought it would be fitting to learn a little more about our fabulous leader. Wilton began his floral career at the age of fourteen at an open air, metal…
AIFD, recently lost another mentor, Gary Schott AIFD. Although I did not know Gary on a personal level, I do know, he inspired me in 1999. Yes that was some time ago, but the vivid memories from that Symposium flashed back into mind.
AIFD® history began in the mid-sixties, with creative floral designers coming together to watch programs featuring Buddy Benz, Tommy Bright and Sylvia Valencia. Education was limited to a group of accomplished designers reaching out for more.
Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFDAIFD Historian Chair We all went through prom season this year and struggled with supply chain issues. Will we ever be able to purchase the cold adhesive that we have grown to love, because frankly, it works so well, increases our…
