Historian

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…

Learn more about Theresa Riddle AIFD and her role in AIFD’s history.

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…

AIFD is working to safeguard 60 years of our floral history. Our goal is to gather materials from National Boards, Symposiums, Chapters, the AIFD Foundation, and of course Floral Trends from the last six decades.

Submitted by Laurie Lemek AIFD | Historian Committee Chair LOOKING AT OLD AIFD MEMORIABILIA? YOU MIGHT HAVE A TREASURE FOR US! The Historian Committee is in the process of creating an archive where our membership can store our information in an organized and accessible format…

Take a look back at Symposium 1994

Patricia A. Pottle AIFD President 1994 – 1995 Board President Elect – Lynn Lary Mclean AIFD, Vice President – Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD, Secretary – Susan Overton AIFD, Treasurer -Kerney Broussard AIFD, Past President – David Hope AIFD, Membership Chairman – Derrick Vasquez AIFD, Symposium Chairman…