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Volunteers
Needed for AIFD Booth at 2009 Philly Flower Show "BELLA
ITALIA"
Plans
are almost finalized for the 2009 Philadelphia Flower Show
to be held March 1-8, 2009. Floral Design Days (set up week)
will be February 22-28, 2009. This year's theme is Alta Moda
Floreale, Milan and its fashion district. The AIFD booth will
consist of innovative designs from over 30 designers. There
are many tasks ahead so volunteers are needed for set-up and
breakdown. We will also need volunteers to man the booth to
answer questions about the designs and AIFD. Click
here to find out how you can volunteer!
2009
Southern Conference Information Available
 The
2009 AIFD Southern Conference, "The Art and Science of
Floral Design," is scheduled to take place March 6-8,
2009 at the campus of Mississippi State University. This event
will offer a little bit of everything for students, those
interested in AIFD accreditation, and AIFD members.
Find
out more information here!
Be
A Part of the 2010 Symposium in Boston!
 If
you have a program that you would like to lead at the 2010
AIFD National Symposium in Boston, here's your opportunity!
Don't delay, proposals are due soon!
Fill
out the application here!
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Nominations
Sought for 2009 AIFD Awards
Nominations
are now being accepted through February 28, 2009 for the six
awards that AIFD can bestow: Award of Merit - Industry, Award
of Merit - Non-Industry, Award of Distinguished Service to
AIFD, Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry,
Award of Design Influence and AIFD Special Award of Recognition.
For
complete information please refer to information starting
on page 131 of the 2008-2009 AIFD Membership Directory. To
submit a nomination, please write to AIFD and include the
following: A. The individual or company nominated, B. The
award you are nominating them for, and C. Why they are deserving
of the particular award.
Please
direct your letters to:
Lori
A. Novak AIFD
AIFD Awards Committee Chairperson
Archibald Floewrs
9688 Foothill Blvd.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Tel: (909) 987-1006 Fax: (909) 941-6866
fowcorvilla@aol.com
Fedyshyn
Takes Helm at AIFD
 Walter
Fedyshyn AIFD PFCI of Anthony Gowder Designs in Chicago was
recently installed as president of the American Institute
of Floral Designers, succeeding Tom Simmons AIFD. Several
other floral industry professionals were elevated to new posts
on the Institute's Board of Directors.
2008
Awards Announced in Chicago
 Teleflora's
Richard Salvaggio (pictured above) and Florists' Review's
Talmage McLaurin were both recognized for their contributions
during the recent presentation of AIFD's annual awards. Joining
them in the spotlight were industry supplier BBJ Linen and
Chicago's First Couple, Mayor Richard M. Daley and Maggie
Daley. Additional
details on the awardees.
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