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members, often Shelli Black
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What is SAFD? The Society for Advancement of Floral Design, SAFD, is an educational, non-profit organization founded over ten years ago for the women of Northwest Houston. SAFD promotes the study and enjoyment of flower design through volunteerism, educational programs, and community involvement. Members include Texas Master Florists, floral shop owners and staff, novice designers, and floral enthusiasts. What does SAFD do? The real purpose of SAFD is to promote the
enjoyment and study of floral design. Membership SAFD membership is open to
all. SAFD is composed of members that are professional florists
and
floral designers and others who are beginners and hobbyists who want
to learn about floral design. The group then uses their combined
knowledge and skills for charity work. The only requirements for
membership are a
love of flowers and a desire to learn.
The membership fee is $45 annually ($30, if over
65). Contact Membership Chair Phyllis Smith at 281-370-9965 psmith16@sbcglobal.net to
receive an application for membership. Meetings SAFD meetings are held the third
Tuesday of each
month, September through May, at the Cypress Creek Christian Community
Center at 6823 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379. Each meeting
begins with networking and snacking at 6:30 PM. Monthly meetings
are free
to SAFD members and $5.00 for non-members. Reservations are
appreciated, but not required. Members volunteer to bring snacks
to be enjoyed during the meeting. Occasionally a fee is charged
and reservations
are required when hands-on classes are provided during the
meeting.
SAFD's main fundraiser is the annual Tabletop
Dinner. Each year
SAFD members and guest
designers continue to
inspire all with their unique presentations. Tables are decorated in
every imaginable theme by both professional floral designers and
beginning floral designers. The theme is up to the designer, and
the imaginations run wild with creativity. 2006
Tabletop 2008
Tabletop Meeting schedule Reservations are
appreciated, but not required. Monday, September 24th – General Meeting featuring Yvonne Wilson TMF of Yvonne’s Floral Delights, Cypresswood Community Center, 6:30 PM Tuesday, October 16th – General Meeting at Taylor Wholesale’s Christmas Show – Designers: Pat Shirley Becker AIFD TMFA, Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMF, & Donna Senter Tuesday, November 20th
– Hands-on Workshop -
Thanksgiving Centerpieces at Southern Floral Company presented by
Patricia Gomez AIFD
Tuesday,
December 18th –
Christmas Party - Cypresswood
Community
Center, 6:30 PM Tuesday,
January 15th –
Valentine's Day Table Top presented by Lynn Snyder, Jan Beal, Pam Dube,
& Robine Dengle - Cypresswood
Community
Center, 6:30 PM Tuesday, February 19th – Cypresswood Community Center, 6:30 PM Tuesday,
March 6th – Table
Top Dinner at
Shirley Acres
Tuesday, April 15th – Program by Donna Senter The Senter-Piece, Cypresswood Community Center, 6:30 PM Tuesday, May 20th – Program presented by Karen Williams, Rainforest Flowers, Cypresswood Community Center, 6:30 PM Continuing
Education
In addition to monthly meetings, SAFD offers
several hands-on workshops each year. Topics
included: Thanksgiving centerpiece, Christmas mantelpiece, and spiral
hand-tied bouquets. SAFD also provides an annual $300 scholarship to
assist members in their quest for additional edbucation in floral
design. The 2005-2006 scholarship recipient was Elaine O'Connor, SAFD
Vice-Chairman 2005-2006, and SAFD Chairman 2006-2007. The 2006-2007
Scholarship was awarded to Elaine Carrell TMF. Congratulations! Community Service Each month SAFD makes floral arrangements to
share with patients being treated in hospice care. 40+ silk
arrangements are made each month at the hospice workshop. These
arrangements are given to a local hospice health care provider who
distributes them to both the home-bound patients, as well as those in a
hospice nursing facility. At Valentine's Day, SAFD makes 125
fresh carnation bud vases to be delivered to a local nursing home for
the residents. In the 2005-2006 year, Atria Healthcare, Lawrence
Street Nursing Home, and Lighthouse Hospice were recipients of SAFD's
floral designs. Hospice Schedule - Third Thursday of each month at Northwoods Presbyterian 9:30 AM Previous Projects Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) October 14th, 2006 SAFD made 100 high-style centerpieces, a 3' long arrangement for the main table, and 20 green plants with fresh flowers for the NAM annual Jeans & Jewels fundraiser gala. October 20th, 2007 SAFD will be making 80 centerpiece arrangements for this annual fundraiser. Volunteer your time beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Marriott Waterway in The Woodlands Willowbrook Rotary Club February 17th, 2007 SAFD made 50 floral arrangements for an event at The Woodlands Marriott Hotel. Zonta International April 14th, 2007 SAFD made 60 floral arrangements for Zonta International. Road
Trips Occasionally, SAFD members hit the
road to explore. Recent trips have included Houston area
wholesale florists and Brenham/Round Top, Galveston, and Kemah.
Special tours in 2005-2006 included the Princess Diana collection and
Florescence at the Museum of Fine Arts. Contact Nancy Lazauskas at (281)
893-2424 or Nancy@nicheinsurance.com
for more
information on field trips.
For
more information about SAFD contact:
SAFD Chairman - Lois Maier (281) 374-7027 lmaier1@sbcglobal.net
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