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Hello all and welcome to our newest TSFA newsletter for TMFs, TMFAs and future TMFs !!!

We hope you enjoy keeping up with what is going on,
seeing what you missed, and planning for future events...

To view our other issues on line visit: 
http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/TSFA-TMF-Newsletter.htm

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TMF Retreat - January 7 - 13 2006
Benz School of Floral Design - A&M University
Instructors:  Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA & Jack Cross AAF TMFA
All required TMF classes provided. Exam to be held on Friday - January 13th
Registration deadline: December 28 2005
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register

 

"Basic Skills & Terminology" - January 18 2006
Pikes Peak of Texas
10405-F Metric Blvd, Austin Texas 78758
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:  Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMF
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register

 

WF&FSA Convention & Floral EXPO - February 22-25 2006
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Lake Buena Vista FL
For more information visit www.wffsa.org or contact Tina Brown at tbrown@wffsa.org

 

AIFD Across America - March 4 2006
AIFD South Central Regional Chapter
Greenleaf Wholesale Florist
2005 Wheless Lane, Austin, TX (512) 928-0033
Design symposium on the principals and elements of Design.
Open to all wishing to attend.
Designers TBA
Cost: $45 (which includes lunch)
Contact Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA at (512) 257-8634 to register.

 

AIFD Diagnostic Evaluation Workshop - March 5 2006
AIFD South Central Regional Chapter
Greenleaf Wholesale Florist
2005 Wheless Lane, Austin, TX (512) 928-0033
For those designers considering AIFD membership in the next year or two
or for an intermediate designer who wishes to further his/her education.
This is a hands on design class with critique by the instructor.
While no scores will be given, the design work will be evaluated and discussed.
Instructor: Ted Bruehl AIFD
Cost $200 (including all flowers, supplies, and lunch)
Must bring tools.
Contact Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA (512) 257-8634 to register.

 

Wedding Design Class - March 4 - 6 2006
Texas A&M Benz School of Floral Design
P.O. Box 9099, College Station, TX 77842 - (979) 845-1699
Instructor:  Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMFA
Tuition is $400.00 (includes all class materials, supplies, and a generous amount of printed hand-out materials)
A deposit of $100.00 is required with your registration form and the balance of $300.00 is due the first day of class.
Visit http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/benz/wedding.html or email a-boney@tamu.edu to register.

 

Texas Cup Preliminary Competition - March 4 2006
Home & Garden Show
Austin TX
Chair: Scott Hasty - j.scott's AFLORIST, Orange TX
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to enter.

 

"Fundamental Floral Design" - March (TBA)
Dallas Texas TBA
Instructor:  Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMF
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register

"Fundamental Floral Design" - Basic Design Techniques is a hands-on workshop including basic fundamentals of design construction
such as proper positioning of skeletal flowers and filler; cutting and wiring stems, and various mechanical aids. Wedding Design Techniques
will focus on traditional wedding designs. This hands-on workshop will cover steps in creating the bridal bouquet, including round,
crescent, cascade and triangle. Corsage construction, hairpieces and other accessories will be discussed.
Funeral Design Techniques stresses basic concept designs for funeral bouquets, wreaths and casket sprays.
You will learn how to use color to the best advantage.

 

SAF Congressional Action Days - March 20-21 2006
Washington DC
Contact SAF at www.safnow.org or (800) 336-4743 for more information.

 

TSFA Education Committee Meeting - March 28, 2006
Austin, Texas
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 for more information.

 

"High School Certification Testing" - April 1 2006
TSFA Education Center
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 for more information.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT ....

CARRIE BEAMER AAF AIFD TMFA
Always & Forever Florist
Austin Texas

After high school graduation Carrie started working with Angelo Floral in a part time sales position. After a month of employment, the manager handed the keys to her and stated, “ It is all yours!”  and left her in charge of the store. As she was about to turn 19 this seemed like a very big challenge - one she obviously successfully conquered.  This was Carrie's introduction into the floral industry and twenty years later she is still going strong. Due to her early start in the industry, Carrie is very excited about Texas State becoming involved with our high school teachers and encouraging students to join the floral industry.  

In 1996 Carrie married husband, Russ, and moved to Austin. Always & Forever Florist began as a home based studio, was later relocated to a storefront on Burnet Road .  Carrie feels the key and challenge of operating a business is loyal designers, sales staff, and drivers. Each staff member plays a key role by becoming your backbone and supporting “your” company.

Carrie earned her TMF in 2000 and TMFA in 2002.  She was inducted in New York as an AIFD designer in 2004. Carrie  was also accepted into American Academy of Florist this year. She is very active with TSFA and the Education Committee, including being a featured designer in Ag Conference Programs, Trade Shows, and other local programs.   In the future she hopes to continue to grow as a speaker and become more involved in travel and design programs.

Maybe the reason Carrie is such a successful florist is her positive outlook.  In her own words she states... "The floral memories and excitement a florist's career brings is never ending. We are called to make 'always and forever' memories and the rewards are in abundance each day. What other career can give you this fulfilling experience? As each day passes, we continue to make a day bright and create beautiful experiences. The praise letters received after a wedding or event is rewarding and rekindles your passion."

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* ACCOLADES *** KUDOS **** CONGRATULATIONS *** WAY TO GO ***

 

Shari Sandlin TMFA of Greer Florist - Baytown, TX is retiring. We wish Shari all the best in her future endeavors !!!

                

Sheri White AAF TMF , Robyn Howell TMF & the Botanical Designs by Montgomery family buy Greer Florist in Baytown, TX

Alex Torres TMF - wins SAF's 2005 Sylvia Cup Design Competition  http://www.safnow.org/about/PFCI/sylvia.cfm

TMFAs receive AAF designation from SAF

Congrats to Carrie Beamer AAF AIFD TMFA & Pam B. Fuller AAF TMFA !!!

~ HOUSTON CUP COMPETITION ~

ALLIED FLORISTS OF HOUSTON

Co-Chair Renee Carpenter TMFA
Judge Lynn Lary McLean AIFD, AAF, PFCI, TMF
1st Runner-up Kaywin Kubesch TMF
Honorable Mention: Laura Williams TMF
Also competing - Nora Cisneros TMF , Drema Samples TMFA, & Yvonne Wilson TMF

Advanced Design & Wedding Courses
October 22nd-23rd, 2005
Instructor: Rocky Pollitz AAF AIFD PFCI

TMFs in attendance:
Annaleisa Boggs TMF, Leticia Cervantes TMF, Nora Cisneros TMF, Sylvia Gibson TMF, Lora Hennigan TMF, Pamela Hightower TMF, Kaywin Kubesch TMF, Pablo Martinez TMF, Dee McKenzie TMF, Mary Mueck TMF, Thunga Nguyen TMF, Gina Marie Sanchez TMF, Janet Turner TMF, Sheri White AAF TMF,
Laura Williams TMF, & Christi Yancey TMF

Education Committee members in attendance:
Carrie Beamer AAF AIFD TMFA, Renee Dahl TMFA, Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA, Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA & Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA

SERVING OUR INDUSTRY

It is amazing how many TMFs & TMFAs are volunteering their time to improve the floral industry. 
We encourage all to get involved.  It's hard work, but well worth the effort!

Alamo Area Allied Association - President Kathy Neale TMF & Vice President Julie Beck TMFA

Allied Florists of Houston ( www.alliedfloristsofhouston.org)
President Sheri White AAF TMF
Past President Kathy Green TMFA
Retail Directors Nora Cisneros TMF & Jan Hall TMF

Panhandle Allied - Secretary/Treasurer Elaine Eason TMF

Teleflora Lone Star Unit
President Debbie Wright AAF TMFA
Treasurer Pam Hightower TMF
Board members - Jan Hall TMF & Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA
Regional Unit Director - Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA (See this year's make someone smile event at (www.alliedfloristsofhouston.org/news/2005-be-happy-project.htm)

Texas State Florists Association; ( www.tsfa.org )
Immediate Past President Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA
1st Vice President Debbie Wright AAF TMFA
2nd Vice President Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA
Retail Directors: Carrie Beamer AAF AIFD TMFA; Gayle Johnson AAF TMFA; Norman Northern TMFA; Gina Waters AAF TMFA
(See photos of this year's convention at (www.alliedfloristsofhouston.org/news/tsfa-2005.htm)

Texas Floral Endowment
President Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA
Secretary Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA
Tubby Adkisson AAF TMFA
Gayle Johnson AAF TMFA
Lynn Lary McLean AIFD, AAF, PFCI, TMF
Gina Waters AAF TMFA

TMF/TMFA SURVEY .... What does TMF mean to you?

"Always growing in an always changing business." - Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA

"Friendship & Knowledge" - Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA

"I strongly believe the education you can receive by completing a TMF program and continuing your education through the TMFA offerings will bring you more aware and let others know you have passion for what you do." - Carrie Beamer AIFD TMFA AAF

"TMF means:  education, determination, and success at attaining my goal.  A step to the future!   There is always more to learn, more goals to set and hopefully ongoing success!  Through out this education journey, an added benefit of classes, scheduled meetings, programs, and shows, comes endearing friendships, working partners, and endless new acquaintances in the floral business.  And last, but not least, more appreciation for the endless effort of our TSFA organization to work for the success of our floral industry" - Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA

Survey for the next issue... How do you promote your TMF accreditation?

Send an email to mcflorist@flash.net and you just might be featured in our next issue !!!

Texas Floral Endowment

The Texas Floral Endowment is a non-profit organization that provides scholarships
and promotes consumer awareness benefiting the floral industry.

Scholarship applications for the 2006 TSFA Convention will be available January 2006. Visit http://tsfa.org for more information.

93rd Annual Convention & Trade Show
"A Floral Fiesta...Alamo City Style"
July 20-24, 2006
San Antonio, Texas

It's never too early to volunteer your time and talent !!!

Contacts:
Convention Chair - Jack Cross AAF TMFA jack@apflorist.com (210) 734-5166
Design Symposium Chair - Gina Waters AAF TMFA flowerfrst@aol.com (210) 822-6766
 TSFA - Dianna Doss AAFddoss@tsfa.org or (800) 375-0361

We hope you enjoyed our first newsletter !!!

We'd love to include you in our next issue - send us the following:

• accolades/TMFs in the news
• shows/programs/competitions
• career accomplishments
• job opportunities
• survey responses
• photos

Send information, comments or suggestions for our next issue to Renee Carpenter TMFA mcflorist@flash.net

Education Committee Co-Chairs :
Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA - Compton's Florist - La Porte TX - ddgordy@aol.com
Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA - Loki Flower Garden - Houston TX - lokiflorist@ev1.net

Education Committee Members :
Carrie Beamer, AIFD TMFA - Always & Forever Florist - Austin TX - carrie@alwaysforeverflorist.com
Renee Carpenter TMFA - Memorial City Florist - Houston TX - mcflorist@flash.net
Renee Dahl, TMFA - A Bed of Roses - Austin TX - bedofroses@austin.rr.com
Ed Fimbel TMFA - Sugar Land TX - edfimbel@houston.rr.com
Pam Fuller, TMFA - Bloomer's Flower Shop - Harlingen TX - pamalou2354@aol.com
Gregg Hoppe, AIFD, TMF - McShan's Florist - Dallas TX - hopp@ev1.net
Jim Johnson, AAF AIFD TMFA - Texas A&M University - College Station TX - jl-johnson@tamu.edu
Kaywin Kubesch TMF - Rhinestone Angel - La Grange TX - kaywin02@hotmail.com
Cecilia Manouel AIFD TMF - Central Market - Plano TX - ceciliaaifdtx@yahoo.com
Pat Shirley-Becker, AIFD TMFA - Northwest Hills Florist;(Davenport) - Austin TX - Patshirleyb@aol.com
Gina Waters, AAF TMFA - The Flower Forrest - San Antonio TX - flowerfrst@aol.com
Debbie Woltmann, TMFA - Brenham Floral - Brenham TX - debbie@flowersabound.com
Robbie Wooldridge, TMF - Caddo Mills High School - Caddo Mills TX - rlwooldridge@yahoo.com
Debbie Wright, AAF TMFA - Enchanted Florist - Pasadena TX - enchantedflwrs@aol.com