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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 previous issues on line visit: 
http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/TSFA-TMF-Newsletter.htm


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

 

"High School Certification Testing Retake" - June 3 2006
TSFA Education Center - Austin, TX
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 for more information. 

TSFA Education on the Road - June 3 2006
"Permanent Botanicals with a Fresh Look" - Hands-on Workshop
Designer: j Scott Hasty
Sponsor: Texas Floral Endowment
Star Wholesale Florist - www.stardecorators.com
8223 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas TX 75247 - (214) 631-1300
9:30 AM - Noon.  Class size limited.
Cost $85/TSFA member - $100/Non-member
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register or download registration form online at www.tsfa.org.

TSFA Education on the Road - June 4 2006
"Is it Permanent or Real?" - Design Program
Designer: j Scott Hasty
Sponsor: Texas Floral Endowment
Star Wholesale Florist - www.stardecorators.com
8223 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas TX 75247 - (214) 631-1300
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Cost $15/TSFA member - $25/Non-member
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 for more info. and to register.
 

"Design Fundamentals - Basics" - June 4 - 7  2006
Teleflora Education Center - OKC OK
Instructor:  Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD
For information call (800) 456-7890


 
Texas Certified Florist Exam  - June 15  2006
Texas A&M Benz School of Floral Design
P.O. Box 9099, College Station TX  77842 (979) 845-1699
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register


Holiday & Home Expo - Dallas Market Center -  June 21-25  2006
June 21  2006
Soapbox Demonstrations: "Ribbons" 2:00 PM & "Best of the Temps" 3:00 PM - IFGC Lobby Fountain - Presented by
J M H  Schwanke AAF, AIFD, PFCI
June 22  2006
Noon - Seasons Gallery, IFGC - "Sensational Looks for Spring & Summer" - Presented by Ralph Null AAF AIFD PFCI - $5 fee includes lunch
4:00 PM "What's New" Walking Tour - IFGC Lobby Fountain, Presented by Ralph Null AAF, AIFD, PFCI
Soapbox Demonstrations: "Color" 11:00 AM & "Containers" 4:00 PM - IFGC Lobby Fountain - Presented by J M H  Schwanke AAF, AIFD, PFCI
June 23  2006
9:00 AM "Merchandising Techniques" Walking Tour - IFGC Lobby Fountain, Presented by J M H  Schwanke AAF, AIFD, PFCI
Soapbox Demonstrations: "Pre Mades" 11:00 AM & "Decorative Accessories" 4:00 PM - IFGC Lobby Fountain - Presented by J M H  Schwanke AAF, AIFD, PFCI
5:00 PM - "Increasing Your Profits by Adding Value" Seminar - Seasons Gallery, Presenter:  Matt Wood AIFD, PFCI
June 24  2006
9:00 AM "Trendsetting" Walking Tour - IFGC Lobby Fountain, Presented by J M H  Schwanke AAF, AIFD, PFCI
Soapbox Demonstrations: "Christmas" 11:00 AM & "Wall Decor" 4:00 PM - IFGC Lobby Fountain - Presented by J M H  Schwanke AAF, AIFD, PFCI
Noon - "Wedding Bells" Seminar:  - Seasons Gallery, IFGC, Presented by Carol Caggiano AIFD, PFCI, $5 admission includes box lunch.
June 25  2006
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Floral Silent Auction - 1st floor, IFGC
For more info. visit Dallas Market Center
 


FTD on the Road Show
FTD One The Road - June 24  2006
Hilton Anatole - Dallas Texas
"Pristine Parties" presented by Jeff Corbin AIFD
"Increasing Sales, Gaining Market Share & Building Consumer Loyalty" presented by Gaylon Pyle
Technology Showcase presented by FTD Mercury Technology
Dinner Program - "Weddings with Style" presented by Ian Prosser AIFD

In addition to the education programs, FTD Members will also have the opportunity to preview

and purchase the newest line of FTD’s Everyday, Fall/Christmas 2006 and Spring 2007

products and the chance to network with other florists at an FTD members-only dinner.

The education and dinner are complimentary for two employees per shop.
The cost is $25 per additional person for the education program and $75 per additional person for the dinner.
For more info. visit www.ftdi.com/FTDOnTheRoad
 

   
 
"Fundamental Floral Design - Basic Design Techniques" - June 24  2006
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.
"Fundamental Floral Design - Wedding Design Techniques" - June 24-25  2006
A hands-on workshop including basic fundamentals of design construction such as creating the bridal bouquet,
including round, crescent, cascade and triangle. Corsage construction, hairpieces and other accessories will be discussed.
"Fundamental Floral Design - Funeral Design Techniques" - June 25  2006
A hands-on workshop including basic fundamentals of design construction stressing
basic concept designs for funeral bouquets, wreaths and casket sprays.
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Greenleaf Wholesale Florist - 2777 Irving Blvd, Dallas Texas 75207
Instructor:  Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMFA
Cost per class - $95 TSFA member / $145 non-member
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register or download registration form online at www.tsfa.org.



 

Contemporary Flower Design Class - June 24 - 26 2006
Texas A&M Benz School of Floral Design
P.O. Box 9099 , College Station TX 77842 (979) 845-1699
Visit http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/benz/contemporary.html or email a-boney@tamu.edu to register.


"European Design" - June 25 - 28  2006
Teleflora Education Center - OKC OK
Instructor:  Els Hazenberg AIFD
For information call (800) 456-7890



SAF NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - Phenomenon

    
SAF NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM - July 4 - 8  2006
"Phenomenon"
Hilton Washington and Towers
Washington DC
Contact SAF at www.safnow.org or (800) 336-4743 for more information.
 

Texas Certified Florist Retreat - July 9 - 14  2006

Benz School of Floral Design - A&M University
Instructors:  Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA & Jack Cross AAF TMFA
All required TCF/TMF classes provided. Exam to be held on Saturday July 15th
Class schedule available at www.tsfa.org
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register.
Texas Certified Florist Exam - July 15 2006
Benz School of Floral Design - A&M University
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register
 
 
"Creative Edge - Design Influences from the East" - July 16 - 19  2006
Teleflora Education Center - OKC OK
Instructor Hitomi Gilliam AIFD
For information call (800) 456-7890
 
 
2006 TSFA CONVENTION - July 21 - 24  2006
Westin Riverwalk & San Antonio Convention Center
San Antonio Texas
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 for more info. and to register.
"AgScience 2006 Teacher's Conference" - July 26 - 27  2006
Amarillo Texas
Programs presented by:  Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMF & Pat Shirley Becker AIFD TMFA
Dianna Doss AAF, Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA, Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA, & Debbie Wright TMFA
A special thank you to the Texas Floral Endowment for assisting with travel expenses for these TSFA representatives!


AgScience 2006 Teacher's Conference
"Business Smarts Summit:  Operating a Successful Retail Flower Shop" - July 30 - August 2  2006
Teleflora Education Center - OKC OK
Instructor:  Carol Caggiano AIFD PFCI 
For information call (800) 456-7890
 
 
"Flower Shop Merchandising" - August 13 - 16  2006
Teleflora Education Center - OKC OK
Instructor:  Sharon McGukin AIFD PFCI
For information call (800) 456-7890
 
 
Christmas Design Class - August 19 - 21  2006
Texas A&M Benz School of Floral Design
P.O. Box 9099, College Station TX 77842
Phone: (979) 845-1699
Visit http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/benz/christmas.html or email a-boney@tamu.edu to register.



Southern Retail Florists Association Convention

"Southern Retail Florists Association Convention" - August  25 - 26  2006
Charlotte NC
For more info. visit www.southernretail.org
 
 
"Basic Skills & Terminology" - August  26  2006
5533 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth TX
Instructor:  Jack Cross AAF TMFA
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register



The Connection
"Daily Business Concepts... For the Profit Driven Florist" - August 27  2006
5533 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth TX 
Instructor:  Jack Cross AAF TMFA
Contact TSFA at (512) 834-0361 to register
(If registered in TMFA program, you will receive one credit for attending class.)
 
 
"Permanent Botanicals for the Home Interior" - August 27 - 30  2006
Teleflora Education Center - OKC OK
Instructor:  Matt Wood AIFD
For information call (800) 456-7890

 
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"High School Certification Testing" - April 2, 2006
 
47 Texas High School Seniors test for their HS Floral Certification at the TSFA Building, Austin TX

   TSFA's Education Committee  

TSFA's Education Committee
 
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"How to Compete Workshop" - April 6  2006
Instructors:  Patricia Gomez AIFD & Debbie Wright AAF TMFA
Southern Floral Company - Houston TX 
Event was a Fundraiser for TSFA





Judges: Bill Morgan TMF, Sharon McGukin AIFD PFCI, & Alex Torres TMF

Winning Design:
by Arthur Chung
 
 
Later that evening Sharon McGukin presented a program "Spring Trends".
 
 
Sharon's design assistants for the evening were
 Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA, Debbie Wright AAF TMFA & Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA




Don't miss Sharon at the TSFA Convention this Summer !!!

 
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Allied Florists of Houston - April 11  2006
"Prom & Homecoming Flower Magic"
Designer:  J Schwanke AAF AIFD PFCI
Sponsor:  John Henry Company
Greenleaf Wholesale Florist - Houston TX
 
All of J's "design assistants" were TMFs !!!
Alex Torres TMF, Mahala Price TMF, Nora Cisneros TMF, & Renee Carpenter TMFA

     

John Henry Company          Allied Florists of Houston
To see more photos from this event visit http://www.alliedfloristsofhouston.org/events/afh-meeting-4-2006.htm
 
For more J ... visit www.funwithj.com &  www.jtv4u.com
 
J will also be at the TSFA Convention this Summer !!!

 
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"FFA Contest" - April 29  2006
Texas A&M University - College Station TX

Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMFA

The Texas Floral Endowment (TFE), lead by TFE President Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMFA,
hosted Ag-Science high school students and teachers at this year's event. 
Seventy-three teams competed in the FFA Competition and the TFE team had a wonderful opportunity
to talk one-on-one with students and teachers about TSFA's high school certification program and TFE scholarships.

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

 

Shirley Floral Co

Congratulations to Joel Paul Shirley TMF, Terry Shirley TMF, staff, and family on their 60th Anniversary !!! 

 

JULIE BECK TMFA

JULIE BECK TMFA
 
Julie has just begun teaching floral design classes in the Continuing Education Dept. of San Antonio College.
She would LOVE to hear from owners of flower shops about the most important skills you are looking for in potential employees. The students want to know!  Her email address is juliabeck@earthlink.net.  She also highly recommends teaching. "If anyone (especially you TMF's and TMFA's out there) has an opportunity to teach any class at all, my advice is: GO FOR IT! You will be amazed how you can recall things from your  experiences and collected knowledge.  Teaching has been a great experience for me.  It's two of my favorite things. Talking and Flowers! How great is that."
Good job, Julie! We wish you all the best in this new endeavor!


REY RODRIGUEZ TMF
 
Rey is the president of his local chapter of CASA. ( Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children)
CASA trains volunteers to gather the facts surrounding cases where children have been removed from their homes due to abuse and or neglect.  These facts are reported back to the district judge so that the judge may decide what is in the best interest of that child or children. Each program has to find its own funding and applies for grants, but each organization also welcomes any free funding. This April, in honor of National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, Rey developed a blue ribbon arrangement which includes a keepsake lapel pin.  The arrangement retails for $20 with 20% of the sale benefiting his local CASA. Five flower shops in his area are promoted the design.

CASA          CASA Texas


NORA CISNEROS TMF

NORA CISNEROS TMF
 
 
Nora Cisneros TMF of Kingwood Flowers & Gifts presented a design program "Body Flower Fiesta"
for the March meeting of the Society for the Advancement of Floral Design (SAFD).  
Using the new John Henry Book as inspiration, Nora not only showed how to construct corsages using the most current trends,
but also presented each SAFD member attending the show with a corsage to wear that evening and take home to enjoy.
 
For more information on SAFD visit: http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/SAFD/safd.html
To see photos from Nora's program visit: http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/SAFD/noracisneros2006.html

 
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Help us make this a better publication...Send us your kudos !!!
 We want to know who's doing what across the state !!!
Send info to mcflorist@flash.net
THANKS !!!

 

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~ BEST WISHES, THOUGHTS, & PRAYERS ~


Keeping the following in our hearts...
 
LaVon Bankhead AAF AIFD PFCI TMFA
Jan Hall TMF
Elaine Henry TMF

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Have you ever considered obtaining additional floral credentials?

 
The American Academy of Floriculture (AAF)
The American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) recognizes members that meet the high standards of service to their industry and community.
Nomination and acceptance is open to qualified persons in all segments of the industry including retailers, wholesalers, growers, educators, scientists, designers and business persons in allied services.
Application deadline:  February 1, 2007 - Applications available on line at www.safnow.org/about/aaf.cfm
If you have any questions, please contact Debi Aker (800) 336-4743 daker@safnow.org.
 
American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
The American Institute of Floral Designers is the floral industry's leading non-profit organization committed to
establishing and maintaining higher standards in professional floral design. With over 1,200 members worldwide,
AIFD and its members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational and design programs.
For more information contact AIFD@assnhqtrs.com or visit www.aifd.org/accreditation.htm
 
Professional Floral Communicators - International (PFCI)
Dedicated to the improvement of professional communication for the floral industry, Professional Floral Communicators - International
is the team that exemplifies leadership, expertise and commitment to personal and industry growth through continuing education.
As a committee of SAF, PFCI serves as an industry resource for floral presenters and educators.
Application deadline:  January 21, 2007 - Applications available on line at www.safnow.org/about/PFCI/information.htm
If you have any questions, contact PFCI at 800-336-4743; PFCI@safnow.org.
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SAF Launches new Chat Feature at www.safnow.org
 
New Web site Lets Florists Chat, Connect

Wondering where to look for extra holiday help? Just want to brainstorm with someone who understands the busy life of a florist?

One of the features of SAF's new Web site, coming this summer, is the SAFnow Discussion Forum.

You'll be able to post questions, get answers and share ideas with SAF members across the country.

So here's our question: What exactly would you like to talk about?

The forum will include a list of topics focused on the exchange of business information and ideas:

  • Care and Handling: Explore the best way to keep your flowers looking their best and lasting longer.
  • Designer Exchange: Boost your creativity by sharing design ideas, mechanics, special presentations and more.
  • "I'm looking for ... ": Need a particular product or looking for the best source? Ask here.
  • Tech Talk: Exchange tips about e-marketing, Web sites, software, gadgets and how to make technology work for your business.
  • Easter/Mother's Day/Spring Holiday Roundtable
  • Valentine's Day Roundtable

Submit another topic for consideration by contacting Shelley Estersohn at esestersohn@safnow.org. 

-- Rebecca Pollack
pollack@safnow.org

SAF
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TMF/TMFA SURVEY ....
 
Due to lack of responses, the survey is being discontinued.  If you would like to see it return...
Send an email to mcflorist@flash.net and you just might be featured in our next issue !!!
 
 
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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 are available now !!!
 Applications must be completed and received no later than June 15.
 
 
Visit http://www.tsfa.org/default.aspx?p=TFEScholarships for a description of each scholarship and to download application forms.
 
Call TSFA (800) 375-0361 for more information.
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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 Co-Chairs - Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA patshirleyb@aol.com (512) 329-8667 & Renee Dahl TMFA bedofroses@austin.rr.com (512) 291-0038
 TSFA - Dianna Doss AAF ddoss@tsfa.org or (800) 375-0361  
 
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We hope you enjoyed our newsletter !!!


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

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

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


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