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Hello all and welcome to our 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

TSFA TCF RETREAT - June 3-8 2007
Benz School of Floral Design - Texs A&M - College Station TX
Instructors: Jack Cross AAF TMFA and Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA
For more info and to register contact TSFA at (800) 375-0361


Teleflora Live - June 10-11 2007
InterContinental Houston - 2222 West Loop South - Houston, TX  77027
Sunday - Main Stage Extravaganza and mini trade fair
Monday - Hands-on Design Event and a Technology Open House.
Call the Teleflora Education Center at 1-800-456-7890 Ext. 6234


"Basics Classes" - June 11-22 2007
Benz School of Floral Design - Texas A&M
Visit Benz School for more information.


"Contemporary Floral Design Class" - June 23-25 2007
Benz School of Floral Design - Texas A&M
Visit Benz School for more information.



TSFA 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION - July 13-15 2007
Palmer Events Center - Austin, TX


SAVE THE DATE ....
TSFA TMFA Retreat - September 15-16, 2007
Northcross Suites - Austin, Texas
"The Overall Wedding Experience"
"Advanced Design Techniques and Style"
Presented by Rich Salvaggio AIFD
Sponsored by Teleflora
For more info and to register contact TSFA at (800) 375-0361

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94th Annual Convention & Trade Show - "Design Smart...Find it Here"

July 13-15, 2007 - Austin, Texas

Educational programs presented by: Jack Cross AAF TMFA Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMF Gayle Johnson AAF TMFA Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA Beth O'Reilly Ian Prosser AIFD Rich Salvaggio AIFD AAF PFCI Gerald Toh AIFD Els Tuenissen Matt Wood AIFD

AIFD Inductee Showcase presented by:  Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA Julie Beck TMFA Jihye Kim Kaywin Pape Kubesch TMF Coby Neal Lien Nguyen TMFA Beth O'Reilly Linda Pirek TMF Alex Torres TMF

Business Seminars presented by:

 Shane Leath (Rio Roses) "Successful Selling Seminar"

Annisa Chan "Be Found on Search Engines"

 

Networking with other members of the floral industry

 

An awesome trade show with over 80 exhibits to inspire

 

Hands-on sessions providing a quality educational experience to all Texas florists

 

"BLOOMS OVER AUSTIN"

promotes positive influence the gift of flowers has on people
join volunteers as they recreate hospital arrangements for delivery to Austin hospitals
drop by to help co-chairs with this incredible community service project !!!

Blooms Over Austin Chair: Nancy Wharton, Casa Verde Florist, Austin - (512)451-6726

 

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TMFs/TMFAs - Convention Designer Spotlight

Jack Cross AAF TMFA

Gregg Hoppe AIFD TMF

Gayle Johnson AAF TMFA

Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA

TMFs/TMFAs - AIFD Inductee Spotlight

Julie Beck TMFA

Kaywin Kubesch TMF

Lien Nguyen TMFA

Linda Pirek TMF

Alex Torres TMF

TMFs/TMFAs Convention Who's Who

Renee Dahl TMFA Design Sumposium Co-Chair

Pat Shirley Becker AIFD TMFA CONVENTION CHAIR

Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA Design Symposium Co-Chair

 

TMF VOLUNTEERS - CONVENTION CHAIRS 2007

 

General Chair:   Pat Shirley-Becker AIFD TMFA, Northwest Hills Florist, Austin - (512) 329-8667

 

Design Symposium Co-Chair: Renee Dahl TMFA, A Bed of Roses, Austin - (512) 291-0038

Design Symposium Co-Chair:  Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA, Compton's Florist, La Porte - (281) 471-2124

Texas Cup Chair:  Debbie Woltmann TMFA, Brenham Floral, Brenham - (979) 836-3566

Friday Night Function:  Norman Northen TMFA, Precious Memories, Temple - (254)778-2242

Presidential Celebration:  Bill Morgan TMF, Breen's Florist, Houston - (713) 863-9006

Awards Luncheon:  Joel Paul Shirley TMF, Shirley Floral Company, San Angelo - (325) 655-9111

                                               

VIP Flowers Co-Chairs:  Shannon Escamilla TMFA and Lynn Crow TMFA,
Northwest Hills Florist – Davenport, Austin - (512) 329-8667

Hotel Lobby:  Cliff Martinez TMF, Ben White Florist, Austin - (512) 447-3577

Ribbon Cutting: Susie Ramos AAF TMF, The Flower Box, Georgetown - (512) 863-2023

TMF Program Co-Chair:   Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA, Loki Gardens Houston - (713) 236-9485

 

TMF Program Co-Chair:   Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA, Compton’s Florist, La Porte - (281) 471-2124

           

Election Chair:  Bille Jeane Kirschner AAF PFCI TMF, Dripping Springs - (512) 970-0195 or (512) 829-4029

 

TMF, TMFA & High School Graduates Ceremony -  Carrie Beamer AAF AIFD TMFA

 

Body Flower Buffet: Kaywin Kubesch TMF, Rhinestone Angel, Flatonia - (361)865-9026

 

Once again, TMFs & TMFAs lead our organization !!!

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The TSFA Education Committee is holding a quilt raffle.
The beautiful quilt "Orchids in Bloom" was made by Elaine Henry TMFA and is 90" x 104".
Tickets are $1 or 6 for $5.
Contact TSFA or one of the following TSFA education committee members to purchase raffle tickets:

Carrie Beamer AAF AIFD TMFA, Annaleisa Boggs TMFA, Renee Carpenter TMFA,
Philip Combs TMF, Debbie Cueto AIFD TMF, Renee Dahl, TMFA, Bruce Easley TMFA,
Rebecca Espinosa TMF, Kelly Fouts TMF, Pam Fuller, TMFA, Gregg Hoppe, AIFD, TMF,
Kaywin Kubesch TMF, Cecilia Manouel AIFD TMF, Rey Rodriguez TMF,
Lana Scarborough TMFA, Pat Shirley-Becker, AIFD TMFA, Debbie Woltmann, TMFA,
Robbie Wooldridge, TMF

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The Texas Floral Endowment is holding a raffle to win a laptop computer, a GPS Navigation system, or a digital camera.
Contact TSFA or one of the following TFE board members to purchase raffle tickets:

Tubby Adkisson AAF TMFA, Pat Shirley Becker AAF AIFD TMFA, Ken Freytag, Gayle Johnson AAF TMFA,
Jim Johnson AAF AIFD TMFA, Jimmy Klepac, Lynn Lary McLean AAF AIFD PFCI TMF, John Priest,
Gina Waters AAF TMF, Robert Westherford, Jr.

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TMFs/TMFAs - Running for TSFA Board of Directors

 

President:  Judy Rutledge AAF TMFA

 

Retail Directors:

Jack Cross AAF TMFA

Bruce Easley TMFA

Renee Dahl TMFA

Congratulations & Thank You for volunteering your time and talent
 

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Best of luck in the Texas Cup !!!


Rey Rodriguez TMF
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LAST, but not LEAST...
A big Thank You to our President for a job well done !!!



TSFA President Debbie Wright AAF TMFA

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Help us make this a better publication...Send us your kudos !!!

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