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Kansas State Florists' AssociationHIGHLIGHTS FROM Kansas State Florists' Association 2007 Convention | ||||||||||
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Designers from:
"So You Say You Can Color Part 1" Carmon Jones-Concepts by Carmon-Hillsboro 
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Sunday, July 29th
8:00- Registration Opens
8:00-"A Moment of Prayer"
Led by Rev. Chuck Chipman
8:00-9:00-KAFD Contest #2, #3 Delivery
8:00-10:00-Coffee
8:45-9:45 "So You Say You Can Color Part 1"
Color Trends
Panel Design Team
Matthew Dover, Wichita Wholesale, Wichita
Kay Hallacy, Cottage Gardens, Wichita
Carmen Jones, Designs by Carmen, Hillsboro
Karen Medlin, Westloop Floral, Manhattan
Commentators:
Gary H. Hackbart, Jr. AIFD KAFD
Don Pfannenstiel AIFD AAF PFCI KAFA
Sponsored by Baisch & Skinner
9:45-Break with Vendors
10:00-12:00 "Eclectic"
Jim Ganger AIFD
Sponsored by Teleflora,
Valley Floral Company
12:00-Break with Vendors
Silent Auction Ends
12:15-1:15-Lunch (Ballrooms A-C)
"Colors in Latex"
Sponsored by Balloon World
To Announce:
Silent auction Winners,
Design Competition Winners
Crystal Best of Show Award
1:15-2:00-Break with Vendors
2:00-3:00 "So you Say you Can Color Part 2"
Sponsored by:
Baisch & Skinner, Wichita
Design Master Color Tools Inc.
Syndicate Sales
Smithers Oasis
Ocean View Floral
Steven's
Mac Technologies
Natural Pulp
Remaining product and designs are auctioned after the convention programs end. |
Room ReservationsYou can make your room reservations at the Marriott at this time. You can always cancel the reservations. Be sure to tell them that you are with the KSFA convention so you will get the special rates. The rooms will be $89.00 a night. Reservations must be made by July 12th to get the special rates. Contact Information: |
Place an Ad in theConvention ProgramA very affordable way to contact your fellow florists is through an ad in the convention program. The rates are the same as in the years past. We heard many positive responses from florists who advertised in the past. It is a great ay to network with you fellow florists. Business card size $25.00 *** |
2007 State Convention Additional Information______________________________________________CASH PRIZES ADDED TO THE CONTEST PRIZES!THIS YEAR FOR THE FIRST TIME CASH WILL BE AWARDED TO THE AWARD WINNING RIBBONS! 3rd place-$25.00; 2nd place-$35.00, 1st place-$50.00 for each contest.
Every person attending the convention should enter at least one of the competitions!
KSFA Design Contests at Convention!
Design #1-Centerpiece for our Saturday night banquet. Our theme is "Smoking Gun". Sounds like a western to me. Now, who do we know from Dodge City? Your design dimensions should be no larger than 16 inches wide and deep. The height no taller than 48 inches. Remember it goes on a round table for eight. Your design should be movable in one piece. The price is retail $80.00 or less, and that includes all fresh flowers, props, container, and labor. Design registration is from 2:00-4:00 on Saturday. Judging will start at 4:00. Designs will be on display Sunday. Winners will be announced Sunday with other contest winners.
Design #2-Your bride would like to have something different in a centerpiece for her guest tables. As she has several tables, she would like to keep the cost down. Design this new and different arrangement that she can't refuse. The price is retail $35.00, including container and labor. Design registration is 8:00-9:00 Sunday.
Design #3-If you were asked by one of the wire services to design a new arrangement for their Selection Guide or website, what would you do? Consider yourself asked. You have been assigned the everyday arrangement page. This is the page that the arrangement will be picked by most people, suitable for all occasions, like-Thinking of You; Have a Nice Day; Get Well Soon; Love and Kisses; etc. This is your chance, not only to design a new arrangement, but maybe also a new container. Good Luck! You have a retail price of $49.00 for this design. Design registration is 8:00-9:00 Sunday.
All designs must have a price list included.
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Hotel Reservations Must Be Made by July 12th.The Wichita Marriott has reserved a block of rooms for the convention. The rooms will be released on July 12th. Make you reservations today if you think you will be going. You can always cancel the room on Saturday, July 28th if you are not going to make it. The room rates are $89.00 a night. Remember to mention the KSFA when making your reservations.
Avoid the Flower Police-Wear FlowersWe sell flowers in our shops; we comment that flowers are not worn like they used to be for special holidays. When was the last time you wore a flower? Silent AuctionLast year we held a silent auction to help offset the expenses of the convention. This was very well received and it was decided to do it again this year. The bidding will start at 6:00 on Saturday night and the winners will be announced at the 12:45 luncheon on Sunday. | Children's Program
This year make the state convention a family affair. Something new that we are trying are
Kid Activities. We will have fun with games and activities after the cookout on Friday evening and a mini design event on Saturday morning. so whether your child is crafty or active, we will have something for him/her to do. When the KFSA kid events are done, your spouse and children will have the rest of the day on their own, doing all the fun stuff Wichita has to offer while you enjoy the show. We hope to make your weekend more family friendly because we know how important weekends are for family time. If you have questions feel free to call Bruce Austin, at Flowers by Irene , Dodge City. He will be in charge of this program. 620-227-2451
EDGE-UCATION
Explore the "edges" in marketing! Saturday afternoon from 1:00-3:00 Peggy & Wayne DeBey, The Flower Nook, Salina, will present a program on rose based edible foods and rose based aromatherapy products that Peggy has developed for the store. (Recipes included!)
Join in and get ready to share this program with your customers.
Peggy envisions this group will form a year long network to share marketing ideas, successes and failures! Limited to 20, you need to be committed to contributing, email access a must! $25.00 per person includes food and aromatherapy products. |
Please take note of the following: In order to attend the KSFA State convention you must be a member of the organization. If you have not paid your dues dues for 2007 send them with your convention registration. If you are in doubt e-mail Don J. Pfannenstiel at dapfann@sbcglobal.net or call cell# 620-694-9484To become a member complete the following and mail it with your convention registration to:
In order to enter the KSFA design competitions and accumulate points toward becoming the State Sunflower Award Winner (Kansas Designer of the Year) you must be a member of KAFD.
Kansas Affiliated Floral DesignersDues are $10.00 per person per year Name _________________________________________
KSFA Board of Directors Past President, Nancy Wright, Ellis Flower Shop, Ellis
President, Bruce Austin, Flowers by Irene, Dodge City
President Elect, Karen Medlin, Westloop Floral, Manhattan
Board Member, Carol Van Dyke Gifts and More L.L.C., Plainville
Board Member, Jodeen Leaming, Main Street Floral, Minneola
Board Member ***2 positions to be filled*** following Election
Education Chairman, Dennis Ade, Don's Custom Floral, Hutchinson
Legislative Representative Wayne DeBey, The Flower Nook, Salina
Convention Chairman, Gary H. Hackbart Jr. , JR Koontz Flowers, Wichita
Secretary/Treas. Don J. Pfannenstiel AIFD AAF PFCI KAFA
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