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2020 • ISSUE FOUR QUARTERLY NEWS FOR ENDOWMENT SUPPORTERS AFE’s Awarded Educational Why Support AFE – A History of Giving Grants for 2020 Read About Lee Phillip Bell and Be Inspired When William and Lee Phillip Bell created their popular daytime drama, “The Bold and the Beautiful,” presumably they sought a name that would lure potential viewers. Unintentionally they selected one that perfectly describes Ms. Bell. A woman of striking beauty, she and her husband took a bold step and created, co-produced and launched their first daytime drama, “The Young and the Restless” in 1973. By Sten Crissey, Past Trustee “The Bold and the Beautiful” followed 14 years later. The Bell’s two successful dramas earned them 18 Emmy Awards and it also enabled them to reside in a mansion whose prior owners included Cary Grant 16 organizations will receive funding and Howard Hughes. (Since her death this February, the home has been purchased by through our 2020-2021 Educational LeBron James of NBA fame.) Grants. Sadly, Lee Phillip Bell died in February at This year’s list includes 5 new programs the age of 91; her husband died in 2005. in addition to continued funding for 11 The American Floral Endowment ongoing programs. The funding will support honors their memories by sharing educational training, conference program the story of their successes and support, and industry resources for floral generosity – encouraging others to industry members, students, and faculty. give as Ms. Bell gave. Through AFE’s Educational Grants programs, organizations, universities, or industry groups continued on page 4 can apply for grant funding or sponsorships from the Endowment. Every organization that AFE supports provides an important resource or program that is vital to the advancement and The AFE Bulletin is proudly sponsored success of the floral industry. by The Todd Bachman Memorial Fund. The Annual Educational Grants prioritize Todd Bachman served as Chairman and CEO of programs that are wide-reaching and those that Bachman’s before his untimely death in 2008. Todd was aim to bring young professionals to our industry. a past chairman of the American Floral Endowment Weight is also placed on educational programs and was very active in many state and national industry that help industry members grow and those organizations. Those who knew him will always that help identify and solve industry needs and remember what a great communicator he was and his challenges. outstanding leadership and devotion to work and family. His wife and daughters are honored to carry on his legacy. continued on page 2 continued from page 1 AFE’s Awarded Educational Grants for 2020 Congratulations to the following Continued Funding: organizations and programs America In Bloom Symposium University of Florida: receiving funding in 2020! AFE is Greenhouse Training Online proud to support your ongoing efforts American Institute of Floral Designers: Bringing FFA to AIFD Course Development and to grow and develop the floral industry. Delivery American Society for Horticultural Newly Funded Projects: Sciences: Seeing Your Professional Future Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Florists Association Annual Coming into Focus Kansas State University: Developing Convention Digital Horticulture Teaching Clemson University: STEM It Up Program Resources In addition to the mentioned E-Gro Alert and Webinars Educational Grants, AFE also Mississippi State University: Aerobic Great Lakes Floral Expo Mound Composting of Fresh Cut administers programs that support Floral Waste National Floriculture Forum floriculture research, scholarships, and internship programs. Mobil Floral Lab: CUBA Seed Your Future: National Movement to Promote Horticulture Visit endowment.org/grants for National Alliance of Floral Associations Annual Meeting The University of Kentucky and North more information. Carolina State: Nutrient Monitoring Texas State Florists’ Associations: TSFA Portal Educating Educators Employers Job Seekers Career Center Home Post a Job Keyword or Job Title Keyword or Job Title Location Location Search Jobs Search Jobs Send me new jobs for this search Send me new jobs for this search [email protected] [email protected] Just Launched! AFE Career Center www.facebook.com/ Job Opportunity Highlights afecareercenter Head Grower AFE's Career Center Program Instructor – Horticulture Technology Facebook Page Horticulturalist Floral Designer Like Us to see the latest job postings and career resources And much more… post your resume and explore openings today at afecareercenter.com! AFE Bulletin | 2020 | Issue Four | 2 | AFE Awards More than $38,500 in 2020 Scholarships Ranjeeta Adhikari Meghan Bundick Annabelle Caswell Brian Curley Adam D’Angelo Josey Darby Nicole Davidson Helene Dondero Nicholas Dzurenda Elaina Eberz Renata Goossen Emily Kolbe Keller Shemwell Jordyn Silva Caleb Spall We have awarded 15 students with 2020 Scholarship Recipients: scholarships totaling $38,500. Fifty-nine applications were received for this 2020 American Florists' Exchange Richard T. Meister Scholarship scholarship cycle. Scholarship — $2,400 — $4,000 James Bridenbaugh Memorial Recipient: Ranjeeta Adhikari, "We had many overachieving students apply Scholarship — $500 Purdue University for scholarships this year, which is why some Recipient: Jordyn Silva, Modesto National Greenhouse scholarships were awarded to more than Junior College Manufacturers Association (NGMA) one recipient," said Greg Royer, Chairman Julio and Sarah Armellini Scholarship — $500 of the Education Committee. "I'm proud Scholarship — $2,200 Recipient: Annabelle Caswell, to see the high quality of students each Recipient: Meghan Bundick, West University of Connecticut year, and I enjoy being a part of granting Virginia University scholarships to these well-deserved students Mike and Flo Novovesky encouraging them to continue their Ball Horticultural Company Scholarship — $2,700 education and become passionate Scholarship — $1,100 Recipient: Josey Darby, Texas A&M industry leaders." Earl Dedman Memorial Scholarship University — $2,000 Lawrence "Bud" Ohlman Memorial Recipient: Renata Goossen, Kansas Scholarship — $2,500 State University Vocational (Bettinger, Holden, and BioWorks IPM/Sustainable Perry) Scholarship — $1,500 Practices Scholarship — $1,200 Recipient: Brian Curley, University Recipient: Nicholas Dzurenda, of Massachusetts Virginia Tech Seed Companies Scholarship CalFlowers Scholarship — $5,800 — $2,500 Upcoming Deadlines for Scholarships Recipient: Nicole Davidson, City Recipient: Adam D’Angelo, and Internships: College of San Francisco University of Wisconsin Two Floriculture MS/Ph.D. John Carew Memorial Scholarship John L. Tomasovic Sr. Scholarship Scholarships – Feb 1st — $2,000 — $1,200 Apply at endowment.org/ Recipient: Caleb Spall, Michigan Recipient: Elaina Eberz, Oregon floriculture-msphd-scholarship/ State University State University Floral Industry Internships – March 1st Ferriss Horticulture Scholarship Jacob and Rita Van Namen Apply at endowment.org/ — $2,000 Marketing Scholarship — $1,200 internships/ Recipient: Emily Kolbe, University Recipient: Helene Dondero, Business Internships – of Wisconsin California Polytechnic State University Applications Accepted Year- Garcia Family Scholarship — $1,200 Round Recipient: Keller Shemwell, Learn about our 2020 Scholarship Apply at endowment.org/students/ University of Missouri Recipients at endowment. business-internship/ org/2020scholarshipawards/ | 3 | AFE Bulletin | 2020 | Issue Four Why Support AFE – A History of Giving continued from page 1 Read About Lee Phillip Bell and Be Inspired In 2008, Lee Phillip Bell established the James and Helen Phillip Floral Design Grant with a gift of $500,000 to the American Floral Endowment. Her ties to the floral industry stem from her parents who founded “Phillip’s Flowers,” a very successful re- tail florist in Chicago. The business continues to be owned and operated by second, third and fourth generation family mem- bers. When establishing the grant, Ms. Bell noted, “It’s a joy to honor James and Helen Phillip by helping people prepare to earn a livelihood in the flower business, which has meant so much to our family.” To simply focus on Ms. Bell’s obvious wealth would miss who she truly was. Warm and gracious with an easy smile, she made visitors feel comfortable and glad to be in her presence. This certainly was the case in 2007 when her nephew, Jim Phillip, and I visited her to discuss a possible gift to AFE. Yes, she was “warm and gracious,” but only a fool would take Lee Bell for granted and she did not suffer fools lightly. One does not acquire such wealth without the savvy to steward it wisely. So, when we approached her about a gift to honor her parents, she asked numerous questions: How much money does AFE currently invest? Who invests the funds and how? How much is distributed for charitable purposes annually? How does AFE If you have an old life insurance policy you no longer need, identify scholarship recipients? And the questions went on… you can make AFE the owner and beneficiary of the policy After a thorough vetting, Ms. Bell determined her parents and receive an immediate tax credit. would indeed be honored if she invested in the Endowment. If you own appreciated stock, you can gift the stock to AFE. Because her gift is endowed, the James and Helen Phillip By doing so you avoid all capital gains taxes AND you can Floral Design Grant will live on in perpetuity, honoring her declare a charitable gift deduction