Program Book – Kathleen Dillinger Florists’ Review Program Coordinator – Wil Gonzalez AIFD, CFD Receiving Fresh Wholesaler – Denver Wholesale Florist Joel Kramer, Mgr

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Letter from the President ...... Page 3 Inductee List ...... Page 4 Welcome Letter from Symposium Coordinators ...... Page 5 Symposium Committees ...... Page 6 In Memorium ...... Page 7 Partners ...... Page 8-11 Contributors ...... Page 12 Symposium Schedule ...... Page 13-17 Principles and Elements of Design ...... Page 18 Meet the Designers + Workshops and Special Programs ...... Page 19-91 History ...... Page 92 Past Presidents ...... Page 93 Awards ...... Page 94-96 AIFD Boards and Chapters ...... Page 97 Achievements ...... Page 98 AIFD Committees and Task Forces ...... Page 99-100 AIFD Student Chapters ...... Page 100 AIFD Industry Partners ...... Page 101-103 AIFD Education Partners ...... Page 104-105 Advertisements ...... Page 106-122 DVD Order Form ...... Page 123 “Discover” National Symposium 2018 ...... Page 124

2 WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL Family Reunion

elcome to Seattle, home for this year’s National “Symposium X.” This amazing city is well known for its stunning natural beauty, Wtechnological prowess in aircraft building and computer sciences, innovative creative arts in glass and theater, world class farm to table North West cuisine, and a vibrant and proud metropolitan population over 3.5 million people. I hope you luxuriate in it and get to enjoy a lot of what this city has to offer in the midst of our annual Xtravaganza. One of the first tasks as Vice President is to quickly select the two members who will lead the hundreds of people who volunteer to create and run a symposium. It is not an easy task by any means. It takes three years, thousands of hours, and the imagination, organization and drive that few people possess. We are all fortunate that Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD and Wil Gonzalez AIFD, CFD enthusiastically agreed to take this task upon themselves. All I asked was that they think “outside the box” (actually when you get down to being really creative…there is no box). They came up with an interpretation of a single word I mentioned to them and decided that a single word theme did not suffice. There were too many adjectives to describe what happens at an AIFD Symposium and, as so many of those words began with an “X” sound, a theme was born! Thus I am sure we are in store for A week that is filled with Xtraordinary programs, Xceptional galas, Xcellent educational workshops, and an Xciting Inductee/Awards evening. I would also like to say “Bienvenido!,” “Bienvenue!,” Yokoso!, Fun Jing, and “Hwan Yeong hamnida” to our new inductees in their own languages. This year we have an Xtraordinary number of new members, including international inductees from Mexico, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Japan, Macau, South Korea, United Kingdom, and Canada! It is such an Xciting evening for them and such a wonderful beginning for all of us as they start their new membership in our family. Please congratulate them as you see them and make this special year for them even more Xcellent. I cannot say how grateful we should all be for the Xtraordinary work all the members who volunteer to help make this organization what it is. Not only the hundreds of volunteers at Symposium, but the regional board members, the members who do educational workshops and floral programs, the hardworking local florists and designers who are our face to the general public, my National Board members who have so diligently helped move this organization forward with foresight and planning, the four (for now) future Symposium Coordinators who are hard at work to make the 2018 and 2019 Symposiums happen with their own brand of special magic, and last, but not least, the Xceptional Elite Partners and Industry Partners we have who help make not only this Symposium possible, but are so generous all year in helping us with our mission to educate and entlighten the public with the beauty of creative floral Xpression. I hope your time at “Symposium X” is filled with friends, fun, education and amazement, and that you will Xperience a myriad of wonders that will bring you Xquisite memories for years to come.

- Anthony J. Vigliotta AIFD, CFD National President 2016-2017 3 Congratulating the BESt Congratulations to the 77 Certified Floral Designers (CFD®) who have distinguished themselves as professional floral design artists and who are being inducted as accredited members into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).

David Arrieta CFD Victor Erarte CFD Sheri A. Jentsch CFD Younsook Lee CFD Kathy Lee Rogers CFD Alajuela, Costa Rica Santo Domingo, New Braunfels, TX Los Angeles, CA Phoenix, AZ Dominican Republic Brad Austin CFD Jeongeun Jeong CFD Sio Wa Lei CFD Sherrilyn Joy Roundy CFD Los Angeles, CA Trish Fjeldsted CFD Seoul, South Korea Macau Larkspur, CO Brandon, Canada Lisa Belisle CFD Donald John Jessica Jolena Norma Santiago Chicago, IL Shawn Michael Foley CFD Johnson CFD Leopold CFD Arrazate CFD Birmingham, AL Hendersonville, TN Saint Paul, MN Mexico City, Mexico Brenda Hargrove Blackburn CFD, TCF Mallory Elizabeth Kathleen Michele Fiona Li CFD Julia Marie Pualeialii Columbia, TN Green CFD Jones CFD San Bruno, CA Schmitt CFD San Diego, CA Gillette, WY Marceline, MO Frank Blanchard CFD Chaewon Moon CFD Washougal, WA Mandie Grunewald Hee Joo CFD Seoul, South Korea Dabin Shin CFD CFD, CCF Gyeonggi-do, Korea Gyeonggi-do, Alvina R Burggraff CFD Paradise, CA South Korea Yoshiko O’Connor CFD South Korea Sturgis, SD Laguna Beach, CA Doris Hargrove CFD, TCF Daesun Kang CFD Su Bin Shin CFD Cecilia Carmen Columbia, TN Gyunggi-do, South Korea Hidemi Ono CFD Incheon, South Korea Carreno-Jones CFD Whistler, Canada Lompoc, CA William Alex Hattel CFD Mieko Kawazoe CFD Hye Mi Sim CFD Thornton, CO Princeton Junction, NJ Charlene Park CFD Seoul, South Korea Kathleen Haney Cerritos, CA Castagnoli CFD Michelle Headrick CFD Janet Killian CFD Seo-Young Song CFD Costa Mesa, CA Vancouver, WA Laramie, WY Hyunjung Park CFD Seoul, South Korea Rancho Cucamonga, CA Chung Yearn Yoo Kyeung Heo CFD GaYoung Kim CFD Nicholas D. St. Clair CFD Na Hyun Park CFD Sarah Cho CFD Seoul, South Korea Icheon, South Korea Mission Viejo, CA Seoul, South Korea Busan, South Korea Joy L Hill CFD Julie Kyung Yun Kim CFD Chikako Uzawa CFD Sun Ja Sonia Park CFD Su Ja Choi CFD Anchorage, AK San Francisco, CA Mission Viejo, CA Montreal, Canada Richmond, Canada Kazumi Hirasawa CFD Wendy Lee Kissack CFD Melinda Devlin Melanie K. Pentecost Monica Alejandra Yokohama, Japan Moorcroft, WY Varvarigos CFD CFD, AMF Chumacero CFD Wellington, FL Siloam Springs, AR Jalisco, Mexico Junko Irie CFD Masayo Koizumi CFD Chiba, Japan Shizuoka City, Japan America Villalobos CFD Amanda Jane Randell Caroline Alexandra Nuevo Leon, Mexico Aki Ishiguro CFD Lori Kunian CFD CFD, MDPF Crabb CFD Plano, TX Melrose, MA Devon, United Kingdom Cornwall, United Kingdom Kiyoko Way CFD Irvine, CA Ju Yeon Jang CFD Sao Leng Lam CFD Jonathan D. Reiman Kathryn Lesley Delve CFD Gyeonggi-do, Macau North Somerset, CFD, ICPF Young Mi You CFD South Korea Carbondale, IL Seoul, South Korea United Kingdom Mi Gyu Lee CFD Yunhee Jang CFD Gyeonggi-do, South Myung Sun Ro CFD Lynde S. DiSomma CFD Seoul, South Korea Korea Seoul, South Korea Ukiah, CA Luis Carlos Jaquez CFD Saebom Lee CFD Roxana Rodriguez CFD Michael David Elder CFD Chihuahua, Mexico Seoul, South Korea Torrance, CA Jacksonville, FL

AIFD is committed to establishing and maintaining the highest standards in the floral industry as the leading non-profit organization dedicated to the art of professional floral design. With over 1,300 accredited members worldwide, AIFD and its members are in the forefront of the industry in advancing education and design programs. Accreditation in AIFD is selective. To be accredited, design artists must first become a Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) through AIFD’s Professional Floral Designer Evaluation process.

For Information on Becoming a Certified Floral Designer and AIFD Accreditation American Institute of Floral Designers 9 Newport Drive, Suite 200, Forest Hill, MD 21050 4 443-966-3850 | Fax 443-640-1031 e-mail: [email protected] | www.AIFD.org

full page ad--newest.indd 1 5/2/17 9:40 AM WELCOME TO SEATTLE AND Symposium X! We have so looked forward to welcoming you to this Xciting Xperience. Symposium X is an Xquisite opportunity for the American Institute of Floral Designers to present to you an Xemplary line up of Xceptionally talented floral artists and educators. It is AIFD’s goal to present the forefront in floral education opportunities to the industry, and we thank you for taking the initiative to Xpand your floral education. Our lineup of floral educators is going to challenge you, enlighten you, and will recharge your creative soul. They will Xpress their most unique and creative talents on the main stage and throughout the Symposium Xperience. We hope you take advantage of our Xceptional location here in Seat- tle. There is so much to see and do in the “City of Flowers.” Be sure to step out and feel the sun on your face and the sea breeze in your hair. Take an Xcursion to Bainbridge Island or just a trip to Pike’s Place Market to take in the local Xperience. Enjoy the immersion into the Floral Friendships and Families that we create when we come to Symposium. Post and share your photos and Xperiences on social media so that all can see what is possible when you Xpand your creative world. Please help us in thanking all of the “X ” men and women who have helped to make this possible for all of our attendees. Symposium would not be possible without the support of all of our Sponsors, Partners, Contrib- utors, Committee Members and the MANY, MANY, Volunteers that it takes to create and produce the largest educational opportunity in the floral industry. So, when you see someone with an “X ” pin on, take the opportunity to thank them for their donation of time, talent, product, and support of AIFD. Without them we could not make this the most Xquisite, Xtraordinary, Xciting, Xtreme, Xcellent, Xceptional Xperience that you all deserve. We thank you for the great honor to be a part of Symposium X.

- Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD Symposium Coordinator

- Wil Gonzalez AIFD, CFD Program Coordinator

5 2017 AIFD SYMPOSIUM COMMITTEES

Awards Committee Chair – Rich Salvaggio AIFD, CFD Awards/Induction Night Décor – Katharina Stuart AIFD, CFD Blooms Over Seattle – Toni Chow Tibbits AIFD, CFD Board of Directors Luncheon – Brian Vetter AIFD, CFD Body Flower Buffet – Rachelle Nyswonger-Neal AIFD, CFD Camera Liaison – Gerry Toh AIFD, CFD Design Gallery – Mike Hollenbeck AIFD, CFD Education – Mary Linda Horn AIFD, CFD Entertainment Liason – Jody McLeod AIFD, CFD Executive Director – Kristen Philips CAE First Timers Mentor – Joyce Mason Monheim AIFD, CFD Foundation – Eddie Payne AIFD, CFD Flower Processing – Patti Fowler AIFD, CFD Flower Room – Susan Ayala AIFD, CFD Gift Liaison – Cindy Pham AIFD, CFD Linen Coordinator – Sandy Yoshihara Sniff AIFD, CFD Lobby Décor – Ian Whipple AIFD, CFD Marketing – Stacey Carlton AIFD, CFD Membership – Leanne Kesler AIFD, CFD Opening Reception – Kenneth Snauwaert AIFD, CFD Partners – Susan Ishkanian AIFD, CFD PFDE – Michelle Morgan AIFD, CFD Presentation Bouquets – Jenny Thomasson AIFD, CFD Procurement – Fresh – Tiffany Hammond AIFD, CFD Procurement – Hard Goods – Theresa Colucci AIFD, CFD Brenna Quan AIFD, CFD Program Book – Kathleen Dillinger Florists’ Review Program Coordinator – Wil Gonzalez AIFD, CFD Receiving Fresh Wholesaler – Denver Wholesale Florist Joel Kramer, Mgr. and Karen Meyers Receiving Hard Goods Wholesaler – Washington Floral Service, Mark Berglund Mgr., and Cheri Doyle Sign Liason – Emil Yanos AIFD, CFD Social Media – Sheryl Timmermann AIFD, CFD Paul Jaras AIFD, CFD Stage Manager and Crew – David Shover AIFD, CFD, Jackie Lacey AIFD, Carol Inskeep AIFD, James Nichols, Terry Godfrey AIFD, CFD Stage Security – Alan Masters AIFD, CFD Staging and Production – Bill and Crystal Wyatt, Wyatt Productions Student Competition – Kevin Coble AIFD, CFD Symposium Coordinator – Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD VIP Flowers – Angelyn Tipton AIFD, CFD VIP Liason – Jan Wilder AIFD, CFD Volunteer Coordinator – James Lowe AIFD, CFD Workshop Principal – Richard Milteer AIFD, CFD

6 Bobbi Ecker Blatchford AIFD, CFD Ed Capaldo AIFD, CFD February 3, 2017 April 13, 2017

In Memorium

Dee Yeager AIFD, CFD Ken Beebe AIFD, CFD April 20, 2017 April 29, 2017

7 THANK YOU DIAMOND ELITE PARTNERS!

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8 THANK YOU GOLD ELITE PARTNERS!

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9 THANK YOU SILVER ELITE PARTNERS!

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10 THANK YOU BRONZE ELITE PARTNERS!

X x u i s i te 11 THANK YOU FOR THE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS YOU’VE MADE TO OUR DESIGNERS AND TO AIFD

David Austin Roses

Schuster’s of Texas

Diamond Star Glass

Nashville Wraps

Berwick Ribbon

United Wholesale

Alaska Peonies

Knud Nielsen Company

Fitz Designs

Napco

Gold Leaf Design Group

Floral Rush Designs

Three Bunch Palms Productions

Brannan Street SF Wholesale

Orange Man

Tokyodo Corporation

Matsumura Kougei X cellenceSmithers Oasis Japan Chikamasa Corporation

United Flower Growers

Bubbles And Frown Haberdashery

J-Chans Designs

Nathan Hall (music composer)

United Wholesale Flowers

12 *All programs taking place in Washington State Convention Center unless otherwise noted. SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2017 3:30 p.m. AIFD Foundation Board of Trustees 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Meeting PFDE Registration Opens Room 208 (2nd Floor) East Lobby (6th Floor) 4:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. SAIFD Student Chapter Advisors Meeting PFDE Reception (Invitation only) Room 201 (2nd Floor) South Lobby (4th Floor) 6:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Student Competition Orientation PFDE Orientation (Invitation only) Room 606 (6th Floor) Hall 4A South (4th Floor) 7:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. PFDE Reception (Open to all, Cash bar) PFDE Session (Invitation only) Hall 4A South (4th Floor) Hall 4A South (4th Floor) SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017 4:30 p.m. PFDE Evaluator Workshop 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (invite only – PFDE Evaluators) Registration Desk Opens Room 604 (6th Floor) East Lobby (6th Floor)

FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 8:00 a.m. Foundation Registration Desk Opens East Lobby (6th Floor) 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PFDE Evaluations (Evaluators only) Hall 4A South (4th Floor) 8:00 a.m. Student Design Competition Hall 4A South (4th Floor) 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open East Lobby (6th Floor) 9:00 a.m. AIFD National Board Leadership 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (invitation only) Cirrus Ballroom (Sheraton Hotel, 35th Floor) AIFD National Board Orientation (invitation only) Room 208 (2nd Floor) 11:00 a.m. NW Regional Chapter Board Meeting 9:00 a.m. (Invitation Only) Room 202 (2nd floor) AIFD National Board Meeting (Invitation Only) Room 208 (2nd Floor) 1:00 p.m. AIFD National Committee Meetings 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (all 2nd Floor) Education Partner Committee Mtg AIFD Board of Directors Luncheon (Invitation Only) Room 201 Cirrus Ballroom (Sheraton Hotel, 35th Floor) Education Committee Mtg Room 203 1:30 p.m. Symposium Committee Mtg Special Class: Principles and Room 204 Student Membership Elements of Design (free to all) Room 602-604 (6th Floor) Room 205

13 *All programs taking place in Washington State Convention Center unless otherwise noted. SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2017

3:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. AIFD National Committee Meetings Regional Chapter Board meetings (all 2nd Floor) (All 6th Floor) Finance Committee Meeting North East Room 202 Room 611 Marketing North Central Room 203 Room 612 Membership Southern Room 204 Room 613 Career Development South Central Room 205 Room 614 Latin American Group Southwest Room 206 Room 615

5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. First Timers Orientation and Tour Regional Chapter Room 604 (6th Floor) Membership Meetings (All 6th Floor) 6:00 p.m. North East Opening Reception “Xhibition of Room 611 Xcellence”& View the Student North Central Competition Designs Room 612 Sky Bridge (4th Floor) Southern Room 613 7:30 p.m. South Central Student Competitors Reception Room 614 (Invitation Only) Southwest Room 204 (2nd Floor) Room 615 Northwest Evening on your own Room 616

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017 11:30 a.m. AIFD Annual Members Meeting Rooms 602-604 (6th Floor) 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration Desk Opens 1:15 p.m. East Lobby (6th Floor) Partners’ EXPO – Ribbon Cutting Room 605-610 (6th Floor) 7:30 a.m. Foundation Registration 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Desk Opens Partners’ EXPO East Lobby (6th Floor) Room 605-610 (6th Floor) 7:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Regional Chapter Boards Inductee Rehearsal Continental Breakfast Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Room 613-614 (6th Floor)

14 *All programs taking place in Washington State Convention Center unless otherwise noted. SCHEDULE

SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2017 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Floral Gallery 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. South Lobby (4th Floor) “Lights, Camera, Action, One Night Only!” David Kesler AIFD, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. CFD, PFCI Partners’ Expo Re-Opens Room 613-614 (6th Floor) Rooms 605-610 (6th Floor)

7:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PFCI Reception (Invitation Only) AIFD Silent Auction Issaquah Room (Sheraton Hotel – East Lobby (6th Floor) 3rd Floor) 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. “Welcome to Symposium X!” Elite Partner Reception Hall 6AB (6th Floor) (Invitation Only) President’s Suite (Sheraton Hotel – 9:15 a.m. Suite # 3315) “Side X Side: The Northwest Xperience” Featuring Erik Witcraft AIFD, CFD and 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Frank Blanchard CFD Hospitality – “Sleepless in Seattle” Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Hosted by Northwest Chapter (Cash Bar) 11:00 a.m. Cirrus Ballroom (Sheraton Hotel, 35th Floor) “Xcel With Armatures” Featuring Aniko Kovacs AIFD, CFD and Ania Norwood AIFD, CFD MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017 Hall 6AB (6th Floor)

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open Lunch on your Own East Lobby (6th Floor) 12:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. Body Flower Buffet Foundation Registration Desk Opens (open between programs) East Lobby (6th Floor) (6th Floor)

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. AIFD Hands-on classes Book Store (4 classes offered) Room 606 (6th Floor) #100 – “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Flowers,” Ron Mulray AIFD, CFD 1:30 p.m. Room 616 “Are You Faux Real?” #200 – “Botanical Jewelry,” Featuring Gail Terrill AIFD, CFD, Alex Torres Francoise Weeks AIFD, CFD, and Nicola Parker AIFD, CFD Room 617 Hall 6AB (6th Floor) #300 – “Xceptional Social Media,” 3:15 p.m. Cathy Hillen-Rulloda AIFD, CFD, PFCI Room 618 “Outside the Box – Artist in Residence” Featuring Arthur Williams AIFD, CFD #400 – “Xacting in Detail,” Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Doug Bates AIFD, CFD Room 619 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Private Inductee Reception (Invitation Only) Rooms 608-609 (6th Floor) 15 *All programs taking place in Washington State Convention Center unless otherwise noted. SCHEDULE

MONDAY, JULY 3, 2017 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. “Materialistic” Awards & Induction Ceremony Featuring Donald Yim AIFD, CFD Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Hall 6AB (6th Floor)

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 11:15 a.m. “Xpand Your Horizons” Awards & “Xceptional Color and Texture Induction Dinner and Dance Floral Trends in Weddings” Décor by Katharina Stuart AIFD, CFD Featuring Brooke Raulerson AIFD, CFD Hall 6E (6th Floor) Hall 6AB (6th Floor)

10:00 p.m. - Midnight 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Induction Night Hospitality Body Flower Buffet 608-609 (6th Floor) (open in-between programs) (6th Floor)

TUESDAY, JULY 4, 2017 12:15 p.m. Lunch on your own 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Desk Opens 2:15 p.m. East Lobby (6th Floor) “Merry Xmas” Featuring Jon Robert Throne 7:30 a.m. AIFD, CFD Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Foundation Registration Desk Opens East Lobby (6th Floor) 4:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. “X: The Meaning of Cultural AIFD Hands-on classes Friendship Through AIFD” (4 classes offered) Featuring Yutaka Jimbo AIFD, #100 – “Rock, Paper, Scissors, CFD, Mayra Agustina de la Garza Flowers,” Ron Mulray AIFD, CFD Cueva AIFD, CFD, Juan Roberto Room 616 Rivera Almaguer AIFD, CFD, So #200 – “Botanical Jewelry,” Hyoung Oh AIFD, CFD, Solomon Francoise Weeks Leong AIFD, CFD, and Ibragim Room 617 Chupalaev #300 – “Xceptional Social Media,” Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Cathy Hillen-Rulloda AIFD, CFD, PFCI Room 618 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. #400 – “Xacting in Detail,” Doug Certified Floral Evaluator/ Bates AIFD, CFD Judge Testing Room 619 Room 609 (6th Floor) 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own Floral Gallery South Lobby (4th Floor) 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. AIFD Hands-on classes Book Store (4 classes offered) Room 606 (6th Floor) #100 – “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Flowers,” Ron Mulray AIFD, CFD 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Room 616 Foundation Silent Auction Continues East Lobby (6th Floor)

16 *All programs taking place in Washington State Convention Center unless otherwise noted. SCHEDULE

#200 – “Botanical Jewelry,” 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Francoise Weeks Body Flower Buffet Room 617 (open between programs) #300 – “Xceptional Social Media,” Room 607 (6th Floor) Cathy Hillen-Rulloda AIFD, CFD, PFCI Room 618 12:30 p.m. #400 – “Xacting in Detail,” Doug Lunch on Your Own Bates AIFD, CFD Room 619 2:15 p.m. “Xpose the Xtraordinary Magic Within” WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2017 Presented by Phil Rulloda AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Registration Desk Opens Hall 4A South (4th Floor) 3:15 p.m. Are You Ready for the 2018 Symposium? 7:30 a.m. Washington D.C. Here We Come! Foundation Registration Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Desk Opens East Lobby (6th Floor) 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Fitz Design Body Flower Contest 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Grand Ballroom Foyer (Sheraton Hotel, Floral Gallery 2nd Floor) South Lobby (4th Floor) 6:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Gala Cocktail Reception “Becoming a CFD and/or Grand Ballroom Foyer (Sheraton Hotel, a Member of AIFD” 2nd Floor) Room 604 (6th Floor) 7:15 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. “Connecting Through Creativity” “Steps to the Stage” Leadership Gala, Featuring Floral Hall 6AB (6th Floor) Creations of Tom Simmons AIFD, CFD, and Nelson Hiltner 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Grand Ballroom Foyer (Sheraton Hotel, “PFCI Rise & Shine” 2nd Floor) Room 603 (6th Floor) 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hospitality (Hosted by Book Store Southern and North East Chapters) Room 606 (6th Floor) Willow Ballroom (Sheraton Hotel, 2nd Floor) 9:30 a.m. “Xuberant! Minimalism” THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2017 Featuring Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hall 6AB (6th Floor) AIFD Foundation Design 11:15 a.m. Xperience: “Xpanding a Floral Legacy Through the “Floral Art: Living With Flowers” Presented by Louisa Lam AIFD, CFD Xtraordinary Design Techniques Hall 6AB (6th Floor) of Phil Rulloda AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI” (Additional tuition required) 12:00 p.m. Hall 4A South (4th Floor) AIFD Foundation Live Auction Hall 6AB (6th Floor) 17 PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

Ken Norman AIFD, CFD, PFCI

About: Ken Norman AIFD, CFD, PFCI is a third generation floral designer. He was recognized and inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2002. More recently, in 2013 Ken achieved membership with Professional Floral Communicator International (PFCI). Ken has presented his trademark designs to garden clubs, civic groups as well as instructing hands-on workshops with adult community schools. He is also a respected instructor at the prestigious New York Botanical Garden. He has participated in the renowned Philadelphia Flower Show both as a featured designer and as exhibit chairman for AIFD. For the past several years, Ken has been a winning contestant and demonstrator at the flower show’s Designer Studio. Ken’s work has been published in several bridal magazines and the blog, Style Me Pretty. Ken has won best ceremony and best reception categories in Florists’ Review Picture Perfect Wedding contest. LOOKING AT THE PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS OF DESIGN

FRIDAY JUNE 3O, 2017 1:30 PM

Creative inspiration brings out the artist in all of us, but it’s a clear understanding of the “Princi- ples and Elements of Design” that help move a floral designer to that of a floral artist. Putting these to work for us not only helps to take our designs to new levels but, in the process, also allows us to use them to increase the consumer appeal of our work. Better understanding of how Principles and Elements work together will help you put them to work for you.

18 MEET THE DESIGNERS + WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Opening Reception Kenneth Snauwaert AIFD, CFD

About: Kenneth Snauwaert AIFD, CFD has had a life long journey in the floral design industry spending most of his career in retail as both flower shop owner and manager. His passion fuels his creative force for floral design and his floral design shows and workshops have inspired many. Kenneth serves as the Southwest Chapter National Board Representa- tive and is a Certified AIFD Evaluator/Judge.

XHIBITION OF XCELLENCE

SATURDAY JULY 1, 2017 6:00 PM

19 MEET THE DESIGNERS | IAN WHIPPLE AIFD, CFD

Lobby Décor Ian Whipple AIFD, CFD

About: William “Ian” Whipple AIFD, CFD has been active in the Retail Floral Industry since 1985 and is shop owner and creative director of Floral Art since 1987. He has active- ly owned and built a wholesale floral company, an interior plantscape company and a small industry publication. Ian has specialized in the creative design and execution of large scale corporate and destination special events since 2004. He completed an Associate degree in Floral Design Manage- ment from Ricks College/BYU-Idaho and was inducted as an accredited member for AIFD in 2004 at the National Sympo- sium in NYC. The love of learning from others has taken Ian all over the world.

Since 2004, Floral Art has been the contract florist for Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole. Ian has worked alongside colleagues as installation creators and designers at “Fleuramour” in Alden Biesen on two separate occasions. 2015 brought the opportunity to design, engineer and create a 5000-sq. foot ceiling of flowers. In 2016, at the Gateway to the Americas Cup held in Vancouver, BC., Ian was awarded first place in the competition category “This is My Country.” Ian has served on the AIFD NW board, is a past President of the AIFD NW region and also served on the National Marketing committee.

Ian is always seeking learning opportunities and is currently working on Part ll of the EMC program as part of the Rome Italy Group. He continues to own and operate Floral Art in Jackson, WY.

20 MEET THE DESIGNERS | DAVID KESLER AIFD, CFD, PFCI

David Kesler AIFD, CFD, PFCI

Underwritten in part by AIFD Gold Elite Partner Syndicate Sales

About: Co-owner and creative director of Floral Design Institute, David Kesler AIFD, CFD, PFCI is an accomplished photographer and videographer of floral design. His photography has been published in numerous national and international magazines and newspapers including Florists’ Review, FTD Florist, AIFD Focal Points, SAF Floral Management and Canadian Florist. His videography has been featured by many floral organizations and companies including International Floral Distributors, Florabundance, Society of American Florists and Floral Design Institute. David is an expert in social media video and livestream with online floral design instructional videos that are watched by millions of viewers each year. WORKSHOP: “LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION” - ONE NIGHT ONLY!

SUNDAY JULY 2, 2017 6:00 PM

Social Media continues to grow in importance as a content marketing tool for Floral Designers and the single most important strategy in content marketing today is video. In this seminar you will learn the basics of creating great video; equip- ment, staging, composition, editing, platforms and live streaming. Most importantly, you will learn how easy it is to use this powerful tool to grow your business. Bring your smart phone, tablet or digital camera to take advantage of these techniques.

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CLASSES ARE UNDERWRITTEN AND SUPPORTED BY AIFD DIAMOND ELITE PARTNER SMITHERS-OASIS, AIFD GOLD ELITE PARTNER SYNDICATE SALES AND AIFD SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAPTER.

Hands-On Class Principal Richard L. Milteer AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI, TMF

About: A Member of AIFD since 1997 and is an AIFD Laureate. Richard served the Southern Chapter as Vice President, as well as served AIFD as Chair of the Marketing Committee and AIFD Education Chair. He coordinated and commentated the first ever 12 designer AIFD Symposium Design Stage Show in Orlando and currently serves on the Board of Trustees AIFD Foundation, Investment Chair AIFD Foundation, and was the recipient of the AIFD Distinguished Service to Floral Industry award in 2015.

AIFD HANDS-ON CLASS #100 Rock, Paper, Scissors, Flowers Ron Mulray AIFD, CFD

Description: Think outside the box in this fun and Xtremely challenging workshop using Xquisite Flowers, Rocks, Paper and Scissors that will take your designs to the next level. Join instructor Ron as he Xcites you to think outside the box using paper to showcase several trending styles of arrangement from the honeycomb structure to a freeform armature and even beautiful Xquisite jewelry made with paper and adorned with flowers. Participants will learn how to construct a complex paper honeycomb structure that will conclude in the cre- About: ation of a unique and Xcellent table arrangement. Receive Ron is an active member of the American Institute one on one instruction and open your mind to new concepts of Floral Designers, He has presented floral de- that will boost your confidence and skills while thinking sign programs worldwide to include AIFD National outside the box. Take the ordinary to Xtraordinary to add Symposiums in Dallas, New York, Seattle, Boston, that unexpected and signature element to your floral design Las Vegas, Miami and Denver. work that will set your designs apart from the competition.

Under Ron’s leadership, AIFD has won four ‘Best in Show’ and ten ‘People’s Choice Awards in Floral Design’ at the Philadel- phia Flower Show. He serves on a variety of boards including the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia Flower Show Executive Committee, and AIFD Foundation Board of Trustees. He also serves as the North East Regional Chapter Representative on PLEASE REFER TO SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE the AIFD National Board of Directors. HANDS-ON DESIGN CLASSES 22 AIFD HANDS-ON DESIGN CLASSES

CLASSES ARE UNDERWRITTEN AND SUPPORTED BY AIFD DIAMOND ELITE PARTNER SMITHERS-OASIS, AIFD GOLD ELITE PARTNER SYNDICATE SALES AND AIFD SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAPTER.

AIFD HANDS-ON CLASS #200 Botanical Jewelry with Fresh Flowers and Textures Françoise Weeks

Description: Botanical materials have all the sparkle, movement and gesture of gems and metals. Learn to innovate jewelry design using wire as a base for rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Piece together the tiny and often overlooked bits of texture occurring in seedpods, tendrils and succu- lents with small blossoms or deconstructed flowers. These adornments stun at galas, weddings and on the catwalk. About: Belgian-born Françoise Weeks trained with florists in Anwerp, where she developed the lush, textural style that reflects her passion for nature and art. In her Portland, Oregon studio she has created designs for hundreds of weddings and events. Combined with creativity and mechanical ingenuity, she has crystalized her singular style of Textural Woodlands and Botanical Haute Couture, garnering a global following.

AIFD HANDS-ON CLASS #300 Xceptional Social Media Management for Florists Cathy Hillen-Rulloda AIFD, CFD, PFCI

Description: Learn how to prioritize your time and resources to create and enhance an effective, Xceptional online presence for your flower shop, design studio and or your personal brand as a premier floral designer. You’ll get the latest dos and don’ts, and whens and wheres to take advantage of the free and low-cost opportunities to communicate your unique messages to the flower-buying public. About: This class requires that you bring a smart phone, tablet, Cathy Hillen-Rulloda is a floral designer and owner of notebook, or laptop to connect to the internet and take Avante Gardens Florist in Anaheim, CA. and a California advantage of the information provided. WiFi will be State Certified Instructor at Phil Rulloda’s Southern Califor- available. nia School of Floral Design. Cathy has made a name for herself, winning competitions such as Society of American Florists national design award, The Sylvia Cup; ‘California Designer of the Year’ competition and recipient of AIFD PLEASE REFER TO SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE Award for Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry. HANDS-ON DESIGN CLASSES 23 AIFD HANDS-ON DESIGN CLASSES

CLASSES ARE UNDERWRITTEN AND SUPPORTED BY AIFD DIAMOND ELITE PARTNER SMITHERS-OASIS, AIFD GOLD ELITE PARTNER SYNDICATE SALES AND AIFD SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAPTER.

AIFD HANDS-ON CLASS #400 Xacting in Detail – Floral Jewelry from Decorative Wire Doug Bates AIFD, CFD

Description: Does working with decorative wire Xcite you? If not, it should! And after this hands-on class, you’ll be left anxious with anticipation to Xperiment with this fun medium. Join Doug as he shares tips and techniques to create the foundations for unique floral jewelry, perfect for weddings, special events, and Prom. Xplore your creativity, Xpand your sales and increase your profits!

About: Doug Bates has become well known for his wire work and has presented design programs to florists in Michigan and Indiana, including the GLFE mainstage, as well as workshops for Fitz Design at AIFD Symposium. Doug was the Michigan Floral Association ‘2012 Designer of the Year’ and ‘2013 Young Person of the Year.’ He has volunteered and created displays for several years at North Central’s ‘Nature’s Creative Edge.’ In 2015 he was inducted into AIFD. He and his wife Karen own Designs by Vogt’s in Sturgis, MI.

Each Hands-On Class Earns 2 CEUs for AIFD/CFD Additional tuition required.

PLEASE REFER TO SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULE HANDS-ON DESIGN CLASSES 24 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ERIK WITCRAFT AIFD, CFD + FRANK BLANCHARD CFD

Erik Witcraft AIFD, CFD

About: Erik Witcraft AIFD, CFD has worked in the floral industry for 21 years and is currently the General Manager and Lead Designer at Flowers Washougal. He is a former graduate and instructor of the Floral Design Institute (1995). He was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2011 and has won many awards, gained public recognition and his work has been highlighted in a national publication. He was also the People’s choice winner at ‘Ninth Moon’ floral design showcase in 2014 at the Portland Lan Su Chinese Gardens. He is a past and current member on the AIFD Northwest chapter board.

Frank Blanchard CFD

About: Frank Blanchard CFD is new to the AIFD family and will be inducted as an accredited member of AIFD at National Symposium in Seattle 2017. With 30 years in the industry Frank’s career has included being Lead Designer/Manager at Topper’s European Floral Design and Glass Art Gallery at the Four Seasons Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Career highlights include featured designer at the Washington State Executive Mansion for seven years with his work featured in Seattle Homes Magazine, winner National Orchid Digest Corporation medal for design excellence and 1st place “People’s Choice Award” (2015) ‘Ninth Moon’ floral design showcase at Lan Su Chinese Garden in Portland, Ore.

SIDE X SIDE: THE NORTHWEST What is it that makes the Northwest so special? Erik and Frank EXPERIENCE are going to show you! They are both born and raised Wash- Underwritten in part by AIFD Silver Elite Partner ingtonians who grew up outdoors climbing trees, living in this The Elite Flower beautiful corner they call home where they live the northwest style every day! Erik and Frank are going to give their take on MONDAY JULY 3, 2017 the bounty of the Northwest region and floral style. 9:15 AM

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26 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ERIK WITCRAFT AIFD, CFD + FRANK BLANCHARD CFD

27 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ERIK WITCRAFT AIFD, CFD + FRANK BLANCHARD CFD

28 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ERIK WITCRAFT AIFD, CFD + FRANK BLANCHARD CFD

29 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ERIK WITCRAFT AIFD, CFD + FRANK BLANCHARD CFD

30 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ANIA NORWOOD AIFD, CFD + ANIKO KOVACS AIFD, CFD

Aniko Kovacs AIFD, CFD Ania Norwood AIFD, CFD

About: About: Aniko has received her formal training as a horticultur- Ania began her formal training in floral design in ist in Budapest, Hungary. After finishing her vocational California at ROP in 2002, followed by floral design and technical years, she completed her diploma and and shop management courses at Golden West started to work for a number of well established College. While studying she gained hands-on expe- companies in Europe. rience in a busy florist shop. In 2009 Ania went to international floral seminars held in Paris and Belgium, In 1998, she and her husband made a big move to where she took several workshops with european Vancouver, B.C. and a year later they opened their master designers. Shortly after, she became certified as store, Garlands Florist. Today, the business is still a CCF (California Certified Florist), which led her to striving and is recognized for its unique and different gain accreditation as a member of AIFD (American design and merchandise. She has been featured in the Institute of Floral Designers) in 2012. Most recently, local media on many occasions including articles and in 2013, Ania obtained her EMC (European Master live interviews on TV and radio, as well as in publica- Certification) the prestigious certification program tions and magazines. by master florists Tomas De Bruyne and Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD. Today, Ania is on the board of the Advi- Aniko completed her European Master Certification sory Committee for the Floral Department Program program with Tomas De Bruyne and Hitomi Gilliam at GWC and a member of the California State Floral AIFD, CFD in 2012. She also tested for to become Association. Ania also presents occasional classes as a a member at the American Institute of Floral De- guest speaker at Golden West College. signers, and earned her accreditation in 2015. She participated at several AIFD Symposiums as an Her background in technical design and years of work assistant, and recently helped with preparation at the experience with architectural firms as well as her love Fleur Amour in Alden Biesen, Belgium, the TSE in of interior design, photography and art has proven Anaheim, California and the IPM in Essen, Germany. to be extremely beneficial in creations of her designs. Currently Ania works as a freelance designer for several prestigious event companies within USA and XCEL WITH ARMATURES internationally as well as has her own business Ania Underwritten through a grant from AIFD Platinum Elite Norwood Design. Partner FTD MONDAY JULY 3, 2017 11:00 AM Distinguish structures and constructions within design through the Xamination of both – functional and decorative. Xperi- ence prescient and progressive European influenced designs, inspired by nature and life, enabling you to bring new ideas to your creations through different techniques while respecting the elements and principals of design. Let us also entertain you with an amazing journey of bouquet inspirations shown by the next generation of floral friends. 31 XFloral Design cel is an Art withForm, that’s why we applyArmatures lots of terminologies we use to define art in our profession. Here are some definitions we have borrowed from different sources to help you understand it.

EXCEL /ik’sel/ Verb Be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject. Synonymous; shine, be excellent, be outstanding, be skillful.

ARMATURES /ahr-muh-cher/ Noun Armature is a framework around which the sculpture is build. This frame work provides structure and stability, especially when a plastic material such as wax, newspaper or clay is being used as the medium. In art, an armature is an underlying, unseen, supporting component (usually of wood or metal) for something else. Armatures are useful in sculpture; chicken wire frame upon which plaster or paper mache strips are affixed in sculpture, to get a mental visual.

ARMATURE BOUQUET A bouquet with a decorative or supportive framework upon which the design is created. (The AIFD guide to Floral Design) In Europe, armatures play a big part in many aspect of floral design. As both of us have a very strong European heritage, we are very much influenced, and inspired by European design, which led us to discover our true passion for creating armatures and to take a journey to gain more knowledge about this subject and now we would like to share it with you. We both go to Europe on a regular basis, to attend educational courses and workshops, as well as to work and to visit our families and friends. During those visits we have learned to understand that the armatures are a very big part of European design and that proper comprehension of its function and role in a design is very crucial as well a bit more complex. There are two types of armatures in European design. They play a very different role and it is incredibly important to know when you plan your design which of the two you are going to use: CONSTRUCTION OR STRUCTURE.

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CONSTRUCTION / keyword: DECORATIVE/ Construction is a composition that involves the building of a structure as an integral decorative part of the design. For this type of structure, the beauty of the “built portion” and the plant elements are both the focus and part of the final aesthetics. (EMC course)

STRUCTURE / keyword: FUNCTIONAL/ A structure is the functional support portion of the construction. The focus of building or constructing a structure is done for functional use. It becomes the building block to support the botanical materials. Most often the structure becomes hidden or not entirely visible when filled or covered with flowers and other botanicals. (EMC course)

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The European approach or way of thinking regarding Structure and Construction: Structure: nature- inspired, made with and from nature. Construction: manufactured – made by hands of man, not exactly found in nature. (EMC course)

34 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ANIA NORWOOD AIFD, CFD + ANIKO KOVACS AIFD, CFD

35 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ANIA NORWOOD AIFD, CFD + ANIKO KOVACS AIFD, CFD

36 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ALEX TORRES AIFD, CFD + NICOLA PARKER AIFD, CFD + GAIL TERRILL AIFD, CFD

Alex Torres AIFD, CFD, TMF Nicola G. Parker AIFD, CFD, TMFA

About: About: Alex Torres AIFD, CFD, TMF is a 32 year veteran of Nicola G. Parker is originally from California but she the floral industry. He was inducted into AIFD in 2007 resides in Houston, Texas. She has over 16 years in the in Palm Desert, California. Alex is a frequent design floral industry and was inducted into the American program presenter and has traveled representing floral Institute of Floral Design July 2015 in Denver, Colo- products for various vendors. rado. She is very active in the Texas State Florists Assoc. serving as a member of the Education Committee for 6 Alex is a member of the Allied Florists of Houston years and has served on the Board as Retail Director 2014 where he has served on the board as Employee Director. and 2015. Nicola is the current President of the Allied He is a seasoned competition designer who has won the Florists of Houston where she has also served as Employee Houston Cup, The Texas Cup, and the highly coveted director, Retail Director 1st and 2nd Vice President. She Sylvia Cup. has also recently been elected to serve on the AIFD South Central board. He writes a monthly column for the AFH magazine and has been a featured designer in the John Henry Wedding Nicola has been awarded The Houston Cup and the Styles book in 2007. Im 2012 Alex, along with 5 other coveted Texas Cup. She is a frequent program presenter designers from around the world, presented in a design for various organizations including SAFDA and various program at AIFD National Symposium in Miami, Florida. other groups that promote floral design. She is a tireless volunteer and is also heavily involved in the Memorial Day project which honors our fallen service men and women with fresh flowers. She is currently the Design Production Manager at FAO Design in Houston, Texas.

ARE YOU FAUX REAL? Join us as we Xplore the Xciting world of permanent Underwritten in part by AIFD Gold Elite Partner Florists’ botanicals. From residential to commercial, our Xpert Review with product support from AIFD Bronze Elite panel of designers will guide you on a faux floral journey Partner Gold Eagle USA of epic proportions. The Xceptional abundance of Xquisite materials available in today’s market is simply Xtraordi- MONDAY JULY 3, 2017 nary. From the most Xtravagant design, to the most minute details, come be inspired by this Xcellent program. 1:30 PM 37 Gail Terrill AIFD, CFD

About: Gail Terrill AIFD, CFD was inducted into the American a unique genre for her exceptional skills and talent as a de- Institute of Floral Designers in 1998. She has been active signer. Through her design work and national recognition in in the industry for 30 years. Her long list of accolades is industry publications, she elevates the interest in permanent adorned with many awards including winning the Houston botanicals and brings them to the forefront of current art Cup twice and placing top 5 in both the Texas Cup and and trends. Rodeo Cup. Gail has also swept the competition at the Dallas Market Center for contemporary design in the The majority of her career has been spent in permanent holiday tree category. botanicals while building a constant and loyal customer base. She is a member of TSFA and Allied Florists of Gail is currently the president and owner of For All Occa- Houston where she has served on the board of directors. sions, Inc. in Houston, Texas. FAO is a high-end interior Gail is also a gifted artist in many mediums such as decorator resource that specializes in large-scale installa- sketching, oil and water color painting, sculpture and tions of permanent botanicals under her expert direction. portraiture. Her duality in designing permanent and fresh flowers creates AreYouFa u x R ea l ?

38 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ALEX TORRES AIFD, CFD + NICOLA PARKER AIFD, CFD + GAIL TERRILL AIFD, CFD

39 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ALEX TORRES AIFD, CFD + NICOLA PARKER AIFD, CFD + GAIL TERRILL AIFD, CFD

40 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ALEX TORRES AIFD, CFD + NICOLA PARKER AIFD, CFD + GAIL TERRILL AIFD, CFD

41 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ALEX TORRES AIFD, CFD + NICOLA PARKER AIFD, CFD + GAIL TERRILL AIFD, CFD

42 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ARTHUR WILLIAMS AIFD, CFD

Arthur Williams AIFD, CFD, EMC, CPF

About: Arthur Williams AIFD, CFD, EMC, CPF, is known for his floral headdresses and the use of natural tension in his work. With a background in gardening, sculpture, and photography, he entered the floral industry in 1996 and opened his own business, Babylon Floral Design, Inc., in 2004. One of the first seven people in Colorado to become a Certified Professional Florist, he is also a Certified Floral Designer at the national level. Arthur was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2015 and just completed his EMC this past October in Belgium.

Arthur won the 2010 and 2015 Rocky Mountain Cup, making him ‘Colorado Florist of the Year.’ The Fashion Group International of Denver gave him top honors in the Floral/ Fragrance category of their ‘Rising Star’ competition in OUTSIDE THE BOX: 2013. Arthur has been featured in several editions of Interna- ARTIST IN RESIDENCE tional Floral Art, made the Spring 2013 cover of the French Underwritten in part by AIFD Gold Elite Partner floral art magazine Nacre and is featured in the winter 2016 Denver Wholesale Florist with product support edition, and was profiled in the book 50-Mile Bouquet. The from AIFD Bronze Elite Partner Ocean View Human Flower Project requested his work for its presenta- California Flowers tion at the Denver Botanical Gardens in 2011, where he transformed live models into human flowers. In 2012 Arthur MONDAY JULY 3, 2017 joined Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD and other floral artists at NEOflora pop-up boutique in downtown Vancouver to create 3:15 PM a floral art space for one week; a studio during the day and a runway at night. Arthur Williams brings floral art to the people, separating the mass marketers from those pas- Every piece is a collaboration between Arthur and the mate- sionate enough about our industry to educate rials. An organic medium demands an organic process, and themselves. He’s never fit in “the box” and has each placement dictates the next. Layers, color, texture are distinguished himself from the beginning as more all informed by the structure, which comes from the plants than a florist. He wants to share his journey, his themselves. Contrast and harmony blend into each other mentors and how important education is to our and unify the elements. industry. His time as the Creative in Residence at the Denver Art Museum has really shown him that the public is ready for more. Use your talent to create magic for your clients, challenge their intellect and sensibilities, and take them to the Xtreme.

“To work is to charge all things with the breath of your own spirit” - Gibran.

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47 48 MEET THE DESIGNERS | ARTHUR WILLIAMS AIFD, CFD

49 50 MEET THE DESIGNERS | KATHARINA STUART AIFD, CFD

Katharina Stuart AIFD, CFD, CCF

About: Katharina Stuart AIFD, CFD, CCF has been working as a floral designer for over 25 years both in Europe and the US. After serving an apprenticeship as a floral designer in Zurich, Switzerland she worked in floral design in her home country for several years before moving to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998. From her first job selling flowers at a bucket shop she moved on quickly to become a lead florist and freelance designer.

In 2007 she decided that it was time to start her own business, Katharina Stuart Floral Art and Design. She specializes in designing flowers and décor for weddings and events.

Katharina started competing in 2004 and won the California State Floral Associations ‘Top Ten’ Design Competition in 2005 and competed in the Sylvia Cup in 2006 and was the runner up in 2007. She was the winner of the San Francisco Cup in 2015.

Katharina Stuart became a California Certified Florist XPAND YOUR HORIZONS (CCF) in 2006 and was accredited into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 2008. In 2013, AWARDS & INDUCTION she presented ‘Got Passion’ on stage at Symposium in CEREMONY Las Vegas. She has served on the board of the Cali- Featuring beautiful floral product provided by fornia State Floral Association and the California AIFD Gold Elite Partner The Queen’s Flowers Certified Florist Committee.

MONDAY JULY 3, 2017 6:30 PM

Enjoy the glorious celebration of this year’s wonderful awards and induction dinner and Xpand your horizon with floral decorations inspired by the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Within the texturally rich land of Xtremes, the towering lines of redwood trees play against the movement of the forest floor below. There, fleeting fairy orchids frolic among scrolling bark, feathery fern fronds and tender, dewy moss.

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52 MEET THE DESIGNERS | KATHARINA STUART AIFD, CFD

53 MEET THE DESIGNERS | DONALD YIM AIFD, CFD

Donald Yim AIFD, CFD

About: Donald Yim AIFD, CFD, is the Creative Director at West Van Florist in Vancouver, Canada and Education Specialist at Floriology Institute in Jacksonville, Flori- da. AIFD NW Region Board Of Directors. He began his explorations in floral design over 25 years ago, starting in his native Hong Kong.

Donald’s enthusiasm has been fuelled by a genuine passion for sharing and exchanging ideas. He loves making connections with new students and fellow designers. Whether as a guest speaker, on stage designer, or mentoring one-on one. He has received recognition as one of the floral industry’s leading and respected figures.

His knowledge of the floral industry extends beyond floral arrangement. Donald is a buyer in Asia for an importer company and is proficient in showroom set-up, organzation, and aesthetically appealing displays of merchandise.

He is an artist, an avid amateur photographer and his designs have been featured internationally in print. He MATERIALISTIC has participated in internationally renowned shows such Underwritten through grants from AIFD Diamond as the 2005 and 2007 Philadelphia Flower Show Elite Partner Smithers-Oasis and AIFD Gold Elite and the 2005, 2007, 2013 AIFD National Symposium. Partner Bloomnet

TUESDAY JULY 4, 2017 9:30 AM

Emerge from this fast changing world! Leave all the common perceptions behind, sit back and open your mind for a thorough understanding on different aspects of every little material surrounding us. Join us and amaze yourself by scrutinizing how these aspects influence the styles and characters of your work!

54 MATERIALISTIC scrutinising different materials; understanding different textures; applying different elements; influencing your everyday designs - Donald Yim AIFD -

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scrutinising different materials; understandingscrutinising differentdifferent textures;materials; applying understanding different different textures; applying different elements; influencing your everydayelements; designs - influencingDonald Yim your AIFD everyday - designs - Donald Yim AIFD -

Rock is a natural substance, a solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids.

Material: Rock Principles and elements: line, balance, contrast, foam and space

Texture: strong, unbreakable, grounding, rough, foundation, weight, supportive Techniques: sheltering, binding & abstracting Rock is a natural substance, a solid Rockaggregate is a natural of one substance,or more minerals a solid oraggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids. mineraloids. 55

Material: Rock Material: Rock Principles and elements: line, balance,Principles contrast, and foam elements: and space line, balance, contrast, foam and space Texture: strong, unbreakable, grounding,Texture: rough, strong, foundation, unbreakable, weight, grounding, supportive rough, foundation, weight, supportive Techniques: sheltering, binding & abstractingTechniques: sheltering, binding & abstracting

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scrutinising different materials; understanding different textures; applying different elements; influencing your everyday designs - Donald Yim AIFD -

Metal is a material that is typically hard, shiny, opaque, and has good electrical / thermal conductivity.

Material: Metal Principles and elements: form, space, pattern, texture, repetition Texture: cold, rough, smooth, shiny, inflexible, harsh, modern Techniques: gluing, binding, integrated stem placement 56

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Glass is a non-crystalline amorphous solid that is often transparent and has widespread practical, technological, and decorative usage.

Material: Glass Principles and elements: form, harmony, rhythm, space, pattern Texture: fragile, colourful, reflective, transparent, shapeless, formless, flexible, shards Techniques: banding, binding, parallel stem placement, basing

MEET THE DESIGNERS | DONALD YIM AIFD, CFD

MATERIALISTIC

scrutinising different materials; understanding different textures; applying different elements; influencing your everyday designs - Donald Yim AIFD -

Wood is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees, and other woody plants. It is common to classify wood as either softwood, wood from conifers, or hardwood, wood from dicotyledons. However, hardwoods are not necessarily hard, and softwoods are not necessarily soft.

Material: Wood Principles and elements: form, rhythm, proportion, unity Texture: warm, textural, natural, life, regenerate, organic Techniques: abstract stem placement, stacking, binding

58 MEET THE DESIGNERS | BROOKE RAULERSON AIFD, CFD

Brooke Raulerson AIFD, CFD

About: Brooke began her floral design career in 1996 while assisting her mother with the family business at the age of 15. She soon realized she had a passion for design and an abundance of energy to offer the floral industry. In 2005, along with her husband Dale, Brooke purchased the family business, Artistic Florist, located in beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. She is an accredited Florida State Master Designer and was inducted into the American In- stitute of Floral Designers in 2009. Brooke also belongs to a highly coveted design team led and selected by creative director and world renowned designer Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD. The team designs for elite clients across the nation in a collective effort to share knowledge, educate, inspire and grow floral design awareness throughout the industry and the public.

Brooke’s floral designs and bouquets have been shown on David Tutera’s show, ‘My Fair Weddings,’ Jacksonville Luxury Living magazine and featured in Water’s Edge publications. In 2010 Brooke won ‘Designer of the Year’ for the Florida State Florist Association. In addition XCEPTIONAL COLOR AND TEXTURE to her floral art expertise she has assisted home builders with designing interiors and has many years of experience TRENDS IN WEDDINGS in visual merchandising with corporate retailers such as Underwritten through a grant from AIFD Gold Elite Dilliards and Steinmart. Brooke is also an educator and Partner Design Master color tool, inc. and AIFD presenter for garden clubs and florist events. Just recently, Silver Elite Partner The Sun Valley Group Brooke represented the USA in the ‘Gateway to the Ameri- cas Cup of Floral Art’ and brought home first place over 9 TUESDAY JULY 4, 2017 other countries from north and south America. 11:15 AM

In the wedding world, there are so many possibili- ties for couples. Styles, colors, textures and flower varieties are so plentiful that options and choices become difficult. In this program, we will discover the beauty of not only floral designs trending for today’s weddings but the unique and Xtreme com- binations that create the personalities and interests of today’s weddings. Xtreme Xcitement with texture and colors!

59 Xceptional Color and Texture Tr ends in Weddings

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61 MEET THE DESIGNERS | BROOKE RAULERSON AIFD, CFD

62 MEET THE DESIGNERS | JON ROBERT THRONE AIFD, CFD

Jon Robert Throne AIFD, CFD

About: Jon Robert Throne AIFD, CFD was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Design in 2001. His 24-year career began with a spider plant when he was 5 years old, and a tomato plant when he was 6. From there, his passion for growing plants led him to another passion for the unique and unusual use of floral related products.

Jon studied horticulture at Michigan State University and worked as design manager at a multi-shop oper- ation in Michigan before moving to the Northwest. He taught for a few years at the Floral Design Institute of Seattle while also working at Countryside Floral in Issaquah, WA. With Countryside Floral, Jon acted as Creative Director and Wedding and Event Special- ist for 10 years before purchasing the shop himself in December of 2012, where he remains the Owner and Creative Director.

Although he specializes in floral for weddings and events and Christmas and home décor, his hobbies also include gardening, orchids, water gardens and shade gardens. Jon recently purchased a 5-acre farm in Kent, WA where he will be raising flowers and veg- MERRY X-MAS gies to sell in his shop and to be a possible destination Underwritten in part by AIFD Silver Elite Partner site for visitors and events. He is currently working on UCI with product support from AIFD Bronze Elite a giftware site for his shop. Partner Winward Jon has been a featured designer at programs in TUESDAY JULY 4, 2017 California, Idaho, Montana, Michigan, Portland, 2:15 PM greater Seattle-Tacoma area and several programs for AIFD Symposiums.

Twas the night before X-mas at flower shop X. Santa buzzed with Xcitement for what was up next! All that is glittery, shiny & gold! The homes to be decked… décor to be sold! The elves held their breath and awaited direction…To set every floral and tree to Xquisite perfection. Santa’s big night is here!

63 Merry X-mas

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66 MEET THE DESIGNERS| YUTAKA JIMBO AIFD, CFD; MAYRA AGUSTINA DE LA GARZA CUEVA AIFD, CFD; JUAN ROBERTO RIVERA ALMAGUER AIFD, CFD, SO HYOUNG OH AIFD, CFD; SOLOMON LEONG AIFD, CFD AND IBRAGIM CHUPALAEV

Yutaka Jimbo AIFD, CFD

About: Yutaka Jimbo AIFD, CFD has been involved in the floral industry for more than 40 years. His first encounter with flowers was in 1970, at the age of 21, when he began working in a well-known flower shop. Fresh out of college, he began as an office clerk and worked in all areas of the floral shop except as a designer. He gradually began to observe the floral arrangements coming out of the design room and was attracted to the beauty of flowers. This was the beginning of his journey into a world of flowers which has changed his life forever.

Yutaka began to study floral design and by 1973, he received his diploma as an instructor for professional floral designers. He met his wife at the flower shop where they worked and together, they opened a flower shop and expanded not only as a florist but as a floral design school by the name Shuouka Floral Design School. X: THE MEANING OF CULTURAL FRIENDSHIP THROUGH AIFD Today, not only is he a board member for the Profes- Underwritten in part through a grant from AIFD sional Floral Designer’s Examination Board, he is Diamond Elite Partner Smithers-Oasis and AIFD also on the board for many floral associations in Japan. Silver Elite Partner Japan Flowers and Plants Every 2 years since 2003, Yutaka holds a “Shuouka Sym- Export Association posium” which is a 2 day event, with a competition and floral displays of his students throughout Asia and Japan, and has a floral demonstration with a guest designer TUESDAY JULY 4, 2017 from all over the world. 4:00 PM After 40 years in this profession, Yutaka still pursues The “X” Factor: A quality that you cannot describe the philosophical meaning of a beautiful flower. He has that makes someone very special; Xceptional peo- come to a conclusion on the technical design aspect ple, qualities and things. of the flower but, the philosophical project will be an ongoing subject for the rest of his life. Mr. Yutaka Jimbo would like to bring together International AIFD members and share with everyone the “X factor” in our members with Xceptional qualities and creativity in floral design. Through the cultural friendship, the beauty and creativity of different cultures are shown, and though different and diverse, there is an unabridged friendship that is created and complete. This program will be translated by Chizuru Inoue AIFD, CFD.

67 MEET THE DESIGNERS| YUTAKA JIMBO AIFD, CFD; MAYRA AGUSTINA DE LA GARZA CUEVA AIFD, CFD; JUAN ROBERTO RIVERA ALMAGUER AIFD, CFD, SO HYOUNG OH AIFD, CFD; SOLOMON LEONG AIFD, CFD AND IBRAGIM CHUPALAEV

Mayra Agustina de la Cueva Garza AIFD, CFD

About: Mayra Agustina de la Cueva Garza AIFD, CFD is a floral designer with a background in design and fashion marketing She is the owner of Decoration of Events since 2002 and also works as a floral and green consultant for business and social events

“It is a pleasure and a joy to work with flowers.”

So Hyoung Oh AIFD, CFD, CEF, AFDU

About: So Hyoung Oh is a coordinator for the Japan-Korea Joint Floral Project, as well as various other floral events in Korea and Japan. She was a Korea Florist Apprentices competition judge and is a Professor at Nasalet, Yonam College, Kyungee graduate school of education and Director at SEFA Flower Design Academy. In 2013 she was an award recipient at the Traditional Floral Award Show and Korea Cup Judge. In 2014 she was a Preserved Flower Competition Winner at the Goyang City Floral Exposition, as well as an instructor and technical coach for competition recipients. In 2016 she was a guest designer for Yutaka Jimbo at the 2016 Symposium in Tokyo.

68 MEET THE DESIGNERS| YUTAKA JIMBO AIFD, CFD; MAYRA AGUSTINA DE LA GARZA CUEVA AIFD, CFD; JUAN ROBERTO RIVERA ALMAGUER AIFD, CFD, SO HYOUNG OH AIFD, CFD; SOLOMON LEONG AIFD, CFD AND IBRAGIM CHUPALAEV

JUAN ROBERTO RIVERA ALMAGUER AIFD, CFD

About: Juan Roberto Rivera Almaguer AIFD, CFD, is a floral designer of 27 years, a floral design instructor and owner of Rivguer’s Design and Floral Art in the city of Monclova Coahula, Mexico.

“Flowers are a joy and a pleasure; they are the food of the soul.”

Design Explanation: The concept of the Tree of Life has been used in biology, religion, philosophy and mythology. A tree of life is a common motive in diverse world theologies, mythologies and philosophies. It alludes to the interconnection of the whole life in our planet and serves like a metaphor of the common ancestry, in the sense of evolution. The term tree of life can also be used as synonymous of tree sagrado, or the sacred tree.

The tree of knowledge, which connects heaven, the netherworld and the tree of life, connecting all forms of creation, is both forms of the tree of the world or of the cosmic tree.

Ibragim Chupalaev

About: Ibragim Chupalaev is the organizer and a head of the green- house facility for growing flowers and flower shop Rose Valley which sells flowers and provides floristic services. As a head florist of Chechen Republic, Ibragim executes floristic decoration of the official events of the President and the Government of Chechen Republic. He has unique working experience in very different formats. His specialty being easily able to comply the specified concept and preserve full personality. Ibragim has an innate ability to work with dimensions, extension, blend different techniques in compositions and knowledge of specific flowers and plants used. His team creates beauty, special solemnity of ceremonies and brings holiday feelings alive.

69 MEET THE DESIGNERS| YUTAKA JIMBO AIFD, CFD; MAYRA AGUSTINA DE LA GARZA CUEVA AIFD, CFD; JUAN ROBERTO RIVERA ALMAGUER AIFD, CFD, SO HYOUNG OH AIFD, CFD; SOLOMON LEONG AIFD, CFD AND IBRAGIM CHUPALAEV

Dr. Solomon Leong AIFD, CFD

About: Influenced by the English garden style and the European flower arranging ethos, the work of the Hong Kong based floral designer Dr. Solomon Leong has been described as ‘extraordinary’ and ‘striking’ by international media such as the BBC. Dr. Leong is a member of the AIFD, the World Flower Council (Hong Kong Chapter), and the Royal Horticultural Society. He is also the president for the Hong Kong Flower Club (an affiliated club with NAFAS under the region of London and Overseas) and chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Flower Arranging Societies.

As a doctor of philosophy in cultural studies, Solomon’s extensive knowledge of cultures and history in relation to floral art has turned him into a successful commentator of floral designs. His unique approach to floral styles and aesthetics has made him a regular contributor in fashion and lifestyle magazines such as Elle, Cosmo- politan and Marie Claire, both in Hong Kong and China.

Dr. Leong is the director of SOLOMON BLOEMEN bespoke floral design studio, a renowned bespoke design studio based in Hong Kong providing expert floral services for a distinguished clientele. Since 2012, he has been appointed by ELEMENTS as the Artis- tic Consultant for the prestigious shopping mall in Hong Kong, specializing in bringing cutting-edge floral designs into the retail environment.

Yoshiko Williams AIFD, CFD (Translator)

About: Yoshiko was born in Yokohama, Japan and moved to the United States in 1969. She is a freelance floral designer and instructor. She has exhibited, demonstrated and taught on the West Coast and in Tokyo, Japan. She lives in San Mateo, California and teaches Con- temporary Ikebana in the San Francisco Bay Area, and is involved cultural activities and events.

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Natasha Lisitsa + Daniel Schultz

About: Natasha Lisitsa and Daniel Schultz, wife-and-husband team, has been named one of most exciting and daring floral designers in America. They become widely recognized for their larger-than-life floral installations, architectural design style and innovative use of materials.

Originally trained as an engineer, Natasha began her floral career by studying Japanese Ikebana floral design, and developed her own style fusing Eastern and Western design principles, often referred to as “exuberant Ikebana.” She founded Waterlily Pond Design Studio in San Francisco in 2001 and grew it into one of the most sought-after sources for floral installations, weddings and special events in the San Francisco Bay Area. Waterlily Pond studio has created flowers and décor for over 1000 events.

Daniel holds a degree in architecture and in addition to his work in floral art, is a practicing furniture designer. His background in architecture and fabrication is an in- XUBERANT! MINIMALISM valuable asset in the creation of the large-scale floral art, Underwritten in part by AIFD Gold Elite Partner analyzing space, engineering and constructing structures. Washington Floral Service and AIFD Silver Elite Partner Rosaprima Natasha’s floral palate tells a lush, vivacious, and textural story, while Daniel’s unique construction techniques and WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2017 structured forms highlight the essence of materials in their work largely inspired by modern art and architecture. They 9:30 AM have been commissioned by the Museum of Modern Art, the de Young Museum and many other prominent cultural A wife and husband team, Natasha and Daniel organizations to create large-scale floral art installations, showcase the creative process behind their some of them up to 1000 pounds in weight. design style, Xuberant! Minimalism. Natasha’s floral palate tells a lush, vivacious, and textural Their work has been featured in many US and International story, while Daniel’s unique construction techniques publications including Fusion Flowers magazine, interna- and structured forms highlight the essence of tional wedding design book Florever Wherever, Internation- materials. A dynamic program of floral artworks al Floral Art book 2012-13, and Natasha’s own mono- inspired by modern art and architecture will graph book - Exuberant Floral Art published by Stichting illustrate this Xuberant! combination. Kunstboek in Belgium.

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75 MEET THE DESIGNERS | LOUISA LAM AIFD, CFD

Louisa Lam AIFD, CFD

About: Louisa Lam is one of the well-recognized florists in Cana- da and Hong Kong. She has more than 28 years of solid and extensive working experience in various roles. Louisa is an educator, a professional floral artist, an award winning designer, demonstrator, lecturer, event consultant, trade show booth designer, newspaper columnist and TV shows guest. She was the first Asian florist who obtained a membership in the Canadian Professional Floral Designer Association (CPFD) in 1991 and was inducted into American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) in 2009.

She was the committee member of AIFD International task Force (2011 – 2014) and AIFD Volunteers Task Force (2010 -2012). In Aug 2013 Louisa was recognized by AIFD as a ‘Certified Floral Judge and Evaluator.’ Currently, Louisa is the Vice President of AIFD Northwest Chapter, 2nd Vice Chair of AIFD National Membership Committee; she was the Past Chair of AIFD International Committee (2015-2016).

Louisa is the Head Instructor and Curriculum Designer of the Professional Floral Art Diploma Program for the Vancou- ver School Board of Education, since 1993. In 2008, Louisa FLORAL ART: LIVING WITH FLOWERS was nominated for ‘The Province’s Top in Trades’ award for Underwritten through a grant from AIFD Diamond her innovative artistry and contributions to training the next Elite Partner Accent Decor generation for the floral industry.

Her signature floral art design style enables her students to WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2017 continuously make outstanding and contemporary flower 11:15 AM designs with individual personality.

It is not humanly possible to learn or to teach someone to be creative. However, it’s possible to guide, to stimulate someone to gain an insight into creativity and to spur them to find the spark within themselves. A program that was born out of inspiration, about inspiration, audiences can refresh and rethink all the basic elements and principles of design that they should know about during their creativity.

76 Floral Art: Living with Flowers It is always easy to see the beauty of a rose, a peony or an orchid, but if you keep your eyes open, you will find that mother of nature has no limit to her abundance of living beauty be it a leafless twig or corolla of a fruit. Nature’s artistry is an evident in the lines of branches, leaves and stalks of flowers which often provide clues of how they should be used. As floral artists, we should be steeped in the Beauty of Nature around us, we must spend time to “catch” the moment of growth, see the things that surround us and endeavor to “ listen” to their hidden messages, this will give us the confidence to create, to respond to the flash of inspiration. A program that born out of inspiration, about inspiration, and to inspire. It encourages the free play of prolific imagination in floral art should always be guided by sound, aesthetic Principles and Elements of Design. An arrangement without soul is like a flower devoid of life. A design without rhythm and pulse is devoid of spirit and harmony. In producing this program, there was harmony and pulse that drove myself on. Making this program happened is a positive effort on my part, to express my heartfelt gratitude to the creator for blessing me with the beauty of nature. Through my several pieces of Floral Art works in this program, audiences can refresh, rethink all the basic elements and principles of design that they should know about during their creativity. They will remain and will always be the same in all visual arts. It is not humanly possible to learn or to teach someone to be creative. However it’s possible to guide,to stimuli someone to gain an insight into creativity and to spur them to find the spark within themselves. Breakthrough 77 MEET THE DESIGNERS | LOUISA LAM AIFD, CFD

Harmony of Nature

Divine Inspiration

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Repetitive

Inspired by Orbs

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Suspended Pendants

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Traditional Art

Visual Balance

81 MEET THE DESIGNERS | PHIL RULLODA AIFD, CFD

Phil Rulloda AIFD, CFD

About: Phil Rulloda is one of America’s chief evangelists for floral design, celebrating his 55th year as a florist – an ‘Ambassa- dor of Sentiment.’

Having amassed an incredible number of awards in national and international design competitions, Phil has presented more than 500 programs to tens of thousands of professional florists. He was the 2004 recipient of the Society of American Florists’ ‘Tommy Bright Award’ in recognition of his lifetime achievement in floral education and commentary; in 1991 he was the first recipient of American Institute of Floral Designers’ (AIFD) ‘Award of Design Influence’ and in 2007 Phil and wife Cathy Hillen-Rulloda were honored and received AIFD’s ‘Award of Distinguished Service’ to the floral industry.

XPOSE THE XTRAORDINARY Among other things, Phil was invited to the White House to MAGIC WITHIN assist in Christmas decorating and has been a visitor in many Underwritten through a grant from the foreign countries at the invitation of heads of State. He is AIFD Foundation director of the Southern California School of Floral Design in Santa Ana, California. WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2017 2:15 PM Phil cites his two primary mentors and sources of inspiration as Silverio Casabar AIFD, CFD and Buddy Benz, AIFD, CFD Instinct. Intuition. The intelligence of the subcon- but says, “I learn from everyone I come in contact with.” scious. Learning to harness the magical energy of the inner spirit and bringing it forward in artistic Additionally, he says he is not so proud of his own accom- Xpressions via flowers can create one of the most plishments, but more considers the measure of his worth by rewarding Xperiences as a designer. Phil will explore the many students who have gone on to excel in the industry. a myriad of inspirations; people, places, prose… His goal has, most importantly, been to educate, motivate which can form an impetus to react and rejoice with and provide inspiration to his audiences and students. To his soulful Xpressions. Maturing as a designer means many students, he states, “You are my legacy.” gaining more consciousness of the different layers of awareness in a composition. The subtleties, the nuances of more thoughtfully Xecuted elements can and will move a floral composition from pedestrian to artful with many possible outcomes in between those Xtremes. Listening, not just to the clients, but to the flowers, to the accessories, to the inspirations… and to your inner instincts brings both earthly and spiritual rewards. “When you work in the service of others, you will receive the ecstasy and Xultation of the spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals.”

82 Xpose the Xtraordinary M a g i c W i th i n

“Xpose the Xtraordinary Magic Within”

We all need to belong to something bigger than ourselves. Becoming an AIFD Member was the answer for me after attending the first AIFD Symposium (San Luis Obispo, 1968). I wanted to be with a supportive group of creative individuals that wanted to share ideas and inspiration with others. I wanted to surround myself with greatness and to be to be a part of a global community that would help me become the architect of my own better future and a person of influence in the floral industry. The small tribe of floral artists were using flowers as a vehicle to create global harmony. When a man will love man as the flower loves man, giving all of its beauty - there will be everlasting peace. I am so grateful I took a chance and attended the first AIFD Symposium. Many of my lifelong relationships have come about as a result of that first experience. I would encourage all of you here that are not AIFD members to join our ranks and to pursue excellence by working toward your AIFD designation. It can and will change your life. During my presentation, I will be referencing some of my favorite poems and quotes and have included them here. It is my true hope these words of wisdom will bring you inspiration today and in the years to come.

- Phil

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I LIKE SPRING YES I CAN We thank you God most for this amazing I like spring, but it is too young. day. For the leaping greenly spirits of I like the summer, but it is too proud. the tree for a blue true dream of sky. We So I like best of all autumn, thank you for all which is infinite, for all because its leaves are a little yellow, which is natural and for all which is, Yes. its tone mellower, its colors richer, and it is tinged a little with sorrow. Breathe in inspiration and trust yourself; the answer is always YES I CAN. That is the Its golden riches speak not of the innocence school’s mantra - YES I CAN. Our moto of spring nor the power of summer, is like Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s, Discere but of the mellowness of kingly wisdom, Faciendo - learning by doing. of approaching age. It knows the limitations of life and content. Learning by doing - People learn more by doing. People learn the most by doing - Yin Yutang the most.

Let me ask you a question that you can only give me a YES I CAN answer to.

Can I do more and be more if I want too? Yes I Can.

Can I do an act of kindness today? Yes I Can.

Can I call someone and say I care about you or I love you? Yes I Can.

Can I do something better today than I did yesterday? Yes I can.

Can I make a decision that can help im- prove my life and those around me? Yes I Can.

86 MEET THE DESIGNERS | PHIL RULLODA AIFD, CFD

PATH THAT HAS A HEART

Whenever I use this heart shaped flower, the Anthurium, which is quite often. It happens to be my favorite flower. It reminds me of my continued journey of the heart. My life’s path being a florist, an Ambassador of Sentiment, Hus- band, Father, Educator, Mentor, A Friend.

“You must always keep in mind that a path is only a THOUGHTS OF A YOUNG GIRL (Excerpt from The Rose Turban, October 1919) path. If you feel you must not follow it, you must not stay with it, under any circumstances. Any path is only a path; The thoughts of a young girl - these are there is no affront to yourself or others in dropping it, if that beautiful flowers in life’s garden. is what your head tells you to do. But, your decision to That queen of flowers, The Rose, symbol- keep on the path or leave it must be free of fear or ambi- izes them in its short but exquisite career. tion. I warn you!!! Look at every path closely and deliber- The young bud offers the bright hope of ately. **Try it as many times as you think necessary. Then regal beauty to come; the sumptuous ask yourself and you alone, one question. full-blown rose represents the enjoyment of present happiness past… It is this. Do not the roses adorning the hair of a young girl symbolize the whole cycle Does this path have a heart? All paths are the same…they of the feminine soul - which consists of lead nowhere. There are paths going through the brush hopes of fleeting joys and memories? or into the brush. Does this path have a heart? This is the question. If it does, then the path is good; if it doesn’t, it is And the thorns, which often prick pretty of no use. Both paths lead nowhere, but one has a heart, fingers, have they not a perfect sem- and the other doesn’t. One makes for a joyful journey. As blance to the passing dangers and long as you follow it, you will be one with it. The other will disillusionments which confronts every make you curse your life. woman? One makes you strong; the other weakens you. For me, They keep the timid at a distance. there is only traveling on paths that have a heart; on any But he who loves the rose and admires its path that has a heart. And there, I travel and the only beauty will know how to pluck it worthwhile challenge is to traverse its length and there I travel, looking, looking, breathlessly.” And he who loves a woman will never fear that under her tenderness will find Your life is not measured by the number of breaths you thorns that will scratch him. take, but by the times you are left breathless.

“It does not matter what your specific fate is, as long as you face it with ultimate abandon.”

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INVICTUS THIS IS THE TRUE JOY IN LIFE (Latin “Unconquered”) William Ernest Hensley (Humanist- 1849-1903) “This is the true joy in life that being used for a purpose recognized by you as being a mighty Out of the night that covers me, one. Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be That being a force of nature, a voice for good For my unconquerable soul. and a voice for God, instead a feverish selfish little clod filled with ailments and grievances, In the fell clutch of circumstance complaining that the world will not devote itself I have not winced nor cried aloud. to making you happy. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my Beyond this place of wrath and tears privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be Looms but the Horror of the shade, thoroughly used up when I die. For the harder I And yet the menace of the years work, the more I live. Finds and shall find me unafraid. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no ‘brief It matters not how strait the gate, candle’ for me. It is sort of a splendid torch How charged with punishments the scroll, which I have a hold of for the moment, and I I am the master of my fate, want to make it burn as brightly as possible be- I am the captain of my soul. fore handing it over to future generations.”

- George Bernard Shaw I DIED AS A MINERAL

I died as a mineral and became a plant, Do you realize that in the full I died as plant and rose to animal, awareness of the unlimited I died as animal and I was Man. human potential, lies in the Why should I fear? When was I less by dying? promise that as man is - God Yet once more I shall die as Man, to soar once was, and as God is, man With angels blest; but even from angelhood can become. I must pass on: all except God doth perish. When I have sacrificed my angel-soul, I shall become what no mind e’er conceived. Oh, let me not exist! For Non-existence Proclaims in organ tones, ‘To Him we shall return.’

- Rumi

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START WITH YOURSELF

The following words were written on the tomb of an Anglican Bishop, in the crypts of Westminster Abbey:

When I was young and free, and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change, so I shortened my sights somewhat and A PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS decided to change only my country. But it, too, seemed immovable. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, As I grew into my twilight years, in one last desper- Where there is hatred, let me sow love. ate attempt, I settled for changing only my family, Where there is injury, pardon; where there is those closest to me, but alas, they would have doubt, faith; none of it. Where there is despair, hope; where there is And now, as I lie on my deathbed, I suddenly real- darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. ize: If I had only changed myself first, then by exam- ple, I would have changed the family. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much From their inspiration and encouragement, I would seek to be consoled, as to console; to be under- then have been able to better my country and who stood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love; knows, I may have even changed the world. for it is in giving that we receive — it is in par- doning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying - Anonymous that we are born to eternal life.

To be more succinct…Rumi said, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am Christ said, “This is my commandment that wise, I am changing myself.” you love one another as I have loved you.” Loving one another is like loving God. One -Rumi is the wave, the other the ocean.

The question was asked, “Why is everyone here so happy, except me?” “Because, everyone here Your inner world creates your outer world. has learned to see goodness and beauty, every- The light that shines inside you is brighter than where.” “Why don’t I see goodness and beauty the light that shines on you from the outside. everywhere?” “Because you cannot see outside yourself what you fail to see inside.”

- Anthony De Mello

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THE WILL TO WIN

If you want a thing bad enough to go out and fight for it, to work day and night for it, to give up your time, your peace and sleep for it… if all that you dream and scheme is about it, …and life seems useless and worthless without it… if you gladly sweat for it and fret for it and plan for it and lose all your terrror of the opposition for it…if you simply go after that thing that you want with all your capacity, strength and sagacity, faith hope and confidence and stern pertinacity…if neither cold, poverty, famine, nor gout, sickness nor pain, of body and brain, can keep you away from the thing that you want…if dogged and grim you beseech and beset it, with the help of God, YOU WILL GET IT!

- Berton Braley

FIRE

A time will come after harnessing space, the winds, the tides, and gravitation, we shall also harness for God, all the energies of love and for the second time in the history of the world, man will have discovered Fire.

- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

“Spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not- at-all. The world you desire can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is yours.”

- Ayn Rand

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Tom Simmons AIFD, CFD

About: Tom Simmons AIFD, CFD has been active in the floral industry for over 35 years, with most of that time in the Southern California area. He is a past president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), current National Treasurer of the Institute and a Trustee for the AIFD Foundation. His dedication to AIFD includes past Symposium Coordinator for the 2013 AIFD National Symposium, ‘Passion’ held in Las Vegas and Program Coordinator for the 2016 National Symposium ‘Inspira- tion’, recently held in Orange County. In 2013 he was bestowed the honor of “Fellow” by AIFD, the highest honor given by the Institute. His expertise in floral design has been published in numerous magazines as well as featured in many TV shows and movies. His passion, dedication and love for the floral industry is what drives Tom to stay involved.

Nelson Hiltner

About: Nelson Hiltner, Creative Director and owner of Floral Rush, is a 20+ year veteran in the floral industry. His works have been featured in international publications including Los Angeles Magazine, Brides Magazine, and Architectural Digest, to name a few. Drawing from previous experience in the visual fashion industry, Nelson and his team at Floral Rush have excelled in the creation and management of accounts such as the Beverly Hills’ locations of Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Jimmy Choo, Paradigm Talent Agency, etc.

LEADERSHIP GALA: CONNECTING Along with scheduled retail and commercial accounts, Floral Rush is frequently called upon to help with celebrity THROUGH CREATIVITY weddings as well as weekly floral creations for the most dis- Floral product provided by AIFD Gold Elite Partner cerning private clients. In addition, Floral Rush has played Green Point Nursery and Hawaiian Tropical Flower an integral creative/design role at the In Style Golden Council and AIFD Platinum Elite Partner Teleflora Globes party for the past eight years and many years at the WEDNESDAY JULY 5, 2017 Barry Diller / Diane Von Furstenberg Oscar party. Nelson’s 7:15 PM strengths include creating unusually distinctive designs that also have a keen sense of place that are successful, due in Creativity is the art of using one’s imagination and ability equal parts to his innate ability and to the skills that he has to transcend traditional ideas. Our strength as creative honed with many years in the the floral industry as well as artists comes from connecting with many facets of our visual merchandising. surroundings and Xperiences, as well as the creative influences of those around us. Our passion and love for flowers, color and design propels us to that next level. These relationships and connections within AIFD are what inspire us to Xpress our creativity in many shapes, forms, and ideas. 91 HISTORY

American Institute of Floral Designers Background & History

The American Institute of Floral Designers was established in 1965 by a small group of leading floral designers dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career. Today, it 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. Membership in AIFD is selective. To be accepted, a candidate must fulfill rigid qualifications and demonstrate advanced professional abilities and knowledge of floral design. Applicants must successfully complete the two part Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) process in which they are tested on their knowledge of design and then evaluated on their design skills. Each July, successful candidates are inducted into membership during ceremonies at AIFD’s acclaimed National Symposium. Considered the most important design event in the floral industry, National Symposium attracts designers, educators and interested individuals from all corners of the world. During the rest of the year, members may participate in numerous activities sponsored by AIFD’s six Regional Chapters. These activities include local educational programs from both the industry and the consumer market. In addition, AIFD supports student chapters located on campuses of major colleges and universities. Through it’s Foundation, the Institute also offers scholarships to students so that talented young designers may attend National Symposium and be exposed to those on the cutting edge of floral design. AIFD’s Industry Partners, manufacturers and distributors of products and services to the floral industry, are also an important part of the Institute as they help fund numerous design and educational programs including Artists in Residence. Members of the American Institute of Floral Designers are distinguished by the letters “AIFD,” used as an addendum to their name. From diverse backgrounds and interests, from small-town florists to large scale party designers, from college profes- sors to Rose Parade consultants, from nationally known corporate advisors in product development to winners of international design competition, AIFD members are found in virtually every aspect of floriculture. AIFD also awards its coveted Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) to design artists worldwide.

Founding Members Wayne Andrade Virginia Brugere Lilly Cowell Bea Frambach Mariellen Guadi Bates Hinds Jim Hynd Jack Kloss Art Mckee Paul Sanders Lola Schmidt David Wittry

92 PAST PRESIDENTS

Past Presidents 1965-66 Arthur McKee* 1985-86 Joe Gordy 2001-02 Richard Salvaggio 1966-68 Bea Frambach* 1986-87 Theresa Riddle 2002-03 Lou Lynn Moss 1968-70 Authur Ito* 1987-88 Allen Beck 2003-04 Michael O’Neill 1970-71 Eulalah Overmeyer* 1988-89 Bill Taylor 2004-05 Eddie Payne 1971-72 Bob Gordon 1989-90 Jack Smith 2005-06 Brian Smith 1972-73 Kirk Kirkpatrick* 1990-91 Wilton Hardy 2006-07 Chris Norwood 1973-74 Gil Heath* 1991-92 Bill Taylor 2007-08 Tom Simmons 1974-75 Gordon Schmuhl 1992-93 Holly Money-Collins 2008-09 Walter Fedyshyn 1975-76 Virginia Brugere* 1993-94 David Hope 2009-10 Tina Coker 1976-78 Rocky Pollitz 1994-95 Patti Pottle 2010-11 Sharon McGukin 1978-80 Herb Mitchell 1995-96 Lynn Lary McLean 2011-12 Tom Bowling 1980-81 Ralph Null 1996-97 Kevin Ylvisaker 2012-13 Ann Jordan 1981-82 Jef Hackbarth* 1997-98 George Mitchell 2013-14 John Kittinger 1982-83 Frankie Shelton 1998-99 Susan Overton 2014-15 Tim Farrell 1983-84 Tom Powell* 1999-00 Scott Acevedo 2015-16 Joyce Mason-Monheim 1984-85 Jim Morley 2000-01 Derrick Vasquez 2016-17 Anthony Vigliotta

History AIFD National Symposium 1968 Arthur Ito* (San Luis Obispo) 1993 George de Bruin / Lois Wallace (San Francisco) 1969 Bea Framback* (San Luis Obispo) 1994 Ralph Null (Atlanta) 1970 Bob Gordon (San Luis Obispo) 1995 George Mitchell / Howard Silver (Chicago) 1971 Ed Connors (San Luis Obispo) 1996 Phil & Cathy Rulloda (Palm Desert) 1972 Gordon Schmuhl (San Luis Obispo) 1997 Kirksey Gregg / Rich Salvaggio (Dallas) 1973 Gil Heath* (Long Beach) 1998 Robert Young*/ Michael O’Neill (Boston) 1974 Paul Sanders (Long Beach) 1999 Holly Money Collins/Steven Brown (San Francisco) 1975 Claire Fitzgerals/Drew Shankle* (Long Beach) 2000 Robbin Yelverton / Ty Leslie (Orlando) 1976 Don Bumbaugh (Long Beach) 2001 George Mitchell / Howard Silver (Chicago) 1977 Steve Marinoff (Long Beach) 2002 Scott Acevedo / Richard Seekins (San Diego) 1978 Bev Rovai (Millbrae, CA) 2003 Talmage McLurin / Bill Harper (St. Louis) 1979 Frankie Shelton ( Houston) 2004 Debbie Grote / D Siders & R.Grant (NYC) 1980 Tom Powell* / David Hope (Washington DC) 2005 Janet Hayes / Susan Overton- Ayala (Seattle) 1981 Larry Fry (Los Angeles) 2006 Ann Benjamin / Tina Stocker (Washington, DC) 1982 Nick Galatte/Betty Depre* (Chicago) 2007 Derrick Vasquez/Lori Novak (Palm Desert) 1983 Tom Powell* / David Hope (Washington DC) 2008 Kim Oldis / Suzie Kostick (Chicago) 1984 Bill Harper / Wayne Babb* (Kansas City) 2009 Lynne Moss / Bill Harper (Kansas City) 1985 Frankie Shelton/Ute Schnetzinger(San Antonio) 2010 Ann Jordan / Janet Black (Boston) 1986 Frank Lanning (New York) 2011 Leanne Kesler / David Kesler (San Francisco) 1987 Bill Taylor (San Francisco) 2012 Sylvia Bird / Tina Stoecker Coker (Miami) 1988 Link Johnson / Ed Payne (Orlando) 2013 Tom Simmons / Lori Novak (Las Vegas) 1989 Nick Galatte / Jack Smith (Chicago) 2014 Frank Feysa / David Shover (Chicago) 1990 Allen Beck/ Bill Taylor (Newport Beach) 2015 Marie Ackerman / Vonda LaFever (Denver) 1991 Ute Schnetzinger / Jim Johnson (Dallas) 2016 Lori Novak/ Tom Simmons (Anaheim) 1992 Patricia Pottle (Boston) 2017 Cindy Anderson / Wil Gonzalez (Seattle)

Future National Symposia 2018 June 30 - July 4 Washington D.C. 2019 July 6 -11 Las Vegas, NV *Denotes Deceased 2020 (TBD) Chicago, IL 93 AWARDS

Award of Distinguished Service to AIFD This award is bestowed upon members of the American Institiute of Floral Designers who have done outstanding service to the Institiute. Recipients are known as “Fellows of AIFD” and they are granted life membership.

Lori Novak 2016 Susan Tomlinson 2002 Ralph Null 1987 James Hynd 2015 Lynn Lary McLean 2001 Robert Gordon 1986 Tom Simmons 2013 Frank Laning 2000 Janice Bjurstrom 1984 Chris Norwood 2012 Patti Pottle 1999 Herbert Mitchell* 1984 Eddie Payne 2011 Jim Morley 1998 Don Stothart* 1984 Richard Salvaggio 2008 Allen Beck 1997 Teresa Riddle 1981 Bobbi Ecker Blatchford 2006 Bill J. Harper 1996 Eulalah Overmeyer* 1980 Lynne Moss 2006 Wilton Hardy 1994 Bea Frambach* 1972 Derrick Vasquez 2005 Rocky Pollitz 1993 George Mitchell 2004 Bill Taylor 1991 David Hope 2003 Frankie Shelton 1989 Holly Money-Collins 2003 Thomas Powell* 1988

Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry This award is presented to AIFD members who have made a significant contribution to the floral industry.

James DelPrince 2016 Johnny Childers* 2001 Jim Moretz 1989 Sylvia Bird 2015 Joe Smith* 2000 Joyce* & Dean White 1989 Robert Friese 2014 Jim Johnson 1999 Michael Polychrones* 1987 Bill McKinley 2010 James Hynd, Jr. 1998 Haskell Eargle 1986 René van Rems 2009 Bobbi Ecker Blatchford 1997 Frankie Shelton 1985 Talmage McLaurin 2008 Eulalah OVermeyer* 1996 Frank Joyce* 1984 Phil & Cathy Rulloda 2007 Arthur Ito* 1995 M. Buddy Benz* 1978 Richard Salvaggio 2006 Thomas Powell* 1993 William Kistler* 1978 Carol Caggiano 2005 Rocky Pollitz 1992 Arthur Ito* (San Luis Obispo) 1968 Kirk Pamper* 2005 Jim Morley 1991 Jim Marvin 2004 Jennie Lee Irey* 1990 Marie Ackerman 2003 Jean Williams* 1990 Mary Lee Evans 2002 Betty Deprez* 1990

Award of Design Influence Special Award of Recognition The Award of Design Influence is to recognize floral Presented by the Board of Directors in recognition of designers whose creative work over the years has meritorious and dedicated services to the American significantly and positively influenced the direction Institute of Floral Designers. of American floral design.

Rene Van Rems 2017 Kristen Philips, CAE 2014 Ralph Null 2007 Ron Mulray 2012 John Haines 2000 Patty Pottle AIFD 2011 Hitomi Gilliam 1998 Bette Lou Barker AIFD 2009 Els Hazenberg 1996 Bill & Crystal Wyatt 2007 Gregor Lersch 1993 Society of American Florists 2005 Buddy Benz* 1992 AIFD Foundation 2003 Phil Rulloda 1991 Thomas C. Shaner 2000

94 AWARDS

Award of Merit Industry This award is presented to members of the floral industry who are not members of AIFD but who are involved in the floral industry.

Fiesta Parade Floats 2016 ...... For their contributions of leadership, education, generous mentoring and promoting AIFD members. Denver Wholesale Florist 2015 ...... For their outstanding dedication to the floral industry and their generosity, dedication and support of AIFD and our membership. Dan Fisher/Fitz Design 2014 ...... For his dedication/support to AIFD Symposium and its members and for his continued support of education to the floral industry. Eric Tanouye/GreenPoint 2014 ...... For outstanding generosity and commitment in support of AIFD Symposium and members Accent Decor 2013 ...... For undeniable support of AIFD symposium, regional events and promotion of AIFD members Mayesh 2013 ...... For long-held commitment and dedication to AIFD’s symposium Julie Puckett 2012 ...... For personal and professional unselfish dedication, enthusiasm and support of AIFD amembers NORCAL/CAFGS 2012 ...... For long-held commitment and dedication to the AIFD Symposium Kelly Mace 2011 ...... For her personal and professional dedication, untiring support and enthusiasm for AIFD, its members and the floral industry as a whole Baisch & Skinner 2009 ...... For contined support of the AIFD National Symposium BBJ Linen 2008 ...... For its tireless support of AIFD and the floral industry as a whole Larry Crain 2007 ...... For Charisma Designs use of AIFD members in producing floral décor for Academy Awards and Tournament of Roses Parade Floats Nancy Clarke 2006 ...... For 25 outstanding years as the White House florist Ocean View Flowers 2005 ...... For their superior marketing and development of quality delphinium, larkspur and stock and their support of professional education programs Stuppy’s Inc 2003 ...... For its long held commitment and dedication to AIFD’s education programs Harrison “Red” Kennicott 2002 ...... For his dedication and service to the floral industry and undeniable support of AIFD and its education standards Pete Garcia 2001 ...... For his outstanding dedication to the floral industry and promotion of AIFD members Floralife, Inc 2000 ...... For its programs of research, development and generosity to AIFD and to the floral industry Lynda Resnick 1999 ...... For her and Teleflora’s on-going commitment to AIFD’s goals and projects as well as her promotion of AIFD members San Fran. Flower Growers Assn 1999 For outstanding dedication to the floral industry and the use of AIFD &California Flower Mrkt 1999 members in promoting fresh flowers Chuck Johnson 1998 ...... For his and Smithers-Oasis’ continued support and promotion of AIFD ‘s educational goals Del Demaree 1997 ...... For his and Syndicate Sales’ continued support and promotion of AIFD ‘s educational goals Arlene Sorensen 1996 ...... For her commitment to furthering the goals of AIFD Dwight J Larimer 1995 ...... For his and Design Master’s continued support and promotion of AIFD’s educational goals Walter & Rita Rojhan 1994 ...... For their continued use of AIFD members & product donations Francois Bernatchez 1992 ...... For regularly promoting the work of AIFD members Bruce Wright 1992 ...... For continual support of AIFD intentions Mark Addison 1989 ...... For floral industry color advancement and product development Knud Nielsen 1989 ...... For his company’s outstanding development of dried materials and the major contributions to the SAIFD program Leonard Levy 1988 ...... President Hillcrest Gardens, Paramus, NJ. One of the most supportive wholesalers in the country for many years Herman Meinders 1987 ...... For his advancement of floral design education and for his recognition of professionalism in floral design Ronaldo Maia 1986 ...... For his promotion of the appreciation and love of flowers Georgia Effertz 1986 ...... For her enthusiasm for the floral industry which brought a new approach to education, public relations, and sales Frances Porterfield 1985 ...... For her promotion of the floral industry and AIFD through her writing in trade and professional journals Duane Benton 1984 ...... Proprietor of Creative candles of Kansas City, MO and an active supporter of educational programs in the industry Donald Hall 1984 ...... President of Hallmark Cards, in recognition of Hallmark’s use of flowers in greeting cards, calendars and other products Paul Ecke 1983 ...... Breeder, developer and grower of poinsettias John Van Hanford 1983 ...... President of Hanford’s Inc, Charlotte, NC, one of the most innovative wholesalers in the floral industry Clark Herman 1983 ...... Retail florist, industry commentator and promoter George DeGennaro 1981 ...... Famous for his photography of food and flowers Rusty Young 1980 ...... Head florist at the White House for many years Vinnie Anderson 1979 ...... Founder and creative force of Fiesta Floats of Pasadena, CA Tournament of Roses 1974 ...... Sponsors of the Rose Parade, Pasadena, CA 95 AWARDS

Award of Merit Non-Industry This award is presented to individuals outside the floral industry who are selected because of their personal or professional use of fresh flowers in such a manner as to be a credit to the floral profession.

Ellen DeGeneres Show 2016 ...... For the promotion of fresh flowers and green and flowering plants in her studio and daily program. Chicago Flower/Garden Show 2014 For their passionate promotion of flowers, and their ongoing support of AIFD members. Grace Ormonde Wedding Style 2012 For promotion of outstanding, creative floral displays within the magazine. Bouquets To Art 2011 ...... For generating and supporting awareness of floral art and for their support and use of AIFD members. DIFFA Dining by Design, KC 2009 .... For their use of fresh flowers for the past 10 years on an event that raises awareness and funds for those infected by HIV. Mayor Richard Daley 2008 ...... For his work in the greening of Chicago and promotional programs marketing the city’s florists. HGTV 2007 ...... For promoting use of fresh flowers and plants in everyday life. Barry Humphries 2006 ...... Known as Dame Edna Everage, the entertainer/comedian embraced flowers in “her” television specials; especially gladiola. NBC “Today” Show 2004 ...... For generating public awareness of floral design by incorporating the use of floral design it the show’s programming. Martha Stewart 2002 ...... For creating outstanding public awareness by incorporating the use of fresh flowers in everyday living. Walt Disney Corp. 2000 ...... For the outstanding use of floral displays. Raul Rodriqez 2000 ...... For the beautiful Rose Parade floats and the use of flowers as designed by his company R.R.R. Design. J.W. Marriott/Marriott Corp. 1999 .... For the lavish use and display of fresh and permanent floral products in Marriott properties around the world. Veranda Magazine 1998 ...... From their first issue in 1987 on bridal bouquets to 1998’s article on roses, to the use of professional floral designers and the crediting by names of the designer’s work PA Horticulture Soc. 1997 ...... For their promoting the art of floral design to the public with their annual Philadelphia Flower Show. Las Floristas 1996 ...... For promoting floral design with their Floral Headdress Ball to benefit the children at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center. Museum Society Aux. 1993 ...... For contributions to floral art. Victoria Magazine 1993 ...... For creative and attractive use of fresh flowers. Boston Pops 1992 ...... For outstanding professional use of fresh flowers. Barbara Tober 1986 ...... For use of artistic and creative floral designs in the publication Brides Magazine’ and for the recognition and credit the magazine gives to AIFD’s designers. Lady Bird Johnson 1985 ...... For her promotion of flowers and wildflowers in Texas and the nation with Wildflower Preserves. Aaron Spelling/Doug Cramer 1985 .. For their constant and outstanding use of floral creations on their television series, “Hotel” and “Dynasty.” Anne Richardson 1985 ...... Editor and publisher of Texas Homes, for their repeated articles on flowers; for their creative use of flowers designed by top Texas floral artists; and their beautiful photography promoting flowers. Richard Dwyer 1983 ...... Professional ice skater who gives flowers to ladies in the audience at every performance. Nancy Reagan 1983 ...... Wife of former President Ronald Reagan. For her extensive use of flowers in the White House. Willard Scott 1983 ...... NBC-TV weatherman known for his boutonnieres. Annette Johnson 1980 ...... Executive editor, House and Garden Magazine. Dinah Shore 1979 ...... Movie star and TV personality. Mrs. C. Vanderbilt Whitney 1977 ..... Prominent socialite and wife of the owner of Calumet Farms. Mrs. Commisar 1977 ...... Proprietor of La Maisonette restaurant in Ohio. Esther Lederer (Ann Landers) 1974 ... Syndicated columnist. Amy Vanderbilt 1971 ...... Encouraged use of flowers through her etiquette book Margaret Chase Smith 1971 ...... Senator from Maine. Charles Masson 1970 ...... Proprietor of La Grenoville restaurant in New York. Shelton McHenry 1970 ...... Proprietor of Tail of the Cock restaurant in California. Mrs. Joshua Logan 1968 ...... Wife of Broadway and movie producer.

96 AIFD BOARDS & CHAPTERS

American Institute of Floral Designers

2016-2017 AIFD National Executive Board Regional Chapter Representatives President Anthony J. Vigliotta AIFD, CFD Wil Gonzalez AIFD, CFD (NW - ‘17) President-elect Kim Oldis AIFD, CFD Loann Burke AIFD, CFD (NC - ‘18) Vice President Frank Feysa AIFD, CFD Kenneth Snauwaert AIFD, CFD (SW - ‘19) Secretary Jackie Lacey AIFD, CFD David Shover AIFD, CFD (S - ‘17) Treasurer Tom Simmons AIFD, CFD Debbie Gordy AIFD, CFD (SC - ‘18) Past President Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD, CFD Ron Mulray AIFD, CFD (NE - ‘19) Membeship Chairperson Leanne Kesler AIFD, CFD Symposium Coordinator 2016-2017 National Board of Directors Cindy Anderson AIFD, CFD Alex Jackson AIFD, CFD Jackie Lacey AIFD, CFD Executive Director BJ Dyer AIFD, CFD Kristen Philips, CAE Robyn Arnold AIFD, CFD Katie McCormick AIFD, CFD Rachelle Nyswonger AIFD, CFD

AIFD Regional Chapters

North East Regional Chapter South Central Regional Chapter Includes Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Includes Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas Rhode Island, Vermont and the Canadian Providences of President Bradley Shane Cranford Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova President-Elect Ken Senter Scotia and Prince Edward Island and the United Kingdom. President Robert DeBellis Northwest Regional Chapter President-Elect Dan Firth Includes Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and Southern Regional Chapter the Canadian Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia Includes, Alabama, Bahamas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, President Sharrai Morgan Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto President-Elect Erik Witcraft Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington DC, West Virginia and the Caribbean Islands. South West Regional Chapter President Randy Wooten Includes Arizona, Southern California, Guam, Hawaii, President-Elect Kevin Hinton Southern Nevada and Utah President Derrick Vasquez North Central Regional Chapter President-Elect Susan Ayala Includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the Canadian Provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. President Pete Samek President-Elect Brent Leech

97 ACHIEVEMENTS Achievement of Laureate Status This achievement is bestowed upon specific members of the American Institiute of Floral Designers to express AIFD’s appreciation and recognition for their long-term membership, as well as their support of the annual National Symposium.

Marie N. Ackerman AIFD, CFD, PFCI, AAF Kelly Harnisch AIFD, CFD Rick K. Orr AIFD, CFD Rosemary E. Agostinucci AIFD, CFD Bill J. Harper AIFD, CFD, AAF Nancy C. Palsulich AIFD, CFD Megumi Ainai AIFD, CFD Dennis C. Harris AIFD, CFD, CAFA Alan K. Parkhurst AIFD, CFD, PFCI Susan Ayala AIFD, CFD, PFCI Yoshiko Hasegawa AIFD, CFD Patricia J. Patrick AIFD, CFD, CAFA Sidney Russell Barley AIFD, CFD Els J. Hazenberg AIFD, CFD Darla Jean Pawlak AIFD, CFD, PFCI Susan Bean AIFD, CFD Virginia E. Helsing AIFD, CFD James E. Payne AIFD, CFD Allen Beck AIFD, CFD Catherine Hillen-Rulloda AIFD, CFD, PFCI, AAF Vincent Casimir Petrovsky AIFD, CFD, AAF Connie Bell-Gustafson AIFD, CFD, AAF, FAM Mike Hillis AIFD, CFD C. Patrick Phillips AIFD, CFD Carol D. Bice AIFD, CFD, AAF, FAM David R. Hope AIFD, CFD Tanya R. Phillips AIFD, CFD Sylvia Anne Bird AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI NDSF Mary Linda Horn AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Cydne Pidgeon AIFD, CFD Janice H. Bjurstrom AIFD, CFD Bunnie Michaelena Hovan AIFD, CFD, AAF William C. Plummer AIFD, CFD, AAF James David Bliek AIFD, CFD, AAF Ana Maria Hunt AIFD, CFD Julie K. Poeltler AIFD, PFCI Jim A. Blythe AIFD, CFD James Hynd Jr., AIFD, CFD Rocky Pollitz AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Judi Anne Borah AIFD, CFD Kerry L. Jarvis AIFD, CFD David Porterfield AIFD, CFD Tom Bowling AIFD, CFD, PFCI Michael A. Jarvis AIFD, CFD Patricia A. Pottle AIFD, CFD, AAF Edward Allen Bowman AIFD, CFD James L. Johnson AIFD, CFD David L. Powers AIFD, CFD Richard D. Brabham AIFD, CFD Mary Jo Evans Johnson AIFD, CFD Tracy Arnell Proctor AIFD, CFD Frank R. Brice AIFD, CFD, PFCI Louinda H. Jones AIFD, CFD Ian Prosser AIFD, CFD, AAF, NDSF Steven R. Brickner AIFD, CFD, PFCI, AAF Wayne Jones AIFD, CFD, AFF Raul Daniel Ramirez AIFD, CFD Douglas Brooks II, AIFD, CFD Yayoi Kanezaki AIFD, CFD Jerome A. Raska AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Marilyn L. Brosang AIFD, CFD, AAF, TMF Claire Won Y. Kang AIFD, CFD Teresa M. Riddle AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Dian Helms Brown AIFD, CFD, AAF John K Kittinger AIFD, CFD Phillip M. Rulloda AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Michael A. Brown AIFD, CFD John M. Klingel AIFD, CFD Richard P. Salvaggio AIFD, AAF, PFCI, CFD Steven W. Brown AIFD, CFD, CSFA, MFA Daniel Kotecki AIFD, CFD Peter M. Samek AIFD, CFD Jillian Elizabeth Browne AIFD, CFD, CCF Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI Pat Diehl Scace AIFD, CFD Ted J. Bruehl AIFD, CFD, PFCI Franklin H. Laning AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Gordon Schmuhl AIFD, CFD Dennis Lee Burcher AIFD, CFD, CCF, PFCI Denise E. Lee AIFD, CFD, PFCI Ute Schnetzinger AIFD, CFD Jacklyn S. Burrell AIFD, CFD Brent Warren Leech AIFD, CFD Gary E. Schott AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Christina Marie Burton-Fox AIFD, CFD Carl L. Lemanski AIFD, CFD William Kurt Schroeder AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Todd Bussey AIFD, CFD Laurie Lemek AIFD, CFD, PFCI Karen Schubert Genoud AIFD, CFD Modesto A. Busto AIFD, CFD Ty Leslie AIFD, CFD J M. H. Schwanke AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Carol J. Caggiano AIFD, CFD Jane M. LeVieux AIFD, CFD John Douglas Shackelford AIFD, CFD N. Lee Cantley AIFD, CFD Helene Marcotte AIFD, CFD Frankie Bess Shelton AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Iris Man Ling Ching AIFD, CFD Ann S. Martin AIFD, CFD David Alan Shover AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Diane Lynn Citrowske AIFD, CFD Jim Marvin AIFD, CFD David E. Siders AIFD, CFD C. Gail Coe AIFD, CFD Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD, CFD, PFCI, Tom Simmons AIFD, CFD Tina M. Coker AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI AAF, AzMF Mike Sinanovic AIFD, CD Terry Edwin Conerly AIFD Larry A. Masters AIFD, CFD Michael J. Skaff AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Ruben Consa AIFD, CFD, PFCI Carol Jean McClarnon AIFD, CFD Brian K. Smith AIFD, CFD Michael J. Cua AIFD, CFD Sharon S. McGukin AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Jack H. Smith AIFD, CFD, AAF Mary Dark AIFD, CFD William J. McKinley Jr., AIFD, CFD Craig Sole AIFD, CFD June Fiksdal Davis AIFD, CFD Susan McKnight AIFD, CFD, AAF, KAFA Betty Thomas Stork AIFD, CFD, AAF Ned Leslie Davis AIFD, CFD, CMLFD Talmage Dixon McLaurin AIFD, CFD Marianne R. Suess AIFD, CFD, CAFA Deryck de Matas AIFD, CFD Lynn Lary McLean AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Todd Sweeden AIFD, CFD, AAF Robert P. DeBellis AIFD, CFD, PFCI Michael Merritt AIFD, CFD Bill A. Taylor AIFD, CFD Al Dellinger AIFD, CFD Pierre Methot AIFD, CFD, AAF, CAFA Catherine M. Thoele AIFD, CFD James M. DelPrince AIFD, CFD, PFCI Leslie Miklos AIFD, CFD, AAF Alan Briggs Thompson AIFD, CFD Albert A. DeLuca AIFD, CFD Leroy Miller AIFD, CFD Gerard K. Toh AIFD, CFD Mary Lee Evans AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Paul Miller AIFD, CFD, CMF Noel Tribbey AIFD, CFD Toomie Farris AIFD, CFD Sharon L. Miller AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Derrick D. Vasquez AIFD, CFD Walter B. Fedyshyn AIFD, CFD, PFCI Richard Lawrence Milteer AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Daniel R. Vaughn AIFD, CFD Diana L. Ferich AIFD, CFD, PFCI Carol Mitchell AIFD, CFD Alice Eileen Waterous AIFD, CFD, CF, PFCI Donna M. Fields AIFD, CFD, KMF Daniel Soren Mitchell AIFD, CFD James Louis Watson Jr., AIFD, CFD Ronald O. Froemming AIFD, CFD George L. Mitchell AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Alison Elaine Webb Schweiger AIFD, CFD Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD Holly J. Money-Collins AIFD, CFD Gary Wells AIFD, CFD Katharine N. Gleim AIFD, CFD James R. Morley AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Kathy Whalen AIFD, CFD Robert L. Gordon AIFD, CFD Lou Lynne Moss AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Colene White AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI Joe Farley Gordy AIFD, CFD Ikuyo Nakase AIFD, CFD Robert G. Whitney AIFD, CFD Charlie Groppetti AIFD, CFD James F. Neal AIFD, CFD Julie O. Wilkinson AIFD, CFD, PFCI, AAF Debbie Grote AIFD, CFD Paul A. Norman AIFD, CFD, LMF Manita Donna Wisdom AIFD, CFD Eldon Haab AIFD, CFD Christopher L. Norwood AIFD, CFD, PFCI James A. Wright AIFD, CFD, PFCI John R. Haines AIFD, CFD Lori A. Novak AIFD, CFD Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD, CFD, PFCI, CAFA Keith E. Harbison AIFD, CFD Ralph Null AIFD, CFD Kevin Young AIFD, CFD Wilton Hardy AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI, FSMD Chris Ondrak AIFD, CFD Allan Zylstra AIFD, CFD 98 Bradley Harnisch AIFD, CFD Michael O’Neill AIFD, CFD, AAF, PFCI NATIONAL COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES 2016-2017 National Committees/Task Forces

Awards Finance Chairperson: Rich Salvaggio Chairperson: Tom Simmons (Treasurer) 2017: Sherine Iskander Anthony Vigliotta (Pres) Rachelle Nyswonger Kim Oldis (P-Elect) 2018: Pete Samek 2017: Laura Parker Ken Senter 2018: Lori Novak 2019: Sylvia Bird 2019: Alex Jackson Carol Caggiano Fellows Rep: George Mitchell Foundation Eddie Payne Board Liason: Rachelle Nyswonger Industry Partners Bylaws Chairperson: Susan Ishkanian Chairperson: John Kittinger Vice Chairperson: David Powers BJ Dyer 2017: Ace Berry Rich Salvaggio Winnie Leenaarts Cathy Hickman Frost 2018: Karen Schubert-Genoud Board Liason: BJ Dyer Darenda Darnell-Garbarz 2019: Debbie Strand Career Barry Cowart Development Board Liason: Frank Feysa (V.Pres) Chairperson: Carolyn Clark Kurek Advisor: Kelly Mace Vice Chairperson: Carolyn Fowler 2017: Lisa Greene Marketing 2018: Sylvia Bird Chairperson: Stacey Carlton 2019: Shonda Cunningham Vice Chairperson: Paul Jaras Mike Hollenbeck 2017: Greg Lum Board Liason: Ron Mulray Robbin Yelverton 2018: Janet Black Lisa Greene Education 2019: Shonda Cunningham Mary Linda Horn Chairperson: Yoli LaGuerre Vice Chairperson: Board Liason: Wil Gonzales 2017: Jeanne Balmes Joyce Grattoni Marketing - Social Sharon Sabin Ivey Media 2018: Rhonda Hess Chairperson: Paul Jaras Miriam Somoano Joe Guggia Randy Wooten Kenny Snauwaert Polly Berginc Jenny Thomasson 2019: Susan Bean Garrett Skupinski Ted Bruehl Board Liason: BJ Dyer Michael Whaley Online Advisor: Bill McKinley Membership Board Liason: David Shover Chairperson: Leanne Kesler 1st Vice Chairperson: Sandy Schroeck 2nd Vice Chairperson: Louisa Lam Education Partners Past Chairperson: Jackie Lacey Mike Hollenbeck Chairperson: Board Liason: Kim Oldis (Pres-elect) Marie Ackerman Cert.Eval/Judging: Jackie Lacey Ruben Consa CFD Liaison: Ken Senter Rocio Del Pilar Silva International Liaison Marcela Lopez-Vallejo Davila Laureate Liaison Cres Motzi Bill McKinley Member Communicate Leanne Kesler Board Liason: Frank Feysa Member Recruitment Louisa Lam Member Retention Louisa Lam Mentoring Dov Kupfer Ethical Standards PFDE Coordination Michelle Morgan 99 Chairperson: Eddie Payne Reviews/Audits Louisa Lam Board Liason: (Secretary)

Board Liason: NATIONAL COMMITTEES & TASK FORCES (CONT.) AIFD STUDENT CHAPTERS

Newsletter American Institute of Floral Designers / Active Student Chapters Chairperson: Marisa Chanel Guerrero Fellows Rep: Tim Lawing Cal Poly State University Tel: (913) 469-8500 ext. 5483 Gordon Chapter Email: [email protected] Katie McCormick Board Liason: Melinda Lynch AIFD (Instructor)

Nominations & Jenny McNiece AIFD (Advisor) Kishwaukee College Katie Noonan AIFD (Advisor) Forbes Chapter Elections Michael Quesada AIFD (Advisor) Janet Gallagher AIFD (Instructor) Chairperson: Joyce Mason-Monheim Horticulture & Crop Science Dept. 21193 Malta Road (P. Pres) 1 Grand Avenue Malta, IL 60150 Lee Burcher San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Tel: (815) 825-2086, ext. 4610 Vonda LaFever Tel: (805) 756-7504 Fax: (815) 825-2072 Richard Milteer Fax: (805) 756-2869 Email: Janet.Gallagher@kishwaukeecol- Randy Wooten E-mail: [email protected] lege.edu Symposium City College of San Francisco Mississippi State University Menzies Chapter Ogilvy of Airlie Chapter Chairperson: Frank Feysa (V. Pres.) Holly Money-Collins AIFD (Instructor) Lynette McDougald AIFD (Instructor/Advisor) Anthony Vigliotta (Pres.) Steven Brown AIFD (Instructor) Cole Etheridge (Instructor) Kim Oldis (P-Elect) Jenny Tabarracci AIFD (Instructor/ Jane M. Johnston (Advisor) Kristen Philips (Exec. Dir.) Advisor) The University Florist, PO Box HM Lori Novak (‘16 Coord) Environ. Hort. Floristry Department Mississippi State, MS 39762 Tom Simmons (‘16 Prog Coord) 50 Phelan Avenue Tel: (662) 325-3585 Cindy Anderson (‘17 Coord) San Francisco, CA 94112 Fax: (662) 325-1964 Wil Gonzales (‘17 Prog Coord) Tel: (415) 239-3106 Email: [email protected] Susie Kostick (‘18 Coord) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] John Kittinger (‘18 Prog Coord) Ohio State University/ATI Board Liason: Tom Simmons (Finance) College of Southern Nevada Elaine Wynn Chapter Anderson Chapter Conni Jo Harris AIFD (Chapter Teresa Lanker (Instructor) Student Membership/ Advisor) Mary Linda Horn (Chapter Advisor) AIR Chieko Fukushima AIFD (School 1328 Dover Rd. Chairperson: Lynette McDougald (‘18) Advisor) Wooster, OH 44691 333 Pavolion Drive Tel: (330) 287-1242 Vice Chairperson: Janet Gallagher Las Vegas, NV 89144 Fax: (330) 287-1333 2017: Beth Hohensee Tel: (702) 651-4207 Email: [email protected] 2018: Jamie Hindley Fax: (702) 651-4919 2019: Kathy Whalen Seneca College Trillium Chapter Debbie Gordy Gateway Technical College Board Liason: Gateway Chapter Marianne R. Suess AIFD (Instructor/Advisor) Jane Edwards AIFD (Instructor) Patricia Patrick AIFD (Instructor) Student Competition Mike Lewis AIFD (Instructor) Floral Design Chairperson: Kevin Coble (‘19) 3520 30th Ave. School of Fashion Kevin Hinton Kenosha, WI 53144-1690 1750 Finch Ave. East Vice Chairperson: Tel: (262) 564-2200 Toronto, Ont., Canada M2J 2X5 2017: Becky Klein Email: [email protected] Tel: (416) 491-5050, ext. 24090 Suzanne Sampson [email protected] 2018: Marcella Lopez Vellejo Golden West College Ann Rabbitt Shirley Haas Chapter Texas A&M University Gail Call AIFD (Instructor) Forsythe Chapter 2019: Rupali Shete Miriam Somoano AIFD (Instructor) Bill McKinley AIFD (Instructor) Sandi Yoshihara-Smith Dept.-Career/Technical Ed. (CTE) Dept. of Horticulture Science 2133 Board Liason: Robyn Arnold 15744 Golden West Street College Station, TX 77843 Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Tel: (979) 862-2768 Historian Tel: (714) 895-8330 Fax: (979) 845-0627 Fax: (714) 895-8254 Chairperson: Janet Black E-mail: [email protected] University of Missouri Columbia Jim Blythe, LIFE Advisor Mizzou Chapter c/o Tiger Garden Bob Gordon, LIFE Advisor Johnson County Community College Kim Martin AIFD (Advisor) Board Liason: Katie McCormick (SW) Diana Ryan Lesleighan Kraft AIFD (Instructor/Advisor) Kevin Coble (S) Floral Design Dept. Becky Melton AIFD (Instructor) Dov Kupfer (SC) 12345 College Blvd Melissa Daniels AIFD (Instructor/Manager) Karen Schubert Genoud (NW) Overland Park, KS 66210 1-31 Agriculture Building Columbia, MO 65211 Dot Chenevert (NE) Tel: (573) 884-1191 Alice Waterous (NC) Email: [email protected] 100 AIFD INDUSTRY PARTNERS

American Institute of Floral Designers / Industry Partners

Accent Decor, Inc. Connie Duglin Linens Fitz Plus Frank Hofland Jeff Duglin Daniel Fisher 6550-A Jimmy Carter Blvd. 6402 W. Linebaugh Ave 17506 Brighton Ave Unit A Norcross, GA 30071 Tampa, FL 33625 Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Tel: (770) 346-0707 Tel: (813) 855-9789 Tel: (800) 500-2120 Fax: (770) 346-0888 CSS Industries, Inc. (Lion Ribbon, Florabundance, Inc. Alpha Fern Company Berwick Offray, Hampshire Paper) Joost Bongaerts Jennifer Strickland Marla O’Dell P.O. Box 1252 1100 Church Street 2015 W. Front Street Carpinteria, CA 93014 Barberville, FL 32150 Berwick, PA 18603 Tel: (805) 566-6607 Tel: (386) 749-2786 Tel: (765) 513-8404 Fax: (805) 566-9728 Fax: (386) 749-3333 Dan’s Designzz Floracraft Baisch & Skinner Dan Fisher Beth Ann Morsman John A. Baisch 17506 Brighton Ave Unit A 1 W. Longfellow Place 2721 LaSalle Street Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Ludington, MI 49431 St. Louis, MO 63104 Tel: (800) 500-2120 Tel: (231) 845-5127 Tel: (314) 664-1212 Fax: (231) 845-0240 Fax: (314) 664-2750 DESIGN MASTER color tool, inc. Dwight J. Larimer Floral Supply Syndicate Biz One, Inc. P. O. Box 601 Michael Mariani Reina Hirose Boulder, CO 80306 3800 Via Pescador 1536 N. Douglas Avenue Tel: (800) 525-2644 Camarillo, CA 93012 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Fax: (303) 443-5217 Tel: (805) 389-1141 Tel: (847) 577-8015 Fax: (805) 389-1048 DWF Wholesale Flowers BloomNet Dave Gaul Floralink Lisa Carmichael 4800 Dahlia St Evan Mickelsen Suite 500 Denver, CO 80216 1109 W 100 S One Old Country Road Tel: (800) 829-8280 Provo, UT 84601 Carle Place, NY 11514 Tel: (801) 462-2882 Tel: (516) 237-7948 Elite Flower Services, Inc. Fax: (801) 462-2888 Jacob McCall AIFD, CFD CalFlowers 1665 N.W. 102nd Ave., Suite 101 Floranext Monnaie Pepin Doral, FL 33172 William O’Shea 9755 Silver Sky Pkwy Tel: (305) 436-7400 321 East 22nd St. 6J Apt. 307 Fax: (305) 436-7388 New York, NY 10010 Reno, NV 89506 Tel: (415) 906-2850 x703 Tel: (970) 214-4377 Emerson Construction & Interiors Daron A. Sckerl AIFD Florida Nursery, Growers California Cut Flower Commission 609 S. Union Ave and Landscape Assoc. Kasey Cronquist IOM Madison, SD 57042 Linda Adams P.O. Box 90225 Tel: (602) 373-5738 1533 Park Center Drive Santa Barbara, CA 93190-0225 Orlando, FL 32835 Tel: (916) 441-1701 Eufloria Flowers Tel: (407) 295-7994 Fax: (805) 456-0636 Chad W. Nelson Fax: (407) 295-1619 P.O. Box 979 Candle Artisans, Inc. Nipomo, CA 93444 Florists’ Review and SuperFloral Robert D. Rumfield Tel: (805) 929-4683 Magazines 253 East Washington Avenue Fax: (805) 929-1843 Travis Rigby P.O. Box 190 3300 SW Van Buren Washington, NJ 7882 Fitz Design Topeka, KS 66611 Tel: (908) 689-2000 Daniel Fisher Tel: (785) 266-0888 Fax: (908) 689-2387 17506 Brighton Ave Unit A Port Charlotte, FL 33954 Tel: (941) 766-7136 Fax: (941) 766-7140

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American Institute of Floral Designers / Industry Partners

Flowers& Green Valley Floral Ocean View Flowers Rich Salvaggio AIFD, AAF Janet Louie Daniel M. Vordale 11444 West Olympic Blvd 4th Floor 24999 Potter Road 1105 Union Sugar Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90064 Salinas, CA 93908 Lompoc, CA 93436 Tel: (800) 321-2654 Tel: (831) 424-7691 Tel: (800) 736-5608 Fax: (310) 966-3610 Fax: (831) 424-4473 Fax: (805) 880-1550

Frank Adams Wholesale Florist Japan Flowers and Plants Export Peace of Mind Nursery Scott Isensee Association Dave Grotz 3626 N. Leverman Kenichi Saito 10772 Selah Spring Rd. NE Portland, OR 97217 3-6-17 Higashinihonbashi Chuo-ku Silverton, OR 97381 Tel: (503) 286-8990 Tokyo, Japan Tel: (503) 949-4944 Fax: (503) 286-7950 Tel: 81-3-3664-8739 Phoenix Decorating Co. FTD Kennicott Brothers Company Lyn Lofthouse Janet Justus CMP Gustavo Gilchrist 5400 Irwindale Avenue 3113 Woodcreek Drive 1638 W. Hubbard Street Irwindale, CA 91706 Downers Grove, IL 60515 Chicago, IL 60622 Tel: (626) 793-3174 Tel: (630) 719-7883 Tel: (312) 492-8200 Fax: (630) 724-6720 Fax: (312) 492-8202 Random Acts of Flowers Larsen Jay Garcia Group Knud Nielsen Company, Inc. 3500 Workman Rd. #101A Pete Garcia Melissa Higginbotham Knoxville, TN 37921 5154 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. 217 Park Street Tel: (865) 248-3045 Chamblee, GA 30341 P.O. Box 746 Fax: (865) 384-2656 Tel: (770) 458-8888 Evergreen, AL 36401 Fax: (770) 454-6059 Tel: (251) 578-2900 Rosaprima Fax: (251) 578-1887 Nicholas Chang Gardens America, Inc. 175 SW 7th Street Suite 2301 Kristin Gilliland Liberty Blooms Miami, FL 33130 1200 NW 78 Ave Suite 101 Ximena Bustamante Tel: (305) 644-8459 Miami, FL 33126 15614 SW 50 Terrace Fax: (786) 409-6330 Tel: (305) 640-2390 Miami, FL 33185 Fax: (305) 640-2397 Tel: (887) 772-3385 Skyline Flower Growers Fax: (888) 778-7179 Gerard Goldberg Gems Group Inc. P.O. Box 120 Carlos A Oramas Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Inc. Nipomo, CA 93444 3200 NW 67 Avenue Building 4-490 Isabelle Buckley Tel: (805) 929-7162 Miami, FL 33122 5401 West 104th Street Tel: (305) 468-3636 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Slow Flowers Fax: (305) 403-4130 Tel: (310) 342-0980 Debra Prinzing Fax: (310) 348-4935 P.O. Box 81152 Gold Eagle USA Seattle, WA 98108 Chris Tsai Mellano & Company Tel: (206) 769-8211 11811 San Marino St Jan Sayers Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 734 Wilshire Rd. Smithers-Oasis/Floralife Tel: (909) 758-5088 Oceanside, CA 92057 Kelly Mace Tel: (213) 622-0796 919 Marvin Avenue Green Point Nurseries, Inc. Fax: (213) 622-4942 Kent, OH 44240 Eric Tanouye Tel: (330) 673-5831 P.O. Box 4400 Natural Decorations, Inc Fax: (330) 678-5279 Hilo, HI 96720 Carol Gordy Tel: (808) 959-3535 P.O. Box 847 Syndicate Sales, Inc. Fax: (808) 959-7780 Brewton, AL 36427 Robin Dils Tel: (800) 522-2627 P.O. Box 756 Kokomo, IN 46903-0756 Tel: (765) 454-0421 Fax: (765) 454-6748 102 AIFD INDUSTRY PARTNERS

American Institute of Floral Designers / Industry Partners

Teleflora Vickerman Company Richard P. Salvaggio AIFD, AAF Howard Marcus 11444 West Olympic Blvd. 675 Tacoma Blvd 4th Floor NYA, MN 55368 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Tel: (952) 373-2020 Tel: (800) 321-2654 Fax: (952) 467-2495 Fax: (310) 966-3666 Virgin Farms Inc. The John Henry Company/Multi Esteban Pareja Packaging Solutions 8475 N.W. 66 Street Jeff Fillion Miami, FL 33166 P.O. Box 17099 Tel: (305) 436-8703 5800 West Grand River Avenue Fax: (305) 436-8711 Lansing, MI 48906 Tel: (517) 323-9000 Washington Floral Mark Berglund The Queen’s Flowers/ Benchmark 2701 South 35th Street Growers Tacoma, WA 98409 Richard Perdomo Tel: (253) 682.3352 2750 NW 79th Avenue Miami, FL 33122 Tel: (800) 888-1777 WGV International Fax: (786) 587-1741 Victor Ni 10675 Hickson St The Sun Valley Group, Inc. El Monte, CA 91731 Bill Prescott Tel: (626) 452-8268 3160 Upper Bay Road Fax: (626) 452-0899 Arcata, CA 95521 Tel: (707) 825-5826 Winward Fax: (707) 826-8708 Matt Wood AIFD 42760 Albrae St. UFN Fremont, CA 94538 Michael Delgorio Tel: (800) 888-8898 1399 Route 52 Suite 100 Wm. F. Puckett, Inc. Fishkill, NY 12524 Julie Puckett Tel: (800) 533-1787 P.O. Box 298 Fax: (866) 267-2029 Barberville, FL 32105 Tel: (386) 749-2470 United Wholesale Flowers Fax: (386) 749-0126 Minnie Uyen Thai 2510 Channing Avenue San Jose, CA 95131 Tel: (408) 277-0502

Unlimited Containers, Inc. William W. Yue 14850 Don Julian Road City of Industry, CA 91746 Tel: (626) 855-8888 Fax: (626) 855-8889

Valley Floral Company Jerry Yocum 4619 North Arkansas P.O. Box 2884 Wichita, KS 67201 Tel: (316) 838-3355 Fax: (316) 832-1068 103 AIFD EDUCATION PARTNERS

American Institute of Floral Designers / Education Partners

Academy of Floral Art, UK Floral Design Institute Tina Parkes AIFD, CFD Leanne Kesler AIFD, CFD Unit 8 Dunchideock Barton 1138 N.W. 17th Avenue Dunchideock, Exeter, EX2 9UA UK Portland, OR 97209 Tel: 00441392 834893 Tel: (800) 819-8089 Fax: (503) 274-0184 academyoffloralart.com [email protected]

Aimi Floral Designers Floriology Institute Atsuko Aimi AIFD, CFD Jackie Lacey AIFD, CFD, PFCI 3731 Kurihara 1652 W. Roscoe St. Tsukuba-city, Ibaraki, 305-0001 Japan Chicago, IL 60657 Tel:81-90-2634-2654 T: (843) 290-1371 F: (516) 237-4528 [email protected] [email protected]

Anne Arundel Community College Institut de Artflor Louann Tracy Man Ling Iris Ching 101 College Parkway Flat G, 9/F., Hop Hing Industrial Bldg., Arnold, MD 21012 704 Castle Peak Road Tel: 410-777-2222 Fax: 410-777-2822 Kowloon, Hong Kong [email protected] T: 85-2278-57088 F: 852-2959-2235 [email protected] Benz School of Floral Design William J. McKinley AIFD, CFD, ICPF Institute Professional Flores Design Fa Ngai Long 202 Horticulture Forest Sciences Bldg Enrica Lei Sio Wa CFD Dept. of Horticultural Sciences Estrada De Cemiterio, No.25,1-A, Edf Wan Keng College Station, TX 77843 Macau, China T: (979) 862-2768 F: (979) 845-0627 T: 853-28365177 [email protected] [email protected]

Bucks County Community College Instituto Mexicano Tecnico Floral AC Dasha Marchetti Rocio Silva AIFD 275 Swamp Rd. Av. Obsidiana #2955 Residential Victoria Newtown, PA 18940 Zapopan, 44560 Jalisco, Mexico T: (215) 504-8532 F: (215) 968-8320 T: 55(33) 3070-0973 [email protected] [email protected]

Evergreen City Academy Instituto Mexicano Tecnico Floral Kum Sook Han AIFD, CFD AC - DF 1075-8, Mansu-dong Namdong-gu Rocio Silva AIFD Incheon, 21591 South Korea Guillermo Prieto #61 Local 30 T: (82) 32-466-5664 Ciudad de Mexico, 15800, Mexico [email protected] T: 55(55)5740-1761 [email protected] Fioriology Claudia Saldaña León AIFD, CFD Instituto Mexicano Tecnico Floral Av. Lazaro Cardenas Zapopan Plantel Monterrey Jalisco, Mexico 45020 Rocío del Pilar Silva Davila CFD, AIFD Tel: (52) 3331 106609 Bravo #101 [email protected] Col. Maria Luisa Monterrey, NL 64000, Mexico Fiorissima Internacional T: (52) 81 1133-5873 Elisabeth Cristina Nunes AIFD, CFD F: (52) 81 1133-5873 Circunvalacion Sur 46 [email protected] Guadalara Jalisco 45070 Mexico Tel: 33 3855 9010 [email protected]

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American Institute of Floral Designers / Education Partners

International School of Flower Arrangement Limited Solomon Bloemen James Wong Solomon Leong AIFD, CFD G/F., 16 Fort St 6H Winner Bldg North Point, Hong Kong 27 - 39 D’Aguilar St T: (852) 2861-2216 F: (852) 2504-0496 Central, Hong Kong [email protected] [email protected]

J-Florist School Southern California School of Ok-kyung (Jessica) Jang AIFD Floral Design 2F 201, [Bangbaedong, Seokkyo B/D] Phillip M. Rulloda AAF, AIFD 110, Bangbae-ro, Seocho-gu 843 S. State College Boulevard Seoul, 6665, South Korea Anaheim, CA 92806 T: 82.2.3477.1488 F: 82.2.595.0681 T: (714) 776-7445 [email protected] [email protected]

Judith Blacklock Flower School Teleflora Scholarship Academy Judith A. Blacklock Rich Salvaggio AIFD, AAF, PFCI, CFD 4/5 Kinnerton Place South 11444 West Olympic Boulevard London, SW1X 8EH United Kingdom Telaflora 4th Floor Tel: 44 20 7325 6235 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Fax: 44 20 7325 6335 T: (310) 966-4635 [email protected] [email protected]

LaRose Flower School The New York Botanical Garden Joo Young Park AIFD Lisa Whitmer 545-15 Gangnam-daero, Seocho-Gu 2900 Southern Boulevard Seoul, 6535, South Korea Bronx, NY 10458 T: (82) 2556-9188 F: (82) 2477-9188 T: (718) 817-8595 [email protected] [email protected]

Nobleman School of Floral Design The School of Floral Arts LLC Anson Low AIFD Margaret Binet AIFD Blk 10 North Bridge Road, #02-5107 4800 Dahlia St Singapore, 190010 Denver, CO 80216 T: (656) 296-3977 F: (656) 291-3192 T: (303) 888-0304 F: (303) 455-8122 [email protected] [email protected]

Palmer School of Floral Design/ Washington Flower School Palmer Flowers Jeanne Ha AIFD, CFD Angela S. Palmer AIFD, AAF, CPF 6921 Laurel Ave 3710 Mitchell Drive Takoma Park, MD 20912 Fort Collins, CO 80525 T: (301) 270-1848 T: (970) 691-9708 F: (970) 226-2505 [email protected] [email protected] Yola Guz AIFD School of Floral Design Pui Wa Floral Design School Ruben Consa AIFD, PFCI Chao Pui Wa AIFD, CFD 7160 NW 50 Street Rua Campo No.78, 11 Andar Miami, FL 33166 Edf CHONG KIN COMM T: (305) 504-1061 Macau [email protected] T: 853-2855-6228 F: 853-2855-6016 [email protected]

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X tr a o r d i n a r y 116 117 118 119 120 What is the AIFD Foundation?

To one it is a scholarship to attend AIFD National Symposium that added to an education that led to representation of the United States at the World Cup.

To two it is a grant to complete a doctoral program that went on to provide personal resources and industry research.

To three it is the leadership received when at a very young age an invitation was extended to serve alongside those held in the highest regard. Joining the Board of Trustees the three went on to serve AIFD at the highest level of leadership as well as other industry organizations still today.

To over 100 it is a symposium scholarship opening the world of ﬂoral design and the opportunity to meet countless individuals involved in this industry in countless ways.

To over 200 it is a student scholarship that opened the doors to attend a University to expand the knowledge of ﬂoral design.

To 100s it is the funding provided through grants for the beneﬁt of design education at a state wide level.

To 1000s it is the ﬁnancial support contributed to AIFD in order to bring the absolute best in educational programming to the Main Stage of the AIFD National Symposium.

The AIFD Foundation, like a kaleidoscope, expands an artful vision providing opportunities ten fold because of the generosity of many. Established in 1979, the AIFD Foundation is a collection of endowed funds. Continued donor support strengthens the principal. Grants and Scholarships are funded from the interest and dividends ensuring the perpetuity of the educational opportunities provided by the Foundation. Visit aifdfoundation.org to learn more about the opportunities provided by the AIFD Foundation and to donate to continue these eﬀorts.

RICHARD SEABOLDT AIFD Honor these “His inspiration o en came through as generosity, thoughulness and humor. A man full of shenanigans, Xtraordinary Designers he was always the first to laugh at himself! It didn’t maer whether you were a young designer Contribute to the AIFD Foundation to endow these funds. or a wealthy client, he knew exactly how to excite you with design.” —Karyn Brooke AIFD

BOBBI ECKER BLATCHFORD AIFD JOE SMITH AIFD “Her nature was to celebrate the moment, the “Years ago when I was developing my own style, person, the surroundings and always God’s gi of I asked a designer whom I highly respected his flowers. Her interest in others was magnetic, her advice. That designer was Joe Smith. He joyfully interest in beauty was contagious, her interest in shared ‘just make it prey.’ Simply stated, those all things floral was her signature.” few words continue to define my work today.” —Alice Waterous AIFD —Matt Wood AIFD

FRANKIE SHELTON AIFD DEE YEAGER AIFD “Frankie has been a strong inspiration in both my “A teacher at hea, she was motivated by nature and personal and professional life with her passionate simple things with aention to detail. She loved to enthusiasm, motivation, encouragement, knowledge inspire all, especially those who knew lile about and determination for success.” flowers and design. Her wiy yet humble personality —Tony Huﬀman AIFD brought smiles and laughter that will forever be remembered. ” —Katie McCormick AIFD 121 Over $45,000 will be awarded in grants and scholarships in 2017 generated from the Established Funds within the AIFD Foundation.

“Xpose the Xtraordinary Magic Within”

Featuring the floral artistry of Phil Rulloda AIFD CFD AAF PFCI Those attending the 2017 AIFD National Symposium in Seattle will Xpose the Xtraordinary Magic Within when Designer Phil Rulloda presents the Symposium finale and his final AIFD Main Stage Presentation. Xplore a myriad of inspirations which can form an impetus to react and rejoice with soulful Xpressions. Wednesday, July 5 » 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

“Xpanding a Floral LegacyThrough the Xtraordinary Design Techniques of Phil Rulloda”

Those most fortunate to stay the Xtra day will be instructed during a Hands-On Design Experience Xpanding a Floral Legacy through the Xtraordinary Design Techniques of Phil Rulloda. The AIFD Hands-On Design Xperience net proceeds beneﬁt the AIFD Foundation. Thursday, July 6 » 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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Xplore the Xtraordinary

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