Everything You Saw and Didn't See at Symposium!
Check Out the Programs
This is just a quick taste of the scene at Revolution!
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMS!!
"Revolution" Highlight Video
Did you miss out on the special parts of this year's Symposium? Check out this highlight reel of what went on in Boston. You just might see yourself!!
Click Here to Watch the Recap Video!
The Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) was a Great Success and Everyone got to See!!
On Friday night, an informal reception was open to everyone so they could view the creative works of this year's candidates.
The candidates' designs were on display and everyone got an opportunity to meet each other and share in a whole lot of laughs!
Click here to view photos from the PFDE Reception!
Sharon McGukin AIFD Named President of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI a freelance instructional designer and floral commentator from Carrollton, Ga. was installed as president of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) during the organization's 2010 National Symposium held in Boston, Mass. (July 3-8). She succeeds Tina Stoecker AIFD, AAF, PFCI of Designs of the Times Florists in Melbourne, Fla. as the volunteer leader of the floral industry's leading organization in design education.
Click here to read more about the new board!
AIFD Unveils 2010 Award Winner
AIFD announced the 2010 award winner during ceremonies that took place during the organization's 2010 National Symposium. The award winner, Bill McKinley AIFD, was recognized with AIFD's Special Award of Distinguished Service to the Industry.
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Meet the Newest Members of AIFD!
The American Institute of Floral Designers proudly congratulates its newest members on their achievement in earning the coveted AIFD designation. Please join us in welcoming each new member!
Click here to see the new AIFD Inductees and read their news releases!
Ohio State Sweeps Student Design Competition
A student at Ohio State, along with nine other students from various schools across the country, can proudly call themselves award winners in the 2010 Student competition!
Click here to see who year's student winners are!
Can You "Imagine..."
During the summer of 1967 thousands of people came together in San Francisco to share a magical cultural phenomenon. Their simple goals were to dream, create and share. Their icons were flowers and they were know as "Flower Children." Forty-four years later we will gather in San Francisco, where we will "Dream, Create and Share."
Imagine...
Just Imagine...
Click Here to Watch the 2011 National Symposium
"Imagine" Video Teaser
AIFD Member Featured in the Boston Globe!
AIFD's very own, Ann Jordan, was featured in the Boston Globe!!
Globe: What’s going to happen at the “Revolution?’’
Ann: We have three days of programming and prior to that, two days of meetings, and two days of testing. To be a member, you have to take written and skills tests on things like wedding bouquets, sympathy work, and corsages. We have people coming from Korea, Singapore, Mexico, and Australia. We have students in floral design colleges coming to compete.
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