American Institute of Floral Designers Events > 2007 AIFD Southern Conference - "Objects of Desire: Design Style & Technique"

AIFD Events > 2007 Southern Conference

"Objects of Desire: Design Style & Technique"

March 9-11, 2007

Louisville, KY

Louisville Marriott Downtown

Exciting Programs | World-Class Sightseeing

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The 2007 AIFD Southern Conference, "Objects of Desire: Design Style & Technique," is scheduled to take place March 9-11, 2007 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, Ken. This event will offer a little bit of everything for students, those interested in AIFD accreditation, and AIFD members (think 10 continuing education units). This regional symposium is worth 10 continuing education units and qualifies as prerequisite for participation in the AIFD Accreditation Process.

Schedule of Events

Friday, March 9, 2007

8 a.m. - noon	SAIFD Student Competition

noon - 4p.m.	Board Meeting

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.	Registration Open

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.	Welcome Reception Off site at the Kentucky Derby Museum Floral artists Ron Beasley AIFD & Sunny Dunahoe AIFD

10 p.m. - midnight	Hospitality Marriott - room to be announced Floral artists Jesica Parker AIFD & Brooke Smith

Saturday, March 10, 2007

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Registration Open

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.	Steps to Membership

10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.	Using Diverse Elements Using diverse elements to create stunning yet personal designs Featuring Dale Shirley AIFD

11:15 a.m. - noon	Inspiring Sympathy Beginning with a decision such as color or theme and stretching the imagination Featuring Sherry Reinking AIFD

12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.	Transportation to Glass Works Art Gallery

1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Lunch

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Extraordinary Events Color, style striking and dramatic, a great way to maintain continuity Featuring Tom Bowling AIFD

6 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Cocktail Reception

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.	President's Dinner - "White by Night" Floral artist Vincent Petrovsky AIFD

Sunday, March 11, 2007

9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Brunch Floral artists Bill Lindeman AIFD & Kelly Austin AIFD

11 a.m. - noon	New Product Showcase

noon	2008 Conference Overview Wendy Childers AIFD

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Fantasy to Reality Featuring Tony Huffman AIFD, Dale Shirley AIFD, Tom Bowling AIFD, Sherry Reinking AIFD

Hotel Accomodations

Location: Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202
Direct: 502-627*5045
RESERVATIONS: 1-800-533-0127
Rates: *$99 per night, double
* to guarantee rate..all room reservations must be made by February 16, 2007

Louisville Marriott Downtown features:

620 guest rooms and suites, featuring "rooms that work"
Concierge level with private concierge lounge
Indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, high speed internet
Business center and gift shop
Full service restaurant, Champions Sports Bar, and Starbucks Coffee Shop
Entertainment Center: a variety of music venues 1 block from the Marriott

Glassworks Gallery:

Louisville's Venue for Premier Live Jazz & Great entertainment

Further Information

For more information contact

Michael Gaddie AIFD, KMF
Conference Chairman
502-968-5428
fax: 502-964-5696

Registration Information

Full Registration:	Members	Non-members

Registration by December 14, 2006	$225	$250

Registration by February 1, 2007	$250	$275

Registration by March 1, 2007	$275	$300

SAIFD Student Competition & Registration	$175

Single Day Registration:	Members	Non-members

Friday, March 10, 2007 Includes WELCOME PARTY	$50	$75

Saturday, March 11, 2007 Includes programs, lunch, and banquet	$200	$225

Sunday, March 12, 2007 Includes brunch and program	$125	$150

****Anyone wishing to register after March 1, 2007 will need to sign up under single day registration. Please note that meals for single day registration can only be guaranteed for those who register by Monday, March 6, 2007.

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