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AIFD
Events > 2008 Southern Conference
"Legendary
Events: Special Times and Southern Traditions"
March
7-9, 2008
Pensacola
Beach, Fla.
Hilton
Hotel
Exciting
Programs |
World-Class Sightseeing
Schedule
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Accommodations | City
Attractions |
Program Descriptions |
Registration Information | Registration
Form | Further Information
The
2008 AIFD Southern Conference, "Legendary
Events: Special Times and Southern Traditions,"
is scheduled to take place March 7-9, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel in
Pensacola
Beach, Fla. This event will offer a little bit of everything
for students, those interested in AIFD accreditation, and AIFD members.
Click
here to download the program brochure!
Schedule
of Events
Friday,
March 7, 2008
| 8
a.m. - noon |
SAIFD
Student Competition |
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| 9
a.m. - noon |
Southern
Board Meeting |
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| 12:30
p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Student
Competition Judging |
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| 4
p.m. - 7 p.m. |
Registration
Opens |
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| 7
p.m. - 9 p.m. |
“Innovative
Floral Introductions”
Program
Ralph Null AIFD
Southern Confections Dessert Bar and Cocktail Reception |
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| 9
p.m. - 11 p.m. |
Southern
Reception |
Saturday, March 8, 2008
| 8:00
a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Registration
Opens |
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| 8:30
a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Celebrating
Life's Little Events
Susan
Kostik AIFD
Sponsored
by Flora Magazine
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| 10:30
a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
To
Have and To Hold
Cory Lonsert AIFD
Sponsored
by Smithers Oasis
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| noon
- 1 p.m. |
Lunch
“Banquet by the Sea” |
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| 1:30
p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Judgment
Day!
Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD
Gina Jogan |
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| 3
p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Beyond
the Roundy Moundy
Rene'
van Rems AIFD |
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| 4:15
p.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
In
Steps with AIFD |
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| 6:30
p.m. - 8 p.m. |
Cocktail
Reception and Floral Body Art Extravaganza |
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| 8
p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Presidential
Dinner and Gala |
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| 9
p.m. - midnight |
Entertainment
/ Dancing |
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Monday,
March 10, 2008
Hotel
Accommodations
 “The
Legendary Events” Conference . The Hilton Hotel is located
directly on the world famous sugar white beaches of the Gulf of
Mexico. Enjoy secular views overlooking emerald waters and pristine
beaches. Specialty shops, a variety of restaurants
and bars are just outside your doors. Free time may be spent walking
miles of picturesque beaches or relaxing at the beach side pools
and bar.
 HILTON
HOTEL PENSACOLA BEACH, FL
12 Via De Luna Drive
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Tel: 1-850-916-2999
Reservations desk: 1-800-774-1500,
Room rate $139.00 per night
Reservation rate code: AIF
Make reservations early! Special rates good until February 1, 2008.
We recommend making reservations early as we do expect to sell out
of our room blocks.
Pensacola
Beach Attractions
 Welcome
to Pensacola, host city for Southern Chapter’s Annual Southern
Conference, March 7-9, 2008. Excitement, information and fun in
the sun awaits you at one of America’s most beautiful and historic
cities.
Located on the warm waters of the Gulf of
Mexico, Pensacola is home to the world’s whitest beaches. This
city was also home to early settlers, and the colorful influences
they left are evident everywhere you look. From historic Seville
Square to the battered walls of Fort Pickens, you’ll find 400
years of history and plenty to see during your free time. Over the
years millions have come to Pensacola for one thing The Beaches.
The sugar-white sand beaches of Pensacola are legendary and considered
to be some of the most beautiful in the world.
One of the most popular attractions in Pensacola is The Museum of
Naval Aviation located at Pensacola Naval Air Station (see picture
on right). The museum is one of the largest air and space museums
in the world and the exhibits represent the most important collections
of naval aviation memorabilia in existence. Come to the 2008 AIFD
Southern Conference, to experience “Legendary Events”,
and explore Pensacola.
Program Descriptions
Innovative
Floral Introductions
Ralph
Null AIFD
Your weekend starts as our own Southern gentleman, Ralph Null
AIFD takes you from southern traditions to the future of our
industry with a look of innovative floral introductions. A buffet
of Southern confections and cocktails
winding down the evening. |
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Celebrating
Life's Little Events
Suzie Kostik AIFD
Celebrating the events in a life time... all the special events,
moments and celebrations...enriched, experienced and portrayed
through stunning floral designs.
Sponsored by Flora Magazine |
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To
Have and To Hold
Cory Lonsert AIFD
Give your bride a perfect day. Young and exciting and full
of creative energy Cory will enthrall and amaze you with his
passion and enthusiasm as he presents new exciting wedding
bouquets and floral design concepts.
Sponsored
by Smithers Oasis
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Judgment
Day!
Joyce Mason-Monheim AIFD
Gina Jogan
Join Joyce a long standing AIFD Educator and AES Evaluator as
she join forces with Gina Jogan, a National Garden Club instructor
and educator, working together and see what is the common ground.
Learn the aesthetics and principles, the aspects of how true
floral art is judged. |
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Beyond
the Roundy Moundy
Rene' van Rems AIFD
A truly motivating program where René will lift the veil
of mystery surrounding classic European design and how you can
make your floral designs unique and profitable by using simple
tips and techniques. |
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Floral
Body Art Competition and Fundraiser
Strut
your stuff!, Have fun and be creative! From hair to skin to
fabric… Use floral to enhance the body, all items and all
sizes are allowed… paint, glitter, make up, etc. 50% of
design must be fresh floral or foliage. Attendees will cast
their votes with dollars, you collect, at a dollar a vote. Be
a winner and you will win half of your collection, so you can
control your winnings! The other half going to the AIFD Southern
Scholarship Program. Remember, this is for the public to see! |
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A
Fond Farewell
Ron Mulray AIFD
Sit back and watch as Ron planes his own fond farewell from
the pre cocktail party to the final interment be inspired and
have fun by the high jinks of his last wishes creative sympathy
designs for the viewing to the celebration of life
sympathy tribute blending of over the top floral design to traditional
for sure to be a exciting educational program
Sponsored by Design Master |
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On
the Veranda…Hospitality Southern Style
Matt Wood AIFD
With his irresistible southern charm
Matt will teach us how to set event style for today's interiors
using decorative accessories
to achieve that perfect party.
Sponsored by Windward Silks |
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“Wedding
Workshop" Hands on Seminar- workshop
Rene' van Rems AIFD
Rene will bring his views, experience, and knowledge to this
special three hour “hands on” seminar focusing on
creativity, trends, techniques and profitability of wedding
work. Don’t miss the opportunity to share and experience
the creativity and inspiration of this world class designer/educator
as he instructs you in this hands-on workshop.
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Registration Information
| Full
Registration: |
Members |
Non-members |
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| Registration
by December 31, 2007 |
$295 |
$350 |
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| Registration
by February 20, 2008 |
$350 |
$395 |
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| Education
Only |
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$250 |
| Single
Day Registration: |
Members |
Nonmembers |
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Friday,
March 7, 2008
“Innovative Floral Introductions” Program,
Cocktails and Southern Confections Dessert Bar
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$50 |
$50 |
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Saturday,
March 8, 2008
Programs, Breakfast, Lunch and Banquet |
$250 |
$250 |
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| Saturday
Night Banquet only |
$85 |
$85 |
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Sunday,
March 9, 2008
Programs and Brunch |
$75 |
$75 |
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| Hands
on class registrations separate charges and registration |
Click
here to download the registration form!
Mail
Registration forms to:
Southern Conference AIFD
c/o Kevin Coble AIFD
4538 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38117
*Full
registration available until March 1, 2008 but not guaranteed due
to sell out.
Single Day registration meals can not be guaranteed after February
20, 2008.
Single day registration accepted day of event, if space available.
*Advanced
- On Site and Special Registration Option
With the impressive slate of present ors, outstanding floral design
experience, and networking opportunities awaiting you here in beautiful
Pensacola Beach, sell-out is very likely, so be sure to register
early! Advance money saving registrations will close on December
31, 2007. Deadline for the full registration (which includes 5 meals)
is February 20, 2008. Proper payment must be received by AIFD Southern
on or before deadline on or before these dates. Single day registration
, if available, will open at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7th and
8:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8th. No checks will be accepted for
on-site registrations, cash or approved credit card only.
*Cancellation
Policy
Full refund if canceled by December 31, 2007. A $100.00 charge will
be applied to any cancellations between January 1st and January
15th. There will be no refunds made after January 15th.
*Symposium
Attire
In this casual beach setting comfortable business casual is appropriate
for most functions. The cocktail hour and Presidents Dinner function,
Saturday, March 8, 8:00 p.m. Formal dinner attire or semi formal
attire is recommended. Don’t forget your bathing suit for swimming
or lounging by the tropical landscaped pool area.
Contact
Information
Wendy
Childress AIFD
6300 Alvarado Rd
Pensacola, FL 32504
WmcDesign@aol.com
Kebbie Hollingsworth AIFD
2700 Donely St
Pensacola, FL 3252
kebbie@khfloral.com
Thank
you to our AIFD Symposium Partners
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Platinum
Rose Partners
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Gold
Rose Partners
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Silver
Rose Partners
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Bronze
Rose Partner
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720
Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
TEL:
(410) 752-3318
• FAX: (410) 752-8295
EMAIL:
AIFD@assnhqtrs.com
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