Benefits of Membership

Educational "Hands On" Seminars

Florida State is a leader in presenting innovative "hands on" educational seminars throughout the state.  While attending these sessions, you can expect to see the most updated design techniques and trends in the industry.  Topics range from bridal and sympathy to  party and holiday designs.  The goal of FSFA's Educational Committee is to be responsive to the needs of its members.  So, each year, the seminars are updated, and new topics are added.

Annual Convention

The annual FSFA Convention is held each year in June.  As one of the largest industry trade shows in the nation, the convention offers inspiring educational seminars, cutting edge design shows, interesting symposiums, and design competitions.  You'll find this in not only a unique learning experience, it's also a great opportunity to meet your fellow Florida State florists and exchange ideas.

Subscription to Sunlighting

As part of your membership, you'll also receive a complimentary subscription to Sunlighting magazine.  Dedicated to Florida florists, Sunlighting provides you with the latest information on issues concerning you and your shop.  It also features new ways to increase your business, and provides you with articles on other Florida shops.  It's a "must read" publication for anyone in Florida and the floral industry! sunlightingeditor@hotmail.com

Special Advertising Opportunities

Advertise in Sunlighting and promote your shop's specialty!  It's a great way to begin networking with your fellow florists.  You can submit your own ad, or the experts at Sunlighting will be happy to design an ad using your shop logo or business card.  sunlightingeditor@hotmail.com

Scholarships

FSFA offers a variety of educational scholarships each year.  These generous scholarships are designed to help further the education of its members.  In the past FSFA has offered fullyfunded scholarships to some of the most prestigious floral institutions around the country including Shelton School of Design, Phil Rulloda School of Design, and South Florida School of Floral Design, and South Florida School of Floral Studies, just to name a few! minniespatch@aol.com

Credit Union

Membership is open to all FSFA members, their employees and families.  The Credit Union encourages its members to save regularly, loans money at very competitive rates for almost any purpose, supplies financial advice, counseling and other services.  The Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative and exists for the sole purpose of helping its members. If you need an employee benefit to offer your empl0yees, consider The Florist Federal Credit Union and set up a payroll deduction program. http://www.thefloristfcu.org/asp/home.asp

Shop Name on FSFA Website

Members have the opportunity to include their Shop Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail Address, and their website link to the FSFA Member Listing Page.

Sign Up for FSFA Membership

For more information on FSFA Membership, call (866) 900-3732 or write:

FSFA Membership, P.O. Box 1030, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-1030

Annual Membership Fee

Florida Resident	$100.00
Out-of-State Resident	$ 50.00
Student	$ 50.00

Membership Special until June 12, 2006: Designers (not shop owners) and students may sign up for only $35.00.