Florida State Florist Association (FSFA) 2006 Annual Convention

     FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Schedule

     FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Registration

     Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration for FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Trade Show

     FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Souvenir Bags

     Companies attending the FSFA Annual Convention

FSFA Annual Convention

      Theme:"Elements of the Earth: Wood, Water, and Stone"
      June 9 – 11,2006
      Belleview Biltmore Resort and Spa, Clearwater, FL
      (www.belleviewbiltmore.com)

     Deadline for Room Reservation:   May 18, 2006, for a rate of $99 per night

      Call resort directly, to reserve your room.
      (727) 373-3000 or (800) 237-8947

     Mail registration to: Blossoms on Monroe, C/O FSFA Registration Chairperson,
     1200 N. Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32303


FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Schedule

Friday - June 9, 2006
 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  Florida State Master Designer Testing.
 Pre-registration is required. Fee: $100.
Contact Winnie Cross for an application (904) 823-3417  or download application at: Florida State Master Program, www.flst-floristassoc.com/page8.html.
 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.  Exhibitors Set-Up Booths in the Trade Fair
 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  FSFA Board Meeting.
 If you have ideas for the advancement of your association, please share them with your District Director at Contact Us, www.flst-floristassoc.com/page4.html.
 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  Florida State Designer of the Year 2006 Competition.
 Pre-Registration for this event is required. Fee: $50.
 Contact: Paula Hunter, (904) 285-1427 for information or download application at: Florida State Designer of the Year Program, www.flst-floristassoc.com/page7.html.
 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Registration Open
 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Silent Auction and Tool Box Raffle begins.
 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  The Exhibitors Welcome Reception.
 What a great time to greet old friends and make new ones as you enjoy good food, relaxing music and refreshing libations. Spend the evening amidst a collection of products and services featured by our exhibitors and sponsors. Here's your chance to talk with each exhibitor and sponsor.
 Did I mention the great give aways?
 
Saturday - June 10, 2006
 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Registration and Trade Fair Open
 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  The Sunshine Cup Competition.
 Pre-Registration for this event is required. Fee: $50.
 Deadline: June 1, 2006. Send registration to:
  Blossoms on Monroe,
  Attn: Sunshine Competition, Jesica Parker,
 1200 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303-6140. Download registration form at Design Competition, www.flst-floristassoc.com/page7.html. Theme is based on the painting: "Erin" by artist: Peggy Gunnerson.
 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Florida State Master Designer (FSMD) Competition.
 Pre-Registration for this event is required. Must be accredited FSMD. Designs on a 60" round table. Fee: $25.
 First Place: $1,000.00.
 Deadline: May 31, 2006. Send registration to:
  FSMD Competition,
 Attn: Paula Hunter
 870 A1A North,Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082. Download registration form at: Design Competition, www.flst-floristassoc.com/page7.html.
 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Morning Educational Seminar.
 Featuring: Beth Lucas
  Theme: Roses, Roses, Roses
 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  FSFA Business Meeting
  All FSFA members are welcome to attend.
 A great time to see all the hard work that goes into your association.
 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Elections for 2006 - 2007 FSFA Officers.

  Lunch Break: Take this time to pick up lunch, enjoy an informal round table discussion with your peers, and view the new product expo in the trade fair.

 Registration Booth closed.
 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Afternoon Educational Program. Hands-on Program.
 Presidential Showcase. High Style Designs you can take back and sell in your shop.
 Featuring: Mary Linda Horn, AIFD.
 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Afternoon Educational Program. Hands-on Program.
 Corsages.
 Featuring: Elizabeth "Lizz" Johnson, FSMD, 2005 FSFA Designer of the Year.
 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 Corsage Bar Open.
 Make your own corsage or buy one already made, to wear at the Presidents Banquet.

 7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.  President's Reception.
 8:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  President's Dinner
 
Sunday - June 12
 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 am  Registration Open

 Continental Breakfast in the Trade Fair.
 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  FSFA Board Meeting
 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.  Morning Educational Program.
 Teleflora presents: Gerard Toh, AIFD.
 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Lunch
 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Afternoon Lunch Educational Program.
 FTD presents: Toomie Farris, AIFD.
 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.  Silent Auction and Tool Box Raffle ends

  

FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Registration

Florida State Florist Association 2006 Annual Convention Registration Form
Name: _________________________________________________________
Shop: _________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________State:________ZIP:___________
Name on badge:
_______________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________FAX Number:____________
E-mail: _______________________________________________________
Method of Payment: Check Enclosed________Check #_____ made payable to Florida State Florist Association or FSFA
Credit Card: ____American Express ____Discover ____Master Card ____Visa
Credit Card Number: ______________________________________________
Verification Code:  (3 or 4 digits) ______ Expiration Date: Month _____ Year _____
Credit Card Signature: _________________________________________________________
Registrations by FAX (850) 385-0885, must be paid by credit card.

  

Registration Cost
 $175.00 __________   Full Registration, mailed by May 26.
 $225.00 __________   Full Registration. After May 26,2006.
 Ticketed Events:
 $25 - FSFA Member
 $40 - Non-member

__________   June 10, 2006, Beth Lucas
 $25 - FSFA Member
 $40 - Non-member

__________   June 10, 2006, Mary Linda Horn, AIFD
** Optional Hands-on Program for the Presidential Showcase Program. Please indicate if you would like to participate. _____ Yes ______ No  :  You will need to provide your own tools. Space is limited to 20. Entry is on a first come basis.   ** Participation in the hands-on section, is not required to atend this seminar.
 $15 - FSFA Member
 $25 - Non-member
__________   June 10, 2006, Presidential Reception
 $60 - FSFA Member
 $75 - Non-member
__________   June 10, 2006, President's Dinner
 $25 - FSFA Member
 $40 - Non-member
__________   June 11, 2006, Gerard Toh, AIFD
 $40 - FSFA Member
 $55 - Non-member
__________   June 11, 2006, Toomie Farris, AIFD, lunch included.
Total Amount Due $_________ * Refund, must be written and postmarked or faxed on or before May 26, 2006. No refunds for requests postmarked or faxed on or after May 26, 2006.



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FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Souvenir Bags

 
Florist Shop – We are looking for items to place in the Souvenir Bag for the attendees to the convention.  
Such as pens, scratch pads, notebooks, key chains, mugs, soft drink holders, new products, etc. 
If you would like to donate items (estimate we need 300 items of each product), please send to:  

FSFA Souvenir Bag Chairperson,
917 154th St. N.E.,
Bradenton, FL 34212
or bring to the convention NLT Friday, June 9, 2006 by noon.


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Exhibitor & Sponsor Registration for
FSFA Annual 2006 Convention Trade Show




  Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration Information

What better way to show conference attendees that your organization is at the top of its field than to be a conference sponsor?  Event opportunities are listed below in the appropriate sponsorship levels.

Payment must be made in full to reserve sponsor event(s).  Organizations remitting payment by March 15, 2006 will be included in the registration booklet.

In addition to receiving your Company, name/logo in the Annual Meeting Brochure (goes to entire membership) your name will appear on the registration form. We will also provide you with an attendee mailing list along with labels.

 Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

Platinum Sponsor - $15,000. Corner Exhibit Booth (8’ x 10’), 6 tickets to the President’s Reception Dinner, 15 drink tickets to the Friday Night Exhibitor’s Reception, Flyer in Registration Portfolio’s, 10% off Florida State Floral Association 2007 membership dues.

Gold Sponsor - $10,000. Corner Exhibit Booth (8’ x 10’), 4 tickets to the President’s Reception Dinner, 10 drink tickets to the Friday Night Exhibitor’s Reception, Flyer in Registration Portfolio’s, 5% off Florida State Floral Association 2007 membership dues.

Silver Sponsor - $6,000. Exhibit Booth (8’ x 10’), 3 tickets to the President’s Reception Dinner, 5 drink tickets to the Friday Night Exhibitor’s Reception.

Bronze Sponsor - $3,000. 2 tickets to the President’s Reception Dinner, 2 drink tickets to the Friday Night Exhibitor’s Reception.

 Other Sponsor Opportunities:

FSFA Board Meeting - $250      Single Booth (8’x10’) - $375

Registration Portfolio Inserts     Double Booth (8’ x 20’) - $750

$500 – Exhibitor                                 

 

Registration Portfolio Inserts         Additional Table - $25

$700 – Non-Exhibitor

 

Florida State Master Designer        Electrical Hook up - $15

Workshop/Testing - $1,000             (if ordered with applications,

                                                           otherwise $25)

Saturday Design Show - $2,500       Friday Night Fun Night - $4,500

Convention Portfolio’s - $3,500       Exhibitor’s Reception (Friday) -
                                                           $4,000

General Sponsor (supports meeting) - $2,000

Continental Breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) - $5,000 or $2,500 each

 

Breaks (Saturday and Sunday) - $5,000 or $2,500 each


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Exhibitor or Sponsor Registration Form

Send the below information with credit card information by E-mail to:     jesica@blossomsflowers.com  OR  Send the below registration with check made out to "Florida State Florist Assocation" to:

   Blossoms on Monroe, C/O FSFA Exhibitor/Sponsorship
   1200 N. Monroe, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Contact Name: ____________________________________________

Address:  ______________________________________________

City:  _________________________State: ________ ZIP: ___________

Phone Number:  ________________________ FAX:________________

Website:  _______________________________________________________

Authorized signature:  _____________________________________________

Companies Products/Service Description:   ____________________________  _______________________________________________________________

I/we are requesting __________________________________________ (sponsorship / booth), at a cost of $__________.

I will also need:   ________________________________________________.
(Extra table $25, Electrical Hook-up $15)

      COST

TOTAL SPONSORSHIP - $ ____________

TOTAL EXTRAS -             $ ____________

TOTAL COST -                 $ _____________

I/we hereby apply for exhibition space in the 2006 Florida State Floral Association. I/we hereby apply to abide by the show rules, terms, conditions, regulations, and policies.

Applicant’s Signature:   ________________________ Date:  __________

Credit Card Type: _____________________ Number: ______________________
Exp Date: ________________ Name on Credit Card: _______________________



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Companies attending the FSFA Annual Convention


Baisch & Skinner

Tampa/St.Pete, LLC

11575 47th Street North

Clearwater, FL 33762

Doug Lender

Phone: (727) 573-2750

Fax: (727) 573-2751

Email: doug@baischandskinner.com

Website: http://www.baischandskinner.com/



China Direct

439 Calvert Drive

Gallatin, Tennessee 37066

Phone: (615) 206-1381

Fax: (615) 206-1384



Emporia Farms, LLC.

P.O. Box 749

Pierson, FL 32180

Phone: (386) 749-2837

Fax: (386) 749-2922

F.T.D.

3113 Woodcreek Drive

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone: (630) 724-6232

Fax: (630) 515-4183

Fern and Foliage Direct

P. O. Bo 435

Pierson, FL 32180

David Button

Phone: (386) 749-2276

Fax: (386) 749-2277

Email: fernandfoliage@bellsouth.net



Floral Source International

Voice:  772.467.1151 Ext. 117

Fax:  772.468.9965

Toll Free: 800.776.8198

Website: www.floralsourceinc.com



Lion Ribbon Company

P.O. Box 428

Berwick, Pennsylvania 18603

Phone: (570) 752-5934

Fax: (570) 759-8519



Prestige Glass Art

P.O. Box 5161

Sarasota, FL 34277

Carol Scherer

Phone: (941) 921-6758

Fax: (941) 921-6758



Teleflora

11444 West Olympic Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90064

Michael Adams

Phone: (310) 966-3649

Fax: (310) 966-6830

Website: www.myteleflora.com



Yellow Book

13920 Icot Blvd, Suite 814

Clearwater, FL 33760

Anita Wheeler

Phone: (727) 385-2295

Fax: (727) 450-8420

Email: anita.wheeler@yellowbook.com

Website: http://www.yellowbook.com/