March 2015 - NC Florists Association

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Volume 63
55 Issue
Issue
Publication
of the
North
Carolina
State
Florists
Association
Volume
1 57 Publication
of the
North
Carolina
State
Florists
Association
STATE
OFFICERS
President
Lona McKinney
Clemmons, NC
First Vice President
Bill McPhail
Fayetteville, NC
Second Vice President
Sherri Suttle
Bostic, NC
April
2009
March,
2015
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE…
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PRING HAS SPRUNG.........The birds are chirping, The bees are buzzing and so are we. The
Board and I have been working very hard on some up coming fundraisers and social events.
For one of our fundraisers the board is selling raffle tickets at 20.00 each. We will have 3 winners. Either Carol Dowd, Tammy Yow Russell or Brian Hyde will come to your shop and work for you
for four hours. You get to pick what you need them to help you with. Silks, window display,
rearrange your show room, help you with your daily orders or etc. Buy a ticket from your Board members and help support your NCSFA and it will benefit you too!
Secretary
Charlie Jordan
Greensboro, NC
June 28th we are having our wedding show at Umstead Pines Golf & Swim Club at Willowhaven in
Durham, NC. Save the date, more details will be coming your way.
Treasurer
Bud Cardwell
Mayodan, NC
I hope all of you have marked your calendar to attend the convention this year at the Embassy Suites in
Greensboro, August 14th, 15th and 16th for "A PASSPORT TO A WORLD OF DESIGN" SEE, EXPLORE, REJUVENATE.
Chairman of the Board
Gary OConnor
Durham, NC
Directors
Sarah Allen
High Point, NC
Jay Curtis
Graham, NC
Nelson Simpson
Kernersville, NC
Jim Tysinger
Welcome, NC
It's confirmed Phil Rulloda is coming to North Carolina! Phil will be doing a design show for us at convention on Sunday. He is also offering a hands on workshop for 30 designers on Friday the 14th from
9 am to 3 pm. Information included in this newsletter.
Reach out to your fellow florist and invite them to convention and you could win a 200.00 prize. My
personal goal is to increase our membership with your help.
Lona McKinney, NCCPF
President
Charita Walker
Greensboro, NC
Save The Dates!
Jennifer Childers
Kannapolis, NC
Sarah Callahan
Chapel Hill, NC
Brandi Dennison
Youngsville, NC
Joe Davoli
Reidsville, NC
Michael Trogden
Asheboro, NC
Gene Harbaugh
Winston-Salem, NC
Education
Jim Tysinger
Welcome, NC
Executive Secretary
Elaine Christian
Raleigh, NC
919-876-0687
NCSFA Wedding Show:
June 28, 2015 - 1:00 PM (Details Coming Soon)
Umstead Pines Golf & Swim Club at Willowhaven, Durham, NC
NCSFA Annual Convention - “Passport to a World of Design”:
August 14-16, 2015
Embassy Suites, Greensboro, NC
Hotel Rate $118.00/Night, Deadline for making reservations - July 16, 2015
NCCPF Hands On Workshop:
September 18-20, 2015
Cyn-Mar, Pine Level, NC
Go to www.ncflorist.org for registration information
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March 2015
Membership Campaign
President Lona McKinney is offering a prize to the person that signs up the most new
members from April 1 to July 1, 2015. Your name as the “endorser” on the application will
enter you into the competition. Member cannot have been a member of NCSFA for the past 5
years. If you have questions, call the NCSFA office 919-876-0687.
Convention - Design Shows
for $200 Value at other state
conventions - $500 plus.
Industry specific
training thru
workshops twice
a year
Value - $1,000.
Benefits of NCSFA
Education
Networking during
workshops, seminars,
conventions - $500.
Whether it is the NCCPF continuing education classes, the
discounted rate for conventions
or interacting with others - the
key is learning and listening
from other members.
Product knowledge
thru workshops and
conventions - $200.
Image associated with
membership - $500.
Membership = $95
Benefits/Value = $3000+
What a Deal!!!
Call someone today and share this information
Need an application?
Call the NCSFA office at 919-876-0687 or online at www.NCFlorist.org
Congratulations!
Congratulations to Brandi Dennison! Brandi's Botanicals opened a retail location on Nov 1, 2014. Located in the heart
of Youngsville, NC at 134 East Main St, we provide services for all neighboring towns including Wake Forest, Bunn,
Louisburg, Zebulon, and Franklinton. It's a very quaint shop and I am so proud to have finally made my dreams come
true!
Congratulations to Jennifer Childers. She is the new owner of Midway Florist in Kannapolis NC. Jennifer began working
with Midway Florist March 2011. She has been in the floral business since 2002.
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NORTH CAROLINA STATE FLORISTS ASSOCIATION
Board of Officers and Directors Meeting | Embassy Suites, Greensboro, NC | February 22, 2015
President Lona McKinney called the meeting to order at 9:05 AM with the following in attendance:
Gary Corsi-OConnor
Charlie Jordan
Bud Cardwell
Lona McKinney
Gene Harbaugh
Joe Davoli
Jim Tysinger
Sarah Callahan
Charita Walker
Elaine Christian
Jay Curtis
Sarah Allen
Nelson Simpson
Jennifer Childers
Not in attendance: Bill McPhail, Brandi Dennison, Sherri Suttle, Michael Trogden
Bud Cardwell presented the financial statement as of February 18, 2015. Joe Davoli made a motion to accept as presented, second
by Gary Corsi-OConnor. Motion carried.
Committee Reports:
Bylaws – Committee will be meeting prior to the board meeting on April 19.
Education – Jim Tysinger, reported on behalf of the Education Committee, that Jeshua Scanlon had requested a full refund for the
Hands On NCCPF School held in September of 2014 at Cleveland Plant in Raleigh. After review and consideration by the Education
Committee, Jim Tysinger made a motion that a letter be sent to Ms. Scanlon that a refund could not be issued; however, the
money she paid to attend the 2014 NCCPF Hands On Class could be applied to the 2015 NCCPF class being held at Cynmar,
in Pine Level, September 18-20, 2015, second by Joe Davoli. Motion carried.
Flower Press – Deadline March 5.
Membership – Sarah Allen discussed possible ideas the membership committee is working on.
Nominating – No report
Program Book – President McKinney asked that each board member sell 3 ads and bring to the next board meeting on April 19.
Rules and Policy – Plan to have a meeting by the next board meeting.
Ways and Means/Long Range Planning – there was general discussion of possible fundraisers.
Convention - President McKinney advised the board of designers that will be on the agenda for the upcoming convention.
McKinney advised the board that Phil Rulloda will be presenting a class on Friday, August 14 from 9 to 3. Motion made by Joe
Davoli to charge $200 to members (must register and pay by July 15). Members signing up for the class must also purchase a
full registration to attend the convention (to be paid by August 1). The non-member registration fee will be $300 with the purchase of a full convention registration. Second by Gene Harbaugh. Motion carried. Registration will be limited to 30 and will
be filled on a 1st come 1st serve basis.
Website – Elaine Christian advised the board that the person currently handling the NCSFA website will not be able to continue hosting after February 28. Two options were presented; one by Gene Harbaugh (WIX Company); and a proposal from RCG Hosting.
Joe Davoli made a motion to go with RCG Hosting, second by Charlie Jordan. Motion carried.
President McKinney advised the board she will be offering prize to the person that signs up the most new members (cannot have
been a member for the past 5 years) between April 1 thru July 1, 2015. Information will be placed in the newsletter.
Insurance – Elaine Christian advised the board that the “Employee Dishonesty Policy” is up for renewal.
Motion made by Gary Corsi-OConnor to renew the policy, second by Gene Harbaugh. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Noon.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlie Jordan
Secretary, NCSFA
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March 2015
Floriculture - National Event Winner
The Southern Alamance FFA Chapter from North Carolina was the winning team in the 2014 National FFA Floriculture
Career Development Event (CDE). The students, led by advisor Nicholas Anders, were among 167 students from 42
states who participated in this year's event. Pictured, from left to right, are advisor Nicholas Anders; and team members
Sarah Davis, Carly Fuller, Davis Kappert, and Jason Moore. More than 3,500 youth from across the country participated
in 24 different CDEs during the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo in Louisville, Ky., on
October 29 - November 1.
The top ten individuals and the national winning
team members received cash awards to recognize
their success in the event. The cash awards and the
floriculture event are sponsored by Ball Horticultural Company and Bayer CropScience as a special
project of the National FFA Foundation. Merchants in the Louisville area also donated and
loaned plant materials used for the event.
In the National FFA Floriculture CDE, FFA members test their knowledge and skills in the production and retailing of flowers, plants and foliage.
Participants must complete a general knowledge
exam on the floriculture industry, identify plant
materials, demonstrate problem solving and decision-making skills, employment and customer service skills, technical floral skills and the ability to
work as a team. Teams competed at the local and
state levels to earn the privilege of representing their home state at the National FFA Convention & Expo.
This event, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., is one of many educational activities at the national convention in which FFA members apply the knowledge gained in the classroom for real-life situations.
About National FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is a national youth organization of 610,240 student members as part of 7,665 local FFA
chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives
of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural
education. The National FFA Organization operates under a federal charter granted by the 81st United States Congress
and it is an integral part of public instruction in agriculture. The U.S. Department of Education provides leadership and
helps set direction for FFA as a service to state and local agricultural education programs. For more, visit the National
FFA Organization online at www.ffa.org, on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA Organization blog.
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Individual Honors
Carly Fuller from the Southern Alamance FFA Chapter in North Carolina was the first high individual in the 2014 National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE).
Sarah Davis from the Southern Alamance FFA Chapter in North Carolina was the second high individual in the 2014 National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE).
Davis Kappert from the Southern Alamance FFA Chapter in North Carolina was the third high individual in the 2014
National FFA Floriculture Career Development Event (CDE).
Come and Get Energized!!
Friday, August 14th, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Embassy Suites
204 Centreport Drive,
Greensboro, NC
(sign up early - limited seating)
Member $200.00
Must register and pay by July 15.
(Members signed up for the class
must also purchase a full
registration to the convention to be
paid by August 1.)
Join Phil Rulloda for a one day workshop
working with tropical flowers. Learn to
create unique and “saleable” tropical designs.
You will be learning many of Phil’s signature
weaves (such as the woven Bird of Paradise
and Nautilus) that create the extra buzz you
are looking for.
You will have your customers coming back for
more. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn
from one of the world’s leading floral
architects. A Certificate of Completion will be
given at the conclusion of the workshop.
Non Member $300.00
Must also purchase a full
registration to the convention
Don’t miss out. Sign up today!
Seating is limited.
Name:_______________________________________
Company:_____________________________________
Address:______________________________________
City:_____________ State:______ Zip:_____________
Phone:_______________ Amount Enclosed:___________
Member
Non Member
Return form along with check
to : NCSFA
P.O. Box 41368
Raleigh, NC 27629
Deadline 7-15-15