55th Annual Convention - Kentucky Florists` Association

The Kentucky Florists’ Association
invites you to attend its
55th Annual Convention
February 3, 4 and 5, 2012
Capital Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
Frankfort, Kentucky
2012 Convention Registration
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February 3, 4 and 5, 2012
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2012 KFA Dues (if not previously paid) Includes attendance to the trade fair. The KFA conference is a member benefit.
Your participation will entitle you to KFA member benefits for 2012.
_____ x $ 30 = __________
Full Registration before Jan. 20 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) _____ x $140 = __________
Full Registration after Jan. 20 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) _____ x $150 = __________
Includes Design Shows, President’s Dinner, Meal Functions (lunch and dinner on Saturday,
lunch on Sunday). Fees for Hands-On Workshops are separate, $25 each
Includes everything listed above. Fees for Hands-On Workshops are separate, $25 each
Hands-On Workshop – Saturday
Hats Are Us – Derby Fashions, 2 – 3 p.m. by Wayne Esterle AIFD, KMF, In Bloom Again, Louisville
_____ x $25 = __________
Hands-On Workshop – Saturday
The Tops – Kentucky Style, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. by Tammy Gibson KMF, Belmar Florist, Louisville
_____ x $25 = __________
Hands-On Workshop – Sunday
Floral Interpretation, 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
_____ x $25 = __________
by Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMF
Hands-On Workshop – Sunday
Fitz Fits, 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
_____ x $25 = __________
by Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI
Saturday Only Registration _____ x $100 = __________
Sunday Only Registration
_____ x $100 = __________
Includes Saturday lunch, Designer Stage Show and the President’s Dinner.
Fees for Hands-On Workshops are separate, $25 each.
Includes Sunday lunch, Designer Stage Shows. Fees for Hands-On Workshops are separate, $25 each.
President’s Dinner Only (Saturday night), A Night at the Derby
_____ x $45 = __________
$25 Discount if attending all FOUR Workshops
TOTAL PAYMENT DUE
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55th Annual Convention
Kentucky Florists’ Association’s
55th Annual Convention
Members of the Kentucky Florists’ Association (KFA) have been
gathering since 1957 to share ideas, learn new design tips and create
and build friendships. KFA is represented by members from retail
florists, employees, freelance designers, wholesalers and suppliers of
floral products, growers, students and others who serve the floral
industry. This year’s convention is a celebration of the heritage and
beauty of Kentucky. It is filled with educational opportunities and
hands-on workshops. For the past five decades, volunteers have created the annual convention to inspire floral designers at every level.
Convention Hotel
The Capital Plaza Hotel, Frankfort, Kentucky
Centrally located in Frankfort on 405 Wilkerson Boulevard,
The Capital Plaza Hotel, is once again the host site for the
convention. Rooms with special rates are limited. Call (502)
227-5100 and mention you are with the 2012 KFA Convention
to obtain the room rate of $92. Visit www.capitalplazaky.com.
The deadline for the room rate discount is January 20, 2012.
Educational Sessions
This year’s convention features back-to-back educational
sessions by national and world-renowned leaders in the florist
industry.
Guest Designers
Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMF is the recently retired and distinguished lecturer from the Department
of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University.
He was also the Director of the Benz School of Floral Design and the Benz Gallery of Floral Art. He
is co-author of the nationally acclaimed Professional
Certified Florist program, and Flowers: Creative Design, a definitive
book on floral design in the United States. He is a native of Indiana
and teaches annually at the Floral Education Program of Kentucky
(FEPK) and his presentations are sponsored by FEPK.
Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI of Fairfield, Ohio has
more than twenty-seven years in the floral industry.
He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in art and interior
design from Eastern Kentucky University and a Master’s of Education degree from Miami University of
Ohio. His presentations are sponsored by Fitz Design.
Kristine Kratt AIFD, CFD began her floral career in
her teens as a manager of a retail flower shop in the
San Francisco Bay Area while attending the College of
San Mateo’s floriculture program. Currently residing in
Philadelphia, PA and working as a freelance designer,
Kristine is constantly furthering her personal design
knowledge by traveling throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia to
participate in design projects and classes. Kristine’s presentation is
sponsored by FTD.
Jo Buttrum AAF, AMF, PCF and Shelby
Shy are a mother and daughter team who
own Shirley’s Flowers & Gifts in Rogers,
Arkansas. They have been voted the Best
of the Best Florist in Northwest Arkansas.
Their presentation on weddings is held on
Saturday and is sponsored by BloomNet.
Schedule
All convention events will be held in the hotel. All programs and times are subject to change. Look for the KFA official program guide at the convention.
Friday, February 3, 2012
6 – 7 p.m. 7 – 10 p.m. Member’s Meeting
Kentucky Gambler, Casino tables with play
money, cash bar and food, Sponsored by Kentucky Art & Craft Saturday, February 4, 2012
8 – 11 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 9 – 10 a.m.
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m –12:30 p.m.
12:45 – 1:45 p.m. 2 – 3 p.m. 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. – Midnight
Registration for Design Contests in Ky. Room
Hats for Hope, Kentucky Room Lobby
Convention Registration (sign up for Gala table)
Trade Market and Silent Auction Open
Corsage Bar Open near the registration lobby,
come by and make your own or place order
Designer Stage Show: Bill A. Taylor AIFD
Sponsored by BloomNet
Designer Stage Show: “Pictures at an Exhibition” by Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMF Sponsored by FEPK
Lunch – Bar-B-Que in the Bluegrass and
Designer Stage Show: “Here Comes the
Bride” by Jo Buttrum AAF, AMF, PCF and
Shelby Shy, Sponsored by BloomNet
Designer Stage Show by Kristine Kratt AIFD,
CFD, Sponsored by FTD
Hands-On Workshop: “Hats Are Us – Derby
Fashions” by Wayne Esterle AIFD, KMF
Fitz Marketing Presents Tom Bowling AIFD,
PFCI, “Marketing of Prom and Weddings”
Sponsored by Fitz Design
Hands-On Workshop: “The Tops – Kentucky
Style” by Tammy Gibson, KMF
Cocktail Hour, Ballroom Lobby
President’s Dinner and Dance, “A Night at the Derby Theme” Edward Rogers, KMF, Designer, Live music by The Unlimited Band
Sunday, February 5, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. 9 – 10 a.m.
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Registration
Silent Auction Open, Ballroom Lobby
Trade Market Open
Designer of the Year Finals
Sponsored by Teleflora
Designer Stage Show: “Kentucky Trends –
Prom and Wedding” by Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI, Sponsored by Fitz Design
11:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. Brunch – A Kentucky Sunday Social and
Designer Stage Show by Paul Latham, 2011 Kentucky Designer of the Year Runner-Up
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Hands-On Workshop: “Floral Interpretation” by Jim Johnson AAF, AIFD, TMF
Sponsored by FEPK
2 – 3 p.m. Designer Stage Show: “The Belle of
Kentucky” by Gerry Toh AIFD, Sponsored by Teleflora
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Fitz Design Hands-On Workshop: “Fitz Fits” by
Tom Bowling AIFD, PFCI
4:30 p.m. 4:30 – 5 p.m. 4:30 – 6 p.m.
2012 Designer of the Year Announced
Sponsored by Teleflora
Live Auction of Fresh Design Pieces
Convention Breakdown – volunteers are welcome to assist
Guest Designers
Paul Latham is the owner and creative director
of Fleur de Lis Events & Design of Louisville. He
has been in the floral industry for five years, four
as owner of Fleur de Lis Events. He is last year’s
runner up in the Kentucky Designer of the Year
contest. His presentation will be held on Sunday and
is sponsored by KFA.
Bill A. Taylor AIFD has taught floral design at
numerous colleges and universities in the United
States and Canada for over twenty years. He
also taught classes in Korea, China, Hong Kong,
Taiwan, Thailand, Japan and Malaysia. He has
created designs that have appeared in national
shelter magazines and floral trade publications,
including Flowers&, PFD, Florist Review and BloomNet. Bill
plans to debut a brand new presentation on Saturday morning. It is
sponsored by BloomNet.
Gerard Toh AIFD is a consultant for Sherman Oaks
Florist, in California and previously owned and operated the flower shop for 25 years. Gerry’s work has
been featured in numerous floral publications, including several covers, features and editorials in Flowers&
magazine, Flora, Blooming News, Town and Country
and Bride and Bloom magazine. A winner of numerous awards for
design, including the California State Designer of the Year. His presentation, The Belle of Kentucky, will be on Sunday and is sponsored
by Teleflora.
Hands-On Workshops
A popular feature of convention are the hands-on
workshops. This year guest designers will teach an array of
classes. Attendees will be able to take home their designs and
can wear their Derby hat to the gala on Saturday.
Gala has Kentucky Derby Theme
Ed Rogers, KMF will be the designer
for the President’s Dinner Gala which
will have a Kentucky Derby Theme.
This year’s Gala features live music by
The Unlimited Band.
Shopping at the Trade Market
Held on Saturday and Sunday. Get fantastic deals for your last
minute purchases for Valentine’s Day. Vendors interested in
participating can contact Dan Bolte, (859) 485-6200 or (859)
750-8170, waltonflorist@aol.com for information.
Design Competitions
Entry forms are enclosed.
The Kentucky Designer of the Year is sponsored by Teleflora
and KFA. Bring a finished design to the convention for each of the
categories listed below.
• Funeral – “A tribute for someone who loves hiking in the Eastern Kentucky mountains,”
• Wedding – “For a Modern Kentucky Bride,”
• Do your own thing – “Lilies for a Filly.”
Novice Designer of the Year is for designers who have never entered a contest with KFA. Create a finished design using this
theme, “A Centerpiece for a Kentucky Derby Party.”
Kentucky Cup is for the past Kentucky Designers of the Year.
This year’s theme is, “The Sun Shines Bright on My Old Kentucky
Home.”
Hats for Hope Kentucky Derby Hat Design Contest. Design
a hat for an elegant lady to wear to the Kentucky Derby. The hats are
donated to the American Cancer Society’s Hats for Hope. No fresh
flowers or plants can be used.
KFA Convention Contacts
Volunteers are needed for the KFA convention, please contact one
of the convention chair persons to volunteer. It’s a great opportunity to network and have fun.
Convention Director
Mark Bradford, KMF, (606) 474-6112, barker@qx.net
Convention Director Elect
Jason Smith, KMF,
(606) 474-6112 or (606) 831-2027, barker@qx.net
Design School
Sherry Bridges, KMF (812) 793-3378
Chad Ellis, KMF (859) 281-6171
Design Contests
Harriette Miller, KMF, (502) 585-3500
Hats for Hope
Kim Lockman, KMF, (859) 335-4706
Convention Finance Director
Wayne Esterle AIFD, KMF, In Bloom Again, (502) 583-3500
inbloomagain@bellsouth.net
Major Sponsorship
Lynn Pennington KMF (859) 873-3203,
lynn.belairflorist@gmail.com
Wayne Esterle AIFD, KMF, In Bloom Again, (502) 583-3500
inbloomagain@bellsouth.net
President’s Gala Dinner
Edward Rogers, KMF, (859) 753-5659, elr1115@yahoo.com
Program / In Memory Wall
Gayle Willoughby, KMF (859) 233-4400,
orders@ashlandfloristlexington.com
Registration
Jonda Brinner, CPA (502) 500-4786, jbrinner@hotmail.com,
Beth Sebastian, KMF (502) 330-7062, beth.Sebastian@ky.gov,
Destiny Mackey, KMF (859) 331-7673, fasslerflorist@gmail.com
Silent Auction
Tammy Middleton, KMF, (606) 474-5190
tamelamiddleton@yahoo.com
Vendors – Trade Market
Dan Bolte, (859) 485-6200, (859) 750-8170, waltonflorist@aol.com