Events

* LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY ~ MARCH 25th

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* ANNUAL EVENT & TOP TEN DESIGN COMPETITION

Katherine Zhang AIFD Wins CSFA’s Top Ten Competition

The 2007 California State Floral Association (CSFA) Top Ten Winner is Katherine Zhang AIFD from Flower House in Millbrae, California.  Marisa Perring AIFD, Empora Floral Artistry, Fullerton, took second place and the People’s Choice Award.  The third place winner is Leanne Law, Calla Lily, Castro Valley, CA.  The following designers were among the Top Ten finalists:  Nona Tai, Floral Design Studio, Fremont;  Benjamin Lee, Edelweiss Flower Boutique, Santa Monica;  Amanda Rounds, Shell Beach Floral Design, Shell Beach;   Michelle Taite, Costa Mesa Florist, Costa Mesa; Guillermo ‘Wil’ Gonzalez, Jr., Rainforest Fantasy, Ukiah;  Dominique Fiori, Kaleidoscope Florist, Santa Barbara;  and Sandy Lesnewsky, Mission College, Santa Clara.  The Competition consisted of a timed design competition on stage.  Each designer constructed a Designer’s Choice, a floral arrangement of their choice which they had previously conceived and worked on, and a surprise package in which each contestant (given identical materials) spontaneously designed arrangements adhering to a theme.  Marilee Just AIFD, San Marcos Florist, was the Top Ten Commentator.  Katherine Zhang was sponsored by the Master Florists Association.  Katherine will represent CSFA in the Society of American Florists Sylvia Cup Competition in 2008.  The Top Ten Competition was sponsored by Teleflora.  Congratulations to Katherine and all the Top Ten Contestants!

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California Certified Florist Exam

Why you should become a California Certified Florist?
*To be classified among the state’s most knowledgeable and respected florists;
*To develop and maintain standards that promote respectability and professionalism in our industry;
*For the privilege of using the CCF accreditation and logo in advertising and promotions;
*To help raise the profile of our profession.

How to become a Certified Florist:
Applicants may pursue certification independently or be sponsored by an employer.  Sponsored students who attain certification will automatically earn a certificate as will their employer.  Certification requires passing a one-day exam consisting of written and hands-on testing.  (Please see the attached brochure for the CCF testing requirements).  Complete the attached application form and order your study materials.  Mail the application form and payment to:  California State Floral Association, Attn:  Ann Quinn, 1521 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.  For more information please call the CSFA office at 916-448-5266 (or email aquinn@cgfa.org) or the Master Florists Association, Attn:  Pansy Tom at 415-298-1943.  For credit card payment please call the CSFA office.  Further information is available at:  www.californiacertifiedflorist.org

Who should become a California Certified Florist? (CCF)

Suggested Study Materials:
Flower and Color Guide – By The California Cut Flower Commission
Flower and Plant Care – By The Society of American Florists (SAF)
A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design – By Alisa de Jong Stout AIFD with Hannah Sigur

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