Events

The California State Floral Association’s (CSFA) annual event
“Calif Flora 2009” themed HOLIDAZE, was held October 23 – 25 at the
San Diego International Floral Trade Center

Roslyn Dodds, Jasmine Creek Florist,
El Cajon,  Wins CSFA’s Top Ten Competition

Gerry Gregg AIFD, The Flower Market, Chico took second place.  The third place winner is Sandy Villa AIFD, Mission Hills Florist, San Diego.  Felipe Sandoval, Kaleidoscope Flowers, Santa Barbara received the People’s Choice Award.  The following designers were among the Top Ten finalists:  Toni Tibbets, Capri Floral & Events, Bellevue, WA; Ania Norwood, Ania Norwood Design, Newport Coast; Cathy Beaver, The Flower Shop in Forest Lawn – Covina; Samuel Van Wert AIFD, Compani’s Flowers, Los Angeles; Felipe Sandoval, Kaleidoscope Flowers, Santa Barbara; Jamie Chae CFD, Dolce Floral Design, El Dorado Hills; and Karen Castellano, The Flower Chop in Forest Lawn – Cypress

Carolyn Murillo, Mission College, Santa Clara,
Wins CSFA’s Student Competition

Ivana Royse, Golden West College, Huntington Beach took second place.  The third place winner is Nixon Tran, City College of San Francisco.  Ivana Royse, Golden West College received the People’s Choice Award. 

Congratulations to Roslyn and Carolyn and all those who competed in this year’s competition!

 

    

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EDGAR ENGERT HONORED WITH A
CELEBRATION DINNER & ROAST IN HIS HONOR


On October 23rd, family, friends and industry peers gathered at the Encinitas Community
& Senior Center to honor Edgar Engert with ‘A 50 Year Career Celebration & Culinary
Event’ which included a roast which paid tribute to this floral industry icon and CSFA
President. Attended by over 250 guests, the evening’s entertainment included the
Magical Joel Ward, Bill Fassel’s ONE MAN BAND on the accordion, and the delightfully
delectable creations by John Haedrick of Tip Top Meats.

The extremely talented and gifted Richard L. Houk (Professional Auctioneer & Master of
Ceremonies) entertained the audience as well as guiding the many Edgar “Roasters”!
The evening also included authentic German ladies in Dirndl, two energetic German
dancers and the ever popular, talented, world-renowned René van Rems in Lederhosen!
This fund raising event for the California State Floral Association was led by Event
Committee Members: Paul Ecke III, Honorary Chair, René van Rems, Jan Berry, Evelyn
Weidner, Alissa Adams-Simmons, Julie Lee, Renate Engert and Ann Quinn. A special
thank you to this Committee for their long hours and hard work and also to the following
companies for their generosity in sponsoring this event: Olive Hill Greenhouses, Scripps
Hospital, Ecke Ranch, Weidner’s Gardens, René van Rems, American Florists’
Exchange, Ltd./Los Angeles Flower Market, the Carltas Company, Florabunda Nursery,
Tip Top Meats, Richard L. Houk, and Del Mar Fair. A very heartfelt thank you as well to
the countless volunteers, especially members of the San Diego County Flower & Plant
Association, Scripps Hospital, and CSFA members that helped in countless ways to
ensure the success of this event.

Edgar was also awarded CSFA’s Meritorious Service Award on Sunday, October 25th
during the CSFA convention held at the San Diego International Floral Trade Center in
Carlsbad. Congratulations to Edgar Engert on these well-deserved awards.

CALIFORNIA STATE FLORAL ASSOCIATION (CSFA)

& CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED FLORIST PROGRAM (CCF)

PRESENT

THE CCF PREP CLASS

SUNDAY, September 27, 2009 ~ Santa Ana

California Certified Florist Exam

FRIDAY, October 23, 2009 ~ Carlsbad

 

CALL THE CSFA OFFICE TO REGISTER – 916-448-5266

 

Gerry Toh AIFD & Katharina Stuart AIFD, CCF

Present....Bouquet Bedazzle Hands-On Workshop

Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Greenleaf Wholesale in Hayward, CA

Click here for registration flyer

 

 

BIXBY MANSION – “ROOMS IN BLOOM”
CD NOW AVAILABLE 

More than 800 attendees strolled the grounds and toured the Bixby Mansion at 11 La Linda Drive in Long Beach this past August.  Designated a historical residence, this home was built in 1887.  Designed by renowned architect Ernest Coxhead, the house underwent changes and a major restoration in the late 20th century, and its current owner lovingly restored the gardens and reflection pools and furnished each room with exquisite antiques. 

California growers sponsored spectacular floral product and CSFA designers created breathtaking arrangements in every room.  Seventeen rooms and courtyards were transformed into a floral wonderland.

CD’s of this incredible event are available for purchase from the California State Floral Association for $20.00.  This cd not only highlights hundreds of incredible floral designs, but the magic and beauty of this historical home as well.  For more information or to order a cd, please call the CSFA office at 916-448-5266 or email Ann Quinn at aquinn@cgfa.org

 

 
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