Jim Johnson Cup
March 5th

This prestigious floral competition held at Pikes Peak of Texas gathered together 17 highly qualified competitors from around the United States. There was so much talent representing 5 states this year with 9 AIFD members, 8 former winners of the Texas Cup, 3 CFD members, multiple Texas Master Florists, and a Sylvia Cup winner.

Teleflora Program
March 10th

Teleflora South Texas Unit Hosted John Hosek Education Specialist with Teleflora at Greenleaf Wholesale March 10. Led by the unit’s hard working President Alli Meaux and other Board members Chele Courtney, Alan Masters and Robin Martinez the day started with hands on class on how to create an aluminum wire posey holder.

Driving the Daisies

A driver’s daily journal would be interesting reading...

"I didn’t get a signature from the recipient because she came to the door in only a towel."

"I once saw a dog napping on the roof of a house. He was just chilling out!"

“Our driver was in his shorts and his shop logo T shirt and delivered to a graveside service and the family asked him to stay and be a pallbearer because they did not have enough. He said I am not dressed for that and they said it does not matter. So he stayed for the service and was a pallbearer.”

“I actually was running a delivery on a Saturday. Went to the door and the 75-80 year old man opened the door in his tighty whities and apologized for making me wait as he “had to get dressed.” Sir, I think you forgot your pants.”

President's Message

Alfred Whitney Griswold once said, “The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas.” This was today’s quote of the day and I found it to be very appropriate as I began this letter.

Social Media Corner

Observations from the top of the bleachers

Before the boys of summer, there was Little League. I watched my 7 year old granddaughter play softball tonight. What a great experience!

The Definition of
Legend

1a. a story coming down from the past
AFH second Legacy program featured Norman Northen from Temple Texas Precious Memories Florist.

AFH June Annual Meeting

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AFH June Annual Meeting with a dynamic Design Presentation by Fabian Salcedo Join your friends and fellow florists at Southern Floral Company June 11, 2019 for our annual meeting and a great program scheduled with Fabian Salcedo from Austin Texas and his design company F2 Floral Design. Salcedo was a recent contestant at the 2019 Jim Johnson Cup. We enjoyed watching Salcedo design in the JJ Cup and you’ll want to plan ahead for June 11 to get your ticket to see him live and commentating while designing! Susan Weatherford, Vice President of Southern Floral share in the excitement of hosting Salcedo and Allied Florists of Houstn "Southern Floral is so excited to be hosting the June Allied meeting with my fabulous friend Fabian Saucedo as presenter. Everyone is invited, AFH members and non-members. It's going to be a night to remember!"

Are you in the Prom Business?

There are two indispensable merchandising tools that you must have to be successful in prom sales. You website needs to have a well-developed prom page that is visible during prom buying season and you must have a highly visible space in your shop devoted to displaying prom merchandise.

Your website is the reference source. If you aren’t on the Web with the kind of items teenagers are seeing in the magazines, then you aren’t visible to them.

Overstaffed and Underpaid?

Overstaffing has sunk many a good flower shop..

Calender of Events

Upcoming events for AFH and other floral industry events.

Substitution Guide for Mother's Day

Substitutions for the most popular flowers.

Be a part of the Texas Talent Search

Texas State Floral Association ( TSFA) wants to give everyone an opportunity to showcase their talents. Even though Round One is complete, there is still time to enter rounds 2 & 3!! There is a winner in each round. No application fees! Check out the instructions and upload your video.

#TSFATXTalent #TSFATalentSearch

Become a Member of AFH

Dues and applications can be submitted online for new members.

Retail Membership: $150 yearly; Wholesale Membership: $150 yearly; Associate Membership: $150 yearly; General Membership: $50 yearly.

For all details visit our website: alliedfloristsofhouston.org

(Current members will receive notices when yearly dues are due.)

Jim Johnson Cup March 5th

Teleflora Program March 10th

Are you in the Prom Business?

Be a part of the Texas Talent Search

Become a Member of AFH

Jim Johnson Cup
March 5th

Teleflora Program
March 10th