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 A Sincere Thank You to all who took the trip to Bar Harbor in April.  Those who attended saw a fabulous design show with our panel of Barbara Frye mmfd, Leslie Otto mmfd, and Eric Anthony mmfd.  All three designers provided lots of ideas for Mother's Day, Wedding, and Prom.  The venue, Atlantic Oakes by the Sea Resort was a wonderful host with plenty of room for our design area and trade fair.  The food was delicious!! 

Not enough can be said about our wonderful commentator sponsored by Teleflora, Wilton Hardy AIFD, AAF, PFCI, FSMD.  Wilton's charm, wit, and perfect understanding of floral design and shop business, made for great commentary with expert experience. 

Congratulations to Amy Murphy mmfd from Cook Florist in Presque Isle for winning Designer of the Year!

Thank you to Gail Royal and staff at Westside Florist in Southwest Harbor for receiving and storing all our show needs.  Thanks also go out to Amy Murphy, Rick Frye, Lori Tibbetts, Linda Murphy, Hilda Lewis for assisting with our design panel.  Mary Kelly of Kelley's Flower Shop in Milbridge for her work on the Trade Fair, Lori Tibbetts from The Bud Connection in Ellsworth for her work with the design contest, Bill Sheehan from Lougee & Frederick's Florist for decorations and auctioneering (and being our incoming President), and our wonderful sponsors (see right) whom, without them, our shows wouldn't be possible.  Thanks to all who attended.

NOTE:  The Certified Wedding Consultant Class #1 will be held in conjunction with our Fall Design Show.

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Syndicate Sales, Willow Group/Avery Imports, Hunter Gallery, First and Main, Highland Supply, Elizabeth Company, Western Pulp Productions, Accent Decor, Designer Dispatch Ribbons, Diamond Line, Smithers Oasis, Bennett Wholesale, Creighton & Sons, Alden Longfellow's Greenhouse, Fall River Supply, Cupp & Cupp, Florida Fern Designs, Jacobson's, Georgetown Pottery, Books of Love, McCann Baskets, Tapscotts, Meravic, Design Master, Teleflora, Andrea Baskets, John Henry Co., Posy Pockets, Transflora Inc., R.J. Carbone Co., Freedom Acres, Alma's, Bay State Floral Supply, Avon Valley Floral, Eufloria Farms, and Flowerbuyer.com

A sincere Thank You to all our Sponsors and Trade Fair Vendors for their support for the annual Spring Show.   Listings of all our sponsors and vendors are in the Show booklet.  If you would like a copy, please email msfga@gwi.net to request one.

A special Thank You to the New England Greenhouse Growers Conference for the Grant Award to Maine State Florists' and Growers' Association.  We appreciate your generosity and allowing us to provide Educational Opportunities for our members.


Education Classes:  Certified Wedding Consultant Class #1 will be held in the Fall.  Price of class #1 is $95.00 per person (member shops only).  Contact Ann Jordan ann@ajdesigns.us for more information.

Maine Master Floral Designer (mmfd) classes will begin in July.  See the course outline on our Maine Master Floral Designers pages.

Professional Certified Florist classes will begin in September.  Please check the schedule under the class designation to the left.

Questions??  email msfga@gwi.net or call Rhonda at 207-723-9016

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Fryeburg Fair Flower Show is now filling the schedule.  If you wish to work at Fryeburg, design (fresh or silk)be a helper, commentator, auctioneer, contact Bill Sheehan (947-4521) or Helen Snowman (938-4528)and get on the schedule for this big event. It Pays To Be  A Member!! 

Notice to mmfd members!  Recertification is due for graduates of our mmfd program.  Please read the newsletter for further information on getting your points recorded to retain your mmfd.  Questions?  Call Deb Nisbett, Education Chairman at Chadwick Florist 532-3520 or email chadwickflorist@yahoo.com

 


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