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         <title>Alabama State Florists’ Association</title>
         <description>Alabama State Florists’ Association

George (Buddy) Robbins, AAF, AIFD
7651 Bankhead Hwy.
Dora, AL 35062
205-648-2002

Marty Doty
3101 County Rd. 316
Trinity, AL 35673
205-486-7106</description>
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         <title>Alamo Area Allied Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The Alamo Area Allied Association (along with six other regional organizations) is allied with the Texas State Florists’ Association. Together they strive to provide the florists of Texas with a forum for increased professionalism through education and cooperative efforts to strengthen the floral industry. Their contact information appears below:

<strong>Texas State Florists' Association</strong>
PO Box 140255
Austin TX 78714
512-834-0361
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         <pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2007 14:47:35 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Alaska State Florists Association</title>
         <description>You can contact the Alaska State Florists Association at (907) 333-6908.</description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:12:18 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Allied Florists Of Houston</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<em>The following is taken from their official website:</em>

Allied Florists of Houston is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Houston metropolitan area customers.

<a href="http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/">http://alliedfloristsofhouston.org/</a>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 22:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>American Academy of Floriculture - AAF</title>
         <description><![CDATA[Established in 1965, the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) recognizes industry members that meet the Academy's high standards of service to their industry and community. Nomination and acceptance into the Academy is open to qualified persons in all segments of the industry. 

Current Academy members include retailers, wholesalers, growers, educators, scientists, designers and business persons in allied services.

Click here to see more information on the <a href="http://www.safnow.org/content/category/5/45/94/">AAF section of the SAF website</a>.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:15:53 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>American Floral Endowment - AFE</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The American Floral Endowment is the leading not-for-profit, non-governmental source for floricultural/environmental horticulture research and development funding in the United States. Tax deductible contributions make funding resources possible and support it’s work for a stronger & better floral industry. 

More information can be found on their official <a href="http://www.endowment.org">website</a>.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 23:21:02 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>American Institute of Floral Designers</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<em>From their official <a href="http://www.aifd.org/">website</a>...</em>

The American Institute of Floral Designers was established in 1965 by a small group of leading floral designers dedicated to recognizing and promoting the art of floral design as a professional career. Today, it is the floral industry's leading non-profit organization committed to establishing and maintaining higher standards in professional floral design. With over 1,200 members worldwide, AIFD and its members are in the forefront of the industry in presenting educational and design programs.

Accredited Membership in AIFD is selective. To be accredited, a floral designer must fulfill rigid qualifications and demonstrate advanced professional ability. Members are distinguished by the letters "AIFD" used as an addendum to their name. To maintain accreditation, they must meet certain continuing education requirements.

From diverse backgrounds and interests, from small-town florists to large-scale party designers, from college professors to Rose Parade consultants, from nationally known corporate advisors in product development to winners in international design competition, AIFD members are found in virtually every aspect of floriculture.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:22:50 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Appalachian Professional Florist&apos;s Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<em>From their website:</em>

Owners of flower shops in the state of Tennessee, neighboring states of North Carolina and Virginia are invited to join the Appalachian Professional Florist's Association. If you are interested in becoming a member, you may print the Membership Form off our website.

For more information please contact Ryan Salyer at apfanewsletter@yahoo.com or Roddy Bird at 423-929-0575.

<a href="http://appalachianprofessionalfloristassociation.com">http://appalachianprofessionalfloristassociation.com</a>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:08:56 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Arizona State Florists&apos; Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The Arizona State Florists' Association is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Arizona area customers.

<a href="http://www.azflorists.org/">http://www.azflorists.org/</a>

Arizona State Florists' Association
5842 E Justine Road
Scottsdale AZ 85254
Phone: 602-494-9094
Fax: 602-995-0351
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         <pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:31:54 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Arkansas State Florists Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The Arkansas State Florists Association is a professional trade association of retail florists, wholesale florists, growers and associate members who work together to provide the highest quality products and services to Arkansas area customers.

Each year the Arkansas Florist Association host an annual convention in Hot Springs, Arkansas on the third week-end of the year. The Convention is held at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Hotel Rooms are available at the Austin Hotel with a special convention rate, as well Embassy Suites. Both hotels connect with the convention center.

<a href="http://www.arkansasfloristsassociation.org/">http://www.arkansasfloristsassociation.org/</a>

Arkansas State Florists Association
Margaret Abbott, President
Lunsford's Flower & Gift Shop
1505 West Main Street
Blytheville AR 72315
870-763-7001]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:33:04 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>British Florist Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The British Florist Association is the only trade association in the florist industry that is recognised by Government both here and in Brussels. As the exclusive UK member of FEUPF, the European Federation of Florist Associations, the BFA is recognised as the ‘voice of the industry’ representing nearly 6,500 florists.

While commercial matters are top of the list in terms of activity, training is an essential ingredient of the BFA service mix and it is currently working on bringing the only officially recognised European Masters Degree into the UK ... a move that will see the introduction of the highest level of floristry qualification available.

For more information please visit the official website:

<a href="http://www.britishfloristassociation.org">http://www.britishfloristassociation.org</a>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:30:01 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>California State Florists&apos; Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The California State Floral Association was formed in 1948 to organize and unite all segments of the floral industry at the state level. CSFA is committed to increasing the effectiveness of the California floral industry by networking with its membership, addressing their concerns through government relations representation, and by promoting unity with the sponsorship of seminars and conventions.

<a href="http://www.calstatefloral.com/">http://www.calstatefloral.com/</a>

California State Florists' Association
1521 I Street
Sacramento CA 95814
916-448-5266
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2007 22:34:16 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Central Tennessee Professional Florists’ Association</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The Central Tennessee Professional Florists’ Association is allied with the Tennessee State Florist Association. Their contact information appears below:

<strong>Tennessee State Florist Association</strong>
Beth Clay, TCF
TNSFA President
1442 Gallatin Road North
Madison TN 37115
615-868-8600]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Central Virginia Florists Association</title>
         <description>Contact information for the Central Virginia Florists Association appears below:

501 Courthouse Road
Richmond, VA  23236
Phone: (804) 378-0700
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         <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:49:54 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Chattanooga Area Professional Florists</title>
         <description><![CDATA[The Chattanooga Area Professional Florists are allied with the Tennessee State Florist Association. Their contact information appears below:

<strong>Tennessee State Florist Association</strong>
Beth Clay, TCF
TNSFA President
1442 Gallatin Road North
Madison TN 37115
615-868-8600]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2007 13:39:30 -0500</pubDate>
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