Montana Florist Association

28/11/2024

Wishing all our MFA members a Happy Thanksgiving!!

17/10/2024

We’d love your feedback from the 2024 MFA Convention. Please fill out the online survey by October 31st. One lucky person will win their choice of a MFA Sweatshirt or T-shirt. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1diYEkTqPyUQ1wRg-uvRzSYpKvKVeOYYwQkPzP6oCnuQ/edit?ts=67116d55

If you use this link - please comment somewhere in the survey your email. Thank you!!

17/10/2024

We need your input and feedback! If you attended the 2024 MFA convention please fill out the following online survey.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1diYEkTqPyUQ1wRg-uvRzSYpKvKVeOYYwQkPzP6oCnuQ/edit?ts=67116d55

Deadline to send it is October 31 at 8pm. One lucky survey gets their choice of an MFA sweatshirt or MFA t-shirt.

09/10/2024

Scholarship deadline is October 15th!

ICYMI We are excited to share this opportunity with those who have longed to attend an AIFD Symposium but need a little help to do so! This scholarship provides up to $2,500 to cover your Premium Registration, your selection of Hands-on Workshops and Experiences, with the remaining available for approved travel expenses. AIFD celebrates 60 years in 2025 and has an amazing line-up planned in Palm Springs plus the Designs of the Decades Competition! This opportunity is certainly worth a look! Hope to see you there!

https://form.jotform.com/201186574362153

08/10/2024

Our 2025 MFA Convention is set for October 17,18 and 19th at Fairmont Hot Springs. So mark those calendars!

21/09/2024

We are ONE WEEK from the
Montana Florist Association 2024 MFA Convention!!!
Are you ready for a weekend of education, networking and fun? We sure are. The 2024 board has been hustling and bustling to make this weekend a successful one.
🧚🏻‍♀️ hands on classes withPoppy Parsons, AIFD, CFD, EMC
🧚🏻‍♀️ vendor shopping— feeling excited.
🧚🏻‍♀️main stage presentation with Mike Hollenbeck, AIFD, CFD
🧚🏻‍♀️round table learning
🧚🏻‍♀️ design contest
🧚🏻‍♀️ MFA swag for purchase
🧚🏻‍♀️ Wheel of Fortune & bingo fun at the President’s dinner
There is still time to register! Click the link below and hit the drop down or contact our MFA Secretary Lindsay Anne Larson Irwin by phone 406- 542-0309.
Link…..⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://montanafloristsassociation.godaddysites.com/

13/08/2024

Looking forward to having business speaker, Alexis Orozco, FTD Technology Sales Specialist, speak at the 2024 MFA Convention.

Blossoming Online: A Florist’s Guide to E-commerce Success
Presented by:
In todays digital age, having an online presence is essential for florists to thrive and
grow their business. This presentation will guide florists through the fundamentals of e-commerce, from setting up an attractive online store to mastering digital marketing
strategies. Participants will learn how to enhance customer experiences, optimize online
sales, and navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape. Whether you're new to e-commerce or looking to refine your online strategy, this guide will equip you with the
tools and knowledge to bloom in the digital marketplace.

Sponsored by: FTD

To read more about Alexis go to: www.montanafloristassociation.godaddysites.com

11/08/2024

The MFA Board Members have been working hard on this year's "Enchanted Garden" themed Convention....take a look at this year's Agenda (*subject to changes).
You can now Register on our website at https://montanafloristsassociation.godaddysites.com/

Fri. September 27th
11a MFA Board Members meet at Fairmont
11a Pre-convention MFA Board Member meeting
11a-4p Vendor setup complete
4p-5p MFA registration table open
6p-9p Friday night murder mystery with Food and Drinks

Sat. September 28th
7:30a-8:30a Breakfast
8-9a Live! Design Contest
8a-5p MFA Registration Table open
9a-5p Vendor Shops open
9:30a-10:30a 1st Hands On Workshop with Poppy Parsons AIFD, EMC - “ THE POWER OF ONE” sponsored by Smithers Oasis.
11a-12p Business Speaker- Sponsored by FTD
12p-4p Flowers to Wear Table sponsored by Reliant ribbon-
make something Enchanted to wear to the dinner festivities.
12p-1p Lunch with Vendor Presentations
1:15p-2:45p 2nd Hands on Workshop with Poppy Parsons AIFD, EMC
3p-5:30p Shopping with Vendors
3:30p-5:30p Round Table educational session with Poppy, Mike, and other fellow florists- small instructional sessions teaching a multitude of topics...(hand tied bouquets, social media posts,
Elements and Principles of design,...and much more).
This is the perfect opportunity to have
one on one conversations with the presenters and ask any specific questions.
6p-7p Enchanted Garden No Host Cocktail and Mingle time.
7:15p-8:30p President's Dinner –Wheel of Fortune, 50/50 tickets, Gift Giveaways....

Sun. September 29th
7:30a-8:45a Breakfast
8a-3:30p MFA Registration Table open
8a-3:30p Vendor Shops open
8a-9a MFA annual Public meeting with announcements.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
9:30a-11:30a Design Show with Mike Hollenbeck, AIFD- "How to keep your Enchanted Garden growing and your Flower Shop flourishing."
11:45a-12:45p Lunch and announcements by incoming MFA President.
Design Contestwinners Announced, 2025 Convention Announced.
1p-2:30p Resume Design Show with Mike Hollenbeck AIFD sponsored by Washington Floral Service.and Northwest AIFD “ This or That”
2:30p-3p Auction off Design Show creations
3p Convention closes

11/08/2024

Book your room now for the 2024 MFA Convention....

Fairmont Hot springs Anaconda, MT
1500 Fairmont Road
Fairmont, Montana 59711 (Between Anaconda and Butte, Montana) https://www.Fairmontmontana.com
406-797-3241 or 1-800-332-3272

*When booking your rooms be sure to request the Montana Florists Association room rate. $179+ fees.
If booking online our group ID is 29709.

*Rooms must be reserved by September 4th to receive the discounted room rate. All rooms come with passes to the hot pools that are open 7am-10pm everyday.

Don't forget to bring your swimsuit!

11/08/2024

You can now purchase 2024 MFA Convention Registration tickets online thru the MFA Website. https://montanafloristsassociation.godaddysites.com/shop/ols/products/mfa-member-full-registration

Registration packets have gone out and Members should be receiving theirs this week. If you haven't, please get a hold of new MFA Secretary Lindsay Anne Larson Irwin at Bitterroot Flower Shop 406.542.0309

Come for the whole weekend of Convention! A Full Registration gets you all meals, Friday Night Meet & Greet, Business Speaker, Shopping with Vendors, Flowers to Wear Hour and the Design Show Sunday. You will need to purchase additional tickets for: LIVE! Design Contest Both Hands On Classes You can....

27/07/2024

23/07/2024

If you would like to become a Member, go to https://montanafloristsassociation.godaddysites.com to download the Member Form.
You can now pay your Membership online as well.

MFA Member's get the Member discount when coming to Convention...if you would like to see Mike and Poppy, please join!

Montana Florists Association

23/07/2024

Looking foward to having main stage Guest Designer for this year's MFA Convention...Mike J. Hollenbeck, AIFD.

Mike's passion is to educate and promote the art of professional floral design. With over 40 years’ of experience. He owns and operates his floral shop, Floral Artistry, in Lewiston Idaho. Mike also presents educational programs, and
contracts large events across the country. Mike has gained a unique perspective on the past, present and future of the floral industry.
Mike was inducted into the American Institute of Floral Design in 2006 and is currently a Certified Evaluator Judge for AIFD. He has worked at Fiesta Parade Floats creating Rose Parade Floats for over a decade and has designed floral decor at The White House for State Dinners.
Mike's designs are known to be cutting edge with flair in the use of line, color and texture. He hopes to inspire floral designers to reach beyond their perceived limitations, to help strengthen themselves and the Floral Industry.

Floral Artistry
Lewistown, ID
https://www.floralartistry.com

21/07/2024

Hands On Designer for this year's MFA Convention...Poppy Parsons, AIFD.
Smart Flowers Floral Studio-Swift Current, SK, Canada
https://www.smartflowers.ca

Poppy’s professional florist & floral art career started when she achieved her Certified Floral Design (CFD) designation after testing with the American Institute of Floral Design (AIFD) in Miami in June of 2012. She passed her Professional Floral Design Evaluation at the AIFD Symposium in Las Vegas July 2013 and was inducted into this prestigious association July 2014 in Chicago. Spring 2015 she passed the written exam for the Canadian Academy of Floral Art (CAFA) & design test later that summer and was inducted into CAFA April 2016. In 2021Poppy continued a path of floral education was inducted intoEuropean Master Certification in October in Belgium- and proud to say she is now an EMC designer!
Her passion for sharing joy with flowers has brought her numerous accomplishments and floral adventures. Poppy is the current President Elect of the Northwest Region of AIFD and will become president in July at the annual symposium.
Read more about Poppy on the MFA website: https://montanafloristsassociation.godaddysites.com