Message from the President

Presidents Message
Winter 2009

 Greetings to all, hope this finds you all on the late tail of the economic upturn.  With shops reporting improved sales and actively and aggressively seeking out new clientele, we are all in for a better year to be sure

On that note I would like to talk about one of our biggest goals as a board this year, and that would be our membership drive.  Membership has been down from past years. Hard as we try to offer more benefits, it is more difficult with smaller numbers.  The more actively involved members we have, the more attractive we are to groups such as insurance companies, retirement & investment companies etc   We have a great dedicated board who are all working to recruit.  Your involvement in being a part of the organization leading the industry that you love is hugely important.  We all benefit so much from each others experience, skills, and connections.

Please, as we push this year to increase our numbers, talk with your friends & fellow florists and urge them to join us.

We also want to remind everyone of the opportunities out there to showcase what you do.  Phoenix Art Museum’s Art’s and Flowers, the Southwest Flower & Garden Show’s design competition, our annual Expo in July here in Phoenix and so much more.  Be pro-active and  help us help you!

Here’s to a great 2010!


Brian Vetter AIFD AAF PFCE AzMF
ASFA President