President’s Message
Dear Floral Family and Friends,
As the snow falls gently here in Saskatchewan and the holiday lights twinkle, I find myself embracing the soft and gentle rhythm of the season. This past year has been a journey filled with quiet moments of reflection and cherished memories across the Northwest region of the AIFD floral family.
We’ve savored the simple joys, from small events and conventions and conferences from Montana to California and Seattle/Tacoma to Vancouver and more! Our Northwest members continue to aspire and grow in our industry with teaching, mentoring and attending floral competitions. I am proud of all the volunteer work we all do and of all the happy moments of success of our cherished members.
I look forward to being home for Christmas this year and cozy evenings with my husband Kelly and my boys, our Westies Wallace and Fergus enjoying peaceful walks in the crisp winter air. I find comfort and strength in the presence (even from afar) of my fabulous friends in AIFD as we create beauty and share our passion for flowers.
This holiday season, as we gather with family and friends, my wish is that you all cherish the gentle moments and look forward to the new year. I hope we continue to grow together and are continuously learning and advancing our flower industry. Reflecting on the accomplishments and experiences that have shaped our journey… moving forward to build even more bonds and relationships as we prepare for the 2025 AIFD Symposium in Palm Springs.
May your days be filled with serene moments and your hearts with boundless happiness. Wishing you warmth, peace, and the gentle glow of love and joy this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
With love and gentle hugs, yours in flowers and friendship.
Poppy Parsons AIFD CFD EMC CAFA
NW AIFD Chapter President 2024-25
Chapter Updates
Hello, Flower friends!
I would like to acknowledge our phenomenal Regional and National Boards for their unwavering support and encouragement throughout this term! Behind every leader is a team, essential for achieving collective goals and I am looking forward to continuing, as Past President, being part of our upcoming 2024 -2025 slate of Officers and Directors of the Northwest :
- Poppy Parsons AIFD EMC – President
- Shamay Andrich AIFD – President-Elect
- Michelle Headrick AIFD PFCI – Vice President
- Andrea Strachan AIFD – Secretary
- Sharrai Morgan-Faulkner AIFD PFCI -Treasurer
- Lily Chan AIFD, Lindsey Peterson AIFD & Jeanne Davis AIFD – Directors 2025
- Kim Oldis AIFD, Susan Ishkanian AIFD & Bertha Canedo AIFD – Directors 2026
- Lynde Disomma AIFD, Michelle Dummer AIFD & Linda Rambaud AIFD – Directors 2027
- Minsook Lee AIFD – NW Korean Representative
Thank you for your love and support throughout my time as the Northwest Chapter President and always!
- Brenna Quan AIFD
- Northwest AIFD Chapter President 2023-24
Newsletter Submissions
Please inform Louisa Lam AIFD, CFD if there is anything you would like to add to our newsletter updates – louisaflower@hotmail.com.
Chapter Scholarship
Do you know someone who would benefit from attending Symposium but needs financial assistance? “The Northwest Chapter Scholarship will be awarding two scholarships for Education Only Registrations for the AIFD National Symposium. One for a candidate active in the floral industry and the other for a student currently enrolled in a accredited collegiate floral design program.
Application Eligibility:
- Only individuals who reside in the Northwest Chapter: Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and the Canadian Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia will be considered.
- Industry candidate must be currently active in the floral industry. Student candidate must currently be enrolled in an accredited collegiate floral design program.
- Must be a non-AIFD designer.
- Only individuals who have not attended an AIFD National Symposium will be considered.
- Individuals already approved for AIFD induction will not be considered.
Serving
The Northwest region includes Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and the Canadian Provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon Territory/NW Territories
International: Japan and South Korea
2024-2025 Chapter
Executive Board Members
President
Poppy Parsons AIFD, EMC
President-Elect
Shamay Andrich AIFD
Vice President
Michelle Headrick AIFD, PFCI
Secretary
Andrea Strachan AIFD
Treasurer
Sharrei Morgan-Faulkner AIFD, PFCI
Past President
Brenna Quan AIFD
Regional Representative
Sharrei Morgan-Faulkner AIFD, PFCI
NW Representative to Korea
Minsook Lee AIFD
Chapter Board of Directors
2025
Kimberly Oldis AIFD
Susan Ishkanian AIFD
Bertha Canedo AIFD
2026
Lily Chan AIFD, EMC
Lindsey Peterson AIFD
Jeanne Davis AIFD
2027
Linda Rambaud AIFD
Michelle Dummer AIFD
Lynde Disomma AIFD
