President’s Message

The South Central Chapter of AIFD has been incredibly busy, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates with you!

We’re planning a brand-new event this spring, and we can’t wait to reveal the details soon—stay tuned! In addition, we’re gearing up for the Frankie Shelton Cup Competition, and the news we’ll be announcing is something everyone, not just South Central, will want to watch for.

As part of our rebranding efforts, we’re also launching new Facebook and Instagram pages! Be sure to follow and like our new pages, as the current ones will be phased out soon.

On behalf of all our board members, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with blessings, success, and prosperity. As we close 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we’re excited for new ventures and opportunities to connect with all of you.

From our homes to yours, and from our chapter to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Kay Schlaefi AIFD, CFD, AMF
President, South Central Regional Chapter President

Chapter Scholarship

Do you know someone who would benefit from attending Symposium but needs financial assistance? South Central Chapter sponsors an annual Symposium Scholarship to be awarded to an individual who resides in one of the South Central states:

• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Kansas
• Oklahoma
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• New Mexico
• Texas

A candidate must:

• Be currently active in the floral industry.
• Be a non-CFD designer.
• Cannot have previously attended an AIFD National Symposium.
• Cannot already be on the PFDE accreditation pathway or be approved for AIFD induction.
• Must be in need of financial assistance.

Applications must be received by mail at the Foundation address by January 31 of each year for that year’s Symposium. Direct questions to SC Scholarship Committee Chairperson Todd Sweeden – sweedens@suddenlinkmail.com.

Scholarship Application