American Floral Endowment Update - Spring 2003
Century Dinner Proceeds Continue to Grow
The American Floral EndowmentÕs Century Dinner raised more than $45,000 to help support industry-based scientific research. educational programs that attract new and young talent to the industry, and a floral consumer statistical marketing study. A record number of sponsors joined to support this annual fundraising event. "Sponsorships" by the Hosts and Sponsors are the key to the Century DinnerÕs fundraising success. "The Endowment is fortunate to have a loyal and growing group of supporters," said Bill Gouldin, incoming Chairman. The American Floral Endowment thanks all the individuals who attended the dinner and the following companies for their sponsorship.
Band Sponsors
FTD
Teleflora
Host Ñ $2,200 Contribution
Carbone Floral Distributors
FTD
Highland Supply Corporation
The John Henry Company
Mellano & Company
NurserymenÕs Exchange, Inc.
Pete Garcia Company/Garcia Group, Inc.
Smithers Oasis - North America
Teleflora
Vans Inc.
SponsorÑ $1,200 Contribution
Armellini Industries
Ball Horticultural Company
Brody Company
DWF Wholesale Florists
Delaware Valley Wholesale Florist, Inc.
Extra Touch Florist Association
Floralife, Inc.
Greenleaf Wholesale Florist, Inc.
Knud Nielsen Company
McGinley Mills, Inc.
Ocean View Flowers
Oscar G. Carlstedt Company
Paul Ecke Ranch/The Flower Fields
Pennock Company
Rio Roses
San Diego Flowers by Coley
Syndicate Sales/Aquafoam
Tagawa Greenhouses
Teleflora
Visaflor
WhiteÕs Nursery and Greenhouses. Inc.
Wilsey Bennett, Inc.
Wine Sponsors
FTD
Sun Valley Floral Farms
Printing Sponsors
The Los Angeles Flower Market of the American Florist Exchange, Ltd. San Diego International Floral Trade Center
A special thanks to the SAF Convention Staff and Decoration Committee for soliciting and procuring this yearÕs event decorations, and to Equiflor Corporation for the fabulous centerpieces.
