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Winter 2004
Dear World Flower
Council Members,
As we are still basking in the afterglow of our tremendous summit in Manila,
it is now time to turn our thoughts to Riga, Lativa for August of 2004.
The dates are August 19, 20, 21, and 22 in Riga. Arrivals are suggested
for August 18th, as activities begin early on August 19th. There will
be an evening activity with dinner and cultural Latvian entertainment
on the 18th for those that wish to attend.
I have just returned from Riga and Copenhagen. Our charming host chairpersons,
Ilze Daugule and Ilze Zagata, along with their partner, Anita Kramena,
presented the fabulous plans of their city and country and for the gathering
for 2004.
The summit will be affiliated with the International Flower Festival and
the Latvian Florist Competition of 2004. The City and the Venues are very
outstanding and most interesting. The Old City dates from the 1200's and
it was a walled city in the beginning and has now evolved into a cultural
city including castles, guild houses, churches and cathedrals and a wonderful
collection of Art Nouveau buildings. They are the most complete total
streets of Art Nouveau and are still in beautiful repair. The spires of
the churches and the cathedrals highlight Old Town's skyline. We will
be treated with an organ recital in Dome Cathedral with one of the largest
and most famous organs in Europe. The total itinerary is listed in the
newsletter with registration costs. Summit registation details and sign
up forms will be forthcoming.
The venue for the summit is the Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel, a five star
property located on the Daugava River, across from Old Town. We have taken
a block of rooms at the Radisson with reasonable room costs. The benefits
of the hotel include complimentary shuttle service to the Riga Airport
and Old Town, as well as having a Health Club with pool, sauna and gym,
beauty salon and shops, and a complimentary drink on arrival at the hotel.
For those interested, there is a beautiful casino in the hotel. Room rates
can be found on the summit itinerary. An alternate hotel that is less
expensive has been selected and that will be shared with anyone on request.
The charm of Riga is magnetic. Everyone will love Old Town, the beautiful
structures and the charming reception and personalities of your Latvian
counterparts. Begin making your plans now, as this will be a summit to
remember. See you Riga.
My best for the holiday season, 
Dean White, AAF, AIFD, PFCI
WFC International Chairman
Updated January 15, 2008