Winter 2004
Around The Globe

CHINA

Pui Wa Floral Design School invited world renowned Dutch Designer, Mr. Henk Mulder to Beijing for a Demonstration and Workshop. Damien Koh, AIFD, WFC Member, was the sommentator and translator for the program held at the Lai Tai Flower & Plant Market.

INDONESIA

Els Tiwar of Jakarta held a Floral Demonstration and Workshop for the florists in Indonesia. "Participation was good and encouraging," reported WFC Member Bernard Low of Singapore. Anson Low, AIFD of Singapore was invited by Els to be the guest designer for the Christmas design event.

JAPAN

June Shishikura announced that the 1st WFC Japan Floral Demonstration will be held May 30, 2004 in Tokyo. New WFC Member, Mr. Jinbo, AIFD and June are working continuously to organize and present a fabulous event for the revived WFC Japan Chapter. More information on the program will be forthcoming.

THE NETHERLANDS

Els Hazenberg welcomed exchange student Helen O'Connor, Daughter of WFC South African Member Isobel O'Connor. Helen is exchanging with a shop owner in the Netherlands.

Els and George Hazenberg will travel to Pasadena, California, USA for the Tournament of Roses Parade during December and January. WFC wishes George and Els another successful year decorating the Parade Executives floats and cars.

THE PHILIPPINES

Efren and Nikki Chatto, along with Efren's mother Victoria, visited the Horticultural Flower Show in Aalsmeer, The Netherlands in November. The trio was able to meet and visit with WFC Members George and Els Hazenberg while there.

SINGAPORE

The most grand flower event of Singapore was held November 14-23, 2003 at the Singapore Art Centre. "Singapore Blooms: was the biggest showcase of flower designers in Singapore. WFC Members Anson and Bernard Low participated in the event, which was organized by the Tourism Board of Singapore to "Blom" the floral and tourism industry in Singapore. Anson was one of the five guest designers at the show.

U.S.A

We are happy to report that WFC Chairman Emeritus, Herman Meinders is recovering well in Oklahoma from his accident. He thanks everyone for their good wishes for a speedy recovery he received while recuperating.

Home Office regrets to announce the passing of Mrs. Jo Butler, wife of our WFC Board Member and Teleflora Chairman, Mr. Tom Butler. Jo graduated to be with the Lord on October 5, 2003. We send our warm regards to Tom during these trying times.

Long time floral associate and friend of WFC, Mr. Don Stothart, AIFD, passed away November 15, 2003. He was a retired florist and was the President of the Louisiana Florist designers Scholarship Fund. Don was also the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award "Fellows" of the American Institute of Floral Designers in 1984. Contributions can be sent to the Don Stothart AIFD Scholarship Foundation at 601-332-1697.

WFC Member, Alisa de Jon Stout and Hannah Sigur presented, "The Art of Floral Design," to a wide-ranging audience of academics as well as members of The Dutch Studies Program of the University of California, Berkley, and The Netherlands America University League of California on Sunday, October w6, 2003 at The University of California, Berkley. Referring to their critically acclaimed book, A Master Guide to the Art of Floral Design (Timber Press, 2002), the well-received program emphasized the flower itself as the ultimate model, and therefore master teacher, not only for the art of floral design, but also in any scientific and all art endeavors. The program began with a short slide lecture, followed by an exhibition of several large compositions and hands-on demonstrations of designs ranging from classic to contemporary.

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