Schedule of Events

Society of American Florists (SAF), Sept. 29—Oct. 3, at the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, Maui. Nursery tour Oct. 3. Sales exhibition at Kula Vista Protea Farm Oct. 3. Farm tour and design event. Choice of seminars. Golf and tennis tournaments. Awards reception and dinner. Contact: Stacy Kagimoto at (808) 959-0621 or Linda Puppolo at (808) 283-3951.

2004 Hawaii MIDPAC Horticultural Expo, Hilo, Oct. 26-28. Hawaii Export Nursery Association (HENA). Conference luncheon featuring Jo Ann Johnston speaking on “International Marketing for the Horitculture Industry.” Networking reception and expanded nursery tours. 9th Annual HENA Golf Tournament
and open house at member nurseries. 6,000 international, national, and local buyers invited to attend. Contact: Judy Schilling at (808) 969-2088. HENA Web site: www.hena.org.

International Flower Expo (IFEX 2004), Oct. 14-16, Tokyo. Show expected to attract 20,000 flower and gardening buyers. Hawaii Tropical Flower Council (HTFC) will promote Hawaii’s flowers under sponsorship of Western United States Agriculture Trade Association and Hawaii Department of Agriculture.
Contact: Donna Shima, HDOA Market Development, phone (808) 973-9465, fax (808) 973-9747.

Hawaii Agricultural Conference 2004, Oct. 21-22 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu. Garrett Wasny, certified management consultant, will talk about developing new markets. On Oct. 22, Jane Eckert will speak to HFSA members on marketing Hawaii’s floriculture industry. She may contact HFSA
members and ask for information. The more accurate the information HFSA members give Eckert, the better information they will receive from her when she speaks. Phone (808) 589- 2407 or visit www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/hiagconf/index2.asp.

Save Jan. 22 for the Big Party!

Save the evening of Saturday, January 22, 2005 for Shinnenkai at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo!

The tentative theme that’s being fine-tuned is “Aloha! Raymond.”

There will again be a showing of floral arrangementsfrom members as a silent auction, with a monetary prize for first place and all proceeds going into the Scholarship fund. There will also be entertainment from Rupert Tripp
and MC’ing by DC Carlson.

Attendees will also be treated to a special skit put on by members of the Board to the “Banana Boat” song by Harry Belafonte.

Horticulture and Floral Design Shows

Promoting use of Hawaii's horticultural products is a major objective of floral design shows, and the Hawaii Florists and Shippers Association carefully selects the best shows to support for this purpose. We have done several highly successful shows and look forward to continuing our support for these events.

Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament

Our annual golf tournament is held in or around Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. This popular competition is open to golfers of all levels and offers contestants spectacular prizes as well as a great day of golf. The purpose of this tournament is to build our educational fund, which awards annual scholarships to students majoring in agriculture or horticulture and to raise community awareness of our fundraising efforts. Goodwill, networking and fellowship are the order of the day. 2003 Tournament

Shinnenkai Annual General Membership Meeting and Party

One of the highlights of the Hawaii Florists and Shippers Association's year is the Shinnenkai Party. It was held in the first quarter of the year, with the spirit being to welcome in the new year, the new members, and the incoming HFSA board of directors. It provided an excellent opportunity for networking and meeting other growers, shippers, and those who support the industry. It always features an extravagant menu, with celebrities and well-known guests. Prizes abound and fun for all is the primary agenda.