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Member Benefits

Annual Convention
In March, the SDFA sponsors their annual convention. The convention is the location of the annual Board of Directors meeting. The March timing of the convention is a great way to refresh oneself after the busy Valentine’s Day holiday and the design show provides new ideas for the upcoming spring and summer holidays and wedding and event work. Nationally recognized designers come to the convention and offer new perspectives on trends, design and product use. Also, the convention features a trade fair where florists are able to visit booths set up by area wholesalers. The highlight of the convention is the SDFA annual banquet. The banquet provides an interesting opportunity for members of SDFA to meet and socialize with each other in a professional yet festive setting.

Free Fall Seminar
Every fall, the SDFA hosts its annual Free Fall Seminar. The seminar is provided free of charge to member florists and is an excellent opportunity for florists to get together to discuss the floral industry and network. A highlight of the Free Fall Seminar is the design show. Nationally recognized designers come to the seminar and provide new perspectives on design, products available and popular styles and trends. Another highlight is the Round Table discussions. Many topics are discussed and ideas are shared, it is a great way for area florists to share experiences and solve problems with the help of others in similar situations. The Free Fall Seminar is also when the South Dakota Certified Florist test is administered.

South Dakota Certified Florist
SDFA offers a certification program for interested florists. The florist pays for an educational packet that provides them with all the information to study for the test. The testing is conducted at the Free Fall Seminar. The test is a two part test consisting of a written examination and a practical examination. Those who meet the requirements of the test will be recognized in the annual induction ceremony at the Annual Convention. The certification program increases professionalism in the industry, and builds the confidence and self esteem of the certified florist. Florists that meet the requirements are able to use the initials, SDCF on all professional correspondence.

Membership Directory
The membership directory is published yearly and features the names, addresses and other shop information of all the florists in SDFA. The membership directory is a handy “guide book” of all the SDFA member florists. It will become a valuable resource in your shop.

The Pasque
The Pasque is the quarterly publication produced by SDFA. The Pasque is a great way for florists to catch up on the happenings of SDFA and to become informed of upcoming events and to see the highlights of past SDFA events.