2013 Southern Conference

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Verdanza Hotel
8020 Tartak St.
Isla Verde, Puerto Rico 00979
800-625-0312
www.verdanzahotel.com

SCHEDULE:

Thursday, April 11
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Old San Juan Tour (Depart from hotel lobby, lunch is NOT included)
Upon your arrival to the Old City your first stop is the San Cristobal Fort for a short tour and amazing photo opportunities. Traveling through the Old City enjoy historical sites such as: El Morro Fort, San Jose Church, El Convento, San Juan Cathedral and Capilla del Cristo. Your next stop is Paseo la Princesa with a walking tour to see the entrance of the San Juan Bay harbor and Plaza de Armas for a little shopping. You will visit local artesian shops as well as the outlet stores on Cristo Street. Learn about the unique streets that are paved with cobbles of adoquine, a blue stone cast from furnace slag. These cobbles were brought over ballast on Spanish ships. See how time and moisture have lent them their characteristic color. Get inspired by the more than 400 carefully restored 16th- and 17th-century Spanish colonial buildings.

Friday, April 12
8 am – noon – Student Competition
1 – 5 pm – Registration
6:30  – 11 pm – Welcome Reception Pirates of the Caribbean Cocktail
Join our opening reception costume party. Come and feel the spirit of the Caribbean and treat yourself with the fresh tropical breeze while meeting and mingling with old and new friends alike. Remember to bring your Pirate costume. Prizes and awards will be presented.

Saturday, April 13
8 – 5 pm – Registration Open
8 – 9 am – Steps to AIFD – Jackie Lacey AIFD, CFD
9 – 10 am – Ruben Consa AIFD, CFD – Organic Modern Sponsored By Design Master
9 am – 5 pm – Trade Fair – Mezzanine Level, visit our vendors and sponsors and see all of the new products.
10:30 am – noon – Sharon McGukin AIFD, CFD – Wedding Celebration Sponsored By Smithers Oasis
Noon – Ongoing – Silent Auction Opens
12:30 – 2 pm – Lunch – Designs by Mississippi State Student Chapter – “Feel the Caribbean”
2 – 3 pm – Tim Farrell AIFD, CFD – Theme Events Program
3:30 – 4:30 pm – Debbie De La Flor AIFD, CFD – Celebration of Life a Sympathy Program/ Sponsored by FTD and Mayesh
4:30 – 5:30 pm – Student Corsage Bar Opens
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar)
7:30 pm – President Banquet and Awards – Party Begins! – Carol Inskeep AIFD, CFD,  Flowers Provided By Potomac Floral

Sunday, April 14
8 am – 5 pm – Registration Open
9  – 10:30 am – Mario Antonelli – Church Decorations
11 am – 12:30 pm – Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD – New Trends and Techniques
12:30 pm – Lunch Décor by Millie Sepulveda AIFD, CFD
1 – 5 pm – Hands On Program – New Trends & Techniques with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD

Monday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 17
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Hands On Program – 3 days Experience Church Decoration with Mario Antonelli

Click here to download the schedule.

REGISTRATION:

Full Registration                                                  AIFD Members              Non AIFD Members
January 1 thru March 11                                      $ 350.00                                $ 395.00
Education Only                                                     $ 175.00                                 $ 225.00
(Full registrations received before March 1 will receive a free Conference T-Shirt!)

Single Day Registration

Thursday, April 11
• Old San Juan Tour
All – $ 62.00

Friday, April 12
• Pirate of the Caribbean Welcome Reception
AIFD Members – $ 65.00
Non AIFD Members – $75.00

Saturday, April 13
• Programs & Lunch
AIFD Members – $150.00
Non AIFD Members – $200.00

• Program Only
AIFD Members – $125.00
Non AIFD Members – $200.00

• President Dinner Only
AIFD Members – $8.00
Non AIFD Members – $100.00

Sunday, April 14
• Brunch and Programs
AIFD Members – $150.00
Non AIFD Members – $ 200.00

• Program Only
AIFD Members – $95.00
Non AIFD Members – $120.00

Hands-On Workshops (Limited Students, Register Early)
• Sunday, April 14,  1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
New Trends and Techniques with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, CFD
All – $125.00

• Monday, April 15 – Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3 days Experience Church Decoration with Mario Antonelli
All – $300.00

Advanced registration is now closed. Registration for days or single programs (excluding meals) may be made at the door.

*No refunds will be given after February 28, 2013.