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SUMMARY:2024 GLFF Hall of Fame Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 15th\, 2024 6-9pm \n\n\n\nThe Great Lakes Floral Foundation request your presence at the 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner honoring On the evening of Tuesday\, October 15th\, Jeanette (Gaudreau) Ballien and Scott Ballien\, the owners of Gaudreau the Florist LTD in Saginaw\, Michigan\, a 75 year old family business are being inducted into the Great Lakes Floral Foundation Hall of Fame. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n     Jeanette\, a past president of the GLFA and past chair of the GLFF\, has dedicated her career to promoting the floral industry and supporting fellow florists as well as the Saginaw community. Her passion for the art of floral design and her commitment to excellence have earned her a reputation as a respected leader and mentor. Scott\, a dedicated business partner and supporter\, has played a vital role in the success of Gaudreau the Florist LTD organizing and volunteering for various events and initiatives within his local and floral communities. The Great Lakes Floral Foundation was created with seed money donated by Scott’s parents.    \n\n\n\n     Together\, Jeanette and Scott have been instrumental in the growth and success of the GLFEE\, serving in various capacities\, including Expo Chair as well as chairing security\, and the silent auction committees. Their tireless efforts and dedication have made a significant impact on the lives and careers of countless florists throughout the Great Lakes region. \n\n\n\n     The evening’s festivities will begin at 6pm with a reception\, dinner will follow from 7pm-8pm.  The Hall of Fame induction will take place from 8pm-9pm.  The evening will conclude at 9pm.  We sincerely hope you will be able to join us as we support education and celebrate Jeanette and Scott’s accomplishments with family\, friends\, and industry leaders.     \n\n\n\nIndividual tickets are available for $125 each \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*You Must add a quantity amount Prior to clicking Get Tickets \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThank you to our \n\n\n\nDiamond Presenting Sponsor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGold Sponsor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBronze Sponsors
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/2024-glff-hall-of-fame-dinner/
LOCATION:Apple Mountain\, 4519 N River Rd\, Freeland\, Michigan\, 48623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:2023 GLFF Hall of Fame Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 17\, 2023 6-9pm \n\n\n\nThe Great Lakes Floral Foundation request your presence at the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner honoring Mr. Jerome Raska AAF\, AIFD\, CF\, CFD\, PFCI \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Jerome Raska  AAF\, AIFD\, CF\, CFD\, PFCI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs many  of you know Jerome is no stranger to the floral industry or the membership of  the Great Lakes Floral Association (GLFA).  He has faithfully been a member of  our Association for over 40 years.  He has served on countless committees as  well as the Board of Directors for both the GLFA and GLFF.  He served the  Association as President from 2003 – 2005 and then again from 2016 – 2020 and as  GLFF Chairman from 2020 – 2022.  Jerome has always been known for his impeccable  work ethic and his service to the industry and community.  His positive can-do  attitude is unparalleled and very infectious! \n\n\n\nThe evening festivities will begin at 6pm with a reception\, dinner will follow from 7pm-8pm.  The Hall of Fame induction will take place from 8pm-9pm.  The evening will conclude at 9pm.  We sincerely hope you will be able to join us as we support education and celebrate Jerome’s accomplishments with family\, friends\, and industry leaders.   \n\n\n\nFor  more information or questions please call (517) 575-0110.  \n\n\n\nThe closest over night accommodations are in Grand Blanc or Fenton\, Michigan.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiamond Presenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan’t Attend… Make a Donation in Honor of Jerome HERE!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*You Must add a quantity amount Prior to clicking Get Tickets
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/2023-glff-hall-of-fame-dinner/
LOCATION:Venue One Eleven\, 111 College St\, Holly\, Michigan\, 48442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:2022 GLFF Hall of Fame Dinner
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of Tuesday\, October 11th\, we will gather to honor three of our industries finest with induction into the Great Lakes Floral Foundation Hall of Fame.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Jim Wilson – Jim Wilson & Assoc.\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Brent Mains – Mains Importing\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Jim Schmidt  – Hyacinth House\n\n\n\n\n\nThis special event will be held at The Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center on the campus of Michigan State University in E. Lansing\, Michigan.   \n\n\n\nThe evenings festivities will begin at 6pm with a reception\, dinner will follow at 7pm followed immediately with the Hall of Fame inductions.  We sincerely hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of these three men with family\, friends\, and industry leaders.   \n\n\n\nAll three are no stranger to the floral industry or the membership of the Great Lakes Floral Association.  Each has faithfully been a member of our Association\, exhibiting at the annual conventions\, and calling on flower shops in the Great Lakes region for over 50 years. They are known for their outstanding service\, high quality products\, work ethic\, and positive attitudes.  \n\n\n\nOvernight rooms available at the special rate of 135++ single queen\, double queen\, or king. Call (517) 432-4000 or online at https://kelloggcenter.com/rooms use group code: 2210GREATL  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n*You Must add a quantity amount Prior to clicking Get Tickets \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Title Sponsor: Norman Smith Enterprises \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Platinum Sponsor: Teleflora \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to Hyacinth House for providing the event decor
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/2022-glff-hall-of-fame-dinner/
LOCATION:Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center\, 219 S. Harrison Rd.\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, 48824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards
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SUMMARY:2021 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes Floral Foundation Requests your Presence at the  \n\n\n\n2021 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner honoring \n\n\n\nMs. Jackie Burrell\, AIFD\, CF\n\n\n\ninto the Great Lakes Floral Foundation Hall of Fame on Monday\, October 11\, 2021 at  \n\n\n\nTreetops Resort | 3962 Wilkinson Rd |Gaylord\, MI. 49735 \n\n\n\n$100 per person \n\n\n\nOvernight rooms available at the special rate of $119++ single/$129++ doubleCall (855) 261-8764 and mention GLFF.All Guests encouraged to wear Flamingo PINK \n\n\n\nFor further details\, to sponsor a table and RSVP\, please call Rod at (517) 575-0110 \n\n\n\nThe Great Lakes Floral Foundation respects the rights of all individuals and encourages each to protect themselves at a level they are comfortable with.Tables of four will be available for those wishing to social distance. Please call the office at (517) 575-0110 if you would like to reserve a seat at a table of four. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Jackie \n\n\n\nJust five years after starting in the floral industry\, Jackie Burrell opened Flowers From Sky’s the Limit\, which she has run now for 41 years. A big believer in community involvement\, Jackie has been an Athena Award winner\, Jaycee and Business Women’s group member\, Tribute Award winner from the Women’s Resource Center and Chamber of Commerce board member. Jackie was also integral in working with a Girl Scout troop in 2008 to start Flowers for Friends\, a program utilizing repurposed flowers\, which are delivered to those who could “use a smile”. Jackie continues to work with volunteers running the program out of her shop\, to date they have delivered over 64\,000 arrangements throughout the area. Jackie is a prime example of the saying\, “If you want something done\, ask the busiest person you know” as is shown with her work in running the design room at the Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo\, assisting with keeping the Certified Florist program updated\, and her service on the GLFA Board of Directors and several committees for AIFD. She feels continuing education is extremely important and goes hand-in-hand with her desire to give a “stem-up” and mentor up-and-coming florists. She has taught classes at GLFEE and the GLFA Professional Education Center and different wholesalers. Her commitment to quality workmanship\, her business and the floral industry have been acknowledged with multiple awards from the Great Lakes Floral Association\, induction into AIFD. Jackie was one of only four Michigan florists invited through SAF to work on the presidential inauguration in 2008. She is dedicated to the floral industry and is always willing to help out others florists when she can.
URL:https://greatlakesfloralassociation.org/event/2021-hall-of-fame-induction-dinner/
LOCATION:Treetops Resort\, 3962 Wilkinson Rd\, Gaylord\, MI\, 49735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards
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