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Are You Registered For
Fun 'N Sun?
Fun ‘N Sun is set for August 29 – August 31, 2022, and will be held at the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, CA.
Have you registered to attend? We have over 320 people registered so far and we are so excited to see everyone in August!
Click Here to view the Attendee List.
Hands-On Classes Are Still Available!
You can now register for any of the 4 Hands-On classes without having to register for the convention! Click Here for more information on classes, dates and times.
Space is limited so reserve your seat today!
 
 
2022 Fun 'N Sun Flower Fair Sold Out!
We are excited to announce that we have sold out of space at the Flower Fair again this year. You will get to meet face to face with vendors at the Tuesday night Flower Fair Pre-Show Cocktail Party and the following day when the Flower Fair Opens.
Click Here to see the list of companies that will be exhibiting at this year's Flower Fair.
Fun 'N Sun Golf Tournament Filling Up Fast!
Only 10 Spots Left!!!!
Monday, August 29
Coronado Golf Course
7:00 – 2:30 p.m. (Shotgun start @ 8:30 a.m.)
Optional Event: $295 per player
INCLUDES: green fees & tax, driving range, golf cart, lunch at the golf course and shuttle service to and from the course. Shirts with collars, mock turtlenecks and appropriate shorts or bottoms are required. No denim is allowed on the course by players or volunteers. Buses will load from the Founders Lawn (off Orange Avenue) and leave at 7:00 a.m. sharp.
Fun 'N Sun Sponsorships Still Available
We still have sponsorship opportunities available. Have your full color company logo on display at the convention, in the program book and out on our social media channels and more!
Here’s just a sampling of what we have available:
- Sponsor the Fun 'N Sun Floral Display, or
- The "All About Flowers" Dinner Buffet or Appetizers
- Contribute to the flower fair pre-show event on Tuesday, or
- Sponsor an educational session on Wednesday.
The sooner you check out the full list of sponsorship opportunities and sign up, the better the chance that you will find the perfect vehicle to market your organization.
Each sponsoring organization will be included:
- in the Fun ‘N Sun program book that will be handed out to each attendee
- on all signage during the convention
- on the CalFlowers website
- in Social Media posts leading up to the convention
- Click Here for the complete list of sponsorship opportunities.
If you have any questions about sponsorship, please contact:
Chris Johnson @ (760) 533-5580 - [email protected].
Rooms Still Available at The
Fun 'N Sun Overflow Hotels
Our room block at the Hotel del Coronado is sold out but we currently have 3 overflow options available. Click Here to check out the hotel information for the overflow hotels. Space is selling out fast so make your reservations NOW!
Attention Musicians and Singers
CalFlowers is hosting a band called the Zippers at Fun ‘N Sun on Tuesday, August 30th that is allowing Floral industry members to join them on stage for a jam session.
There are a lot of good reasons to attend this fun event besides music, flowers, education, networking, flower couch interviews and more, but a band playing music on the beach in Coronado is too much to ignore.
If this sounds like something, you would be interested in doing and you plan to attend Fun ‘N Sun, contact Williee ASAP. There is limited space so reach out today!
Click Here to watch Williee's video with more exciting details.
Williee Armellini
[email protected]
(786) 255-3335
The Bloom Show & Flowers and Cents Live at Fun 'N Sun
Benefits of Outsourcing Image Editing For Your Business
 Whether you are an e-commerce business owner, in a travel agency, or a florist, you need to have eye-catching images to attract consumers and entice them to shop from you. Images are a sure fire way to gain attention; images represent your brand on websites, social media posts, print ads, and banners. Thus, your images should be top quality and breath taking. This is where photo editing comes in.
If you are a florist, you need your floral images to be clean, and have a consistent background and lighting so customers can easily view and compare them on your website. However, not everyone is an expert in floral photo editing, so what should you do?
Outsource, of course! Many companies and organizations outsource their image editing online and leave it to the experts to get the job done.
This article will discuss the benefits of outsourcing your floral photo editing. Let’s get started!
Click Here to read the entire article.
With July comes the summer heat, and it’s that heat that’s the concern for the next few months. I strongly recommend checking the “Service Alerts” section of the FedEx website each morning for the latest. Here is the link: : https://www.fedex.com/en-us/service-alerts.html. Here you will find the most current alerts and service disruption alerts updated each day.
A few reminders:
- FedEx has reinstated the Money Back Guarantee (MBG) for CalFlowers members however, keep in mind, delays due to hazardous or disruptive weather are not eligible for shipping credits. And, keep in mind, the MBG is not automatic. You need to request in on the website www.fedex.com
- As of late, we have seen a rise in incorrect invoicing due lack of box dims being listed on the waybill. As a best practice, be sure to indicate the box dimensions on your booking/waybill as this will help if there is a dispute regarding the size of your box and ultimately your invoice.
- For those wanting to know who your FedEx representative is, or if you want to be contacted by FedEx, please email me your FedEx account number and I will respond with information on your FedEx contact. Its always a good practice, if possible, to establish a relationship with your FedEx representative. They can be a valuable asset when needed.
As costs rise for our carriers, surcharges have risen as well across the board, especially FUEL. For those members wanting to reference the latest FedEx Surcharges and Fees click here https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/FXE_FXG_Surcharges_and_Fees_2022.pdf.
Remember, CalFlowers members have many significant discounts off of these surcharges which add excellent value to our program. For a list our surcharge discounts, please refer to the FedEx Program Summary on our website.
For members looking for the latest Program Summary and Rates for 2022, we now have them posted up on our website for review.
For qualifying members wanting to contact their local FedEx representative, feel free to contact me and I will put you in touch with the right person. It’s always a good idea to establish a relationship with your local FedEx field representatives who can help out when you need them or have questions.
To all our new members who are just starting with FedEx shipping, they have a nice “Customer Training” service that is available upon request. This service offers shippers direct one-on-one assistance from FedEx covering many of the questions new shippers may have. If you are interested in signing up, please contact Chris Johnson [email protected]. FedEx also has some excellent information for new shippers on their website. Visit: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/get-started.html for a good summary of what FedEx offers
For members needing FedEx Tech Support, this phone number takes your right into the department (877) 339-2774. They can help with many tech-related issues including guidance regarding on-line shipping platforms.
We would also like to remind members to stay current with their FedEx Express shipping invoices. FedEx payment terms are 15 days. All members shipping on FedEx Express are expected to stay within the FedEx payment terms. To obtain your invoice details and payment options, please contact FedEx Customer Service.
GLS is reporting strong volumes at this time. Combine this with weather and labor shortages causing operational challenges, on-time deliveries in some areas can be affected.
The good news here is that even though GLS has not officially re-instated their Money Back Guarantee (shipping costs), they HAVE amended that policy for CalFlowers members. Our agreement with GLS now states that they will credit shipping costs to member shippers if the shipment is not delivered on the scheduled day of delivery. Members will need to request this within 48 hours by contacting customer service by sending an email to: [email protected]. Include your account number, tracking number and explanation. Let them know you are seeking shipping charges credited.
Regarding claims on product (inside the box), Generally speaking, GLS will entertain a claim if the box is missing / lost or damage is present on the exterior of the package. GLS will not generally process a claim simply if a box is delivered late. For complete details, please visit www.gls-us.com
For members who have not downloaded the GLS 2022 Program Summary and Pricing, we have it available on our website. This year we negotiated a modest 3% increase vs the 5.9% increase that went into effect for 2022
The CalFlowers GLS program is one of our fastest growing, most value-priced offerings, with discounts over 70% off standard rates. GLS offers later pick-ups and earlier deliveries while providing express door-to-door services covering CA, AZ, NV, OR, WA, NM, UT and ID. Members who want to ship on GLS must sign up in advance. It’s easy and just takes a few minutes. Please contact Chris Johnson for more details at (760) 533-5580 or [email protected].
Please use the Delivery Rates & Times Calculator to view delivery dates and estimated.
Airlines:
Check out this LINK for some interesting Alaska Air Cargo News.
Please note, we have a new Account Manager in at Alaska Air Cargo, Mike Narowski. Mike comes to us with a wide variety of air carrier experience and can be reached at [email protected]
If you have been taking advantage of our new CalFlowers/Alaska Airlines shipping program, you know this offering really delivers when it comes to value. Our program offers EXCELLENT pricing to many areas of the country from California, while adding a few new destinations such as Seattle, Portland and Anchorage. Check out all the program details on our website.
As a reminder, JetBlue offers CalFlowers members exceptional express prices out of LAX / SFO to Boston, New York, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Puerto Rico and now NEWARK (EWR).
These new rates are some of the best that we’ve see in some time. For more information, please contact Chris Johnson at [email protected] or Mark Friedenthal at JetBlue Cargo (310) 490-2659.
NOTE: Transportation Rate information and documents are viewable/downloadable as PDFs on the CalFlowers Members Only site. Please note that these documents are considered sensitive material and are available to the primary contacts for Ag Buddy, Associate Floral, Associate Grower, and Floral members.
Welcome New CalFlowers Members
We are pleased to welcome the following new CalFlowers members from June 22 - July 18, 2022:
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