Join A Committee Join A Committee Full Name(Required)Shop NameBest Contact Number: Shop Work Cell Phone(Required)Alternate Contact Number: Shop Work Cell PhoneE-mail Address:(Required) WUMFA Member? Yes No No, but please send me information immediately! I would like to volunteer my time to serve on the following committee(s):I would like to volunteer my time to serve on the following committee(s): Annual Convention – This committee plans the programs for the Annual Convention. The primary planning meeting takes place in January with an additional meeting or two to finalize details. On site, this committee is responsible for assisting the designers with all aspects of their show as well as the coordination to ensure a smooth flow for the stage programs. Auction – This committee actively participates at the Annual Convention by assisting with left-over product. No meetings are held. On site, committee members arrange product to be sold for auction. Constitution & Bylaws - This committee prepares Bylaws changes and typically meets via conference call one to two times per year. Decoration – This committee is active at the Annual Convention. They are responsible for incorporating the convention theme into décor throughout the event including the hotel lobby, registration lobby, luncheon and VIP arrangements. Design Contest – This committee is active at the Annual Conventions. The committee meets once or twice per year to determine the design competition categories for both events. The committee is active on site for the convention to check in design pieces, coordinate the judging and award prizes. Educational Development – This committee meets three to four times per year to review the Center For Education and make suggestions for future courses. Membership – This committee meets three to four times to review the current membership status of the association and to determine methods to retain current members and recruit new members. Recognition – The committee will be responsible for nominating individuals for recognition. The general membership is welcome to nominate individuals at any time during the year. Those nominated will be reviewed by the committee and those selected for recognition will be honored at the Convention. Categories and nomination forms are available through the WUMFA office. Scholarship – This committee works with the donors of scholarship monies. There are scholarships’ available to those interested in the floral industry. Trade Fair – This committee meets one to two times per year to bring in vendors to demonstrate and sell product at the Annual Convention. They also review ways to increase vendor’s exposure to the attendees. On site, they welcome the vendors and make certain their needs are met and that trade show rules are enforced. Website – Review and edit website. Work to implement promotions of WUMFA events through the WUMFA website.
