Most of CFA's work is done through volunteer florists and their committees.
There's always a need for more help from other CFA members. Under CFA’s By-Laws, the President appoints the Committees. Get Involved! Call CFA to
express your interest in serving on a committee: 800-352-6946 or e-mail CFA.
•FINANCE COMMITTEE. Chairman: Kim Notaro. Members: Rosemary Agostunicci AIFD, John Tornatore, Cathie
Giuffrida, and Bob Heffernan. Function: develop CFA budget and review spending
practices of the Association.
•NOMINATING COMMITTEE. Chairman: John Tornatore. Function: screen and nominate candidates for CFA
offices and directorships.
•EDUCATION & FFA COMMITTEE /THE CFA SCHOOL. Chairs: Lynne Gaffney & Michael Derouin. Instructor: Louise Pastormerlo.S chool Director: Bob
Heffernan. Function: develop educational seminars and workshops throughout the
year for floral tradespeople in Connecticut and for FFA students, including the
CFA Floral Design School program.
•CONNECTICUT FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW COMMITTEE. Chairman: Bob Buettner. Members: Bob Heffernan. Function: develop and oversee the CFA exhibit at the Connecticut
Flower & Garden Show each February.
•COMMITTEE ON MARKETING/A REAL FLORIST PROGRAM. Function: to find ways to market and promote the independent retail florist
through sophisticated marketing. Chairman: Bob Buettner.
•THE CFA AWARDS. The Chairman is the CFA Past President: John Tornatore. Also Terri Krisavaga and
Lee Reiske.Function: to review nominations for the CFA awards program and
select the final winners, which are announced at the annual meeting. Awards
include: Connecticut Florist of the Year, Connecticut Friend of Floristry
Award, The CFA Marketing Award, and the CFA Award for Florist Improvement.
•CFA WEBSITE COMMITTEE. Chair: Merrilee Ganim.
•NORTHEAST FLORAL EXPO. 2011 Chair: Kim Notaro. Co-Chair: Gary Meehan. Function: oversee the operation
of CFA’s annual convention and trade show.
•CFA ANNUAL MEETING COMMITTEE. Co-chairs: Robin Weir and Anne Buck
•CFA POLICIES: Chair Karen Lewandoski
•CFA GOOD & WELFARE COMMITTEE. Chair: Alice Porter Flagg
•CFA PAST PRESIDENTS COMMITTEE. Chair: Bunnie Hovan
•CFA CHARITIES COMMITTEE, Chair: Jennifer Ford Chatfield
•CFA SHOPTOUR. Chair: Gary Meehan
•CFA FUNERAL DIRECTOR LIAISON COMMITTEE. Chair: John Tornatore
•CFA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE. Chair & lobbyist: Bob Heffernan
