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CFA Committees
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