Welcome to SAF's Government Relations Blog
The Congressional Action Days Blog has made way for Capitol Letters, SAF’s Government Relations Blog. You are busy running the day to day operation of your business, so let us give you the inside scoop on what is happening on Capitol Hill.
Capitol Letters will also be your hub for information on SAF members in action as they become grassroots activists, tips to develop a relationship with your lawmaker and other valuable information.
The blog will keep you updated on legislative issues that affect the floral industry and your business. Feel free to make comments on the topics at hand. New posts will come up every few days with occasional guest appearances as well.
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Special Edition of Washington Week in Review Comes Out Today! |
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Written by Brian
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Friday, 27 August 2010 09:51 |
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I just wanted to let you all know that SAF will be publishing a special edition of Washington Week in Review this week. We usually hold off during the Congressional recess, but we have a few pressing issues that we need you to be aware of. Make sure you keep an eye on your email box this afternoon for some news on AgJOBS and Chrysanthemum White Rust.
If you are looking for continuous updates from SAF's Government Relations Department make sure you check out our Twitter Feed, @CapitolLetter or hit us on our Facebook page!
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Town Hall Meetings Provide Grassroots Opportunities During Congressional Recess |
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Written by Brian
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Monday, 16 August 2010 09:43 |
As Congress breaks for their extended summer recess, lawmakers will be spending a considerable amount of time back in their home districts visiting constituents. SAF members should be on the lookout for town hall meetings held by their Congressmen and Senators in their local area.
These public town hall meetings are a great way to begin establishing a relationship with your lawmaker's office. Town hall meetings are free and open to the public. Typically, the lawmaker will make some remarks about what is happening on Capitol Hill and specifically about what he or she has accomplished. In addition, there is usually time set aside for questions and answers.
You can find out if one will be coming up in your area by either contacting your lawmaker's district office or by contacting SAF. SAF's grassroots web site, http://www.safnow.org/grassroots is full of helpful information on town hall meetings and other opportunities for you to build a relationship with your lawmaker.
If you do attend a town hall meeting during the Congressional recess or have your lawmaker visit your business, email Brian Gamberini at
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Go for Green at SAFPAC Tournament |
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Written by Brian
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Tuesday, 03 August 2010 11:11 |
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The World Cup and Tour de France may be distant memories, but there's still a major sporting event on the horizon: the 2010 SAFPAC Golf Tournament at the Omni Champions Gate National Course in Orlando, Fla. on Friday, September 24.
The tournament marks the 20th year that SAF members have joined each other in an exciting day of golf and conversation, all in the name of supporting the industry.
This year's tournament features a $10,000 hole-in-one award, along with longest drive and closest-to-the-pin contests and prizes. The tournament is a major fundraiser for SAFPAC, SAF's political action committee.
Industry support of SAF's legislative efforts and SAFPAC is always important, but it's critical in an election year. Using SAFPAC resources, SAF can build and maintain relationships with lawmakers who support the floriculture industry and the issues that affect your business.
For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.safnow.org/safpac or e-mail Brian Gamberini at
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Full and half hole sponsorships are still available! Get your company name some key visibility by sponsoring a hole for the tournament. E-mail Brian Gamberini for more details.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 04 August 2010 13:58 |
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Lousiana Strikes Down Florist Certification Law |
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Written by Brian
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 15:31 |
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Just last week, Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal signed a bill into law that would end the decades old law of making retail florists pass an exam to legally design and sell flowers in the state. Florists around the state were up in arms about the historical certification process and had filed suit against the constituionality of the law.
HB 1407 abolishes the presentation section of the exam which was the point of contention for most florists in Louisiana. You can read more on the happenings here.
Currently no other state requires florists to pass a written and practical exam to be licenced florist.
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Red Flags Rule Extended To Dec 31, 2010 |
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Written by Brian
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Friday, 02 July 2010 08:32 |
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Once again the Federal Trade Commission has further delayed required compliance to the Red Flags Rule. In a statement on May 28, the FTC issued the extenstion of compliance until December 31, 2010.
SAF will continue to monitor the progress of this regulation and report on it as it comes up once again. You can read the full FTC news release here.
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Kitayama Brothers Host Open House with Representative |
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Written by Brian
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Wednesday, 23 June 2010 14:40 |
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Rep. Sam Farr (D-17-Calif.) stopped by the Kitayama Brothers' Monterey Greenhouses open house last Friday for a short visit and a chance to promote the floral industry. While there he joined up with Stuart Kitayama, the chair of the event, to riase awairness about the locally grown flowers of California.
Read more about the Open House here in the Santa Cruz Sentinel.
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