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Home My WebLink AboutM-96-0536CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA! INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ;c The Honorable Members DATE July 11, 1996 of the City mmn sU BJE`' Pocket Item WaeFoIlly Gort REC'ERENCES Vice ayor ENCLOSURES Attachments I would like to bring up as a pocket item at the July 11, 1996 City Commission Meeting a request for a reduction of fees for the use of the Coconut Grove Convention Center for the FlorExpo 96 International Flower Show. Thank you for your cooperation. WG/rr cc: Cesar Odio, City Manager A. Quinn Jones, City Attorney Walter Foeman, City Clerk 96- 536 MARION HILLIARD President Florida Federation of Garden Clubs FlorExpo'6 IN TERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF MIA. Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. CHARTER MEMBER, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE GARDEN CLUBS, INC. A Miami Centennial '96 Event FLOREXPO'96 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW -" MIAMI THE MAGIC CITY " In celebration of Miami's 100th birthday, the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.(FFGC) District X KATIE MOSS WARNER Director, Disney's Horticulture will stage an International Flower Show titled "Miami The Magic City" in the North Hall of the Cocont and Environmental Initiative Grove Convention Center November 1 - 4, 1996, Honorary Horticulture Chairman FlorExpo'96 An opening ribbon -cutting ceremony will take place Friday, November I at 7 p.m. in the North Hal ROBERT C. THOMAS Tribute will be made in memory of Mayor Stephen P. Clark whose love for Miami/Dade County has bee Founder and President passed to all who have known and loved him. American Guild of Flower Arrangers Design Chairman FlorExpo'96 PAT CLARKE Chairman, Flor&po'96 IRMA DE TINOCO International Chairman FlorExpo'96 SANDRA KFOURI Co -Chairman FlorExpo'96 BETTY MOSS Secretary FlorExpo'96 ELAINE MILLS Treasurer FlorExpo'96 JOYCE THOMPSON Corresponding Secretary FlorExpo'96 LILLIAN McMANUS Director, FFGC District X/l 10-* ' I .A d.^ I C E N T E N N I A L '96 71 Breathtaking displays will be mounted by both national and international exhibitors from Brazi Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay. Garde experts of national and international acclaim will lecture, demonstrate and market merchandise f( every garden, yard and home. Entertainment will take place in a replicated Olympia Theatre. Performances will be Ballet Folklorico ( El Salvador, international music and dancing in native costume, storytelling and book reviews. Mo: important will be a O and A time by locals of 100 years in age. Also featured will be historical videc and lectures by noted historians.. Centennial score, Miami's Hot, written by Carolyn Davenport will b performed. Main speakers on Saturday, November 2nd will be Katy Moss Warner and Robert C. Thomas. N Warner, serving as Honorary Horticulture Chairman for the flower show , is Director of Disney' Horticulture and Environmental Initiative. Mr. Thomas, Founder and President, American Guild of Flow, Arrangers, will conduct a floral design demonstration on Saturday and Sunday titled "Flowers that Sing Top awards will be given for best in Horticulture, Artistic Design and Special Exhibits. This is a Standa Flower Show as established by the National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. (NCSGC). Horticultu and Design Schedules have been written by NCSGC finest experts. To receive copies of Schedule- contact: FlorExpo '96, FFGC, 1001 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33143-6129. SHOW HOURS Rain or Shine Friday, Nov 1 7 p.m. -10 p.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 2 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3 Noon - 8 p.m. Students Day ------ Monday, Nov. 4 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE PARKING ADMISSION $3 FREETO STUDENTS 12ANDUNDER COCONUT GROVE CONVENTION CENTER SOUTH BAYSHORE DRIVE Proceeds from this event will be used to beautify Margaret Pace Park and build an all purpose ga center in Miami/Dade. FFGC is exempt of taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revc Code Meedquwion: 1400 & Denning Drh,e, Wintm Perk, F14rWe 92761 -MM Tekophaa: (407) 647.7016. FAX: (407) 547-MM Ha FlorExpo6 4V�� W '0�� INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF MIAMI Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. b CHARTER MEMBER, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE GARDEN CLUBS, INC. A Miami Centennial '96 Event MARION HILLIARD President Florida Federation of Garden Clubs KATIE MOSS WARNER Director, Disney's Horticulture �A FFGC Salutes Miami's Centennial and Environmental Initiative Honorary Horticulture Chairman FlorExpo'96 MIAMI CENTENNIAL AUCTION ROBERT C. THOMAS Founder President American and ild of In honor of Miami's 100th birthday, The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Flower Arrangers Inc. (FFGC) District XII will conduct a CENTENNIAL AUCTION Saturday, Design Chairman FlorExpo'96 September 28, 1996, Count Club of Coral Gables commencing 5 P.M p Country g featuring Silent Auction, Live Auction, Dinner and Entertainment. An 1890s PAT CLARKE Chairman, FlorExpo'96 style three -course dinner of chicken, biscuits and greens will be served at 7 P.M. followed by a Live Auction and Entertainment. $25 per person or $45 IRMA DE TINOCO International Chairman for 2 persons. Corporate Tables of 10 are $500 preferred seating. FlorExpo'96 SANDRA KFOURI Celebrity Auctioneer Bob Soper of WFOR Channel 4 will live auction notable Co-chairman FlorExpo'96 items such as cruises, round trip air tickets, resort vacations, art, collectibles, jewelry, dinners and more. Attire: " As Vintage As Your Closet Will Allow". A Seca MOSS prize will be awarded the two most authentic Period Dresses. FlorExpo'96 ELAINE MILLS FFGC's Centennial events are dedicated to Mayor Stephen P. Clark whose Treasurer influence will always be felt in this community. Centennial Co -Chairman, F/orExpo'96 Miami Commissioner J. L. Plummer, Jr. will be joined by FFGC President Corresponding Secretary Marion Hilliard to demonstrate the "Spirit of Miami" which Mayor Clark had FlorExpo'96 created in all Miamians. LILLIAN McMANUS Director, FFGC Proceeds from this event will be used to help beautify Margaret Pace Park Districtx1I and build an all-purpose garden center in Miami/Dade County. FFGC is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code C E N T E N N I A L '96 s FuerterK 1400 S. D6nnhv Drive, Wkdw Perk, FkwWa 327ea-SM Tekn*.ww. (407) 647-M6. FM (407) 617-UM 96- 53 7 -�� i•, ,.,�r�jZ FlorExpo't)6 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL F O MI y`c Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. CHARTER MEMBER, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE GARDEN CLUBS, INC. A Miami Centennial '96 Event July 3, 1996 MARION HILLIARD President Florida Federation of Garden Clubs KATIE MOSS WARNER Director, Disney's Horticulture Dear Prospective Donor, and Environmental Initiative Honorary Horticulture Chairmanrhe Florida Federation of Garden Clubs Inc.(FFGC) will salute Miami's 100th birthday by conc FlorExpo'96 Centennial Auction Saturday, September 28, 1996, at 5 p.m. in the Country Club of Coral Gables.T ROBERT C. THOMAS fund raising event will include a Silent Auction, Live Auction and Entertainment with an 1890s i Founder and President chicken, biscuits and greens. Celebrity Auctioneer Bob Soper of WFOR Channel 4 will host the livea American Guild of Flower Arrangers Design Chairman Organized in 1924. FFGC's theme this year is "Caring For Creation....throu h Service, Steward g Y 9 9 FlorExpo'96 Sunshine". The Centennial Auction will be dedicated to the late Miami Mayor Stephen P. Ciarl influence will always be felt in this community. PAT CLARKE Chairman, FlorExpo'96 In the spirit of birthday giving, FFGC reaches out to many for a variety of gifts which will create col IRMA DE TINOCO bidding. Gifts with great audience appeal are: International Chairman FlorExpo'96 Cruises Travel Packages Hotel get aways SANDRA KFOURI Airline trips Train destinations Theatre tickets Co -Chairman Cultural Events Restaurant lunches/dinners Art FlorExpo'96 Memberships Home cooked dinners Jewelry Underwriting Golf Resorts Island resorts BETTY MOSS Yard sculptures Lunches with celebrities Rare plants, trees & bushe- Secretary FlorExpo'96 Proceeds are dedicated to beautify Margaret Pace Park in Downtown Miami and to build an al ELAINE MILLS garden center in Miami/Dade. The garden center will serve all residents and visitors to Miami. Treasurer FlorExpo'96 In return for your kind contribution, we are able to publicize your corporate name in the following wa- JOYCE THOMPSON 1. Donor names will receive mention in the Florida Gardener Magazine distributed throughout th Corresponding Secretary Florida (cir. 23,000). FlorExpo'96 2. Donations received by August 31, 1996, will be listed on a special insert and enclose LILLIAN McMANUS Director, FFGC invitation. 3. Donor names and gifts received by September 20, 1996, will be listed in the auction progl District xa donations will be listed on an addendum. 4. Corporate donors will be named on all media releases. Please join all of Miami in saluting the Centennial by contributing gifts to make this auction a /V\' A ^^ ! one. This is a year of celebration• and pride as Miami explores its' beginnings and looks towal C E N T E N N I A L '96 future. An Auction Donation Form is enclosed for your convenience. Kindly fill it out and return to: FFGr Auction, Att'n. Mrs. Jay Clarke, Chairman,1001 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, Florida 33143-6 contact: (305) 661-1837. Centennially yours, Mrs. Jay Clarke, Auction Chairman Headquartom 1400 S. Denning Drive. Winter Park, Florida 32709.5662. Telephone: (407) 947.7016. FAX: (407) 547.5479. W__ FlorExpo'6 INTERNATIONAL FLOW ER SHOW CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF Mi;` Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. CHARTER MEMBER, NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE GARDEN CLUBS, INC. A Miami Centennial '96 Event MIAMI CENTENNIAL AUCTION DONATION FORM YES. Individual or Corporate Name WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE CENTENNIAL AUCTION SPONSORED BY THE FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC (FFGC) BY CONTRIBUTING Describe your donation and any restrictions CORPORATE OR INDIVIDUAL NAME CONTACT PERSON RETAIL VALUE ADDRESS PHONE CITY STATE PHON ---------------- --------------------------------- Authorized Signature THE MIAMI CENTENNIAL AUCTION COMMITTEE will include your corporate or individual name in all publicity efforts with outside media and in the following ways: 1.Donor names will receive mention in the Florida Gardener Magazine distributed throughout the State of Florida (cir. 24,000). 2. Donations received by August 31, 1996, will be listed on a special insert and enclosed with the invitation. 3. Donor names and gifts received by September 20, 1996, will be listed in the auction program. Later donations will be listed on an addendum. /N--' I A /M1s, I C E N T E N N I A L '96 7 MIAMI CENTENNIAL AUCTION Saturday, September 28, 1996 Country Club of Coral Gables 5 P. M. Silelnt Auction & Live Auction Entertainment & Dinner Open Bar Admission $25 ea. 2 tickets $45 Corporate Tables of ten (19) special seating $500 Please return Donation Form and forward donations to: FFGC Centennial Auction Committee Att'n. Mrs. Jay Clarke (Pat) 1001 Sunset Drive Coral Gables, FI. 33143-6129 Phone: (305) 661-1837 HaadquwWx 1400 8. DarJnq Drfw, W(ntw Park. Florida 92789.5662 T*NWwnr. (4Q1) 647-7016. FAX. (407) $47.6470. 56-