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 In Memory
Dear CSFA Member, It is with a very sad and heavy heart that I tell you that our dear friend, Gisele Chamberlain CCF, passed away on Tuesday morning. Gisele was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. No task was too large or too small for Gisele - if a job needed to be done Gisele was the first to volunteer. All who knew Gisele will attest to her dedication and support of Cal State. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gisele's family and her many friends in the floral industry. |
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Congress Must Take 5 �-Week Summer Recess
Where Issues Stand
The Senate is in recess, but the House continues to try and get agreement on some kind of emergency spending bill aimed at the immigration border crisis in Texas. In true congressional style, both chambers crashed through a number of issues - some successfully, some not. Here's the status of some key legislation as of this writing:
Border Supplemental Spending Bill Punted to September - Short of a procedural miracle, an emergency supplemental spending bill to deal with the flood of illegal aliens crossing the Texas border will not see the President's desk until September at the earliest. The Senate recessed last night, but the House was the center of procedural drama as its $659-million package was suddenly pulled from the floor this week when it was apparent it lacked the votes for approval. Delaying its August recess by a day, the House GOP is regrouping around a bill that will be "tweaked" to increase sanctions on illegal immigrants, as well as a commitment from House leadership to vote on a separate measure to bar any "administrative amnesty" measures, including the President's announced plan to further delay deportations of undocumented workers already in custody.
Funding only the security portion of the President's original $3.7-billion border request, a House vote on the bill appeases House members who say it's irresponsible and politically untenable to leave town without acting on the immigration crisis. The Senate, pushing a $3.6-billion package including money for USDA wildfire efforts and aid to Israel, fell apart late this week on a budget point order, with all Republicans and two Democrats voting to stop the bill. Further, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D, NV) again foreclosed on any amendments in an effort to thwart GOP efforts to amend a 2007 human trafficking law as part of the border supplemental. This leaves USDA without its wildfire money and Israel without aid for its "Iron Dome" defense system. The likelihood now is that the emergency border supplemental could get tacked on to the continuing resolution expected in early September to keep the government running through FY2015.
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Governor Leads Trade Mission to Mexico; CalChamber Organizes July 27-30 Trip
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. returned this week from a successful four-day mission to Mexico, organized by the California Chamber of Commerce with the help of the California Foundation for Commerce and Education.
The July 27-30 mission was a reminder of the longstanding historical, cultural and commercial ties between California and Mexico, the state's largest export partner.
The Governor's schedule included high-level meetings with government officials, including Mexico President Enrique Pe�a Nieto, the Mexico Secretary of Foreign Affairs and representatives of the ministries of environment and natural resources, education, energy and economy.
Traveling with the Governor was a 150-member delegation, including CalChamber President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, Vice President of International Affairs Susanne T. Stirling (who spearheaded the organization efforts) and foundation Treasurer Larry Dicke, CalChamber executive vice president, finance and CFO.
The diverse delegation also included members of the Governor's Cabinet, legislators, and business, economic development, investment and policy leaders.
Full coverage of the daily activities of business delegates, including photos and news links, appears on the CalChamber blog site at http://california-mexicomission.calchamber.com.
 | First Lady Anne Gust Brown and California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. meet with Mexico President Enrique Pe�a Nieto on the first full day of the trade mission.
Photo by Justin Short, Office of the Governor. |
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Calif Flora 2014
Preserving the Past - Presenting the Future The California State Floral Association Presents....... CALIF FLORA 2014! Being Hosted by Mayesh Wholesale Florist, Riverside, CA 
Events Include: California Certified Florist Exam - October 11th Hands-on Design Classes - October 11th Student Design Competition - October 11th Top Ten Design Competition - October 12th Afternoon Design Show - October 12th Vendor Display Booths, New Variety Displays, Silent Auction, California Certified Florist Pinning Ceremony, CSFA Annual Meeting, And Much More! - October 12th For more information call the CSFA office at 916-448-5266; email ann@agamsi.com or visit our website at www.calstatefloral.com 
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