Secretary's Day

Administrative Professionals (Secretary's) Day

When :

Administrative Professional's Day: April 21, 2010

Administrative Professional's Week is celebrated:: April 18-24, 2010

National Professional Secretaries Week and National Secretary's Day was created in 1952 through the work of Harry F. Klemfuss of Young and Rubicam. Klemfuss recognized the importance and value of the position to a company or business. His goal was to encourage more women to become secretaries. Using his skill and experience in public relations, Klemfuss, promoted the values and importance of the job of secretaries. In doing so, he also created the holiday in recognition of the importance of secretaries.

Today, the title is changing and evolving. But, the recognition is equally important. There are two new terms in use today. They are "Administrative Professionals" and "Executive Admins". The two names sometimes mean different roles and responsibilities to different companies. Both are broader terms, that encompass more positions than the original "Secretary" role.

The name change recognizes and acknowledges that the role has changed significantly since 1952, and for the better at that. And in Harry Klemfuss' day, these postions were the realm of women. Today, you find some males in these positions.

Administrative Professionals Day gifts are by far the most common way of giving recognition to these most imprtant people on your staff. What is the top gift?..... Giving flowers. Maybe, before you forget, you should send flowers now!

Make Sure Your "Local" Florist Is Local

Not all "local" florists are local. Some out-of-state telemarketing and online firms pose as local florists. These companies mislead consumers into feeling they are ordering flowers from a local florist, but without their knowledge, are being call-remote forwarded to another state. These firms charge higher fees and take business away from legitimate local florists. Consumers are deceived into thinking they are doing business with a local company when they're not. That's unethical and unfair.


To make sure you are doing business with a local professional florist, just follow these tips from the Federal Trade Commission:

Ask neighbors, family, friends, and co-workers for florist recommendations.

Deal only with shops that list a street address with their phone number. If you're asking directory assistance for a number, also ask for the street number and address. If there isn't one, consider doing business with another florist.

Ask the florist for directions to the shop. If they hesitate or refuse, consider this a red flag, and avoid doing business with the florist



From AboutFlowers.com

Suggested Card Messges

Anniversary Card Messages When Sending Flowers

• For all these years you have been my first thought in the morning and my last thought at night.
• Every year with you is sweeter than the last.
• You are my endless love.
• You have dressed my hopes and dreams with rainbows.
• Celebrating us!
• Still looking forward to spending the rest of my life with you.
• I'd do it again . . . and again . . . and again!
• My love for you grows and grows with each passing year.
• One rose for every year you've brightened my life.
• If I had to do it over, I would marry you again and again.
• With many happy wishes for joy in your hearts.
• Happy anniversary, to my partner, my best friend.

Apology Card Messages When Sending Flowers

• Accept these flowers in place of the words I said.
• I wouldn't have made a mistake with my mouth shut.
• OOPS!
• I'm wrong - you're right.
• I muffed it! I'm so sorry!
• I'll never forgive myself...but I'm hoping you will. I'm sorry.
• I may not be perfect, but my apology is close.
• Will these keys let me out of the doghouse? I'm sorry. 

 Birthday Card Messages When Sending Flowers

• Celebrating you!
• Wishing you a year filled with the same joy you bring to others!
• Hoping your wishes come true year after year.
• Like a fine wine, you improve each year.
• The day you were born is a daily celebration.
• Wishing you a very happy birthday . . . and many more!
• You're not getting older, you're getting better.
• May today be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter and love.
• Love on your birthday and everyday.
• Enjoy this gift that's as beautiful as the birthday girl herself. 

 Cheer Up Card Messages When Sending Flowers   

•  Every time you see these blooms, remember someone is thinking of you!
• "To everything there is a season." I'll be here for you until this passes.
• Thinking of you!
• May things get better soon.
• Sending sunny thoughts to brighten your day.
• Hope this brightens your day!
• I hope these ruin a perfectly bad day.

Congratulations Card Messages When Sending Flowers

•  Congratulations on one of your best moments!
• Stunning performance!
• Sheer perfection!
• This calls for a celebration!
• Let's celebrate!
• Congratulations - you did it!
• Hip, Hip, Hooray!
• Congratulations and best wishes!
• A standing ovation for you!
• Congratulations from the whole bunch!

 Get Well Card Messages When Sending Flowers   

•  Hoping these flowers brighten not only your room, but your heart.
• Loving thoughts are tucked inside this bundle of flowers!
• Good health starts with a happy heart. Hope these flowers start the job!
• Hope you're back on your feet soon.
• Hoping that you'll bloom again soon.
• Sending you healing thoughts and a little sunshine to brighten your day.
• Sending you some get well cheer!
• To brighten your day!
• Loving relief for your aches and pains.
• Wishing you a speedy recovery.
• We miss you! Come back soon!
• Hope you're feeling better soon.  

 Just Because Card Messages When Sending Flowers   

• The pure joy of the unexpected can be a source of wonder to me!
• Loving the people I know allows me to know the people I love!
• For the best reason of all - none.
• May your day be as wonderful as you are.
• Just because you're you.
• I hope you're my friend forever. Because that's how long I'm gonna need you!
• To brighten your day!
• Hope these make your ordinaryday, extraordinary!

Love/Romance Card Messages When Sending Flowers

• All my love.
• Love and kisses.
• You take my breath away...today and every day.
• With you it's Valentine's Day 365 days a year.
• I send a kiss inside the petals of each rose...
• You are the love of my life.
• You are the reason I'm alive.
• "True love is friendship set on fire." (French Proverb)
• Roses are red, violets are blue, what would I do without you!?
• Always and forever.
• I wish there were more ways to say all that you are to me. Love always.
• My heart is filled with love for you.
• Flowers today. Fireworks tonight!
• I usually tell you "I love you" two or three times a day. Today I'll make it a dozen.
• How sweet it is to be loved by you!
• If actions speak louder than words, this is my way of shouting.
• I don't need a holiday to say I love you.
• I'm delivering you a kiss to last all week. 

New Baby Card Messages When Sending Flowers 

• Congratulations! May your baby be blessed, his/her road forward a blessed adventure!
• We share in your celebration of the new life you created!
• We welcome your dear new child to this world with love.
• Congratulations, and enjoy the years together!
• A little one brings so much fun!
• Enjoy this special time!
• Babies are special, babies are fun, congratulations on your new little one!
• Welcome to the family!
• I'm not an expert on babies yet, but I sure can take care of Mom!
• Another miracle in this world. Welcome!

 Sympathy Card Messages When Sending Flowers   

• Please know our loving thoughts embrace you.
• Please accept these flowers and hear the words we are not able to speak.
• My thoughts and prayers are with you.
• Thinking of you in these difficult times.
• May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
• Our hearts are filled with sorrow.
• We're sharing your sorrow.
• With deepest sympathy.
• In loving memory.
• With heartfelt condolences.
• Fondest remembrances.
• May you take comfort in knowing there is one more angel above us.
• You are in our thoughts and prayers.  

Thank You Card Messages When Sending Flowers

• Thank you for the gift of you!
• Sending love along with a thankful heart.
• You have a special way of making the world a better place.
• Even if every flower in the world had a voice I couldn't send as many as it would take to say thanks enough!
• Thanks a bunch!
• Thanks for everything.
• Thanks - you really made a difference.
• Thank you just isn't enough! You're the best!
• Thank you for all you do - you are a true friend.
• I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you.
• You made my heart smile!  

Thinking of You/Across the Miles Card Messages When Sending Flowers

• Sorry I am away, but soon I will be home to stay. My heart flies like a dove, because you are the one I love.
• Tucked inside these flowers are thoughts from afar.
• Every time you look at these flowers know that someone far away is thinking of you.
• Blowing you a kiss from across the miles.
• Sending you a floral hug!
• Wish I were there.
• The miles cannot separate our hearts!
• So far and yet so near you.
• Miss you!
• Thinking about you is one of my favorite "thinks".
• Missing you and sending my/our love.

Sunny Sunflowers

Sunflowers are one of the most requested items for flower shops in the summer. These beautiful flowers are among the oldest to be grown in North America and have a wonderful history in our country.
Native Americans used Sunflowerws for food and oil, and often used the seeds to feed their livestock. Today we continue to use sunflower seeds to make oil and also as a form of a snack for both humans and birds. The plentiful supply of sunflower seeds can be attributed to the fact that each flower head consists of about 1,000 to 2,000 seeds.
The popularity of Sunflowers comes from their reputation of being one of the fastest growing plants. Within a six month time span they can reach between 8 and 12 feet. The tallest recorded Sunflower was actually grown in The Netherlands. The Sunflower grew to an astonishing size of 25 feet and 5.5 inches.
The scientific name of sunflowers is Helianthus, Helia for sun and Anthus for flower. This name comes from the sunflowers well known characteristic of following the sun’s movement. This phenomenon is called heliotropism and is the main reason the flower received its name.

Watering of House Plants

We are often asked "how often should I water this plant. Is once a week enough?"

Without wanting to sound like we are trying to be funny, the correct answer is "when it needs it".
The trick is to determine when that is. Temperature and humidity are among the factors that affects evaporation, and how root-bound the plant is somewhat controls how much water the soil can absorb.

So how do you know when it's time to water?

The easiest and quickest way is to examine the soil on top of the container. Is the soil cool and slightly moist (not wet)? That's perfect! No need to do anything yet.

If the soil is dry to the touch, check down an inch into the soil. If the soil is dry, it is time to water. If the container has drainage hole in the bottom, water thoroughly and allow the pot to drain. If there are no drainage holes water a little at a time until the soil is evenly moist.

Also watch the plant itself. You will begin to learn from just looking at the plant is the soil is too dry and it is beginning to wilt. Hopefully this doesn't happen too often, as it does affect the health of the plant.

Happy growing.

Giving Flowers to Men

Men love to get flowers for the same reason they send them - to be recognized. Everyone likes to feel special.

A good indicator of when it might be appropriate to send flowers would be to consider his favorite occasions for sending them. Does he send flowers for birthdays, or perhaps as a thank you? Don't forget that no reason is often the best reason!

Just as women love receiving flowers for no reason at all, a surprise floral gift will surely catch his attention too.

The Best Designs and Colors for Men

Men are stimulated by color and are visually oriented. Research shows that men prefer vivid colors such as yellow, orange and red.

Flower arrangements that are contemporary, linear styles or natural styles are best. Other favorites might include green or flowering plants.

Tell your florist that you want flowers for a man and ask for specific suggestions. If your recipient has a hobby, perhaps you could highlight that. For example, if he is a golfer, tuck in a box of golf balls. If he is into cars, add an auto magazine or two. Your florist can offer creative suggestions for flowers that are sure to please.

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