SAN DIEGO FLORAL ASSOCIATION

GENERAL MEETINGS 2026

February 18
April 15
June 17
October 21

SDFA will hold its annual meeting on
Wednesday, June 17, 2026

On the patio and in Room 101 of the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park.

Social: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., including a complimentary mocktail bar. 

Buffet-style dinner: 5:30 p.m. 

Cost: $30. Members and $35.00 Non-members

Brief business meeting and election of officers, followed by our program: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner

By popular demand, dinner will be a choice of Huli Huli Chicken or Kalua Pork, with Veggie Stir Fry, Rice, Asian Chopped Salad, and  Sweet Rolls.  Huli Sauce, Guava BBQ Sauce, and Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette available on the side.

Coffee, beverages, and dessert included.

KebabCraft⁠ is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California twist, serving fresh, flavorful, and customizable bowls, pitas, and plates. With locations at Liberty Public Market and River Street Marketplace, KebabCraft is dedicated to providing high-quality food while supporting the communities they serve. 

Recognized as Best Mediterranean Restaurant and Best Catering by  San Diego Magazine⁠ and  The San Diego Union-Tribune⁠, KebabCraft is proud to partner with community organizations that inspire connection and growth.

KebabCraft is generously donating hummus, pita, and salad to our  General Meeting Dinner and Program.

Program Rita Saliba / Founder of Blissful Seeds
Crafting with Floriculture: The makers of Blissful Seeds

What is Blissful Seeds?

Blissful Seeds turns the creative talents of adults with autism and developmental disabilities into real jobs, real income, and a real place in their community.

Rita Saliba founded Blissful Seeds in 2020 due to her passion for advocating for children and adults with developmental disabilities. 

She began her career in banking and finance. She began her transformation journey to become an advocate for children with autism and other developmental disabilities shortly after her youngest son was diagnosed with autism. She then earned several certifications in Special Education Advocacy, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Self-Centered Planning and Self-Determination support.

In her capacity as the Executive Director, she works to create a thriving business and a model for the makers of Blissful Seeds to be integrated into their communities as Equal Productive citizens, as well as to contribute back to their communities. The makers of Blissful Seeds are very talented individuals who use organic, natural resources available to them to create one-of-a-kind artwork, housewares, sundries and delicacies.

We hope to see you then!