Can or is it possible to go in a unmarked vehicle almost like you would be a visitor? I understand the smaller arrangements would be a waste of time... but when bringing a large one and people are ooooing and ahhing over it, I would think you would not be stopped for embarrassment on the hospital or take arrangements if more then one when it it extremely busy with visitors during the later hours.
The glass vase arrangement is a good idea , but I see that is going to be your next excuse , (dropping, breaking) try the clear acrylic vases to tackle that one! Always have plan A-Z , be prepared!
Seems like a couple of years ago, SAF was promoting the different moods flowers do for people, maybe if your Canada society did something on this you should gather the material on the study and several shops meet with administer of hospital to show the quick healing effects of flowers and people receiving them from friends, etc. realizing they are needed back at work, etc. Also I would add the research on foam. It has a bacteria prevention in it. It's the bacteria in the water that causes mold. So on those arrangements vase or foamed use filtered water and express that in the meeting. Also, I would go further into the statistics of visitors themselves bringing mold and disease into the hospital, with the regulations and checks on incoming flowers from growers do not have mold or disease, have them understand the process from grower to patient. I know this sounds like alot of work but when your income is on the line...... Is it alot of work?
On the donation deal , I would think they would just find another shop to do that; unless you 2 are the only shops in town.
Just a thought,
Cyndi