President's Message

 

Greetings and Welcome to summer!

 

As a follow up to my suggestion on investing in yourself: Here is an inexpensive tip to keep your skills sharp.  I have recently been taking a variety of classes via on-line tutorials on Lynda.com.  They are great regardless of your skill level, as they have classes for a novice, or an expert. (They even have a fun documentary on Mark Mothersbaugh, from the band DEVO- which is a MUST view).  You can take these classes at your convenience, and only watch the segments of interest to you, pause them and actually work on your computer as you go.  Here is the link to a 7 day free trial:  lynda.com.  Try it FREE for 7 days-you will like it!

 

When you are ready to get out of the office and meet up with us, we have a couple events that everyone can attend. 

• We have social networking at The Market on June 28th.
• Our Second Annual Industry Appreciation Event will be on July 17th at Wolf Creek Winery.  This event is special, as it is our time to say "Thank You" to our Industry Partners who do so much to support our events for us all year round.   Please stop into this event, consider bringing an appetizer, and say a few Thank-you's.  Contact Terra MacLeod, ASID at tmmacleod@gmail.com, if you have questions.

Behind the scenes the Leadership Board for our chapter has been furiously working on events, growth, and new leadership training.  Cristina McCarthy, Allied ASID and Laura Gills, ASID, recently attended a national leadership training with all the incoming Presidents and President Elects. We have been completing the Strategic Plan for 2012-2013 and working through our budget for next year.  We will also have training for our Leadership Board in August. We also are considering a number of CEU opportunities this summer. So keep your eyes peeled for those dates!

 

This is just the beginning of summer, so have fun and enjoy it!

Sincerely,
Rita Amonett, ASID
2011-2012 ASID Ohio North Chapter President

 

GET YOUR MO-JO ON

 

Summer is in full swing and our calendars are filling up fast so take a look at a few events that might tempt you to slow down and enjoy the ride...

 

The 4th Annual Larchmere Porch Fest

Saturday, June 23
 Highlights 30 bands on 30 porches, all local talent, showcasing exciting living options and creates a fun and exciting atmosphere for socializing! So bring the kids, pack a cooler, and drive, ride, walk or bike to Larchmere for this day of music and more! 

  

For additional info, visit Larchmere Porch Fest

 

Handmade Papermaking and Art of the Book Workshops

The Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory and Educational Foundation is an Ohio non-profit art center dedicated to the preservation of handmade papermaking and the art of the book.
 

Worskhops are being held throughout the summer. To view a complete list of workshops visit Morgan Art of Papermaking Conservatory & Educational Foundation.

 

St. John Medical Center Festival of Arts

July 6 - 8
Now nineteen years strong, the St. John Medical Center Festival of the Arts will bring more than 200 fine artists and craft persons from across the country to Westlake. The 2012 Festival of the Arts will welcome the community on the following dates and times: Friday, July 6 from 6 - 9 pm; Saturday, July 7 from 10 am - 7 pm and Sunday, July 8, from 10 am - 5 pm.   For additional info, you may visit this website: http://www.sjws.net/festival-arts/

 

90.3 WCPN Around Noon Open Air Broadcasts
 Bring your lunch and your appetite for fun as 90.3 WCPN Ideastream presents Around Noon Open Air, a summer celebration of music and the arts, broadcast live from Star Plaza. Be part of the outdoor "studio" audience on June 7 and 21, and then every other Thursday July 12 - August 23 at noon.  For additional info, you may visit this website: http://www.playhousesquare.org/default.asp?playhousesquare=58&objId=2996