October 2007

re:Action

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IIDA to host .6 HSW CEU in 2 venues

Wednesday, November 28
Baton Rouge
The Banker's Center
 
Thursday, November 29
New Orleans
Longue Vue House and Gardens
 
 
$95 - IIDA members
$120 - Non-members
This fee includes continental breakfast and lunch.
The New Orleans fee also includes a tour of the historic Longue Vue House.
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
4 smaller CEU's will make up this .6 CEU educational day.  The CEU topics will cover everything you ever wanted to know about textiles and finish materials selections.  Beginning with the description for the symbols/codes on the back of the fabric samples to how to specify the right product from the numerous performance finishes available.  Additionally, we will explain how the chemistry of materials can impact the life-cycle assessment for furniture.
 
 
CLICK HERE for Registration forms:
http://www.iida-delta.org/event_calendars.htm
 
Questions please call Heidi Meibaum, IIDA @ 504-452-9965 or [email protected]
 
 
Speakers sponsored by:
Designtex and Nurture by Steelcase
 
other sponsors include:
AD Wynne
Frost Barber
Steelcase

Sponsorship Opportunities.....

IIDA/LSU 1st Annual Tailgate Party
If you are interested in sponsoring all or any part of this event....Please contact KenThaller  [email protected]
 
Holiday Gathering Sponsors needed
If you are interested in sponsoring or splitting your sponsorship dollars with another vendor....please let us know.
BR City Center        [email protected]
NOLA City Center    [email protected]
Lafayette City Center  [email protected]
 
re:NEW Vendors wanted
Come one come all...we are looking for the newest of the NEW products, services and inspiration for our vendor show to be held in 2008.  This display will be held in conjunction with an all day CEU for the design community.
If interested, contact Heidi   [email protected]

Student Mentoring Week 2008

Call for Mentors............

*Gain Personal satisfaction
*Inspire aspiring designers
*Give back to your profession
*Be recognized for your industry commitment
 
 
IIDA requests your participation in this important event.  IIDA Student mentoring week will take place February 4-8, 2008.
 
All volunteer forms must be received by January 11, 2008
Click here for forms........
DID YOU KNOW?..........

Sustainable Design Education Fund

This fund serves as a vehicle to advance the awareness and knowledge on the topic of sustainable design.
 
IIDA Professional and Associate Members who take and pass the LEED Accreditation Exam may apply for consideration for tuition reimbursement. 
 
The Foundation will award financial Assistance to 5 IIDA members.  The process will be a lottery system.
 
Please continue to check the following link for deadline and applications.
NCIDQ Reimbursement Fund
 
This fund offers IIDA Associate Members an opportunity to apply for financial assistance upon passing all three parts of the NCIDQ exam. 
 
Reimbursement will range from $650 to $740, depending on whether the member took all three parts at one time or sat for the three parts separately. 
 
The Foundation will award financial assistance to 5 IIDA members per session.  The process for determining the recipients will be a lottery system.
 
Please continue to check the following link for deadlines and applications. 

Important Louisiana State Guidelines for LSBID Registered Interior Designers

 
Please be aware that as of January 1, 2007, the following regulations will be strictly enforced.  Omissions are considered a violation.
 
ALL printed material should have the following information:
Your Name
Louisiana Registered Interior Designer
No.0000
 
This can be abbreviated, however the minimum abbrevation can be:
Your Name
LA Reg. I.D. #0000
 
For the complete article....click on the link below:  http://www.lsbid.org/news.htm

Delta Regional Chapter names new Board of Directors for 2007-2008 term

2007-08 board
Top Row:  Tammy Patridge; Greg Tant; Melanie Rutecki; Ken Thaller
Middle Row:  Charlotte Bellan, IIDA; Heidi Meibaum, IIDA; Kyra Schaub, IIDA; Alecia Mancuso
Bottom Row:  Stephanie Becnel, IIDA; Mark Reynolds, IIDA; Deborah Leitz-Hadaway, IIDA
 
Not pictured:  Lisa LeBlanc, IIDA; Ellen Waguespack, IIDA; Amiee Thibodeaux; Kristin Kingrea; Hollie Rodrigue; Hailee Ogle, IIDA; Bruce Trice; Patricia Spicuzza

RE:Award winners announced
Re:awards view

 
This June we hosted our first Recognizing Excellence Gala at the Renaissance Arts Hotel in New Orleans, LA.  Along with a cocktail party that included 80+ people from the design community, this event promoted our RE:Awards Design Competition.  Six Awards of Excellence and two Awards of Recognition were presented. 
Thanks again to our sponsors...since you were the main reason we were able to have such a stellar event!
 
http://www.iida-delta.org/awards.htm for more details.
In This Issue
IIDA Hosts .6 CEU
Sponsors Needed
Sustainable Design Fund
2007-2008 Board
RE:Awards recap
Calendar of Events
Campus Center Events
Call for Students
Contact Us
Forum Corner
 
Calendar of Events
 
October
 9   Lafayette City Center
 
17  BR City Center Mtg
 
18  NOLA City Center
 
19  MS City Center Mtg
 
20  IIDA/LSU Tailgate
 
24-26 IFMA World Workplace-New Orleans
 
 
November
28  .6 CEU-Baton Rouge
 
29  .6 CEU New Orleans
 
 
December
 5  BR Holiday Party
 
 6  NOLA  Holiday Party 
 
 7  Lafayette Holiday Party
 
10  NCIDQ deadline to
register for Spring exam (Dates April 4-5)
 
13  MS Holiday Party
 
 
Look for City Center email  meeting notices!!
 
 
NOTE:
Baton Rouge-meetings held on the 4th Wednesday
 
New Orleans-meetings held on the 4th Thursday
 

Campus Center Events
 
It's that time of year.....college students are back in school.  We are starting the year off with some great functions that are sure to be a hit.  This will be a great opportunity to attend and mingle with our future designers.
 
 
Saturday, October 20
1st Annual IIDA Tailgate
LSU vs Auburn   
(Design Center Courtyard)
 
 
(TBD)
ULL Student
Membership Mtg.
 
If you have any Campus Center questions or are interested in being a University representative....
 
Please contact KenThaller  [email protected]
 
Student Mentoring Week
Call for Students........
 
IIDA invites you to participate in our
6th annual Student Mentoring Week for February 4-8, 2008
 
You must be a student member of IIDA and you will be matched up to network with a member of the interior design industry by spending the day in their area of design practice,
 
All forms MUST be received by December 15, 2007
There is NO COST to participate!
 
Click here for forms..........
 
CONTACT US
 
Delta Regional Chapter
 
Baton Rouge City Center
 
New Orleans City Center
 
Mississippi City Center
 
Campus Center Director
 
 
 
Check out our website.......
Delta Regional Chapter
 
 
 
 
FORUM CORNER


Sustainable Design

IIDA is committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. To that end, issues of sustainability and green design are no exception. The Sustainable Design Advisor shall seek to keep individuals apprised of current events, projects and research concerning this important and growing arena within the interior design profession.
 

greendbuild 2007
The USGBC International Conference Expo
November 7-9, 2007
Chicago, IL
For more information, visit:  http://www.greenbuildexpo.org/

 

IIDA Sustainable Design Competitions:
Smart Environments Awards,      Student Sustainable Competition, Sustainable Leadership Awards

More information about competitions:
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