Hello everyone and Happy Valentine's Month!!
Our year has begun and we have so much in the works to share with you. Speaking of sharing, check out this really great article.....IIDA Notes: Why Does the Interior Design Profession Need to be Legislated? An Architect's View by Mitchell E. Sawasy, FIIDA, AIA
Designers, it is that time again......... RE:Awards Design Competition Call for Entries will be sent out later this month.........start getting those projects ready.
Look forward to seeing you soon,
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FEBRUARY
To the world you may be one person,
but to one person you may be the world.
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Need designers?
LSU Art and Design Interviewing Day If you are looking for a new graduate junior designer or  intern for your business, then this is the thing to do. Follow the directions below to sign your company up. The event is free so there is no reason, other than not having jobs available, that firms should not attend. The website has all the information about LSU's Art and Design Interviewing Day on February 6, 2009. You must register online for this event. Online registration instructions: www.lsu.edu/careerClick on the Calendar link on the right toolbar (in purple). Click on the link: Click here if you are an employer/recruiter. Scroll down the page and click on February 6 - Art and Design Interviewing Day. This page will give you detailed information on the event. Then, click on Register! This will bring you to the registration page for the event.
If you have any additional questions,
please email or call (225) 578-1129.
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| For Students only.............IIDA has two great opportunities for you!
Mentoring Week .........February 2-6
DON'T FORGET TO WRITE YOUR ESSAY
Student Members participating in IIDA's 2009 Mentoring Week who are interested in being considered for the $1,000 cash award are to write an essay, maximum of 500 words, discussing their day-long mentoring experience. The deadline for submitting an essay is: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, by 5:00 PM/CST and should be sent to Monica DeAngelis at IIDA Headquarters: mdeangelis@iida.org The winning student, along with the name of the design firm, will be announced by the end of March, 2009.
WORTH IT??...... Just ask the winner of the 2008 Essay Competition, Bailey Edwards, Student IIDA at Louisana State University from the Delta Chapter if it is. Bailey, along with Gensler in Houston each received a $1,000 cash award along with this valuable experience.
Trip to Chicago for NeoCon
Students now have an opportunity for an all-expense paid trip to NeoCon 2009 in Chicago. IIDA will award this to two participating students.
Your trip will include:
Flight and hotel accommodations.
Guest speaking at IIDA's Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Council meeting.
Access to all of the showrooms at NeoCon, the world's largest commercial furnishings and interiors tradeshow.
Informational interviews with top Chicago firms.
To Enter:
Interested students should send in a resume, letter of recommendation and an essay (1000 words or fewer) addressing the following question:
2010 is being touted as the Decade of Design. Why do you think this is and what will you contribute to this decade?
Entries are due Wednesday, February 18th.
Entries can be submitted to the attention of Christa Koskosky or they can be emailed to ckoskosky@iida.org
or mailed to:
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 567
Chicago, IL 60654
Here is the link for the two contests:
http://www.iida.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=537
If you have any questions,
Clark Weiderhold
Campus Center Director
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| MEMBERS.....Did you get your 2009 calendar?
All members should have received their calendars by now. If not, PLEASE make sure your address is current. You can check your profile by going to our website and clicking on Newsletter sign up or clicking the link below......
If you are not a member, calendars along with membership applications are available at all the City Center meetings as well as our website.
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Are you planning on taking the NCIDQ?
Important Dates:
February 1 - Spring Registration Deadline
February 15 - Late Registration Deadline
April 3-4 - Spring NCIDQ Exam Dates
June 1 - Application Deadline for Fall exam
August 1 - Registration Deadline for Fall exam
October 2-3 - Fall NCIDQ Exam Dates
Study group forming:If you are interested in joining an informal study group for the Spring exam, please contact Dru Lamb at dlamb@studioedr.com
There will be an introductory meeting on Thursday, February 5th
at The Columns for 6:15 pm.
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| City Center Highlights.....were you there?
The Baton Rouge City Center hosted their January meeting at Louisiana Office Supply. State Representative Scott Simon talked in-depth about his first hand experiences dealing with ADA issues and creating environments that allow a disabled body to become an able-bodied person in the right building. He inspired us all to create spaces that everyone can enjoy and to think outside the box when designing spaces. Creating spaces which enhance connection to the ground, "bringing the ground up", allow for disabled individuals to really 'connect' in and around spaces. If anyone is interested in contacting Scott, his contact information is below.
Louisiana House of Representatives Scott M. Simon State Representative - District 74 Phone (985) 893-6246 Email ssimon@legis.state.la.us
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The January New Orleans City Center meeting was a great success. 50 attendees including members and non-members joined our tour of the Audubon Insectarium led by Steve Dorand, vice president of design and exhibitry at Audubon Nature Institute.
He spoke about the Historic Customs house that the insectarium is located in, which is the oldest customs house in the US. The interior of the Insectarium is spectacular and each room brings you into a different world of a bug's life.  We experienced the life of an ant, some of us tried bug delicacies, and we were able to stroll through the butterfly exhibit. After the tour we ate lunch at Filipe's sponsored by Michael Boykin, Inc. Thank you to all who made this awesome tour a success: Rachel Smith, Steve Dorand, Michael Boykin, and Audubon Nature Institute!
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The Mississippi City Center kicked off 2009 with a meeting in Jackson, MS on January 16th hosted at Business Interiors. We had more than 45 architects, designers and industry members in attendance. Special thanks to Kevin Leaumont with ASI Sign  Systems for sponsoring our event and driving up from New Orleans for a very interesting and informative CEU on ADA Signage requirements as they are evolving. He discussed current ADA requirements as well as consideration of soon to be implemented requirements as well. Many thanks also to David Houpt with Business Interiors for having us !! As well as allowing the IIDA Board full day accessibility to a meeting environment for our first board meeting to be hosted in the Jackson area. We had record attendance from the board members !! Thank you to them for taking the time to travel and meet !! We want to continue growing our newly renamed - JACKSON CITY CENTER - and encourage the launch of a new GULFCOAST CITY CENTER !! We want to serve all our chapter members in a gratifying and ambitious way !! We are looking forward to seeing you in February for another wonderful CEU to be provided by Global's Kim McConnell at Offisource. ______________________________________________________ |
Digital Design Magazine Seeks Submissions
Varvana.com is a new digital design magazine showcasing the most beautiful houses and apartments in the nation. When it launches this spring, Varvana will allow readers to peruse thousands of upscale interiors culled from the portfolios of the nation's top designers and architects. Readers will be able to use the site to shop for a design professional, get decorating ideas, discover new products, and enjoy tours of exclusive trade fairs and show houses.
Varvana is soliciting photographs of recent residential projects for inclusion on the site. There is no charge to show your work on Varvana, making it a great way to market your services and share your portfolio with a wider audience. (Previously published projects are welcome.) Qualifying homes must be well-furnished, professionally photographed, and should feature at least five completed spaces. Homeowners can remain anonymous, and every photo will be accompanied by the designer's name and a link to his or her Web site.
For complete details visit www.Varvana.com, e-mail Fred@Varvana.com, or phone (206) 463-9550 weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
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Mississippi Coalition for Interior Design Legislation (MCIDL)
MCIDL has experienced a surge of interest and has recently restructured their Board of Directors, to include 14 member directors from across the state. Members anticipate the introduction of Interior Design Legislation during the 2010 Mississippi legislative session and would like all Mississippi designers to participate in a survey regarding the upcoming legislation. The survey should be ready for distribution in March.
During the upcoming summer months, MCIDL would like to contact all of our state legislators with information about licensing and we need help with this effort. We can provide names and contact information for those interested.
2009-2010 MCIDL Board of Directors
President (Mark Maloy)
President Elect (Beth Miller)
Director of Finance (Deborah Holstein)
Director of Correspondence/Outreach (Amy Crumpton)
Directors at Large (2) (Jeannie Wood, IIDA & Claire Hamilton)
Director of Ethics (Pat Agnew, IIDA)
Director of Professional Development (Sheryl Fox, IIDA)
Director of Emerging Professionals (Margaret Bateman)
Industry Partner Representative (Kyra Schaub, IIDA)
Director of Central Region (Stephanie Maley)
Director of North Region (TBD)
Director of South Region (Suzanne Adamo)
Student Representative (TBD)
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Renew Your IIDA Membership for 2009!
3 WAYS to Renew your IIDA designer membership quickly and securely: - Renew online at www.iida.org. Log in and click on Renew Dues. - Enroll in a payment plan by calling toll free 888.799.IIDA. - Mail the printed invoice to IIDA Headquarters with a check (please note the new lockbox address listed above).
With your renewal you will have the opportunity to contribute to the IIDA Foundation's Designing for the Future Campaign (tax deductible) and the IIDA Legislative Grant Program.
The 2008 Foundation's Designing for the Future Campaign will be directed to providing the Association with ongoing financial support in the further development and implementation of an IIDA-branded NCIDQ study course for IIDA Members.
The Legislative Grant Program is used to directly support Chapters working to promote the highest standards in interior design through legislation.
HELPFUL THINGS TO KNOW:
This is peak time for new applications and renewals; allow IIDA a little longer to process...HQ recommends that renewals be placed on IIDA's website and are strongly encouraging new apps to include all docs and payment for faster processing.
The payment plan is available and members are asked to contact HQ for this form (it will not be accessible on the website). 6 credit card installments that must be paid by August and there is $25 service fee.
Also please note that IIDA has changed the lockbox address for check deposits to: 2424 Momentum Place, Chicago, IL 60689-5324. It is imperative that you notify your accounting department of this new address to avoid delays in processing your 2009 renewal payment.
For more information, contact membership@iida.org
Thank you for your continued support of the Association. We look forward to shaping the future of design together.
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| CAN YOU FIND IT?
We have a brick paver at the LaHouse Project in Baton Rouge, LA. It is inscribed with "IIDA Delta Chapter" and has been installed on the scenic landscape trail somewhere on the seven acre site.
WE CHALLENGE YOU to find it!!!
Send us a photo of you and/or friends with the brick. We want to post the photo in the e-newsletter.
SO GET GOING.........and find it!!
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2008-2009 Board of Directors
Top Row: Dru Lamb, Kyra Schaub, Mollie Saucier, Amiee Thibodeaux, Michael Boykin, Lisa LeBlanc, Kathleen Mumme
Bottom Row: Deborah Hadaway, Heidi Meibaum, Alicia Weichers, Jennifer Mitchell, Stephanie Becnel, Elizabeth Carter, Pam Bordelon, Tammy Patridge, Clark Wiederhold
Not pictured: Mark Reynolds, Ellen Waguespack, Pat Agnew, Hailee Davis
If you would like to contact the board members you can do so anytime by clicking on the link below. Scroll down the home page and click on CONTACT US for all the email addresses. We appreciate all comments and ideas.
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2-6 Student Mentoring Week
17 Lafayette City Center
18 Baton Rouge City Center
19 Jackson City Center
19 New Orleans City Center
March
17 Lafayette City Center
25 Baton Rouge City Center
26 New Orleans City Center
27 MS City Center - NOTE: DATE CHANGE
April
3-4 NCIDQ - Spring test
16 Jackson City Center
21 Lafayette City Center
22 Baton Rouge City Center
23 Board of Directors Mtg.
23 New Orleans Crawfish Boil
May
19 Lafayette City Center
21 Mississippi City Center
27 Baton Rouge City Center
28 New Orleans City Center
June
6 RE:Awards Saturday
15-17 NeoCon
No City Center meetings
July
16 Jackson City Center
17-18 New Board Retreat
21 Lafayette City Center
22 Baton Rouge City Center
23 New Orleans City Center
August
18 Lafayette City Center
20 Jackson City Center
26 Baton Rouge City Center
27 New Orleans City Center
Sept
15 Lafayette City Center
17 Jackson City Center
23 Baton Rouge City Center
24 New Orleans City Center
October
2-3 NCIDQ - Fall test
8 re:NEW trade show
23 Board of Directors Mtg.
No City Center meetings
November
17 Lafayette City Center
18 Baton Rouge City Center
19 Jackson City Center
19 New Orleans City Center
December
3 Lafayette Holiday Party
9 Baton Rouge Holiday Party
10 New Orleans Holiday Party
17 Jackson Holiday Party
Look for City Center email meeting notices for details!!
NOTE:
Lafayette-meetings held on 3rd Tuesday
Jackson-meetings held on the 3rd Thursday
Baton Rouge-meetings held on the 4th Wednesday
New Orleans-meetings held on the 4th Thursday
**Standard meeting dates may change due holidays or speaker conflicts.
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FORUM CORNER
Residential Forum creates an environment for development and exchange of knowledge among the residential community. It further seeks to promote awareness and the exchange of new ideas within the professional residential and interior design community.
What is a Forum?
IIDA forums provide our members with the opportunity to gain detailed insights into specific markets and areas of concentration. The forum offers a venue for discussion and dissemination of information on trends, problem-solving strategies and perspectives on current areas of design practice
Any questions on Forums or want to explore smaller group discussions?
Contact Elizabeth Carter, IIDA
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STUDENT SPOT
The Spring Semester is here.
REMINDER....Student memberships run from September to August.
Upcoming Events
Feb. 2-6 - Mentoring Week
Feb 6 - LSU Interviewing Day
TBD - Professional Roundtable mtg.
If you have any Campus Center questions or are interested in being a University representative....
Please contact
Clark Wiederhold
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MEMBERSHIP CORNER
Congratulations!!
NCIDQ has announced its Board of Directors for 2009. The 2009 NCIDQ President is Deborah Steinmetz, FIIDA, from New Orleans, Louisiana.
Elizabeth Allen passed her NCIDQ exam in April and is now a professional member with the Mississippi City Center.
February Birthdays
8 Heather Zeringue
9 Pat Agnew
12 Lisa LeBlanc
March Birthdays
12 Amiee Thibodeaux
We've made it to FACEBOOK and we have our very own group with a mix of all levels of membership interacting together. Event info and photos have been uploaded.
Members, please send us your news or a fellow member's accomplishments so we can share them with our chapter.
If you have something to share, send to Kathleen Mumme
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CAREER CENTER
LeFer Forgé, a drapery hardware company is looking for a representative for the LA/MS/Ark Region. The company is located in Florida and they are expanding.
If you are interested, contact
Chris @ 305.266.1984
Fax 305.266.5060
www.leferforge.com
New Orleans Area
Blitch Knevel Architects is looking for a Licensed Interior Designer with min 3-10 years experience designing and preparing interior construction details, millwork, finishes and lighting. Project management experience preferred. Proficient in AutoCAD 2004-07. Competitive salary/benefits. Fax resume & references to 504-524-5128 or mjt@blitchknevel.com
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Delta Regional Chapter
Baton Rouge City Center
Lafayette City Center
New Orleans City Center
Mississippi City Center
Campus Center Director
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