2014 promises to be anything but dull.  The frigid weather has not kept north-country designers under the covers!  In January, Rochester ASID designers designed and manned a booth at the Rochester Spring Home Show.  A full crowd listened to Kay Sargent, of Teknion, speak to a full crowd at r.o.i. Office Interiors in Albany.  Cynthia Leibrock gave a talk on "Universal Design for Health and Longevity" at the SU Design Warehouse.  These are just a few of the things that have been going on in Upstate/NY and Canada East - and this is just the beginning of the year.  There's more to come....

High on my list of upcoming events is REDISCOVER:  ASID Network 2014 - it's coming up fast -March 27-28th to be exact.  We took some time to rethink our Network event and we've come up with a winner at the MOST in downtown Syracuse's Armory Square. There will be a Trade Show and Open Museum, a USGBC CEU, and other ceu presentations, student activities and a RE.STYLE Competition -- Here's a chance to be creative by reusing typically discarded objects! Check out our event site: http://asidnyuce.org/events/rediscover-asid-network-2014/day-of-the-event/

Want to keep abreast of what is going on so you don't miss out?  Keep an eye out for our monthly newsletters, our mid-month announcements, and check out

The Chapter Voice blog:  http://thechaptervoice.wordpress.com/ , then Like us on Facebook:  ASID Upstate New York/Canada East, and use your smartphone to Log onto instagram and search "ASIDUNYCE".  There are lots of ways to find us.  Then share your projects and see what other ASID members are doing.

One last thing:  In case you hadn't heard, ASID members now have until March 31st to report their continuing education units. 

Congratulations to our elected leadership and thank you to all who voted in the election process.

 Anne Adesso, Past Chapter President, reports elections are now complete and the results have been tabulated.  

Congratulations to our elected leadership and thank you to all who voted in the election process.  The results shown below will also appear on our chapter website.

 Terms starting October 1, 2014

                    President-elect:    Michael Moore

                    Director-at-Large: David Thomas (second term)

                    Communications:  Janice Medina

Continuing Board Members

                     President:  Corinn Soro

                     Financial Director:  Jill Sarkis

                     Professional Development: Mary Sue Schwarz

                     Membership: Lauren Zacher (second term)

Given the chapter geography there are various opportunities to become more involved with fellow designers and the chapter beyond being on the Board. Please contact Cathy Emilian for opportunities in your area.