President's Message
November is a month to celebrate, be thankful and to make important decisions.
- Celebration -Celebrate autumn with its vigorous and triumphant colors before its decline (winter) - hope you have had a chance to get out and photograph some amazing colorful foliage!
- Giving Thanks - Thanksgiving is a time to join and give thanks in a community - Thanks to all volunteers of the ASID OH North Chapter, past, present and future ones!
- Decision Making - We just had a chance to contribute to decision making at the national level during the past elections - hope you all exercised your right to vote for our nation's president.
According to Randy Fiser, CEO ASID, designers also have a reason to celebrate and be hopeful this fall as "indicators for the industry have begun to point in a positive direction." Research was completed and can be accessed via the "State of the Industry" report- providing an overview of the Design industry, including its size, its scope and financial impact. The report relates how the "interior design industry is contributing to the economy as well as the health and well being of all Americans." To access the report visit: www.asid.org.
Thanks to all who participated on the successful Fall Mixer event at Hinkley Lighting on November 5th. What a terrific turn out of practitioner, industry and student members! We had the honor to host representatives from ASID National and CST members that evening as well. Rick McCosh, Director of Chapter Services and Rick Peluso, CFO, spoke about the State of the Society and helped kick off RWDW (Real World Design Week). Participants had a chance to network, hear about the design concept and interior design decisions from the designer of the spaces, and tour the new facilities of Hinkley Lighting Headquarters in Avon Lake, OH.
Make another important decision by joining the chapter's new Sponsorship Program. This fall the ASID Ohio North Chapter is very excited to announce our new sponsorship program. Contributions at different sponsorship level will provide recognition for you and your company, as well as networking opportunities with a wide variety of designers. For more information, please contact us at (330)598-1861 or admin@asidohio.org. We look forward to helping you promote your business while helping the ASID Ohio North Chapter continue to provide quality programs - To get the most out of your sponsorship return the Sponsorship form by January 15, 2013.
Do not forget, as a member you are always welcome to participate in the decision making process of your local chapter as well. We thank all volunteers who have been consistently helping with our efforts; celebrate the chance to learn about leadership opportunities and stay involved!
Hope you have a great start of the Holiday Season! Happy Thanksgiving!
Best regards,
Cristina McCarthy, M.S., Allied ASIDPresident 2012-2013
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Industry Partner Spotlight
Baker Furniture speaks the language of style. Not satisfied to be of the moment, the company works to be of the movement, in the role of taste maker and innovator rather than a follower at the whim of fashion. The accent is on product - through Design, Materials, Craftsmanship, and Finish. Read More
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Keep Track of Your CEU Credits In One Place
Important Facts about the Interior Design Continuing Education Council, Inc. (IDCEC)
Now you can register and keep track of your CEU credits in one place at the IDCEC website through your assigned unique IDCEC number.
- Use of this registry is free for all learners who belong to ASID and IIDA.
- Access the IDCEC website at www.idcec.org. You can use this website to search all approved IDCEC continuing education units, report your CEU credit, and submit a CEU for approval all in one place.
- All learners who belong to ASID and/or IIDA are assigned a unique IDCEC number and are allowed access to the central online registry to report attendance and obtain an official transcript of their CEU activity.
If you did not receive a letter with your IDCEC number, please contact Brynell D'Mello at bdmello@idcec.org.
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Karlovec & Co., Inc., a design/build remodel firm, is attempting to fill the following position: Residential Interior/Kitchen & Bath Designer wanted.
Part-time position with full time opportunity. Candidate must be team player, great communicator (graphically, verbally and written), client-focused, have good design sense, be independent thinker but willing to take direction. Basic knowledge of residential construction required. Chief Architect proficiency is a big plus.
Send resumes to David.Young@Karlovec.com. No phone inquiries accepted.
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ASID Ohio North Announces a New Program
The ASID Ohio North Chapter is excited to announce a new sponsorship program. Contributions at different sponsorship levels will provide recognition for participating companies, while assisting the chapter with continuing to offer quality programs and administrative support.
Please click here to learn more! Please share the program with companies that you know would benefit from this exciting opportunity to market and network with the decision makers of NE Ohio.
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Upcoming Events
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0.1 CEU ~ Technologies in the HomeDecember 6th
3 pm - 4:30 pmLocation: COSE Office, 1240 Huron Rd., Cleveland, OH 44115 Presented by John Hannibal of K+Integration Systems. This course is free, but seating is limited! RSVP today to John Hannibal or call (440)724-0558. Holiday Gathering
ASID Ohio North Style
December 6th
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the upcoming holiday season with your Ohio North friends and colleagues at the Velvet Tango Room . . . just a few minutes away from where the Technology CEU is being held!
Enjoy custom libations and snacks!
Velvet Tango Room, 2095 Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH 44113.
RSVP to the chapter office!
SAVE THE DATE: December 14th
Feng Shui For the Work Place
Presentation by Cara Gallagher.
Hosted by Virginia Marti ASID Student Chapter
After-Hours Emerging Professionals and Students Welcome! January 23, 2013
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Learn from the Pros - Join ASID Professionals to hear a lively panel discussion on best business practices for owning and running your own interior design company. Several panel professionals from Cleveland will share their secrets to what it takes to succeed in the field of interior design. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Ohio Design Centre, 23533 Mercantile Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122
RSVP is required to the chapter office by January 16th.
Mark Your Calendar!
ASID Ohio North Tradeshow
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Plans are underway for the chapter's tradeshow.
There will be some exciting changes to this event so watch your emails for future announcements!
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Sherwin-Williams, Industry Partner Announces Student Design Contest
STIR - the Student Design Challenge has been announced by Sherwin-Williams.
Entries will be accepted beginning March 1, 2013. Students may enter as individuals or as a design team.
There are cash prizes for first, second and third place in each category. First-prize winners will also be featured in STIR magazine, and all winners will be featured in the company's email newsletter and Facebook page.
To learn more - visit www.swstudentdesign.com.
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Make Plans Now - Paris in the Fall of 2013!
Virginia Marti College of Art & Design invites you to join their tour to Paris in September 2013!
The tour departs Cleveland on September 19, 2013 for 11 days.
For information on tour highlights and cost breakdown, please contact Cristina McCarthy. Reservations are now being accepted.
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 Do you know someone thinking about joining ASID? Encourage them to join and YOU benefit at the same time! Have the new member write your member ID number on their application or when they apply online. Once the new member has been active for four months, you receive a voucher code for $50 that can be used towards membership dues or anything in the ASID store.
Who should you share the love with? Think about your network of colleagues and friends. A designer can refer Industry Partners and Industry Partners can refer designers. Don't be shy; everyone could use a lil' love! Click here to download membership applications!
Share the Love. Build an even stronger network of interior design professionals.
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