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The IIDA Great Plains Chapter is looking for members to serve on the Board of Directors for 2008 - 2009.  The following positions are open at this time.  If you or another IIDA member would like to be considered for one of these positions, have any questions, or would like a more detailed job description, please contact Nicole Dehut at nicole@gendsn.com or Stephanie Hosier at stephanie-hosier@saxtoninc.com

 

The Vice President of Communications' responsibilities include sending announcements and correspondence to members, publishing the chapter newsletter, and updating the chapter website.  These duties may be delegated to others, such as a website professional or a City Center Communications Coordinator.  The VP of Communications should ensure that any delegated duties are being completed and report to the Board of Directors at monthly meetings.

 

The Vice President of Forums' responsibilities include overseeing the planning and implementation of Forums programs and tours.  The actual planning and organizing of these programs should be carried out by the 3 City Center Forums Coordinators under the VP's direction.  The VP of Forums should report to the Board of Directors at monthly meetings.

 

The Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs' responsibilities include promoting legislative efforts to benefit IIDA's membership, and communicating with legislative coalitions & registration boards regarding the current status of interior design legislation & registration.  These duties may be delegated to others, such as a City Center GRA Coordinator.  The VP of GRA should ensure that any delegated duties are being completed and report to the Board of Directors at monthly meetings.

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STEP Workshop for NCIDQ Examination


A STEP Workshop has been scheduled for July 11-13, 2008 in Omaha at the Scott Conference Center.
Schedule: Friday: 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm; Saturday: 8 am – 5 pm; Sunday: 8 am – 4 pm


ASID provides the STEP workshop program to help candidates prepare for the NCIDQ exam. The program has been developed by educators and designers to provide participants with the chance to experience exams patterned after the newest NCIDQ. Through this process, participants can analyze their skills and assess which areas require further preparation. Most people who take the workshop describe feeling more confident and comfortable as they prepare to sit for the NCIDQ.


The full workshop fee is $300 for ASID members, $400 for non-members.

The registration deadline is June 27. Register online at: http://www.asid.org/bcdevelopment/step/ . Workshop details including exact location, directions, and hotel information will be included in your confirmation email once you have registered.

There must be a minimum of 10 people registered in order for the class to take place.  The Workshop will be canceled if there are not 10 people. The maximum is 15 people. First come, first serve basis.


Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Meg McGree, Allied Member ASID
402.449.0873
mmcgree@rdgusa.com

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Special Offer From Palacio Piano

Dear IIDA Members,
 
On Wednesday evening, June 11, 2008, The Palacio Piano Collection, Inc.'s billing office was hit by a tornado that was about a block wide. This tornado destroyed more than 60 homes, damaged more than 123 homes, damaged more than 12 businesses, and damaged Kansas State University (20 million in damages thus far) in Manhattan, Kansas.  It was devastating to so many people. We have supported IIDA and ASID members for a very long time now and will continue to do so when we rebuild and repair the damages. We would like to reach out to all IIDA and ASID members and let them know that we have several art case and traditional grand pianos that we wish to sell way BELOW appraisal values and at wholesale prices. We are significantly reducing all our pianos (none of them were damaged) to assist us in rebuilding.  This offer is ONLY valid with IIDA and ASID members and not the public. We will screen all purchasers so that only IIDA and ASID members will benefit. Please contact us directly at 785-341-7795 and/or email us at
katherine@palaciopianos.com for all the piano pictures and details.  We hope to hear from you... take care, Katherine Poole, Owner.

Pictures of the tornado and disaster are on www.youtube.com (type in " Manhattan , KS tornado").

We have pianos for your clients starting at $15,000 and attached just a few pictures for you to view. We would really like to gain some support to move these pianos in your client's homes. All the margin on our pianos will go to you... the designer. Thank you in advance for your support and kindness.

Kindest Regards,
Katherine

Katherine Poole
President/Owner
The Palacio Piano Collection, Inc.
www.palaciopianos.com
Katherine@palaciopianos.com
Telephone: 785-341-7795
Fax: 785-587-8451