March Newsletter 
March Newsletter

 It's hard to believe we're already entering the third month of 2016. With that being said, I hope everyone's year is off to a great start.

From time to time something happens that awakens and re-invites previous good intentions that may have fallen by the wayside... which leads me to reach behind and pull to the forefront the subject of 'Giving Back to Community'.

As many of you know, we named Folded Flag Foundation as this year's charity of interest and at only three events we raised $756.00 for them. If you have not had the chance to attend an event for which we collected donations for the chance at winning beautiful, donated items, we invite you to keep them in mind when thinking of 'giving back'. You can go onto their website to learn more about their organization. Donations of any size are welcome and tax deductible. Checks made payable to Folded Flag Foundation and given to any of our board members will be sent directly to the charity.
    
We are also proud to announce that we recently had a very inspiring meeting with Habitat for Humanity as to how our chapter is a great match for partnering with them. They are working on their upcoming event calendar whereby they will be accepting donated items for resale in their retail centers, as well we can help by shopping in their retail centers (there are two in the valley). We'll keep you posted on the event dates, and in the meantime I'm sure we all have those unused furnishings and accessories that would go far in helping this great cause, so start giving that some thought.

I hope everyone is on the path to a prosperous 2016 and want to remind you all that we get back what we give, and while we feel confident that you would agree these are two wonderful organizations, please feel free to inquire about any details you may have so that we can all feel proud about our work and giving back in the name of ASID.


Renee Gangeness, ASID
ASID California Central | Nevada Chapter, Finance Director 2015-16
Member Spotlight
Carol  Louise Whittaker (1957 - 2016)

After a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer, 
Carol died on January 26. But in the end she triumphed, never losing an iota of her pluck, verve and good humor.  Carol Tippett was born in San Francisco but moved to Stockton at an early age. In 1979  Carol was graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science with a major in Design. She remained in the Sacramento area and for the next few years worked for furniture retailers. In 1983,  Carol founded her own firm,  Carol Tippett Design and for thirty years satisfied scores of residential and commercial clients through her extraordinary skills in interior architecture and design. Two patterns emerged: Her projects routinely won awards in national competitions and her clients became lifelong friends.  Carol was certified by the American Society of Interior Design and served as president of the Central California Chapter from 1989 to 1991. A superb athlete,  Carol was a champion skier, avid cyclist, recreational runner and wilderness hiker.  Carol was a full participant in her community serving on several non-profit boards with a lifelong fondness for children's issues. She was equally comfortable chairing black-tie fundraisers for UCD's School of Design or dispensing hot meals to the homeless. She was also in high demand as a speaker at high schools and colleges particularly in describing career opportunities in her chosen profession. In 2001  Carol married Frank Whittaker. For their honeymoon they rode a tandem bicycle through Southern France. This set the stage for frequent cycling trips from Vietnam to Vienna.  Carol and Frank loved to host family and friends in Sacramento and at their Tahoe cabin. Many observed that theirs was "a love of the ages". It would be hard to find anyone who had a wider circle of friends or a richer enjoyment of life than  Carol. She often said that she was simply following Katherine Hepburn's advice: "Obey all the rules, miss all the fun." In addition to her adoring husband,  Carol is survived by her father Tom  Tippett (Barbara); sisters Susan Gorospe and Judee  Tippett-Whyte (Steve); mother-in-law Margaret; stepchildren John (Mandy), Tony (Jenna) and Sarah; nephews Michael, Alex (Sabrina), Travis, Spencer and James; niece Sarah Mimilis (Nick); grandchildren Samuel and Audrey; great nieces Angelina and Aurienne; and great nephew Atley.  Carol was predeceased by her much beloved mother Kathleen.  Carol's family wishes to express their appreciation of her wonderful teams at Sutter Memorial, General and Rehab Institute so ably led by Doctors Ciricillo, D'Andre, Wolkov and Wu. They are also deeply grateful to her dear friend Susan Foster who has devoted this past year to  Carol's wellbeing. Should you wish to honor  Carol, please make a contribution to The Sacramento Bee's Book of Dreams or Sutter Hospice. At  Carol's request, cremation services are private. A joyous Celebration of Life will be held at the Sutter Club on Wednesday February 10.The program begins at 3 pm and is followed by a reception. After a lifetime of accomplishment,  Carol achieved her final goal to die peacefully at home with dignity. "To cease upon the midnight with no pain." Keats

Published in The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 28, 2016
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2016 March-May Events Calendar

March 2
5:30-7:30pm
Setting the Tone - An Introduction to Faucet Plating and Finishes 0.1 CEU
at Premier Bath & Kitchen
2690 Sunrise Blvd, #300
Rancho Cordova, CA

Cost to Attend:
ASID Member: $25
Non-Member $45
Student $7

Co-Sponsors:
Dornbracht & Gaggenau 

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March 9
5:30-8pm
Specifying Custom Luxury Kitchens .1 CEU, plus Cooking Demonstration & Mixer
at Monark Premium Appliances
7370 S. Dean Martin Dr. Ste 401
Las Vegas, NV 89139

Cost to Attend:
ASID Member: $25
Non-Member: $45
Student: $7


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March 16th

LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
Reno, NV

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training
When: March 16th 2016 - 6:00PM to 10:00 PM
Where:
UN Reno- Davidson Math & Science-Rm 104 

Interested in getting involved in the Green Building Industry?  Opportunities are plentiful in the field of sustainable design and LEED is at its forefront.  Become LEED Accredited! 
 
    LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a green-rating point system, or a scorecard.  The more energy efficient and sustainable a building is, the more points it will earn.  To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 1500 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate.  This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name!  Just as buildings can be LEED certified, people in the sustainable construction industry can become LEED Professionals.  The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the only entry level sustainability designation and shows employers and clients that you have certified knowledge in the green building industry.  A new LEED rating system (v4) was introduced last month and this training course is one of the few that has been updated to teach the current rating system.   
 
 
Cost: $300 ($200 for full time students)
 
 
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March 17th
LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Class
Las Vegas, NV

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training
When: March 17th 2016- 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Where: UNLV- Architecture Studies Library

 
 
Interested in getting involved in the Green Building Industry?  Opportunities are plentiful in the field of sustainable design and LEED is at its forefront.  Become LEED Accredited! 
 
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is simply a green-rating point system, or a scorecard.  The more energy efficient and sustainable a building is, the more points it will earn.  To date, this course and its materials have proven to be instrumental in helping over 1500 students pass their respective exam at a 100% pass rate.  This course is offered at a quarter of the price and time as the competition and is geared at allowing students to graduate with letters after their name!  Just as buildings can be LEED certified, people in the sustainable construction industry can become LEED Professionals.  The LEED Green Associate (GA) credential is the only entry level sustainability designation and shows employers and clients that you have certified knowledge in the green building industry.  A new LEED rating system (v4) was introduced last month and this training course is one of the few that has been updated to teach the current rating system.   
 
Cost: $300 ($200 for full time students)
 
Register  Here   

April 6
CEU Event by LeGrand 
in  Sacramento, CA

Details Coming Soon...


Come to Visit the ASID Booth!
May 5
Time Billing & Contracts
at Cosentino Surfaces Sacramento
10015 Foothills Blvd, #150
Roseville, CA 95747
11am-1pm

Event Information...
Time Billing & Contracts

INCREASE YOUR PROFIT MARGIN

If your Gross Profit Margin (different than mark-up) is less than 40% and you want tangible tools and methods to get your design business to generate a much stronger margin starting immediately, this course will get you there.
  • Julia's new BILLING CALCULATION TOOL to calculate what your billing rate, mark-up and fees need to be to make the right margin
  • Understand which model is best for your firm by calculating actual margins using your real numbers
  • Break down mark-up, time-billing and design fee and how they translate to different profit margins
  • Understand what parts of your billing model need to be adjusted and by how much
  • Get clarity on what your target metrics should be for overhead, salary, owner's draw, COGS etc.
  • Get Julia's acclaimed HYBRID MODEL CLIENT CONTRACT ($1,000 value)
  • Have the tools, the knowledge and the contract to be ready to bill more effectively
  • Finally, take control of the financial side of your firm!
Julia will be giving attendees a template of her contract. 

This Course is a $2000+ Value being given at a discount for our members!


EARLYBIRD PRICING ENDS FRIDAY MARCH 11!  SO TAKE ADVANTAGE!


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May 11
CEU Event by LeGrand 
in Las Vegas, NV

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