Happy Spring fellow NKBA Puget Sound members!
As we are busy and growing keeping our customers at the forefront of our minds becomes increasingly important. We hope to see you all at this months chapter event, May 28th, as Denise Dick our NKBA national Vice President talks to us about "Building Customer Awareness". Hope to see you all at Bradlee!
All my best,
Your NKBA Puget Sound President,
Kayron Brewer, CKD CBD
Studio K B
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| Membership Has its Rewards Puget Sound Chapter- NKBA Membership Drive April 15th-May 15th Our chapter is holding the first installment of our annual membership drive running now thru May 15th. NEW MEMBERS can join now for pro-rated dues and we'll waive the $100 application fee! Special applications apply to this offer, requests for applications should be directed to Jolie Wiles, VP of Membership: [email protected] Share with your fellow colleagues who have yet to become members! Welcome new members! |
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NKBA DESIGN AWARDS GALA 2015
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Gala will be held June 25
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEWS
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THE NKBA IS WORKING HARD TO PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO WORK. But every member should be watchful for any legislation activity in any state and report to our chapter Board.
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REMINDER: VP of Government Affairs Puget Sound Chapter Board Position Open. Please contact Eleanor Olsen at 206-784-0117 or
[email protected] to learn more about this opportunity to serve.
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| Don't miss our May 28th NKBA Chapter meeting with National speaker Denise Dick, CMKBD May 28th, 2015 5:30PM @ BRADLEE DISTRIBUTORS IN SEATTLE, WA  SIGN ME UP   |
We are pleased to announce the dates and locations for the Fall 2015 CKD & CBD Design Exams.
Applications for the Fall 2015 CKD and CBD design exams and retakes must be received at NKBA Headquarters by July 1, 2015. There will be no extended deadlines.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015 - San Francisco, CA
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Saturday, September 12, 2015 - Denver, CO
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Chicago, IL
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Thursday, September 17, 2015 - Atlanta, GA
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 - New York, NY
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Thursday, September 24, 2015 - Toronto, ON
NKBA UNIVERSITY
Visit NKBA.org and take advantage of the numerous online learning opportunities from NKBA University.
The listing at left under "Learn" narrows things down by letting one select Certification, or CEU, or NKBA courses, etc.
Candace Nordquist, CKD
Certified Kitchen Designer
VP Professional Development NKBA Puget Sound Chapter
p 253.273.2698
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More CEUs, Events and News
GRAY Conversations: Kitchen Design
at Bradlee Distributors May 19: 6pm - 7:30pm
1400 Elliot Ave. W., Seattle.
Space is limited, RSVP today!
This special kitchen-focused discussion spotlights how the best kitchens are being designed and laid out, and reveals the freshest looks in kitchen design today. Sub-topics will include the latest innovative appliances; fresh ways to think about workspace and storage; and what the future holds for this workhorse of a room, from both a commercial and residential perspective. Framed within the context of real spaces designed by our panel of experts, the talk will be moderated by GRAY's Special Projects Director, Stacy Kendall, and feature a Q&A at the end. http://graymagazine.blogspot.com/2015/04/gray-conversations-kitchen-design-at.html   Congratulations to the winners of our first ever Monde Home Products Bertazzoni Italia Kitchen Design Contest 2014! Check out the kitchen designed by our Grand Prize Winner, Vawn Greany, CMKBD of Collaborative Interiors!
Designers! Earn $$$ Specifying Jenn-Air Select Appliances! Register by visiting jennair.com and selecting the Premier Partner Program in the dropdown menu under the Designers & Trade Professionals tab. You'll be notified via email once your registration is approved and you can start claiming! 
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One Grand Prize Win
ner will be named
2015 VIKING KITCHEN DESIGNER OF THE YEAR!
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- Winning design featured in Architectural Digest, January 2016, in a Viking Range ad
- Prominently featured on vikingrange.com and social media channels
- National Recognition and promotional value of up to $150,000
- Viking Professional Range valued up to $10,299
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| Monthly prizes also awarded * deadline for entries is October 31,2015 vikingrange.com/designers |
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Ask about our volunteering opportunities
May
19
Board Meeting
28
Chapter Meeting at Bradlee with speaker
Denise Dick, VP for NKBA National
June
NKBA Design Awards Gala board assembly - Contact Jennifer Kowalski if you'd like to help out:
[email protected]
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Design Competition Gala @ Emerald City Trapeze, 2702 6th Avenue S, Seattle
30
July
No chapter meeting this month
Aug
12
Chapter meeting @ TBD-multiple venues
4
Sept
15
No chapter meeting confirmed this
month, support your local supplier
events, there are so many to
choose from!
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
Chapter member meeting w/CEU at
Abbrio with National Industry Speaker!
Nov
Multiple CEU's @ TBD
3
Board Meeting at TBD
10
Willis Lunch & Learn CEU
Dec
3
Holiday Party & Member Appreciation
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For more details..
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An extra special, BIG THANK YOU to the SPONSORS of the 2015 Design Competition this year! For more info contact:
[email protected] Thank you to all of our 2015 sponsors! You are amazing!
    
 
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NKBA PUGET SOUND CHAPTER BOARD FOR 2015
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| Here are YOUR board members for 2015, we are here to make this a great chapter for all of us. If you would like more info about a specific topic or are interested in joining a committee please contact us for more details!
2015 ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
President
Kayron Brewer, CKD CBD
Studio K B
206-898-1717
Immediate Past President / Chapter Representative
Roshele Allison, CKD CBD
NW Home Designers
206-601-9158
VP Programs
Caroline Jordan
Oregon Tile & Marble
Co-VP Programs
Allison Scott
LeBlanc Floors & Interiors
425-971-0894
VP Membership
Jolie Wiles
Willis
253-278-7952
VP Technology & Communications
Sally Addabbo
Interventi Design
206-992-1916
VP Professional Development
Candace Nordquist, CKD
Candace Nordquist Interiors
253-273-2698
VP Academic Relations
Jennifer Kowalski
Six Walls
206-275-3399
Treasurer
Kelly Brooks
Homeworks By Kelly
425-417-3183
Secretary
Amy Shayne, AKBD
Home Depot
206-354-3851
VP Government Relations
*** OPEN ***
APPOINTED POSITIONS:
Design Competition Chair
Vawn Greany, CMKBD
Collaborative Interiors
425-681-5313
Design Competition Co-Chair
Dawn Ryan, AKBD
Greene Designs
206-384-0038
Student Association President
Pamela Kalkandelenli
STUDENT
Sponsorship
Amy Olsen
Abbrio
206-753-2555
Storage Chair
Paul Valley
Organized Spaces
425-823-4847
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For more information on the student association and/or volunteer opportunities please contact:
Jennifer Kowalski VP Academic Relations or
Pamela @
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Showroom Sales - Seattle, WA
The Consolidated Supply Co. Fixture Gallery, our busy upscale plumbing showroom in Seattle is seeking a showroom consultant to work with architects, designers, plumbers, contractors, and individuals building or remodeling their homes.
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Irons Brothers Construction, Inc. is looking for a designer/drafter to add to our team, (hand drafting and CAD drafting skills are required). We will hire based on attitude and experience. Inquiries send to
[email protected], 206.306.7767
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Pinterest
photos, and
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LinkedIn group
is the best place to ask questions and share stories with other NKBA members from the convenience of your home, office, or mobile device.
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If you have photos of chapter events and other news, please send them to Sally Addabbo, 2015 VP Communications at [email protected]. Also,
Post chapter event photos and news during the year
on facebook.com/NKBAPugetSound to help spread the word about our fabulous group. Also, please contact her if you could spare a little time and/or knowledge with social media. Cheers!
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