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NOVEMBER 2015 News - Happy Thanksgiving!
PRESIDENT'S NOTE
Dear Fellow NKBA Puget Sound Chapter Members,

As Kitchen and Bath Month comes to a close, I must say, what a fantastic month we have had.  On behalf of our board members, I would like to say thank you to everyone that took the opportunities in October to participate in our Product Showcase as well as come for the Johnny Grey event at Abbrio. We had a tremendous turnout at both events and we couldn't be more pleased to share such successes with our members.  I hope you will join us for our next Lunch and Learn at the William & Wayne showroom sponsored by Willis.  
 
Warm Regards, 

Kayron Brewer, CKD CBD
Your NKBA Puget Sound Chapter President
Studio K B

MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS

 

2016 DESIGN COMPETITION / AWARDS GALA 
Well, it's that time! Time to begin planning for the Puget Sound 2016 Design Competition / gala event. With your help, we want to do-it-up even bigger and better than ever before! The ideas are already flowing but we need you to make it a success! 
  
The agenda of this first meeting is to discuss what the tasks could be and how you might want to help. If you aren't sure, no worries, your input is welcome - the right opportunity will come along. 

Just to name a few, here are some ways you could assist: help secure the venue, plan decorations, organize gift bag items, social media promotion, event signage, set up / tear down, entry packet review, proof information......and much more.
  
DATE: Nov 3rd 
TIME: 12:30 - 1:30
LOCATION: Luwa 13500 Bel-Red Road Suite 1A, Bellevue, WA 98005 / # 206.574.0770 
Please RSVP to Vawn if you plan to be there.  vawn@comcast.net  
  
Any questions or interest to help out, please contact:
DC Chair: Vawn Greany  vawn@comcast.net  
DC Co-Chair: Kayron Brewer  klbdesigns@hotmail.com

REMEMBERING THE 2015 NKBA DESIGN AWARDS GALA
Link to the evening's photos, courtesy of LUWA Distributing -
click: Photos and Slide Show and Slide Show.
Then click on "Slide Show" to watch a fun video!



  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SAVE THE DATE:
December 3, 2015, 5:30- 9:00pm
Member Appreciation Dinner
Glendale Country Club, Bellevue

A celebration marking the end of 2015 and all of the hard work of you and your colleagues! Come for the camaraderie, stay for the party. Dinner, and drinks included in the ticket price. Registration information to be emailed soon! 

*We'll have a raffle again this year, raising money to protect a designer's right to work. We're asking all members for gift-basket donations, of all sizes, to be raffled off. The money raised goes to fight pending title and practice act legislation, which impacts our entire industry.*
For more information, contact VP Programs 
(Allison Scott 425-971-0894 allison@leblancfloors.com)   

  
OTHER EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
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Monde Home Products' Bertazzoni Kitchen Design Contest, will be held from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015! This is your opportunity to showcase your best Bertazzoni kitchen designs for a chance to win  a Getaway Trip for Two to Italy! This is the second annual competition; last year's winner was our own Vawn Greany, CMKBD. For more information go to http://www.mondehomeproducts.com/bertazzoni-kitchen-design-contest-2015/
LEARNING & FREE WEBINARS
LEARNING
 
NKBA UNIVERSITY
Whether you're a novice or experienced professional looking to enhance your design or business skills or add to your credentials through NKBA certification; or a student striving to break into the industry, NKBA's innovative new approach to Learning & Professional Development is perfect for you.
Visit www.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.
For a listing of the current course calendar follow this link: http://www.nkba.org/Courses/LearningType/Courses_Calendar.aspx

New Certified Members:
Congratulations to the following members for achieving their first level of professional certification through NKBA, Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer. 
Allison LeBlanc, AKBD LeBlanc Floors
Rachael Krall, AKBD  Interior Dimensions
Jennifer Kowalski, AKBD  Six Walls
Lisa Price, AKBD  Jackson Remodeling
Judith Wright Sentz, AKBD  Judith Wright Design
Trisha Gaffney, AKBD  Trisha Gaffney Interiors
Shannon E Boyle, AKBD  Elements K&B
Briana Benton, AKBD 
                              
2016 KBIS Registration open!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)   Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS)  , is gearing up for another record-breaking event. Slated for January 19-21, 2016, KBIS 2016 will be held in the North and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Over 400 manufacturers and brands have committed to exhibit, covering all of the key industry verticals - cabinetry, appliances, decorative plumbing and hardware, lighting and surfacing materials - 40 of which are new exhibitors at the show.
KBIS co-located with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) in 2014, creating North America's largest residential construction and design trade show - called Design and Construction Week®.  The co-located events have enjoyed healthy growth, with over 132,000 professionals attending in 2015.
KBIS 2016 is poised to deliver a comprehensive schedule of experiential and engaging programming, along with new and returning exhibiting brands, and a full complement of learning and professional development programs offered by NKBA.                                                                                       
Approximately 100 conference sessions, providing opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), have been approved through the NKBA's Voices from the Industry (VFTI) program. Additionally, learning programs will be offered onsite through NKBA University and from NKBA Center Stage, and the association will again be producing its popular 30 Under 30 panel. New research, including the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report will be released during the show
For more info visit   www.KBIS.com

Johnny Grey- Self Report Your CEU:
Thank you to all who attended the Johnny Grey presentation Oct 15th, we had a sold out event!  Have ideas on who you would like to see next year? Please contact Candace Nordquist, CKD.
Reminder to self report your CEU credit if you are a certified member.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEWS
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. 
REMINDER:  VP of Government Affairs Puget Sound Chapter Board Position Open.  Please contact Eleanor Olsen at 206-784-0117 or   eolsen9218@comcast.net to learn more about this opportunity to serve.   

MEMBERSHIP
Membership Has its Rewards
Puget Sound Chapter 

Please introduce yourself to our new members at our next event! For questions regarding membership, please contact Jolie Wiles, VP of Membership: nkbamembership@outlook.com  
Share with your fellow colleagues who have yet to become members!

Welcome new members!
Judy Hedreen, Strasser Woodenworks
Corinne Sadowsky, Corinee Gail Interior Design
Nathie Katzoff, NK Woodworking


STUDENT CORNER
 
For more information on the student association and/or volunteer opportunities please contact:
Jennifer Kowalski VP Academic Relations or
Pamela @
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
 
Showroom Sales Associate/Designer ~ KOHLER Signature Store - Bellevue, WA for more information CLICK HERE
 
Abodian has two opportunities:


 
 
 
CONNECT ON FACEBOOK, PINTEREST...
If you have photos of chapter events and other news, please send them to Sally Addabbo, 2015 VP Communications at 
nkbapugetsoundnews@gmail.com
. 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!
In This Issue
SAVE THE DATE
Please ask about our volunteering opportunities, several committees could use your help.

  
Nov

3
Board Meeting at LUWA in Bellevue 10:am - Noon
3
Design Awards Gala committee meeting 12:30 - 1:30pm
10
NKBA approved CEU Lunch 'n Learn: EuroCucina, 
presented by  Mike Heatherman, sponsored by Willis, 
@ William & Wayne Showrooom (SDC)

Dec

3
Holiday Party & Member Appreciation Dinner
Glendale Country Club, Bellevue, WA
8
Board Meeting 12Noon - 4:00pm
Annual Chapter Board Planning Meeting at
Bradlee Distributors in Seattle

For more details..
SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!

 
      
 
 
 
 
   
2013 Keller Supply logo1  
  
   


 
   
    
  
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company  
   

For more info contact:
Thank you to all of our 2015 sponsors! You are amazing!


2016 KBIS Registration open!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)  Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) , is gearing up for another record-breaking event. Slated for January 19-21, 2016, KBIS 2016 will be held in the North and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Over 400 manufacturers and brands have committed to exhibit, covering all of the key industry verticals - cabinetry, appliances, decorative plumbing and hardware, lighting and surfacing materials - 40 of which are new exhibitors at the show.
KBIS co-located with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) in 2014, creating North America's largest residential construction and design trade show - called Design and Construction Week®.

The co-located events have enjoyed healthy growth,
with over 132,000 professionals attending in 2015.
KBIS 2016 is poised to deliver a comprehensive schedule of experiential and engaging programming, along with new and returning exhibiting brands, and a full complement of learning and professional development programs offered by NKBA.

"Our KBIS show is the indisputable epicenter of the kitchen and bath industry," said Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO. "We are gratified by the enthusiasm and investment of our exhibitors and attendees, and look forward to giving them the best experience yet in 2016."

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
Approximately 100 conference sessions, providing opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), have been approved through the NKBA's Voices from the Industry (VFTI) program. Additionally, learning programs will be offered onsite through NKBA University and from NKBA Center Stage, and the association will again be producing its popular 30 Under 30 panel. New research, including the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report will be released during the show
For more info visit  www.KBIS.com

 
NKBA PUGET SOUND CHAPTER BOARD FOR 2015
Here are YOUR Elected 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!
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
Allison Scott
LeBlanc Floors & Interiors
425-971-0894

Co-VP Programs
*** OPEN ***

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




Small commitment for BIG return!
Are you interested in getting more involved with our local NKBA Board?  Well, you are in luck as we have a few open board positions:

If you are interested in a position or would like information about helping on a committee, please contact our chapter President Kayron Brewer, CKD, CBD ( klbdesigns@hotmail.com) or our Chapter Rep Roshele Allison, CMKBD ( roshele@nwhomedesigners.com)
Hope to see you at the next event!

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  nkbapugetsoundnews@gmail.com. Email me if you have something to add to upcoming newsletters.