ASID August 2023 Chapter BUZZ

In Your Chapter...

PRODUCT RUNWAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

*Members must enter promo code ASID_MEMBER at checkout

to purchase the $80 discounted Member General Admission ticket*

PRODUCT RUNWAY 2023

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES...

In an effort to be able to donate as much money as possible to our 2 chosen charities, we are looking for financial sponsors to help fund this event. This is open to ASID Members, Industry Partners, Chapter Partners, Vendors, Businesses, Friends, Family, etc.

Thank You in advance for your consideration!

It truly takes a village…

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

South Central Chapter leadership teams gathered in Maumelle this past weekend for FY2024 training & planning. We're excited for the many new faces & so many fresh ideas brought to the table.

In Your Design Community...

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

September Event |CEU: Sustainability for the Future, Presented by OFS & Sponsored by LaHarpe's Office Furniture

Join Kaitlin & Katie for a lunch & Learn.

Date: Thursday, September 7th | 11:30-1:00

Location: Red & Blue Events Venue

1415 W 7th Street, Little Rock

Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 5th...

https://forms.gle/daxYHtJPnwcnCcmB6

CONGRATULATIONS to Shawn Thompson, ASID (National Solutions), for being recognized as the Central Arkansas "Partner of the Month" for July 2023!

Shawn can help you "Create Your Surroundings" with the use of her various wall products. She enjoys volunteering in ASID and giving back to the ASID members.

CONGRATULATIONS to Addison Moy, Allied ASID (H+N Architects), for being recognized as the Central Arkansas "Spotlight Member of the Month" for July 2023!

Addison is a 2021 graduate of the Interior Design program at UCA. She is an Interior Designer at H+N Architects in Conway.

CAR July Event: Painting with a Twist by Millikin | CAR August Event: Bowling Bash by Interface

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS

August Event | NCIDQ, Sponsored by Innerplan Office Interiors

Join us at happy hour to discuss all things NCIDQ in preparation for the October exam! Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Date: Thursday, August 17^th / 5:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Innerplan Office Interiors

100 W. Center Street, Suite 301, Fayetteville

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asid-monthly-meeting-happy-hour-ncidq-focused-discussion-tickets-691923851867?aff=oddtdtcreator

NWA July Event: How To Build a Charcuterie Board by Interface

NORTH LOUISIANA

September Event | Lunch & Learn with Coastal Tile

Join us for our next CEU lunch meeting – HSW and LSBID accredited. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Wednesday, September 13th | 12 - 1:00 pm

Location: Prevot Design Services

601 Spring Street, Shreveport, LA

Please RSVP by noon Monday, Sept. 11th to Lacy Jorden at asidscc.nlaevents@gmail.com

NEW ORLEANS

Things are beginning to stir again in NOLA! It looks like there are a few people onboarding to help get the NOLA Design Community active again but need your help. If you are interested in helping out or getting involved again, please email Kelli Gemmell at president@sc.asid.org

HEY YOU... YES, I'M TALKING TO YOU... YOU'RE NEEDED!

Have you thought about volunteering in your ASID Design Community??? Would you like to help make a difference in the value of your membership? There are many ways that you can volunteer and give back to ASID.

The New Orleans Design Community is currently looking for a few more people to join the leadership committee to help with planning events, implementing new ideas for engaging members, community service, etc.

If you're interested in volunteering or more information, please email president@sc.asid.org

Other news...

STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS

CONGRATULATIONS KAYLEE!

Congrats to Kaylee Hopper, Student ASID for being selected as the FY2024 Student Rep to the South Central Board of Directors!

Kaylee is a Senior in the Interior Design program at the University of Central Arkansas. In addition to her studies, work and sorority involvement, Kaylee has served in various leadership roles within the ASID Student Chapter at UCA and has also been recently named as a UCA Presidential Scholar. Kaylee is currently serving as President of the ASID Student Chapter at UCA.

INDUSTRY PARTNER NEWS & EVENTS

ATTENTION VENDORS WHO COVER ARKANSAS: THIS IS AN ASID MEETING THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS SO PUT IT ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!!

NATIONAL NEWS & EVENTS

We're excited to share that there are 18 members of the South Central Chapter that are attending Gather- Los Angeles next week. Over the next few months, they'll be sharing their exciting conference experiences with you.