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Dear ASID San Diego Chapter Members,
As summer winds down, you might think things are slowing down, but the opposite is true. Our chapter is already buzzing with excitement as President-Elect, Kristy Kropat works alongside her incoming Board of Directors and Strategic Planning Committee to shape an inspiring year ahead. New programs, fresh ideas, and an enthusiastic team are already hard at work creating meaningful opportunities for our members.
As for me, I'm looking forward to continuing the planning of our upcoming Design Gems experiences with Kendra Araujo, as well as our final chapter meetings of the year. And before we know it, Installation on September 30 will be here.
I hope you'll join us as we celebrate an incredible year of accomplishments, recognize our outgoing volunteers for their dedication, and welcome the new leaders who are stepping forward to serve our chapter. It's one of my favorite events of the year—a chance to reconnect with friends, celebrate our profession, and strengthen the community that makes ASID San Diego so special.
I couldn't be more proud of what we've accomplished together. This chapter belongs to all of us, and each member has the opportunity to help shape its future. How will you make ASID San Diego meaningful to you this year?
Best,
Kirsten Recce
President 2025-2026, ASID San Diego Chapter
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📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕕 5:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Lawrance Furniture - Encinitas Showroom
172 N El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024
Join ASID California San Diego at Lawrance Furniture for our July Chapter Meeting, Sourcing Beyond Borders, on July 15, 2026. This evening will explore global sourcing from both the vendor and designer perspective, covering manufacturing, materials, regulations, delays, project fit, common challenges, and creative problem-solving in internationally sourced design projects.
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September 9th at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: 1050 Los Vallecitos Blvd #351 San Marcos, CA 92069
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One Safe Place, an initiative of the San Diego County District Attorney, serves as a centralized hub offering comprehensive, wrap-around support for victims of crime. With locations in San Marcos and National City, the North and South County Family Justice Centers provide free services in a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free environment. Designed to support individuals affected by family violence, elder abuse, child abuse, hate crimes, human trafficking, and more, One Safe Place empowers survivors with the resources they need to heal and move forward.
Tour and Q&A by:
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Tracy Prior, Chief Deputy District Attorney, and COO of One Safe Place
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Luc Allard, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal at FORE Studio
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Michael Schlosser, Director of Prefabricated Interior Construction, CMS Interiors, Inc.
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The Builder's Perspective: What Every Designer Should Know
What does a general contractor wish every designer understood before a project begins?
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In the latest episode of Interior Design San Diego, host Rachel Larraine Crawford welcomes Chad Arendsen, owner of COAT Design Remodel, for a thoughtful conversation about the power of collaboration between designers and builders.
As the first general contractor featured on the podcast, Chad shares nearly 30 years of experience building homes, leading design-forward remodels, and creating systems that prioritize communication, trust, and exceptional client experiences.
Together, Rachel and Chad explore how involving the builder early in the design process can help avoid costly surprises, improve project outcomes, and strengthen relationships across the entire project team.
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Judging Details:
- Judging Dates: July 30,-August 13, 2026
- Platform: CPJAM (online, self-paced)
- Entry Load: ~15 entries per judge (possibly fewer with more volunteers)
- Category Preferences: We’ll do our best to match judges with their preferred project type (residential, commercial, etc.)
We understand that plans can change. If you’re unable to complete your assigned entries, just let us know—we completely understand and can reassign them.
Please share this request with your board and members. Those interested can complete the form below to be included in the judging pool. Assignments will go out just before the judging window opens.
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Keep your eye out for brand new upcoming events and experiences.
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We’ve launched a new official ASID San Diego LinkedIn page — your go-to spot for chapter news, events, and design inspiration. Even if you were connected with us before, please take a moment to click the link and follow our new page to stay updated and engaged with our community!
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