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Legislative Updates

The Wait is On!

Article Contributors

Words from the President

'Cirque de Paris' Summer EventRecap

IIDA 2014 Annual Celebration

Ft. Wayne Wine Tasting Event

Launch of 2015 PartnershipCampaign

IDEA Awards 2015

Designers Give Back

2014 Fall Board Retreat

Editor Comments

Board of Directors

▪ Erin Jennings, Associate IIDA, Associate AIA President, CLC ▪ Nicole Kurtz, IIDA Past President

▪ Dawn Terry, IIDA President Elect & Treasurer

▪ Tracey Kessens, Ind. IIDA VP of Communications

▪ Larry Fuhs, IIDA VP of Membership

▪ Randy Veatch, IIDA

Words from the PresidentErin Jennings Can you believe it is already October? As we wrapup what has been one of the most successful yearsin IIDA Indiana history, we are so excited about thedirection of this Chapter! Your 2014-2015 IIDAIndiana Chapter Board of Directors have beenworking tirelessly and diligently to continue topromote, advocate, and support the profession ofInterior Design in the State of Indiana. We hope thatyou continue to take advantage of the offerings that IIDA Indiana providesmonthly. The IIDA Indiana Chapter Board of Directors returned from a veryinformation-packed 48 hours, just last month. The Annual Summer BoardRetreat was a huge success this year, with the common goal being thefuture vision of this Chapter. A HUGE thank-you goes out to TraceyKessens with Louisville Tile, in partnership with Crossville Tile, for awonderful experience in Nashville, TN! We managed to conduct acomprehensive Board Meeting, visit the Crossville Manufacturing Plant,engage in CEUs, and have a little fun, as well! You have noticed several enhancements to the Chapter over the lastcouple of years. The development of the Chapter Brand continues tomove forward. The IIDA Indiana Chapter Website is a great resource andtool for you to use, just within the click of your fingertips. The Brand of theIIDA Indiana Chapter has been developed more thoroughly and willcontinue to be the "look" for our great Chapter. You will definitely start tonotice the consistency in communications, if you haven't already. Ourprograms continue to flourish, as well, with the help of our generousChapter Partners - thank you! We have developed a more streamlinedplanning process for programs, giving you the notice you need to planaccordingly, and allow the Chapter to provide content-enriched programs,worthwhile networking opportunities, and hugely successful largefundraiser events for our Chapter.

Speaking of hugely large events, did you make it to Cirque de Paris?!Check out the blurb in the newsletter. What an event that was! We thankall of our event committee members and event sponsors for contributing tomake this event so incredible! Stay tuned, but I've heard the Golf Outing iscoming back in 2015? Exciting times!

As the IIDA Indiana Chapter continues to look forward, the Board ofDirectors continually challenges one another to provide you with the bestresources possible. As a result of the successes of the Chapter, we haveamended the Partnership Campaign, again for 2015, to include acomprehensive package offering. This "one-time" ask will allow theChapter to strategically budget annually, and still continue to provide ourMembership with the most value, as well as, providing our Partners withmore value in their contributions. You have shared, we have listened! ThisChapter isn't successful with each and every one of you, and for that, wethank you!

VP of Sponsorship & Fundraising

▪ Luke Baskett, Ind. IIDA VP of Student Affairs

▪ Asia Smith-Bey, Associate IIDA Secretary

▪ Laura Conlon, Associate IIDA VP of City Centers

▪ Lindsay Shutt, Associate IIDA Fort Wayne CC Director

▪ Jerod Nelis, Industry IIDA Indianapolis CC Director

▪ Sarah Savage, Associate IIDA Environmental Liaison

▪ Yvonne Rush, Associate IIDA Social Media Director ▪ Dawn Ter Horst Lantz, IIDA Marketing Director

▪ Andrea Cole, Associate IIDA Newsletter Director

▪ Melissa Laviolette, Affiliate IIDA VP of Advocacy

▪ Betsy Reilly, Associate IIDA Associate Member Director

▪ Jen Maynard, Industry IIDA Industry Member Director

▪ McKenzie Swihart, Ind. IIDA VP of Professional Development

▪ Lee Boyland, Associate IIDA Program Director

▪ Kim Strawbridge, IIDA CEU Director

2014 Chapter Partners

Platinum

Your IIDA Indiana Chapter Board of Directors is here for YOU. Pleasedon't hesitate to reach out to any of us with questions or concerns youmight have. Please utilize us as a resource in the design community. Weare here to serve you, and we welcome any feedback as we continue towork together in a forward direction. Thank you to all of the 2014-2015 IIDA Indiana Chapter Board ofDirectors. It is because of each of them that we have the resources andexperiences that we do!

'Cirque de Paris' Summer Event RecapTracey Kessens, Ind. IIDA IIDA Indiana Chapter pushed creativity to the max with their summerevent fundraiser this year, "Cirque de Paris." This event was thefirst of its kind for any IIDA Chapter across the United States; withover 200 industry professionals in attendance, guests enjoyed avariety of activities, foods, and music related to the Parisian theme.

Taking place on Friday, August 22 at the Historic AmbassadorHouse and Gardens in Fishers, guests participated in interactivegames, were entertained by a live acrobatic aerial act, caricatureartist and strolling mime, and enjoyed a complimentary French winetasting.

Guests were invited to dress the role and come wearing their"interpretation of Paris." Some channeled Coco in a petit blackdress, Marie Antoinette, their favorite French building or a simpleblack beret. Costume contest prizes were awarded for mostcreative and most authentic costumes.

The annual summer event is a fundraiser for the IIDA IndianaChapter. Money raised through industry sponsorship helps coveroperating expenses and funds other educational and social eventshosted throughout the year. ...continued here.

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GoldRJE Interiors / Knoll d2p / Kimball

SilverShaw Mayer Fabrics Blakley CorporationPPGMiles DesignJasper SeatingSteelcase / Business Furniture/ Coalesse / Designtex

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2015 Partnership Campaign

Have you seen our new Partnership Campaign? We are excited for 2015 and hope that you are too! If you're interested in becoming an IIDA Indiana Chapter Partner, there are many different opportunities to take part in. Please refer to the link below for more info.

Please help us make 2015 our best

year yet!

View all 'Cirque de Paris' Photos

IIDA 2014 Annual CelebrationDawn Ter Horst Lantz, IIDA The IIDA Indiana Chapter hosted their first solo "Annual Celebration"event this past July. The event was hosted at Grey Market Wineand included a blind wine tasting put on by the "GMW Boss".Previously co-hosted as a joint event with ASID and IDCI, as achance to discuss legislative issues, the IIDA Indiana Chapterdecided to shift focus and use this event to celebrate those thatworked hard for our Chapter this past year. Guests included currentand incoming board members and all of our various committeemembers. Committee members and outgoing board members wererecognized by their peers and thanked for their service to IIDA. Thenew 2014-2015 Board of Directors and Chapter President, ErinJennings, were sworn in with an Oath of Office. We also selectedand honored our first ever IIDA Indiana Chapter Member andDirector of the year! Member of the year, Tracey Kessens, receivedthis honor due to the hard work and extreme time commitment thatwent in to planning and creating a new summer fundraising event forour Chapter. Director of the year, Dawn Terry, received this honordue to her hard work at reorganizing the Ft. Wayne City Center and

Upcoming Events View all events here Tour of Eskenazi Health October 28, 2014 12:00 - 1:00 pm

IMA Tour Contemporary Design Gallery November 6, 2014 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mohawk CEU / Chicago Holiday Shopping Trip December 9, 2014 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

IIDA Holiday Event TBD - more info to come

Updates to LegislationMelissa Laviolette

The state of Indiana does notcurrently have any active legislationpertaining to interior design as SenateBill 0250, otherwise known as theERASER Bill, was tabled. Ourefforts have been focused onadvocacy education and raisingawareness for the interior designprofession. A 6-part CEU seriestitled `Use Your Voice' wrapped up inSeptember and provided education ona wide range of topics from building agrass roots effort to state lobbyingbasics. We are working closely withthe Interior Design Coalition ofIndiana (IDCI) to stay on top of anynew legislative efforts as well as toprovide some fun events in theupcoming year. We are currently inthe process of applying for the IIDALegislative Grant, which wouldprovide us with the means to put onprograms, continuing education, andsupport other legislative efforts. Wewere awarded this grant last year andare hoping to receive support in theupcoming year. Please look for coming updates onthe 2nd annual Legislative

working with our Chapter to increase its outreach and success. Inaddition, the previous two Past Presidents of the Chapter were bothacknowledged and recognized. A very special "thank you" to NicoleKurtz, 2013-2014 Chapter President and Dawn Ter Horst Lantz,2012-2013 Chapter President. The IIDA Indiana Chapter looksforward to our next Celebration event where we will again get tothank and celebrate those that work so hard throughout the year forthe success of our Chapter!

Outstanding Director of the Year Dawn Terry, IIDA

Martin Riley

Outstanding Chapter Member of the Year Tracey Kessens, Industry IIDA

Louisville Tile of Indianapolis

View Annual Celebration Photos

Ft. Wayne City Center Wine Tasting atHeritage WineryLindsay Shutt, Assoc. IIDA The Fort Wayne City Center took a short drive north of the city onSeptember 22 for an educational evening, only this time it was aneducation in wine. The networking event took place at Country HeritageWinery and Vineyard. The winery is relatively new to the area, only havingopened in 2011, so this was an opportunity for many to visit for the firsttime. Designers and product representatives gathered in the Black BearEvent Center and quickly learned how the event space earned its nameonce they saw the two bears guarding the door.

Appreciation Day to be held inconjunction with the Interior DesignCoalition of Indiana (IDCI) and theAmerican Society of InteriorDesigners (ASID) in early 2015. Theevent will show Indiana legislatorsappreciation for their continuedsupport and recognition of the InteriorDesign profession.

ZeroLandfill Indy Sarah Savage

Hey Design Industry!

We are looking for architecture/ design libraries and showrooms tocontribute expired materials andsamples.

We need volunteers to sort anddistribute the samples. We arelooking for artists,educators, students and communitymembers to use the samples.

We've got lots of 'looking' goingon! Soon, Indianapolis will join citiesacross the country in this creativeupcycling program.

Interested in donating samples,helping sort samples or shopping forfree art supplies??? Please email:zerolandfillindy@gmail.com

Coming in November 2014!More Info Here

After checking in and taking advantage of photo ops with the animals,everyone found their way to the bar to see what Country Heritage had tooffer. And they were not disappointed. With 30 wines on the tasting menuand two knowledgeable bartenders, there was something for all.Attendees learned that Country Heritage specializes in fruit wines andeven got to sample the wine of the month. A delicious and well-presentedspread from Earth Fare gave everyone something to munch on whilecatching up with friends and colleagues. One lucky designer even won abottle of wine for her early registration! With a few other wineries in theFort Wayne area and the positive feedback from this event, IIDA membersand guests might just find themselves trying out another local winery.

Launch of 2015 Partnership CampaignRandy Veatch Hello all! I hope that at this time you are in receipt of the 2015 IIDAPartnership Campaign that was e-mailed to everyone a coupleweeks ago. Upon review, you will see that the structure forPartnership giving has changed from previous years. This "one timeask" approach is designed to make it easier for our Partners toestablish a total dollar amount for the year upfront and allows ourchapter to better plan for all of the fantastic CEU's, valuableprograms, parties, events and celebrations that take place

THE WAIT IS ON!Betsy Rilley

Preparing for any test can be anxiety-inducing and challenging. However,preparing to sit for the NCIDQ is anotherlevel of stress. As the Associate MemberDirector, my main job is to help alleviateany stress related to taking the NCIDQ. In September, I hosted a panel sessionthat consisted of people who hadpreviously taken all or parts of the exam.Anyone who was interested in or hadquestions about the test were welcomethere. We went over all of the parts of theexam, the costs, the time frames, and therequirements to sit for the NCIDQ. Thepanel members were more than helpfulin sharing their experience andanswering any questions that theparticipants had. After speaking with theattendees, I learned that the panel reallyhelped reduce anxiety and also, peopletaking the exam this year and next wereable to find study-buddies. I will beputting on another event in the spring,so be on the lookout for information! Ifyou ever have any questions about theNCIDQ or Associate Membership,please feel free to contact me at:associatemembership@iidaindiana.org. December 1, 2014Spring 2015 Application Deadlinefor All Three Test Sections(If you need additional info, please go towww.ncidq.org) February 1, 2015 Spring 2015 Deadline for IDFX SectionOnly March 28, 2015 Spring 2015 Practicum ExamAdministered

April 16-25, 2015 Spring 2015 IDFX & IDPXAdministered Once you have your results, we wouldlove to celebrate with you!Please share your success with us, sowe can feature your name in the nextnewsletter!

throughout the year. Should you have any questions as you lookthrough the 2015 Partnership Campaign, please let us know and wewill be happy to help navigate you through this new format. If youhave not received the 2015 Partnership Campaign, please let usknow and we will make sure you get one ASAP! As a reminder, all2015 Partnership registration forms needs to be received byDecember 31, 2014.

We hope you will show your support for IIDA Indiana as an IndustryPartner. Please reach out to us at sponsorship@iidaindiana.org ifyou have any questions!

IDEA Awards 2015 Nicole Kurtz

Come join IIDA Indiana Chapter in celebrating our amazinglytalented Interior Designers! Enjoy an evening full of food,entertainment and celebration. It is an event you will not want tomiss!!!

Thank You Contributors: Erin Jennings Lindsay Shutt Tracey Kessens Yvonne Rush Jerod Nelis McKenzie Swihart Randy Veatch Nicole Kurtz Dawn Ter Horst Lantz Melissa Laviolette Sarah Sarah Betsy Reilly

Editors Tracey Kessens communications@iidaindiana.org

Andrea Cole newsletter@iidaindiana.org

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Ft. Wayne & Indianapolis City CentersHosts, "Designers Give Back Night" at theBallparkLindsay Shutt, Assoc. IIDA The IIDA Indiana Chapter Fort Wayne City Center spent a night at theballpark on July 23 for the Designer's Give Back Night. This socialevening was dedicated to the Villages, which is Indiana's largest not-for-profit child and family services agency. The volunteers at the Villageswere in need of school supplies for the children they assist and designersof IIDA were happy to help! With a beautiful summer day and ParkviewField, home of the TinCaps, as the setting, Fort Wayne's designersheaded downtown with school necessities in tow. Kim Andrew, arepresentative of the Villages, greeted everyone as they checked in andone could see the joy on her face as the contributions piled up. Supporting the Villages was only the beginning of the night. The 27designers, family members and product representatives enjoyed dinner inthe Home Run Porch by third base as the game got under way. Theweather could not have been better and all in attendance cheered on theTinCaps, some even spotted Johnny, the mascot. When it was time to go,despite an eventual TinCaps loss of 6-1 against the Beloit Snappers,everyone left happy knowing Kim was leaving with a heaping bin of backpacks and school supplies to take back to children in need. Hopefully nextyear the TinCaps win...but with great food, friends and a much deservingorganization benefitting from the night out, the score was the last thing oneveryone's mind!

McKenzie Swihart, Ind. IIDA It was a beautiful summer night in July when IIDA Indianapolis City Centerhosted an event collecting donations for the Villages, a foster careorganization at the Indianapolis Indians Stadium downtown. Each personthat came to the event with a donation was given a free ticket to the gamealong with some Indians bucks to spend on the concessions of theirchoice. We gathered 50-60 donations that evening that all went to verydeserving children across Indianapolis. We look forward to hosting manymore gatherings like this in the future, so be on the lookout for many greatevents to come with your local Indiana IIDA Chapter!"

IIDA Indiana Chapter Fall Board Retreat 2014 Jerod Nelis, Ind. IIDA Yvonne Rush, Assoc. IIDA The IIDA Indiana Chapter Board was able to head to Music City for theirannual Board Retreat thanks to Louisville Tile and Crossville. In makingthe most of our time, many key decisions were made in preparation for a

great 2015 that has put the Indiana Chapter in a great position for years tocome! Two key initiatives the board had this year were to be proactive ingetting the 2015 calendar set, as well as getting the Chapter PartnershipCampaign defined to be able to be sent out this month. Both weresuccesses! The Indiana Chapter Board was able to share a great dinner and fun inPrinter's Alley on Thursday night that made for some great laughs andmemories! Friday the Board was fortunate enough to tour the Crossvillefacilities and see all the latest advancements and growths they havemade in the tile industry. The facilities are top notch, as are the productsCrossville brings to the market. The retreat was a great learningexperience for the Indiana Chapter Board on both a personal andprofessional level. The time was well spent, and the hospitality wasabove and beyond expectations!

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Editor CommentsAndrea Cole "Constantly improve your craft. Make thingswith your hands. Innovation in thinking is notenough." John C. Jay of Wieden-Kennedycreated a list of 10 Lessons for YoungDesigners, among this list is the quote above. This simple statement hit me with a punchwhen I read it. As our busy lifestyles surroundus and eventually consume every ounce of ourday, week, and year we tend to forget about the activities that makeus the designers we have potential to be. Take a step back from theTo-Do list, get off of your computer and away from your e-mails andtake a minute to improve your craft. Create something with yourhands and your mind, rejuvenate and keep improving your work!

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