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New State of Tennessee ASID Chapter IDA Awards

2010-04-21T17:31:00.000-05:00

Please look over the following awards. Our state Administrator, Donna, has emailed this information to the membership. These awards have been changed from previous years so be sure and nominate and send in your form you received to Donna!

IDAs

1. Kenneth C. Kimbrough Award of Excellence

This is the highest honor bestowed by the Chapter. Presented to a Professional or Allied Member who has a proven history of participation in a wide range of ASID activities and community service over the years. Additionally, the recipient must be a published designer.

I nominate _______________________________________________

2. Educator’s Award

Presented to a member of the academic community, affiliated with an accredited school who has promoted the advancement of Interior Design education and has exhibited the commitment to enhancing the student experience and knowledge through education and example.

I nominate _______________________________________________

3. TN Humanitarian Award

Presented to a non-member who has championed the ideals of ASID’s platform directives of Sustainability, Aging, Health Safety & Welfare, and /or Global issues.

I nominate _______________________________________________

4. Chapter Service Award

Practitioner, IP or Student Member who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design by demonstrating exceptional leadership and voluntary service to support and promote the TN Chapter of ASID. The recipient of this award must not be a member of the immediate past or current state board.

I nominate _______________________________________________

5. Chapter IP Award

Industry Partner who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design. IP’s must have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding loyalty and support to the TN Chapter of ASID.

I nominate _______________________________________________

6. Emerging Professional Award

Presented to a practicing interior design member who exhibits a commitment to the professional practice of interior design. Applicants must have graduated form an accredited school within the past 5 years.

This award consists of 1 year of membership dues paid by Tn Chapter of ASID.

Recipients of this award are chosen by the immediate past and current Chapter boards based on the following criteria:

1. Completed application which would include information about education and work history.

2. Must submit a portfolio of at least 3 but no more than 5 projects in which you had significant participation.

3. Must submit a 200 word essay on “What it means to be a professional designer”.

4. 3 letters of recommendation from current members in good standing.

5. MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR PASSION FOR THE PROFESSION BY AGREEING TO SERVE ON A DISTRICT OR CHAPTER BOARD FOR TN IN THE UPCOMING YEAR FOR A 1 YEAR TERM.

I nominate _______________________________________________

7. Jane D. Reagor Award

Presented to a student who is affliated with a school chapter of ASID or is an independent student member of ASID in good standing who exhibits a commitment to the professional practice of interior design.

This award consists of a gift certificate for books and/or supplies to students in the amount of $100.00.

Recipients of this award are chosen by the immediate past and current state boards based on the following criteria:

1. GPA

2. Portfolio

3. Teacher recommendation ( 1 minimum, 3 maximum)

4. Must submit a 200 word essay on ‘What it means to be a professional designer” or “What you see as your future in Interior Design?

I nominate _______________________________________________

8. District Service Award

Member who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design by demonstrating exceptional leadership and voluntary service to support and promote an individual district of the TN Chapter of ASID. The recipient of this award must not be a member of the immediate past or current state board.

1. Memphis Area

2. Nashville Area

3. Knoxville Area

4. Chattanooga Area

5. Tri-Cities Area

I nominate _______________________________________________

9. District IP Award

Industry Partner who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design. IP’s must have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding loyalty and support to an individual district of the TN Chapter of ASID.

1. Memphis Area

2. Nashville Area

3. Knoxville Area

4. Chattanooga Area

5. Tri-Cities Area

I nominate _______________________________________________

AGAIN..Please do not nominate here on this blog! Please print the information and or contact our state administrator for your ballot.

Memphis District Meeting :: Ferguson

2010-04-21T16:28:00.000-05:00

Put it on your calendar, the last Memphis District ASID meeting before the summer break!

Back by popular demand, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting will be opening up their kitchens for cooking, eating, drinking and being merry. You will not want to miss it.

Where :: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
8100 Macon Station Dr, Suite 110
Cordova, TN 38018

When :: Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Time :: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Topic :: A great place to socialize

Memphis District Viking Tour

2010-04-13T14:12:00.000-05:00

From Walter Polk, Memphis ASID District Director

Don’t forget about the Viking Range Plant Tour scheduled for next Tuesday April 20, 2010
For those interested in carpooling, I will designate a place for us to meet in Memphis and then consolidate cars for the trip to Greenwood.

Date: April 20, 2010

Time at Greenwood:10 am to 3 pm
Location: Viking Plant

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Ms 38930

Event includes: Tour of the facilities, lunch and review of new products and programs.

RSVP: Let me know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. The Viking group would appreciate a headcount to plan accordingly.

PDH: This qualifies for a PDH and I will have certificates available for those interested. Cost will be $10/certificate

Please notify Walter Polk if you are interested in attending this really great tour!

Bringing Value To A Potential Employer

2010-03-31T22:20:00.001-05:00

While it seems the economy is coming out of its slump, the housing market isn't. This factor may be a key component to a lot of interior design and architectural firms either laying off practicing interior designers or refusing to hire new ones. The residential housing market is one of the key indicators of the economy and will have an effect not only on the residential sector, but also the commercial sector.

This can be very frustrating to professionals who have done their research in a particular market, have experience under their belt and have taken the time to enhance their credentials as a professional. But, there is hope. A lot of potential employers are reinventing themselves, becoming more stream lined, and starting to think there may be a need for additional designers to have on staff, IF they have skills which can enhance their business.

In the past when an interior designer would work for a firm, the firm was largely responsible for the marketing function of the business. They would put out the advertisements and the new clients with projects ready to go would call and hire them. This trend has changed. In fact, 1 in 2 interior design firms have eliminated design assistant positions and are seeking out revenue producers to market and attract new business. Answering the questions clients have and producing drawings are no longer the basis of hire. Most firms even state they are seeking new graduates to hire because they are easy to train, have the computer skills and are willing to do some footwork - all at an entry level salary.

If you are a member of ASID, you have a few very important tools at your hands of in which you can learn from and use to enhance your skill set during this down time.

#1 - Be sure you are familiar with how to use online marketing resources. There are so many out there today, most designers don't even realize what they can bring to the table - at no cost to the firm. Be sure you are on social networking sites, such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and the ASID TN website. All are designed for you to position yourself as a professional and helps to being additional value to an employer. After all, if you are doing it for yourself, you could even help with the business that is interviewing you. These sites are free to use, therefore opening up the lines of communication during the interview process and presenting to potential employers you know a lot more than AutoCAD and Revit.

#2 - Sharpen your selling skills. While you may have a lot of skills in the design department, be sure you are comfortable selling your creation. Attending seminars online, reading books aimed at sales and presentation techniques, and communication skills will make you an asset. no matter the environment you design, if your clients can't be comfortable in your confidence and with the design itself you will not sell the big picture. People buy one thing - feelings. So, be sure you can sell them on these points.

#3 - Blogging. We aren't suggesting you go out and spend thousands to create a blog. We are suggesting you blog at least 1-2 times a week using free tools available to you. There are multiple blogging sites out there. Blogger, Wordpress and Typepad are just a few to get you started. Creating content on your blog then posting the content to your social networking sites will only add value to your bag of tricks and quickly make you part of a growing community of online professionals sharing information with the rest of the world.

#4 - Sharpen your resume. This is the only thing a potential employer judges you on. Without an impressive resume listing all of the knowledge you have, not only from a design standpoint, but also from a marketing standpoint will definately make you a standout. Keep your resume short, to the point and professional.

#5 - Attend your local ASID meetings. You are a member of the largest professional organization for interior designers. Utilize your membership. From free CEU's to expand your base to meeting other practicing designers you have a lot of resources. Most designers who own their own firms or who are in charge of hiring for their firms will say they hire people they can trust, but mostly they hire on personality. Having a degree is a must, but since everyone sending in resumes also has a degree in interior design? That is the standard. So your education may not stand out. When people are familiar with you, they will help you in your job search. This is of course, word of mouth - which is the best way to gain the attention of a firm. Firms will shy away from hiring someone they are unsure of, or from hiring someone they feel is temporary. Set goals for yourself and be sure they are in line with the firm you are interviewing with. If your goals are not in line with the firm? You are less likely to get hired.

#6 - Funding a hire. Although the normal course would be to have an interview, get hired and earn a great living, a lot of firms will tell potential candidates they are not going to earn 40K the first year out. Or maybe even ever just working as a designer at their firm. As a candidate you have a number in your head you need to make to live. Yet the employer also has a number they know they can afford with existing market conditions. The two may not be the same or even close. A lot of designers looking to be employed do not know the cost associated with being employed. Tax rates and deductions are all part of the equation put into consideration when an employer makes an offer to a candidate. So when seeking a job be sure you are realistic with the number you are asking for. If you are offered a position, there is a large probability you will be earning less than originally thought, or until the economy grows again.

By implementing some of the ideas listed here - and bringing value to your potential employer, you will be on the right track. After you are in the office and working and implementing your skill set across a broad spectrum, you will become a valuable team member and increase your salary.

As more research is brought to light in this area we will share it with you all. These are difficult times but the technology is available to you as a candidate for a position can move you ahead of the pack.

Good Luck on your job search and as always be sure to ask questions here. If we don't know the answers, we will surely work our hardest to get them for you.

Graduating from student to Interior Designer.

2010-02-23T21:38:00.001-06:00

There is a time in every interior design students life when you start to get all jittery and nervous. Graduation is coming very soon for our spring seniors, and it is important to start the job search now.

If you are an interior design student getting ready to make the big trek out into the world, you need to be ready and equipped to handle the realities of practicing in this field. It isn't always pretty and it isn't always easy. In fact? It is hard work.

But the job search doesn't have to be a difficult one. If you are a member of one of the seven Tennessee student chapters, you have the world at your feet. Below are a few tips to help you make the transition and be ready to land your first job!

1. Ready your portfolio :: While it is important to be able to showcase your talents and design abilities on paper, it is equally important to showcase your knowledge of other skills such as the internet. As most firms feel as though they can do the interior design workload on their own without hiring new employees, having a grasp on blogging, photoshop, InDesign, and AutoCAD will lend new skills to the firm you are interviewing with. If you do not have a blog, start one. It's free, easy and show off your research skills and ability to communicate with the outside world. Be sure to include postings, any graphic work and CAD drawings in your portfolio.

2. Ready your warbdrobe :: While Ugg boots may be a staple for you in college, it isn't going to go over very well in the professional environment. Most employers look for a well coordinated overall style while in the interview process. You will be working with clients of all economic backgrounds, but you will need to be prepared to look your best. Just like the spaces you are creating.

3. Ready your goals :: Be prepared to have a direction you wish to go with a firm. Do your research on the firm. A lot of interior design firms have an online presence, but the overwhelming majority of them do not. But, utilize your mentors in ASID who are practicing to get feedback and information on any firms you may be interviewing with.

4. Talk with Industry Partners :: While they are a huge part of ASID, they are also the most knowledgable about how individual interior design firms work and function. Why? Because they are providing the wholesale goods and services to them. You have hopefully developed relationships with IP members during your time in the student chapters. If not, your professors will be able to help direct you into the right direction.

5. Start attending the district meetings :: This is imperative to landing the right job because you can interact and get to know everyone before you send out the first resume. Don't be afraid to stirke up a conversation with the members. They have all been in your shoes before.

Good luck on the job search and congratulations on taking the amazing journey through interior design education. The skills you have learned in school will give you the knowledge to succeed, and your ASID membership will only give you credentials as you work to build your business and rapport as a professional interior designer.

Congratulations!

ASID TN Designer Karen Kassen selected for HGTV commercial

2010-02-05T23:22:00.000-06:00

The Tennesssee Chapter of ASID absolutely LOVES to see our members succeeding in the workplace. This is a great opportunity for all to see how crucial it is to have the right professional at the right time for everything to fit together. We hope you enjoy her story and congrats Karen!

Karen Kassen, ASID, CMKBD got the call from a friend that they needed a kitchen and needed it fast! A pipe had burst and was leaking under the slab in the kitchen area. They were a family of four with two small children and a very busy lifestyle.
They wanted to work with Karen to make wise decisions in a timely fashion and knew she had the experience and expertise to get the job done.
Since she had the opportunity to rework the existing kitchen, which desperately needed it, she recommended relocating every appliance. She also closed off a window, installed a new door, opened the kitchen up to a keeping room adding a peninsula with counter seating and enlarged a cased opening into the dining room to allow for extra natural light.
Results of the remodel: more storage, better function with a more open plan, and an added “eat-in area”. New appliances and cabinetry contributed to the function of the kitchen and efficiency of the layout. The clients now have extra cabinet space that is not even being used.
The project was completed in approximately 6 weeks with Karen’s company, Kitchens Unlimited in Memphis serving as the contractor providing a “turnkey” job.

Personal Invite from MTSU co-Chair.

2010-02-05T23:03:00.001-06:00

Dear Design Professionals:

The MTSU Student Chapter ASID/IIDA would like to invite you to our 2010 Interior Design Student Showcase. At 5:00, we will kick off our event with our reception, student show and vendor exhibit. At 7:00, we will start dinner which is going to be a delicious stuffed chicken with all the works. At about 7:45, we have Cheryl Durst, Honorary FIIDA, LEED AP speaking. Then, we will celebrate our 5th Anniversary. So, please join us for a fabulous celebration and help blow out some candles!

The cost of the dinner is $25.00. Please, see the attached for additional details. Contact Amanda Sweeney at justdesignthis@yahoo.com or 615-578-4738 or myself at hilarywalkerdesign@gmail.com or 615-943-6306 to save your seat. We will need to receive checks, made out to MTSU ASID for $25.00, by February 17, 2010 to confirm your meal.

We look forward to seeing each of you,

Hilary Walker, Student Member ASID

MTSU Co-Event Chair

MTSU Student Showcase

2010-02-05T10:42:00.000-06:00

Our Student ASID Chapter at MTSU is busy prepping for their Student Showcase! If you haven't been to one? You should go. This is a great way to meet the talent and see the future of ASID with your own eyes.

Check it out, and if you go? Let us know how much you enjoyed it!

The ASID Census is here!!

2010-01-26T22:02:00.000-06:00

Getting the most out of your ASID membership is critical - you can maximize your experience by taking a few short seconds to fill out the simple and quick information gathering census!

Please help ASID TN by forwarding to all of your emails lists in with members of ASID TN.

Thank you asll so much!

http://www.asid.org/census

Memphis District Holiday Meeting

2009-11-24T17:01:00.000-06:00

Come out for the next Memphis District ASID meeting. It is going to held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 5-8 pm at Siano Appliance Distributors.

Thanks to Siano for hosting us!

National ASID Alert to all Members

2009-11-24T16:24:00.000-06:00

Dear Chapter Members,

We have just been notified by a former national board member in California that a company called Tealan is placing “robocalls” to practitioner members during which they say that they are placing these calls in conjunction with ASID.

Please note that we do not give out or sell members phone numbers at any time and have no relationship with this company as they are not and have never been an Industry Partner.

I have spoken with the company (which is an online retailer of Asian furniture) and threatened them with legal action if they did not stop saying that these calls are in conjunction with ASID. I just wanted to make you aware of this as we don’t know how many calls or the location of the members targeted. I suspect that they gathered the phone numbers from either the national or local referral services.

I ask that you not sell your mailing list to this company and we will ensure that our national mailing list vendor, In Focus, does not do so either. If you hear anything about these calls please let me know. Thanks much - Kirstin

Kirstin Hellwig

Associate Executive Director, Customer Service & Industry Partnerships

ASID | American Society of Interior Designers

HGTV Design Star :: Casting Announcement

2009-11-23T16:48:00.000-06:00

Are you a great designer?
Be a part of HGTV Design Star Season 5!

Do you think you have what it takes to host your own series on HGTV? Would you love the challenge of competing in a design-based reality show?

Here's your chance to be on Design Star!

Design Expertise: We're looking for great designers. Are you pushing the design envelope? Are you going all "green"? Are you taking the old and making it new and fresh? Whatever your design angle, we want to hear from you!

Personality That Pops: We want to see someone who shines. Design ability and expertise are most important, but you could wind up hosting your own show...do you have the personality millions want to watch?

Passion for Your Work: We're searching for designers who will bring the world of design and decorating to life in their very own passionate and unique way. The world of design is ever-expanding, so the more invested you are, the better.

HGTV Design Star is an on-air competition to name the network's next star. Finalists will compete in design-based challenges with one to two designers being eliminated each week. The contestants will be narrowed until the winner is announced in the final episode of the series. Upon which, the winner will become the host of their own design show!

If you are interested in applying, please email David Polanzak at dpo.casting@gmail.com with the following information:

Name:
Age:
Hometown:
Phone:
Photo:

Thanks you for your interest, and good luck!

ASID TN Chapter Newsletter :: 11.18.2009

2009-11-18T14:14:00.000-06:00

Want to stay on top of all the latest information from the TN ASID Chapter? Our newsletter just hit the stands, feel free to view it here.

Memphis District Meeting :: Thursday 11/19/2009 (PDH)

2009-11-18T13:45:00.001-06:00

Make Plans to attend the November meeting Tomorrow Night

Thursday 11/19/09, 5pm to 7 pm

Qualifies for a PDH hour in “Health, Safety and Welfare”

Tour of the Bridges Center

The BRIDGES Center is the first green commercial building in Memphis, and we will experience it like never before! Ordinary to Extraordinary: Learning and Leading Green! (O2E) uses the BRIDGES Center as a teaching tool to provide experiential, hands-on learning with museum-like interpretive displays, interactive learning stations and green leadership challenges. The O2E experience is a fun and engaging way to learn about one of the most important issues of our lifetime, environmental sustainability.

When Thursday 11/19/09, 5 pm to 7 pm

Where Bridges Center,

477 N 5th St, Memphis Tn 38105

TIDC for SMARTIES :: Information for your profession

2009-11-18T13:38:00.000-06:00

Thank you to TIDC for putting together this information for the members of IIDA and ASID. This is a great tool, because as you can see at the bottom of the announcement it spells out in clear language what the bill in the Tennessee system will accomplish. For more information, you may visit www.TIDC.org or contact any of the IIDA or ASID Board Members you may know to ask questions.

TIDC for SMARTIES

A Vocabulary List for the Interior Design Profession

Grass roots: Society at the local level. Grassroots activity occurs when people who share a common interest or goal band together to participate in the political process. TIDC’s grassroots began in 1989.

Watchdog: A person or group who guards against waste, loss, or legal practices. Every interior design coalition and association needs at least one watchdog to keep an eye on proposed legislation that may adversely affect interior designers. TIDC continues to be the watchdog for interior designers in the state of Tennessee.

Coalition: A temporary alliance for combined political action. When interior designers speak with one unified voice they are more likely to be heard. The TIDC Charter was filed in November 1990.

Tennessee Interior Design Coalition: TIDC is a coalition of interior design associations and individuals committed to promoting the highest standard of practice in the interior design profession in order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public; and to promote the common business interests and professional welfare of all persons and entities engaged in the profession of interior design.

Lobbyist: A person who voluntarily, or for a fee, represents himself or herself, any individual, organization, corporation or entity before the Legislature. They also know how the government works, inside and out. A good lobbyist is vital to successful interior design legislation. TIDC’s primary lobbyist is Don Baltimore.

Sponsor: A legislator who proposes and urges adoption of a bill. Choosing the right Representative/Senator to help push an interior design bill through the Legislature is essential for a positive vote. Our current sponsors for 2009-2010 are Senator Ketron and Representative Sontany; co-sponsors are Representative Haynes, Representative Harwell, and Representative Windle.

PAC: A Political Action Committee is formed by a special-interest group to raise money and make contributions to the campaigns of political candidates whom support their cause. This is the way organizations support their sponsors. Every interior design coalition should have a PAC. Only individuals or non-corporate entities (partnerships & sole proprietors) may donate to a PAC. Most contributions are tax deductible. TIDC’s political action committee is known as TIDPAC.

Title Act: A title act prohibits anyone not certified or registered by the state from representing or identifying himself or herself as a “Certified, Licensed, or Registered Interior Designer”. A title act does not prohibit professional practice or professional services by interior designers. A title act does not prohibit anyone from calling themselves an interior designer. Tennessee’s current title act was passed in 1991.

Practice Act: A practice act prohibits actual practice or performance of professional services by anyone not licensed by the state. The current Tennessee law requires licensing for individuals who practice architecture, landscape architecture, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering. The proposed Tennessee interior design practice act would require licensing only for interior designers who wish to provide non-structural interior construction documents for Assembly, Education, and Institutional Occupancies of any size, and Business and Mercantile Occupancies larger than 5,000 square feet or in buildings taller than 3-stories. Interior decorative services for these occupancies will remain the same as in the present law. Designers and decorators will be able to continue providing the exact same services they currently provide.

4205 Hillsboro Rd, Ste 317 | Nashville, TN | 37215
Phone 615-269-5312

This bill is supported by . . .

Knoxville District ASID Christmas Event!

2009-11-18T13:26:00.000-06:00

Knoxville is at it again!! Following up on last years successful gathering, everyone is encouraged to attend.

Please note the RSVP request.

Sustain yourself through the holidays!

2009-11-13T10:40:00.000-06:00

December 8th, 2009 from 4:30-6pm join the great folks from Shaw Contract Group at the Johnson City Ferguson Bath and Kitchen Gallery for this exciting CEU opportunity!

Be sure to RSVP by December 1st!

ASID TN Chapter President's Letter

2009-11-12T17:07:00.000-06:00

November, 11, 2009

Hello to all members! We are off to a great start for the 2009- 2010 year. As the incoming President, I would like to share some of my thoughts and goals for this year with you.
Our topics are short, but have huge impact. These topics are our goals that are part of our Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is a rolling plan that spans 3 years giving us a guide to what the needs are for our members.

Our first goal is COMMUNICATION. While we are one of the strongest chapters in the country, we are also demographically challenged. That means we need more leadership to connect to ALL our members. Your elected chapter board members have been working hard to get our new website up and running. This week it went live! Please remember that we need your information (articles, events, awards, announcements, schedules, pictures, etc.) that pertains to our community. This website is linked to our national website. We have partnered with DSA Publishing and Naylor, a multi media company, to facilitate our website and newsletter.
We are also utilizing Facebook, Twitter & Blogspot. These sites are linked to the website. www.asidtn.org

With our new website in place, communication will become easier. And that allows us to reach new members. There is a category of designers ,"emerging professionals" , that describes these designers as: recent graduates, in the workforce for 2-10 years, ambitious, leaders, etc...This is a category that we would like to become stronger in. With our new multi-media package we will be able to connect with these professionals, as well as, all the designers and design affiliates in Tennessee (and the world).

Your elected local and state board members are working very hard to give you( our members) the knowledge through CEU's, the relationships through meetings, communication through multi-media, products and services through our Industry Partners, design community information gateway through our national website, and so much more. Please acknowledge the leaders in your local communities because without them, we would not be as strong a chapter.

As a leader of this great chapter, I invite each of you to become active in your local ASID community events. We are actively looking for all your "Best Practices" that we can submit to national headquarters for recognition and to give each other great ideas to implement locally and state wide. We are also looking for those local leaders to become state leaders, and eventually national leaders. Historically, Tennessee has produced multiple national leaders that shape the future of our great profession, Interior Design.

As your President, my door is always open. If I can not answer your question or concern, I will happily connect you to the person who will. You may email, text, facebook, call, fax, write, or leave a message at my office. With so many ways to connect, these are the best for now.

I am looking forward to connecting with each of you this year.

Sincerely,

Jill Hertz, ASID,CMG
President, TN Chapter ASID

A New Website

2009-11-11T12:48:00.000-06:00

I am very excited to announce that today we have launched our new and vastly improved Chapter website, http://www.asidtn.org/. As equally exciting is that At Home Tennessee magazine has generously agreed to be the official sponsor of the website and we will be running full page advertisements in At Home Tennessee that will drive potential clients to the website in search of designers.

DSA Publishing, the developers and host of the website, work in partnership with 24 ASID Chapters across the country. Their expertise in design, marketing, and search engine optimization has resulted in some amazing results for the Chapters they represent.
Your Board of Directors has asked DSA to contact each and every member to insure that your information is correct, you are listed in the appropriate specialties and that you understand all the various options.

There is no cost to be listed and www.asidtn.org can be a very viable source of new business.

Please respond to this email and provide DSA with a convenient time they may call you when you will have access to a computer.

Thank you and I know you will be excited with the possibilities of this new opportunity.

Sincerely,

Jill Hertz, ASID

2009-10 President of ASID Tennessee Chapter

Deadline Extended for RWDW Registration

2009-10-26T12:40:00.000-05:00

Tennessee Chapter ASID and Student Members still have a chance to participate in REAL WORLD DESIGN WEEK. The deadline has been extended to Thursday October 27, 2009. There are several TN STUDENTS who need a mentor.

In the past we've mentored quite a few students in Tennessee, so let's keep up the good work!!

Want to Register? Go HERE

Good Luck and let's help get our students get involved!

Announcement :: October Board Meeting

2009-10-20T12:55:00.000-05:00

The October Board Meeting for the Tennessee Chapter of ASID will be Saturday, October 24, 2009, 8am-11am CST Via Conference call.

If you are a board member please watch your emails inbox for dial in information.

NCIDQ STEP CLASS

2009-10-20T12:00:00.001-05:00

STEP Class Information

ASID is proud to bring this educational opportunity the Tennessee Chapter. This STEP class has been updated to reflect the new testing format.

Important dates to remember:

December 1, 2009 :: Deadline to register for the Spring Exam

January 1, 2010 :: Deadline to register for STEP Class at Pellissippi State in Knoxville, TN

January 15-17, 2010 :: STEP Class in Knoxville at Pellissippi State

April 9-10, 2010 :: NCIDQ Examination Dates (locations vary)

You May Register for Step Here

New information on the testing format change for the NCIDQ Exam may be found here The Tennessee Chapter of ASID is proud to be able to work to bring you this educational opportunity!! Check it out and don't forget, the deadline to register for STEP is December 1.

This is our profession, and the educational process is one that never ends. Please contact other ASID members if you have questions about the examination itself or to gain peer support through their experiences.

Good Luck on the NCIDQ!

October in Tennessee :: Interior Design Awareness Month

2009-10-15T16:55:00.000-05:00

We are very pleased to be able to share this proclamation!

A special thank you to Gov. Bredesen for his continued support.

Please contact a Member of ASID to learn more about this fantastic month of October!

TN State Conference

2009-09-21T23:05:00.001-05:00

This year's conference was a blast! If you missed it? In the coming days we will be sharing some of the fun we all had. Look forward to filling everyone in!

A New Trick for Old Dogs....

2009-05-29T16:05:00.007-05:00

This afternoon I was pleasantly surprised when I received a letter from our TN ASID Chapter President, Tiny Jones, ASID. So, I will share it with you all and please - as always, feel free to comment!!!

This letter to all interested parties will prove to you that you can begin
to teach an old dog new tricks. When the younger members of the
ASID Tennessee Chapter Board decided that we needed to participate
with all new technology and talking about blogging and twitter -
I could not imagine what language they were speaking.

I now have learned

to blog

and twitter

and I understand about facebook.

I hope that we can make information available using these new and exciting
methods to promote ASID in Tennessee and our five districts.We must
always look for positive ways to educate the public about the work that we
love and want to share.

Let our motto be "Working together we will build a greater Tennessee ASID."

Tiny Jones, ASID
President of Tennessee Chapter

So, There you have it! What a trooper!!! Tiny has lead the TN Chapter of ASID to excellence and sees the wave of the future happening before her - And, being Tiny, she isn't going to be left out of the loop!

The old adage of "Old Dog, New Tricks" may be easy to say - But, Tiny is proof positive you can do anything you set out to do!

Further proving - "Working together we will build a greater Tennessee ASID"

Thank you Tiny for taking the time to send this fantastic letter!

Until next time!!!

Welcome to The Official Blogsite of TN ASID

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Welcome!

In the event you don't know who we are, The TN Chapter of ASID is a leading professional organization in the State of Tennessee which encourages our members to become active in the profession of interior design, continue their education, and advance our profession.

We have over 700 members in Tennessee. Our membership is comprised of several Districts in Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Tri-Cities and Chattanooga. Also, we have several student chapters throughout the state as well.

We hope to bring you to the forefront of interior design through this blog by introducing you to great interior designers, rising students, and Industry Partners in our state working to protect people through their knowledge of code, life safety, product offering and relentless work in keeping interior design education a must.

We encourage you to comment on our blog posts and to subscribe to the RSS feed, or through the Google Friend feed. We will be posting often, and will also be posting information on District related news. So, very helpful to help you achieve the most of your ASID membership!

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Next up? We are featuring information on the legislative status in the TN House and Senate. Phyllis Jackson, ASID and President of TIDC gave us an update...And we can't wait to share it with you!

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