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0703-ASID TX Newsletter:DSA-ASID News-Spring07 2/1/07 7:25 PM Page 1 Click on ad for more information on this company. 2 Cerulean Fleur… Classic Tracy Porter – Only from Savoy House. ARLINGTON 4001 S. Collins Street COMING SOON! COLLEYVILLE 5501 Colleyville Blvd. 817.893.1150 American Society of Interior Designers FRISCO 4467 Preston Road 972.731.5026 DALLAS WTC Suite 10085 214.747.2960 Lee Lighting Available Exclusively at www.leelighting.com
A Letter from the President . . . Dear Fellow Members, Unbelievable as it may seem but another year is upon us. I know for me 2007 has started with on a high note but also with the loss of a colleague of 25 years. It has caused me to take a look at my career, where I am, and where I am going. We are at an interesting crossroads in our profession. It seems everyone is aware of interior design – the consumer is inundated with information via television and print media. In my 35 years practicing in this business I have never witnessed such an interest by the consumer in our practice of design. Due to all of this attention it has never been a better time to be part of this profession and to be a member of ASID. At our recent El Paso Design Community meeting the chair, Sally Dinsmoor, pointed out several reasons as to what it meant to her to be a member. Many of her points were a reminder to me of why I became a member – interaction with fellow designers, great CEPH’s offerings, MetroCon and Legacy of Design, more information on current subjects than one could ever use, and assistance with the STEP classes to prepare for the NCIDQ to name a few. She closed with “Had I known how great ASID was I would have joined long ago.” I think many times we forget what is available right before our eyes; enjoy all of the benefits of ASID. Of great concern to all of us is the protection of our profession, we studied and worked hard to get to this stage and we understand the importance of being licensed. To protect this right the Texas Chapter supports the Practice Act currently being proposed to the Texas Legislature. In October I attended the ASID Legislative Symposium to learn about how to work with the Legislature and used this information on January 29th for Legislative Day in Austin where, in tandem with the Gulf Coast Chapter, Student Chapters, and TAID, we lobbied the Legislature to support our bill. My group of three Texas Tech students and four professional members visited thirteen State Representatives and four Senators. We were warmly received by both the staff and the legislators themselves, many interrupting meetings to talk with us. It was amazing to me how aware the legislator’s were on our issue, this is a testament to the work done by those who had preceded us in two previous attempts of passage of the Practice Act. Questions that we answered dealt mainly with what is difference between a designer and a decorator, why a Practice Act was needed and how it differed from the Title Act. We ended the day with a cocktail reception for the legislators and staff where we were able to connect on an even more personal basis. In all it was a very successful day for the over 100 energized attendees. The bill is currently being written and we do not know the outcome of Legislative Day as it affects our bill’s passage but we do know we will succeed, if not this session then the next. . The basis of the Practice Act is to ensure your right to practice. This will protect the profession by allowing only individuals who have the education, experience and examination, to practice Interior Design in “code regulated spaces”. The Practice Act will also allow the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners to enforce the rules regulating the Interior Design practice. As the bill progresses thru the Legislature we will continue to update you via the newsletter and email. As I am writing this article we have learned of the death of Irving Schwartz, FASID a beloved life time member of ASID. When the campaign began for a Title Act it was Irving’s words that convinced me this was what our industry needed in order to be considered a profession in the ranks of other professions. I was not fortunate to know him on a personal basis but I do know he will be missed by all of us whose future in Interior Design has been made possible by his efforts. Thank you Irving. In addition to following the progress of the Practice Act the Texas Chapter is working on the update of our consumer focused website – texas-designer.com and the planning for MetroCon and the Legacy of Design award ceremony for August. A lot is happening throughout the state so stay involved with your Community and join the fun. Sincerely, Fran Timbrook, ASID President Design Texas • Texas Chapter 3
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