Spring 2007 - ASID Texas Chapter

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Fort Worth Design Community
By Connie Blake, ASID, Chair
No report available at the time of printing.
Lubbock Design Community
By Allison Lee, Allied Member ASID, Chair
In December, the Lubbock ASID Community teamed up with the IIDA
Lubbock City Center for a great Holiday Event and Christmas party.
Members from both organizations were treated to wonderful food, holiday
cheer and great door prizes donated by several local area businesses.
Members also participated in a lively “Christmas Sweater Contest”, where
prizes were awarded for the most original, most creative and ugliest
sweaters. We hope to plan even more joint functions with the local IIDA
City Center in the future, to foster friendships, continue networking and
enjoy camaraderie with our peers.
The Lubbock Community did not hold a January meeting, as everyone
was busy recuperating and catching up from the holidays. February, March
and April meeting plans are in the works, and promise to be insightful,
educational and entertaining!
For more information concerning upcoming meetings, events and activities
or to be added to the Lubbock ASID Community’s mailing list, please
contact Allison Lee, Chair at alee@leelewis.com or (806) 797-8400.
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Odessa/Midland/San Angelo Design Community
By J D Carter, ASID
No report available at the time of printing.
San Antonio Design Community
By Robin Black, ASID, Chair
The November meeting was held at Allen and Allen, a hardware and
plumbing showroom.
Robbie Jalnos, a master plumber, and owner of Steve's Plumbing,
spoke for an hour and a half on ADA compliance in plumbing for both
residential and commercial applications. This is the barrier free CEPH
that is part of the eight hours of TBAE's requirements in order to be
compliant in keeping our licenses as Interior Designers. We all felt that
we had gone to ADA 101 and beyond, and will apply the information in
our bathroom interiors.
Allen and Allen furnished lunch, and included us in their 75 year celebration
of being in business in San Antonio. We are most grateful to both
Mr. Jalnos, and to Allen and Allen.
December found us all celebrating with a Christmas Party hosted by
Art Inc. a showroom specializing framing of art, and serves as an art
source for both residential and commercial interiors. The food and libations
were wonderful and a good time was had by all. Many thanks to the
Grothues family owners of Art Inc.
At the Christmas party a large number of toys were collected for the
Children's Shelter in San Antonio. The next day these were delivered to
the grateful staff. It would seem that since Katrina the quantity of toys
had dwindled. For value of each toy, United Way matches in-kind, the
supplies so needed for the children who are brought into this safe place.
A letter of appreciation was sent from Katherine W. Hollimon, the Vice
President of Community Relations to the Texas Chapter. To quote from
this: "Over 100 years ago, a vision was founded on hope. Hope that we
can make a difference in the lives of children - each life touched uniquely
by the care and involvment of our supporters. Through your in-kind gift
of toys, you help us provide the essential necessities of childhood, inspiring
many happy memories."
After a poignant description of a staff member assisting a toddler with
an "abusive and neglectful past" to walk, the letter goes to say that
"The secure surroundings in which our children grow to trust are made
possible by your generosity. We wholeheartedly thank you, on behalf
of our staff and most importantly, on behalf of our first-time walkers."
Thank you to all who brought toys for these children. Such a little thing
that means so much.
There was no meeting in January as everyone is encouraged to meet
in Austin for the Legislative Days the 29th and 30th. This is the year of
the Legislative session and we are going for the Practice Act in Texas.
National ASID has sent 35K towards this effort. With the successful
passage of this legislation, only registered interior designers will be able
to do interiors in those commercial spaces governed by code.
February's meeting will be held at noon on the 27th of February at
Summer Classics, a new Industry Partner showroom, 2600 Broadway.
Lunch will be provided.
The March meeting will be held at ProSource, 12919 Flagship at noon
for a CEPH and product introduction by the residential Masland rep for
South Texas, Sharon Wilson. Masland is a national Industry Partner.
Lunch will be provided by Pro Source, an Industry Partner.