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SPRING eNEWSLETTER 2010
President’s Letter
As the economy is stabilizing we are moving
forward in 2010 with renewed optimism. This refreshing energy
will give the industry a rejuvenating sense of creativity and
exploration, thriving more than ever to create exceptional and
extraordinary kitchens & bathrooms!
I am honored to serve as your chapter
president for the coming year, and would like to thank our
immediate past president, and current Chapter Rep, Chris Salas
for the excellent job she did with the NKBA Prairie Provinces
in 2009. We had an impressive year with increased educational
opportunities and successful new events! I would also like to
thank the NKBA members for their continued support to provide
the highest standards in the kitchen and bathroom
industry.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association,
Prairie Provinces will be bringing you some great events in
the upcoming year that we encourage you to attend. With our
ever popular annual golf tournament, a new stampede party,
Calgary and Edmonton Home Show participation and several
educational seminars and courses- it is a great year to get
involved!
PLEASE NOTE: We are always looking for
assistance in putting these great programs together, so we
invite you to contact any one of our chapter executives if you
are interested in volunteering! Also, if you are wishing to
sponsor one of our activities we would be happy to discuss
those opportunities with you. Thanks again to our great
executive volunteers and all chapter members who give of their
time, talent & sponsorship to progress this great
industry.
Wishing you all great success in your
professional pursuits for 2010!  | |
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your crazy Ideas... | |
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January
January 4-8 - Prep Course:
Edmonton
January 8 - Application Deadline
for SubZero Contest
January 14 - Chapter
executive meeting: Calgary
January 21-24 -
IDS: Toronto
February
February 1-5 - Interior Design
World Market : Las Vegas
February 4 -
Chapter executive meeting: Calgary
February
5 - Application Deadline for April
Exams
February 5 - 7 - Renovations Show -
Edmonton
February 17 - 18 Starter
Classes: Calgary
February 25-28 - Spring
Home Show: Calgary
February 25-28 -
Chapter Representative: Annual Meeting USA
March
March 4 - Chapter Executive
meeting: Calgary
March 6 - Design &
CKBI Exams - See the NKBA
website for location
March
6-20 - AKBD Exams - Calgary, Airdrie, Lakeland
College
March 23-24 - Buildex Show -
Edmonton
March 25-28 - Home Show:
Edmonton
April
April 1 - Chapter Executive
meeting: Calgary
April 14 - 18 KBIS:
Chicago
April 15 - Design Exams at KBis
(Hand drafting only)
April 27-30 -
Coverings - Orlando
May
May 6 - Chapter Executive -
meeting: Calgary
May Education Event -
Calgary: TBA |
June
June 3 - Chapter Executive
meeting: Calgary
June 25 - Application
Deadline for Sept Exams
June Education
Event - Edmonton: TBA
July
July 8 - Chapter Executive
Meeting: Calgary
July 8 - STAMPEDE Prairie
Provinces Member Hoe-down: Calgary
August
August 4 - Chapter Executive
Meeting: Sylvan Lake
September
September 2 - Chapter
Executive Meeting: Calgary
September 10 -
Golf Tourney: Red Deer
September 18 - Oct
02/10 AKBD Exams
September 18 - Design
& CKBI exams
September 16-18 - Home
and Interior Design Show: Calgary
October
October - Kitchen & Bath
Month
October 7 - Chapter Executive
Meeting: Calgary
October 21 - AGM: Robco
Cabinets - Calgary
November
November 2-3 - Buildex Show -
Calgary
November 19 & 20 - Strategic
Planning Meeting Chapter Executive: Maui
December
December - Christmas
Holidays | |
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Seminar at the Edmonton Expo Centre,
Northlands
March 23rd 2010 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Making Green Kitchen and Bath Design
Work for Everyone Carolyn
Cheetham – Architectural
Technologist, CMKBD. Carolyn is an International Board of
Director with the NKBA and sits on the International Council
of Designers for the NKBA. Locally, she is the VP of
Legislation for the NKBA Prairie Province Chapter. She
currently owns and operates Design Works by Cheetham.
Visit www.buildexedmonton.com to
register | |
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Attention NKBA
Members
There is an incredible opportunity for
NKBA members just around the corner!
Your Prairies Chapter Executive and Marketplace Events have
struck a partnership that will grow quickly in the years to
come. Together, we have secured a 10’ x 20’ booth in the
upcoming Home and Garden Show in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Show takes place at the
Northlands Edmonton Expo Centre, and runs from March 25 – 28,
2010. The booth will be featured as “Ask a Kitchen
Designer and Bath Professional” inviting the public
to a complimentary (no charge) 15 minute consultation in the
show guide, and associated advertisements.
As NKBA members, you will
have the opportunity to volunteer at this
event and get gain valuable exposure to in
front of the public by sharing your knowledge &
expertise, and meet with people looking for ideas and
help. Booth time will be allotted in 4 hour increments
(aprox.) and is available on a first come - first served
basis. You will need to register in advance ( you will have
until March 10th to sign up), and have your preferred
time confirmed. This is a unique opportunity for you as a
designer, to participate in the biggest and best public home
exposition shows in Alberta while helping emphasise the
importance of hiring NKBA professionals...
I look forward to
seeing you there!!
Sign up now!
Please contact me at: rz@rochellelynne.com
Edmonton Home & Garden Show March 25
- 28, 2010 NKBA Booth Schedule
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was the last time you did something for the first
time? | |
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WE NEED YOU!
POSITION OPEN: Golf Chair
POSITIONS
OPEN: assistants to various positions on board--contact
us!
POSITIONS OPEN: for Stampede
party! | |
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Sponsers REQUIRED for all events
in 2010... please contact
me! | |
| THANKS TO OUR 2009 SPONSORS |
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| EDITOR'S Note:
Because the focus is on 2010, in the eNews
and what the Prairies Chapter is aiming to achieve this year,
as the President touched on so eloquently in her opening
letter. I would just like to add lets have some FUN with Turquoise, in our kitchen and bath
designs this year. The Color of the
Year, as selected by the color marketing board! Perhaps
some of you remember this color tone from the 70's... its
fresher this time around! Why not introduce a bold hit of
clear clean Turquoise with the
Browns, we so love to use in our Prairies, design stories.
In the next eNews I look forward to
showcasing ALL the local Kitchen and Bath contest winners...
they were still coming in at publication date—so I was not
able to post them on this eNews. If YOU have a winning design
and haven't submitted it to me, please do so at your earliest
convenience (these will be contest winners of students /
professional kitchen and bath designers in the prairie
provinces chapter).
Happy Spring,  | |
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Pendini
Calgary Announcement
Don’t miss our winter display
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off For more info: sale.pedinicalgary.com | |
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