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IINNTTEERRIIOORRSS 0077::Among the many opportunities afforded ASID chapter leaders,attendance at the annual national conference has to be my favorite.Like its predecessors, Interiors 07was held in a “destination” city,and San Francisco - what a desti-nation! Chapter presidents spenta long but informative first dayamong peers at the Presidents’Forum. That evening, husbandPaul and I headed to the Asian-themed welcome party hostedby the California North Chapter,where it was fun to mingle withPresident-Elect BBeetthh MMiilllleerr andLSU professor TT..LL.. RRiittcchhiiee. The

next two days were a wonderful mix of programs: CEU’s were ofthe highest caliber, and tours focused on design specialties andarchitectural styles.

Jubilation, the ASID Foundation fundraiser, was held Fridayevening at the San Francisco Design Center. Despite being outbidon exotic beach vacations, I had a wonderful time with old and newfriends. The wrap-up session on Sunday morning was an excitingone. We got a first look at the new ASID ad campaign, learned the winners of the Southern Accentsdesign contest, and listened to familiar Mardi Gras music as costumed characters tossed beads anddoubloons. I am glad to report that the ballroom burst into cheers at the announcement: ““IInntteerriioorrss0088 wwiillll bbee hheelldd iinn NNeeww OOrrlleeaannss!!””

DDEESSIIGGNN CCOOMMPPEETTIITTIIOONN::Get ready to show off your design talent! If you’ve never entered a project in the annual design com-

petition, why not start this year? Competition chairs JJuulliiee GGrriisshhaammand TToonnii WWyyrree have added a new category for sustainable design,reflecting our commitment to one of ASID’s platform issues. See “InFocus” or www.asidsouthcentral.org to enter.

LLEEGGIISSLLAATTIIVVEE NNOOTTEESS::An important change makes earning CEU credit for LLoouuiissiiaannaadesigners a little easier. Now, any CEU classified by IDCEC as HS(health / safety) will automatically be accepted, says boardspokesman DDeebboorraahh SStteeiinnmmeettzz,, FFAASSIIDD. For questions, visitwww.lsbid.org.

The MMiissssiissssiippppii coalition hosted a legislative training session on Feb.21 for about 30 students and professionals at Mississippi State.CCaarroollyynn BBeerrnnddtt, associate director of ASID’s Government and PublicAffairs Department, and PPhhyylllliiss MMoooorree,, FFAASSIIDD, of neighboringAlabama, discussed the basics of interior design legislation, gettinginvolved in the legislative process, and working with the opposition.

FROM THE PRESIDENTIN THIS ISSUE

PPrreessiiddeenntt’’ss MMeessssaaggee ................................11

OOnn tthhee CCaalleennddaarr ............................................22Second Quarter in Review andLooking Ahead

FFrroomm NNaattiioonnaall ....................................................22

FFrroomm tthhee BBooaarrdd ............................................22

AAbboovvee && BBeeyyoonndd ................................................33USM Habitat for Humanity House

FFrroomm HHeerree && TThheerree....................................33

AAtt WWoorrkk........................................................................33

IInn tthhee DDiissttrriiccttss........................................44 –– 55

IInn tthhee SSppoottlliigghhtt ................................ 66 –– 77“Think Green”Student Career Day

FFrroomm tthhee RRoosstteerr ............................................88

OOnn CCaammppuuss............................................................88Student Career Day

WWiitthh AApppprreecciiaattiioonn........................................88“Think Green” in Jackson andStudent Career Day

IInn FFooccuuss ....................................................................99Design Competition 2007

FFrroomm tthhee MMaaiillbbooxx ....................................1111

LLeeggiissllaattiivvee NNeewwss ........................................1111

Second Quarter 2007

Michelle Verdigets with conferencepresenter Glenda Andes and

entertainer at Jubilation, Interiors 07.

Mardi Gras characters heraldNew Orleans as the site of Interiors 08

ON THE CALENDARSECOND QUARTER IN REVIEW:Jan. 4 District meeting, Carnall Hall

Fayetteville, AR

Jan. 10 District meeting and CCEEUU, Innerplan Office Interiors

Little Rock, AR

Jan. 25 District meeting, Ariodante Gallery

New Orleans, LA

Feb. 1 Think Green CCEEUU and product show

Jackson, MS

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Feb. 8 District meeting, Cantrell Design Center

Little Rock, AR

Feb. 9 District meeting and CCEEUU, Embassy Suites

Rogers, AR

Feb. 13 District meeting, Rug Décor

Orange Grove, MS

Feb. 21 District meeting, Cantina Laredo

Shreveport, LA

Feb. 27 District meeting, Bevelo Lighting

New Orleans, LA

Mar. 1 District meeting and CCEEUU, Embassy Suites

Rogers, AR

Mar. 8 District meeting, Darragh Center

Shreveport, LA

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Mar. 21 District meeting, Restaurante Guiseppe

Shreveport, LA

Mar. 23 District meeting, The Curtain Exchange

Baton Rouge, LA

Mar. 24 District meeting, Marble Creations

Slidell, LA

Mar. 27 “Speed Marketing to Speed Your Recovery” Workshop

New Orleans, LA

LOOKING AHEAD:Apr. 5 District meeting, Norwalk Furniture

Little Rock, AR

Apr. 14 Delgado Design Expo, New Orleans

Apr. 18 Architectural / Interiors Photography CCEEUU

USM, Hattiesburg, MS

Apr. 24 District meeting, Dixon Smith Interiors

Baton Rouge, LA

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May 24 District meeting, Hall Piano

Metairie, LA

June 1 CCEEUU bbyy LLSSBBIIDD, Baton Rouge, LA

June 7 Wine and Design, Convention Center

Little Rock, AR

June 8-9 SSTTEEPP class, Delgado Community College

June 11-13 NeoCon, Chicago, IL

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� Please review and update your contact information atwww.asid.org TTOODDAAYY. The next roster should be in your hands inearly fall.

� Plan to submit projects in the annual chapter design competi-tion. New this year: a category for green design. See “In Focus”for details.

� Thanks to all who participated inour chapter’s “town hall visit.” Ourvisiting team was Robert Wright,FASID, immediate past nationalpresident; AnnMarie Jackson,Chapter Support Team, Director ofChapter Services Rick McCosh, andAssistant Director Jean Stanula.Topics discussed included retentionof newly-advanced allied members,support of student chapters, issueswith membership databases, thestatus of a possible merger withIIDA, and most importantly, thestatus of our chapter’s petition for achapter split.

We sincerely thank the LLiittttllee RRoocckk DDiissttrriicctt for providing refresh-ments and all-around support during the visit, and we especiallythank JJuulliiee GGrriisshhaamm,, AASSIIDD for hosting the “after party” for ourvisitors at her beautiful home.

� President-Elect BBeetthh MMiilllleerr,, AASSIIDD, has prepared the first-everonline chapter survey. Please visit this link,http:www.zoomerang.com/survey.zg?p=WEB226C4H82M9N oremail Beth at bmiller@caad.msstate.edu to take the survey. Bethsays, “This is your professional organization and it can onlyimprove with the involvement of its members. I lookforward to serving as your president, and I want ASID tohave a more prominent influence in your career as adesigner.”

� 3rd quarter board meeting: May 18, 1:00 p.m., Longue VueHouse and Gardens, New Orleans.

� Strategic Planning: May 19-20, 9:00 - 4:00, Hotel Monteleone,New Orleans.

FROM THE BOARD

� Pocket CEU’s debut in ASID ICON: In Jan/Feb, “WorkplacesThat Span Generations” and in Mar/Apr, “Designing HealingHomes” allow members to study articles and obtain CEU credit.For more info, see education@asid.org.

� Thank you to IIPP MMeemmbbeerr DDoonnaalldd SStt.. PPiieerrrree of Silk RoadCollection for providing our chapter’s auction item for the JubilationAuction at Interiors 07, benefitting the ASID Foundation.

� ASID’s new database will, according to the ASID CustomerService Team, “radically change the way that headquarters and the48 chapters manage our members’ contact information, interestareas, and business needs – get ready for some exciting changes.”

FROM NATIONAL

National visitors Robert Wright, left, andAnnMarie Jackson, right, with board members

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Approximately 45 students along with friendsand relatives worked from 7:00 – 5:00 everySaturday and Sunday for four straight weekendsuntil they had built the 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bathresidence. The ASID Student Chaptersponsored the house and furnished hot mealsfrom local restaurants for 60 people every workday. CCllaaiirree HHaammiillttoonn,, AASSIIDD along with JJooaannTTrraayylloorr,, IIIIDDAA oversaw the students as part of aclassroom experience in lieu of studio time. Inaddition, the students offered suggestions forfloor plan revisions and for a sustainable optionthrough the completion of renderings, construc-tion documents and presentation boards.

According to Hamilton, “This was a very intenseproject, and I was very impressed with thestudents’ ability to execute some of the hardesttasks such as installing the roof trusses, soffitsand siding. We had some great times and somenot-so-great times, but overall, it was anexcellent learning experience for the studentsabout becoming a professional, working as ateam and completing a challenging goal.”Students are currently working on a reflectionjournal which will complete the assignment inmid April.

See more photos from this event in the “On Campus” section!

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JJOOBB OOPPPPOORRTTUUNNIITTYY – Steinmetz & Associates needs both a summerintern and a starting designer for primarily commercial work. Goodspace planning and technical skills required. Email Debbie Steinmetz,FASID, FIIDA, at Debbie@steinmetznet.com or call 504-523-6129.

SStteepphhaanniiee AAddlleerr,, AASSIIDD had an award-winning project featured in NewOrleans Homes and Lifestyles.

AAlleexxiiss BBrroowwnn,, AAlllliieedd MMeemmbbeerr AASSIIDD, writes a column on store design forAssociated Grocers' newsletter

LLiinnddsseeyy LLeeggggiioo,, AASSIIDD provided tips for refreshing a home’s interiors forspring in New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles.

KKaarreenn KKeerrssttiinngg,, AASSIIDD coordinated a designer showhouse for New EraHomes, promoting the modular home concept in the Gulf Coast area.

JJuulliiee GGrriisshhaamm,, AASSIIDD had her Southern Accents design award winninghome filmed for HGTV’s What You Get for the Money.

ABOVE & BEYOND

AT WORKCCaassiiee DDeekkeerrlleeggaanndd,, AAlllliieedd MMeemmbbeerr AASSIIDD relocated from Lafayette, LAto New Orleans.

SStteepphhaanniiee SSiimmoonn,, AASSIIDD now living in Tuskegee, AL, and working on a25-unit sustainable lakefront development, hoping to get the projectLEED certified.

NNaannccyy BBoouunnddss,, AASSIIDD launched the “Spirit of New Orleans” artcollection, featuring her family photographs transformed into abstractart by the floodwaters of Katrina. Visit www.sonoartcollection.com forNancy’s story and more about the launch party, gallery exhibit, mediacoverage, and how the collection benefits the Arkansas chapter of theAmerican Red Cross.

Our deepest sympathy to PPaatt AAggnneeww on the loss of her mother

Members are welcome to contribute items for these sections, which will be published as space allows.

FROM HERE & THERE

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ASID students from Southern Miss lift a wall during their first day of the

Habitat for Humanity build in Februrary.

By the end of the first day, students were installingOSB and cutting out the window openings.

Day two was the hardest. Students installedthe roof trusses and windows.

The end of our first day. Not bad fora bunch of rookies!

Two of our “roofers” for the day were Matt Haskins and Jeff Carmody, both

interior design students at Southern Miss. Where’s Katherine, she was also up there too?

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Ever said to yourself, “I wish my ASID district would….(fill in the blank)”? If the answer is yes, we need you.

In this second year of the new chapter structure, it’s time to evaluate what is workingand what is not. If you have ideas for what would make the local or chapter activitiesmore relevant to you, please volunteer to join your district’s officers for a brainstorm-ing session, or call or email any board member. Better still, offer to serve on thedistrict leadership team – no experience required, but great experiences to come!

IN THE DISTRICTS

� BATON ROUGE: Our February 28th meeting at Juban’srestaurant was sponsored by Eykon Wallcovering. Members andguests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers during a free CEU andpresentation by VViicckkyy SSmmaallll of Eykon.

On March 23rd, the district’s monthly meeting was hosted by IPMember HHoolllleenn BBrroowwnn at The Curtain Exchange on CorporateBlvd. At this meeting, 30 yr. members were acknowledged andtheir pins presented.

DDeenniissee FFiittzzggeerraalldd will coordinate meetings this summer; Laurentakes leave for the arrival of baby Boyce. Thanks, Lauren, for ajob well done!

April 25: Meeting at Dixon Smith Interiors, 1655 Lobdell. Thanksto DDaavviidd CCooccoo.

SSAAVVEE TTHHEE DDAATTEESS::6/1/07: LSBID sponsored CEU planned for Baton Rouge

12/5/07: Christmas party with IIDA, Country Club of Louisiana

Acting District Chair: DDeenniissee FFiittzzggeerraalldd,, AASSIIDDdenise@bolick-distributors.com

� LITTLE ROCK: Our January meeting was held at InnerplanOffice Interiors and included a free CEU sponsored by SSuussaannBBeeaarrdd of Sina Pearson, Luna and Momentum Textiles. MMaarryy AAnnnnMMccCCoonnnneellll spoke about the properties of Crypton, the new“superfabric.” Everyone received a free Crypton fabric cleaningkit, Crypton zipper bags, and business card holders. Lunch wasprovided by Innerplan.

On the weekend of January 12-14, our district provided breakfastand refreshments for the STEP class presented by DDrr.. CChheerryyllMMyyeerrss,, FFAASSIIDD, of Oklahoma University.

The weekend of Feb. 1-3 was a busy one in Little Rock, as chapterboard members came to town for the 2nd quarter meeting, theannual student career day was held at the Clinton Library, and thechapter’s “town hall visit” followed career day. MMaannyy tthhaannkkss ttoo tthheeAArrkkaannssaass mmeemmbbeerrss aanndd vveennddoorrss wwhhoo ssuuppppoorrtteedd tthheessee eevveennttss!!

The February meeting was held at Arnold’s Flooring America /Cantrell Design Center on the 8th. Our hosts provided awonderful lunch for everyone, and CChhrriissttii HHiittcchh of J&J / InvisionFlooring spoke about color trends and forecasts for 2007-2008.On March 8th, our meeting at the Darragh Center in the Main

Branch of the Downtown Library was hosted by Industry PartnerAArrtt--EExxcchhaannggee of Hot Springs, who provided lunch. TTeerrrreessiinnaaBBaakkiinnss presented a slide show about the benefits and art stylesavailable through their company. A door prize of original artworkwas given.

Habitat for Humanity recognized the Little Rock District, one offour honorees in the Donor category, at the Habitat Hoe-Down onMarch 8th. TToonnii WWyyrree and AAlliicciiaa RRoobbeerrssoonn attended andaccepted a beautifully framed certificate on behalf of the ASIDchapter and the Little Rock district.

Congratulations to Korie Caldwell on passing the NCIDQ.

SSAAVVEE TTHHEE DDAATTEE:: June 7, 2007 – WINE AND DESIGN

District Chair: TToonnii GGoocckkee WWyyrree501-374-5400 • toni@magwyre.com

� MISSISSIPPI: On January 18, the Leadership committee metto assign final details for “Think Green.” Flyers were distributedfor the CEU, and all was ready to go. For details and more photosfrom this huge (and hugely successful) event, see ““IInn tthheeSSppoottlliigghhtt..”” Congratulations to all who worked so hard to makethis event a reality!

District Chair: PPaatt AAggnneeww,, AASSIIDD601-352-2699 • pagnew@bhm.com

� NEW ORLEANS: On Jan. 25th, our meeting was atAriodante Gallery on Julia St. in the Warehouse Arts District,where our host, DDeexxtteerr BBrreecchhtt, presented options for customfurniture, art, pottery, and sculpture; and treated us to horsd’oeuvres and door prizes.

The board takes a break during the 2nd quartermeeting at Julie's office

New Orleans lucky prize winners at Bevolo Lighting

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For our February meeting, we visited the French Quartershowroom of IP Member AAnnddrreeww BBeevveelloo for a discussion ofhistoric lighting fixtures, a showroom tour, appetizers, and copiesof The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town as door prizes.

On Saturday, March 24th, we met at the Slidell showroom ofMarble Creations, LLC. Host and new IP member MMiicchheellllee JJoonneessSScchhrrooeeddeerr provided an overview of their fountains, mantles,sculptures, and more, as well as lunch, door prizes, and a catalogon CD for everyone.

On March 27th, the New Orleans District, in partnership with theMagazine Street Merchants Association, presented a freemarketing conference titled “Speed Marketing to Speed YourRecovery” at the Jewish Community Center on St. Charles Ave.Spearheaded by program chair DDoonnaalldd SStt.. PPiieerrrree,, IIPP, thebreakfast-time event featured keynote speaker DDeessiirreeee YYoouunngg ofVentureWalk Business Partners, and “speed round” presentationsby local experts in each of six areas: public relations, brandingand communications, sales and customer service, marketing,planning and budgeting, media, and E-commerce and internetmarketing. We would like to thank each of the following for theireffective presentations: HHoollllyy MMccCCoolllluumm of Keating Magee,KKrriissttiiaann SSoonnnniieerr of Peter A. Mayer Advertising, GGaabbyy TTiilllleerroo andCCrriissttyy HHaacckkeennbbeerrgg, Creative Zumo, RRhhoonnddaa LLaaddnneerr, SandboxSolutions, CChhrriissttoopphheerr RReeaaddee, Carrollton Tech, SStteepphhaanniiee BBuurrnnss,Destiny Marketing Group, HHeennrryy AAllppeerrtt, freelance writer, andMMoonniiccaa BBuusssseellll, Citadel Broadcasting. After the openingaddress, small groups shared Q & A sessions with each presenterfor fifteen minutes, in a format similar to “speed dating.” Thepresenters were very motivating, and we are very grateful to all ofthem for volunteering their expertise in the cause of helping oureconomic recovery. Feedback was very positive, and the 30-plusparticipants are eager for a follow-up seminar.

Special thanks to WWNO Radio, Renaissance Publishing, WholeFoods Market, LaBoulangerie, Silk Road Collection, N.O. Brew,Molly Jahncke, Metropolitan Community Church, and StayLocal! for donations and services that allowed us to put on thisprogram free of charge.

April 14: Delgado Design Expo at Delgado CommunityCollege. ASID will be a silver level sponsor, and all members areinvited to bring their business cards to the ASID table.

May 24: Meeting at Hall Piano, Metairie, time TBD.

District Chair: DDaarrnneell AAuuccooiinn,, AASSIIDD504-833-4027 • darnelaucoin@cox.net

� NORTH ARKANSAS: On Jan. 4th, we met at the Carnall HallMeeting Room in Fayetteville, with past chapter presidentCCyynntthhiiaa HHaawwkkiinnss,, AASSIIDD,, AARRIIDD, as our guest speaker. Cynthiaaddressed such questions as, “What is ASID? What are thequalifications of an interior designer? What is a practice act vs.a license act? What is the difference between interior designersand decorators, and what is the relationship between interiordesigners, architects, and engineers?”

The February meeting was held at the Embassy Suites in Rogerson the 9th. JJoohhnn VVaass, Architectural and Contract Sales Manager

for Armstrong Commercial Ceiling Systems presented the CEU“Light Reflectance I: An Introduction to Light Reflectance.”

On March 1st, we had an evening meeting, again at theEmbassy Suites, sponsored by RReeeedd CCoobbbb of Mannington andKKeelllleeyy AAddaammss of BPI. The evening’s CEU topic was “Nuts andBolts of Green Decision Making.”

MMeelliissssaa MMiittcchheellll is serving as the coordinator for the CASA(Court-Appointed Special Advocates) playhouse benefit. Lastyear, the district raised the 3rd highest dollar amount and hopesto do as well or better this year. Members submitted designideas for the playhouse, and the winning pirate ship design, bySSaarraahh PPeennnniinnggttoonn, KKeellllyy CCooooppeerr, and JJeessssiiee VViinneess, is under con-struction, to be completed by April 16th.

April 21: A district team, lead by captain AAnnnnaa BBaattcchheelloorr, willparticipate in the Ozark Komen Race for the Cure.

District Chair: KKeellllii GGeemmmmeellll,, AASSIIDD479-695-1326kdgemmell@innerplan.com

� NORTH LOUISIANA: The February meeting was held on the21st, with lunch at Cantina Laredo. Our hosts were DDiixxeeyyRRoobbeerrttssoonn of Ark-LA-Tex Wall Source and JJiillll SSiillvveeyy of Koroseal.Dixey and Jill presented a new custom wall protection line.

On Feb. 26th, district leaders held an evening planning meeting,hosted by JJeennnniiffeerr OOwweennss, at Yarbrough Interiors. Discussioncentered around more opportunities for public relations.

The host of the March 21st meeting was PPaattrriicckk IInnggrraamm of NationalWallcoverings. At this lunchtime meeting at Restaurante Guiseppein Shreveport, Patrick showed his new products.

District Chair: LLeesslliiee EEcchhoollss,, AAlllliieedd MMeemmbbeerr AASSIIDD318-425-7721 x 107 • leslie@somdal.com

North Arkansas District members Kelly, Jo Elaine, Kelli, Kathy (and YooHoo)at work on the CASA playhouse.

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT “THINK GREEN” EVENING A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

Scenes from the Green Product Trade Show

Scenes from the Green Product Trade Show

Dedication and hard work paid offhandsomely for the Mississippi Districton February 1. An evening ofeducation, camaraderie, and mentoring,the “Think Green” CEU and productshow was the must-attend event inJackson for over 180 designers andstudents eager to learn more about sus-tainability.

The Green Products Trade Showfeatured exciting displays, with greatinformation about Green and GreengardCertified products. The manufacturers’reps (see “In Appreciation”) put a greatdeal of hard work into their presenta-tions, and all in attendance, includingthe approximately 100 students fromMississippi College in Clinton, theUniversity of Southern Mississippi inHattiesburg, and Mississippi StateUniversity in Starkville, found the eventboth valuable and enjoyable.

Nationally known speaker PPeennnnyy BBoonnddaa,,FFAASSIIDD, gave the keynote address andCEU presentation. She took attendeeswell beyond the initial level of instructionregarding sustainability, and providedlots of information on how to put greendesign into action.

Congratulations to District Chair PPaattAAggnneeww,, AASSIIDD and her committed teamof officers and volunteers who rose tothe challenge of organizing “ThinkGreen!”

Scenes from the “Think Green” CEU& Product Trade Show

Scenes from the “Think Green” CEU & Product Trade Show

(L-R) Autumn Skellenger, Penny Bonda, Pat Agnew

(L-R) Michael Boykin, Stephanie Baker, TiffanyBrewer, Brittney Strong, David Adams

(L-R) Pat Agnew, David Adams, Brittney Strong, Autumn Skellenger, Stephanie Baker, Greg Tant,

Jennifer Roberts

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT STUDENT CAREER DAY: ROCKIN’ IN LITTLE ROCKThis year’s career day, held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at the Clinton Presidential Library in Little Rock, AR, let students from ourchapter’s 13 schools learn more about the profession of interior design, draw inspiration from each other, and celebrate theaccomplishments of the competition winners. The light snowfall dimmed no one’s enthusiasm, and approximately 120students and professionals were ready for a great event.

Students’ “goody bags” were filled with items from Arkansas vendors, and everyone took chances to win door prizes. Afterthe Friday night fajita party at Juanita’s, students were ready to kick off the day with keynote speaker AAnnnn PPeennnniicckk, whodiscussed the USGBC and LEED-CI certification. Next came “break-out” sessions on Design Basics, Career Explorations,Green Design, and the Emerging Green Builders’ group. Students had time to visit with the ten vendors who participated inthe trade show (see “In Appreciation”) and to check out the work displayed in the competition room.

Tours of the Clinton Library and Heifer International’s corporate headquarters, both designed under LEED guidelines,followed. Then came the presentation of the design awards, with USM’s VViiccttoorriiaa YYoorrkk capturing the “Best in Show” award.Lastly, the chapter board announced that KKeellllyy NNoorrwwoooodd, of Mississippi State University, had been chosen as the next SRB,student representative to the board.

At the close of the day, several students joined the professionals for the “town hall visit” with representatives from ASID head-quarters, letting their voices be heard on a national level.

CCeelleessttee RRoossee of Harding University, current SRB, says, “As I was inspired at my first Career Day three years ago, I hope that allthose who attended were inspired and motivated to do great things in this semester and those following.”

For a complete listing of the competition winners and more photos of the event, visit the student chapter blog at hhttttpp::////aassiiddssttuuddeennttmmeemmbbeerrsscc..bbllooggssppoott..ccoomm//

Student work gets better each year

Celeste Rose mingles with students at Career Day

The South Central Chapter gratefully acknowledges the contributions of our generoussponsors. A heartfelt thanks to each of you for your support of these programs:

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EEmmiillyy TT.. HHaammmmeetttt,, New Orleans, LADDaallee BBuurrkkee,, New Orleans, LA

ALLIED MEMBERSNNiikkkkii JJ FFeeiillnneerr,, Clinton, MSGGeennnneellll EEbbbbiinnii,, Fayetteville, ARCCoouurrttnneeyy SS.. SSnnyyddeerr,, Oxford, MSHHeeiiddii BBlloomm,, Baton Rouge, LAMMiicchheellllee TThhiibbooddeeaauuxx,, Carencro, LA FFrraanncceess KKeeeelleeyy,, Little Rock, ARKKiimmbbeerrlleeyy DD.. VVaarrnneellll,, Keithville, LA

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ON CAMPUS

WITH APPRECIATION

FROM THE ROSTER

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Not surprisingly, our latest roster reflects the Post-K changes that have affectedLouisiana and Mississippi so greatly. We are 829 members strong, and many newnames are filling out our roster. Welcome to all new members!

Congratulations to the following members who have passed the NCIDQ and advancedto professional member status:KKoorriiee CCaallddwweellll NNaannccyy CCrraannddaallll AAlliicciiaa PPaarrkkeerr

Installing windows on the second day.

UUnniivveerrssiittyy ooff SSoouutthheerrnn MMiissssiissssiippppii’’ssHHaabbiittaatt ffoorr HHuummaanniittyy hhoouussee

Hoisting up the roof trusses. Day two was a hard day.

The 3rd and 4th day, it was all about siding and soffits.

The last two weekends it slowed down greatly and became moredetailed oriented. Painting, trimwork, doors, hardware, cabinets. It

all had to be done and we were getting tired.

GGEENNEERRAALL RRUULLEESS::1. All entrants must be Professional or Allied Members of the SouthCentral Chapter.2. Mail completed form and entry fee of $35.00 per entry to obtainyour submittal binder(s).3. Entries are limited to two per category per person.4. Entries are actual installations completed no earlier than January2005.5. Entries must contain proof of permission for publication from theclient and photographer.6. Entry Deadlines: Requests for binders must be received by June15, 2007. All entry binders must be received by July 16, 2007.7. Judging: Professional non-chapter members of ASID compile thejury panel.8. Winners or their representative must be present at the awardsbanquet to receive their award.9. There is no guarantee that an award will be given in all categories.

HHOOWW TTOO EENNTTEERR::To enter your design project you must obtain the special binderprovided by the South Central Chapter of ASID. The binder containsfull instructions and is self-contained. Use this form to send for yourbinder(s). Remember that each entry needs a separate binder. Send$35.00 payable to: South Central Chapter ASID and the attachedform to: ATTN: Julie GrishamASID Design Competition12108 Brodie Creek TrailLittle Rock, AR 72211

NNOOTTIIFFIICCAATTIIOONN OOFF WWIINNNNEERRSS::Award winners will be notified by phone or email after the judgingand the prizes will be awarded at the Awards Banquet in Natchez,Mississippi. Date to be determined.

CCAATTEEGGOORRIIEESS:: Check the appropriate category that best describes your entry.Examples include the following, but are not limited to, descriptionsbelow.

RReessiiddeennttiiaall

— Single Space - Part of a larger residence, such as: Kitchen, Bath,Bedroom, Living Room, and Home Office, Media Room.

— Single Family Dwelling Under 3,500 sq.ft -Single Family Homes,Apartments, Condos under 3,500 sq ft.

— Single Family Dwelling Over 3,500 sq.ft - Single Family Homes,Apartments, and Condos over 3,500 sq ft.

— Model Homes & Show homes - Project of a temporary nature.

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— Corporate - Offices, Business Lobbies, Financial Institutions, andFood Service located in a Commercial Building.

— Healthcare - Hospitals, Clinics, Doctor/Dentist Offices, BirthingCenters, Extended Life Care Facilities, and Food Service located in a Healthcare Facility.

— Hospitality - Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Casinos, Entertainment Facilities.

— Institutional - Museums, Libraries, Schools, Colleges & Universities, Day Care Centers, and Government Buildings (Federal, State, & Local) Food Service located in an Institutional Facility.

— Retail - Retail Stores, Wholesale Showroom, Malls, Personal Care Facilities, Food Courts in Malls.

HHiissttoorriicc PPrreesseerrvvaattiioonn

— Restoration - Projects must sustain the existing form, integrity and either the original Interior or the interior historically documented.

— Adaptive Use - The process of converting an interior to a use other than that for which it was originally designed.

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— Corporate - Offices, Business Lobbies, Financial Institutions, andFood Service located in a Commercial Building.

— Healthcare - Hospitals, Clinics, Doctor/Dentist Offices, BirthingCenters, Extended Life Care Facilities, and Food Service located in a Healthcare Facility.

— Hospitality - Hotels, Restaurants, Resorts, Casinos, Entertainment Facilities.

— Institutional - Museums, Libraries, Schools, Colleges & Universities, Day Care Centers, and Government Buildings (Federal, State, & Local) Food Service located in an InstitutionalFacility.

— Retail - Retail Stores, Wholesale Showroom, Malls, Personal Care Facilities, Food Courts in Malls.

— Residential -Single Family Homes, Apartments, Model Homes,and Show Homes.

Please send me _____ binder(s) (one for each project entered) at$35.00 each to:

__________________________________________________________Name

__________________________________________________________Address

__________________________________________________________Town, State, Zip Code

__________________________________________________________Phone

__________________________________________________________Email

____________________________Amount Enclosed

Entry fees are non-refundable.Questions? Call Julie Grisham, ASID at 501.607.0018 Fax: 501.372.6736 • E-Mail: carrie@idea-ar.com

IN FOCUS • ANNUAL DESIGN COMPETITION 2007

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FFrroomm PPaasstt AASSIIDD NNaattiioonnaall PPrreessiiddeenntt RRoobbeerrtt WWrriigghhtt,, FFAASSIIDD::

Dear Michelle,

I sincerely enjoyed meeting everyone, and all of the greatstudents, at your successful Student Career Day and chaptervisit. Having the event at the Clinton Library made it thatmuch more special. Please extend my thanks to all. Lookingforward to Interiors ’07. See you there!

Sincerely,Robert

New IP Member Michelle Schroeder asked for particularsabout purchasing the chapter’s mailing list:

Like most ASID chapters, an important fundraiser forus is the sale of our mailing list. The entire list is

available for $500, and a single district for $300. Topurchase, contact David Coco at jdcbr@cox.net. Pleasenote that members’ phone numbers and email addressesare nnoott included.

Questions? Comments?Let us hear from you!

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