In a world of growing digital interaction, I'm not only looking for ways to better manage my time, but also to stay personally connected and involved in my profession and community. I know that managing time efficiently might be a goal on my list for many years to come; but, because I'm an active member of ASID, I'm confident that I will be provided with the opportunities to meet the latter goal.

This notice is to introduce all candidates currently running for election to office in the Virginia Chapter, for terms beginning October 1, 2010.

Please note that only Professional, Allied and Industry Partner members in good standing are eligible to vote. Voting ends at midnight, January 29, 2010. It will only take a few minutes, so please don't wait.

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Would you like to be a part of a designer show house in Virginia this year? The Richmond Symphony Orchestra League (RSOL) is looking for interior designers who want to reach out to more clients as the economy improves in 2010.

This is RSOL's largest house ever and they will be hosting a preview/room selection party in February. Bring on your best and become a household name in the design industry! Those designers selected will receive full-page bios and room descriptions in the Richmond Magazine Designer House Program, not to mention the 10,000+ visitors we expect to tour the home between September 13th and October 11th.

Click "Learn More" for details.

See what's in store at the upcoming Career Day on February 12; click "Learn More" for a sneak peak!

Dear ASID Virginia chapter members,

I hope your new year is off to a good start. Unfortunately, with the new year also come new attempts at criminal activity. Recently, several members have received e-mails which appear to be from other ASID members stating that they are in a foreign country, facing an emergency and requesting people send them money. These e-mails are fraudulent. The ASID members' e-mail account has been compromised and their only purpose is to steal your money. PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THESE EMAILS. We are working with ASID Headquarters to reach the members affected and ensure their well-being, and to follow up with the proper authorities.

Welcome, New Allied Member:

Marsha B. Grey

Take an inside look at the marcom/monthly to see where you can find ASID in the world of Marketing & Communications.

Do you have something to CELEBRATE?
Well, we'd love to share your news!

Please submit your Birth Announcements, Wedding Announcements, Certifications Achieved, Exams Passed, Special Birthdays, Retirements, Anniversaries and More!!!

Send via email to: ajensen@woodmark.com.

ASID VA would like to thank our 5-Star Sponsor -- Benjamin Moore & Company -- for their support.

Congratulations to the former Student Members who advanced to Allied Members this past year!

Ms. Ashleigh Cotter
Alison B. Whitehead
Britney L. Bishop
Sherry L. Meyer
Mary W. Baldwin

Please join the ASID Virginia Chapter for a day of networking with design professionals! The event will be held at Radford University, in Heth Hall, on Friday, February 12.

Career Day is an event for all levels of interior design students. It is a great opportunity to network with professionals. Bring your resume and/or portfolio (finished or unfinished), a notebook, and yourself. Professional attire is recommended.

Register online at http://2010careerday.eventbrite.com.

For more details, please see "Career Day 2010 Student Invite."

Also, please note that parking passes will be required. Some parking passes will be available at the Career Day check-in table. You will need to obtain a parking pass and then return to your car to place it on your car.

Please see the attached document for your invite to the Student Career Day on February 12, hosted by Radford University.

Click "Learn More" to see additional details and a parking map.

The AIA is hosting a Hard Hat Tour on January 21, 2010, at the Hunter B. Andrews School in Hampton, VA. The Tour begins on site at 3:30 p.m. and concludes at 5 p.m. Click "Learn More" for details.

Closet Factory, a Virginia Chapter member and Industry Partner of ASID, is opening its doors to ASID!

Please come and network with your fellow industry professionals and enjoy some refreshments while the staff at Closet Factory educates us on their services and product offerings!

Click "Learn More" for details.

The Virginia Chapter has scheduled a STEP workshop course for February 5-7, 2010. Click "Learn More" to see the attached flyer for workshop details and the link to register. There are limited seats available. Registration closes on January 22nd.

The American Society of Interior Designers has long recognized the key role that the NCIDQ examination plays in design practitioners' career plans. Passage of this rigorous test signifies the hallmark of professionalism in the interior design community, and alerts the public to the expertise and experience of the designer who has met this challenge. To that end, ASID created the STEP program to provide a broad perspective of the issues and information pertinent to the NCIDQ exam.

The STEP workshop is periodically conducted nationwide and is comprised of 20 hours of instruction over a 2 1/2-day period. Participants have the opportunity to experience practice exams patterned after the newest NCIDQ and, with the guidance of experienced instructors, determine which areas require further preparation. Workshop participants are provided with a comprehensive workbook that includes practicum exercises and multiple-choice sections similar to those in the NCIDQ exam. These practice tests are administered and thoroughly reviewed during the workshop. The workbook also includes helpful practice exams that participants may take home with them.

The Winchester Peer Group would like to invite you to attend a social, being held at The Polka Dot Pot, in Creekside Village in Winchester. The event will be held from 7-9 p.m. and will include food, wine, pottery painting, and a lot of fun.

Click "Learn More" for details.

Please join the ASID Virginia Chapter for a day of interacting with design students -- the future of our profession! The event will be held at Radford University, in Heth Hall, on Friday, February 12. Career Day is an event where all levels of interior design students from the area come to network with interior design practitioners. The day will consist of guest speakers, a job fair, roundtable discussions, and resume and portfolio reviews. Please attend, and sign up to participate in one or more of the day's activities.

Register online at http://2010careerday.eventbrite.com.

Please see "Career Day 2010 Practitioner Invite" or "Career Day 2010 Rep Invite" for your invitation to the event, and more details.

Also, please note that parking passes will be required. Some parking passes will be available at the Career Day check-in table. You will need to obtain a parking pass and then return to your car to place it on your car.

Please see the attached document for your invite to the Student Career Day on February 12, hosted by Radford University.

Please see the attached document for your invite to the Student Career Day on February 12, hosted by Radford University.

Click "Learn More" to see additional details and parking map.

Improving Energy Performance in the Building Envelope

Earn 5 AIA Sustainable Design HSW Learning Units for Architects!

AIA Learning Units May Qualify for PDHs for Engineers, Depending on State Licensing Board Requirements.

March 4, 2010
7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Clark Nexsen
Suite 200A
6160 Kempsville Circle

Norfolk, VA 23502

Mark Your Calendars!

This year's Virginia Chapter ASID Annual Meeting and IDEAS Presentation Gala will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, VA.

More information to follow.

Take a look at our proposed calendar, on our ASID VA Chapter Website.

The ASID Foundation invites interior design students and professionals to apply for six available awards. Open to both ASID members and non-members, the awards and scholarships range from monetary awards for contributions to the profession, to scholarships for all levels of students. For a complete list of awards, click "Learn More."

ASID teams up again with two leading industry magazines, Hospitality Design and Interiors & Sources, to recognize ground-breaking leaders in sustainable design. Entries are open for the Earth-Minded Awards (EMA) and the BLOOM Awards, with deadlines of Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, respectively.

 

What do interior designers earn? Where are the top cities for interior design? Where are recent interior design graduates finding work? These and other need-to-know facts for interior designers, students and industry representatives can be found in the ASID publication, The Interior Design Profession: Facts & Figures, now revised and updated for 2010. This new edition is full of colorful, easy-to-scan infographics, as well as the latest information on design practice, design businesses and design education. Also added is a directory of design centers in the United States and Canada. Available in PDF only.