New Jersey - ASID New Jersey Chapter

Fall 2006
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IN THIS ISSUE
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Editor’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Congratulations New National President, Suzan Globus, FASID . . . . . . 8
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Industry Partner Trade Show proves invaluable to new member. . . . . 10
Chapter Leadership Conference 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chairs for Charity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Katie’s House Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
New Jersey posts two professional members to national positions . . . 29
Passing of the gravel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Public Relations Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Welcome New Industry Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2005/06 Board of Directors & Committee Chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Before
ON THE COVER:
Mary Sferra, ASID
The photograph on the cover is a living room in Woodcliff Lake, NJ
designed by Mary Sferra, ASID. The renovation of this 60’s ranch transformed the room from the “before” shot (above right) to the “after” on the
cover. Mary and her client wanted the room to have dramatic impact,
which was achieved by vaulting the ceiling and running the marble of the
fireplace full-height. The problematic off-center fireplace was disguised
to appear balanced by Mary’s design of custom cabinetry. The picture
window was replaced by five tall windows, adding rhythm and
maximizing the light in the space. The bleached floor also contributes to
the light and airy feel in this room. Industry Partners on this project are
Ark Antiques, Benjamin Moore, and Elaine’s Decorative Arts.
Photograph: Peter Rymwid.
Newsletter
Staff
EDITOR
Mary Brennan, ASID
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
DeAnna Schwarz
NJ Chapter ASID Office
P.O. Box 46
Middletown, NJ 07748
732-787-5981 phone
732-787-5984 fax
administrator@njasid.org
www.njasid.org
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Professional Audio Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Renovators Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rosenberg Window Treatments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Rug Renovating Co., Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Schwartz Design Showroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Swift Design & Lighting Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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New Jersey Chapter • 3
P r e s i d e n t ’ s
M e s s a g e
Dear Members,
s we begin a new fiscal year, we have much to celebrate. Some of our own have
r i s e n t o n a t i o n a l p r o m i n e n c e i n A S I D. A s y o u m i g h t a l r e a d y k n o w S u z a n
Globus, FASID is serving as ASID National President. Judy Fosshage, ASID has
been appointed to the advisory council to the ICON (award winning national newsletter).
Patty Blaser, ASID of Brookdale Community College has been appointed to the National
Student Advisory Council. I extend our congratulations to all of them for their achievements and national recognition.
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As for me, I am honored and privileged to be serving as your president of the New Jersey Chapter for the
2006-2007 fiscal year. Mindful of the goals set forth in our strategic plan and as a result of your response to
our survey, this year’s committees are already busy planning an exciting year ahead. We are dedicated to the
continuation of raising public awareness of the professionalism of ASID through our community service
projects, “Chairs for Charity” and “Katie’s House”. I want to applaud all of our designers, Industry Partners
and the many students who are working so diligently to bring these community projects to fruition. Thank
you all for your dedication and generosity.
Together with our industry partners, we recognize that our students are a vital part of the future of our
organization. Our committee is already preparing for the Student Career Day and the Design Competition in
the spring. We will continue to seek out new ways to involve our students and enhance their experience with
ASID.
Over the summer, our new board including student representatives traveled to Washington, DC for leadership training. It was a great opportunity for us to bond as a board and to meet with other chapter leaders
sharing ideas relevant to the future of design and our organization. Having experienced leadership training
and attending national meetings, I would encourage you all to get more involved with this organization by
donating your time and talents for the betterment of our chapter. One of my initiatives is to help advance the
Allied member to professional status. For those who are preparing to take the NCIDQ exam, we are offering
a place to meet and study as a group one hour before each program meeting.
More congratulations are due to a number of our members who have already received their certification.
For those who have yet to submit your application for grandfathering, please do so as the April deadline is
quickly approaching.
I would like to thank Diane Durocher, ASID for her dedication, tireless enthusiasm, and accomplishments as President. Over the past year, Diane’s guidance and friendship has helped me tremendously in
preparing for this position. Congratulations to Linda Potter, ASID our new President-Elect. Co-Chairing the
Trade Show committee, Linda is already hard at work making the plans for what promises to be another
successful event.
We will continue to celebrate throughout this year. I look forward to seeing you at the program meetings
and CEU’s. In the interim, I encourage your participation and welcome any input that you have to share.
Warmest Regards,
Mary Sferra, ASID
President NJASID
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E d i t o r ’ s
M e s s a g e
elcome back to a new year in our chapter. As I write this letter, we
are preparing for our annual Storytellers event in September, and I’m
looking ahead to all the amazing events and opportunities NJ-ASID
will bring to you this year.
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As you know, the entire Board of Directors along with Student Chapter Presidents
attended Leadership Training in Washington, DC in July of this year. What an
inspirational, motivating trip! The training was focused, timely, and specific,
and we also had some marathon visioning sessions with chapter leaders from
all over the country. Imagine a room filled with 500 designers and Industry
Partners brainstorming creative ways to develop the Society to its highest potential. An amazing flurry of ingenious thoughts and strategies ensued – ways to
deliver a great chapter at the local level, as well as “umbrella” efforts needed
at the national level to make ASID a force in the marketplace at large. The energy was amazing.
On this note, I would like to re-introduce you to your Board of Directors for 2006-2007. Some
Board members are continuing, some are new, and some have changed roles for the upcoming
year.
President:
President-Elect:
Student Representative to the Board:
Communications Director:
Financial Director:
Professional Development Director:
Membership Director:
Director At-Large:
Parliamentarian:
Mary Sferra, ASID
Linda Lee Potter, ASID
Elisabete Saraiva-Patel
Carrie Oesmann, ASID
Susie Maley, Industry Partner, Ark Antiques
Mary Brennan, ASID
Karla Trincanello, Allied Member ASID
Marlene Wangenheim, Allied Member ASID
Ria E. Gulian, ASID
A few overviews of training are included in this issue. Hopefully this will prove good reading
and useful information.
Recently, many of us attended the reception for new members hosted by Industry Partner
Invincible IPF in their wonderful showroom. We have a great many new members, both designers
and Industry Partners. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I’d like to welcome you all again, and
encourage you to attend meetings, get to know your colleagues, and get involved by joining a
committee.
And for everyone, new and old members alike, the old saying is true – you get out of it what
you put into it!! A great slate of events is scheduled for our upcoming year. Don’t miss chapter
meetings – not only are they all good events, they are a fantastic networking tool. There are so
many benefits to getting involved in our chapter.
Looking forward to a busy and productive fall season, and to seeing all of you soon.
Best wishes,
Mary Brennan, ASID
Editor, The Insider
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welcome
President
Globus,
the
of
new
ASID...
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One of New Jersey's very own will
be taking the helm of the Society,
and guiding it's course on a
national level this year.
Congratulations Suzan, and best
of luck for an amazing year!
Suzan Globus, FASID, president-elect, an award-winning and widely published
designer, is principal of Globus Design Associates, a New Jersey interior design
consultancy specializing in public, educational and museum libraries and
select residential interiors. Named an ASID Fellow in 2004, Globus has served
the Society as chair of the ASID Education, Training and Advisory Council and
the ASID Legislative Advisory Council, and as a member of the ASID
Professional Development Task Force, director at large of the ASID Board of
Directors, ASID representative to the NCIDQ Model Legislation Task Force, and
as the Society’s spokesperson on privacy issues. She also served the ASID New
Jersey chapter as president and in various other capacities. Globus has also
served on a number of community associations and advisory boards, including
the Advisory Board for the Interior Design Program at Brookdale College in
Lincroft, New Jersey, where she is a former adjunct instructor, the New Jersey
Coalition for Interior Design Legislation and the InformeDesign Advisory Board.
After serving as past-president of the New Jersey Coalition for Interior Design
Legislation, Globus was appointed by the governor to serve on New Jersey’s
first Interior Design Examination and Evaluation Committee. Globus holds a
bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations from the University of
Maryland and a post-baccalaureate degree in interior design from Kean
University. She has done additional interior design course work at the New
York School of Interior Design, the Harvard Graduate School of Design and
Brookdale College.
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NJ-ASID/IP ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE
SHOW AT THE BIRCHWOOD MANOR, WHIPPANY, NJ
NJ-ASID Mission
Statement
The New Jersey Chapter of ASID shall elevate the
professionalism and success of its members, advocate members right to practice, strengthen professional alliances and promote public awareness of
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Industry Partner Trade Show
Proves Invaluable to New Designer
By Lisa Jones, Student Member ASID
amie was an older woman who lived on Heather
Farm Road long before there were homes there.
Hers was the original 14 room farm house that once
owned all of the acres that were Heather Farms. Now most
of those acres are homes.
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Mamie was turning 80 this year. Her quick wit, young spirit,
and vivacious energy were a gift to behold. As an 80th birthday
present to herself and the family that would inherit the farm,
Mamie decided to renovate her home. The farm had not been
touched in 30 years. The home was still laden with shag rugs,
floral iridescent wallpaper and paneling.
I lived on Heather Farm Road for 8 years now. Everyone
knew that I was an aspiring Interior Designer. As a student
for four years they had all heard about the daunting hours
and projects. And now that I was beginning my business,
Mamie called me to have lunch and talk about her renovations. The project would be a large one, larger than anything
I had ever done. I was flattered and at the same time overwhelmed at the idea that she trusted me to take this on. Could
I do it? I knew this would be a great opportunity and a fantastic
stepping stone to launch me to the next level in my business.
Where would I begin to pull it all together? Oh yes, I remembered my invitation to the annual ASID trade show. I would
have to attend! Thanks goodness I had decided to join
ASID. Maybe the trade show would help me get it together.
On May 2nd I headed up highway 287 to attend the show
at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany. My notebook and photos
i n h a n d I w a s r e a d y t o t a ke i t a l l i n . I wo u l d g a t h e r a s
much information from industry partners and collect as many
business cards as I could in my quest to re-design Mamie’s
fabulous 1850’s, 14 room farmhouse.
The afternoon began with a luncheon that included a presentation from the famed designer Jamie Drake. What could I
take away from Jamie’s presentation to help with my re-design?
Jamie’s use of color is bold and confident . His ability to
pull together an eclectic room in fabulous style using balance,
texture, art, and luster is exciting! His book was for sale and
so I bought it for reference, and got it signed as well. This
will give me great ideas!
Next, it is off to the trade show floor. I have a kitchen to
renovate, bathrooms to revitalize, a library in need of new
built-ins, antique rugs to restore, and furniture to clean
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and reupholster. Additionally, I must buy new furniture, paint
the entire home, possibly use wall coverings in some rooms
and create a full scale lighting plan.
I was amazed at the number of vendors that attended the
trade show. There must have been at least 75 or 80, with
every category of interiors represented over and over again.
This is going to be fabulous!
First, for paint I stopped at Benjamin Moore and Sherwin
Williams. At Benjamin Moore I was able to find a new product
that shows great color combinations. That will be very helpful.
Also the Architectural Representative taught me about the
variety of finishes available and what works best.
For flooring and tile I had a myriad of options to choose
from. Just to name a few, Artistic Tile, Apex Tile Gallery, Red
Industries, Designer Tile and Stone, and Nationwide Floor
and Window Coverings.
Mamie has several valuable rugs that need restoration. This
concerned me because at this point in my career I did not
have a resource. Alas I visited the Bokara Rug Company. Not
only can they sell me new rugs, but they can clean and restore
existing ones. Additionally, Rug Renovation Company can do
the same as well as clean the upholstery and window treatments. It is nice to have more than one choice. I will do my
homework and compare products and cost.
Speaking of window treatments and textiles, there is CMI
Interiors, Dongia, Major Mills, Innovative Shade Systems,
and The Ruffled Window to name a few.
For the library it looks like Custom Cabinetry could do an
amazing job. And for the kitchen, Elements was one firm that
had an amazing portfolio. Finally, for lots of furniture and
accessories under one roof, Schwartz Design Showroom and
The New Jersey Decorating Exchange seem fantastic.
I could go on and on naming the products and services that
existed on that floor. For a new designer starting out this was
a panacea! I can’t imagine how I would have begun without
this show as a springboard. The best decision I made as a
designer was to join ASID. These resources are invaluable.
Now off to my workshop to begin to put it all together.
Mamie’s place will be a showcase home with all of these great
industry partners helping me pull it off!
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C h a p t e r L e a d e r s h i p
C o n f e r e n c e 2 0 0 6
n Washington DC this past July, there was
an amazing, high-energy gather ing of
design professionals from around the
country. Brainstorming, visioning, comparing,
and building… otherwise known as Chapter
Leadership Training.
Our Board of Directors was there, and we’d like
to share some of what we came away with.
Each board member and student chapter president received targeted training in the specifics
of his or her area of responsibility, in addition
to large-scale visioning sessions. This training
provided tools to benefit us as individuals, as
professional designers, and as volunteers to the
Society.
There were real benefits – tangible as well as
intellectual – to each of us as a design professional, and to each of our chapters. This training
was invaluable. Here is a peek at some of this
A FEW OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS PROUDLY REPRESENTING NEW JERSEY AT JULY'S
engaging learning and planning:
Mary Sferra, as incoming President, took part LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.
in sessions that revolved around her new leadprofessional chapter and our student members; strategies to
ership role, including implementation of the Strategic Plan,
share with students on effective networking within the chapter;
managing a strong chapter and the chapter team; media
and insight into the many services for students within
training, including developing a PR program, building a press
ASID.
list, and understanding what the press wants and using it to
The incoming Student Chapter Presidents Kethley and Patricia
our advantage.
(from
Berkeley College and Brookdale Community College,
Linda, this year’s President-Elect, received targeted training
respectively)
received student leadership training, insight
in the strategic planning process – from developing a plan
into
the
activities
of a student chapter, and they joined our
that best suits the needs of our chapter members right through
SRB
Kimberly,
in
a
session called “The Profession of Interior
to the steps required to put the plan into action.
Design/
The
Student
and Industry Connection”.
Our Financial Director, Susie, trained in the details surrounding
In
addition
to
all
these
break-out training sessions by funcASID’s tax exempt status, events and fundraising, budgeting,
tion,
all
10
of
us
had
the
chance to participate in wholeand allocating of funds, as well as some of the deeper details
chapter
functions
toward
the
end of the trip, which gave us
about the financial workings of our chapter.
to
bring
together
what we had learned and
the
opportunity
As the Director-At-Large, Marlene’s function is unique. She
apply
some
big-picture
strategies
to
our chapter looking ahead
has the responsibility of assisting the Coalition leadership
to
this
year.
in disseminating information about legislative and right-toEach of us had families, work, and other important pieces
practice issues; and additional areas of oversight and outreach
of
life that we had to leave behind in order to take part in
projects as necessitated by the strategic plan. Accordingly,
this
leadership training. For many, it was not easy to do, but
Marlene received training in r ight-to-practice issues that
for
all
of us it was surely a tremendous opportunity. We were
currently face the interior design profession, and she also
able
to
learn and develop valuable skills, connections, and
had the opportunity to sit in on some other, more general
resources
that we will bring to NJASID and this wonderful
sessions pertaining to other areas of chapter concerns.
profession.
M a r y, a s P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t D i r e c t o r, l e a r n e d
Our new Board of Directors meets officially for the first
tools and techniques for identifying and building great programs,
time
on September 28. By the time you are reading this
CEUs, and student programs. Providing timely and useful
newsletter,
we will have mapped out a plan to harness all of
education and information to members is a primary goal of
and energy and put it into action. We are
this
knowledge
NJASID, and these sessions were geared accordingly.
all
looking
forward
to a dynamic year ahead!
This year’s Student Representative to the Board, Elisabete,
received an overview of her role as the vital link between the
I
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Director of Finance:
Susie Maley, Industry Partner, Ark Antiques
s an IP member I felt privileged to attend the CLC 06
Leadership Conference this past July. Not only did I
have the opportunity to spend quality time with the
other incoming NJ board members, I also had the opportunity to be exposed to the issues we face in our industry and
the world at large. The opening lecture of the “Global
Village” outlined the evolution of Mother Earth and the
negative impact she has experienced from her inhabitants.
The profound message on this topic was a sense of urgency
to integrate more sustainable products and practices in our
everyday life and especially in our work applications. We
must get serious about protecting the earth’s natural
resources and conserve our use of these gifts in every facet
of what we do. It is within our homes that we may set a new
course for a more sustainable future. Our impact on this
issue is enormous as we represent an industry focused on
the home.
In regards to the Financial Director position and the purpose
of my role to ASID, I am proud to report that our chapter is
one of the stronger financial chapters in the nation. Many
chapters struggle with money issues and the ability to offset
these struggles with a profitable fundraiser. The Annual Trade
Show each May gives us a cushion to provide worthy programming, student support as well as legislation dollars to strengthen
and protect the future of our society. Many ideas were discussed
on worthy events and one idea in particular I liked was to
have an event called “20 under 30” that would honor twenty
members who have made worthwhile contributions to our
society over the course of a year. This was an idea that we
all thought in the discussions that would promote students,
younger designers and IP members to feel significant in our
organization.
The weekend proved to be a summer highlight as I was challenged to listen, think and reassess my responsibility as a
board member, business owner and inhabitant to this planet
we live on. We are fortunate that our state chapter rests on
a solid foundation and I attribute this to the amazing enthusiasm and leadership that exudes from the members that
makes up the New Jersey ASID. The challenge now ahead of
us is to continue to exercise conscious responsible design
that coincides with our ecology and environment. I also feel
confident that New Jersey chapter will lead the trend on this
issue as well. The challenge ahead for me as Financial Director
is to continue to maintain and grow the fiscal strength of our
chapter’s position in the coming year.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve with a great board
of directors and to contribute to these trend-setting concepts.
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cont. from page 16
Board Member-At-Large:
Marlene Wangenheim, Allied ASID
s newly elected Director at Large to the NJ Board of
Directors, I was enlightened by the privilege of
having attended the CLC ASID Leadership Conference
in Washington this past July. Board members from all of the
50 states were represented there and it was exciting! There
was a constant buzz as everyone from all regions of the
country exchanged ideas and goals, problems and resolutions and new ways to grow our memberships. Designers,
Industry Partners and Students made up this diverse group
where old friendships were renewed and new friendships
began.
The conference was intense and began with a general meeting
and an interactive lecture encouraging the group to look
around and acknowledge other members with the same responsibilities. The days were full beginning at 8am and ending
into the evening. Each day began with an early morning gathering to promote the professionalism of ASID, introduce us
to the national Board of Directors and share ideas for progress
present and future. We then broke up into our individual
groups to learn the essence of the positions that we are about
to take on. Personality tests were given to all of us making
us aware of the way that we think, work and how we best
interact with other leaders in an effort to strengthen the
performance of our individual chapter boards as a working
group.
As Director at Large, I am accountable for the promotion
of Ethics and Legislation for the chapter. It is the goal of ASID
to maintain an adept attitude and my personal goal is to see
that this attitude is carried on throughout our chapter.
With Legislation for Certification the hottest topic across
the nation and with New Jersey recently passing the bill to
certify Interior Designers, it is an exciting and changing time
to become the liaison bet ween the State and our active
New Jersey chapter. We’re coming out!
I left the conference with a renewed excitement about
the field that I am so proud to be part of. I have made new
acquaintances and have acquired a greater respect for our
profession and those who seek to move it forward. These new
alliances have already led me to new resources for information. I have much to learn, but have come away persuaded
by this conference to ask more questions, seek more answers
and give back what I know to promote the advancement of
this vocation that we call Interior Design.
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strong and valuable roster of programs, CEUs, STEP
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workshops and other events, as well as helping to develop
new outlets for all of our professionals to stretch and grow.
Our chapter is dynamic and is really on top of this area
already – in fact New Jersey was one of the chapters nationwide that is offering such a vast array of programs and getting
such a great turnout to our events. So, our challenge here in
New Jersey is not “how to put on good programs” but rather,
how to take a great chapter that runs with a Programs Committee
that is like a well-oiled machine, and push it to a new
level?
Many ideas were discussed, and chapter leaders shared
their strategies for everything from covering costs, to ensuring
good attendance, to strengthening industry relations.
I have met with the new Programs Committee already since
returning from the CLC, and we’ve got an amazing year ahead.
In the broader area of “professional development” I will be
exploring additional ways to bring to industry, designer, and
student members new opportunities to develop business.
Feedback, thoughts, and ideas from all members is always
welcome and vital to the process of building these new opportunities, so please share with us your input!
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o you remember your days of design school? Staying
up late into the night to finish drafting or trying to
memorize the difference between an ogee and an
ovolo? Design school is a lot of work and requires tremendous dedication and drive. As student chapter president at
Berkeley College in Paramus, I can attest to the fact that
students feel pressure to succeed. For most of us, design is
a passion; it is a calling, not just a potential job. Design is
a way of life and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
I took on the Presidency of our student chapter to gain
exper ience in being involved in a professional organization. After attending the Chapter Leadership Conference this
July in Washington, DC, I have a greater understanding of
how the organization works. My future as a design professional will undoubtedly involve ASID. I experienced first
hand the strength and dedication of this organization. ASID
is not only about networking, shar ing ideas, and char ity
projects. ASID is evolving the profession, promoting legislation that will strengthen our professional standing, and is
making choices that not only improve the quality of peoples’
lives, but also that of the Earth’s.
The conference was an intense three days of inspirational
speakers, visioning sessions and practical planning. These
busy days ended with wonderful evening dinners where the
conversation never strayed far from the events of the day
or design in general. That’s how passionate designers are.
The incredible reception at the National Building Museum
included a private tour of “The Green House: New Directions
in Sustainable Architecture and Design”. Sustainability is on
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everyone’s mind these days and including more “green” thinking
is something I would like to promote at Berkeley.
Student chapter presidents are responsible for running the
chapter, which includes planning meetings, obtaining speakers
and organizing events, as well as keeping students informed
and involved. The CLC helped me to understand my personal
leadership style through a tool called the DISC personal profile
system. I found this to be enlightening. The challenge of being
an officer in any organization is to create enthusiasm and
involvement. The conference was a great way to get ideas
from other student chapter presidents from across the country,
such as a student chapter newsletter. Our design program
at Berkeley is comprised of intense, twelve -week quarters,
a newsletter would help students to stay connected to ASID
events and issues.
ASID has become a part of my life. As someone entering
the profession, it is reassuring to know that there is an organization that I can turn to for guidance. It is exciting to know
that I will be a part of something beyond my everyday work
life. I will be part of a larger community who is involved in
making the world a better place.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the New Jersey
ASID chapter for providing me with the opportunity to attend
this conference. It was an invaluable learning experience that
will serve as a solid foundation to my future as a designer
and ASID member.
Student Representative to the Board:
Elisabete Saraiva, Student Member ASID
he day I received the e-mail telling me I had been
elected the new student representative to the board
for the NJ ASID Chapter I was very excited and a little
apprehensive. I was excited because I knew the great
opportunity that lay before me. I was apprehensive
because I did not know a lot about the position and what
was going to be required of me. I am a full time mom and
student so my time is very limited, but being an older
student I have had a lot of real world experience. I know
the importance of being involved in a professional organization. Networking is vital to any business, especially
when you are new to the field like I am. The people I have
had the pleasure to meet and interact with have been
invaluable. Needless to say when the opportunity came to
go to Washington D.C. for CLC’06 I jumped.
What exactly is my position and what does it entail? The
student representative to the board is someone who attends
all the Professional Chapter Board meetings and is a voting
member in the Chapter Board. The term that the Student
Representative to the Board (SRB) serves is from October 1st
to September 30th. The SRB reports to all student chapters
within the Professional Chapter’s boundaries, and will also
report to that region’s Student Advisory Council Representative.
In other words I am the liaison between the board members
and the student members.
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During CLC’06 I had the privilege to attend several trainings and meet many other members from other parts of the
country. What I discovered is that most of us had the same
issues and concerns which made me feel that I was not alone.
The facilitators were all informative and very knowledgeable
and I learned a lot not only on how to make my chapter stronger,
but how to succeed in my personal venture into the world of
interior design. The interaction with the other students was
perhaps the most valuable. The sharing and bouncing off of
ideas that have worked for some chapters as well what hasn’t
worked was extremely helpful.
One of the things that were discussed was the need to create
a communication network between the student members for
help and support. I just received an e-mail with all the student
members contact information which I believe to be a great
resource. As I expressed earlier one of the things that seem
to be prevalent among all the other student members is the
need to have access to accurate information both about
how to run a successful chapter and to have current information to share with their peers at their particular schools.
For example one of the hottest topics discussed was the legislation issue, as a student I have no information about this
and I feel that this is one of the things that are going to impact
my future. This is the type of information I wish I had not
only for myself, but to share with others as they are in the
same boat as I am. The great thing about the training is that
these ideas and concerns were able to be shared with our
board members.
The issue that was most personal to me was the idea of
mentorship. As someone who is new to the field I feel very
intimidated at times, having access to a mentor who I could
ask questions and bounce of f ideas w ith would make an
unknown situation feel less scary. Sometimes just knowing
that someone is there for support and encouragement is enough
to make one feel less alone.
The one thing I hope we as a team can implement at our
school is the use of a newsletter. I believe that this would
be a great tool in sharing important information with all the
design students as well as the accomplishments achieved by
all of us. At our school there are a lot of second career students
whose time is very limited, so they don’t always have the time
to attend our meetings. The newsletter I believe would be
a great help in reaching out to those students. The hope is
get all of the students involved and wr ite articles for our
newsletter. This would be another way to try to get more
students involved in the chapter.
The four days I spent in Washington were invaluable to me.
I received training that otherwise I would not have had access
to. On a personal note the people I met and had the pleasure
to share the training with were all amazing people who made
me feel welcomed and part of greater team. I hope I can be
an effective SRB and help strengthen my chapter.
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Contact: Anne Marie Soto
201-692-8087 or
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A U CT IO N & GA L A FA CT S HE ET
Event name: Chairs for Charity
Sponsored by: the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers
To benefit: the refurbishing of Saint Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center’s hospice
inpatient units at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center
Date: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Location: Reception Center at PNC Arts Center, Exit 116-Garden State Parkway, Holmdel, NJ
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – cocktail hour and auction preview
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – dinner and auction
Event description: A collection of one-of-a-kind chairs designed by members of the New
Jersey Chapter of ASID will be auctioned off via silent auction and bidding auction during the
evening. There will be serious chairs and whimsical chairs, indoor chairs and outdoor chairs, new
chairs and antique chairs, and chairs signed by celebrities, such as Joe Pesci, Frankie Valli, the
cast of the musical “Jersey Boys,” and the New Jersey Devils. A representative collection of
chairs can be viewed prior to the auction by visiting www.njasid.org.
Cost: $175 per person
Dress: Black-tie optional
Honoree: Risa Margolis Greenstein, tireless Hospice volunteer and daughter of the late Rebecca
Margolis, an interior designer and long-time member of the New Jersey Chapter of ASID
Honorary Chair: The Earl Spencer of Althorp, Charles Earl Spencer
The Spencer family has joined with manufacturer Theodore Alexander to offer the Althorp
Living History Collection, with more than 300 reproduction furniture designs from their 500year-old country estate. The estate is the ancestral home of the Spencer family and Diana, The
Princess of Wales. A chair from the Althorp Collection will be included in the auction.
For information on ordering tickets: call 732-787-5981 or e-mail chairsforcharity@njasid.org.
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K a t i e ’ s
H o u s e
ur community service project, Katie’s House, has
been coming along beautifully! While you may be
following our progress in the newsletter and on the
web site, we’d like to share a few things in the interim!
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Tile in the kitchen and powder room has been installed.
Next up is the wood floor – our refinisher is committed to
having this done prior to the end of October. The kitchen
cabinetry, counters, and appliances are scheduled for installation in early October, with bathrooms being installed shortly
thereafter. The design teams continue to work hard on securing
donations of goods and labor to make their rooms come to
life, and progress is well under way!
We’ve set out a very ambitious schedule for completing this
wonderful home. And sure enough, the dedication of all
involved will make this dream a reality very soon! The weekend
of October 28 has been slated for a paint party, where all the
teams will have their spaces painted and walls finished. A
mere 2 weeks later, all the furniture, rugs, window treatments,
T h a n k
U p d a t e
and finishing touches are to be installed, and we will use that
last week for finishing touches before our official opening on
Saturday, November 18!
Please watch your email for an announcement of our
Open House and Press Day, Saturday November 18, from 10:00
– 4:00. This event will ser ve as our “grand opening” as
well as a fundraiser, so we hope to see a strong turnout that
day!
And for those who have contributed so generously to this
project, Katie’s House Inc. is throwing a Thank You Party –
a fun and festive cocktail party to celebrate the wonderful
spirit of giving, and the conclusion of a truly special project!
So save the date, and the invitations are to be sent out soon!
Watch the next issue of The Insider for highlights of Katie’s
House, photos of the completed spaces, and a complete listing
of contributors to this wonderful cause!
y o u !
We’d like to acknowledge again, with many thanks, the following contributors:
Art Plus
Bailiwick Designs
Ball and Ball Hardware Restoration
Ballard Designs
Chapel Road Design
CMI, Inc.
Cox Manufacturing
Custom Lamination
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Drue Chryst Gallery
Edison Upholstery
Everything in Glass
Esposito Electric
Feldman Brother’s Electrical Supply
Fine Design
First Impression
Flemington Department Store
GPK Tile & Marble Installation
Hardware Designs
J&S Designer Flooring
J. Herbro
Jerry’s Fabric Tree
Kaprelian Oriental Rugs and Carpets
Kitchen Kaboodle
Kohler
Kravet Fabrics
The Light Gallery
LM Designs
MCM Cabinets
Major Mills
Mediterranean Tile and Marble
Metropolitan Cabinet Works
Metropolitan Lighting
MK Woodworking
RED Industries
Rosenberg Custom Window Treatments
Olde Lafayette Village
PaintTek
Palermo Plumbing
Porcelanosa
Prestige Window Fashions
Rachel Edmunds
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Rockaway Bedding
Selective Surfaces
Sherwin-Williams Company
Signature Kitchens
Sonoma Flooring Co.
Stanley Furniture
Swift Electric
Town and Country Home
Washington Antiques and Design Center
Wayne Tile
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Judith Fosshage, ASID has accepted the position of ASID/ICON
Editorial Advisory Council at the national level for ASID. We
in New Jersey know first hand that Judy is a tireless advocate
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Patricia Blaser, ASID has accepted the position of Student
Advisory Council (SAC) and will be the liaison for the following
student chapters and ASID headquarters: Carolinas, Maryland,
Ohio-North, Ohio South/Kentucky, Tennessee and New Jersey.
Patty is not only an active long-time member of ASID but a
valued professor at Brookdale Community College, where she
provides our students with the foundation of their future
careers and serves as an ASID presence on campus.
P a s s i n g o f
t h e g r a v e l . . .
with over 50 years experience, Schwartz has
and resources to provide the services desig
with over 50 years experience, Schwartz has the knowledge
with over
50 years
experience,
Schwartz
and resources
to provide
the services
designers has
need.the
knowledge and resources to provide the services
designers need.
www.schwartzdesignshowroom.com
DIANE DUROCHER, ASID PASSES THE GAVEL ONTO INCOMING
C H A P T E R P R E S I D E N T, M A R Y S F E R R A , A S I D AT T H E
STORY TELLERS EVENT ON SEPT. 19TH.
287 Amboy Avenue
Metuchen, NJ
732.205.0291
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New Jersey Chapter • 29
P u b l i c
R e l a t i o n s
By Anne Marie Soto
The following publications recently highlighted NJASID
Interior Designers. This list, updated regularly, appears under
“Public Relations” in the public area of our chapter’s Web
site ( www.njasid.org). We monitor the major NJ publications,
such as those listed below. However, if you have been featured
in other publications, please let us hear from. Submit your
i n f o r m a t i o n b y f a x ( 2 0 1 - 69 2 - 1 2 9 1 ) o r e - m a i l
( ams_assoc@prodigy.net). Be sure to include the name and
date of the publication, the name of the article, and the appropriate page numbers.
R e p o r t
DESIGN NJ
Aug/Sept.issue: "Q&A" (p.32) - Mary Hausman; "By the
Beautiful Sea" (pp.64-77) - Alice Lawrence; "Big &
Beautiful" (pp.130-138) - Elizabeth Loree, Kara Bossert,
Dee Morrissey; "Blissful Bathrooms" (pp. 170-190) - Jean
Benner, Sheila Rich, Nancee Brown, Karla Trincanello,
Kara Bossert; Suzanne Curtis
NEW JERSEY HOME & STYLE
Sept/Oct issue: "Healing Hues" (pp.54-55) - Sheila Rich;
"Symphony of Style" (pp.58-60) - Diane Durocher, ASID;
"Style & City" (pp.86-89) - Sura Malaga
NEW JERSEY MONTHLY
FROM HOUSE TO HOME (ATLANTIC CITY PRESS)
Oct. issue: "Making a Splash" (pp.88-89) - Sharon
Sherman, ASID
Aug. issue: "Open Season" (pp.80-81) - Tere Bresin, ASID
Sept. issue: "On the Same Wavelength" (cover & pp.20-23)
- Diane Boyer, ASID
QUILTER'S HOME
NJ SAVVY LIVING
Aug. issue: "Going Back Into the Closet" (pp.70-73) - Suki
Dennison; Ria Gulian, ASID
Aug. issue: "From Bleak to Chic" (pp.26-30) - Elizabeth
Loree
June issue: "The New View is Blue" (pp.46-50) - Elizabeth
Loree
THE RECORD-HOMESCAPE SECTION
Sept. 3rd: "Ask the Designers" (p.5)-Sharon Sherman,
ASID, Gale Youngworth, ASID
July 30th: "Ask the Designers" (p.2) - Rona Spiegel, ASID;
Mark Polo
PRINCETON PACKET/FEATURES SECTION
Aug. issue: "Remodeling on a Budget" (pp.16-17) - Carol
Baron
WWDB TALK RADIO
ELS (ELEGANT LIFESTYLES)
Sept. 15th: “A Sophisticated Space” (p.15)- Mar ie
Donnelly, ASID
Saturday, Aug. 19, 11:00 am: "Art the Builder" show interiew with Carol Baron
BOOKS
NEW YORK SPACES
Vol.3, No.4: "Fashioning a Family Room" (p.32) - Jeffrey
Brooks; "Play Place and Showcase" (pp.38-40) - Pat Ziv,
ASID; "Show Stoppers" (pp.59 & 61) - Diane Boyer, ASID
and Philip La Bossiere; "Hometown Home Goods" (pp.8688) - Greta Goss
Vol.3, No.3: "Great Looks from Designers' Own Kitchens"
(pp.64-65) - Philip La Bossiere; "Freshening Up" (p.77) Sharon Sherman, (p.81) Ron Nathan
30 • The Insider
“Designer Showcase: Interior Design at its Best” by Melissa
Cardone (Schiffer Publishing): Deborah Leamann (pp.9293)
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Elaine Minervini and Lila Munem, the winners of New
Jersey Monthly’s Designers’ Choice Awards. They will be
redesigning the family room of a New Jersey Monthly reader.
The completed room will appear in the magazine in early
2007. You can keep tabs on the project’s progress on the
njmonthly.com makeover blog.
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New Jersey Chapter • 31
Welcome
New
Industry
Partner
Members
Elegance in Design, Inc.
Molding Mantels & More
Sherril Lynn Stutz
Tech Park - 110 Park Ave.
Manalapan, NJ 07726
(732) 446-8222
(732) 446-8802
eleganceindesign@gmail.com
Somfy Systems, Inc.
Tracy Christmann
47 Commerce Drive
Cranbury, NJ 08512-3503
(800) 647-6639
(609) 395-1750
tracy.christmann@somfy.com
Somfy Systems, Inc.
John Fryc
47 Commerce Drive
Cranbury, NJ 08512-3503
800-647-6639 ext. 611
(609) 395-1750
john.fryc@somfy.com
TurboChef
Leslie Hoffman
6 Concourse Pkwy
Ste 1900
Atlanta, GA 30328
(678) 987-1726
(678) 987-1756
leslie.hoffman@turbochef.com
WFD Wood Flooring Distributors
Ted Kaszuba
222 New Rd
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(973) 227-2827
(973) 227-3633
tedk@wfd.cc
Jaclo Industries
Sandy Kartzman
10 Greenwich Ct
Monroe, NJ 08831-5102
(908) 208-4236
(732) 432-9327
sandy@jaclo.com
Brickhouse Tileworks
Jason Rosenfeld
33 Broad St
Po Box 2088
Branchville, NJ 07826
(862) 266-2241
jay@brickhousetileworks.com
32 • The Insider
NJ-ASID WELCOMED NEW MEMBERS AT THE A NEW MEMBER RECEPTION HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12 AT
INVINCIBLE, A DIVISION OF SAMUELSON FURNITURE, PATERSON, NJ
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JHerbro Corp.
373 Route 46 West, Bldg. D • Fairfield, NJ
fax 973-227-8713 • ph. 973-227-3541
www.jherbrocorp.com • info@jherbrocorp.com
Mon.-Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm Appointment Preferred
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bedroom
garage
home office
family room
utility area
Custom storage solutions are a top priority for new home
buyers, and they are asking for California Closets by name
based on our reputation for excellent design and quality
systems.
Every new homeowner dreams of organizing the things they
own the way they want it. That is why customized storage
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Compared to other upgrades, California Closets is one of
the most desirable, and yet has a very low cost per sq ft
impact. We provide storage solutions for every room in the
home. We handle the design, installation and cleanup,
working with you or directly with your clients.
Learn how California Closets can simplify your client’s life
and contribute to your success.
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New Jersey Chapter • 33
2005-2006 Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Mary Rose Sferra, ASID
201-384-8965
201-384-0513 fax
mrsferra@optonline.net
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Carrie Oesmann, ASID
973-347-9066
973-347-6793 fax
carrie@bailiwickdesign.com
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Karla Trincanello, Allied Member ASID
973-765-9013
973-765-0514 fax
intdecinc@aol.com
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Linda Lee Potter, ASID
973-744-2981
973-744-6960 fax
llp498@aol.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Mary Brennan, ASID
973-208-6338
973-208-6645 fax
mary@mbrennandesign.com
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
Elisabete Saraiva-Patel
973-919-2368
elisabete_saraiva@hotmail.com
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Susie Maley, IP
201-935-9500
201-935-9556 fax
susie@arkantiques.com
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Marlene Wangenheim, Allied Member ASID
908-766-9068
908-221-1376 fax
IntsByDesMarlene@aol.com
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Ria E. Gulian, ASID
(732) 571-1171
(732) 571-1173 fax
ria@designsbyria.com
2005-2006 Committee Chairs
BY-LAWS/POLICIES:
Ria E. Gulian, ASID, Chair
732-571-1171
732-571-1173 fax
ria@designsbyria.com
KATIE’S HOUSE:
Carrie Oesmann, ASID
973-347-9066
973-347-6793 fax
Carrie@bailiwickdesign.com
CERTIFICATION ADVOCATE:
Marlene Wangenheim, Allied-Member-at-Large
908-766-9068
908-221-1376 fax
IntsByDesMarlene@aol.com
IP STEERING COMMITTEE:
Gary Reinhardt, IP, Chair
973-912-0922
973-912-0923 fax
Gary_CMIInteriors@msn.com
CEU (PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT):
Sandy Cabelis, Allied, Co-Chair
973-420-7714
973-785-2448 fax
scabelis@yahoo.com
MARKETING COMMITTEE:
Karen Topjian, ASID
201-894-5381
201-894-8633 fax
ktopjian@mcmdesigns.com
Debbie Wessley, Allied, Co-Chair
201-612-0318
201-612-7126 fax
deborah@itsallinthedesign.com
MEMBERSHIP:
Chair needed
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Chair needed
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Diane Durocher, ASID, Chair
201-825-3832
201-825-0563 fax
dmd1211@aol.com
HOSPICE:
Karla Trincanello, Allied
973-765-9013
973-765-0514 fax
IntDecInc@aol.com
Ria Gulian, ASID
732-571-1171
732-571-1173 fax
ria@designsbyria.com
34 • The Insider
NEWSLETTER:
Co-Chair needed
Mary Brennan, ASID - Editor
973-208-6338
973-208-6645 fax
mary@mbrennandesign.com
NOMINATING:
Diane Durocher, ASID, Chair
201-825-3832
201-825-0563 fax
dmd1211@aol.com
PROGRAMS TEAM:
Maureen Fiori, Allied, Co-Chair
201-848-8188
201-848-7603 fax
maureenfiori@optonline.net
Jane Austin, Allied, Co-Chair
201-567-6854
jas1050@aol.com
STEP:
Donna Domenicali, Allied, Chair
732-263-1300
732-263-1373 fax
donna@blueheron-designs.com
STRATEGIC PLANNING - MEMBER SURVEY:
Linda Lee Potter, ASID, Chair
973-744-2981
973-744-6960 fax
llp498@aol.com
STUDENT AFFAIRS:
Holly George, Chair
973-300-4916
hlgeorge@earthlink.net
TRADE SHOW:
Linda Lee Potter, ASID, Co-Chair
973-744-2981
973-744-6960 fax
llp498@aol.com
Jessica Reinhardt, IP, Co-Chair
973-912-0922
973-912-0923 fax
jes_cmiinteriors@msn.com
WEB SITE TEAM:
Co-chair needed
Steven M. Levy, ASID, Co-Chair
973-267-2442
973-267-2442 fax
smiid@earthlink.net
DESIGN AWARDS COMPETITION:
Inactive for 06-07
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New Jersey Chapter • 35
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