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THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
FALL 2009
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INSIDER
FALL 2009
ON THE COVER
This warm master bath was designed by Mary Brennan, ASID. The colors,
textures, dark wood and rich materials create a master bath that is refined, with
the warmth and coziness the client desired. Working with the client from the
blueprint stage to completion on this home, the master bath was completely
redesigned and reconfigured from the original plans in order to make space for
his-and-her closets and a back stairway up to the third floor. The result was
improved layout and use of space, while keeping the design and aesthetics of
the master bath as the main priority.
2009 NJASID DESIGN SUMMIT
Industry Partners on this project were Mediterranean Tile
and Marble, Swift Electrical and Lighting, Hardware
Designs, Schwartz Design Showroom, Wayne Tile.
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Photography by Jay Rosenblatt.
MARKETING
YOUR MESSAGE
Correction: The 2009
Summer Issue of the
Insider featured a
cover photo which was
photographed by Peter
Rymwid, an Industry
Partner member of
ASID. HIs name was
inadvertently omitted.
CLC ‘09
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LEADERSHIP
TRAINING
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NY INTERNATIONAL GIFT FAIR
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FEATURES
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2009 CLC
Leadership Training
Thank You to Sponsors
2009 NJASID Design Summit
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2010 Design Excellence Awards Competition
Marketing Your Message
Sydell Mittler, ASID, CID, an ASID Member Remembered
New York International Gift Fair
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OUTGOING PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Passing the gavel…
My year as president of NJASID has come to an end. It has been a wonderful year – filled with so many
new experiences and associations – and with the full appreciation of the commitment of so many talented
people who have worked hard on behalf of NJASID.
There are many thanks…
First, my thanks to the membership – all of you – for giving me the honor to lead NJASID and to represent our chapter at various events and conferences. You have given me the support and encouragement to
proceed with new programs, and I am most appreciative of the suggestions and the feedback you provided
as the chapter embraced new initiatives.
Next, my thanks to the wonderful Board of Directors and Chapter Administrator who worked with me
during this past year. They were a cohesive and forward-thinking group and our chapter benefitted from
their hard work. This superb group included: Mary Brennan, ASID, President-Elect; Sharon Sherman,
ASID, Professional Development Director; Ben Slack, Finance Director; Gwen Nagorsky, ASID,
Communications Director; Sharon Draznin, ASID, Membership Director; Diane Evans, ASID, At-Large
Director; Tammy Bolden, Student Member ASID, Student Representative to the Board; Gale Youngworth,
ASID, Parliamentarian; and DeAnna Schwarz, our Chapter Administrator, whose diplomacy and knowledge
of NJASID make her a unique talent for working with a new chapter president each year.
And finally, thanks to the chairs and co-chairs of committees and to the people who worked with them, for
bringing to us outstanding programs, CEUs, the Holiday Party, the Web site, the Trade Show, and the
Design Summit. Also, to those who assumed responsibilities for Marketing, Public Relations, Spruce It Up!,
NCIDQ and STEP, Student Affairs, Community Service, IP Steering, Membership, Foundation,
Newsletter, Legislative Affairs and Student Chapters, I can only say to all ... jobs well done! They took the
time and the initiative to work persistently on behalf of our chapter. The chapter could not exist without
the commitment of our volunteers and we owe them a great deal.
So much has been achieved this year and I’d like to list just a few of the more noteworthy advances we have
made.
We launched a new Web site on August 1st. It is expansive in its information content and is our best
way to communicate with the public and our members.
We expanded the Trade Show – this year at The Garden State Exhibit Center -- which gave a new face
and direction for future trade shows.
We introduced online invitations -- and replaced mailed invitations with online announcements for
program meetings (except for the Trade Show and Design Summit).
We created an events Web site - www.njasidevents.com – which is a no login site that lists all of our
important events. It keeps us informed about all chapter events and provides easy access to registration
forms and directions.
We enhanced our Marketing Program for taking NJASID to the public. While continuing with
Spruce It Up!, we introduced a new NJASID ad for print media and participated with a booth and a
Directory ad at the New York International Gift Fair.
We implemented a Leadership Program that offered a day-long training session for all our members
in chapter leadership positions and a reference manual for assistance and guidance.
We instituted a new NCIDQ Prep Program for those who are ready to study and take the exam.
But the work of an active organization cannot stop … and it won’t with NJASID.
On October 1st we welcomed a new president, Mary Brennan, ASID. Mary and her Board will serve the
chapter well. They have a great year planned and I look forward to supporting them and to enjoying
NJASID with all of you in the year ahead.
Wishing you all the best,
Sincerely,
Karen M. Topjian, ASID, CID
President, NJASID 2008-09
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CONTENTS
EDITOR
Lauren Johnson, Allied Member ASID
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Joan Ravasy, ASID
INSIDER
CONTRIBUTORS
Mary Brennan, ASID
Lisa Campoli, Student Member ASID
Marie Donnelly, ASID
Diane Evans, ASID
Diane Gote, FASID
Lauren Johnson, Allied Member ASID
Lisa Jones, Allied Member ASID
Lynda Jones, Allied Member ASID
Steven M. Levy, ASID
Anne Marie Soto, Public Relations /
Marketing Consultant
Rona J. Spiegel, ASID
DeAnna Schwarz, NJ-ASID Chapter
AdministratorKaren Topjian, ASID
Sharon L. Weiner, Esq.
Gale Youngworth, ASID
FALL 2009
DEPARTMENTS
4 Outgoing President’s Message
28 The Lawyer’s Column
6 President’s Message
33 Welcome New Industry Partners
7 New Board of Directors
34 LEED AP Designers
8 Editor’s Message
34 Certified Designers
10 Public Relations Report
36 Student News
11 Calendar of Events
42 2009/10 Board of Directors
12 Book Review
and Committee Chairs
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
CHAPTER ADMINISTRATOR
DeAnna Schwarz
NJASID Chapter Office
P.O. Box 46
Middletown, N.J. 07748
732-787-5981 732-787-5984 fax
administrator@njasid.org
www.njasid.org
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Anne Marie Soto • 201-692-8087
ams_assoc@prodigy.net
ADVERTISING
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Dawn Lyon, Art Director
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A&R Interiors
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Lazarus & Williamson
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Allstate Flooring
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Major Mills
28
Anthony Albert Studios
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Birdsall Bath Design
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New Jersey Decorating Exchange
41
California Closets
23
Peter Rymwid Photography
27
Carl Schaedel & Co. Inc.
38
Reno’s Appliance
34
CMI Interiors, Inc.
39
Samuelson Furniture, Inc.
37
Design NJ
30
Schwartz Design Showroom
39
Designer’s Resource Group
40
Steve’s Custom Drapery Shoppe
41
Fiber-Seal
27
Warshauer Electric Supply
23
Frankentek
36
West Essex Lighting
31
Galaxy Glass & Mirror
33
Window Works
25
Greenbaum Interiors
35
Woodbridge Stereo/Video
29
Karl’s Appliance
27
Larry Gerber, Inc.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Colleagues,
The gavel has passed…and I am honored and excited to begin serving as president of ASID New Jersey!
I would like to introduce you to your Board of Directors:
Diane Evans, ASID, President-Elect
Celeste Chirichello, ASID, Director of Professional Development
Sharon Draznin, ASID, Director of Membership
Rosemary Marchetto, Student Member ASID, Student Representative to the Board
Joan Ravasy, ASID, Director of Communications
Sheila Rich, Allied Member ASID, Director At-Large
Ben Slack, IP, Director of Finance
Please read more on the following page about each of their positions. It is my pleasure to be working
alongside each of these professionals as we guide the committees and the chapter to achieve great things!
The Board and I, along with a number of other chapter members, developed our Strategic Plan earlier
this year. The plan we put together is very forward-looking and it will be our “road map” as we advance
NJASID to an even higher level over the coming year.
We have a terrific year before us. Check the calendar of events in this issue and go to the Web site often
– you can get up-to-the minute details on chapter events, IP events, and so much more!
Mark your calendar now for the ASID New Jersey Holiday Party – December 9. ALL NEW!!! We’ve
turned the party around and kicked it up! Join us at a chic nightclub with great music, great food, and
great conversation! Now THIS will be a party! I would like to personally invite you to join us that
evening to bring in the holiday season, celebrate our successes, catch up with old friends and meet lots
of new ones. I sincerely hope to see you there. Details are coming soon so watch your email and check
the Web site.
For Allied Members considering taking the NCIDQ exam in the spring, don’t miss out on the STEP
workshop to help you prepare. The workshop will be held in January 2010; additional details can be
found in the insert to this issue. If you have not taken one before, let me assure you it is a most valuable tool in preparing for the exam – it will give you a very clear picture of what to expect and what
kinds of questions you’ll get, as well as the drawing portion. By taking a complete practice exam, you’ll
know immediately what you should focus on and you’ll know what strategy to use. By having the STEP
workshop in January, there will still be a great deal of time to form study groups and further prepare
yourself for the exam in April.
I find that one page doesn’t seem to be enough for me
to let you know everything the chapter has to offer you.
Suffice it to say the best thing you can do is come to our
events and take advantage of this wonderful professional organization.
I am truly looking forward to the coming year and I
hope you are too.
Very best wishes,
Mary Brennan, ASID
President
New Jersey ASID officers at CLC ‘09 in Cincinnati:
Francesca LaPara, Student Chapter President /
Kean University; Donna Kammerer, Student
Chapter President / Brookdale Community College;
Mary Brennan, President NJASID; Sharon Draznin,
Director of Membership; Sheila Rich, Director AtLarge; Carol Barbieri, Student Chapter President /
Somerset Technical; Rosemary Marchetto, Student
Representative to the Board; Joan Ravasy, Director
of Communications; Diane Evans, President-Elect.
Meet Your Board of Directors!
NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mary Brennan, ASID
President
As president of NJASID Mary is the chief elected
officer.
With a diverse and visionary team,
including the Board and other chapter members,
Mary developed the chapter’s Strategic Plan for the
coming year.
The President is responsible for
representing the entire membership and best interests of the chapter; exercising personal leadership and motivation; implementing the strategic plan;
facilitating the chapter Board in understanding its role and responsibilities;
acting as spokesperson and inspirational leader; and taking an important
part in monitoring and evaluating chapter performance and effectiveness.
Celeste Chirichello, ASID
Director of Professional
Development
Diane Evans, ASID, CID,
LEEP AP
President-Elect
As president-elect, Diane will assume the responsibilities of the chapter President in his/her absence;
and assist the President in carrying out the functions
of that office. Diane will serve as chairperson to design and execute a
successful trade show; develop chapter surveys in order to gather information
to be used in her term as president; develop the chapter’s Strategic Plan for
2010-2011. The president-elect position will be Diane’s orientation for the
future chapter presidency.
Sheila Rich, Allied Member
ASID, CID
Director At-Large
Celeste is responsible for overseeing a number of
committees including programs, CEUs, STEP workshop, the Student Career Expo, Design Summit,
and other conferences and programs. Working
with each committee chair, Celeste helps to ensure that all programming
meets educational requirements of ASID; that offerings are developed in
response to the needs of chapter members; and that it serves all segments
of membership.
As director-at-large, Sheila is your resource for information relating to legislative issues, the chapter’s
professional standards and code of ethics, and
appellation usage. She works with headquarters if a
violation should occur. Additionally, Sheila has oversight of the chapter’s
community service efforts. She handles or oversees other matters of chapter
importance as the need arises.
Rosemary Marchetto,
Student Member ASID
Sharon Draznin, ASID, CID
Student Representative to the
Board
The “SRB” is a key member of the Board of
Directors. Rosemary’s main responsibilities are to
act as the liaison between student chapters and the Board, to provide information both ways and present to the Board students’ concerns and needs so
they may be fully provided for by the chapter. Additionally, Rosemary will visit
each school, assist in the development and execution of the Student Career
Expo and any other student events. She is a voting member of the Board in
a one-year term.
Joan Ravasy, ASID, CID
Director of Membership
Sharon plans and, overseeing the Membership
Committee, executes all the membership development and retention functions of the chapter
including recruitment of new members and student
members, retention of members, and prevention of
membership attrition. These efforts include a broad range of activities from
communicating member benefits, to conducting surveys, to the new member
reception, among others. Sharon also is an integral part of student outreach,
visiting each school as well as participating in other student-focused efforts.
Ben Slack
Director of Finance
Director of Communications
Joan is responsible for overseeing all internal and external communications
for NJASID, including the Web site, newsletter, and public relations/media
outreach efforts. She ensures all communications are in keeping with the
image of the chapter and with the brand message of ASID; and ensures that
communications are directed appropriately for various internal and external
audiences.
Ben is responsible for handling all chapter funds and accounts, preparing the
chapter budget, making regular financial reports to the Board of Directors,
rendering an annual financial statement and maintaining proper financial
controls. He also communicates with and prepares quarterly reports for ASID
national headquarters.
EDITOR’S MESSAGE
NEW JERSEY ASID CHAPTER
MISSION STATEMENT
ASID inspires and enriches its members by promoting the value of
interior design, while providing indispensable knowledge and
experiences that build relationships.
This is a special issue of the Insider, for now is the time that we say "good-bye" or rather "thank you" to Karen
Topjian, ASID, now past president, and "welcome" to Mary Brennan, ASID, our new chapter president. I
personally will miss Karen immensely since she has been such a positive and beyond helpful source to me
during my first year as editor of the Insider. That being said, I also look forward to the coming year with Mary
as President, as I am sure she too has a lot of new and exciting ideas in store for the chapter!
Throughout this issue we reflect on the past year - we thank out generous IP event sponsors, we recognize
deserving award recipients, and we view photographs and read articles on recent events, such as the 2009
Design Summit and CLC.
It is with much pleasure that I thank all of you for your continued participation in our chapter newsletter. It
does not go unnoticed that this is volunteer based, so I can't thank you enough for taking the time to submit
articles and photos and follow-up on current happenings.
As always, if you have any new suggestions, I welcome them - feel free to contact me at laurenannjohnson@hotmail.com.
I look forward to seeing what the remaining months of 2009 and the start of 2010 will offer our chapter, our
OUR
MISSION
The Insider is dedicated
members, and our profession in general...I wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
to delivering relevant
state and national
design information
in a timely manner to
chapter members.
Lauren A. Johnson, Allied Member ASID
Editor
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Public
Relations
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) and, if the publication also
appears on the Web, a live link to the article is
included with the listing. We monitor the major
N.J. publications, such as those listed below.
However, if you have been featured in other
publications, please let us hear from. Submit your
information by fax (201-692-1291) or e-mail
(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.
MAGAZINES
DESIGN NJ-OCT./NOV. ISSUE
“Design Magic” (cover & pp.38-43)-Jana
Manning, Allied Member ASID
“Petite Retreat” (p.72)-Sheila Rich, Allied Member
ASID
“Aviary Trio” (p.79)-Laurie Deliman-Burke, ASID
DESIGN NJ-AUGUST/SEPT. ISSUE
“Beacon of Light” (pp.66-75)-Elizabeth Gillin,
Allied Member ASID
“Coastal Charisma” (cover & pp.76-83)-Vanessa
DeLeon, Allied Member ASID
“Antiquity Inspired” (p.101)-Mary Sferra, ASID
REPORT
By Anne Marie Soto, NJASID Public Relations/Marketing Consultant
July 18: “Ask the Designers” (p.6)-Susan
Barbieri, ASID & Blanche Garcia, ASID
THE STAR-LEDGER/HOMEFINDER SECTION/"ASK
THE DESIGNER" COLUMN
Sept. 12: “Select a Bathroom Vanity that Fits Your
Home”-Siobhan Abato, Allied Member ASID
Sept. 5: “Make Home Renovations a Team Effort”Denise Whiting Jones, ASID
Aug. 29: “Foyers Make a Grand First Impression”Lauren Johnson, Allied Member ASID
Aug. 22: “Shedding Light on Window Treatment
Options”-Dawn Parrasch, Allied Member ASID
Aug. 15: “Give Kids Space to Grow in Gender
Neutral Rooms”-Lisa Jones, Allied Member ASID
Aug. 8: “Window Seats Add Style and Function to
Any Room”-Lynn Ronan, ASID
Aug. 1: “Exploring Environmentally Friendly
Products”-Linda Barrett Wagner, ASID
July 25: “Re-feathering Your Empty Nest”-Sheila
Rich, Allied Member ASID
July 18: “Making the Most of a Long Distance
Relationship”-Gwen Nagorsky, ASID
July 4: “Explore the Ups and Downs of a Home
Elevator”–Diane Boyer, ASID
June 27: “Keeping a Home Current for Years to
Come”-Ann Lind Bowers, Allied Member ASID
cated to the Women’s Association’s nine founding
trustees at a special luncheon in the spring.
"The Califon Private Residence" by Jim O'Brien, IP
Jim O’Brien, IP, Jim O’Brien Architecture &
Interiors took the top award in four categories in
the 2009 Awards Of Excellence sponsored by the
Community Builders Association of N.J. and the
Builders & Remodelers of Northern N.J.. He
received the following awards: Best Historic
Residential Renovation (Froh Heim, Far Hills),
Best Accessory Building Renovation (pergola,
Froh Heim, Far Hills), Best New Residential
Design (private residence in Califon) and Best
New Commercial Design (Z-Baby Boutique, New
York City).
MEMBER NEWS
RECORDER PUBLISHING/ELEGANT LIFESTYLES
Sept. issue: “Current Trends” (pp.10-11)-Ann Lind
Bowers, Allied Member ASID
NEWSPAPERS
THE RECORD/NORTH JERSEY HOMES SECTION
Sept. 12: “Ask the Designers” (p.4)-Judy Miller,
Allied Member ASID & Lori Margolis, Allied
Member ASID
Aug. 15: “Ask the Designers” (p.6)-Helen Kraft,
Allied Member ASID & Vanessa DeLeon, Allied
Member ASID
Aug. 1: “Taking It to the Next Level” (cover &
pp.4-5)-Terri Fiori, Allied Member ASID
Sharon Sherman’s NKBA Award
Photographer: Peter Rymwid
NJPAC Bench and Table by Tere Bresin, ASID
Tere Bresin, ASID donated her time and talents to
create a specially-commissioned garden bench
and coordinating table for NJPAC. The bench and
table, which have been installed in Theater
Square, NJPAC’s outdoor public plaza, were dedi-
Sharon Sherman, ASID, CKD took honors in the
National Kitchen and Bath Association’s 2009
National Design Competition. She won second
place in the “Other Rooms” category with a
sophisticated family room that features separate
but related areas for relaxation, conversation and
interaction. Its décor was inspired by the client’s
extensive collection of French Art Deco prints and
CALENDAR
2009 Calendar of Events
NOVEMBER
FRIDAY 13TH - 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
“HOW TO ‘SHOOT’ YOURSELF,” A PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Sharon Sherman’s HGTV appearance
Photographer: Peter Rymwid
African and Aboriginal art.
Sharon also made her HGTV debut in
September. Her home was featured on “My Big
Amazing Renovation,” Episode 210. Dubbed
“New Jersey Nirvana” by the folks at HGTV, the
episode follows Sharon and her family as she
transforms their split-level residence into a home
that's more than double its previous size. The
schedule for repeat episodes can be found by
visiting www.hgtv.com.
Judy Miller, Allied Member ASID, was featured in
the Jan./Feb. 2009 issue of ASID ICON. The
article, “Shadowing Design,” focused on participation in the Real World Design week and
included photographs of Judy and her student.
.6 CEU credits, Berkely College, Paramus, N.J. - download registration form
at www.njasidevents.org .
DECEMBER
WEDNESDAY 9TH
HOLIDAY PARTY
FEBRUARY
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER MEETING AIA AND ASID
MARCH
STUDENT CAREER EXPO
S t a y c u r r e n t o n c h a p t e r e v e n t s . G o t o w w w. n j a s i d e v e n t s . o r g .
BOOK REVIEW
The Printed Word . . .
T hre e Cu p s o f Tea ; O ne Ma n’s M iss io n t o
Pr omo t e Pea ce…O ne S ch oo l a t a Ti me
Author: Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
By DeAnna Schwarz, NJ-ASID Chapter Administrator
You’re probably wondering what “Three Cups of Tea” has to do with the
world of interior design. This past July, I attended ASID’s Chapter
Leadership Conference (CLC ’09) in Cincinnati. New Jersey ASID’s
Board of Directors attend this conference for training, but my purpose in
attending was for the Awards Ceremony to see two of our chapter’s own,
receive the great honor of an ASID award (see page 14).
The ceremony was a parade of well deserving award recipients. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about each recipient’s amazing accomplishments on
behalf of the interior design community. It was truly an awe-inspiring
evening.
One of the most moving awards of the evening was ASID’s Design for
Humanity Award, bestowed upon Greg Mortenson, the co-author of the
book “Three Cups of Tea.” As the award presenter spoke about Mortenson,
I was inspired by his compelling story. I quickly reached into my pocketbook to grab pen and paper to write down the title of Mortensen’s book, so
that I could purchase it upon my return home. Instead I stopped short as
it was announced that each audience member would be receiving a complimentary copy of the book – a great addition to my summer reading list.
After finishing the book, I felt like I was behind the times. How had I not
heard of this gem of a book? “Three Cups of Tea; One Man’s Mission to
Promote Peace…One School at a Time” by Greg Mortenson and David
Oliver Relin was published in 2006 and has been on the New York Times
Best Seller list for over two years.
If you haven’t yet read this book, it is a must
for your reading list. This inspirational
story will have you marveling at how one
man is truly making a difference in the
world. Mortenson’s story begins with
disappointments – “a summit not reached, a
woman lost, a bridge and a school, not built.” But his perseverance
pushed him forward on his true path. When others would have given up,
Mortenson’s determination helped him fulfill his promise to a small village
in Pakistan that would lead him to his amazing accomplishment of
building over 80 schools in the northern-most areas of Pakistan and
Afghanistan.
It is also a glimpse into the culture of these remote communities – their
traditions, religion and geography. Mortenson had to overcome many
cultural differences to achieve acceptance. Through the tradition of
sharing a cup of tea, Mortenson gained the respect of the villagers, and only
then was he able to accomplish his goal. The first time you share a cup of
tea, you are a stranger; the second time, you are an honored guest; and the
third time you share a cup of tea, you become family.
Mortenson’s vision is stated over and over again throughout the book; “if
you want to change a culture, to empower women…the answer is to
educate girls.” Through education, Mortenson hopes to obtain peace in
this volatile region of the world. With education as his main goal, he is
changing the culture of these mountain villages “One School at a Time.”
For more information
www.threecupsoftea.com.
I nt i m u s I n t e r i o r De s i g n T h e o r y R e a d e r
Edited by Mark Taylor and Julieanna Preston
Wiley 2006
by Lynda Jones, Allied Member ASID
This text covers an unimaginable range of subjects all relating to
interior design. It’s not a “fun” read, rather it’s a thoughtful, controversial coverage of our historical infatuation with interiors.
Each chapter is an essay written by a very articulate writer, and the
subjects are many and varied. It is organized simply by the author’s
last name, rather than by subject matter. You careen from subject and
viewpoint so wildly that you will likely be forced to re-examine your
views or simply dig in your heels. For example, I found three essays
themed around women and design - all with different point of view.
The first, "Women's Domestic Body," discusses women through the
last two centuries. The woman's job was to create a haven for her
family - so much so that it became an extension of whom she was. It
was said in 1875, that "a woman's character was manifest in her
home"…her home becomes a personification of her "self " (Harriet
Beecher Stowe's "We and Our Neighbors"). The pattern of women
and interiors, women and fashion, women and ornamentation has
long been accepted. From the turn of the century to now, not only
could the elite make a statement as to where they were on the social
and economic ladder, but so could the majority of the population.
about
this
captivating
book,
visit
How we fashioned ourselves and our home
became a visible statement to everyone. Men
are discussed as well.
Next is the "Curtain Wars.” Men make the
buildings, women hang the curtains. Men
turn their noses down at such an unnecessary artifact – the drape only hides
construction beauty, while women say
they are necessary to provide privacy and relief from the
austere building form. Could this really be a curtain war - a more
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2009 Chapter Leadership Conference
CHAPTER NEWS
JUDY FOSSHAGE
RECEIVES FELLOWSHIP
AWARD
GALE YOUNGWORTH
AWARDED MEDALIST
By Steven M. Levy, ASID
By Gale Youngworth, ASID
Judy Fosshage was officially inducted into
ASID College of Fellows at the CLC
Cincinnati, Ohio on July 16, 2009. It’s
highest honor bestowed on a member of
Society and given in recognition
outstanding service and contributions to
Society and the profession.
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in
the
the
of
the
Inspired by the positive impact of well-designed environments upon quality
of life, Judy Fosshage’s career focuses on designs that dignify the human
spirit and advocate for the often unrepresented client through commitment to
health care, education and public housing. As consultant to Yonkers Fair
Housing Implementation Office, she helped develop sites for racial integration of public housing. After 9-11, Judy led a team through the healing
process to create conceptual submission for WTC Memorial Competition.
At the request of four national ASID presidents, she has implemented the
Society’s strategic goals with service on several Councils by analyzing the
new International Building Code’s impact upon interior designers and
elevating the quality of ASID-ICON. As a current member of ASID
Education/Training Advisory Council and current representative to
InformeDesign’s Technical Review Board, she supports professional design
education and research.
She advanced legislation, as N.J. Coalition President, by successfully
working to ensure that certified interior designers are exempt from N.J. Home
Improvement Contractors Act and are identified as “closely allied professionals.” Her continued leadership resulted in the N.J. State Board of
Architects’ ruling in the Coalition’s favor, denying an appeal for rule change,
thus setting national precedent valuing interior designers’ role in protecting
the health, safety and welfare of the public.
While chapter president, she reorganized the NJASID Board, facilitated more
collaborative proactive leadership, initiated accountability standards and
acknowledged each member’s contribution with special awards. She is an
effective leader and supporter of our chapter who justly deserved the
Fellowship Award for her humanitarian efforts, professional advocacy and
caring leadership. We are honored and very proud to have Judy in our
chapter!
Congratulations, Judy!
At the ASID Summit in Red Bank, Gale
Youngworth, ASID was awarded the highest
honor the chapter can bestow on a
member, The Medalist Award. The following
is a quote from the presentation:
“Gale brings exuberance and enthusiasm
on a daily basis to everything she encounters. Gale has been my friend and
colleague since she served on the first committee I chaired for the
chapter, Programs. She has served the chapter diligently on numerous
committees including Strategic Planning, Directory, Show House,
Newsletter and Career Day where she always demonstrated a concerned
passion for ASID and the profession."
Gale's Trade Show, as president-elect, was dynamic and a great success.
She served as our chapter president in 2003 – 2004 with outstanding
people skills and inspiring leadership. During her term there were many
accomplishments:
• The Governor of N.J. appointed the Certification Committee.
• The chapter won the ASID award for increased membership.
• She created “Story Tellers” a series of programs featuring leading
designers throughout the country.
• Her Strategic Plan goals were achieved.
Among our members, Gale is one of the most willing and enthusiastic
individuals who understands and cares for our members and their
concerns. She has continued to serve our chapter on several committees
including Community Service, for Monmouth Medical Hospice Committee,
with devotion to the profession. As Awards chair, she has submitted
several member awards that have been granted due to her diligence. This
year she has served as NJASID Parliamentarian and chair of our By-Laws
Committee.
As a Certified Interior Designer, she has been an active proponent of
legislation in the state and is a member of NJCIDL. Beyond her service to
NJASID and her award winning interior design practice, she acts as a
volunteer to Habitat for Humanity in Newark, where she promotes the use
of green materials and redesigned their existing offices pro-bono. She is
also active in her community as a dedicated volunteer for fund-raising
events.”
It is quite apparent that she is extremely deserving of this recognition!
MARLENE WANGENHEIM, ALLIED MEMBER ASID RECEIVES THE RENEE BARON HENNESSEY AWARD FOR
OUTSTANDING ALLIED MEMBER
Marlene Wangenheim is the 2009 winner of this prestigious award - the 10th
recipient since 1998! This special award in honor of Renee Baron Hennessey,
Allied Member ASID was established to recognize the outstanding service of an
Allied Member. Renee was so proud of her ASID membership and gave generously
of her time to NJASID. When she died in 1997, the chapter created this service
award in her honor to recognize the outstanding contributions of an Allied Member
to NJASID.
The Renee Baron Hennessey Award for Outstanding Allied Member is given to an
Allied Member whose professional conduct follows the ASID Code of Ethics and
whose dedication to ASID is shown through involvement in chapter committees
and events. Candidates for the award must have been an active member of the
chapter for 5+ years with service on a committee, or on the Board, or on both.
Most importantly, they need to have made a beneficial impact through their volunteer work in the chapter.
Marlene’s service to NJASID includes the
following: co-chair and then chair of the
Programs Committee 2003-2006; Board
Director - At-large - from 2006-2008 with
special attention to ethical matters; the Design
Excellence Awards Committee in 2008 and she
will co-chair this committee in 2010. Her enthusiasm and friendly smile can be seen at most
chapter events.
Marlene has her own company, Interiors by Design, whose focus and goals are to
design any space in a safe, practical and visually enticing way. She is a member
of NKBA, attaining the AKBD designation, and is working towards her CAPS certification (Certified Aging in Place).
What goes on at the Chapter
Leadership Conference?
CHAPTER NEWS
By Diane Evans, ASID, President-Elect
The Nuts and Bolts of Being a Chapter President - Jumpstart
2010: Delivering Professional Development - Student
Chapter President 102 : Boot Camp - ASID Public Policy and
Board Responsibility - Legislative Affairs: Design Advocacy for
All - Strategic Planning and Other Extreme Sports - Best
Practice Discussion: Retention - Best in Show: Gold Medal
Chapter Programs - Business Etiquette and People Skills Ask Alan: Professional Legal Advice for Chapters - How to Run
Effective, Productive & Efficient Meetings…
These are just a few of the more than 30 sessions our New Jersey board
members attended at the national Chapter Leadership Conference (CLC)
this past July in Cincinnati. CLC is a very hectic two-day annual event that
provides valuable information and skills to our board members on how
successful chapters are run. Some of the meetings are held with members
from other chapters who hold the same board positions. This provides our
leadership with insights into what we do right and where we can improve.
The time spent together helps our New Jersey board get to know one
another and prepare for working effectively together during the upcoming
year. In addition, the opportunity to meet with our national leadership and
administration benefits NJASID in so many ways.
This year, CLC was extra special because two of our members received
national recognition. Judy Fosshage became a Fellow of ASID and Gary
Reinhardt, our IP from CMI Interiors, received the national IP Merit
Award. (Please see related articles.) The presentations were made during
the National Awards Ceremony held at CLC. New Jersey board members
were proud to be in the audience.
Until the economic climates changes, 2009 is the last time national CLC
sessions will include the entire chapter board. At the close of this year’s
conference, it was announced that the next national CLC will be held in
conjunction with NEOCON in Chicago. The president and presidentelect from each chapter will attend. NJASID will hold its own board
training sessions here in New Jersey in 2010.
INDUSTRY PARTNER MERIT
AWARD GARY REINHARDT,
CMI INTERIORS, INC.
The Industry Partner Merit Award is the highest
award that ASID bestows on an Industry Partner
representative for their outstanding service and
significant contributions to their chapter and to the
profession
of
interior
design.
NJASID
presented this award to Gary Reinhardt last year at
the 2008 Design Summit; he was nationally
recognized and presented the award at CLC
(Chapter Leadership Conference) in Cincinnati,
Ohio on July 16, 2009. Congratulations Gary!
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B
irdsall Bath Design announces the opening of their 5,500
square foot, LEED-certified luxury bath showroom offering
the finest in bath products and technologies from the US
and Europe. The showroom is open to designers, contractors
and homeowners. Visitors can browse hundreds of displays and
design ideas for the bath and kitchen. Many displays feature
working faucets, showers, whirlpool tubs, and toilets as well as
bath furniture, lighting and accessories. Also on display are a
broad range of sinks and faucets for the kitchen. Adjacent to the
showroom is a 1,000 square foot plumbing/HVAC counter for
contractors, and a 3,000 square foot warehouse is on site to
accommodate a large inventory of in-stock products.
“We are thrilled to open this flagship showroom, which was
created with the design community in mind,” said Patricia Whelan,
Director at Birdsall Bath Design. “The showroom is not only an
interactive shopping experience that allows you to test the design
and function of our products. It is also a space to host events,
conferences and training seminars for designers. Most of the
seminars are approved for CEU credits. We hope that designers
will use our beautiful, WIFI-ready showroom and the expertise of
our talented staff to create the most beautiful bath and kitchen
projects for their clients.”
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Leadership Training
CHAPTER NEWS
A New Program for NJASID!
By Karen Topjian, ASID
T
his year NJASID offered an exciting day of training
for our chapter board members, committee chairs
and co-chairs on September 12th at the Time
Warner Retail Sales and Marketing corporate offices in
Parsippany.
While ASID has had leadership programs in the past, both
nationally and regionally, this program, developed and
executed by NJASID, is a first for our chapter. With the
assistance of professional facilitators from MGD
Enterprises, LLC -- Marilyn Davidoff and Connie Kelly -- we
had a full day of discussions and training on leadership
styles, delegation, communication and time management.
Helpful tools and tips were given throughout the day. And,
the participants got to know one another better through
interactive exercises. It was a productive day and to be
sure, our chapter is on its way to exploring the current and
innovative ways of helping our chapter leaders transition
into their positions.
With the positive response received from those who
attended the day, we can look forward to more leadership
seminars being offered by the chapter in the future.
Connie Kelly
Karen Topjian, NJASID President; Marilyn Davidoff, Connie
Kelly, facilitators; Diane Evans, NJASID President-ElectElect; Mary Brennan, NJASID President-Elect
Marilyn and Leadership Qualities
CHAPTER NEWS
2009 NJASID Design Summit
By Anne Marie Soto, PR / Marketing Consultant
The third annual Design Summit was a rousing success!
Since this year's Design Summit was a one-day event, the Summit committee arranged Pre-Summit activities on Tuesday, September 29, for those who wanted to take advantage
of extra time in Red Bank. CEUs were offered by two of the Summit luncheon sponsors who were local to Red Bank. The first CEU, hosted by Nevada Exchange and presented by
Ron Redding of York Wallcovering (breakfast sponsor), was “Wallcovering- Back In Style.” The second CEU, presented at Artistic Tile by Susan Ahimovic of Artistic Tile, was
“Introduction to Natural Stone.” Both events were well attended, as was the evening's dinner at the Red Restaurant & Lounge in Red Bank. The day was a relaxing and an enjoyable kick-off to the Summit for those who could come down early!
On Wednesday, September 30, more than 150 designers and IPs came together at the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank for the Design Summit itself. “The New Face of Business –
A Strategic Approach for Design in a New Era” was a day of seminars and socializing. Information was gathered, business cards were exchanged, old relationships were renewed
and new connections were made . . . and everyone left smarter than when they arrived in the morning.
The Design Summit was started in 2007 to bring our designers and Industry Partners together for a one- or two-day getaway where we could use our most precious commodity to its fullest – time! It is our time to learn and our time to build
relationships - all in a relaxed environment.
The setting was perfect. Built in 1928, the Molly Pitcher Inn is a charming and elegant national landmark that overlooks
the scenic Navesink River. The day began with continental breakfast and a welcome message by outgoing Chapter
President Karen Topjian, ASID. Then attendees broke out into their choice of classes, which covered such diverse topics
as developing business goals and plans, exploring social media, project management tools, legal issues facing the interior design industry, light control solutions, and planning and problem solving for today’s market. While the topics were
serious, camaraderie was high, and laughter could be heard emanating from the seminar rooms.
At lunch, each table had an IP sponsor. The Design Summit Committee organized the seating so that the IP host could interact
with a significant representation of interior designers. During lunch, Karen Topjian entertained us with a photo presentation that
reviewed the activities of the past year; awarded Board and Presidential Citations; and recognized and presented awards to
several members for their outstanding service to our chapter and ASID. Those honored included Judy Fosshage, FASID, who
was recently named a Fellow of the ASID; Gary Reinhardt, who received the Industry Partner Merit Award at CLC; Gale
Youngworth, ASID, who received the Chapter Medalist Award for outstanding service to the chapter; Marlene Wangenheim,
Allied Member ASID, who received the 2009 Renee Baron Hennessey Award for Outstanding Allied Member; and Sandy Cabelis,
Allied Member ASID, Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied Member ASID and Gwen Nagorsky, ASID, who all received Presidential
Citations for their work, respectively, on the chapter’s Web site, Marketing and Communications endeavors.
Design Summit Committee (l. to r.) Lori Jacobsen,
Allied Member ASID; Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied
Member ASID; Mary Sferra, ASID; Brooke Morales,
Allied Member ASID; Karen Topjian, ASID,
President; Patricia Costa, Allied Member ASID (not
pictured: Susan Medaglia, Allied Member ASID)
At the close of the afternoon seminar sessions, everyone gathered to hear “The Wow! The Of Course! And the When?”
which gave us a fresh and valuable perspective on the art of closing the deal. Presented by Joy Baldridge, it was an
entertaining, informative and energizing way to end the learning part of the day.
But that wasn’t the end of Design Summit ’09! While most of us were busy attending seminars, the Design Summit
Committee was working magic to transform the ballroom from lunchtime venue to a Caribbean getaway complete with
dance floor, great band and fabulous food. The Design Summit Committee— Chair Lori Jacobsen, Allied Member ASID;
Anna Maria Mannarino, Co-chair, Allied Member ASID; Mary Sferra, ASID, Advisor ; Patricia Costa, Allied Member ASID;
Susan Medaglia, Allied Member ASID; Brook Morales, Allied Member ASID; and Karen Topjian, ASID, President —really
knows how to put on a smashing event!
Marlene Wangenheim, Allied Member ASID, recipient of the 2009 Rene Baron Hennessy Award for
Excellence, being congratulated by Karen Alessi,
Allied Member ASID, the 2005 recipient, and
Chapter President Karen Topjian, ASID
Speaker: William Asdal, Asdal Builders LLC
Laura Mauceri, Allied Member ASID; Terri Blancone,
Allied Member ASID; Blanka Jurecky, Allied Member
ASID; Joyce Reiser, Allied Member ASID
DeAnna Schwarz, Chapter Administrator; Duff
Tussing, DSA Publishing & Design, Inc.
Karen Topjian, ASID;
Windows
Loretta DeSantis, Allied Member ASID; Jean Neri,
Allied Member ASID; DeAnna Schwarz, Chapter
Administrator
Karen Topjian, ASID; Bruce Goff, ASID; Ria Gulian,
ASID; Camille Waldron, ASID
John Focacci, IP, Pella
Speaker: Manny Ferris, LEED AP, Lutron Electronics
Speaker: Shari Weiner, Esq., Scarinci & Hollenbech, LLC
Kim Donahue, IP, Carl Schaedel and Co., Cocktail
Reception Sponsor
Gale Youngworth, ASID; Steven Levy, ASID; Karen
Topjian, ASID
Susan Johnson, IP, Samuelson Furniture; Andrea
Volter, Allied Member ASID
Karen Topjian, ASID congratulating Judy Fosshage,
FASID on becoming an ASID Fellow
Gwen Nagorsky, ASID; Bob Gallic, IP, Workroom
Services, Inc.
Stephanie Kleczynski, IP, West Essex Lighting;
Linda Kregloski, IP, Reno’s Appliance
Steve Warshauer, IP, Warshauer Electronics; Cathy
Balto, ASID
Vicki Sarracino, IP, Birdsall Bath Design; Christine
Tripp, IP, The Closet Factory
Nicole Grech, IP, TrueForm Concrete; Sean Benetin,
IP, Millwork & More
Karen Arakelian, IP, and Cynthia Crossley, IP, To
the Trade Design Resource
Blanche Garcia, ASID; Eylana Garfinkle, IP,
Greenbaum Interiors
Patricia Costa, Allied Member ASID; Matt Dingle,
IP, Green Demolitions
Linda Lee Potter, ASID; Troy King, IP, Pella
Diane Picyk,
Porcelanosa
Patricia Cinque, Allied Member ASID; Lauren
Johnson, Allied Member ASID
Debra Young, Student Member ASID; Sandy Cabelis,
Allied Member ASID; Deborah Wessely, Allied
Member ASID; Maureen Fiori, Allied Member ASID
ASID;
Estefania
Wendt,
IP,
Karen Topjian, ASID; Linda Lee Potter, ASID
Marilee Schempp, ASID; Tere Bresin, ASID
Overview of
luncheon
table
decorations
Sandy Cabelis, Allied Member ASID received a
Presidential Citation from Karen Topjian, ASID for
her work on the chapter’s new Web site
Gwen Nagorsky, ASID received a Presidential
Citation from Karen Topjian, ASID for her work on
the chapter’s marketing endeavors
Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied Member ASID
received a Presidential Citation from Karen Topjian,
ASID for her work on the Marketing Committee
Beth Insabella Walsh, ASID; Jill Ryan, Allied
Member ASID; Barbara Busch, ASID
Passing the gavel from outgoing Chapter President
Karen Topjian, ASID to incoming Chapter President
Mary Brennan, ASID
Design Summit Chair Lori Jacobsen, Allied
Member ASID; Karen Topjian, ASID
Ruth Richardson, ASID; Ginny Zonfrelli, ASID
Diane Reinhardt, IP, CMI Inc.; Patricia Costa, Allied
Member ASID; Susette Schwartz, IP, Schwartz
Design Showroom
Mary Brennan, ASID; Jerry Williamson, IP, Lazarus
& Williamson
Jean Neri, Allied Member ASID; Darryl Tucker,
ASID; Celeste Chirichillo, ASID
Great band at the Cocktail Reception!
Fran Schier-Potter, Allied Member ASID; Emelia
Letts, Allied Member ASID
Gale Youngworth, ASID; Rona Spiegel, ASID;
Camille Waldron, ASID; Loretta DeSantis, Allied
Member ASID
Sheila Rich, Allied Member ASID; Robin Schultz,
Allied Member ASID; Jim O'Brien, IP, Jim O'Brien
Architecture & Interiors; Sharon Draznin, ASID;
Camille Waldron, ASID
Co-sponsors of the Cocktail Reception got their
chance to shine on the dance floor!
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CHAPTER NEWS
2010 Design Excellence
Awards Competition
ANNOUNCING THE
O
By Marie Donnelly, ASID
Design Excellence Awards Chair
ur Design Excellence Awards Competition honors the finest achievements in the fields of residential and contract interior design in the state
of New Jersey. There are many benefits to entering and winning. Your
winning projects can be featured in magazine articles, on the New Jersey
chapter’s Web site and in your marketing materials. In addition, Gold Award
winners are invited to become members of New Jersey Monthly magazine’s
Design Advisory Council. All this benefits you, individually, as well as the
design industry as a whole.
We look forward to entries in all categories. In 2008, the addition of Green
Points Awards was well received. This year we have decided to recognize
both environmental awareness and universal design. You will be able to
download the one-page forms to fill out for recognition in theses two areas
from our chapter Web site. Each form should be submitted in a see-thru
plastic binder page. Details about the environmental awareness and
universal design form requirements will be posted on the chapter Web site
and included in our next newsletter.
Entry forms announcing the competition, with a mail-back intent-to-enter
form and directions for submitting your entry, will be mailed at the beginning
of November. The entry form will also be available for downloading from the
New Jersey chapter Web site. Decide which of your completed projects are
truly distinctive, add up the number of binders you would like to enter and
send the form back with your check.
Entry forms are due on Friday, January 22, 2010. Binders are due at the
chapter office no later than Friday, March 26, 2010. This gives you plenty of
time to photograph your projects, but be sure to line up your photographers
early!
The categories are as follows:
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RESIDENTIAL SINGLE SPACE – ANY ROOM IN A HOUSE OR APARTMENT
RESIDENTIAL SEVERAL SPACES – OVER 5,000 SF
RESIDENTIAL SEVERAL SPACES – UNDER 5,000 SF
RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN
RESIDENTIAL BATH
RESIDENTIAL SHOW HOUSE
SMALL CORPORATE - UP TO 20 EMPLOYEES ON SITE
MEDIUM CORPORATE - UP TO 50 EMPLOYEES ON SITE
LARGE CORPORATE - ABOVE 50 EMPLOYEES ON SITE
RETAIL / SHOWROOM / EXHIBIT SPACE
HOSPITALITY – INCLUDES HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CATERING FACILITIES, ETC.
EDUCATIONAL / ACADEMIC
HEALTH CARE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION / RESTORATION
ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION / SPORTS – INCLUDES FITNESS FACILITIES,
THEATERS, CLUBS, YACHTS, ETC.
• PUBLIC SPACES – INCLUDES LOBBIES, RELIGIOUS FACILITIES, BANKS,
LIBRARIES, ETC.
Good luck to all of you!!
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CHAPTER NEWS
Marketing
your
MESSAGE
Having a Presence on the Web
By Anne Marie Soto, NJASID Public Relations/Marketing Consultant
I
n today’s marketplace, it’s virtually impossible (pun intended!) to have
a successful business without a presence on the Web.
A Web site should be an integral part of your marketing plan. In fact, the
wise person has multiple presences to maximize Web exposure. As an ASID
member, it’s both possible and easy to do this.
YOUR OWN WEB SITE
Finding a good Web site designer at an affordable price can be a challenge.
There are thousands of them out there. Most can do a serviceable job, but
an interior designer needs better than that. Because design is your business,
the way you present yourself on the Web is extremely important. In this
technological age, your Web site designer doesn’t need to be someone in
your own backyard. Take the time to surf the Web and explore the sites of
other interior designers. Note the things you like and don’t like about the
way their sites work. If it’s a site you particularly like, poke around it a bit
and you will probably find the name and a link to that Web site’s designer.
No matter where you find your potential Web site designer, ask for references . . . and follow up to see what those references have to say.
PORTFOLIO PAGE ON THE NATIONAL ASID SITE
ASID offers interior design members portfolio pages on www.asid.org. There
is no cost for this service. Using your membership information, log on to the
site. On the list that pops up, click on Designer Referral Service, then follow
the steps to upload your information, including five photographs of your
work.
PORTFOLIO PAGE ON NJASID’S NEW WEB SITE
This is the Web presence that no NJASID designer member should be
without!
NJASID’s new Web site includes redesigned Portfolio Pages. The cost is low:
$250 for the first year and $200 every year thereafter. And the benefits are
great:
•DSA Publishing, who manages our site, has a partnership with a company
that is one of the leading search engine optimizers in the nation. While
your own site can serve as a marketing tool to potential clients who
already know your name, in the vast interconnecting highways of the Web,
you want to be part of a site that has a high profile in search engines.
•NJASID’s editorial and advertising programs consistently put our Web site
address in front of the public. Editorial features in The Star Ledger/Home
Finder section, The Record/North Jersey Homes section and Elegant
LifeStyles (ELS) magazine all include a blurb about our Web site with a
direct address to the Find a Designer page (www.njasid.org/findadesigner).
•Portfolio Pages are self-managed. This means that you can go in to your
Page and change the photographs or the written information yourself, as
often as you like, at no additional charge.
•You can include multiple photographs of your work. Warning: Be judicious.
No potential client wants to see every photo you’ve ever had taken of your
projects. And remember that the Portfolio Page includes a live link to your
own Web site where potential clients can see more of your work.
•You can choose your specialty. There are several categories (including
Residential, Commercial, Kitchen/Bath, Hospitality/Healthcare/Institutional
and Green/Sustainability) where your Portfolio Page can reside. If you
would like it to appear under more than one of these specialties, the cost
is $50 for each additional category.
•If you don’t have your own Web site, you can create a Web address that
bypasses the rest of the NJASID site and takes potential clients directly to
your Portfolio Page. This is a great way to buy some time until you get
your own site up and running.
So, how to get started? Go to www.njasid.org and log on to the Members
section of the site. Once you are on the Members Home Page, go to the list
of links under Membership Info at the bottom of the page. Click on Edit
Designer Profile. It will take you to a page with complete information about
how to purchase a Profile, and then provide you with an easy-to-follow tutorial for setting up your page. It’s that simple!
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Government work can be a good source of revenue!
By Sharon L. Weiner, Esq.
In this recession, many companies have found that
government work can be a good source of revenue
with the State of New Jersey putting out about $2
billion dollars in contracts a year and an additional $3
billion in contracts issued by the state’s 566 municipalities and 574 school districts. In August 2009,
Governor Corzine signed an Executive Order setting a
goal that 109 state agencies, authorities, commissions
and colleges award contracts to minority and women
business owners to ensure they benefits from state and
economic stimulus programs.
However, for many businesses, public contracts remain a mystery. Some say they
are not aware of new projects and do not know how to bid for them. Yes, there are
rules that have to be understood and followed but there is assistance to help you
navigate the system. The first step is to become certified either as a small or as a
woman/minority business owner. Getting certified puts your company in a state
database which allows both agencies and prime contractors to find you. Going
through the database, I have found that most requests for bids involving interior
design are for space planning services but you also could team up with an architectural firm which would be the prime contractor with your interior design
company serving as a subcontractor. But in either case you would be required to
become certified either as a minority, woman or a small business owner to meet the
state contracting goals.
1. Minority and Women Business Entrepreneurs (MWBE) Certification.
Governor Corzine has demonstrated his commitment to providing MWBE
expanded and increased access to state opportunities by issuing Executive Order
34. By this Executive Order the State has created services and opportunities to
enable small business enterprises to take advantage of the state’s purchasing
power. In order to take advantage of these programs, you must become certified
with the state as an MWBE. The following are the criteria to become MWBE
certified:
a. Business management and daily business operations are controlled by one
or more minorities or women owners and is at least 51% owned by one or
more minorities or women.
b. Woman or minority owner must demonstrate technical competence in the
affairs of the business to satisfy the requirement for operational control.
c. The business must be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability
company or corporation with 100 or fewer employees in full-time positions.
d. The business must have gross revenues which does not exceed $12 million.
2. Small Business Certification. A business may apply at any time to be register as
a small business and placed on the small business database. If you intend to bid
on a project, you must be registered as a small business on the date the bid is due
as the state contracting agency. You can go online and register as a small business at www.newjerseybusiness.gov. There is a nonrefundable $100 application
fee for a 3-year registration. The small business database is used by state
contracting agencies to confirm eligibility to set aside awards and subcontracts
and report progress toward the established contract award goals.
In order to be eligible as a small business, the business must satisfy all of the
following criteria:
1. The business must be independently owned and operated as evidenced by its
management being responsible for its daily and long-term operations and its
management owning 51% interest in the business.
2. The business must be incorporated or registered to be a business in the state and
have its principle place of business in New Jersey.
3. The business must be a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability
company or corporation with 100 or fewer employees.
4. a. Small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $500,000.
b. Small businesses whose gross revenues do not exceed $5,000,000.
Small businesses registered in categories a and b above, are eligible to participate in
set-aside contracts and subcontract programs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 971, at least 25% of the total dollar value of state
construction contracts are to be set aside for eligible small businesses. This rule
applies to state construction contracts awarded by any state contracting agency.
Construction contracts are defined as any contract to which the state or any state
contracting agency is a party involving any construction, renovation, reconstruction, rehabilitation, alteration, conversion extension or demolition of or repair or
other changes or improvements of any kind whatsoever to public structural or facilities or highways. The term also includes contracts for consulting services supervision, inspection and other functions incidental to actual construction. The Division
of Property Management and Construction (DPMC) is the state agency within the
Department of the Treasury which provides a centralized design and construction
contract procurement and administrative services for other state agencies.
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One caveat: before a firm can compete for consulting work on a state construction
project, the firm’s qualifications must be certified by the Division of Property
Management and Construction (DPM&C). The firm must complete DPM&C’s
pre-qualification form (48A) which provides comprehensive information on the
management of the firm, the financial history, the type and dollar amount of past
project work and other related information. This information is used to evaluate
the firm for future DPM&C’s projects and to establish the maximum construction
cost, dollar level and professional discipline for which the firm is qualified. On the
list of specialties of professions is Interior Design Space Planning and under the
column Professional Technical Staff are listed Interior Designers. You will be asked
to list the number of staff with a New Jersey certification.
Now is the time to expand your business through bidding on government
contracts. I have tried to provide you with a brief overview of the process of
becoming certified as a small or minority/women owner in New Jersey. If you need
further information, the state maintains a very complete Web site which can be
accessed at the State of New Jersey Taking Care of Business, www.njgov/njbusiness,
or feel free to contact me. Good luck!!
Please send suggestions for upcoming "Lawyer's Corner" topics to Editor Lauren
Johnson at laurenannjohnson@hotmail.com.
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Sydell Mittler, ASID, CID
Longtime member Sydell Mittler, ASID,
CID passed away on September 29,
2009. She joined ASID in 1979, and
operated her business, Sydell Mittler
Interiors, in Franklin Lakes, N.J. In
recent years she was not actively involved
in ASID, but she and her husband Mel
never missed the chapter's annual
holiday party. She is survived by
husband Melvin, daughters Wendy (Joseph) Matano, Michelle (Gary)
Hydrusko, Phyllis (Stephen) Cornman and grandchildren Joseph (Katie),
Daniel (Alison), Justin (Renee), Matthew, Andrew, Gregory, Michael,
Dylan, Carly, and Elizabeth. Donations can be made on her behalf to the
to Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization.
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“Sydell died suddenly Sept 29th, one month after this photo was taken. I
would like to tell you all something about this stellar individual. She was a
treasured colleague and my partner in studying for the NCIDQ. We had
attended a class at FIT together; we studied and prepared as a team for the
test. At that time it was a lengthy 10-hour drafting exam and as well as the
day of multiple choice exams.
We both passed, but the experience left us with a shared camaraderie and
some great stories. She prepared herself for this exam even though she was
well into her career at the time and quite successful. I was just starting out,
had just completed my education and her reassurance was so comforting.
Why I am sharing all this with you is that she is a great example of a designer
who reached out and went beyond the minimum in the search for knowledge
and in the desire to have the credentials that would define her practice for years
to come. Recently, she also became a N.J. Certified Interior Designer. We want
her family to know that we will miss her at ASID as she is an example of a life
well lived and a designer of high integrity. Sydell—you passed the test with
flying colors!”
Diane Gote, FASID, CID
Past President NJASID
"Sydell was a lovely person, professional in every way. She was alway willing
to help out. I remember her calling me when she got a new resource. She
wanted to let me know that if I wanted to order from that company, she would
extend her resource to me to enable me to provide those items to my clients
too. She shared and it was a great example to all of us who followed in her
footsteps. I always thought of her with respect and admiration. She will be
missed."
Rona J. Spiegel, ASID, CID
Past President NJASID
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NJASID and NY Metro ASID forge a Partnership with the
New York International Gift Fair …
ASID Exhibits at Pier 94; Members Receive Show Benefits
By Karen Topjian, ASID
In August, NJASID and NY Metro collaborated with the New York
International Gift Fair (NYIGF) to introduce ASID to its exhibitors and
attendees. Through a special arrangement with NYIGF, we were given a
booth at Pier 94 and advertising space in the Market Directory to spotlight
the New Jersey and New York ASID chapters. The NYIGF directory is distributed to 20,000 people and NJASID was there in print!
It was a successful first for our chapter. With our visibility at Pier 94 for
five days, we introduced many of the buyers to ASID and to our designers.
We also introduced our designers to this expansive, multi-faceted show.
The Gift Fair offered us the opportunity to shop the best of new products
on the market.
But, there is another part of this story to be told … our designers have an
invitation to be attendees once again in winter 2010, at the Jacob K. Javits
Convention Center and Pier 94. Shop this show in order to expand your
business and find new opportunities to increase revenue through new
product offerings -- bedding, accessories, plants, furniture and more!
NYIGF happens twice a year – in January and in August.
Plan to come to the next NYIGF event from January 30 - February 4,
2010. NJASID and NY Metro will be there! We have already started
preparing with GLM, the owners of NYIGF, to offer more incentives to
encourage our designers to participate and to purchase products offered by
the hundreds of exhibitors. Mark your calendars and plan to explore new
sources for making your businesses flourish in the coming year.
Designers Celebrate Great Finds
N.J. Design Professionals Unearth Hidden Treasures at the New York International Gift Fair
By Donna Boyle Schwartz
Details, details…leading interior designers agree that the difference between a
good job and a great one is all in finding the perfect finishing touches.
Uncovering unique accessory pieces and distinctive décor is now significantly
easier for New Jersey ASID members due to an innovative partnership with the
the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®).
As the kickoff to this special relationship, ASID created its own booth at Pier
94 during the August NYIGF, and nearly100 exhibitors offered ASID members
a number of valuable benefits, including discounts and lower minimums on
merchandise, gift with purchase programs, and free shipping.
“NYIGF has so much variety,” points out Rona Spiegel, ASID of Lifestyle
Interior Design in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. “It is a way to gather new resources
and revisit those companies you already do business with, and it affords the
local designer an opportunity to shop, find and present items to their clients
for their projects.”
“I like the accessories category the best,” Spiegel continues. “It is always the
most difficult part of the project—to find ‘just the right thing’—but the
amount of product displayed is advantageous to the designer. Accessorizing is
the difference between a completed space and a finished one.”
“The Gift Fair really covers the gamut in terms of style,” Spiegel adds. “If
you’re looking for country, you can find roosters and pottery pieces; if you’re
looking for contemporary, you can find beautiful sculpture and artwork; if
you’re looking for traditional, you can find a lot of antique reproduction
pieces—it really is a shopper’s dream. It’s very easy to find things that you need
to complete the space for a client.”
Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied Member ASID of Mannarino Design in
Holmdel, N.J., says she views the Gift Fair as a crucial resource for both her residential projects and her special event designs. “I find a lot of items that I use for
my clients’ holiday décor, in their homes and for special events,” she explains.
“There are wonderful ornaments, candles, votives, vases, centerpieces and other
accessories that help me whenever I’m transforming a space for a client.
“I love the At Home section of the Gift Fair,” Mannarino enthuses. “I found some
fabulous lamps at Kinzig Design and lovely accessories including beautiful mirrors
and small furniture items like tables and chests. I made some new contacts—Dot
Chehoma, Julian Chichester, Bungalow 5 and Carriage House. As a matter of fact,
I have incorporated products from each of these companies in current design plans.
Many of the vendors that I do business with, I originally found at NYIGF,
including Legacy Home, Eastern Accents and Worlds Away.”
NYIGF features eight divisions showcasing 2,900 exhibitors and 100,000 lines.
The At Home division at Pier 94 features nearly 250 home furnishings
suppliers with hundreds of additional home décor resources housed at the
Javits Center in four key divisions: Accent on Design; At Home featuring
Home Textiles; Handmade and Tabletop & Housewares.
“Calling it a ‘gift show’ is really a misnomer,” Mannarino adds. “A lot of
designers think of it as primarily gifts, but they don’t realize how many furnishings exhibitors there are. I always go to NYIGF with three goals: to find interesting products and actually place orders; to look for new things from vendors
that I already know; and to look for innovative new vendors. The Gift Fair has
really good energy and is very valuable to me—designers who don’t go to
NYIGF are really missing out!”
In 2010, the NYIGF runs Saturday, January 30 through Thursday, February 4;
and Saturday, August 14 through Thursday, August 20 at New York City’s
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and Passenger Ship Terminal.
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Certified Designers as of October 1, 2009
BY THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Barbara Abbott, ASID
JoAnn Alston, Allied Member ASID
Nancy Asselta, Allied Member ASID
Ferruccio Babarcich, ASID
Linda Barrett Wagner, ASID
Gina Behrle, Allied Member ASID
Annette Beshar, ASID
Suzan Bierly, ASID
Patricia Blaser, ASID
Dorothy Bocchino, Allied Member ASID
Diane Boyer, ASID
Tere Bresin, ASID
Barbara Busch, ASID
Michael Callori, ASID
Lois Caruso, ASID
Alessandra Cerza-Larcher, ASID
Jim Cline, Allied Member ASID
Cheryl Costa-Price, ASID
Laurie Deliman-Burke, ASID
Susan Devanney, Allied Member ASID
Marie Donnelly, ASID
Elizabeth Drake, ASID
Sharon Draznin, ASID
Marsha Drechsler, Allied Member ASID
Diane Durocher, ASID
JoAnn Eltringham, ASID
Diane Evans, ASID
Judy Fosshage, FASID
Carrie Fusella, Allied Member ASID
Claire Gabert, ASID
Suzan Globus, FASID
Laura Goomas, Allied Member ASID
Diane Gote, FASID, Past President NJASID
Linda Granert , ASID
Michael Guarini, ASID
Ria Gulian, ASID
Elizabeth L. Humphrey, Allied Member ASID
Mary Ann Imbriaco, ASID
Susan Quick, ASID
Joan Ravasy, ASID
Sheila Rich, Allied Member ASID
Jane Riedel, ASID
Debbie Ryan, Allied Member ASID
Suzan Santiago, ASID
Marilee Schempp, ASID
Stuart Schepps, ASID
Barbara Schoenfeld, Allied Member ASID
Robin Schultz, Allied Member ASID
Sarah Scott, ASID
Hope Sferra, Allied Member ASID
Mary Sferra, ASID
Susan Shaub, ASID
Alicia Shearer, ASID
Sharon Sherman, ASID
Arthur Simon, ASID
Roberta Sloan, Allied Member ASID
Susan Spanedda, Allied Member ASID
Rona Speigel, ASID
Tracy Stephens, Allied Member ASID
Peggy Storer, ASID
Sylvia Strauss, ASID
Jill Thompson-Ryan, Allied Member ASID
Karen Topjian, ASID
Karla Trincanello, Allied Member ASID
Darryl Tucker, ASID
Eileen Ulrich, ASID
Camille Waldron, ASID
Karen Weidner, ASID
Jean White, ASID
Gail Whiting, ASID
Gale Youngworth, ASID
Maria Zampieri, Allied Member ASID
Pat Ziv, ASID
Virginia Zonfrilli, Allied Member ASID
Beth Insabella Walsh, ASID
Meg Jacobs, ASID
Lisa Jensen Cozzolino, Allied Member ASID
Hong Jin, ASID
Denise Jones, ASID
Blanka Jurecky, Allied Member ASID
Timothy Klesse, ASID
Kingsley Knauss, ASID
Jeffrey Kracht , ASID
Linda Kregloski, IP
Philip LaBossiere, Allied Member ASID
Sandra Lambert, ASID
Barbara Littman, ASID
Donna Lombardi, ASID
Gerard Maddalena, Allied Member ASID
Lori Margolis, Allied Member ASID
Susan Mauro, ASID
Nancy McNeilly, ASID
Sydell Mittler, ASID
Patricia Montalbano, ASID
Phyllis Morin, Allied Member ASID
Ron Nathan, Allied Member ASID
Audrey Leigh Nevins, Allied Member ASID
Joan Norkus, ASID
Barbara Noud, Allied Member ASID
Jim O'Brien, Allied Member ASID
Dianne O'Connor, ASID
Barbara Ostrom, ASID
Richard Ottens, Allied Member ASID
Jennifer Pacca, Allied Member ASID
Steven Patrick, ASID
Barbara Pelly, Allied Member ASID
Denise Persico, ASID
Diane Picyk, ASID
Jeannine Podesta, ASID
Norma Pofsky, Allied Member ASID
Mark Polo, Allied Member ASID
Linda Lee Potter, ASID
If you have become a Certified Interior Designer by the State of New Jersey, please contact the chapter administrator, DeAnna Schwarz.
Email: administrator@njasid.org or call the chapter office at 732-787-5981.
LEED Accredited Professionals
IN THE NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
Joann Eltringham, ASID, LEED AP
Diane Evans, ASID, LEED AP
Judy Fosshage, FASID, LEED AP
Blanche Garcia, ASID, LEED AP
Suzan Globus FASID, CID, LEED AP
Elizabeth Goldberg, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP
Brooke Morales, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP
Jim O'Brien, AIA, NCARB, Allied Member ASID, CID, PhD, LEED AP
Karin Schluer, Allied Member ASID, LEED AP
Peggy Storer, ASID, LEED AP
Jean White, ASID, LEED AP
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STUDENT NEWS
2009 CAREER
EXPO
Students from all four New Jersey design schools attended the Career Expo. They had the opportunity to sign up for scholarships, volunteer opportunities, free ASID
memberships and ASID and IP mailing lists. The host school showcased some of their best work. The 2010 Expo will be hosted by Kean University.
Industry Partner sponsors for the 2009 Career Expo
were Fessenden Hall and NJDX.
Fessenden Hall, Rick Krause
Students and designers had a chance to learn about
what these IPs have to offer to them.
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New Jersey ASID to promote design excellence.
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STUDENT NEWS
It’s time to step up.
Online Design
Education
By Lisa Campoli, ASID Student Chapter President, The Art Institute of
Pittsburgh—Online Division
The interior design field is appealing to creative people, so why not provide a
creative way to learn? The Art Institute of Pittsburgh – Online Division is the place
to study when schedules are difficult to manage and creativity can flow beyond
confined school hours. The Online Division is part of The Art Institutes’ system of
schools with more than 40 locations throughout the United States, supported by
85 years of campus-based education. The school offers a Bachelor of Science
degree in Interior Design, a Residential Design diploma, and an Associate degree
in Kitchen and Bath Design for those interested in the interior design field. Online
classes are the same as those provided on campus and follow the same rigor. I
am enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program and will be graduating in June,
2010.
Some of the design courses students study are hand drafting, sketching (including
SketchUp), AutoCAD, Revit, 3-D design, space planning and
preparation of construction documents. In addition, students are exposed
to the history of art, design and architecture. Students learn and develop designs
for different fields including retail, hospitality, corporate and health care. An important aspect of the design solution is to communicate, so students learn how to
present their work through a variety of visual media. An 11-week internship is part
of the required curriculum, so students are able to learn and practice their newlyacquired skills with a local designer or firm. Classes weave in green design, LEED
certification, ADA and Universal Design guidelines. Upon graduation, students are
prepared with their own design portfolios that showcase the practical and technical
knowledge learned while in school. The following Web site provides the list of
courses students are required to take:
www.aionline.edu/degrees /interior design/course-list.
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Each course is presented in an accelerated 5-½ week schedule; and three to five
assignments are due within a prescribed time each week. Students communicate
with each other and their professors through class discussion threads in an asynchronous mode. Email and online chats are also available, as well as tutoring
classes for both small groups and for the individual. To do all of this, a student
needs a computer, scanner, a variety of software programs, and the textbooks
and materials required for each class. Once all of this is in place, the learning
environment is really exciting because students can work around their own
schedules while making sure assignment due dates are met. The faculty provides
various forms of feedback including written feedback within the classroom, digital
drawing redlines, live audio and webinar feedback, and Jing audio/video feedback. The quality of the feedback is great because students get detailed individual attention that might not always be available with a campus-based
experience.
Students experience the same benefits as those taking campus-based
classes,such as our ASID student chapter that holds monthly online meetings. We
have quality speakers attend, and we kick off each year with an address by the
ASID national president.
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Over 900 students are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program today
supported by 16 full-time and 37-80 part-time faculty members. All faculty
members have at least a master’s degree in their field and complete over 100
hours of training to teach online. The school is accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education, and the
Online Division is scheduled for a Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)
accreditation visit in April, 2010.
For more information about the school and programs, please visit
www.aionline.edu. Please contact me if you have any questions about the online
student experience at lisa@lmcinteriors.com
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STUDENT NEWS
Student Representative to the Board (SRB)
In June of 2009 Rosemary Marchetto was elected to the Board of NJASID to
serve as the 2009-2010 Student Representative to the Board (SRB). In her
role as SRB she will be representing all New
Jersey ASID design students to the Board.
Rosemary holds a B.A. in Communi-cations
from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is in the
process of completing her second degree, an
A.A. in interior design from Berkeley College,
Paramus, N.J. “I’m very excited to be serving
as this year's Student Representative to the
Board and participating in all of the opportunities ASID offers. This will be a great opportunity
to not only serve my school, but also reach out
to the other design students in New Jersey and encourage student participation in ASID functions. We are encouraging students to look to ASID as a
tremendous networking force as well as a lifetime affiliation in a professional
organization to carry with them through their career in interior design.” In this
position Rosemary will focus primarily on promoting student involvement in
professional activities and raise awareness of all ASID student issues.
ASID supports students through award programs as well as Student Affairs
Committee projects, such as Career Day, RealWorld DesignWeek, internship
programs, mentoring programs, student exhibitions, student competitions,
and scholarship programs. To find out more, please visit www.asid.org and
www.njasid.org.
STUDENT CONTACTS
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
Rosemary Marchetto
201-927-6344
rosemary613@optimum.net
BERKELEY COLLEGE
64 East Midland Avenue
Paramus, NJ 07463
(201) 967-9667 ext. 1741
BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Newman Springs Road
Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-224-2622
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Dept. of Design
1000 Morris Avenue
Union, NJ 07083
908-737-4434
SOMERSET COUNTY TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTE
14 Vogt Drive
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-526-8900 ext. 7271
Student Chapter President:
Joseph Palladino
973-224-5260
joe_pal8@hotmail.com
Francine Demarco
Francesca La Para
973-557-8557
laparaf@kean.edu
Carol Barbieri
908-788-8903
carolisaid@hotmail.com
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2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Mary Brennan, ASID
973-305-0558
mary@mbrennandesign.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Celeste Chirichello, ASID
732-224-2621
cchirichello@brookdalecc.edu
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Diane Evans, ASID
908-232-0172
devansasid@gmail.com
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBER
Sheila Rich, Allied Member ASID
732-870-3012
snrich@sheilarichinteriors.com
FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
Ben Slack, IP
732-388-5707
finance.njasid@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Sharon Draznin, ASID
973-912-9408
sharon.drazninasid@gmail.com
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Joan Ravasy, ASID
908-236-2788
designdiva.aucourant@embarqmail.com
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD
Rosemary Marchetto
201-927-6344
rosemary613@optimum.net
ADVISOR:
PAST PRESIDENT
Karen Topjian, ASID
201-894-5381
karentopjianasid@gmail.com
2009-2010 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
BY-LAWS/POLICIES:
Gale Youngworth, ASID Chair
gale@youngworthdesign.com
CEU CONT.
Susan Barbieri, ASID, Co-Chair
sbarbieri@sbinteriordesign.net
CEU:
Claudine Henry, Allied Memer ASID,
Co-Chair
claudine@siboney63.com
CHAPTER AWARDS:
Linda Lee Potter, ASID, Chair
llp498@aol.com
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Anna Maria Mannarino,
Allied Member ASID, Chair
mannarinodesigns@comcast.net
NEWSLETTER:
Lauren Johnson, Allied Member ASID,
Editor
laurenannjohnson@hotmail.com
DESIGN AWARDS COMPETITION:
Marie Donnelly, ASID, Co-Chair
mxdesign@comcast.net
NOMINATING:
Karen Topjian, ASID, Chair
karentopjianasid@gmail.com
Marlene Wangenheim, Allied Member
ASID, Co-Chair
intsbydesmarlene@aol.com
PROGRAMS:
Joan Norkus, ASID, Chair
boxwoodllc@optonline.net
IP STEERING:
Susie Maley, IP, Co-Chair
susie@arkantiques.com
STEP WORKSHOP:
Jana Manning, Allied Member ASID, Chair
jana@manningdesigngroup.com
Michael O’Brien, IP, Co-Chair
mobrien@painttek.com
STRATEGIC PLANNING:
Diane Evans, ASID, Chair
LEGISLATION:
Sheila Rich, Allied Member ASID, Chair
snrich@sheilarichinteriors.com
STUDENT AFFAIRS:
To Be Announced
MARKETING:
Gwen Nagorsky, ASID, Chair
gnagorsky@comcast.net
TRADE SHOW:
Diane Evans, ASID, Chair
MEMBERSHIP:
Robin Schultz, Allied Member ASID, Chair
robin@robinschultzinteriordesign.com
Sean Benetin, IP, Co-Chair
sean@millworkandmore.com
NCIDQ PREP:
Eileen Ulrich, ASID, Chair
weezer17@verizon.net
WEB SITE:
Sandy Cabelis, Allied Member ASID, Chair
sandy@sandycabelisid.com

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