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January 2012

February 2012

March 2012

April 2012

May 2012

The May 17th Chapter Meeting Location: FloForm Countertops
9220 SW Nimbus Ave., Bldg C
Beaverton, OR
503.671.0936
MAP IT

Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm.

Topic: Making the Most of your Professional Photographer

Speaker: Roger Turk, owner of Northlight Photography

Registration deadline is Friday, May 11th.

Everyone wanting to attend our chapter meetings and events are now required to RSVP before the registration deadline.

You can pay by credit card via PayPal or mark that you will send in a check before the registration deadline. Not RSVP'ing will result in higher "pay-at-the-door" fees.”


Future Meeting Schedule:

May 17, 2012 Chapter Meeting at FloForm
June, 2012 NO CHAPTER MEETING due to BUILD 2012 (6/21-6/24)
July 19, 2012 To be determined
August, 2012 To be determined
September 19, 2012 To be determined
October 18, 2012 To be determined

2012 BUILD Retreat
June 21-24, 2012

It's not too early to
register for BUILD 2012!

Interested in being a
BUILD 2012 Sponsor? Click here

Questions about BUILD 2012?
Contact Amy Bright
Email: or
Phone:
503-730-8336 or
go to the NWSID webpage

Online Registration


2012 Columbia River Chapter Board

President
Randy Krebs

360-213-4359
Chapter Representative
Robin Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS

503-630-3395
VP - Programs
Kate Melton, CKD

503-288-7461
VP - Membership
Glenda McAdam

503-542-5119
VP - Professional Development
Spencer Hinkle, CKD

503-614-7405
VP - Technology & Communications
Kirstin Havnaer, AKBD

503-590-5339
VP - Academic Relations
Sharon Olsen, AKBD

503-317-9814
VP - Government Relations
Dorothy Harter, CKD, CBD

503-481-7046
VP - Strategic Planning
Mike Slaby

630-418-7026
Treasurer
Marlyn Grant

503-888-7486
Secretary
Azla Harrington

503-239-6200

Links

NKBA National Links: National Kitchen & Bath Association
Membership Benefits Handbook
2012 Membership Application
NKBA Student Center
NKBA Certification
NKBA Course Schedule
Online CEU Reporting
Columbia River Chapter Links: 2010 Columbia River Chapter Strategic Plan (pdf)
NKBA Columbia River Chapter 2011 Annual Report (pdf)
NKBA Columbia River Chapter 2010 Annual Report (pdf)
Legislative Links: Interior Design Protection Council

Update 2/2/12 - Another bill seeking to regulate designers has been filed with the Oregon Senate General Government Consumer & Small Business Protection Committee. Senate Bill 1521 proposes licensing all designers who practice commercial interior design. Although there are single family residential dwelling and retail exemptions, there would be economic and business implications for any members working with clients on offices, condominiums, etc.

Read Bill 1521 HERE
Track the bill HERE
Visit the Senate Committee site and schedule HERE

Update 2/3/12 - A committee hearing has been scheduled for Monday, 2/13 in Salem. Please take a moment to write a letter or email all of the committee members with your thoughts on this bill. This legislative session is only going to last 35 days, so time is of the essence. For a list of committee members names, addresses and emails, click HERE. Watch your email and this website for up to the minute details.