Chapter News Archive 2008

MATC Student Noreena Scheve's Experience of Interiors08 in New Orleans

By Noreena Scheve
Posted: 4/3/08

MATC Student Noreena Scheve’s Experience of Interiors08 in New Orleans I was very eager to attend the Interiors08 ASID Conference on Design in New Orleans March 13th - 15th for both personal and professional reasons. On a personal note it was the very first place my husband and I traveled to as a young couple 14 years ago so I was both eager and anxious to see the state of things firsthand. My husband accompanied me on this trip and while I was in conference he was out and about photographing the historic sites of New Orleans as well as the devastation and rebuilding efforts that coexist throughout the area but particularly in the 9th Ward. As you can see by the photo above although the rebuilding process is indignantly slow and arduous the spirit of the people of New Orleans is still intact, as evidenced by the beads blowing and dangling from the tree in this photo and throughout the Garden district. It looked like Mardi Gras had just happened the night before.

It is a tale of two cities...the historic and vital New Orleans before Katrina and a New Orleans post-Katrina that is reclaiming its pride and embracing new innovations. Sustainable design and architecture are taking root and wilhopefully empower people to stay in their homes and weather any storms that may come their way. This city with its rich architectural past, courtyard gardens and statelyinteriors, along with many people still living in tent cities and FEMA trailers, or worse yet homeless, actually proved tothe perfect setting to prick the conscious of designers.

It challenged me as designer to think about the powerful meaning of home and how the public spaces we gather in and so easily take for granted could be designed to serve us better. It instilled in me the true value of creating healthy and sustainable environments. It inspired me to pay reverence to the past but encouraged me to become a pathfinder for better ways of doing design in the future that leave a light environmental footprint on the earth. To this point guest speaker and lifetime environmentalist Jean-Michael Cousteau spoke best. I had heard him speak several decades ago when I was a high school senior but the tone and urgency of his message was much more pronounced when he spoke at Interiors 08. He challenged us as designers to seize this opportunity to find more harmonious and healthy ways through sustainable design to coexist with nature. He recruited us as a profession to become ambassadors of the cause since we can influence this industry and the direction it is going as well as how it impacts peoples' lives personally. With a "population explosion tapping into our earth's natural resources" and "global cooling" he challenged us to better understand our role in this world so we will be motivated to "protect what we love." I took that lesson to heart especially since it was his father Jacque Cousteau who inspired me as a young person to explore the depths of the oceans through scuba diving. I fell in love with and learned to respect this magically beautiful and awesome unseen world underwater. It may have taken the world a few decades to wake up to the principals of Green Design but I'm glad we as a species are finally on our way to discovering new ways of positively interacting with our world.

Professionally, I went to the conference to learn more about Universal Design. The lessons learned firsthand scooting around the hotel in a wheel chair reaffirmed that the current ADA guidelines are just that and they need revisiting to truly be accommodating to people of all ages with all abilities. It was an invaluable experience to learn from some of the best in this specialty area. However, the more I learned about Universal Design throughout the conference the more I cameto affirm just what guest speaker Rosemarie Rossetti concluded at the end of her talk. To paraphrase, Universal Design needs to be an equally powerful component of Sustainable Design because great spaces, planned with foresight and ease of access and living, empower people to live in place longer and minimize the impact of remodeling on the environment. This direction in design shouldn't just be a response to those physically challenged and an aging population, it should be our role as designers to implement it as a smart design practice that supports all people in their life spaces.

Meeting designers from around the country, learning about trends, sharing great food and fun was all a wonderful experience and I would do it again. Now it is time to put to practice things I learned and open up a new dialog and new possibilities with future clients about the real merits of Sustainable Design.

Black and White: Where Color Begins ASID Design Awards 2008

By Melissa Impellitteri, ASID
Posted: 3/11/08

Black and White: Where Color Begins. As designers, we can at times become overwhelmed with the abundance of color, pattern and texture in our lives. Even more so, we have the inclination to forget where our inspiration originated. Does is come from a beautiful landscape? A priceless piece of art or something as simple as a black and white photograph? It is essential for us to focus on the true beauty of design. Peel away the layers of complexity that can at times obscure our vision and allow ourselves to clearly see the essence of our ideas. This year, the awards committee wanted our audience to travel back to a time where things seemed less complex, color was merely behind the scenes, and elegance was simply a way of life. A modern day 1920’s Hollywood appearance embodied the framework of our simplistic fantasy.

The event was held at the Milwaukee Art Museum, where we were able to take advantage of the beautiful white interior and use its architectural sophistication as a premier focal point for the evening. In keeping with tradition of the time, pianist Brian Gerl, entertained guests with selections from the era. As the night went on, the musical talent of DJ John Alan and his unique fusion of early Jazz and modern beats filled the museum with a sound that was sure to please every guest. A key element to the design of the event was a beautiful black and white damask wall covering that was so graciously donated by Vicki Kloppenburg, Kathy Kennedy, Diane Lovegren, and Jim Zwiers of MDC Wallcoverings, ASID Industry Partners. This pattern blended the polished glamour with simple beauty and became a background for the nametags, donation boards, awards presentation, as well as the base for the floral centerpieces at the reserved tables. The stunning floral arrangements were designed by florist Stephanie McCready of Muscari Flowers and Gifts, who took our ideas and gave them life. With the stage set for 1920’s elegance, black and white simplicity, and pure class, a backdrop was created to showcase the award winning work and accomplishments of Wisconsin’s ASID Interior Designers.

The awards presentation was led by our Emcees, Roxanne Lancour, ASID and Bill Beaudreau, ASID. After dazzling everyone with their smiles, flair for old movies, and quick dance steps, they welcomed the approximate 400 attendees and prepared them for a night of design achievement and success.

This year there were an amazing 78 professional submissions that were judged by a group from the Colorado Chapter who concluded that 47 of those projects were deemed award worthy. Over the past few years, the participation from the student chapter has been growing with 19 submissions this year. A group of student judges from Zimmerman Architectural Studios considered 6 of the student projects to be deserving of an award. Our gratitude goes out to everyone that helped with the entire judging process. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and good luck to all designers in next year’s submission process.

Click here to see this year's winners...

Thank you to this years awards committee: Co-Chairs - Melissa Impellitteri, ASID and Jennifer Drake, ASID Volunteers - Aileen Strickland Allied Practitioner ASID, Liz Allen Industry Partner ASID, Roxanne Lancour, ASID, Lucinda Fioretti, Student Member ASID, Susan Ver Plank, Student Member ASID, and Sue Michalek, Allied Practitioner ASID.

IDCW Response to Recent Actions by the Institute of Justice

Posted: 2/2/08

After all of the effort that has been put forth in past years to give interior designers some protection and acknowledgment, the Institute of Justice, a Washington D.C. based law firm versus government body as the name implies,  is now legally challenging states that legislate the title ‘interior designer’ or the practice of ‘interior design’. Their position is that anyone should be able to call themselves an interior designer or practice interior design, regardless of training or education, and that it is unconstitutional to act otherwise. An inevitable effect is an increase in public confusion with a blurring of the distinction between qualified professional interior designers and those who are mere decorators, wishing to imply more. For those who fully understand the growing complexity of the interior design profession, the position of the Institute of Justice appears quite irresponsible.  

The primary purpose of current title and practice act legislation in any state is to protect the public from unqualified individuals who simply do not have the education or experience to fully understand the ramifications of uninformed decisions. Fortunately in Wisconsin, we convinced our legislators to act to protect the interests of the public by requiring professional interior designers to have graduated from an accredited institution, worked under the supervision of a qualified professional for a required period of time, and passed a fairly strenuous national examination, the NCIDQ.  Although Wisconsin legislates the title ‘Wisconsin Registered Interior Designer’ versus ‘Interior Designer’, the actions of the Institute of Justice raise the question of whether or not it's fair to the public, to imply that education, experience, and examination are irrelevant in the pursuit of safe practices in interior design or, more basically, that safe practices in interior design are a legitimate concern.

On behalf of their untrained decorator clients, the Institute of Justice is attempting to discredit professional standing in the field of interior design by equating all practitioners, regardless of education or experience.  Most recently they are challenging legislation in both Texas and Florida.  Fortunately and admirably, the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners, who also supervises interior design and interior designers, indicated that their Board and lawyers intend to make a determined defense of the current Texas licensing requirements against the lawsuit brought by the so-called Institute for Justice.  The Texas board encourages other  state boards, who regulate various laws governing interior design, to make a spirited case against the claims of the Institute.

Our licensing requirements are not very old and are not really very well defined in many areas but they are important, nevertheless. Why is the so-called Institute for Justice so intent on breaking down those licensing barriers?  It’s because the people that they represent want professionals, namely you, out of their way.  Unless you're willing to be put back to where your job is picking out wallpaper and making up color boards it is advisable to continue fighting the efforts of their decorator clients, who strive to overturn any establishment of professional standards.

To put the legislation of the practice of interior design in perspective, it is worthwhile to consider the circumstances that originally brought about the present licensing laws for architects and for engineers. Originally, draftsmen in lumber yards and sales people for other suppliers of building materials and procedures were all doing architecture.   Eventually architects who had formal education and studio training were able to convince legislatures to recognize their superior qualifications by providing license protection.

Laws protecting the profession of architecture and engineering are by no means taken lightly.  Just observe the legal arguments that define the boundaries between architects and engineers that go on to this day between these two groups. Legislatures have defined education requirements, the amount of supervised experience under a licensed professional, number of continuing education credits, approval process of plans, and code compliance issues. Why did these organizations pursue such legislation?  For two reasons, the protection of the public AND to keep their territories intact. Interior designers should do the same in their own particular areas.

Keep in mind also, there are a lot of architects in the field who want all the interior design tasks added to their area of work and who are willing to hire young interior design graduates at low wages to do the work back at the office while they present it to the public.   Successfully adding interior design to the architect’s restricted scope of work would leave presently licensed interior designers little choice but to work for architects.
 
You took the time and efforts to finish school.  You were willing to work under someone more experienced until you had sufficient training. You studied and passed the NCIDQ and kept up with CEUs. Let's protect what we have and continue to pursue further legal protection.  Let's not let people who are unwilling to undergo the required academic training, experience, and specified examinations diminish the perceived value of our qualifications and professionalism.  Let’s actively oppose the efforts of the Institute of Justice by continuing to educate our clients, legislators, and the general public on the value of professional interior designers and design.

Diane Al Shihabi, IDCW President
Gene Potente, IDCW Past President

Feed Your Soul

Posted: 12/18/07

In the beginning I stared at the pale, unfinished wood and wondered at the possibilities before me.  There was pressure to be better than all the rest; to make people want to bid on the object I would create.  In years past, people had taken a simple, raw wooden bowl and turned it into magnificent pieces of art.

Last year Jennifer Simley, assistant director of design at Forrer Business Interiors, turned her bowl upside down and strung 200 hand-folded paper cranes from it to create a mobile.  The wood was left unfinished and used brightly colored origami paper.  The effect was a multitude of color and pattern suspended in mid-air by seemingly invisible wire.

“It was important to me to create something that was completely different than any other piece submitted,” she said. 

The more unique each piece is, the more willing someone may be to place a bid on it.

The Feed Your Soul event is an annual silent auction, featuring one of a kind bowls and artwork created by artists in the Milwaukee area.  Most participants in the auction are architects, interior designers, and artists of other media, who belong to the organizations that sponsor the event.

“I think it inspires the artists in the design industry to think outside of the box with an object we all use and see daily,” said Shannon Cooper, interior designer at MSI General Corporation.  “The event encourages and inspires creativity and awareness in designers.”

Feed Your Soul began in 2004 when Ann Marie Wittig, who was then the president of the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Interior Design, asked her members to organize a food drive.

“I knew by attending a fundraiser, that organizations such as Second Harvest can make their money go much further than if people provide food,” said Libby Castro, one of the founding members of the Feed Your Soul committee.  “I told Ann Marie that I was not interested in doing a food drive, but I would get a committee together and organize a fundraiser.”

The money bid at the auction each year goes to America’s Second Harvest of Wisconsin and every dollar raised equals five meals for one family.

America’s Second Harvest of Wisconsin is an organization that distributes food to meal programs, food pantries and nonprofit organizations in the state of Wisconsin.  In times of great need, America’s Second Harvest of Wisconsin will donate to other states.  This was the case during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

The first year the event was held, $12,000 was raised.  The second year $19,000 was raised and the third year $31,000.  This year the committee raised $25,000 prior to the event from outside donations and sponsors.

The founding sponsors for the event have been consistent over the last four years: the American Institute of Architects, the American Society of Interior Design, BigMPG Design Marketing, the International Interior Design Association and a local company—Flux Design.  Each year the list of sponsors grows, many companies and individuals from the design/art industry want to donate because it is not only charitable, but great publicity for them.

“To both the design industry and the community it allows us to give back by utilizing our many talents. It is fun and inspiring, all the while raising money for an organization that does great things,” said Castro.

Intent upon creating something functional and yet beautiful, I took my time with the project.  There were random trips to the pet store for supplies.  I did a lot of waiting for the dark chocolate stain and polyurethane finish to dry on my bowl.

The experience made me feel like I was using my talents to give back to the community.  As an artist, it is easy to question what good my creativity is in a world in such desperate need of help.  This auction really does give all of us in the art and design industry a chance to do something more than just create.

“I like that it is not daunting, we don’t depress people with hard to hear facts, but we do not ignore its importance either,” said Castro. “We make a difference and we make a difference in our own lives by filling it with art.”

I walked into Flux Design on November 9, 2007 filled with anticipation.  Flux Design is a company that specializes in commercial and residential design projects as well as metal, glass, concrete, plastic and woodwork.  Due to the nature of their work, the company has a large warehouse near the East side of Milwaukee that was shut down for three days in order to prepare and host this event.  Flux Design is generous enough to do it free of charge and it is why the Feed Your Soul event continues to be held at its facility each year.

I took my name badge and entered into the gallery area.  The first thing I saw was a large silver bug.  The body of the bug was made from the wooden bowl, now painted silver and accented with metal wire.  The feet, face and other body parts were made from different sized metal pieces welded together.  It was obviously the detailed work of one of the employees of Flux Design, who are known for their amazing metal sculptures.  The creature before me must have been about three feet long and two feet high.  I knew right away that this bowl would sell for a lot of money.

“My favorite bowl was the one that raised the most money ever,” said Heather Balistrieri, interior designer at Zimmerman Architectural Studios and co-chair of the committee in 2005 and 2006.  The sculpture looked like a cracked walnut with the wooden bowl as the interior and shiny metal as the outer shell.  It sold for $1,300 and was made by a Flux employee named Jesse Meyer.  Balistrieri explained that most bowls sell for anywhere from $100 to $300.

I walked through the warehouses and noticed my bowl; the dark brown wood stood out against the golden maple of the table it sat on.  The bowl was filled with multicolored pebbles and there was a stream of water flowing out of the top of the pile of rocks and gently down over the different sized stones.

I looked at the bids written on the sheet of paper in front of it and after only an hour the amount was already up to $50!

Next to my bowl was a small table lamp.  The lamp shade was made from the wooden bowl turned upside down and stained a dark brown color.  The base was made from flat square pieces of clear acrylic stacked on top of one another.  The light filtered down through all the clear plastic, creating a glowing affect.

Nearby was a bonsai tree made from intricate metalwork.  The leaves of the tree were pieces of the wooden bowl.  They were sanded, polished and carved to look like real foliage.  The wood was finished with a clear varnish.

People strolled through the space, observing the bowls.  Most of them were fashionably dressed, befitting of someone in the design industry.  Many observers stationed themselves near the tables to protect their bids, while others mingled with their peers.

There was a separate gallery of two dimensional art where I spotted Castro.  Balistrieri was not far behind her.  I thanked them both for speaking with me about the event.  Castro gave me a hug and encouraged me to participate again next year.  This personal interaction showed me that the warmth and enthusiasm that came through in her interview was a part of her personality.

In the two dimensional gallery break dancers performed for the crowd.  The lighting was low, and the music was club-like thanks to the hired DJ.

Food was served in the sponsor room, so people could peruse the many names of sponsors mounted on the wall while eating a beef skewer or mini black bean burger with guacamole. In the back of the warehouse’s storage area there was a free wine bar, and throughout the facility there were other beverage stations serving beer and mixed drinks.

“It has become one of THE events to go to,” said Balistrieri.  “It has really brought us together to meet and greet and socialize, but it’s all going to a good cause.”

By the end of the night my bowl had sold for $120 and I was extremely pleased.  Because it was my first time participating, I did not have such high hopes.  I was intimidated by other artists and unsure if anyone would be receptive to my art.

“I decided to participate to satisfy my internal need to contribute,” said Cooper.  “Art is subjective.  Someone, somewhere will love my piece.”   
And she was right.

“If we had keen vision and a feeling of all ordinary human life, it would be like hearing the grass grow and the squirrels heart beat and we should die of that roar which lies on the other side of silence,” was written in delicate brown letters against the natural backdrop of the raw wood of the bowl. 
The simplicity of the design and the importance of George Elliot’s words appealed to many that night.  Cooper’s bowl sold for $120 as well. 

I am proud of the industry I belong to for what it can create, how it can inspire and what we as artists can do for the community with our talents.  This year the Feed Your Soul Event raised over $45,000.  Next year I anticipate that number will be even higher, and I plan to be there to see it happen.

Fine Furnishings Show Oct 29th-30th, 2007

By Wendy Schaffer
Posted: 11/19/07

On September 29th and 30th, the Second Annual Fine Furnishings Show was held at the Midwest Express Convention Center in Downtown Milwaukee.  The show featured artisans of the finest handcrafted furniture, decorative accessories, fine craft and art.

Two designers from our Chapter, Nancy Miller, Allied Member ASID of Form & Function and Wendy Schaffer, ASID of Welcome Home Interior Design, created room settings filled with a variety of furniture and accessories from this year’s exhibitors.

The primary intent of the room settings was to showcase the value and expertise of professional interior designers from ASID and represent, first hand, how all the wonderful pieces from the show could be put together.

Check out the show website at www.finefurnishingsshow.com for information on both this year’s and next year’s events.  If you need additional information or may be interested in participating in future shows, contact Karla Little at klittle@finefurnishingsshow.com.

The show was challenging in that it was a “design-by-picture-only” process, but the experience with the craftsmen and women was worth any uncertainty of the final outcome.  What a wonderful group of talented people providing unique one-of-a-kind products.

A great resource for one and all!

ASID Members Hunt for Hidden Treasure at the 2007 Annual Meeting Celebration

By Jessica Mahne, ASID

Posted: 10/5/07

On September 11, 2007 ASID Wisconsin members proved that everyone loves a good treasure hunt at the chapter’s Annual Meeting Celebration, “Recognizing the Hidden Treasures in Our Chapter.” The setting for the evening’s festivities was the Cesar Pelli designed Overture Center for the Arts in Madison. The night began with members on a hunt for hidden treasure as attendees were given a clue and off they went on a search that led them to meet both new and seasoned ASID volunteers. Following the lively treasure hunt, the pirate emcee, Matthew Kerr, ASID, greeted the audience and kept the group entertained throughout the evening with his “Pirate Trivia.”

Jessica Mahne, ASID, Wisconsin Chapter President, recapped the year’s achievements and initiatives, both on the local and national level. She thanked the board members and all of the chapter volunteers for their efforts which make all of the great achievements of the chapter possible. Following Jessica’s address, Sandy Weber, ASID acknowledged the contributions of our chapter sponsors who financially support the chapter and allow us to provide quality programs and benefits to our members. Between bouts of playful banter and pirate trivia with the Pirate Kerr, board members individually recognized their committee volunteers. The first award of the evening, the “Volunteer of the Year Award,” was given by Lynn Vogeltanz, Allied Member ASID, to Stacy Wieme, Allied Member ASID for her work as chair of the newly formed New Member Orientation Committee. Then, Jessica and Matthew presented a comical reprieve from the typical Annual Meeting agenda with a “very short ASID year in review – ‘The Adventures of the Pirates Grout and Wainscot’ ” – if you missed it, you just really had to be there to appreciate it!

Everyone had a good laugh at the pirates’ adventures as the group eagerly anticipated several special chapter awards which were then presented. Congratulations to all of the following award recipients:

ASID National Faculty Advisor of the Year:
  Leslie Lawton, ASID (Waukesha County Technical College)

ASID National Student Chapter of the Year Honorable Mention:
  UW-Madison ASID Student Chapter

Wisconsin Chapter ASID Scholarship Award Winners:
  Matthew Lathrum, Student Member ASID (Waukesha County Technical College)
  Liesl Vogt, Student Member ASID (UW-Stevens Point)

ASID Wisconsin Crystal Star Award:
  Patricia Algiers, ASID

Chapter Educator Medalist:
  Patricia Kluetz, ASID

Chapter Medalist:
  Lise Lawson, ASID

Presidential Citations:
  Lynn Vogeltanz, Allied Member ASID
  Sandy Gordon, ASID

Following these award presentations, Jodie Thill, ASID, incoming Wisconsin Chapter President presented Jessica with a gift and recognized her contributions to the chapter’s success. The 2007-2008 ASID Wisconsin Board of Directors was introduced, and recited the oath of office, led by Sandy Weber, ASID.

The 2007-2008 Wisconsin Chapter Board of Directors are:

President: Jodie Thill, ASID
President-elect: Catherine Hempfling-Prossen, ASID
Financial Director: Pam Cramer, ASID
Student Rep to the Board: Julie Russell, Student Member ASID
Communications Director: Elizabeth Schraeder, Industry Partner of ASID
Membership Director: Lynn Vogeltanz, Allied Member ASID
Professional Development Director: Rebecca Klotz, ASID
Board Member at Large: Jenny Rebholz, Allied Member ASID

To conclude the fun-filled evening, Jodie challenged members to “get informed, get inspired and get involved” in the year to come.

THANK YOU to Matthew Kerr, ASID for his highly entertaining contributions to the evening’s program! An additional thank you goes to the planning committee, Brenda Brady, ASID and Sandy Gordon, ASID for organizing this fun event. And, one more thanks to Nancy Johnson, ASID and MATC Madison student members, Alison Daughters, Ashley Kooiman, Jodi Hettinga, and Jenny Schroeder for helping with the set up and take down.

Trial Mentor Program - Sign Up

Posted 10/5/07 

Overview:

• The New Member Committee is starting a mentor program in hopes that professional members will aid in the overall experience received by new, existing allied, and transitioning student members.

Goals of Mentor:

• Host your assigned mentoree to two or more events a year.
• Promote taking the NCIDQ exam.
• Provide guidance/information on subjects not covered in everyday work.

Goals of the Mentored ASID member:

• Coordinate with your mentor which events you would like to attend together.
• Be an active participant to make this program fit your needs and goals.

Interested in signing up?

• We hope to refine details and start a trial program in January of 2008. A kickoff meet and greet will be announced at a later date based on interest in the program.
• After the trial program is complete in the summer of 2008, a survey will be sent to participants to get feedback on the program.
• First full year of the Mentor Program will begin in October of 2008.
• Sign up deadline: Friday, October 26th.
• If interested, send email to stacy.wieme@target.com

Wisconsin Chapter ASID 2008 Ballot

Posted: 2/28/08

Congratulations to the following members elected to the Wisconsin Chapter of ASID Board of Directors for terms beginning October 1, 2008:

President-elect: Wendy Schaffer, ASID		Membership Director: Laura Schalk, ASID		At-Large Director: Heather Balistrieri, ASID

ASID FOUNDATION NEWS

By: Barbara Schlattman, FASID
Posted: 2/8/08

Your ASID Foundation is entering its fourth year and for a new Foundation, we have much to be proud of. The ASID Foundation is funding several projects and initiatives for next year and beyond.

Partnering with the U.S. Green Building Council, the foundation is working on a collaborative project called REGREEN to develop sustainable practice guidelines and educational resources for homeowners, residential interior design professionals, suppliers and contractors. REGREEN will raise awareness and accelerate adoption of home renovation and remodeling practices that minimize impact on the environment and human health. A draft of the guidelines was released at GreenBuild earlier this year and the final guidelines will be unveiled at ASID’s annual conference INTERIORS 08: The ASID Conference on Design, in March in New Orleans.

The ASID Foundation was a sponsor for The Green House, New Directions in Sustainable Architecture & Design exhibition displayed at the National Building Museum in Washington, D. C.,

The Foundation is helping to support a revision of the evaluation standards for academic interior design programs to be implemented by CIDA (formerly FIDER) in 2009.

Plus, the Foundation awards scholarships and grants.

Jubilation ’08, the Foundation’s major fundraiser will be held on Friday, March 14 in New Orleans. It will be a Mardi Gras atmosphere with a celebrity auctioneer, Bryan Batt. Our chapter is fortunate to have so many of individuals make significant donations to the auction. The ASID Foundation would like to thank those special contributors for their generosity: M & M Carpet, Ferguson Enterprises, Baccarat, John Todd Partridge, Ladco, Ltd., and Sylvia Fullerton Allied Member of ASID. (partial listing at this time of printing)

The ASID Foundation would also like to thank the ASID Foundation Chapter Liaison -Donna Jarnigan, ASID and TGCC President Lynne Jones, ASID, for their enthusiasm in acquiring such incredible items for this very worthwhile cause.

Thank you,
Barbara Schlattman, FASID
ASID Foundation Board of Trustees
And Jubilation Co-Chair
And proud member of the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of ASID!

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