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Around the Chapters
Chicago In January, the Chicago Chapter held its 2008 kick-off event hosted by
certified reality therapist Cathie Looney for an evening of networking and
conversation. Cathie gave the group insight and wit on how four very different
generations can successfully maintain a balanced work relationship and how to
overcome the differences in age and personality. Cathie’s clever presentation left the
guests inspired and intrigued.
Dallas This past November the Dallas chapter hosted its inaugural Black Tie BBQ.
Roughly 260 people attended the event raising almost $10,000 for the scholarship
fund. The chapter also awarded nine scholarships at the event, which featured
gambling, eating, and dancing. The 2008 event will be held in conjunction with the
Dallas regional tradeshow. Special thanks to the Dallas Chapter Fundraising chair
Bryan Adcock, Stacey Elliston, Liz Grove, Jennifer Pope, Tom Jacobe, Carl Long, Chip
Norton, Haley Stuckeman, Amanda Squitiero, Angela Heinen, and Abby Wiyninger, as
well as the underwriters: Wolf-Gordon, Barbara Elliott Interiors, CDI, The SmithBrown Partnership, Allison & Company, Hill & Associates, MDC Wallcovering,
Purchasing Management International, RDH & Associates, Tom Guerrero &
Associates, Unilight, Wilson Associates, CF-Kent Hospitality, Dansbyland, Kenco
Hospitality, Leo A Daly, National Wallcovering, Shaw Hospitality, Shelby Williams,
Concept Surfaces, Durkan Patterned Carpet, Jacobe & Associates, Jaden Fabrics,
Lighting Artistry, Quiltcraft, SJ Concepts, Specified Resources, TRI-KES Wallcovering,
Urban Concepts, Crossley Axminster, P/Kaufman, Adcock & Co, and Metro
Wallcoverings.
New York City The chapter’s November Shoes in the City fundraiser was a big
success raising $22,000. There they awarded scholarships to Jennifer Jeffrey and
Tackice Mundle. Thanks to Ross Klein, president of Starwood’s Luxury Brands Group,
for donating a weekend anywhere at a W Hotel for the raffle; big-time sponsor
Durkan who donated $15,000 to the event; the designers of the shoes auctioned off;
and sponsors Simmons, Tiger Imports, MTS Seating, Edelman Leather, Impex, M2,
EDL & Associates, Benjamin West, TOTO, Wolf-Gordon, Mason Murer, and MDC
Wallcovering. The chapter is also asking hotel owners, designers, and vendors to
open up their businesses for student tours. Contact Gary Armstrong, education chair,
at gareaartist@yahoo.com, if interested.
Sunshine The Sunshine chapter hosted its “Simply the Best” gala in November at the
Hard Rock Hotel, Universal Studios. The evening featured a red carpet, three-course
dinner, silent auction, live music, and dancing. Besides giving out 30 awards for the
best product in the resort/hotel and vacation ownership market, an $8,000
scholarship was awarded to Deborah Williams from the International Academy of
Design. Special thanks to Designtex, Gay Nell & Associates, Hospitality Galleries Art
and Framing, Mark David, Momentum Textiles, Read Window, Ashley Lighting, Blue
Leaf Hospitality, Duralee Contract, HG Striker Group, US Vinyl, Design Poole, Inc.,
Hunter Douglas, Simmons, Indon, Installation Service Group, L2 Studios, Mohawk
Industries, Momentum Textiles, and Samuelson.
Toronto The chapter held a networking event hosted by Posters International on
October 17. Poster International’s Esther Cohen was honored as the chapter’s first
Honorary Member because of her longterm commitment to NEWH. The chapter also
did community service, helping out with the Christmas in the Park event, hosted a
networking lunch in January, and gathered to watch a chick flick at the Global
Theater in Downsview in February. This month the chapter will be hosting its
scholarship awards dinner and in April, the chapter is having a dinner and salsa
dancing lesson night at Lula Lounge.
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News
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Product Know-How
On the Scene
Sustainability: Point of View
Scholarship: Future’s So Bright
Design 101: Hotel Renovations
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Project: Presidential Redo
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