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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS
Las Vegas
Chapter members enjoyed a wonderful night at Resorts World, the newest property to
hit the Las Vegas Strip. Members celebrated the work of the 2021 board of directors
and installed the 2022 board and chairman, and enjoyed dinner, drinks, and a peek
behind the curtain with a panel session with some of interior design and construction
members. Following were guided tours of Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub, the suites,
villas, and Awana Spa. It was a strong kickoff to the year and great company!
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1. The 2021 board of directors: president Edgar Gutierrez (onstage), Dawn Garner, Kris Hanson, Jonathan
Kaler, Sheryl Pellegrino, Michelle Goertz, and MaryAnn Strandberg
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2. The 2022 board of directors: president Jonathan Kaler (onstage), Emelyn Altman, Kayla Auyong,
Michelle Goertz, Darlene Connors, Sheryl Pellegrino, Kris Hanson, Wanda Luna, Dawn Garner, Katie
Novelen, Edgar Gutierrez, Hope Case, and Christy Adams
Mid-South Region
NEWH Mid-South was pleased to have some of its regional interior design students
attend the NEWH Leadership Conference with a couple of its board members. Here is
their experience in their own words:
Hope Weaver, Middle Tennessee State University:
" This leadership conference was my first NEWH event, and I was welcomed with
nothing but open arms. Everyone I met was super kind and helpful. I found all the
breakout sessions insightful and loved the ability to choose between several options. I
can't wait for the next one! "
Makayla Morrical, Middle Tennessee State University:
" Attending the NEWH Leadership Conference as an interior design student was by far
the best networking experience. There was networking, learning, and fun experiences
like the Product Showcase, keynotes, breakout sessions, and cocktail parties. I got a
lot of valuable information from all the events but the top thing that stuck with me and
has helped me as a student and with my future is Chase Jarvis' keynote. Chase talked
about IDEA, which stands for Imagine, Design, Execute, and Amplify. He also talked
about creativity and how life is not about finding success but creating it. I have always
been interested in interior design and wanted to go into hospitality design but I noticed
I was falling in love with fabric, furniture, lighting, and so much more which led to being
interested in being a rep. The Product Showcase really helped me understand my love
for being a rep and meeting so many people that are professionally doing it already.
I also got to learn about all the products and materials out there that I could go into.
I am so thankful for NEWH and cannot wait to grow professionally and in the NEWH
organization. "
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1. Makayla Morrical, MTSU; Courtney Crosby,
Hilton AD&C; Ron Smith and Tracy Smith,
Ashley Lighting; Crystal McCain, HBG Design;
Dakota Sokoloski, MTSU; Michael Sautner, Atlas
Concorde Inc.; Susan Herring, Scott Fabrics; and
Hope Weaver, MTSU
2. MTSU interior design students Makayla
Morrical, Dakota Sokoloski, and Hope Weaver
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