NKBA eNewsletter

NKBA 15 Year Anniversary of the Prairie Provinces Chapter

SUMMER eNEWSLETTER 2010

EDITOR'S NOTE:

July 8, 2010: Our 15th year Anniversary of Prairie Provinces NKBA Chapter… What a Celebration it was—Stampede Style!

The weather... perfect! The location… exceptional! The Appy’s… the greatest served! The Martini’s… very Turquoise!
The Band… Awesome! The door prizes… Fabulous! The attendance of Cowboys and Cowgirls… overwhelming!
The membership drive… a record!

Quote: “It was a 100% success!”—President Rochelle Zemlak

I need not say much more… except do try the Prairie Pickler Martini recipe below!

DON'T FORGET TO SAVE THE DATES:
—The Annual Golf Tournament September 10th at Alberta Springs Golf Resort (5km west of Red Deer on Hwy 11)
—The Home & Interior Design Show September 16th - 19th.

For those who are writing the NKBA exam, consider joining the Study Group.

Are we at Golf or Stampede? Cowboy: Gerry—Bradlee (Sponsor),
Golfer: Robert - NKBA Chapter Board Member

Kely & Bobby— The Band

The Best Boots at the Party! Cow girl: New Member

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

We would like to say a great big thank you to all of you who joined us for the NKBA Prairie Provinces Chapter’s 15th Anniversary & Membership Drive Stampede Party this year!!

We are pleased to say that great food, music & a fantastic location made for a fabulous evening of socializing & networking for all.

I would also like to welcome all of our newest members (19 and counting...) and thank our generous party & prize sponsors (see below) for helping us put on one of the most ‘memorable’ Stampede parties of the year! I hope to see you all again at upcoming events!

Rochelle LD Zemlak, AKBD
– 2010 Chapter President

Still considering membership?

It’s not too late! We have been granted permission to extend our membership drive special pricing for one more week.

rz@rochellelynne.com or kara@cantubathrooms.com

Manufacturer negotiating intensely with a designer!
Cowboy: Sponsor—FloForm, Cowgirl: Designer

Nobody is gettin' this bottle!
Cowboy: Warren—Schenk (Sponsor)

Happy to be signing in new memberships!
Cowgirl: Jolanda - NKBA Chapter / Education
Cowgirl: Rochelle- NKBA Chapter / President

Enjoying the Live Entertainment!

Copy-cat Cowboy

Our MC Cowgirl: Kara—NKBA Chapter Board Member

Cowgirl: Alexandra—HansGrohe Rep (Sponsor)

Where's the food?

Getting ready to slap another member!
Cowboy Colin: new member

Strumming my 6 string! Musician: Kely

Cleaning up after the party! Cowgirl: Sandie—Cambria (Sponsor)

Stampede Party Door Prize Winners

Donated by Hansgrohe: Hand-Held Shower Head
Won by: Phil

Donated by Jerome’s Appliance: Pots and Pans
Won by: Michelle

Donated by Bradlee: Women’s gift bag
Won by: Amy B.

Donated by Bradlee: Men’s gift bag
Won by: Colleen H.

Donated by Flo Form: Ranch Restaurant Gift Certificate
Won by: Darcy L.

Donated by Cambria: AB Boot Gift Certificate
Won by: Ken T.

Prairie Pickler Martini

From the 2010 NKBA Stampede Celebration

1oz Blue ICE Vodka
1/2 oz Blue Curaco
1oz Pineapple Juice

Pour into Cocktail Shaker with ice, shake , and strain into a Chilled Cocktail glass.

One of my best moves is to surround myself with friends who, instead of asking, ”WHY”? are quick to say “WHY NOT”? That attitude is contagious. - Oprah Winfrey

WHY NOT YOU? WHY NOT NOW?

Volunteer with NKBA Prairie Provinces Chapter
2 YEAR POSITIONS—REGISTER BY AUGUST 10, 2010!
Contact: Rochelle or Kara, for more details!

The NKBA Masters Golf Tournament 2010

Alberta Springs Golf Resort September 10, 2010
5km west of Red Deer on Hwy 11
7:00 AM—Registration
9:00 AM—Shotgun start
2:30 PM—Rib Eye BBQ

Download Registration Form & info >>
Golf Chair: Ken Staves Email: kens@chesapeakeud.ca

PLATINUM, GOLD & SILVER SPONSORS NEEDED!
...for ALL NKBA events in 2010
Please submit your company name and contact information for: Golf Tournament / Educational Events / AGM / and much more…

Please inquire about the various sponsorship levels to: Cindy McKenzie

Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal. - Earl Nightingale

Aristocrat Kitchens
Bath Classics
Cheridea Design Ltd
Custom Kitchens & Design Ltd
James B. MacLure, CKD
Denca Cabinets
Dynasty Bathrooms Ltd
Empire Kitchen Design Ltd
Jill Huk, CKD
Heartwood Kitchen & Bath Design
Home Depot # 7061
Home Depot # 7062

Hubbards Cupboards
Judy Bakalik K.C.D.
Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
Kitchen Craft of Canada Ltd
Kitchen Showplace, Ltd
M.S.K. Design
Mary Anne Friesen, CKD
Merit Kitchens
Merit Kitchens & Renovations
Joy Myers Piske, CKD
PJ White Hardwoods Ltd.
Robco Cabinets

Royal Flush
Solid Surface Specialties
Source One Building & Remodeling Center Superior Kitchens
Superior Millwork Ltd.
The Kitchen Craft Connection, Edmonton
The Kitchen Craft Connection, Calgary
The Kitchen Craft Connection, Winnipeg
The Kitchen Studio Ltd.
The Plumb Shoppe, Saskatoon Ltd.
Town & Countree Kitchens Ltd.
Westridge Cabinets Ltd.

Calendar Of Events 2010

September
September 2 - Chapter Executive Meeting: Calgary
September 10 - Golf Tourney: Red Deer
September 18 - Oct 02/10 AKBD Exams
September 18 - Design & CKBI exams
September 16-19 - Home & Interior Design Show: Calgary
September 29 - Urban Encounters: Calgary

October
October - Kitchen & Bath Month
October 7 - Chapter Executive Meeting - Calgary
October 14 - AGM - Red Deer
October 12 - Urban Encounters: Edmonton

November
November 3-4 - Buildex Show - Calgary
November 19 & 20 - Strategic Planning Meeting Chapter
November 19 - BC NKBA Chapter Gala: Vancouver

December
December - Christmas Holidays

April 2011
April 26-28, 2011 - KBIS: Las Vegas

Golf Info - Click Here
Email Ken: kens@chesapeakeud.ca

NKBA Exam Study Group Info - Click Here
September 2010 - February 2011
Email Jolanda: casaflores@telus.net

AGM Info - Click Here

Board Members 2010

President: Rochelle LD Zemlak, AKBD - E: rz@rochellelynne.com
Secretary: Kara Kenno - E: kara@cantubathrooms.com
VP Communications: Monika Siebert, DID - E: ms@monikainc.ca
VP Programs: VACANT
VP Government Relations: Carolyn Cheetham, CMKBD - E: designworksbycc@shaw.ca
Strategic Planner: Robert Sadler - E: heartwoodkitchens@shaw.ca
Endorsed Programs: Sheryl L.Kreil, ID TECH - E: sherylk@berryarchitecture.ca
Chapter Representative: Christine Salas, DID, CKD - E: cocina@telus.net
Treasure: Cindy MacKenzie, AKBD - E: cindy@purpleturtledesign.ca
VP Memberships: VACANT
VP Professional Development: Jolanda Slagmolen-Flores - E: casaflores@telus.net
Chairman of Golf Committee: Ken Staves - E: kens@chesapeakeud.ca
Lakeland College, Instructor: Cindi Plant - E: Cindi.Plant@lakelandcollege.ca

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