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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Its October, and NKBA’s Kitchen and Bath Month... what better time for all of us to promote our services. Be sure to check the national NKBA website for tips on how to promote OCTOBER in your specific business. The 12th Kitchen and Bath Masters, Golf Tournament was a smashing success this year, which is noted in a special appreciation clip for all who participated in trumping things up in the : planning, donating , and sponsoring of this fine event which took place September 18, 2009, at Alberta Springs Golf Course in Red Deer Alberta. Be sure to checkout all the DESIGN Contests .. lots to choose from, but note the dates are coming up fast! A booth by: Prairie Provinces Chapter will be manned by the various Executive and Board Buddies to promote NKBA memberships, stop by and enter the draw for a free one year membership. Our AGM is in November this year – not October - as previously listed. This will be a special AGM as we are blessed with having Sara Ann Busby, as our EXCO speaker for the evening. Fall is truly a busy time of the year as we prepare for Thanksgiving Holiday, with our families and friends. It’s truly a time to appreciate all our connections to each other, a time to affirm that we give to each other on a daily basis in various ways. As you read thru the e-news today be sure to search for that special note, I have for you as always. Monika Constructive comments or submissions please email: ms@monikainc.ca Board Meetings: Red Deer Fall 2009 December 3rd, 2009 We meet the first Thursday of every month in Calgary or Red Deer on alternating months. If you would like to attend please contact one of the board members listed below for exact locations. HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH NKBA In order to communicate with our members in a fast and environmentally responsible way NKBA communications are conducted almost entirely by e-mail. By clicking unsubscribe, you will no longer receive chapter meeting notices, quarterly chapter newsletters, voting ballots, NKBA Weekly, QuickClicks, or any other digital communication from NKBA. To re-establish e-mail communications at any time, please contact NKBA Customer Service at 1-800 THE-NKBA (843-6522). |
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- Rachel McCullough
'A Successful Golf Tournament' by Chris Salas - President
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The NKBA Prairie Province Chapter was very pleased to see such a great turnout at our annual Golf Tournament at Alberta Springs. Thanks to all that came out for a fun day of golf and socializing. We’d like to express our appreciation to the volunteers and board members for helping put together a fun day of golf. Even though we had a few unexpected hurdles to deal with we managed to exceed our goal and we look forward to a substantial donation for The Children’s Wish Foundation. A big thank you to Kyla Martin of The Children’s Foundation for stopping by to give a presentation. Kyla shared some stories of the dreams they help fulfill. Thank you to everyone that showed up to support such a great organization. We have started planning next year’s tournament and look forward to seeing everyone there again. |
ALL NEW CANADA-WIDE NKBA 2010 DESIGN COMPETITION
Registrations due October 2009. CLICK HERE for application form!
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2010 NKBA Design Competition Entries due October 20, 2009 For more information visit NKBA..org/Competition or call 800-843-6522 |
Sub-Zero & Wolf invite you to showcase your best. For 2009-2010, we again honor the professionals who have helped make Sub-Zero and Wolf the quintessential components of the uncompromised kitchen.
Enter On-Line at subzero.com/contest
Entries must be received by January 8th, 2010
SAVE the DATES
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Opportunities to be a 'Board Buddy' we have coined that term as it reflects the position exactly. As a volunteer, you are able to team up in one of the positions which one of the board members currently have and help execute duties thereby learning the position. Once that postion becomes available you are the perfect position to run for that officers seat. Great opportuities exist when vollenteering on the NKBA board, just ask one of the board members. Ask Nora how she did it! See contact info below execultive list.
Volunteers Needed for Sub-committee
Upcoming Design Trends Tradeshow 2009 in November. Contact Monika at ms@monikainc.ca
Are you interested in becoming certified?
Study Group Sessions
In September, your local chapter will be starting a study group program for industry professionals who are interested in sitting for the exams in March 2010. The study group is based on the 9 volumes of the Professional Resource Library: Residential Construction, Kitchen and Bath Systems, Kitchen and Bath Products, Kitchen and Bath Drawing, Kitchen Planning, Bath Planning, Business Management, Kitchen and Bath Project Management, and Design Principles.
The study group will meet approximately every two weeks for approximately 2 or 3 hours. It is a commitment, and a worthwhile one. Research has shown that the percentage of professionals who pass the NKBA certification exams on the first try is substantially higher among those who participate in a study group.
At each session we will review one of the books in the Professional Resource Library, and we will be arranging a presenter/facilitator with expertise in that area. We also have quizzes and flashcards with practice questions. Where possible we can try to arrange visits to manufacturing facilities or kitchen & bath showrooms.
In order to participate in the study group and prepare for the exams, you will need to have access to the 9-volume Professional Resource Library. Members of a study group are able to obtain the full set for the discounted price of USD$425 rather than the regular USD$499 (plus customs and shipping charges).
As part of the study program, we have also requested a Certification Prep Course for the end of January. In addition to providing additional help in preparing for the exams, the course will also allow you to fulfill the education requirement for certification.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Jolanda Slagmolen-Flores at (403) 255-8234 or casaflores@telus.net to request a registration form.
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Board Members 2009
President: Chris Salas DID, CKD- Email: cocina@telus.net
Secretary: Kara Kenno - Email:
kara@cantubathrooms.com
VP of Technology & Communications: Monika Siebert DID- Email:
ms@monikainc.ca
VP of Programs: Barb Henderson - Email:
deltoncabinet_barb@hotmail.com
Treasure: Cindy MacKenzie AKBD - Email:
cm@rochellelynne.com
VP of Memberships: Susan Malone - Email:
susan.malon@cronkhitesupply.com
VP of Academic Relations: Sheryl Kreil ID Tech - Email:
sherylk@berryarchitecture.ca
Lakeland College Rep: Cindi Plant - Email:
Cindi.Plant@lakelandcollege.ca
VP of Professional Developments: Jolanda Slagmolen-Flores- Email:
casaflores@telus.net
VP of Government Relations: Rochelle LD Zemlak AKBD - Email:
rz@rochellelynne.com
Chapter Rep & Golf Chair: Robert Sadler - Email:
rsadler@telus.net
Strategic Planner: Carloyn Cheetham CMKBD - Email:
designworksbycc@shaw.ca
Board Buddies: Nora Bouz - Email: norabouz@gmail.com
"Contentment is a smother of invention." - Ethel Mumford
If you have read this far, meet me at the sudio for pumpkin pie and a Latte. Contact MS@monikainc.ca