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OCTOBER 2015 News - Happy Kitchen and Bath Month!
PRESIDENT'S NOTE
Dear Fellow NKBA Puget Sound Members,

It's October and that is Kitchen & Bath Month! What a better way to celebrate than to come to our October event to see world-renowned Johnny Grey. This is an amazing opportunity for you, our members.
Our board has been working hard to coordinate this amazing designer to come visit us and planning all the activities around the visit.Thank you to Abbrio for hosting the event with Johnny Grey! We are looking forward to it and hope you are too! If you haven't signed up, please do so soon as tickets will sell out fast. And, make it a full day by visiting the Product Showcase beforehand that day at the Seattle Design Center. 

Most positions are filled for our board for next year, but still a couple of open ones.  Please contact myself or Roshele Allison, CKD CBD for more information.

Warm Regards,
Kayron Brewer, CKD CBD
Studio K B
NKBA Puget Sound President
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
OCTOBER IS NATIONAL KITCHEN AND BATH MONTH!
National Kitchen & Bath Month originated when surges in home remodeling occurred in the fall. Although we now know that major kitchen & bath purchase research actually takes place in Q1, Kitchen & Bath Month has maintained the October timeframe, in part because media - both trade and consumer - also feature kitchen and bath topics most prominently in October. In the past our goal was to push the consumer to choose NKBA professionals in their remodeling projects. This year we want to take it a step further and involve our kitchen and bath community with a variety of resources, tools, tips and social media activities just for members! 
Check out NKBA.org for national NKBA news.

NKBA Product Showcase October 15th, 1:30 - 4:30. Featuring the latest and greatest in tops, cabinets, flooring, plumbing, hardware, and more! In the Seattle Design Center Atrium, the local event to brush up on what's new! All of the info can be found at http://www.nkbapugetsound.org/events/product-showcase
October chapter meeting featuring world-renowned architect and
designer Johnny Gray. October 15th, from 5:30pm. This talk is sure
to be inspiring and thought-provoking. There will be time for autographs
His list of books that the talk and his US tour will reference:  http://www.nkbapugetsound.org/downloads/JohnnyGreyBookList.pdf
Printable PDF of Oct. 15 Johnny Grey Chapter Event CLICK HERE




 
























  *SAVE THE DATE*
--November 10, 2015 11:30 - 1: 00pm,
Course #W151R - Inspiration 5: EuroCucina Edition
The EuroCucina show in Milan, Italy features the most cutting­edge design materials from the world's 130 top manufacturers. The show features
new materials and design trends that have a profound impact on the global design community.

Join Willis President & CEO, Mike Hetherman, CKD ­as he takes you through his exclusive personal view of last year's show. Get a first ­hand look at the latest design trends coming from Europe as well as a hands ­on experience of one of the hottest materials influencing European, and now North American, design. Don't miss this lunchtime learning opportunity, complete with Italian wine, food, and design inspiration and conversation.
  
 
  *SAVE THE DATE* 
--December 3, 2015 5:30 - 9:00pm,
Holiday Party and Member Appreciation Dinner 
Glendale Country Club, Bellevue
Come celebrate the end of 2015 with your fellow hard-working colleagues. All of the time put in; the blood, sweat and tears were worth it and this is the event that celebrates the hard work. Come for the camaraderie, stay for the celebration. Details to be emailed in the coming weeks, but you'll want this event on your calendar!
 
 
South Sound Magazine: special advertising opportunity
The upcoming South Sound magazine will feature this year's NKBA kitchen and bath design winners in their award-winning  magazine. This is prime time to advertise and get your business in front of people who are in the market to build and remodel.  NKBA members can get an ad starting at $335*! 
Additional discounts available for NKBA members for larger ads, too . Reserve  your space now.  Contact  Lander Martinson  at  lander@premiermedia.net  for more information (253) 318-7905
425 magazine ads work, ask other NKBA members who have purchased ads and gained valuable clients!
 


Small commitment for BIG return!
Are you interested in getting more involved with our local NKBA Board?  Well, you are in luck as we have a few open board positions:
VP of Membership - This is a great position for someone who has never been on our board before or is new to our chapter. You get to meet so many people in the our industry and have fun at the same time.
Treasurer - If you are great with numbers than this is just for you.  We have made things easy for this position as we use Quick Books to handle all of our finances.
  VP of Government Relations - This position keeps track of our right to design in our local government.  You keep track of whether or not this right is being threatened.
Other positions that we also need filled are:
Sponsorship Chair - This person interacts with our Sponsors and our Board to see what Sponsors want to participate and to make sure their needs are met.
Home Show Chair - We need someone to re-ignite this.  We have the tools and materials for a booth in a Home Show but we need someone to work out where, when and scheduling.
Great Kitchen and Bath Tour - We need someone to take the lead on this.  Things have changed in our industry and with our clientele, we need someone with their finger on the pulse of Seattle to get this going again.
If you are interested in any of the above positions or would like information about helping on a committee, please contact our chapter President Kayron Brewer, CKD, CBD (klbdesigns@hotmail.com) or our Chapter Rep Roshele Allison, CMKBD (roshele@nwhomedesigners.com)
Hope to see you at the next event!
  
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You're the judge, in  SUB-ZERO'S Designers' Choice Award
It's only open to trade professionals like you. Just review the kitchens of the 53 regional winners, and choose the most outstanding. It's a great way to honor your peers, and get ideas for your own future projects. Login required.
 
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2015 MBA Remodeled Homes Tour:  October 17 from 10am - 5pm



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Monde Home Products' Bertazzoni Kitchen Design Contest, will be held from July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2015! This is your opportunity to showcase your best Bertazzoni kitchen designs for a chance to win  a Getaway Trip for Two to Italy! This is the second annual competition; last year's winner was our own Vawn Greany, CMKBD. For more information go to http://www.mondehomeproducts.com/bertazzoni-kitchen-design-contest-2015/

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One Grand Prize Winner will be named 
2015 Viking Kitchen Designer Of The Year!
The winning design will be featured in Architectural Digest, January 2016, in a Viking Range ad. The designer will be pro minently featured on vikingrange.com and social media channels along with national recognition and promotional  value of up to $150,000. All this plus a  Viking Professional Range valued up to $10,299!
Monthly prizes also awarded * deadline for entries is October 31,2015      vikingrang e.com/designers 

LEARNING & FREE WEBINARS
Congratulation to the following designers for achieving their first level of professional certification through NKBA, Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer. 
Rachael Krall, AKBD  Interior Dimensions
Jennifer Kowalski, AKBD  Six Walls
Lisa Price, AKBD  Jackson Remodeling
Judith Wright Sentz, AKBD  Judith Wright Design
Trisha Gaffney, AKBD  Trisha Gaffney Interiors
Shannon E Boyle, AKBD  Elements K&B
Briana Benton, AKBD

REGISTER NOW: OCT 15TH, 2015 @ ABBRIO    Special Presentation & CEU .2: Exploring the Kitchen Instinct - from Happiness, Social Trends to the Grittiness of Real Design
We are really excited to share that our chapter has secured Johnny Grey, Principal of Johnny Grey Studios as our Guest Speaker at our October Kitchen & Bath month meeting.  For more info on Johnny please visit his webpage:  www.johnnygrey.com or his Blog: www.johnnygrey.com/greymatters
Register now as there is limited seating!
 
SAVE THE DATE: NKBA approved CEU Lunch 'n Learn: EuroCucina, presented by Mike Heatherman, sponsored by Willis, held at William & Wayne Showrooom (SDC). See our website for details. 

NKBA UNIVERSITY
Whether you're a novice or experienced professional looking to enhance your design or business skills or add to your credentials through NKBA certification; or a student striving to break into the industry, NKBA's innovative new approach to Learning & Professional Development is perfect for you.
Visit www.NKBA.org  and take advantage of the numerous online learning opportunities from NKBA University. The listing at left under "Learn" narrows things down by letting one select Certification, or CEU, or NKBA courses, etc.
For a listing of the current course calendar follow this link: http://www.nkba.org/Courses/LearningType/Courses_Calendar.aspx
 
2016 KBIS Registration open!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)  Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) , is gearing up for another record-breaking event. Slated for January 19-21, 2016, KBIS 2016 will be held in the North and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center.   http://www.kbis.com/

Reminder to self report your CEU's: 
If you are a hold an NKBA certification you can earn CEU's, here is how to self report them. We no longer submit them for you, so its important you do so to maintain your certification status.

The NKBA requires that all certified members earn 1.0 CEU (or 10 hours of education) every two years. Each two year cycle runs on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31. Certified members who do not meet the CEU requirements at the end of the cycle, will lose their NKBA Certification

To submit your CEU, complete an online CEU Reporting Form under Learn/ For Professionals/ CEU's. Once completed, click to send the information directly to the NKBA Certification Department for processing. Faxed or mailed CEU reporting forms will not be accepted. You are not required to submit an online CEU Reporting Form for NKBA on-line or in-person NKBA education course.
Certified members' NKBA CEU records will be automatically updated when the class is closed by the NKBA. You are responsible for submitting your own CEU for attending a chapter meeting. We recommend that you maintain your own attendance records, in the event of a discrepancy.


In This Issue
SAVE THE DATE
Please ask about our volunteering opportunities, several committees could use your help.

Oct 

15
PRODUCT SHOWCASE  @Seattle Design Center Atrium
1:30 - 4:30pm
15
Chapter member meeting w/CEU 5:30pm - 8:30pm at
     Abbrio with speaker Johnny Grey!
  
Nov

3
Board Meeting at LUWA in Bellevue 10:am - Noon
10
NKBA approved CEU Lunch 'n Learn: EuroCucina, 
presented by  Mike Heatherman, sponsored by Willis, 
@ William & Wayne Showrooom (SDC)

Dec

3
Holiday Party & Member Appreciation Dinner
Glendale Country Club, Bellevue, WA
8
Board Meeting 12Noon - 4:00pm
Annual Chapter Board Planning Meeting at
Bradlee Distributors in Seattle

For more details..
SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!

 
      
 
 
 
 
   
2013 Keller Supply logo1  
  
   


 
   
    
 
Canyon Creek Cabinet Company  
   

For more info contact:
Thank you to all of our 2015 sponsors! You are amazing!


2016 KBIS Registration open!
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)  Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) , is gearing up for another record-breaking event. Slated for January 19-21, 2016, KBIS 2016 will be held in the North and South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Over 400 manufacturers and brands have committed to exhibit, covering all of the key industry verticals - cabinetry, appliances, decorative plumbing and hardware, lighting and surfacing materials - 40 of which are new exhibitors at the show.
KBIS co-located with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders Show (IBS) in 2014, creating North America's largest residential construction and design trade show - called Design and Construction Week®.

The co-located events have enjoyed healthy growth,
with over 132,000 professionals attending in 2015.
KBIS 2016 is poised to deliver a comprehensive schedule of experiential and engaging programming, along with new and returning exhibiting brands, and a full complement of learning and professional development programs offered by NKBA.

"Our KBIS show is the indisputable epicenter of the kitchen and bath industry," said Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO. "We are gratified by the enthusiasm and investment of our exhibitors and attendees, and look forward to giving them the best experience yet in 2016."

Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
Approximately 100 conference sessions, providing opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), have been approved through the NKBA's Voices from the Industry (VFTI) program. Additionally, learning programs will be offered onsite through NKBA University and from NKBA Center Stage, and the association will again be producing its popular 30 Under 30 panel. New research, including the 2016 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report will be released during the show
For more info visit  www.KBIS.com

 
NKBA PUGET SOUND CHAPTER BOARD FOR 2015

Here are YOUR Elected Board Members for 2015, we are here to make this a great chapter for all of us. If you would like more info about a specific topic or are interested in joining  a committee please contact us for more details!

President
Kayron Brewer, CKD CBD
Studio K B
206-898-1717

Immediate Past President / Chapter Representative
Roshele Allison, CKD CBD
NW Home Designers
206-601-9158

VP Programs
Allison Scott
LeBlanc Floors & Interiors
425-971-0894

Co-VP Programs
*** OPEN ***

VP Membership
Jolie Wiles
Willis
253-278-7952

VP Technology & Communications
Sally Addabbo
Interventi Design
206-992-1916

VP Professional Development
Candace Nordquist, CKD 
Candace Nordquist Interiors
253-273-2698

VP Academic Relations
Jennifer Kowalski
Six Walls
206-275-3399
Treasurer
Kelly Brooks
Homeworks By Kelly
425-417-3183

Secretary
Amy Shayne, AKBD
Home Depot
206-354-3851

VP Government Relations
*** OPEN ***

APPOINTED POSITIONS:
Design Competition Chair
Vawn Greany, CMKBD
Collaborative Interiors
425-681-5313

Design Competition Co-Chair
Dawn Ryan, AKBD
Greene Designs
206-384-0038

Student Association President
Pamela Kalkandelenli
STUDENT

Sponsorship
Amy Olsen
Abbrio
206-753-2555

Storage Chair
Paul Valley
Organized Spaces
425-823-4847
NKBA DESIGN AWARDS GALA 2015

Link to the evening's photos, courtesy of Luwa Distributing
Photos and Slide Show
Then click on "Slide Show" to watch a fun video!

 

MEMBERSHIP
Membership Has its Rewards
Puget Sound Chapter 

OCTOBER kicks off our New Membership Drive! Promotion Runs thru October 24th
Fall is the perfect time to join the NKBA!
*15 months for the price of 12 
*Loads of amazing events
*Get to know very cool people in the industry

Please introduce yourself to our new members at our next event! For questions regarding membership, please contact Jolie Wiles, VP of Membership: nkbamembership@outlook.com 
Share with your fellow colleagues who have yet to become members!

Welcome new members!
Shelley Nordlund, Transformations for Interiors
Brian Howard, Property Effects
Kathy Blakeney, Pratt & Larson Tile
Lindsey Balder, Lifespan Construction
Florida Tile - Seattle

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS NEWS
THE NKBA IS WORKING HARD TO PROTECT OUR RIGHT TO WORK.  But every member should be watchful for any legislation activity in any state and report to our chapter Board. 
REMINDER:  VP of Government Affairs Puget Sound Chapter Board Position Open.  Please contact Eleanor Olsen at 206-784-0117 or   eolsen9218@comcast.net to learn more about this opportunity to serve.   

STUDENT CORNER
 
For more information on the student association and/or volunteer opportunities please contact:
Jennifer Kowalski VP Academic Relations or
Pamela @
CONNECT ON FACEBOOK, PINTEREST...
If you have photos of chapter events and other news, please send them to Sally Addabbo, 2015 VP Communications at 
nkbapugetsoundnews@gmail.com
. Also, Post chapter event photos and news during the year on facebook.com/NKBAPugetSound to help spread the word about our fabulous group. Also, please contact her if you could spare a little time and/or knowledge with social media. Cheers!

Follow Us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter

Association updates and industry/member news are only a click away.   Facebook.com/TheNKBA also acts as a convenient, one-stop hub- you can view our YouTube videos, Pinterest photos, and Twitter   @NKBAPugetSound updates without 
ever leaving the page. Our   LinkedIn group is the best place to ask questions and share stories with other NKBA members from the convenience of your home, office, or mobile device. 

Our local chapter facebook page is  

https://www.facebook.com/NKBAPugetSound  

 

 

 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Showroom Sales Associate/Designer ~ KOHLER Signature Store - Bellevue, WA for more information CLICK HERE
Contact Sally Addabbo | VP Communications NKBA Puget Sound Chapter
  nkbapugetsoundnews@gmail.com. Email me if you have something to add to upcoming newsletters.