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June 2017
Chapter Updates
Last Chance for Early Registration Prices!


Special thanks to our Gala Sponsors!

Self Nominate to be on the Chapter Council
Deadline, Friday, June 16th

The 2018 Chapter Officer Elections will be open for another two weeks. The deadline to submit your self-nomination form is Friday, June 16 th. Transition to the new chapter governance structure will begin on January 1, 2018. There are five chapter officer positions: President, Programs Chair, Membership Chair, Communications Chair and Secretary/Treasurer and all positions are open. Current chapter officers are welcome to self-nominate for any position on the new Chapter Council. Descriptions for the new positions are available on the NKBA website, along with additional resources in the Chapter Overview.
The Self-Nomination Form can be found at: Member Center/Become a Leader/Become a Chapter Leader - a link to the form is at the bottom of this page. Please remember to use your personal ID number when you submit your self-nomination. Here is the link for your convenience:  http://www.nkba.org/Members/Leaders/ChapterLeader.aspx .

New 5 Position Chapter Council

The NKBA Board of Directors met Thursday, April 27, in Houston, TX, and approved the proposed changes to the Chapter Governance structure.  Over the course of the two-day meeting in Houston, the Chapter Governance Task Force discussed the relationship between NKBA National and NKBA chapters, noting the chapters seek structured, consistent guidelines from NKBA National while allowing for internal flexibility on the part of NKBA chapter leaders.  Recommendations for NKBA Chapters:
Chapter officer titles
-Rename the leadership for NKBA chapters to Chapter Council (versus Chapter Board or Executive Committee)

-Create 5 positions for the Council
President, Secretary-Treasurer, Programs Chair, Membership Chair, Communications Chair.

-Chapter officer terms
The initial rotation of terms for each position beginning in 2018 is:
Position                                        2018           2019           2020
President                                    2 year          ------            2 year
Secretary-Treasurer                 1 year          2 year         -------
Programs Chair                         2 year         -------         2 year
Membership Chair                    1 year          2 year        -------
Communications Chair            2 year         -------       2 year

May Meeting Recap
Granite Imports put on a fantastic May meeting and showed off their beautifully remodeled showroom and stunning solid surface materials. Richard Landon, CMKBD presented to all of us a new way of approaching and interacting with clients and their home. Many of us left feeling very inspired for more information please visit his website  www.spaceplanner.com





Industry Events
2 Days, 2 Lunches, 2 CEU's at Rampart Supply

June 2, 11am - The Power of Steam by Fred Fedawa of Steamiest. 
 
June 15, 11:30am - The Psyche of the Affluent with Chris Jones of Hansgrohe.
 
CEU and Celebration with Living in Place Institute

Join LIPI to celebrate the home, healthcare and other related industries and associations joining together and creating interprofessional networks committed to solving our nation's crisis in home accessibility and safety. As experts in their fields, Certified Living In Place Professionals are trained to make all homes accessible, comfortable and safe, not just for aging clients and those with disabilities, but for everyone in every home, now and for years to come!  
Date:  Jun 14, 2017     Accessible Systems,  Englewood CO 80110 

4:00-4:45 - Welcome Reception and Showroom Tour 
4:45-5:45 -  CEU Presentation:  "Designing for Independence and Dignity,  Without Talking About It! "
5:45 - 6:30 Questions, More Celebrating and Showroom Tour


Call for Entries/Submissions
Certified  Judges Needed 

Seeking 4 Judges with certifications to help judge a design competition. Contact Penny  Morrow, CKD  - penny.ckd@gmail.com or (303) 795-6060

Colorado Homes and Lifestyle's new industry program

For the first time in 38 years, CH&L's September/ October issue will highlight trade professionals and the fabulous products only they can access. Our goal is to prompt our affluent readers to turn to YOU for all of
their home design needs. This editorialized, photo-driven, special advertising section will provide an eye-catching platform for you to share your expertise with our readers.


Kudos
Congrats to Doug Walter!

Our very own Doug Walter continues to be a force in Lighting and Education. His one hour lighting CEU course was attended by 80 people through The NKBA on May 30th!!  

You can find his work on Professional Remodeler https://www.proremodeler.com/recessed-kitchen-lighting-reconsidered . 

Membership Questions?

Contact our VP of Membership, Holly Shaw! 
(303) 552-6376  hollys@edgebanding-services.com

If you have received accolades for your work as a designer or industry partner please let us know so we can share the good news with the entire chapter!

Thank you to our 2017 Chapter Sponsors!
NKBA | Rocky Mountain Chapter  | nkba.rmc@gmail.com | www.nkbarockymountain.org
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