HELLO IIDA INDIANA CHAPTER ERIN JENNINGS IIDA INDIANA CHAPTER PRESIDENT
What an amazing year it has been! As our Chapter has prepared this submission, what an opportunity it has given us to take a look back to realize [and recognize] all of the amazing things that IIDA Indiana has done. We have an incredible, dedicated Board of Directors. We have amazing City Center Committees and Chapter Volunteers. We have a solid and engaged membership community that is continually growing. But most importantly, we have a dynamic design industry, that while we may be small, we are indeed mighty. IIDA Indiana has accomplished so many incredible things over the past year. We have thoroughly enjoyed this process as an opportunity to communicate to YOU what you are a part of, what has happened, what is happening, and what is to come.
As you enjoy this Chapter Submission, you will see our story of this past year. Dramatic changes and adaptations have transformed the inner workings of the IIDA Indiana Chapter. From a re-branding and communications analysis, to a more distinct focus on the relationship of our Members and Chapter Partners. This was the year that IIDA Indiana took the stance to INspire, INvigorate, and stay INtouch. We are so excited to share with you our accomplishments from this past year. But, more importantly, we are even more excited to be a part of a future with unlimited possibilities.
This is the IIDA Indiana Chapter.
#iidaindianaprofessionaldevelopment The Indiana Chapter offered 27 programs in 2014, including NCIDQ Study Sessions, building design tours, educational non-CEU events, legislative and networking opportunities, and the two annual large events (Avant Garb Fashion Show and World’s Fair). Also, in 2014, 24 CEU (IDCEC-approved) programs were offered between the two City Centers. Student Affairs The Indiana Chapter currently has five (5) active Campus Centers. Focus has shifted to engaging with graduating seniors to encourage and promote Associate Membership. 2014 special events were a huge success! Avant Garb Fashion Show was well attended (over 300 people) and held in Feb 2014, generating almost an $11,000 profit for the Chapter. The World’s Fair – Cirque de Paris was held in August (over 250 people) and generated over $15,000 in profit for the Chapter.
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July 2014
25th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
August 2014
29th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
September 2014
8th - Raise Your Voice CEU #1 17th - Raise your Voice CEU #2 22nd - Raise your Voice CEU #3 25th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
October 2014
16th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Scavenger Hunt 24th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
November 2014
28th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
December 2014
17th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Legislative Committee Meeting
January 2015
30th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
February 2015
3rd - Legislator Appreciation Event 5th-6th - IIDA Winter CLC 27th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
March 2015
9th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Legislative Committee Meeting 27th - Interior Design Coalition of Indiana Meeting
Not only has the IIDA Indiana Chapter doubled the amount of program offerings, this was the first year that the Chapter focuses on an Advocacy Series as part of the curriculum. Advocacy has made a significant impact on the overall programs calendar in 2014. Take a look at the GRA-specific offerings broken out (and listed above). These events were included into the overall programs calendar diversifying the offerings to the local design community. The Indiana Chapter offered 27 programs in 2014, including NCIDQ Study Sessions, building design tours, educational non-CEU events, legislative and networking opportunities, and the two annual large events (Avant Garb Fashion Show and World’s Fair). Also, in 2014, 24 CEU (IDCEC-approved) programs were offered between the two City Centers.
INCC CEU
9
FWCC CEU
INCC CEU
18
FWCC CEU
17-19 NCIDQ Prep Workshop
23
FWCC Designers Give Back
28
Woodworking Educational/Tour
24
INCC Designers Give Back
29
Chapter Board Meeting
31
Chapter Board Meeting
31
Annual Celebration
13
INCC CEU (FWCC Webinar)
22
Cirque de Paris Summer Event
27
Chapter Board Meeting
5
FWCC CEU
8
Advocacy Webinar Pt.1 INCC CEU
“Fleas, Frogs & Elephants”
26
Chapter Board Meeting
28
Avant GARB Fashion Show
08
13
07
9
INCC CEU
11
FWCC CEU
18
NCIDQ Study Session
19
FWCC Spring Networking Event
10
26
Chapter Board Meeting
11-13 Chapter Board Retreat
09
10
15
Advocacy Webinar Pt.2
Annual Student Competition
17
FWCC Fall Networking Event
9
INCC CEU
22
Advocacy Webinar Pt.3
10
FWCC CEU
24
Chapter Board Meeting
23
Columbus Bus Trip
25
NCIDQ Panel Session
30
Chapter Board Meeting 2
INCC & FWCC Wine & Canvas
8
INCC CEU
13
INCC CEU
28
FWCC CEU
9
FWCC CEU
28
Chapter Board Meeting
28
Eskenazi Health Tour
29
Chapter Board Meeting
11
10
3
6
IMA Contemporary Design Gallery Tour
19
Exec Chapter Board Meeting
12
01 02 03 04 05 06
8
5
INCC Holiday Party
9
Mohawk Chicago Bus Trip/CEU
11
FWCC Holiday Party
17
Chapter Board Meeting
4
Advocacy Webinar Pt.1
7-9
Summer CLC
9-11
NeoCon
18
Advocacy Webinar Pt.2
25
Advocacy Webinar Pt.3
25
Chapter Board Meeting
In the past couple of years, IIDA Indiana has made huge and generous strides in becoming better involved in the community around us. As the Fort Wayne and Indianapolis City Center continue to develop and thrive, it is not without the focus of the community development that we can impact. We have had the ability in the past to give back to the local foundations that so much desire our support. Our designers, statewide, are so excited and honored to have the opportunity to engage and support these organizations.
This past year, both City Centers created an event called “Designer Give Back: At the Ballpark.” Both City Centers hosted a Designers’ Night Out at the local minor league baseball fields and facilitated a backpack drive for the kids at The Villages. It was an extremely well-attended event, and we are so excited to do it again this year! Samantha’s House has been a significant part of IIDA Indiana. Samantha’s House continues to, year after year, ask for designer volunteers to help create the beautiful spaces for one family in the community. We continue to be honored to be involved in such a personal and impactful process. Toys for Tots remains a charity opportunity for IIDA Indiana, as we enjoy raising awareness and collecting items around the holidays at our City Center Holiday Parties. It is an opportune time to be able to give back to the community and also continue to educate the value of IIDA Indiana to others. As a portion of our large summer event – Cirque de Paris – we requested local area design firms to enter into a “French”-themed art competition. Prizes were awarded to the top favorites, but over 30 off these fantastic masterpieces were donated to the folks at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center.
“Thanks to the Indiana Chapter IIDA and the Designer’s Give Back Event, many of our foster children and children in our Network (Prevention) Program are able to begin the school year with new school supplies! The children are so happy to receive the donated backpacks and supplies and are able to begin their new school year with pride and a positive attitude! We are humbled to be a recipient of their generosity!” - Kim Andrew, The Villages Of Indiana Adoption Recruiter
ZeroLandfill Indy started last spring with the help of Wilsonart and Lumbermen’s. A core group of about 10 people assembled to grasp the ins and outs of the ZeroLandfill process, which is a national program in over 20 different cities, often supported by IIDA. After months of planning, the impossible happened, and the event occured as scheduled. A brisk, cold day in November brought artists, teachers and hoarders alike to one room in the Harrison Center for the Arts. We cleared out 5700 pounds of interior design treasure trash, giving the much needed supplies (and smiles) to our patrons. Someone even enthusiastically took the foam that Cambria quartz is packed in. What?! So many commented on what a great idea this was. At one point, a mother and her high school artist daughter were in the building for another reason when they happened upon our event. The mother’s eyes lit up when I told her my profession. Her daughter loved art and didn’t know how to make a career of it. She now had one outlet to consider. An interior designer. ZeroLandfill Indy also participated in Keep Indianapolis Beautiful’s Run317 event, hosting an information booth that exposed it to over 900 participants. Our philanthropic arm reached out when we hosted a table at the Boys and Girls Club, through Officeworks & Herman Miller’s: We Care Event. The kids upcycled discontinued tiles into coasters with their photograph on it. It was adorable. Zerolandfill Indy continues to make impactful progress throughout the State of Indiana. While this is not an IIDA Indiana funded event, it is most definitely in collaboration with and supported by the Members of the IIDA Indiana Chapter.
“So what does an IIDA Indiana supported ZeroLandfill look like?”
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