Committees and Chairpersons

All Chapter members have an opportunity to be active participants in our Chapter! Below is a list of committees with a brief description of the responsibilities, as well as the Board member who oversees that committee. As your schedule allows, please consider how you can bring your area of expertise and past talents to aid your Chapter.

You can contact the respective Board member directly with questions or join the committee. We’ve tried to make it easy for everyone to participate!

COMMUNICATIONS / MEDIA

Board Member: Communications Director: Susan Solliday, ASID, communications@azn.asid.org

Desert Design Magazine Chair/Editor: Beth Cochran, Allied ASID, beth@piperrepublic.com

The Desert Design Magazine (DDM) is a tri-annual digital/print publication.

The magazine reaches approximately 800 practitioner members and industry partners by mail and is available to the public in a digital version.
Researches relevant articles related to our industry for publication.
Coordinate intake of articles for each issue.
Submits all information to the Graphic Designer.
Supervises the proofing process

Social Media Chair: Miranda Gwilliam, ASID Industry Partner

Website Chair: OPEN

Update information on the website and blog posts
Work with Administrator to include pertinent information

MEMBERSHIP

Board Member: Membership Director: Jule Fazz, ASID Industry Partner Rep membership@azn.asid.org

Membership – Ambassador: Laurie Clark, ASID Industry Partner Rep, laurie.clark@sherwin.com

Assists at membership meetings and events to meet and greet arriving members & guests
Assist with registration checkin
Ambassadors are outgoing and welcoming
Know the chapter to answer questions
Provide general guidance during events

Membership – Recruitment, and Retention Chair: OPEN

Promote new membership in ASID
Work to retain ASID existing members
Work to engage and retain

Membership – Mentoring Program Chair: OPEN

Establish a mentoring program between
Professional Members and Allied Members who seek to elevate their current business or branch into a secondary area of expertise.
Promote the advancement of practices through NCIDQ professional accreditation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Board Member: Professional Development Director: OPEN

Program Chair: OPEN

Establishes Membership Meeting focus and venues.
Recruits speakers and coordinates travel logistics as required.
Coordinates contracts and insurance requirements with venues.
Coordinates meeting logistics (seating, food & beverage, AV, handouts, etc)

Emerging Professionals Chair: OPEN

Supports designers in the early stages of their career and practitioners seeking to improve their practices
Fosters networking with peers
Promotes working with Industry Partners
Develop Emerging Professionals Mentoring program
Coordinate program to help prepare for the NCIDQ exam

Student Affairs Chair: OPEN

Works with College Interior Design ASID Chapters & Design Groups to educate and encourage student interest in ASID
Coordinates student activities
Coordinates Real World Design Week
Oversight of Student Charrette Competition
Oversight of Scholarship Program for Student Advancement to Allied ASID Membership

AT LARGE DIRECTOR – INDUSTRY PARTNER LIASION

Board Member: At Large Director: Amanda Pienta, ASID Industry Partner Rep, at-large@azn.asid.org

Cocktails + Conversation Chair: OPEN

Monthly Program for Designers and Industry Partners
Promote marketing assistance and networking opportunities
Assist Industry Partners in promoting their business with ASID practitioners
Encourage cross-promotion and business opportunities with other Industry Partners

FINANCE

Board Member: Finance Director: Chris Jovanelly, ASID Allied finance@azn.asid.org

Chapter Fundraising

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Board Member: President: Teri Smithers, ASID, president@azn.asid.org

SERVICES

Chapter Historian Chair: OPEN

Scans local media publications for mention of ASID members – clips and scans all for Chapter digital history.
Receives and scans additional information and/or publications regarding members as may be obtained through donations by the membership.

Coalition Advocacy Chair: Aileen Fabella, ASID & IIDA iidasw.advocacy@gmail.com

Duties: Works closely with the Interior Design Coalition of Arizona (IDCA) and its efforts to pursue future legislation that advocates for our profession.
Keeps our Board and members aware of the latest occurrences within the legislative community.
Attends IDCA board meetings, events, and promotions.
Attends ASID National Legislative Symposium and reports back to Board; writes quarterly articles (at minimum) for Desert Design Magazine.

Sponsorship / Fundraising:

Board Members: President: Teri Smithers ASID, president@azn.asid.org

Sponsorship/Advertising:

Marketing Representative: Rick Emrich, aznmarketing@aol.com

Duties: Encourages individuals/firms/vendors to assist funding Chapter activities, primarily relating to the Chapter’s annual Sponsorship Drive, Quarterly Desert Design Magazine ad sales, and Design Excellence Awards Event.
Uses the Chapter’s sponsorship forms, distributes sponsorship opportunities to membership, and follows up regularly via telephone, email, and personal visits.

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