Committees and Chairpersons

Call for Volunteers!

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: Christina Dickinson, ASID, communications@azn.asid.org

Desert Design Magazine Chair/Editor: Paige Lewis, Allied ASID, paige.lewis.designs@gmail.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 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, Industry Partner Rep,  mirandajoy@gmail.com

• ­Updates our Social Media sites.
• Promotes ASID Chapter events and member news.

Graphics ​​​​​​​Chair: Eileen Burick, Industry Partner Rep, eileen@burick.com ­

• Chapter event flyer production
• Work with Administrator to include pertinent information

Website​​​​​​​ Chair: OPEN

• Update information on the website and blog posts driving SEO for our content and membership
• Work with Administrator to include pertinent information

MEMBERSHIP

Board Member: Membership Director: Marwah Asad, Allied ASID  membership@azn.asid.org

Membership – Ambassador: Laurie Clark, 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 ­
• Have knowledge about 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 advancement of practices through NCIDQ professional accreditation

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Board Member: Professional Development Director: Teri Smithers, ASID professionaldevelopment@azn.asid.org

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: Steve Brakebill, Industry Partner Rep, at-­large@azn.asid.org

Lunch & Learn 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: Wanda Frederick, ASID finance@azn.asid.org

Interior Designer for Hire Chair: OPEN

• Chapter outreach to the Community ­
• Chapter Fundraiser – designers donate their time from January 1^st through April 30^th each year
• ­Goal is to raise awareness of interior design by making it affordable to people who might not ordinarily seek out professional design services. ­
• Public is charged a fee of $199 for one hour consultation or $299 for two-hour consultation ­
• Assist homeowners with questions they may have about the interior of their home

Crossing Palettes Chair: OPEN

Designer Warehose Sale Chair: OPEN

DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

Board Member: President-Elect: Lauri Howell, Allied ASID, president-elect@azn.asid.org

Design Excellence Awards Co-Chairs:  OPEN

• Annual Awards Gala honoring chapter leaders, sponsors, and special community awards ­
• Honors Design Excellence Awards Contest Winners
• ­Committee has multiple responsibilities including:
  • ­Awards Competition – Forms, Submission, Judging & Awards ­
  • Awards Presentation ­
  • Awards Gala – Venue Coordination, Event Theme, Food & Beverage