September 2024 Chapter Officer Update – NKBA

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September 2024

Chapter Officer Update

Thank you to our Partners:

“Exciting news with early KBIS 2025 registration kicking off this month. As returning Chapter Officers in 2025, you do not need to register early – you will receive a separate VIP registration link and important travel information from NKBA National. “

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Important Dates

September 1-30  – National Leadership nominations open

September 3-16 – Skilled Labor Survey Field Period (check your email)

September 10 – Presidents monthly call – 4 PM EST

September 11 – Programs Chair monthly call – 3 PM EST

September 11 – Communications Chair monthly call – 4 PM EST

September 12 – Membership Chair monthly call – 3 PM EST

September 12 – Secretary/Treasurer monthly call – 4 PM EST

September 16 – NKBA | KBIS 60for60 – Bethlehem, PA

September 23-27 – NKBA | KBIS Education Appreciation Week online

Chapters

NKBA’s Chapters Team is here for you – reach out to us via email or call 610-988-6035.

Kelly Buchsbaum, Sr. Manager, Chapter Relations

kbuchsbaum@nkba.org 

Kristin Shechter, Chapter Engagement Manager

kshechter@nkba.org 

General info, meeting notices: 

chapters@nkba.org

Marketing

NKBA presents the following Design + Business Webinars in September with registration links below. Webinars begin at 12 PM ET with 0.1 CEU per webinar.

September 10 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar 
Breathing Life into Interior Spaces: A Fresh Perspective on Air Quality

September 17 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar 
Empowering Your Voice: How to Share Your Story

September 18 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar 
Smart Homes Should Be Healthy Homes

September 23 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar 
Practical Application of the Science of Lighting and Wellness

September 26 | NKBA | KBIS Webinar 
Using Feng Shui to Create a Healthy and Abundant Home

Students & Educators

As the fall 2024 semester progresses, NKBA | KBIS is excited to highlight the student and educator segment of our membership. Education Appreciation Week is a new initiative running from September 23-27.

This week will feature a range of special articles, social media interactions, and curated content designed to highlight NKBA resources, notable educational achievements, and new offerings. This content will provide all members with an inside look at the association’s support for students and educators.

Your chapter is encouraged to celebrate the students and educators in your region however you see fit!

Governance

Want to continue your volunteerism at NKBA in a new and exciting way? If so, apply for a National Committee position this month! This election cycle we have four (4) open positions on the Board of Directors; two (2) open positions on the Chapter Leadership Committee; two (2) open positions on the Leadership Recruitment Committee; and seven (7) open positions on the KBIS Exhibitor Committee. For more information on each committee, and for eligibility requirements for each, please click here. We hope you’ll submit a  self-nomination for these important positions this month!  Any questions, please contact Julie Wescott, Manager of Governance at jwescott@nkba.org  for more information. The deadline for submissions is September 30.

Professional Development

The NKBA is excited to announce the release of our new Appliance Badge. For more details and to purchase online click here.

A recording is available in the Chapter Officer toolkit, click here to view. This presentation highlights the entire process from application to exam including an FAQ page.

Gain CEU credits in September via NKBA’s Design + Business Webinars. 

NKBA’s Voices from the Industry (VFTI) on-demand sessions are now available. Each hour of video content is worth 0.1 CEUs. Go here to view.

CONGRATULATIONS to our newest NKBA Specialty Badge earners!

Erin Mersinger, Airoom, LLC,Chicago Mid West, Cabinetry

Kate Putzer, Airoom LLC, Chicago Mid West, Floor Plans & Specifications

Tara Diffenbaugh,Northern Baltimore/Washington, Color

Kalvin Jones, Carolina Dream Kitchens & Bath, LLC, Floor Plans & Specifications, Eastern Carolina

Anne Houghtaling, Penn Foster Career School, Remodeling Central Florida,  

Katie Lussier, Home Depot, Floor Plans & Specifications, Puget Sound

Mitch Detig, Airoom LLC, Remodeling, Chicago Mid-West

Julia Nwanegwo, Lowe’s, Cabinetry, Chicago Mid-West

Julia Nwanegwo, Lowe’s, Sustainability, Chicago Mid-West

Latifah Baker, Lowe’s, Remodeling, Susquehanna Valley

Latifah Baker, Lowe’s, Sustainability, Susquehanna Valley

Emily Powers, A+E Design Lab, Remodeling, Susquehanna Valley

Emily Powers, A+E Design Lab, Color, Susquehanna Valley

Emily Duffy, Angelo Associates, Cabinetry, Pittsburgh Tri State

Emily Duffy, Angelo Associates, Floor Plans & Specifications, Pittsburgh Tri State

Brooklyn Stein, Décor Cabinets, LLC, Color, Prairie Provinces

Delaney Nolan, Otero Signature Homes, Cabinetry, Ohio State

Dena Maynor, Florida State College, Cabinetry, North Florida

Emily Duffy, Angelo Associates, Remodeling, Pittsburgh Tri State

Alysson Strowbridge, A+E Design Lab, Cabinetry, Columbia River

Stephen Horan, Jonathan Arnold, Inc, Universal, Metro New York

Marisa Moore, Cross Cabinets, Cabinetry, Tennessee

Catalina Londono, Fanshawe College, Universal, Ontario/Canada

Rachel Weiss, Douglah Designs, Cabinetry, Northern California

Cathy Carr, Airoom LLC, Lighting, Chicago Mid West

Ashleigh Barton, Otero Signature Homes, Cabinetry, Ohio State

Jennifer Peck, Lowe’s, Sustainability, Southern Ohio/Kentucky

Member
Relations

New Members are vital to the success of NKBA and our Chapters. Please send prospective members to noelle@nkba.org and we will send detailed information on member benefits, membership cost, certification, badges and more. 

NKBA Membership Signup. Please share this link. If anyone needs a hard copy of the application, please email info@nkba.org.

Member Companies are invited to post job openings on our NKBA.org job portal! This benefit is available to all active members and is included with your membership. Reach out to us for details at info@nkba.org.

NKBA’s Member Relations team is always available to assist our Members and Chapters. Contact Gerri Klein, Sr Manager, Member Relations at 610-988-6030 or email info@nkba.org. Also part of the Member Relations team are: Kevin, Elizabeth and Aislinn who look forward to working with our Chapters!