Message from President
Hello!
I am very excited to be writing my first official welcome as the 2007-2009 President of the IIDA Mid America Chapter. It’s a great time to be involved as the Chapter is making real strides to provide more programs and events.
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is an international professional networking and educational association of over 13,000 members, in nine specialty Forums, in nine Regions with more than thirty Chapters around the world. It is committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and the advancement of interior design through knowledge, value and community.
The Mid America Chapter of IIDA is energetic and growing quickly, covering two states, Kansas and Missouri, with three City Centers in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Wichita. We are working hard to meet the needs of our area’s professional, associate, industry and student members.
Since our first annual retreat in August 2007, the Board of Directors has been focused on strategic planning and the growth of our Chapter. Many outstanding ideas were formed and we are working hard to implement these ideas for our members.
Among these is the realization of our first annual Mid America Design Awards (MADA). This event was held in April 2008 to recognize all Interior Designers throughout the region and celebrate projects of exceptional quality and design. We’ll hold our second annual Leaders Breakfast in the summer of 2008. The national series invites leaders in other industries to share their expertise and insight while honoring local ‘leading’ icons.
We are also very excited about the introduction of our new website. I hope you’ll take time to visit it often as we’ll have a lot of useful information about our Chapter and upcoming events in our City Centers. Soon, we’ll be introducing a new Chapter newsletter to keep you as up to date as possible.
Of all the benefits that come through involvement in IIDA, one of my favorites is the opportunity to build relationships with so many talented individuals who so willingly give their time and support to our profession. I truly value the time and energy given by our volunteers. Without them our Chapter would not be what it is now. I invite you to become a member of this incredible group of individuals who are joining forces to make a better working future for everyone.
Best,
Taylor Stucky