Next Chapter Meeting!! (DATE CHANGED!!)

Our next chapter meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5th. It will still be at 5:00 in Turner 141. We changed the date because Spring Break is the for week and did not want to interfere with anyone's plans of leaving early for break! So no excuses to miss the meeting! Sarah Kathro will be joining us to talk about Capital Days and why it is important. Sarah is the VP of Government and Regulatory Affairs of the IIDA Illinois Chapter and works at Farnsworth Group. Lindsey Jungk will also be providing more information about joining our Relay for Life team.

What is Capital Days and why should you care?

Capital Days is a day where Interior Designers and supporters of the profession meet in Springfield and lobby our legislators. Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in the Government. This is a chance for you to see the legislative process and to talk to your Senate Representative or State Senator about important bills that effect you as an Interior Designer. 

Some of those bills that effect you are The Illinois Interior Design Practice Act and the Sunset Extension of the Illinois Interior Design Title Act. The Illinois Interior Design Practice Act allows Registered Interior Designers the opportunity to enhance their capabilities of the profession into realms that have been previously restricted by other regulated professions. This bill will allow registered designers the capability to stamp and seal technical submissions instead of needing it to be reviewed and stamped by an architect in order to have the submission approved for permit.The Sunset Extension of the Illinois Interior Design Title Act is our current law that helps Registered Interior Designers distinguish themselves from others based on education, experience and examination. This Act must undergo examination every 10 years to see if it is viable to keep. Without support it is possible for the title act to be thrown out. 

There is much more information about Capital Days and why it is important then I have provided here, but there will be more information provided by Sarah Kathro at the next chapter meeting. If you are passionate about the design profession and make sure that there is a good future for designers then this is a meeting you should not miss!

What is Relay For Life

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to Celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length.The money raised goes to cancer research and cancer patients. 

What to expect at relay for life:

 

 

 Why do you relay?

 Everyone's reason to Relay is as unique as their own personal story. At Relay, you can find healing, comfort, and support from others who have faced cancer or who have lost a loved one to the disease. You have a chance to meet people in the community who are equally as passionate about finding an end to cancer in our lifetime.   

No matter why you take part in Relay, however, one thing is clear: with every step you take, you are helping the American Cancer Society save lives. With your help, we aren’t just fighting one type of cancer – we’re fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. Each person who shares the Relay experience can take pride in knowing that they are working to create a world where this disease will no longer threaten the lives of our loved ones or claim another year of anyone’s life.

 To learn more visit relayforlife.org.