 Design Firm: BAMO / Client: Four Seasons Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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IIDA-Northern California Retreat Draws Record Numbers
Nearly 40 Leaders of the IIDA-Northern Californa Chapter gathered in Sonoma, California to celebrate the early stages of an economic recovery, share best practices, renew friendships, and plan for the coming year. IIDA-NC includes Hawaii & the Pacific Rim, Northern California, and Northern Nevada.
In addition to the current Board leadership, two Fellows of IIDA, Eric Engstrom (Past President of IIDA 2005-2006), and Jean Hansen (Past Chapter President, IIDA-NC), along with Past Chapter Presidents Gary Nichols, David Meckley, Terry De LaCuesta, and Susan Jue were there to share their expertise. Current President Collin Burry and President Elect Robi Kaseman led day one of the retreat, and Michael Skaar, VP of City Centers, led the second day.
On Saturday February 6th, IIDA’s five City Centers took center stage; these groups represent the heart of the Chapter and operate in each of the major markets served. The Chapter’s directive, Secure in Change, was evident in the progressive initiatives and programs that have been developed in the past year. A competition for programs among the five City Centers was held, and resulted in multiple awards, including:
>Most Original Effort: “Going beyond the boundaries” award - Honolulu City Center for its collaborative work with Japan and Pacific Rim, and San Francisco for its extraordinary resurgence and innovative program development.
>Most Educational Event: Fresno City Center for its NCIDQ study initiatives + Sacramento City Center for CEU Saturday
>Beyond-Left-coast - Off the wall Event: Honolulu City Center for its Rock ‘N Bowl, an annual fundraiser
>Most effective/providing Community Service: Silicon Valley Festivus and Silicon Valley Culinary Challenge
>Most effective/creating membership growth: Sacramento City Center for Student Mixer and Student Design Awards
>Most Creative -Best Graphics: San Francisco Passport Series
>Most effective/enhancing membership experience: San Francisco – DimSum Networking San Francisco + Silicon Valley Culinary Challenge
>Most effective/supporting student experience: Fresno Boo ‘n Bowl for Student Sponsorship, Sacramento Golf Tournament to benefit Student grants
>Best overall program leadership in a City Center: San Francisco for their Passport series, Philanthropy By Design Collaboration, and NCIDQ prep.
Judges Eric Engstrom, FIIDA, Susan Jue IIDA, and Jean Hansen, FIIDA complemented the extraordinary program development within the five City Centers.
Chapter President Collin Burry commented ”I’m in awe and ever so proud of the creativity, passion and professionalism of the events In our chapter.”
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