UPCOMING EVENTS June Event    Monday, June 10, 2013 10:00 AM    Networking and a best practices discussion will be held    At the private residence of Jo Fiala    the event address has been sent to members    Please e-mail any other topics you would like to see on the agenda respond by Monday, May 27 at 5:00 pm. interiordesignsocietychicago@gmail.com  This is no charge for the event, but you must be a local and national member of IDS before the event to participate in the Forum. Each local member may bring one guest, who has never been to a local chapter meeting before and submit their name by rsvp date. This is a members-only event. Your memberships for both the local chapter and National chapter must be renewed to attend. Checks for $45 payable to "The Interior Design Society Chicago Chapter" can be sent to: Mr. John Plunkett, Treasurer 1490 RFD  Long Grove, IL 60047  You must be a national member of IDS to be a local chapter member.

Become a Member! To become a member of our local chapter You must first join National Interior Design Society! Why Join IDS? Advance Your Career Seminars, design workshops, and the CQRID Certification Exam Sharpen Your Competitive Edge The primary benefit of membership is credentialing Be Part of a National Marketing Campaign A national marketing campaign is using every media channel possible to connect consumers with IDS interior designers Be in the Know Access to the latest products, the newest trends and design information from the industrys leading authorities help IDS members maintain their competitive edge. Professional Discounts Members are offered discounts which are offered on the Hot Topics mailings sent to members and may vary during the year.  Local Networking and Resource Opportunites Members attend networking events that provide opportunities to discover local resources on-site and face-to-face networking as well as leadership skills in the form of volunteering for events. UPCOMING IDS EVENT SAVE THE DATE! 2013 Chicago Educational Tour September 9, 2013 - September 12, 2013 Organization: IDS National Contact Name: Valerie Daniel Contact Phone: (336) 884-4427 ex 224 Contact Email: vdaniel@interiordesignsociety.org Join IDS National to see inspiring design firsthand and explore a variety of architectural landmarks and beautifully decorated interiors. What you can expect: Daily guided tours. Dinner cruise. Continental breakfast included. Three night hotel stay included. Transportation pickup and drop-off for tours at the hotel. Free time available for personal shopping and site-seeing. Trip will carry CEUs – amount to be determined.

Click here to see more benefits and join or renew your National Membership with Interior Design Society National Organization Annual dues for your local Interior Design Society Chicago and Illinois chapter are only $45 per year. Send a check to our Treasurer, Mr. John Plunkett, Treasurer at 1490 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047 For more information, please e-mail: interiordesignsocietychicago@gmail.com