JOIN US FOR THIS RESCHEDULED CHAPTER MEETING FROM MARCH 15. THIS EVENT IS NEARLY SOLD OUT!
Monthly Chapter Meeting open to all members and prospective members. Join us for networking, dinner and an educational program! EARN (1) CERTIFICATION CEU &/OR (1) META AWARDS PARTICIPATION CREDIT (3 minimum needed).
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Moderator:
Sheri Baer [Editorial Director at PUNCH Magazine] has a career spanning TV news and production, high tech broadcast PR, communications consulting and freelance writing.
After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism, Sheri worked as a TV news writer and field producer for KPIX-TV in San Francisco and as a TV news reporter for KGMB-TV in Honolulu. Sheri has been an invited speaker at numerous industry events including Bulldog Reporter's Media Relations Summit, Northern California Business Marketing Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, the San Francisco PR Roundtable, the PRSA Silicon Valley Chapter, the National Business Incubation Association, the Software Developer’s Forum: Marketing SIG, and the City of San Jose marketing group.
Panel Speakers:
Bridgette Bennett [Principal Interior Designer & Founder at Bennett Design Company] As Founder and Principal Designer, Bridgette run the firm's day-to-day operations and manage a team of Designers on various residential interior projects. She's the leadership both internally and externally for contractors and showroom partners to ensure we meet our client's high expectations each day. Bridgette is a Middle Tennessee State University graduate and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Also a Certified Interior Designer (CID) (#6975) and an Allied ASID member. She has served as a board member of the Northern California Chapter National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), where she was recognized as one of the nation’s top 30 Under 30 innovators in 2017. The company been honored to earn Design Awards from NKBA and NARI in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Gina Varela-Domenichini [Co-Founder of Studio 38 Designs] made the leap from corporate global marketing to co-founding Studio 38 Designs residential interior design firm, with her husband Dave of D. R. Domenichini Construction, in Morgan Hill just three years ago. Studio 38 Designs has already received accolades for their residential kitchen and bath designs and has been recognized with several local and regional NARI awards. Studio 38 Designs was voted by Morgan Hill Times readers as the “Best Interior Design” firm in 2021 and 2022. Outside of work Gina is devoted to family, fur babies, biking and hiking. She channels her community service work through Rotary Club of Morgan Hill. A takeaway from Gina: If you have the want and desire to reinvent yourself, it is never too late. Starting a second career is both challenging and rewarding, but in the end, if you don’t take a chance you will not know your full potential to succeed. So take a chance!
Bella Babot [General Manager/ Director of Earth Bound Homes] started her career in high tech as Global Director of HR/ Mergers and Acquisitions for a European Company - Xyratex International, LTD, where she lead an international team. Years of global travel eventually took its tole and she decided to semi-retire and work part-time as a consultant. In 2020 Bella went to work for Earth Bound Homes whose focus is sustainable building through science. She is also the co-founder of the Bay Area Building Science Collaborative, a local monthly educational series for builders, architects, tradespeople, engineers and homeowners. When she's not working Bella focuses on philanthropy; organizations that support women, children, animals and the arts. She co-founded "Cocktails and Couture" a women-focused fundraiser benefiting the San Francisco 49ers Academy raising over $1 million since 2013; she has held board positions with the Museum of Art and History, Bridging the Gap Africa, Pregnant Mare Rescue Foundation, and others. She is an avid reader, hiker, cyclist, oenophile (for fun) with a love of travel, entertaining and first and foremost time with her family, friends and her two rescue pups, Cooper and Bailey. A take away from Bella: Leadership is hard to define, and great leadership even more so, but if you are able to get people to believe in you, and follow you to the ends of the earth, you are that rare great leader. Be the magic; inspire, connect, teach and empower those around you. Don't compete and don't control. If you allow your team to be the unique individuals they are, they will blossom. And so will your company.
Lisa Sten, CR, CID, UDCP [ CEO of Harrell Design + Build] ability to interpret and design to her clients’ needs in addition to her awareness of diverse architectural styles brings a depth of knowledge and experience to Harrell Design + Build’s team. From a single room to whole house remodels with additions, Lisa has guided private, commercial and public-sector clients in accomplishing architectural designs and construction objectives. Lisa has happily enjoyed the camaraderie of NARISV since moving to California and joining Harrell Design + Build in the year 2000! Prior to life at Harrell, Lisa co-owned a Minneapolis-based design company specializing in remodeling. She holds an Interior Design degree from Paier College of Art in Hamden, CT and a B.A. from Boston College. Lisa is credentialed as a Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Interior Designer (CID), and Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP). She recently obtained her Contractors License and is waiting for her number to be processed! In her spare time, Lisa enjoys hiking, skiing, and travel. She is currently working her way through all 58 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Italy. A takeaway from Lisa: The key is to keep company with those who uplift you, those whose presence calls forth your best.-- Epictetus
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Prospective Members/Returning Guests Policy: Prospective guests will be allowed to attend their first 2 chapter meetings at no charge (this is limited to 2 people from the non-member company). After their 3rd chapter meeting, prospective members need to pay the current non-member rate before deciding to join. After their third meeting, if prospective members have not joined, their name(s) will be removed from the meetings e-mail list.
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$0.00 Prospective Member (up to 2 complimentary meetings)
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$0.00 Board Member Registration
$35.00 Member Registration (member login-1st Member Ticket)
$45.00 after 12:00 am March 18
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$45.00 after 12:00 am March 18
$45.00 Non-Member Registration (3rd NARI meeting)
$55.00 after 12:00 am March 18
