With the Memorial Day holiday, it seems that everyone you speak with is: a) on vacation b) planning a vacation or c) remembering their vacation. And this year, demand for those get-aways is greater than ever, from what the news keeps telling us. For me, fitting it in around the work is always the hardest part. And that is one of the reasons that I am always so happy that NKBA Manhattan stays active in the summer months. For when you’re here in the City, there is always something coming up that allows us to enjoy those wonderful balmy summer nights that we have here in New York.

We just came off of ICFF and a lively May chapter event at Sub-Zero, as well as all of the NYCxDesign Week activities that surrounded the show. See a recap of the event in this newsletter.

Next up is our June chapter event at Poggenpohl, on June 22nd. Sure to be another great meeting

with a talk on optimizing your kitchen workflow and storage. Keep an eye on your emailbox, if you haven’t already signed up for it. Earlier in the week, the A&D Building with be hosting their Spring Market Day, on June 20th, as well. So, again, your calendar needs to highlight both days as an opportunity to meet, learn and enjoy.

And before you know it, there is our always anticipated Summer Social on July 25th! Before this Members Only evening party for our joint design community, NKBA is also hosting a day full of learning and activities. Keep an eye out for that invitation, and be sure to register early!

As always, these are not-to-be-missed events, and I know that we give back to our “family” members much more than we ask. Our New York design community truly is a family, one I value so highly. There's nothing like getting together every month to reconnect, and learn something new, as well. So, I close with a reminder that joining our chapter is easier than you think. Reach out to Membership chair, Jeannine Price, jeannineprice@gmail.com. Let her know if you are not always getting our invitations and announcements. We’ll make sure to have you added to the mailing list!

—Julie