May 16 Chapter Meeting
5pm-8pm
Students–please arrive at 4:30 with your boards
Additional $10 late fee after May 7

Registration Closes May 1

Join us at the newly renovated Goodman Community Center Brassworks building for a great evening of networking, fabulous food, brand new Student Pop Up Design Competition, and a great CEU Presentation “New Ideas in LED Lighting” by Dale Potter of Tresco Lighting (0.2 CEU).

Thank You to Our Sponsors:
STONE INNOVATIONS, INC.
TRESCO LIGHTING

BONUS FEATURE! Pop Up Student Design Competition

Students will bring display board of a Kitchen and/or Bath project to be judged by attendees at the meeting. Simple score sheets will be provided for those who wish to judge and the winners will be announced after our CEU Presentation. Students and Educators are not eligible for judging.

“New Ideas in LED Lighting” by Dale Potter of Tresco Lighting (approved by NKBA for 0.2 CEU) One hour presentation

While the choice to specify Light-emitting Diodes (LEDs) is becoming more common, the improvements to the design, variety of types, and styles of LED fixtures is developing so quickly that it can be a challenge for designers to stay abreast of the latest market-ready innovations. Dale will discuss the benefits of LED lighting when compared to other traditional bulb types and will provide a general overview of how new technologies allow for greater control of LED fixtures, light quality, and lumens. We will also explore the next generation of LED fixtures made possible by innovative contemporary designs, improved secondary optics, wireless technology, and OLEDs. Finally, we will glimpse into the future, exploring developing technologies such as laser diodes and battery free sensors.

Dale Potter is a sales manager for Tresco Lighting, and a life-long resident in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in both Business and Political Science from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, and an MBA with a concentration in marketing from Grand Valley State University. He has been inthe lighting field for most of the last 22 years having obtained his start in lighting product development,marketing, sales and guest speaking while at Steelcase Office Environments. Dale has been actively involved in the past 6 years in providing task, display,and accent lighting for kitchen and commercial environments.He is passionate about providing lighting to properly match the needs of the user and evoke visual interest. He is excited to share that passion with the NKBA Wisconsin/Upper Michigan Chapter.

We look forward to seeing you there!!