“We’ve been working on a special project this year — the NKBA W2W (Women to Women) Initiative — and will host the
first annual Women’s Summit in Louisville, KY, Sept. 6 to 8…”
Important Dates
Important Dates
July 14 President’s Quarterly Call Register Here
July 14 Secretary/Treasurer’s Quarterly Call Register Here
July 15 Self-Nominations close
July 19 Programs Chair Quarterly Call Register Here
July 19 Communications Chair Quarterly Call Register Here
July 19 Membership Chair Quarterly Call Register Here
July 22 Slate due – if needed
July 25 Design Competition – application deadline
August 16 President’s Monthly Call Register Here
August 19 Election Results due
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Chapters
Chapters
There are two weeks left to self-nominate for an open chapter officer position for the coming 2023-2024 term for Membership Chair or Secretary/Treasurer. Anyone currently in these roles and eligible to serve another term must still self-nominate for the position as continuing in the role is not automatically granted. If your chapter has an open position for any of the other officer positions, they will need to be appointed by the council and will not be included on the open self-nomination form. The Election Schedule can be found on the Resources page of the website.
Self-nominations received by National will be emailed to the Secretary/Treasurer every Friday until the deadline on July 15. Please review the applications for eligibility and forward to your Recruitment Committee who will conduct interviews of each candidate.
If your chapter has more than one candidate in a position, you will need to submit a Slate by July 22. Please refer to the Election Schedule for further information and deadlines.
To assist you with recruiting new officers, there are documents on the Resources page, under Chapter Elections, which include the role and responsibilities of each position, and the videos from January’s training sessions, under Chapter Officer Training. Chapters should post an election notice on the News page of your NKBA webpages to advertise for open positions. In addition, many chapters have sent flyers to their members when volunteers are needed.
It’s time to check the webpages! Remember to keep news relevant and up-to-date. Post those events and member spotlights.
The Communications Chair is responsible for maintaining your chapter’s webpages. Upcoming chapter meeting notices, local news, pictures and local sponsors all contribute to robust web pages. And, don’t forget to repost articles from the National Newsfeed to remind members of events and some great topics.
Additionally, your chapter officers’ email addresses on the “About Us” page should be populated by you. Many chapters are using generic email addresses and we are now allowing you to populate this area. If you need any assistance navigating your web pages, contact us at chapters@nkba.org.
You are the link to member engagement! Here are some thoughts about membership retention and growth.
- At your next council meeting:
- Review the Membership Growth plan outlined in Strategic Plan
- Discuss if it is achievable and how is the chapter progressing.
- Some additional ideas:
- Celebrate and appreciate your membership, welcome them back as in-person meetings are a reality again.
- Task your members or council to tell at least 5 professionals about the NKBA, have them document! (Perhaps a reward can be arranged)
- Give your local NKBA events exposure via your webpages and/or social media sites. This can be priceless to members.
- Keep members excited about their membership – we recommend sharing this at a meeting or on a post: NKBA Video
- Survey your members, ask them what kind of experiences they would like to be part of in the chapter.
- More meeting Ideas:
- Recycle Ideas! If it brought engagement in the past, bring it back!
- Think outside the box (or screen) for something more ideal. Mix up the topics and speakers. Turn learning into a game (everyone loves trivia!). Have year-long competitions and track points. At the end of the year, the member with the most points wins a prize.
- Engage your hosts — they’re members, too, and they might have some great ideas!
For all the Programs Chairs – check out this article on improving meeting attendance. Click here for some helpful tips.
The Chapter Resources page contains information on all chapter programs and provides links to many of the forms used by each officer position. It can be accessed by using your personal ID# to log in to the NKBA website. Click here (or at Find a Chapter/Chapter Officer Resources).
The Chapters team is also a resource to all chapter officers. If you need assistance with understanding your role or responsibilities, please contact us at chapters@nkba.org.
Professional Development
Professional Development
The NKBA has recently released the 4th edition of the Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines. We’d love it if all Communication Chairs can share this article on your chapter’s news area to spread the word!
CEU Reminder! All NKBA-certified members are required to have 20 CEU hours approved by June 30, 2022, for the 2020 – 2022 cycle. If you miss a CEU program due to budget or travel constraints, the NKBA Free Webinar Series is a great way to expand your industry knowledge and collect CEUs! Click here to register.
As a reminder, NKBA Chapter Meetings and events, vendor training and NKBA CEU Provider Programs count toward CEUs. Log onto nkba.org using your computer or smartphone to check your CEU total and submit your CEUs today.
Congratulations to our newest Certified Kitchen and Bath Designers!
Brittany Capozzi, CKBD, Northern New England, RIKB Design Build
Erika Altenhofen, CKBD, Columbia River, Neil Kelly Company
Congratulations to our newest NKBA Specialty Badge earners!
Amber Weekley, Universal Design, Minnesota State, Crystal Kitchen + Bath
Meagan Davison, Cabinetry, Ohio State, Cabinet-S-Top, Inc.
KC Waters, Remodeling, Alabama, Kerby Custom Renovations
Willesa Cummins, Floor Plans & Specifications, Ohio State, Cabinet-S-Top, Inc.
Jan Blair, Remodeling, Alabama, Kerby Custom Renovations
Ayana Montgomery, Floor Plans & Specifications, Metro NY, Student
Jenna Porter, Cabinetry, Iowa, Red House Remodeling
Kerri Plazza, Cabinetry, Southwest Florida, Maslar Renovation & Design, LLC
Jeanine Yancy, Cabinetry, Michigan State, KSI Kitchen & Bath-Brighton
Brandon Vickers, Remodeling, Alabama, Kerby Custom Renovations
Carlie Smith-Dennis, Floor Plans & Specifications, Wisconsin/Upper Michigan, Borth Wilson Plumbing and Bathroom Remodeling
Carmen Artis, Cabinetry, Central Ohio, Signature Cabinetry, Inc.
Eric Tyukayev, Remodeling, California Capital, Vostok Construction
Amber Marie Mielke, Cabinetry, Rocky Mountain, Springs Home Improvement
Complete Your NKBA Specialty Badge! Have you started the process to earn an NKBA Specialty Badge but have yet to take the test? We’d like to encourage those of you to take the online exam and earn your badge today! If you’re ready to proceed to the exam, please fill out the NKBA Badge Exam Form.
The Specialty Badge flyer and informational webinar is available to all Chapters. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email badge@nkba.org or call our Member Relations team at (800) 843-6522.
The NKBA Design Webinar Program continues in July with Universal Design webinars. The webinars will focus on wellness, adaptive kitchens, bathroom design, functional hardware, accommodating changing lifestyles and the fully accessible home.
You must attend 80% of the “live” webinar session to earn .1 CEU per webinar. All webinars in July are generously sponsored by Blum. Click here to learn more about our sponsor.
NKBA Initiatives
NKBA Initiatives
NKBA’s Luxury Bath qualitative research study is due out in late June and follows last year’s study that focused on luxury kitchens. The report defines the qualities of a luxury bathroom, shares some of the most recent design trends, and delves into the roles of brands and technology in bringing these bathrooms to life. The study also includes tips and strategies from designers who specialize in this space, based on extensive one-on-one Zoom interviews. Among the highlights:
- Bathrooms have evolved from spaces of basic functionality to ones of retreat, connection, self-care, and refuge.
- There are both functional and emotional sides to luxury baths, with the former involving a high level of craftsmanship and customization and the latter focusing on comfort and beauty at every level.
- Luxury baths must respect the integrity of the house while reflecting the lifestyles and values of its owner.
- Bathroom technology should be subtle, helping make the room a place of relaxation, not stimulation.
The report contains details on the above items and much more. Click here to read it in its entirety. Access to all our reports are included in the cost of NKBA membership. Cost for non-members is $1995.
The NKBA Design Competition will be open until July 25 and has enhanced prize money and new categories. Please encourage your chapter members to enter this prestigious competition for their chance to win big! Detailed information can be found here. Note: All materials need to be entered by July 25 – there is only one round of judging for this competition.
NKBA’s professional Design Competition is closing on July 25. Judging will occur in August with winner notification by early September. Winners will also receive a VIP package to KBIS.
NKBA will be piloting a Kitchen of the Future Contest this Fall during National Kitchen & Bath Month. The program was announced on the June Chapter President’s call and flyers have been distributed to all chapters. We encourage all chapters to participate and continue to build relationships with their local middle and high schools in their geographic areas.
The contest asks students to develop concepts around the kitchen of the future. They can solve a problem, come up with a new product or innovation, or describe challenges they see in the way a current kitchen functions. Students will have the month of October to develop their presentation and then provide to the chapters for review. This program is run and funded at the local chapter level. The chapter with the most schools and student participation will be recognized during chapter officer training at KBIS. For more detailed information on this contest, click here.
As NKBA continues with its NextUp initiatives, we wanted to provide the chapters with some resources. The below article was on the NKBA blog and newsletter and lets members know what is being worked on regarding skilled labor. There is also a template at the end of the article that members can use to send to their legislators.
NKBA + You = Addressing the Skilled Labor Shortage in the Kitchen & Bath Industry
A new one-sheeter is also available for chapters to send to their local schools, use at home shows or other events promoting jobs in the skilled trades as well as the NKBA NextUp program. Click here.
Our Thirty Under 30 Program is designed to celebrate the future rock stars of kitchen and bath. As an industry professional, you can nominate a colleague or enter directly with a few easy steps. Complete the nomination or application form below by Monday, August 1, 2022. Click here for more information.
Student Relations
Student Relations
Students will be looking for opportunities such as internships, summer jobs or a start at their very own career. Please consider opening up positions that require little to no experience for this population. Take advantage of our Jobs portal here.
Member Relations
Member Relations
Please send all prospective member inquiries to noelle@nkba.org and our team will send detailed information on member benefits, membership cost, certification, badges and more (please note the online application is temporarily unavailable). Click here for our Member Benefits Brochure.
We updated the NKBA new member applications in early June, which is available in the chapter officer resource page. When distributing an NKBA new member application, please ensure that you are distributing the correct version of the document. We maintain version control on our applications, the latest version is named June 2022. If you have any issues locating the correct application, please do not hesitate to contact the Member Relations team and we will send you a copy. Also replace any of the older versions of the applications with the new ones going forward.
Exciting addition to your member profile! Login to NKBA.org to retrieve your individual member number. If you are a company owner, your company member number will be under your Organization’s Profile. While you are in your member profile, it’s a great time to add photos, your bio, social media links and more. The Member Relations team has a one-page instruction document available for distribution. Please reach out to us at info@nkba.org, and we will send you a copy of the instructions.
We recommend that all NKBA chapter officers take some time to update their member profiles. As mentioned above, the NKBA member relations team can share a one page instructional document that we can share with you to assist in populating your company and personal member profiles. You can also schedule some time with one of our member relations’ professionals to walk through the process.
The Member Relations team is here to assist you with updating your Chapter websites. If you need assistance adding or modifying an event, picture, sponsor etc… please do not hesitate to email us at info@nkba.org or pick up the phone and call us at 800-843-6522. We are always glad to lend a hand.
NKBA offers free membership for all higher education students studying in the design and construction fields as well as discounted membership to all recent graduates. For more information, please email info@nkba.org or call our team at (800) 843-6522.
Please encourage your members to send any roster, employment, company name changes, etc. to info@nkba.org and the Member Relations Team will be happy to help!
Member Companies should take advantage of another wonderful NKBA member benefit, posting job openings on NKBA.org job portal! This benefit is available to all active members, and is a complimentary service. Reach out to us for details, (800) 843-6522 or info@nkba.org.
Chapter Relations Department
1-800-843-6522
Donna Jensen, Ext 4844
Sr. Specialist Chapter Relations
Julie Figiel, Ext 3746
Manager, Chapter Relations (Chapter Growth Advocacy)
Gerri Klein, Ext 3798
Sr. Manager Member Relations & Chapters
Alan Dove
Sr. Director Member Relations
Chapter Leadership Committee
Click Here. Also located on the website on the Resources page, under Chapter Officer Resources.
Did you miss the previous issue of the Chapter Officer Update or do you have suggestions for future issues? If so, email Donna Jensen at djensen@nkba.org.
