Stocking Event Review

The Stocking Event this year was held at The Art Institute and the donations were staggering. And so was the talent! Every year the stockings get better in my opinion.
Most of the stockings go to kids with cancer while a few are chosen to be auctioned off with the proceeds going towards groceries and other essentials for the families of those children. Our very own Ashley Stephens' gorgeous ballet stocking was selected to be auctioned and went home with a very nice AutoCAD instructor we all know and love. Congrats Ashley!!
Hope to see you next year.

Upcoming Stocking Event

Yes, the images are tiny. If you want to see the actual power point I borrowed the images from, please email me {jenna.rix@gmail.com} and I'll forward it to you.
Now is the time to start thinking of designs for a fun stocking. That way you can take a few spare moments here and there to work on it. {Where are those spare moments hiding right now?} We'll have an event to get together and work on the stockings, but it is never too early to start dreaming!
It'll be a great project to put some creative energy towards when you feel a little overwhelmed with school projects. And what better end result than a smile on a child's face? Get excited!

some details from one of the event planners:

"....Last year we added an auction element which raised money to help the families of the children with cancer. (HKWC) So for those of you making stockings, we are asking if you will please make a choice on whether you want to make a stocking for a child 18 months-18 years old; or make a stocking that someone will buy. ALL money goes to the families in the form of grocery or gas cards. It's the most rewarding charity I've ever been a part of because we know we are providing 100% direct
help.

The auction stockings also open up a chance to design a different kind of stocking than what might be done for a child. This stocking might appeal to someone wanting to purchase a unique, hand-made, one of a kind piece of artwork! How to decide what to do? Please let your heart be your guide and let me know if you have any questions.

We will be finalizing all the details and asking directly for your help in the next few weeks!"

Opening Social

The second annual IIDA Opening Social was a great opportunity to meet other ID students, talk about the program and upcoming events, and hear from President Richards. He spoke about the enthusiasm and passion he sees in the Interior Design students and the divine inspiration we have within us that makes our creative talents really come to life. The importance of direction, balance and organization were all key points that made the thoughts he shared with us ring true.

Elections will be coming up soon. Get involved with IIDA, as on officer, or as a member, to help shape the student chapter of IIDA at LDSBC.
A few things to think about: ways to give back to the community, educational forums, mentoring program within our ID program to help lift each other.