Our Chapter
IDS Triangle East Chapter is now IDS Triangle NC Chapter. To better reflect our membership, our board decided to change our chapter name effective June 2007. You may see references to either one.
Triangle NC Chapter Goals
To provide education and networking opportunities through regular meetings, community services and special projects.
We are a dynamic & active chapter that provides opportunities for its members to grow in their profession and business. Our monthly meetings provide an arena to meet & hear from local companies who provide valuable services to interior designers. Relevant and valuable educational seminars help members stay fresh & knowledgeable. And, getting to know fellow colleagues allows us to benefit from the gifts & talents of others, while enjoying the support we all need.
The expertise of an interior designer goes beyond providing services to our clients. Working with local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity & The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we’re able to serve our community. See our Portfolio for more information on chapter projects.
Chapter Newsletter
Our Current Newsletter
Produced bi-monthly, our chapter newsletter provides invaluable information to our members and associates. Delivered directly to your inbox and also downloadable from the web, each issue spotlights a chapter member and highlights chapter accomplishments. It also provides information about past and future events and information about local businesses through our advertisers. Each ad is directly related to our business as designers and highlights interesting products to aid in your business. To find out more about advertising opportunities, please contact our advertising representative.
Our Board
Dedicated to promoting our local chapter while providing fun and education for our members, our 2009 Board is...
From left: Sally Williams, Christine Langlois, Sandra King, Loretta Bell, Yvonne Hanks, Carnela Renee Hill, Casey Blalock
President
Loretta Bell, IDS Professional
Vice President, Programs & Meetings
Carnela Renee Hill, IDS Associate
Vice President, Membership
Sharon Lake-Gargano, IDS Professional
Secretary
Yvonne Hanks, IDS Associate
Treasurer
Sandra King, IDS Affiliate
Communications Chairperson
Christine Langlois, IDS Associate
Awards
Chapter of the Year
At the 2008 National IDS Awards dinner, the IDS NC Chapter was honored as Chapter of the Year for the second consecutive year. National now considers us to be the role model for chapters nationwide. At the 2007 Awards Dinner held in Newport, RI the IDS Triangle NC Chapter was also honored with Chapter of the Year. In order to qualify for this award, a chapter must be nominated in all 8 categories being recognized. Not only were we nominated in all categories, but we also won 5 of the them, including: Best Historical Preservation, Best Networking Chapter, Best Student Chapter, Outstanding Membership & Growth, & Outstanding Public Relations. Our chapter President, Sally Williams, along with our Communications Chairperson, Carnela Renee Hill, attended the awards ceremony on behalf of IDS TEC.
Distinguished Service Award
We also applaude our founding member and past president of IDS Triangle NC, Brenda Eskridge, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Brenda has been active in both the local and national levels of IDS, and is an encouragement to us all.
2001 Awards
In 2001, IDS Triangle NC received three awards: chapter of the year for most members passing the CQRID exam, 10, and two outstanding service awards to Alice McGee, IDS and Brenda Eskridge, IDS, both past presidents of our chapter.
Anthemion Award
In 2005, IDS Triangle NC received the Anthemion Award for work done by the chapter for the preservation of Mordecai House in Raleigh. The award is given by Capital Area Preservation to recognize commitment to excellence in Wake County historic preservation.
History
Brenda Eskridge
On October 27th, 2006 we celebrated our 10 years as the Triangle NC Chapter of the Interior Design Society. Our event was held at the Long Lake Club House in Raleigh. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner and entertainment with live music by the band, "Time Machine."
Brenda Eskridge was honored during the evening as our founding member and first chapter president.
