Oklahoma

Ferguson and Austin Sales Associate are hosting the CEU “Designing and Specifying Steamist Residential Steam Showers” presented by Fred Fedewa, National Training Manager at Steamist.  This CEU is being offered at no charge to all NKBA members.  Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.  Please RSVP to Jeannine Nelson (jeannine.nelson@ferguson.com) no later than Tuesday, June 5.

The NKBA Oklahoma Chapter will once again be volunteering for Habitat for Humanity's Blitz Build. Please join us as we work to build a house for a deserving family!  Please bring sunscreen and work gloves.  Lunch will be provided.  Please RSVP no later than Friday, May 4, to Jayme Buck (jaymebuck@swtile.com).

Please join us for our May Chapter Meeting at The Sieber Residences, a historic building-turned-residence in  Midtown.  The evening will feature a cocktail and networking hour, followed by a guided tour led by owner Marva Ellard.  During the tour, we’ll be treated to a lesson on the history of the Sieber, as well as hear about the renovation project, which began in 2006.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
  
Please RSVP to our VP of Programs (programs@nkbaok.org) no later than Tuesday, May 15, at 12 PM.  Cost for members is $20.  Cost for members is $25.  All RSVPs are final.  Not sure if you can make it?  You are welcome to register at the door for $30.  Credit Cards are now accepted!

Please join us for our next Chapter Meeting: "What's Up in Downtown," an evening of networking and a presentation from OKC Downtown!  Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and networking will begin at 5:30 PM, followed by the speaker at 6:30 PM.

Interested in attending? Please RSVP to Jeannine Nelson (programs@nkbaok.org) no later than March 9 at 12 PM. Registration is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. All RSVPs are final as of deadline: cancellation/additions will be charged accordingly at that time. Unsure if you can make it? You can register for $30 at the door.

Looking for a way to transform your next project from ordinary to extraordinary?  Then plan to attend our next NKBA Oklahoma Chapter meeting to learn all about how carved and etched marble, granite, travertine, solid surfaces, metals, wood and glass can take your kitchen and bath projects to the next level.  Darrell Janish of Omega Laser Design will bring samples of his unique product, talk about how it’s made, and answer any questions you might have.  Please join us Thursday, September 15, 2011, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at Southwest Tile and Marble.  Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.  Lunch from Cool Greens will be provided.  Please RSVP to Denise Mankin at programs@nkbaok.org by Monday, September 12.

Please join us Thursday, July 21, 2011, for our next chapter meeting, "All About Appliances."  We'll meet at The Culinary Kitchen at 5 PM to learn about Outdoor Kitchens and Specialty Appliances.  Food and drinks provided.  Cost for members is $15; cost for non-members is $20.  Please RSVP by Monday, July 18, to Denise Mankin (programs@nkbaok.org).

Are you familiar with the current bathroom/shower design trends?  Do you know the benefits of a steam shower or how to design a steam shower system?  During the CEU presentation "Designing and Specifying Steamist Residential Steam Showers," you will learn about these topics and more from Fred Fedewa of Steamist (www.steamist.com).  This presentation qualifies for a CEU credit.  For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jeri Austin at communications@nkbaok.org

Our next Oklahoma NKBA Chapter meeting is approaching, and we hope you'll join us for an evening of networking and learning about Glass Art!  Our May meeting will be held at Art Fusion Studio in Oklahoma City on Thursday, May 26, 2011.  Registration, networking and cocktails begin at 5 PM; the studio tour will follow at 6 PM.  Registration for members is $15.  Registration for non-members is $20.  If you have any questions or would like to register for this meeting, please email Denise Mankin at programs@nkbaok.org.  

The NKBA Oklahoma Chapter will join the COHBA Women’s Council and Habitat for Humanity for the 2011 Blitz Build.  Please join us Thursday, May 5, as we volunteer for framing day.  We will be there from 8:30 AM to 3: 30 PM - join us for the whole day or as long as your schedule allows.  Throw on some comfortable clothes, bring your work gloves and sunscreen and join us as we work together to make a difference in the lives of others!  Lunch and water will be provided.  For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jayme Buck.