ARIDO EOC Gatsby Holiday Gala and Silent Auction

Gatsby Gala

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the ARIDO EOC Gatsby Holiday Gala! We want to thank our 2023 Sponsors, Algonquin College BID student volunteers, auction prize donors, as well as our ARIDO EOC subcommittee members. The night was filled with great food and drinks as well as amazing live entertainment by the Jayla Kirkey Musician Quartet and an entertaining live auctioneer from Raising the Bid.

We had our most successful auction which raised $20,000 for the ALS Society of Canada in support of Randy Watt, a well-known individual in our industry. Thank you all for coming!

Happy Holidays and enjoy!

Justine Baltessen, Chapter President, ARIDO EOC

Thank you to our sponsors!

The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario Eastern Ontario Board, along with all of our ARIDO EOC Members, would like to warmly thank our sponsors for our Gatsby Holiday Gala event that occurred this past November 10th and for their ongoing support throughout all of 2023!

Thank you for helping us build a strong community through meaningful events and gatherings. We could not have done it without you!

Photo credit:@rebeccaelphotography

Recap: 13th annual ARIDO Southern Ontario Chapter Golf Tournament

The 13th annual ARIDO Southern Ontario Chapter Tournament was held on September 13th in Hamilton at Kings Forest Golf Course. Our 9 teams started teeing off at 11:30am and were greeted with Mimosas, sponsored by Arborite and Gabriel North, with a prepared lunch sponsored by Tigris Engineering Inc. We drove away in our Tarkett sponsored carts, fueled and ready to compete.

The course itself is beautiful and picturesque offering some interesting challenges amongst the meandering and gradient landscape. Teams were equipped with balls donated by D9 Studio and with the challenges of the course, these were certainly appreciated!

Laughter, banter, and even a few “fore’s” were heard throughout the day. Not too far in, we were greeted by Mohawk with a beautiful fruit stand and treats that supplemented our snack bag sponsored by Wilsonart.

Teams started wrapping up their 18 holes by 4:30pm and the last teams arrived in at dinner time. We gathered in the clubhouse to participate in the raffle, have some drinks, socialize, and enjoy dinner together. With the generosity of our donors, we had a lot of great raffle prizes to select from and thanks to SOC volunteer, Michele Gunn, they were perfectly assembled and organized.

Following dinner we awarded our prize winners, pulling raffle tickets, and awarding skill on the course. Our winners are as follows:

Best Team Score – Team Tarkett
Most Honest Team – Design Link International
Men’s longest drive – Tyler Ainlay
Women’s longest drive – Sheri Crawford
Men’s Closest to the pin – Dave Dunk
Women’s Closest to the pin – Chris Tucker

Congratulations to all winners!

The tournament would not be a success without the dedication of our volunteers, support from the ARIDO staff, and the contribution of our sponsors. Thank you to Clenton Afonso from ARIDO, Penny Fobler-Cressy, Michele Gunn, Kings Forest staff, and the various other volunteers that assisted during the day.

As a recent cancer survivor, I personally want to thank all participants, sponsors, and donors who contributed to the success of our day and to our charity – the Cancer Research Society. We look forward to sharing our donation with you in the near future.

Sheri Crawford, ARIDO
Southern Ontario Chapter President 2023/24

Thank you to our Sponsors!

ARIDO’s Eastern Ontario Chapter at Capital Pride!

On August 27th, 2023 the ARIDO-EOC participated in Ottawa’s Capital Pride Parade for the first time. It was a beautiful day filled with joy, laughter, fun, and entertainment from our own local drag queen! EOC Past-President Jeremy Cheff, ARIDO was sashaying and looking incredible in drag!

As ARIDO pushes for equity, diversity, and inclusion, this is sure to be the first of many times we participate and it’s bound to get bigger and better in the coming years.

Keep an eye out next summer for the invitation to participate!

GTA Chapter Golf Tournament – July 12

Register Now 2023 ARIDO GTA Chapter Charity Golf Tournament

Join the GTA chapter for our 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament this July! 

Fore! You are warmly invited for a fun-filled day at Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club for the 2023 GTA Chapter Charity Golf Tournament on Wednesday, July 12th! Not only will you get to show off your impressive golf skills, but you’ll also be supporting Indspire, our Charity for this year’s tournament.

Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Proceeds of this year’s tournament will create a scholarship fund for Indigenous students pursuing degrees in Interior Design.

The day will begin with registration and breakfast, and will include lunch and a silent auction. 

Date: Wednesday, 12 July, 2023
Venue: Richmond Hill Golf Club, 8755 Bathurst Street Richmond Hill, ON

EVENT SCHEDULE

7:00AM – Registration + Breakfast
8:30AM – Shotgun Start
1:00PM – Golfers Return to Country Club
1:30PM – Lunch + Silent Auction Closes

SILENT AUCTION PRIZES

In addition to sponsoring the tournament, we’re accepting donations now for our epic Silent Auction. Please reach out to Dayna Bradley​​​​​​​ to confirm your donation.

Last year’s golf tournament raised $25,000 for Rainbow Railroad, and we’re hoping to make this year’s event another hole-in-one!

Let’s tee up for charity and make a difference together!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

GOLF FOURSOME SPONSOR $2000

  • One golf foursome, including 18 holes, breakfast and lunch 
  • Logo recognition on the GTA Golf Tournament website 
  • Logo on event page on ARIDO’s website 
  • Logo displayed on presentation during lunch 
  • Logo displayed on event tent cards during lunch 
  • Logo on pin flags 
  • Logo on events promotion on the ARIDO GTA Chapter Facebook page 

Upon registering for Golf Foursome, kindly email your golf player names to cafonso@arido.ca by June 2nd.

GOLF CART SPONSOR $2000 – Company logo printed on all golf carts

INSTAGRAM PHOTO OP SPONSOR $500 (2) opportunities available

  • Sponsors provide and install a furniture/product vignette to be set up in 1 of 2 areas for a selfie photo op where each foursome uploads the photos with sponsor’s unique hashtag
  • Areas for vignette: Registration, outside the ballroom at lunch 

BREAKFAST SPONSOR $800

  • Sponsor has the opportunity to provide and install a furniture/product vignette to be set up in the breakfast dining room for a selfie photo op where each foursome uploads the photos with sponsors unique hashtag
  • Company logo printed on signage in breakfast area

PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR $800

  • Sponsor has the opportunity to provide and install a furniture/product vignette to be set up at the putting green for a selfie photo op where each group uploads the photos with sponsors unique hashtag
  • Company logo printed on signage at putting green

MIMOSA CART SPONSOR $750 – Company logo on Mimosa cart

ICE CREAM SPONSOR $750 – Company logo on ice cream cart

OYSTER BAR SPONSOR $1000

  • Company logos displayed as the official sponsors of the oyster bar located at the main entrance of the ballroom
  • Company representative to host the table with designated charity

CUSTOM COCKTAIL- SPECIALTY DRINK $1000

  • Company logo printed on table station 
  • Company logo tags on cocktail glasses
  • Company representative to host the table and hand out cocktails to guests

SNACK BAGS SPONSOR $1000 – Company logo printed on all snack bags provided on carts for each golfer

FRUIT STAND SPONSOR $750 – Company representative at a fruit stand at the designated hole on the course

 GOLF BALL SPONSOR $500 – Sponsor to provide branded golf balls for distribution in golf carts

FOURSOME PRIZE SPONSOR $500 – Sponsor’s logo to be displayed on prizes for winning foursome and most honest foursome

BEAT THE AMATEUR GOLFER $500

  • Company representative on designated hole for Beat the Amateur Golfer contest. Names of those who beat the Amateur Golfer will be added to a draw for a grand prize

LUNCH TICKET $150/EACH

  • Additional lunch ticket purchases available for sponsors 
  • OR donate to the silent auction and become eligible to purchase

GTA Chapter Student Scholarship 2021: YOUR BRAND IDENTITY

The ARIDO GTA Chapter is pleased to offer our Student Scholarship again in 2021.

GTA Chapter Student Scholarship 2021
YOUR BRAND IDENTITY

This year’s scholarship will be awarded to the interior design student with the most unique and creative personal branding package. Students from the GTA Chapter from any ARIDO recognized program are invited to submit an application.

HOW TO SUBMIT: Submissions can include but are not limited to letterhead, resume, business card, brochure, portfolio. Submissions must be in a PDF format and MUST include the student’s ARIDO ID number.

The GTA Board members will review each submission and select the top three.

PRIZES:
First Prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $200
Third Prize: $100

Submission deadline: June 30, 2021

Winners will be announced on July 30, 2021

Questions? Contact gtachapter@arido.ca

Call for Nominations for the position of GTA Chapter President-elect

In accordance with ARIDO’s Chapter By-laws (By-law No. 5), those Registered members in good standing who are interested in putting their name forward or who wish to nominate another Registered Member will require their nomination to be signed by the Nominee and seconded by two (2) other Registered members in good standing. Please click here for the nomination form.

Included with the nomination should be a short bio outlining the candidate’s practice and volunteer history. The candidate should also include a statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the President-elect of the Chapter Board of Directors. Please use this form. (MS Word file will download.)

President-elect term

President-elect will serve on the Chapter Board for a three-year term.
The first year as President-elect / Director of Communications
The second year as President
The third year as Past-President / Director of Programming

Any members submitting a nomination should do so by Friday, February 26, 2021.

Appointment of Secretary/Treasurer

The position of Secretary/Treasurer is appointed by the Chapter Board of Directors for a period of one year and may be re-appointed annually for no more than three consecutive years. The current Secretary/Treasurer position will be open for new appointment as of April 2021.

Registered members, in good standing, interested in this position should submit a short bio outlining a brief summary about themselves and their volunteer history. They should also include a statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the Chapter Board. Please use this form.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the nominations process, please email ikemp@arido.ca.

Call for Nominations for the position of SOC President-elect

In accordance with ARIDO’s Chapter By-laws (By-law No. 5), those Registered members in good standing who are interested in putting their name forward or who wish to nominate another Registered Member will require their nomination to be signed by the Nominee and seconded by two (2) other Registered members in good standing. Please click here for the nomination form.

Included with the nomination should be a short bio outlining the candidate’s practice and volunteer history. The candidate should also include a statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the President-elect of the Chapter Board of Directors. Please use this form.

Board Term

President-elect will serve on the Chapter Board for a three-year term.
The first year as President-elect / Director of Communications
The second year as President
The third year as Past-President / Director of Programming 

Any members submitting a nomination should do so by Thursday, February 18, 2021.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the nominations process, please email ikemp@arido.ca.

Call for Nominations for the positions of WOC President and President-elect

The Western Ontario Chapter is in need of a President and President-elect.

In accordance with ARIDO’s Chapter By-laws (By-law No. 5), those Registered members in good standing who are interested in putting their name forward or who wish to nominate another Registered Member will require their nomination to be signed by the Nominee and seconded by two (2) other Registered members in good standing. Please click here for the nomination form.

Included with the nomination should be a short bio outlining the candidate’s practice and volunteer history. The candidate should also include a statement outlining why they wish to be considered for the position of President or President-elect of the Chapter Board of Directors. Please use this form.

Board Terms

President will serve on the Chapter Board for a two-year term.
The first year as President
The second year as Past-President / Director of Programming

President-elect will serve on the Chapter Board for a three-year term.
The first year as President-elect / Director of Communications
The second year as President
The third year as Past-President / Director of Programming

Any members submitting a nomination should do so by Friday, February 19, 2021.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss the nominations process, please email ikemp@arido.ca.

Adapting to Change, a virtual event for Interns

Adapting to Change Poster

2020 was a year of big changes around the world. Emerging professionals in the interior design field have experienced major shifts with layoffs, work stoppages, and changes to the busiest sectors of the field.

As part of the launch of the Intern Career Guide, the ARIDO Communications Committee is hosting a virtual panel discussion for Interns about what emerging professionals need to know to build career resilience, adapt to change across the field, and develop the necessary skills to navigate their career path.

Hear from two seasoned Interior Designers about their past experiences and what knowledge and talents have served them when faced with uncertainty and how ARIDO played a part.

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Registration Deadline: 20 January, 2021

Event Schedule:
5:30 PM – Welcome & Intro on Panellists

5:35 PM – 6:15 PM Discussion from Panellists

6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Q&A, Wrap Up

6:30 PM – 6:45 PM Virtual Networking in breakout rooms


Panelists: Maia Roffey, ARIDO, Black Sheep Interior Design; Tatiana Soldatova, ARIDO, Syllable Inc.

SOC Virtual Holiday Cocktail

SOCk Virtual Holiday Cocktail

Create your festive cocktail and join the SOC Chapter for a virtual Holiday Party!

Catch up with current members, meet new members and join a moderator lead discussion. Submit your questions/topics that you would like to discuss by November 13, 2020 to sochapter@arido.ca . 

If you’re looking for a cocktail idea, try this one!

Date & Time: November 20, 2020 at 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Event Schedule:
Welcome & Introductions

  • Causal moderator lead discussion
  • Check in with members
  • Touch base on how current work environments area impacting members and share ideas with others to improve their virtual work day
  • Questions submitted by members
  • Wrap up

All registrants will be sent details to a Zoom meeting 24 hours before the meeting.

Questions? Email sochapter@arido.ca .