WELCOME TO PORTLAND, OREGON
I look forward to welcoming you to the 25th Annual IDAL Convention & Exposition. The Board of Directors has made many terrific changes to make this year’s convention a great investment for attendees, instructors, and exhibitors alike. We have planned an exciting convention with a great set of classes starting Thursday and running through Sunday.
Plan to attend the Annual General Meeting on Thursday night to kick off the festivities followed by a celebration of our 25th year with bubbly. Then, move on to the Expo Grand Opening.
Spend Friday at our inaugural FREE (to pre-registered attendees) Speakers Series. Don’t worry, you will still have plenty of time to visit all of our exhibitors on Friday afternoon as well as between classes on Saturday.
Throughout the week, work with fellow artisans on the Philanthropic mural project in support of The William Temple House. This will be the fourth mural donated by IDAL to a local group in need of art and designed by one of our members. All are welcome to paint.
A big thank you to everyone who has made this convention possible through hours of hard work. I would like to particularly thank our host chapter – Cascade Artisans Guild – for all their pre-convention help and expertise. And thank you to you, the attendees, instructors and exhibitors. Without you there would be no convention. Have fun planning your week and please feel free to take a minute to say “hi”.
See you in Portland, Oregon!
Amy Ketteran, IDAL President
IDAL Convention Hotel
Update: The Red Lion Inn is sold out July 21 & 22.
Additional Hotel:
Crowne Plaza Portland Convention Center
1441 NE 2nd Ave
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-233-2401
Located just 3 blocks from the Portland Convention Center
$129 per night - be sure to mention International Decorative Artisans League
Reservation Deadline: July 8
The Red Lion Inn
1021 NE Grand Ave
Portland, Oregon 97232
800-343-1822
Sold Out July 21 & 22
Remember to provide your group access code: DECORATIVE
The Red Lion Inn is located across the street from the Oregon Convention Center, the Northwest’s largest convention facility and within walking distance of Lloyd Center Mall, the Rose Garden Arena, Memorial Coliseum and some of Portland’s best restaurants and entertainment. Across the street is the "MAX" light rail system, providing free five-minute service to downtown Portland as well as one way service from Portland International Airport. The Red Lion Inn will reimburse your minimal “MAX” fare at check-in. Please provide The Red Lion Inn with your receipt.
Accommodations:
- 100% Smoke Free
- High-speed wireless internet access, voicemail, telephone data ports
- Refrigerators, coffeemaker
- Fax & copy services are available
- Fitness center
- Café 10-2-1 – American cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Windows Lounge Skyroom & Terrace
GUEST ROOM RATE AND CUT OFF DATE:
IDAL has negotiated a rate of $129.00 + tax for single or double rooms. You must reserve your room prior to June 16, 2010 to receive this rate in the IDAL Room Block.
Mention IDAL/International Decorative Artisans League to get the IDAL Room Block rate.
NEED A ROOMMATE?
If you are attending convention and would like a roommate, please contact Margaret von Kaenel at krushm@sbcglobal.net
Parking: Onsite parking - $10 USD daily for guests in the IDAL room block
DIRECTIONS AND TRANSPORTATION
IDAL PHILANTHROPIC MURAL PROJECT
The William Temple House www.williamtemplehouse.org
Bring your brushes to the lobby of the convention center on Thursday and Friday, to be a contributor to this year’s philanthropic mural project. It is a wonderful way to volunteer, alone or with a friend, to form new friendships, to network and to have fun doing something worthwhile and lasting.
The mural project is restricted to IDAL members. Supplies and materials are all donated. Please bring your own brushes and tools.
IDAL’s Philanthropic recipient this year is The William Temple House.
William Temple House restores hope and renews strength in individuals and families in a welcoming and respectful atmosphere. The Foundation for William Temple House was established in early 1965. They named their center in honor of William Temple, the late Archbishop of Canterbury and prolific author on Christian social action. A short time after the counseling center was launched William Temple House expanded its role to include emergency material and financial assistance for individuals and families in crisis. Since 1965, William Temple House has served Portland by providing help where it is needed on behalf of the disadvantaged and distressed in the community. Much more information about this deserving nonprofit organization can be found on their website.
To schedule volunteer times, please contact Kara McGhee, Philanthropic Chair, at kara@karamcghee.com.
The schedule will be posted at the philanthropic painting area. Come prepared to participate!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Volunteering at convention provides many opportunities to network, have fun and form new friendships, as well as catch up with old friends. Here’s how it works:
- Communicate: Make sure your email address and your contact phone number are accurate on your registration form.
- Indicate: Tell us how, when and how much you would like to volunteer. Fill out the Volunteer section of the registration form.
- Send in your Volunteer Form along with your convention registration. It helps to schedule when you sign up ahead of time plus helps you plan your week.
- The Volunteer Chair will check your schedule for open times and match with your volunteer preferences. If you indicate that you are available to monitor a class, it will be assigned once your volunteer hours have been scheduled.
- When the Convention Volunteer Schedule has been determined, you will be contacted BY EMAIL with your volunteer assignments. Your volunteer assignments will also be included in your Registration Packet at Convention.
- Monitor Opportunities. Monitoring is a privilege and comes with a price of volunteer hours. In order to be considered for monitoring, you must be a fully paid registrant, sign up for and work a minimum of 4 hours (not included as monitor), and have paid for a minimum of 1 class. An audit fee will apply that is 10% of the class price. This fee must be paid upon receipt of your registration packet.
- Not all classes need monitors. Those classes that do not have monitors are: lecture classes (unless the monitor has paid for and is registered in the class), hands on classes with enrollment of less than 12 persons, classes whose instructors request no monitors or who bring their own monitors.
- In order to volunteer or monitor you must be fully registered for convention.
CONTACT SHEILA SOBCZYK AT ssobczyk@comcast.net
EVENTS
ONSITE REGISTRATION OPENS
Wednesday, July 21, 3:00PM – 9:00PM
Daily hours will be provided in the onsite 2010 Event Program that you will receive in your registration packet.
IDAL Store, for basic supplies, will be open during Registration hours.
INSTRUCTOR/MONITOR MEETING
Wednesday, July 21, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All instructors will receive their class/registration packets, room assignments, accolades and applause.
All assigned monitors will receive their instructions and room assignments.
This meeting is vital to a successful convention and we appreciate your attendance.
NEW ATTENDEE MEETING
Wednesday, July 21, 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Is this your first Convention?
Please join us for an orientation session. Your first convention can be overwhelming. This is an opportunity to meet others new to convention, meet the IDAL Board of Directors and ask questions.
CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S LUNCHEON
Thursday, July 22, 12:30PM – 1:30PM
Food, Facts and Fun! All IDAL Chapter Presidents - Plan to attend this special lunch. Join together to share ideas and receive important IDAL updates from the IDAL Board of Directors. To attend, please RSVP to Leslie Nesbitt, chapters@decorativeartisans.org no later than June 15, 2010.
25TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CHAMPAGNE CELEBRATION
Thursday, July 22, 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Join the IDAL Board of Directors in celebrating IDAL’s 25th Anniversary. Hear the latest news about IDAL and congratulate the new 2010-2011 Board of Directors. Toast IDAL’s 25th Celebration!
EXPO GRAND OPENING
Thursday, July 22, 8:00PM – 10:00PM
FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY
The Grand Opening is the perfect venue to meet and network with the IDAL Exhibitors, IDAL Business Partners, artists and designers. This is an exclusive special preview with shopping benefits and a terrific opportunity to meet artisans and watch them demonstrate their unique skills.
EXPO HOURS
Open to the Public ($12.00 Admission)
Registered convention attendees, their guests, exhibitors and instructors will be admitted to the Expo with a NAME BADGE ONLY. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. A Name Badge is required for entrance to EXPO at ALL times.
Friday, July 23, NOON – 6:00PM
Saturday, July 24, 10:00AM – 6:00PM
EXPO DEMONSTRATIONS
Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24 – during Expo Hours
Many Exhibitors will share their expertise through ongoing demonstrations. Presentations will emphasize new products and innovative techniques for stenciling, faux finishing, texture application and the decorative arts. The 2010 Convention Program will provide a listing of scheduled demonstrations on the Expo Stage.
2010 IDAL SPEAKERS SERIES
Friday, July 23
In order to sign up for any one of these three FREE lectures, you must Pre-Register and purchase one full price class from March 15 – April 30.
As a PRE-Registered Attendee beginning March 15 through April 30, 2010, when Online Registration goes live (and on a first come first serve basis), you will be able to enjoy at no cost to you, one of the following speakers:
1:00PM – 3:00PM
Ross O’Neal – a detailed lecture of decorative painting and gilding restoration of the Joseph Huston Mansion, Philadelphia, PA. (www.rossoneal.com)
2:00PM – 4:00PM
David Hayles – a demonstration of the art of Scagliola – Ornamental Plaster (www.haylesandhowe.com)
3:00PM – 5:00PM
Meg Saligman – a detailed lecture on Community Commissions/Public Murals from Conception to Execution (www.megsaligman.com)
If you register from May 1 – June 30, a $50.00 attendance fee will apply to attend one of the Speakers Series.
If there is any seating availability after July 1, a $75.00 attendance fee will apply to attend one of the Speakers Series.
Tickets are required for entry. No exceptions.
EXHIBITOR OPEN FORUM
Saturday, July 24, 8:30AM – 9:45AM
We encourage all 2010 Exhibitors and IDAL Business Partners to attend this open forum discussion and welcome your input as we strive to make the IDAL Expo the best it can be.
IDAL PHILANTHROPIC DEDICATION
Saturday, July 24, NOON
Join IDAL in the dedication of the 2010 IDAL Philanthropic Mural Project to The William Temple House (www.williamtemple.org). The winners of the 2010 Adele Bishop Awards will also be announced.
UPS PACK AND SHIP
Saturday, July 24 and Sunday, July 25
HOURS: 4:00PM – 7:00PM |
