Introducing The Pre-Conference Chapter Challenge

We are so excited to celebrate our ASDP chapters and let everyone know how important you are to our members. We love that you work to provide a way to help professionals connect and encourage one another in business. This is why we have developed this program to recognize all you do for our organization and our members. The winner of the Chapter Challenge will be recognized and awarded at National Conference this year.

Here's how it works:

Beginning on June 1, 2021 - October 20, 2021

Points toward our Chapter Challenge Program will be earned as follows:

• 1 Point for every chapter meeting attendee
• 3 Points for every guest speaker you feature at meetings 
• 1 Point for each member who enters the Threads contest 
• 1 Point for each member who registers for conference
• 1 Point for each member who submits a video for Eye of the Needle 
• 1 Point for each member who attends the Voices program
• 1 Point for each member login monthly
• 1 Point for each contribution to the newsletter
• 1 Point for each member who attends an ASDP function (other than monthly meeting)
• 1 Point for each member who contributes photography to our “Member Makes” newsletter feature

To participate, your Chapter Rep (or other designee) will turn in the points for your Chapter each month, to the VP of Member Engagement. Points will be tallied and applied in running scores and reported to you in our Facebook group.

Winning chapter will receive a reward and recognition at the Annual Conference Meeting.

Have fun!

Topic: Master Alteration Specialist or Master Sewing and Design Professional Certifications

Do you want to know how to step up your professional career by becoming a certified Master Alteration Specialist or Master Sewing and Design Professional? Members of the Board of The Master Sewing and Design Professional (MSDP) Certification program, Catherine Stephenson, Linda Macke, and Mimi Jackson will answer your questions about Certification. We will discuss the history of MSDP and it's relationship to ASDP, the cost of the certification program for ASDP members, timeline for completion, and the value of Certification both as a credential tool for your business and personal professional achievement and satisfaction.

Please visit the ASDP Voices page for the meeting link and access code.

Brick And Mortar (BAM) ASDP Subgroup

Hosted by Erin Retelle of Sew Boise

Dates: Every month on the Last Sun, until Jul 25, 2021, 4 occurrence(s)

        Jun 27, 2021 04:00 PM MDT

        Jul 25, 2021 04:00 PM MDT

Time: 4pm MDT, 5pm CST , 6pm EST 

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYpfuGsrD4uGtzmZN2VSVIUv8f_IDf2Lfsh/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqjIiHtaQtBmPRpwQBor4WejzpiVbjbdHkSXLURZgVCrDILpEDZtbFor8

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82498425408?pwd=UkVKOURHWWpCcEo1dnRBMWhUa1BWdz09

Meeting ID: 824 9842 5408
Passcode: $ew0pen!
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,82498425408#,,,,*22027197# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,82498425408#,,,,*22027197# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 824 9842 5408
Passcode: 22027197
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbIVfOgDvr

Topic: The Legal Side of Fashion Design

Shirin Movahed Rakocevic, PLCC, founder of Rakomova Law, New York, will be with us to answer your questions about business, fashion, copyright, and all things legal. Shirin is an attorney specializing in fashion business, a contributor to University of Fashion, and a regular panelist on Fashion Mingle. If you have a question you would like Shirin to answer during the presentation, please write to Amy three days or more before the meeting date. See you there!

Please visit the ASDP Voices page for the meeting link, access code, or Amy's email address.

Brick And Mortar (BAM) ASDP Subgroup

Hosted by Erin Retelle of Sew Boise

Date: Jul 25, 2021 04:00 PM MDT

Time: 4pm MDT, 5pm CST , 6pm EST 

Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYpfuGsrD4uGtzmZN2VSVIUv8f_IDf2Lfsh/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqjIiHtaQtBmPRpwQBor4WejzpiVbjbdHkSXLURZgVCrDILpEDZtbFor8

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82498425408?pwd=UkVKOURHWWpCcEo1dnRBMWhUa1BWdz09

Meeting ID: 824 9842 5408
Passcode: $ew0pen!
One tap mobile
+12532158782,,82498425408#,,,,*22027197# US (Tacoma)
+13462487799,,82498425408#,,,,*22027197# US (Houston)

Dial by your location
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 824 9842 5408
Passcode: 22027197
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbIVfOgDvr

Challenge Garment Entry 

Click the Register button to complete your entry.

For entry requirements, please review the Threads Submission Requirements document.

Questions? Contact Helen Haughey, Challenge Coordinator, at challenge@sewingprofessionals.com.

Oregon Chapter Board Meeting and Summer Social

All Oregon Chapter members are invited to our summer social gathering. We will be going over some board meeting items, but once that is out of the way we can enjoy an evening with colleagues! Additional details will be available at a later date.

Join us in the home of Krysti Emerson, contact annie@sewstunningbridal.com for more information.

Please visit the ASDP Voices page for the meeting link and access code.

Please visit the ASDP Voices page for the meeting link and access code.

27th Annual Educational Conference

When: October 28-31, 2021
Where: Boise, Idaho

To learn more about this year's conference, please visit the official 2021 Conference page or download the 2021 Conference brochure.

Please visit the ASDP Voices page for the meeting link and access code.

Please visit the ASDP Voices page for the meeting link and access code.