San Francisco (Bay Area)

President
Cheri Bertelsen, AICI CIP, CDI
4974 N. Fresno St. #273
Fresno, CA 93726
Tel: 559.260.8161
Fax: 559-897-8808
cheri@cbcolorandimage.com
Term: 2007-2008

Secretary
Kathy Pendleton, AICI
129 South Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA  94086
Mobile:  650.279.0980
kvwp@yahoo.com
Term: 2007-2008

Treasurer
Feleciai C. Favroth, AICI
The Power of Beauty
5516 Walnut Street
Oakland, CA 94605 USA
Tel: (510) 532-6661
feleciai1@aol.com
Term: 2007-2008

Co- VP Membership
Rosa Maria Livesay, AICI
RML Images - Always be the best YOU!
PO Box 92646
San Jose, CA 95152-2646 USA
Tel: 408-254-3203
Fax: 408-923-5439
rml@rmlimages.com
Term: 2007-2008

Co- VP Membership
Cynthia B. Wynkoop
All About Color
4361 N. Wishon Ave
Fresno, CA 93704 USA
Tel: (559) 593-1471
cynthia@allaboutcolor.com
Term: 2007-2008

Co-VP Communications (Web Site)
Maureen French, AICI
2535 Stockbridge Drive
Oakland, CA  94611
Tel:510.482.7467
Maureen@maureenfrench.com
Term: 2007-2008

VP Marketing
LynAnn King
KingSings Productions & PR
161 Bahama Reef
Novato, CA  94949
Tel: 650-550-0090
Fax: 415-234-6298
lynannking@comcast.net
Term: 2007-2008


Co-VP Education
Marjory DeRoeck, AICI, CIP
All About Image
3483 Golden Gate Way #202
Lafayette, CA 94549
Tel: 925-299-0660
Fax: 925-299-1155
theimagestudio@sbcglobal.net
Term: 2007-2008

Co-VP Education
Carolyn Woodworth, AICI
Designing Your Image
3483 Golden Gate Way #202
Lafayette, CA 94549
Tel: 925-299-0660
Fax: 925-299-1155
dezineyourim@aol.com
Term: 2007-2008

Immediate Past President
Katherine Wurzburg, AICI
871 Terrace Drive
Los Altos, CA 94024
Ph: 650-949-3170
Fax: 650-949-1251
kw_aicisf@wurzburg.us
Term: 2007-2008

Chapter Profile

AICI SFBA serves over 120 members in California’s greater San Francisco Bay Area, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Mexico, Asia and other areas worldwide. Members benefit from the chapter’s history as the founding chapter for AIC (which later merged with AFIC to become AICI) and from its focus on education and substance. AICI SFBA members represent a variety of facets of the image industry and range from seasoned professionals with many years of experience to bright, talented individuals at the beginning of their careers.

Programs are held four times per year and are supplemented by a wealth of meetings, presentations and social occasions. In addition, AICI SFBA offers a yearly three-day Education Conference which provides high-quality training and opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Chapter members also receive a free subscription to Image Perspective, the chapter’s bi-annual newsletter magazine.

If you are interested in becoming a member of AICI’s San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, or would like to be added to the mailing list for upcoming events, please contact Rosa Maria Livesay, AICI, Co-VP Membership at rml@rmlimages.com (408.254.3203) or or Cynthia Bruno Wynkoop, Co-VP Membership at cynthia@allaboutcolor.com (559-593-1471).

Events

Upcoming Events

AICI SFBA will partner with the San Francisco region of FGI in presenting FGI’s Fall Fashion Trends DVD.  The event scheduled for May 22 will be held at the W Hotel in San Francisco.  The evening will include a panel discussion of fashion experts, including SFBA’s own Brenda Kinsel.  Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Fashion Group Foundation which promotes educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses.

Recent Events

Exclusive, Members Only event at Barneys New York in Union Square!
On March 11, Barneys opened its store to AICI SFBA members for a private tour.  Barneys provided refreshments as members gathered in the personal shopping department prior to the tour.  Members were introduced to all six floors of the store located on O’Farrell Street near Union Square.  In addition to the tour, Barney’s personnel explained the commission program they offer freelance shoppers and stylists.

January 25, 26 & 27, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel – Burlingame, CA

“Keep an EYE on Your Business:  Expand Your Expertise” – SFBA Annual Education Conference

Join us for 3 days of incredible programs, networking and fun.  Workshops will include:

• Closet and Personal Organization presented by Karen Snow, AICI, CIP and professional organizer Lee Ann Kleinfelter, NAPO
• Presentation Skills presented by LisaMarie Luccioni, MA, AICI, CIP
• Copyright Laws presented by Jessica A. Braverman, Esq.
• Attracting the “Right” Client presented by Caterina Rondo
• How to Talk to Your Hairstylist presented by Anne Millang Bovo

For more information contact Marjory DeRoeck and Carolyn Woodworth at theimagestudio@sbcglobal.net or 925-299-0660

November 5, 2007
6:00 PM

Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA

SFBA presents “A Night of Inspiration”
Featuring Jackie Speier and Jan Yanehiro, co-authors of This is Not the Life I Ordered:  50 Ways to Keep Your Head Above Water When Life Keeps Dragging You Down.

Learn how these women found the strength to overcome remarkable challenges, and how you, too can develop skills to survive – and thrive – no matter what life sends your way.

Philanthropic Partner:  Wardrobe for Opportunity

September 19, 2007
Macy’s Passport XXV
Opening Night
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA
6 p.m. – Cocktails served
7:30 p.m. – Seating begins for the Show
8 p.m. – Passport Fashion Show
“Festive” Attire

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter joined Macy’s in the fight against HIV/AIDS with Passport XXV, an event showcasing the best of fall fashion.  Macy’s Passport Silver Anniversary commemorated an iconic quarter-century of unparalleled fashion, state-of-the-art theatrics and unwavering dedication to a formidable cause.

For more information, contact Cheri Bertelsen at 559-260-8161 or cheri@cbcolorandimage.com.

June 12, 2007
Annual Meeting, Member Recognition and Installation Dinner:
SFBA Author’s Tell All
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA  94102

AICI SFBA held its annual meeting at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel near Union Square.  It was a night for recognition of members and the installation of the new 2007-2008 Board of Directors.  Maureen French was presented the Chapter’s “Rising Star” award. 

Following the installation, attendees were treated to an author’s panel moderated by Carolyn Rovner, AICI.  Panelists Gwen Mazer, AICI, CIP, Alyce Parsons, AICI, CIP, Brenda Kinsel, AICI, CIP and Marion Gellatly, AICI, CIM graciously answered questions about the writing process, getting published and what follows. The panel helped take some of the mystery out of writing a book and gave those in attendance some important things to consider if they are contemplating becoming an author.

April 27, 2007
Vivienne Westwood: 36 Years in Fashion exhibit—social outing
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Time:  6:00 p.m. at the ticket window

Members of the AICI SFBA Chapter enjoyed an informal evening exploring this incredible exhibit at the de Young Museum.

March 20, 2007
“Travel Express – Tour with Style”
Bloomingdale’s
845 Market Street, San Francisco
Time:  6:30-9:00 p.m.

If you haven’t yet been to Bloomingdale’s San Francisco, you’re in for a treat.  We will convene in their beautiful Mission View room on the 3rd floor and demonstrate three topics for travel:

• Packing for a European Getaway – Micki Turner will demonstrate how to pull clothing and accessories from a lady’s closet to include a bike tour and various cultural activities while abroad.  She’ll show us how to pack with ease and combine for maximum versatility while using Bloomingdale’s beautiful clothing, accessories and travel gear.

• FCC Airline Updates – Maureen French, AICI, will demonstrate the latest accoutrements that easily meet requirements for airline travel and that make security and boarding hassle free.

• Spring Fashion Top Ten Hot List – Colleen Abrie, AICI CDI will do an expose on spring’s must haves for guys and gals.

January 26–28, 2007
Education Conference
Embassy Suites Hotel, Burlingame, CA

The AICI SFBA Chapter Annual Education Conference is set for January 26- 28, 2007. We have an amazing lineup of image professionals committed to the Latest in Advancements, Basics and Systems of Style. The deadline is tight for planning, January 11 for best hotel rates, and January 12, Early Bird conference registration. We encourage all to stay at the hotel, for optimum networking and fun!

Need CEUs? FLCs, CIPs and CIMs: Did you know that you need to earn 2.4 CEUs every three years to maintain your certification status? The Education Conference this January is the perfect place to stay current.

Three days packed with Image Information and Inspiration, geared to all levels of experience and featuring top image leaders (1.5 CEUs).

Announcements

Newsletter

AICI SFBA publishes Image Perspective, a substantial and informative magazine-style bi-anual that provides unique insights into the image industry, updates on member activities and helpful tips and columns. Subscriptions are complimentary to AICI SFBA members.