Chapters

Twin Cities Chapter

Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Western Wisconsin

 

Board of Directors

President - Nancy Moeller

R.F. Moeller Jewelers, St. Paul, MN

(651) 698-6321
nancy@rfmoeller.com

President Elect/Membership - Janel Russell
Janel Russell Designs, St. Paul, MN
(651) 778-9679
janel@janelrusselldesigns.com

Past President - Sue Fritz

Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company, River Falls, WI

(800) 558-6411 ext. 2380
sfritz@jminsure.com

Secretary - Sara Commers

Studio C Designs, St. Louis Park, MN

(952) 797-9999
sarad123@hotmail.com

Treasurer - Cindy Stieren

J.F. Kruse Jewelers, St. Cloud, MN

(320) 240-9288
CKStieren@yahoo.com

Event Chair - Kathy Williams

G. Allan Jewelers, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 339-5441
klw3333@hotmail.com

Membership Co-Chair - Carol Brady

Exclusively Diamonds, Mankato, MN
(507) 345-1658
cbrady@chartermi.net

Graphics Chair - Kathy Bernu

Kathy Bernu Design/Christian Family Design, Minneapolis
(651) 735-2051

kbernu@aol.com

Fundraising Chair -

Scholarship and Awards Chair - Nancy Lorence

Jewelfire Corp, Maple Grove, MN
(877) 328-7173

nlorence@jewelfire.com

Mentorship - T Lee
T Lee Fine designer Jewelry, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 789-2656
info@tleegold.com

Web Chair - Julie Burkhart-Haid
Burkhart Design Studio/Greaton's Designing Jewelers, Hudson, WI
(715) 220-6013
jbhgold@hotmail.com

Communications Chair - Pat Liquard
Calidora Designs, St. Paul, MN
(612) 216-4085
pliquard@yahoo.com

Contact

For information about events, contact:

Kathy Williams - G Allan Jewelers, Minneapolis, MN klw3333@hotmail.com

For membership information, contact:

Janel Russell, Janel Russell Design, St. Paul, MN  janel@janelrusselldesigns.com

The board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Upcoming Chapter Events

March 8, 2010

Speed Coaching-You've got questions.  We've got coaches!  Held at Zahtar by Fhima Restaurant Second floor of the Grand Hotel, downtown Minneapolis 615 2nd Ave South

• Tara Tollefson-The Buzz Company-Social media marketing for your business
• Paul Fletcher-MoCo-Marketing/Branding your business and strategies for a tight budget
• Mark Esslinger-Esslinger and Company-Custom CAD/CAM jewelry sales & design with 3Design
• Bruce Wadlund and Kathy Carey-Stego Metals-Buying tips for gold and coins
• Paul Holewa-Senior Editor, JCK Magazine-PR and marketing on a really low budget
• Peter Nikolai-Attorney with Nikolai & Mersereau PA-A Jewelers Guide to Acquiring Intellectual Property
• Charlotte Preston-Charlotte Preston Catalysts-Branding
• Kevin Kramer-RF Moeller Jewelers-Repair procedure protocol
• TBD-Buying and selling antique and estate jewelry
• Sue Fritz-Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company-Insurance and security

 

 

 

Recent Chapter Events

November 19, 2009
Get-Ready-for-the-Holidays Party
Zahtar by Fhima in the Grand Hotel, Minneapolis

September 13, 2009
Designer Showcase
Our 2nd annual Designer Showcase held again at  S Vincent’s loft Studio in the North Loop of Minneapolis.
Provides area retailers with an opportunity to see the work of area designers, meet the designers, and find a new line to meet their customers' needs.

July 16, 2009
Summer Social at T Lee Fine Designer Jewelry located in NE Minneapolis

Late April– National Speaker Richard Drucker

April 19-21, 2009
InStore Show in Chicago L

March 23, 2009
Speed Coaching - have the chance to question the experts!
Held at Chiang Mai Thai 3001 Hennepin Ave #109E Minneapolis 612-827-1606

• Mark Esslinger, Esslinger Company - offers information and advice on CAD CAM systems and how they are changing custom design and informing jewelers about hardware and software systems with different options for making models
• Tatyana Vyalkin, Studio C Designs - Cutting and repairing colored stones
• Kurt Law, Mason Wolfe - trends and pricing in today’s diamond market.
• Sue Rychlik Gemological Resources - How to run an appraisal business
• Rick Hagberg, General Marketing Solutions - wants us to “learn how you can use direct mail advertising to affordably and precisely target just the right prospects”      
• John Maguire, Maguire Strickland Refining - will review “tips on buying and testing precious metals”
• Peter Nikolai, law firm Nikolai and Mersereau - legal concerns and the protection of copyrights, trademarks and patents
• Charlotte Preston of Charlotte Preston Catalysts will speak to Career Arc Assets: Time, Information, Contacts - self-employed or not you have valuable assets to manage during the arc of your career 
• Paul Holewa, Jewelry industry writer/editor getting your business in the news
• Chris Peukert, graphic designer for the industry, fliers, ad development and more

February, 2009
Members only photo shoot session (for head shots) with food, wine and a make-up artist

November 13, 2008
Twin Cities Holiday Party
6-9 p.m.
Location: Zahtar by Fhima
Formerly Martini Blu
www.zahtarbyfhima.com

March 29-30

Midwest Jewelry Expo in Madison, WI

Visit us at Booth 618 at the Midwest Jewelry Expo. The Twin Cities and Midwest chapters are hosting a booth to welcome new and current members. Stop by to see the new WJA tote bag and learn about upcoming events. 

March 30

Midwest Jewelry Expo Networking Breakfast

Members and prospective members are invited to stop at Booth 618 for coffee, rolls, and networking. The breakfast begins at 9 a.m. for exhibitors and runs 10 a.m. – Noon for show attendees.

May 18

Designer Showcase

Jewelry designers are invited to apply to exhibit at the WJA Twin Cities Designer Showcase scheduled for 1-5 p.m. Sunday, May 18 in Minneapolis. Contact Janel Russell at janel@janelrusselldesigns.com for an application. This inaugural event will showcase the fresh designs of jewelry artists in the greater Twin Cities area for retailers throughout the region. Discover a new line.