SDA - SoCal Chapter

09/18/2026

Vote for your favorite CAN-structure!
https://www.capoc.org/canstruction-peoples-choice/

06/09/2026

Celebrating Nancy Bills from AO Architects, who just earned her CDFO certification!
Her honest take? "CDFO Certification was a personal challenge for me, and I am so happy I made the choice."

Congratulations… we are so proud of you.

Ready to boost your confidence and prove your expertise? Learn about CDFO certification → https://www.sdanational.org/page/CDFO

04/10/2026

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Celebrating Penny Nelson, FSDA from Douglas Pancake Architects, who just earned her CDFO certification!

Her honest take? "Obtaining the CDFO provides an instant confidence boost! You have proven your expertise in the industry."

But here's what really impressed us: As an SDA Fellow, Penny took on the challenge to "set a good example for the members." Talk about leadership!

The best part? The certification gave her "great insight into the leaders of our firm, as well as understanding my own leadership style and what I need to do to enhance my skills."

That's the power of strategic professional development — it doesn't just validate what you know, it reveals what you can become.

Her biggest surprise? Struggling with the theoretical aspects after years of fact-based learning. But she pushed through because she understood the value.

For anyone considering CDFO: Penny's journey from CDFA to CDFO shows that continuous learning and certification advancement pay real dividends in confidence and credibility.

This is exactly why SDA members invest in their professional growth — and why firms support their teams' certification journeys!

Ready to boost your confidence and prove your expertise? Learn about CDFO certification → https://www.sdanational.org/blogpost/1244735/516822/CDFA-to-CDFO-Spotlight--Penny-Nelson-FSDA

12/09/2025

SDA Southern California Chapter Annual Holiday Potluck, Installation of 2026 Officers, Ornament Exchange, and Awards.
1. (Left to Right) Penny Nelson - Treasurer, Evan Erickson - Recording Secretary, Natalie Newman - President, Betsy Nickless - Vice President and Member of the Year, and Marsha Bastian - Corresponding Secretary and 2025 STAR Award winner.
2. All past chapter presidents and current officers and members.
3. Connie McKenna - Honorary Member.
Ornaments, Food, and Celebrating.
Happy Holidays ✨🎄⛄️

11/18/2025

No Family Should Go Hungry This Holiday Season. Donate if you can.

Feed Families This Thanksgiving! Feed Families This Thanksgiving! No family should ever face hunger– during the holidays or any other time. You can help provide the foods that make this time of year special. Every $1 you give helps feed a family of 4 in our community! Thank you for caring for our ...

10/25/2025

SDA/OC was pleased to present an Industry Appreciation Breakfast with an insightful and informative presentation by IT on the latest in AI. Do you know how your firm uses AI, what you can consider your property, how you can charge, updates to contract language?
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10/10/2025

Congratulations to Marsha Bastian on being such a STAR!

When it comes to dedication, reliability, and community spirit, SDA Orange County’s Marsha Bastian shines brightly. This year, her years of service and leadership earned her the SDA STAR Award, a national honor presented annually by each chapter of the Society for Design Administration to recogni...

09/25/2025

09/19/2025

09/19/2025

You don't want to miss the Can-Do Celebration! There are some AMAZING silent auction items and some great raffle items. Not to mention a live magician and music from the Kamala Brothers. Not to mention, the winners of the awards will be announced.

Silent auction and raffle items include:
Estate Package (living trust, pour-over will, durable power of attorney, healthcare directives, etc.)
Lots of alcohol! (w**e, ch*****ne, Johnny Walker Black label, tequila, tastings)
VIP Magic Castle tickets
Calloway Golf Bag
High-value gift cards
Graco jogging stroller, Stokke high chair, Rockaroo baby rocker
And SO much more!

Get your tickets here:

Home  IT STARTS WITH ONE CAN®.  TO FEED THE HUNGRY.  TO LIFT THE SPIRIT.  TO CHANGE THE WORLD. Canstruction® is using one can of food as a catalyst for change.One Can to represent the building blocks of massive sculptures.One Can to prove that every act of kindness makes a difference. Canstruc...