Tribute Planned August 17 for Sonna Calandrino

Dalton, GA, July 13, 2010--A tribute will be held for Sonna Calandrino on Tuesday, August 17 in Dalton.

Calandrino, a former columnist for Floor Focus magazine and an industry specialist, was well known in the industry.

According to event chairperson Ann Seay, former Mohawk Industries executive assistant, "So many people asked what was being done to honor her memory. The next thing you know, there is an ad hoc committee which had coalesced around the idea, and contributions from major brands and individuals started to come in to help fund an event."

Plans for the August 17 event call for a reception from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at Trevitt Hall.

There will also be a speaker tribute program from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Wink Theatre.

Seay said her committee has a growing list of key industry figures who will speak. They include Jeff Lorberbaum, chairman of Mohawk Industries; LaShon McGinnis of Shaw Industries; Nia Cherry, director of industry partnerships for the American Society of Interior Designers; Bob Holdsworth, emcee, and CEO of Wheelhouse, Inc.; and Lisbeth Calandrino, Sonna’s sister and colleague.

Net proceeds benefit The Floor Covering Industry Foundation and contributions in her name are being encouraged.

Print the Article