August 2007 NARI Newsletter

JULY 2007 NEWSLETTER

Charlotte Rescue Mission

NARI Advertising Campaign

NARI Certification

2008 NARI Golf Team Challenge

Education Committee

Membership Committee

PR Committee

Fall & Spring Home Shows

Award & Recognition Committee

NARI Girls

Calendar

NARI Provider Opportunities

NARI Executive Board

Bob Otto

President

RE Otto & Sons, Inc.

Tony McAllister

Chairman of the Board

Ethics & Bylaws Chair

Quality Comfort Heating & Air

Rob Miller

First Vice President

Bradco Supply Corporation

Reid Harkey

Second Vice President

Interim Education Chair

Harkey Tile & Marble

Vicki Westmoreland

Treasurer & Budget Chair

New Dominion Bank

Teresa Sanders

Secretary

Miller Tile & Marble

Staff

Charlene Smith

Executive Director-NARI of Charlotte

Allison Foscue

Marketing Coordinator-NARI of Charlotte

Board of Directors

Allan C. Rhew

Lowe's Home ImprovementBoard Member

Todd Heacock

ProSource

Membership Chair

Dale Terry

Carolina Craftsman

Financial Development Chair

Ron Weatherly

Dry Pro

Public Relations Committee Chair

Dale Dalton

Dalton Construction

Community Outreach Chair

Dave McGuire

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

Strategic Planning Committee Chair

Carl Votik

The Home Doctor Captain Certification Committee

Lynda Kuehni

Habitat RESTORE

Awards & Recognition Chair

Thomas Faulk

Attorney at Law-NARI Counsel

	Charlotte Rescue Mission Join Fellow NARI Members for a Great Cause !
August 13 & 16 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. We need volunteers to help serve a meal 907 West 1st Street (I-77 Exit 5th Street, Right on 4th, Right on Cedar) Contact Andria Tindall at Charlotte Rescue Mission 704.334.4635

SCENES

Everyone had a great time at the July Dinner Meeting...at the US National Whitewater Center! The outing was our most attended event of the year. THANKS !

Receiving Instructions from the US National Whitewater Center Staff more than 95 went rafting!

What size is your head? White=small, blue=medium, & red=big!

Buckling Up!

Steve Stephens, Sherwin Williams adjusting his helmet straps

Thank you Prosource for Sponsoring the NARI US National Whitewater Center Dinner Meeting

Pushing off! Ready to GO!

Trisha Robinson, Spaces Magazine knows what she is doing on a raft with a paddle

We're having fun now!

Oops, AccuDry's boat got stuck.

Janet & Bob Blanton, All Season Windows & Doors, Dawn Alexander, H&S Lumber and son Brandon Alexander get ready for their adventure

Taking on the rapids and some water!

Mike Summers, A Dependable Home Repair & Dale Terry, Carolina Craftsman lead this raft with the guide

Guthman Construction brought a big crowd and had a blast!

Tim Hodges with AccuDry brought his team. They didn't stay dry for long, but made sure they had extra shirts!

Thomas Faulk, NARI Legal Counsel brought his family along for some fun!

neil dixon boy

One of Neil Dixon's, Fresh Air Technologies, little boys wall climbing

Teresa & Jim Sanders, Miller Tile & Marble made this a family outing too!

Holly & Ron Weatherly, Dry Pro, brought along a few of their family members as well to enjoy the USNWC!

	ADVERTISING OPTIONS FOR NARI MEMBERS...
The PR Committee has numerous innovative, valuable and affordable advertising opportunity exclusively for NARI members. For details, contact Kyle Wigley 704.523.9111 kyle@dryprosystems.com

NARI CERTIFICATION MEANS-PROVEN COMPETENTENCE, PROFESSIONALISM AND ETHICAL BUSINESS PRACTICES

NARI's Certification Program has set the professional standards for the remodeling industry since its inception over 15 years ago.

It was the first certification program in the industry and remains the most sought after and prestigious in the business.

NARI Certification provides additional assurance that the consumer is choosing a professional with years of experience, dedication to ongoing training and a commitment to ethical conduct.

GET CERTIFIED !

For details, call Carl Votik

704.907.9072
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THIS MONTH'S POLL

What is the single most important trait you seek in hiring a professional remodeling contractor?

Ethical 114 (24%)

Professional 62 (13%)

Honest 111 (24%)

Knowledgeable 37 (8%)

Trustworthy 130 (28%)

Efficient 12 (3%)

Total responses: 466 - source NARI

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SAVE THE DATE

NARI GOLF TEAM CHALLENGE

APRIL 14, 2008

This year's golf tournament was our most successful to date. "We exceeded our goals for NARI Community Outreach and Education programs" says Golf Committee Chair, Dale Terry.

Moving quickly on the success of this year's event, the Golf Committee recently announced that STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY has been named TITLE SPONSOR beginning in 2008. Next year's event is scheduled Monday, April 14, 2008.

For Golf Sponsorship Opportunities, and

Golf Team Reservations, call the NARI Office Phone. 704.365.6274

NARI GOLF TEAM CHALLENGE

AUGUST 30th DINNER MEETING

2007 NARI of Greater Charlotte

Table Top Night!!!

Crowne Plaza Logo

Crowne Plaza Charlotte Hotel

201 South McDowell Street Charlotte,NC 28204

5:30-6:30 PM

Registration and Social Hour

6:30-8:30 PM Buffet Dinner and Expo

4PM-5:30PM Don't miss the 1st NARI mini-seminar $35 for CEU credit (sign-up with dinner RSVP)

For further information see below

This will be a great opportunity to promote your company and network with both NARI and non-NARI members while enjoying great food with industry counterparts!!!

To promote your business at the event, the table fee is:

$295 for NARI Members

$345 for non-members

Your fee includes an 10' area, 6' table and

1 dinner/entry to the event

$35 Entry fee for all attendees includes dinner and a raffle ticket.

We accept cash, check, Mastercard and Visa

For further information & to sign up for space contact:

Justin C. Mann

Bradco Supply Corp.

jmann@bradcosupply.com

704-661-7709

RSVP by August 28th for dinner &/or dinner and seminar to the NARI of Greater Charlotte office 704.365.NARI (6274) or director@naricharlotte.com

Dear Members:

NARI of Greater Charlotte is "all about" promoting and enhancing the economic vitality of our industry, as well as being the leading advocate on issues that affect the economic well-being of our members.

I invite you to get more involved in NARI through our committees, dinner meetings, educational mini-seminars, special events and numerous promotional opportunities. With August, let me remind you:

1. Fall Directory - if you must make changes in your company listing, you must do so by the end opf the day August 7^th. Visit our website www.naricharlotte.com , login with your username and password and check your listing.

2. CotY Awards - our Evening of Excellence for Contractor of the Year Awards - deadline for purchasing binders is August 10^th. These awards are symbols of excellence and provide a highly valuable achievement that previous winners use every day in their marketing efforts.

3. August 30 Dinner Meeting - our series of Educational Mini-Seminars begin at 4PM and the Dinner Meeting will provide valuable networking opportunities during our Table Top Mini-Expo. We welcome and encourage guests!

4. Southern Ideal Home Show is September 7-9. NARI is a proud sponsor of this event. Your participation as an exhibitor helps NARI benefit financially, and your participation as a volunteer helps NARI achieve its mission in Greater Charlotte. Call today and get invovled!

As a Member of NARI of Greater Charlotte you are part of one of the Top Ten NARI Chapters in the nation. Take advantage of the many opportunities that your Membership affords you. Call the NARI office today and we'll be happy to discuss ways your business can benefit by becoming a more active and involved Member.

Best regards,

Bob Otto, President

Education Committee

Reid Harkey - Interim Chair

Attend NEW Round Table Mini-Seminars!

When: August 30, 2007

Time: 4:00-5:30PM

Place: Crowne Plaza Hotel Charlotte

Topics: Mechanics Liens and Legal & Business Forms for Contractors and Remodelers

Instructor: Thomas Faulk

Cost of class per person: $35

RSVP - NARI Office 704.365.6274 or director@naricharlotte.com

Attend both the Seminar & August Dinner Meeting (earn CEU credit too)!

For further mini-seminar information contact: Thomas Faulk, Phone 704.540.7556.

SIGN UP FOR FUTURE MINI-SEMINARS:

September 27 - Topic: Computer Network Security - Instructors: Fred Longetti & Greg Aker, Carolinas Net Care, LLC - Protecting and securing your valuable information. Let us share the latest ways to battle information loss and theft. Beware of the cyber criminals. They are much more numerous than the traditional thief !

October 25 - Topic: Collections, Bad Debt, and Small Claims Court

Cost : $35 p/person per seminar

RSVP - NARI Office 704.365.6274

These Mini-Seminars are scheduled 4:00-5:30PM

before Dinner Meetings @ Crowne Plaza Hotel!

Certification Classes

Classes being offered are as follows:

CR, CLC, CKBR, CRS, & CRA

In order for class to begin we need a deposit to order materials from NARI National and a minimum of eight participants. Please contact Carl Votik if you have any questions or need further information. 704.907.9072. GET CERTIFIED !

GO GREEN WITH NARI

Beginning in January, we will be offering NARI's Green Remodeling Education Program. It begins with a 12-week course presented by Instructor, John Ring. A remodeler who has completed the course will have gained an in-depth, thorough knowledge of all aspects of green remodeling processes. It gives the contractor a competitive edge in this increasingly popular segment of remodeling. The class will meet once a week for two hours on Thursday evenings 7-9PM in the NARI offices, beginning January 17, for a 12 week total. Join this study group today! Call the NARI office at 704.365.6274.

Get up to speed on the new Code...

Comprehensive Review for NC Building Code

CPCC (Central Piedmont Community College)

Contact: Steve Corriher 704-330-4421

Date(s) : Oct. 24 Wednesday 12-6PM

Nov. 3 Saturday 8AM-2PM

ADVERTISEMENT

Books for Contractors and Remodelers

"Small Claims Court"

Best book on representing yourself in Small Claims Court. Featuring money-owed lawsuits and evictions. See website for details and an order form. Don't pay a lawyer! Buy this book!

Thomas Faulk, Jr., Attorney

Serving NARI Members Since 1999... www.clermontbookpublishing.com

	Membership Committee Todd Heacock - Chair
Any Member interested in sponsoring a New Member should contact: Todd Heacock @ 704-347-5970.

Public Relations Committee

Ron Weatherly - Chair

NARI Members: Advertise in the Monthly Newsletter !

Rate Card

1/8 page-$30

1/4 page-$40

1/2 page-$60

1 full page-$120

Recent Survey: 98% of all respondents are reading the Newsletter!

Deadline for newsletter is last working day of the month

Must be camera ready artwork!

Call the NARI office for more details 704.365.6274

Also, don't forget you can login to www.naricharlotte.com to edit your NARI Directory Information / Listing.

Community Outreach Committee

Dale Dalton - Chair

SIGN UP NOW TO WORK THE SOUTHERN IDEAL HOME SHOW sponsored by NARI...

Contact: Dale Dalton at 704.506.7773

NARI is a proud sponsor of the Southern Ideal Home Show. Thanks to our members who are exhibiting at the show and to those members who are volunteering to work in the NARI booth & If I Had A Hammer program.

Proceeds from our Show Sponsorship go directly back to
NARI programs and events.

Consumers attend these shows because they know they are the only shows dedicated to the remodeling industry. It is a safe place to evaluate and compare competitive remodeling products, services and contractors, and it provides a complete array of remodeling products and services.

Make this show our best ever, volunteer!

FYI: The Spring Home & Garden Show is Feb. 27 - March 2, 2008.

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Awards & Recognition Committee

Lynda Kuehni - Chair

proudly present the

2007 NARI of Greater Charlotte

Contractor of the Year Awards

"CotY" Awards

Extreme Makeover, Charlotte Style

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Crowne Plaza Hotel Ballroom

$50 per person

Table Sponsorship ($500) includes a table for 8

Make this Evening of Excellence your company Holiday Celebration!

Lots of New Entry Categories

Binders Must Be Purchased by August 10th

COTY DATES TO REMEMBER:

August 10 - LAST DAY to purchase Official CotY Entry Binders

August 29 - Deadline for Entry Binder submission for optional participation in the People's Choice Awards

October 5 - Deadline for ALL CotY Entries

December 1 - CotY Awards Gala "Extreme Makeover: Charlotte Style"

Entries will be judged by NARI Metro DC Chapter.

For information on Sponsorship click here

Contact: Lynda Kuehni

704.254.8579

	NARI GIRLS
Challenge to NARI Girls: CotY Sponsorship! Last year NARI Girls provided the band. This year NARI Girls could provide the band again - or - sponsor a bar station. Your contributions will be greatly appreciated, and we need your help for sure! Click on Sponsorship above for more info.