MONTHLY DINNER MEETING Thursday, January 31, 2008
2008 Kick Off
Installation of 2008 Officers
Crowne Plaza Hotel Uptown
201 S. McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
$35 cash, check, Visa or MasterCard
Please Pre-Register (see below)
Cash Bar
5:30 p.m. Registration & Networking
6:30 p.m. Dinner
Make your reservation through the NARI Office.
Deadline Noon Tuesday before the Dinner Meeting Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard. Call the office with a credit card number to make your reservation. Please email, fax, or call the office to register director@naricharlotte.com 704.554.5002 fax 704.365.NARI (6274)
We apologize for any inconvience but as of November 1, 2007 we will no longer be able to invoice for dinner meetings. Please make payment arrangements in advance. You may always pay at the door, by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear NARI Members:
How I got here and what I'm going to do about it
Welcome all to 2008! There is a lot to be thankful for and to be excited about. I am personally excited and deeply energized to be your new NARI President for 2008. I started this journey about eight years ago when my good friend and loyal customer, Harry Stroud invited me to attend a meeting as his guest. I can still remember Ray Terry standing up and talking with such energy that night some eight years ago. Inspired, (Thank You Ray) I found my way over to the NARI office one day back when it was located behind Barry Klemons' Archadeck office. While there, I introduced myself and said, "I wanna get involved!" It never occurred to me to only join NARI. To make a long story less long, I served on a few committees for a few years until another good friend and loyal customer and past president and other things that will get me in trouble - called me. Yes, good ol' Joe Balich 'how'd you like to serve on the board?" he went on - kind of like my wife saying "how about we have some kids". If I only knew then - I'd still do it.
So, how NARI works (so, y'all know): committee to board to exec board to me sitting here writing the presidents letter, and sending my oldest off to kindergarten at Selwyn in the middle of the night so he can get two miles down the road in an hour and a half on a CMS bus.
So, what the heck do we do now? Lucky for me and NARI, we have a plan. Please turn to page five of the Fall 2007 directory at this time. Right next to the New Dominion Bank Ad you will see Our Mission. That will be our task, our focus. I believe our country should be following our Founding Fathers' document, just as NARI should continue on with its original spirit. That is exactly what we decided. So who are we? And when did we decide this? We is us, but we is guided and directed by the president and the board.
If you look at the Executive Board, (page six) typically those are the future NARI presidents for the years to come. This brings me, in a convoluted way to (finally) the point. I am old enough to know that you can't build a solid business in only one year, or develop a product to its fullest sales potential in only one year. Add to that, changing the business model or product design every year, because the leader changes and you make less progress. It's nobody's fault, the odds are just stacked against it.
Somewhere in the fourth quarter of 2007, in preparation for the year to come, I had a novel idea: What if we put all the probable future presidents for the next five years in one room, and see if we can agree on a long term focus? A legacy. A united goal if you will. Let's bring the membership things like: POWER- VALUE- SIGNIFICANCE.
We went round and round for hours, and I went in there thinking it was OK if we left and did not agree on ONE focus. I encourage dissent, because sometimes it brings a lesson. I'd be happy at least that we tried to agree. We exceeded even my own view from my well worn rose colored spectacles. We actually agreed on a single focus for the next five years. I warn you all that there will be sacrifice. We can only go to one destination. Some destinations will have to wait. It's like a big family who wants to see America. We are a modest family and only have enough gas and money to go to one place at a time so we must agree and choose our journey, or we stay home and shop frivolously at Wal-Mart twenty bucks at a time. We decide to visit the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln memorial, a noble destination-some might say will have to wait. Unneeded trips to Wal-Mart come to a close.
But, I trust, we will not only arrive at the destination of our focus, but we will be rewarded for the sacrifice. It will be worth it, because some day, five NARI members will get job contracts before the non member gets one in Charlotte. You will not sell a building material widget in Charlotte if you are not in NARI. It will be that important. You think I'm dreaming? You will be Coke, not RC. You will be Band Aid, not some off-brand that may or may not stick in they eyes of the consumer. You will be BMW, not Yugo. Think people will pay more for you? Think they will feel better about buying you than the others. It's nothing new, only for us. Now we must do our part. Find out about our part at the next NARI meeting.
If you would like to hear the un-edited, live version of this remarkable journey, please come to the next NARI meeting on January 31st at the Crowne Plaza Uptown Hotel. It is my plan that each month's president's letter will be repeated-live at the meeting. In fraternities it's called a broken record, in marketing class its called repetition. It's all part of the journey.
Join NARI if you have not already. Get involved if you have not already. Be part of the POWER and the VALUE and the SIGNIFICANCE that membership will bring to you, your business, and your life in the bright and shiny future we all have together.
Warmest Regards,
Rob Miller |
NARI of Greater Charlotte, Inc.
2008 Board of Directors
Executive Board:
Chairman of the Board: Bob Otto, RE Otto & Sons
President: Rob Miller, Bradco Supply Company, Inc.
1st VP: Reid Harkey, Harkey Tile & Stone, LLC
2nd VP: Teresa Sanders, Miller Tile & Marble
Treasurer: Vicki Westmoreland, New Dominion Bank
Secretary: Lynda Kuehni, Union County Habitat for Humanity
NARI Office:
Charlene Smith, Executive Director
Allison Foscue, Marketing Coordinator
Board Members:
Allan Rhew, At-Large, Lowe's Home Improvement
Tony McAllister, At-Large, Quality Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning
Justin Mann, Membership Committee Chair, Bradco Supply
Charley Lew, Golf Committee Chair, Andrew Roby, Inc.
Bob Otto, Bylaws & Ethics/Personnel Chair, R.E. Otto & Sons
Ron Weatherly, Public Relations Committee Chair, Dry Pro Basement Systems
Dale Dalton, Trade Shows Committee Chair, Dalton Construction
Scott Willis, Education Committee Chair, Stock Building Supply
Vicki Westmoreland, Budget Committee Chair, New Dominion Bank
Peter Dineen, Awards & Recognition Committee Chair, First Restoration Services
Thomas Faulk, PA, Attorney NARI Counsel, Bylaws & Ethics/Personnel | |
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2008 DUES & SPRING DIRECTORY
NARI Members have received 2008 Membership Dues invoice.
Please contact the NARI office at director@naricharlotte.com if you have not received your invoice or if you have questions regarding your invoice. Invoices are due in the NARI office by January 15, 2008.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!
The Spring 2008 Directory will go to print for the Spring Home Show (Feb. 27 - Mar. 2) at the beginning of February.
Please make sure your on-line directory information is correct.
On January 28, 2008 the online directory will be exported for print from your listing information on the NARI of Greater Charlotte, Inc. website.
If you have forgotten your username and password please email the office.
There are still Fall 2007 Directory's available! Look in your local Lowe's or Home Depot. Email the office to have one mailed. director@naricharlotte.com
Your dues must be current in order for your business to appear in the Spring 2008 Directory |
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SAVE THE DATE
Feburary 28, 2008 Dinner Meeting
Please join
fellow NARI members and guests
for a fun packed evening
at
5555 Concord Pkwy. South
Concord, NC 28027
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
PACE CAR RIDES
Experience the thrill of the track in an actual Pace Car!
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Network-Entertainment-Dinner-Business-Speaker & Fun!
Enjoy the food & view from the Speedway Club Ballroom.
Try your skills at the "Pit Stop Challenge"
Compete with other NARI firends on a "Remote Control Race Track"
PRIZES! PRIZES! PRIZES!
For only $45 per person
Watch emails for more details
Must Pay in Advance by 5 p.m.
Tuesday, February, 26, 2008
Cash, Check, MasterCard or Visa
Call or email the NARI office.
704.365.NARI (6274)
Send checks made payable to:
NARI of Greater Charlotte, Inc.
PO Box 12445
Charlotte, NC 28220
Sponsorships available - contact the
NARI of Greater Charlotte, Inc. office |
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Membership Committee Justin Mann - Chair - 704.599.3402 or jmann@yahoo.com |
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New Members:
Bob Holk
Creative Floor Coverings
10931 E. Independence Blvd
Matthews, NC 28108
704.847.3080
704.845.1625 Fax
Devin Sims
Heritage Stone
921 Woodward Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28206
704.373.3255
704.373.3256 Fax
Scott Delleville
KeyBank
8757 Red Oak Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
800.784.6494
843.893.0850
Bryant Moore
Moore Audio Design, Inc.
500 Lakenheath Lane
Matthews, NC 28105
704.631.8408
866.302.1706
Jim Wagner
Provident Builders, Inc.
307-G West Tremont Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28203
704.383.5955
704.383.5956 Fax
Qi "Jay" Huang
Regal Cabinets & Granite
11325-A East Indepence Blvd.
Matthews, NC 28105
704.844.0670
704.844.0470 Fax
Brandon Fields
Renaissance Tile & Bath
2041 South Blvd., Ste. A
Charlotte, NC 28203
704.372.1575
704.372.3383 Fax
Todd Cahill
Southend Painting Contractors
1800 Camden Rd., Ste. 107#217
Charlotte, NC 28203
704.522.0000
704.525.0024 Fax
Prospective Members
NARI members are invited to supply the NARI Executive Director with any information regarding the suitability of any applicant for membership in NARI. Comments may be submitted anonymously.
The following applications have been received:
New Urban Concepts - Michael Ludwig & Troy Barlow
General Contractor Providing Custom Additions, Remodeling and New Construction. | |
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Public Relations Committee
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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
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. | |
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Education Committee
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NARI Green Remodeling Class
(Offered by CPCC)
Class Dates: Jan. 15 - April 8, Hebron Campus
Tuition $140
Registration #: GRN7000-01
You may register up to the first day of class
call CPCC 704.330.2722
NARI's Green Remodeling certification is designed to recognize remodelers with a solid foundation in Green Remodeling. In order to attain the GCP certification the remodeler must have been a fulltime remodeler for at least 5 years, have conducted remodeling projects using green principles, practices, or products for at least 3 years, have at least 16 hours of green or sustainable remodeling related continuing education and pass a comprehensive examination.
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NARI Certification Program
(March/April start - class schedule TBA)
Contact the NARI office if interested
CR, CLC, CKBR, CRS, & CRA
Isn't it good to know that your remodeling contractor has a long-term committment to his or her work?
GET CERTIFIED!
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Spring Full Day Seminar
Watch emails for more information!
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Watch emails for more information!
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Trade Shows Committee
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Start Planning your booth.
The Spring Home & Garden Show
Feb. 27 - March 2, 2008.
Please contact the NARI of Greater Charlotte, Inc.
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NARI CALENDAR |
| For Individual Committee Meetings contact the Committee Chair
2008
January 15: Dues Payment Due
January 15: Orientation for NARI's Green Remodeling Education Program
January 28: Directory Deadline-Database exported for Spring Directory (Verify your info.)
January 31: Monthly Dinner Meeting - 2008 Kick-off and installation of new officers
February 27-March 2: Southern Spring Home and Garden Show (new Spring Directory distributed)
February 28: Monthly Dinner Meeting at Lowe's Motorspeedway. (Deadline to register Feb. 26)
March: Spring CR Study Group (14 weeks) Dates TBA
March 27: Monthly Dinner Meeting - Professional Remodeler Magazine is hosting our March Dinner meeting. Tons of useful information! Prizes. Watch your email for more information
April: Spring Seminar TBA
April 21: NARI Golf Team Challenge, Ballantyne Resort
April 24: Monthly Dinner Meeting
May 29: Monthly DInner Meeting
June 26: Monthly Dinner Meeting
July 28: Directory Deadline-Database exported for Fall Directory (verify your info.)
July 31: Monthly Dinner Meeting at the US National Whitewater Center
August 28: Monthly DInner Meeting
September 5-7: Southern Ideal Home Show (new Fall Directory distributed)
September 25: Monthly Dinner Meeting
October 30: Monthly Dinner Meeting
CotY Awards Date TBA
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Congratulations
BIRTHS
Trent (Andrew Roby) & Ragan Haston on the birth of their daughter Tatum Bliss. Born December 21, 2007. She was 8lbs- 2oz, 21''
Carmen (Stack Construction) & George Smith on the birth of their son, Landon Alexander. Born October 21, 2007. He was 8 lbs-6ozs, 22.25". This is also Lanny Stack's 1st grandbaby!
Neil & Lisa Dixon on the birth of their 4th son Cooper Paul. Born August 26, 2007. He was 9 bls-3oz, 22". He joins twin brothers born in July '02 & shares the same birthday with brother #3 born 8.26.05. The Dixon family is BUSY!
RETIREMENT
Barry Klemons recently sold Archadeck to Eric Kent who has been in building products industry for 20 years. Please welcome Eric to our NARI family. Barry, NARI Past President looks forward to his continued involvement with our organization.
After more than 20 years repairing and remodeling homes, it is with much thought that Barbara and I have decided to close The Home Doctor. We want to thank our NARI friends for their friendship, referrals, assistance and sharing their knowledge. NARI will continue close to our hearts. - Carl and Barbara Votik | |
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