As an organization, NARI values education and continues to be the recognized leaders in the remodeling industry by training new leaders and craftspeople. NARI is actively involved in the following education initiatives:

• Certified Remodeler Scholarship Program - provides scholarships to the premier remodeling certification program by allowing several students to attend this 16 week intensive training program and receive the Certified Remodeler designation.
• College Scholarships - NARI provides (2) $1,000.00 college scholarships to encourage professionals in the industry.

NARI Enthusiastically Gives Back To The Community Through the Jim Harkey Memorial Fund, NARI has donated over $70,000 to various charities including the Charlotte Rescue Mission, Hospice at Charlotte, American Red Cross and the National Alliance for Autism. To receive more information on NARI’s educations initiatives, scholarships or NARI’s charitable giving call (704) 365-6274.

the first individual in the history of the NARI Charlotte Chapter to be awarded with the prestigious “Master Certified Remodeler”.

To quote the inscription on the actual award :

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry Certification Board

Hereby declares and attests that

Michael T. DiFabion, MCR, CKBR

Has satisfied all the requirements for designation as a

MASTER CERTIFIED REMODELER

“Such certification is evidence of your dedication to the Remodeling Industry. You have Achieved Master status through the pursuit of continuing education and the furthering of the industry. You have demonstrated involvement in your community, the remodeling industry and continued competency in the performance of remodeling projects as specified by the Association’s Certification Board. In witness thereof we do proclaim that such certification attained on 3/8/2010 and is valid through 3/8/2011.”

NARI offers a wide variety of educational and certification opportunities for remodelers...

Each year the NARI of Greater Charlotte Past Presidents Committee awards two derserving students college scholarships. The awards go to siblings Colin Gray and Preston Gray for their hard work and dedication in their pursuit of higher learning. Congratulations ! Colin has been accepted to Georgia Tech and Preston has been admitted to Belmont University as a new freshman Audio Engineering Technology major.

Colin and Preston, thanks for this letter dated 5.05.09:

exerpt:

"We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity for awarding us the Jim Harkey Memorial Fund Scholarship. We are honored to be the recipients of this award.

Receiving this scholarship will help provide an excellent education at our respective universities and enable us to make a difference in society. We look forward to being able to give back to the community once we begin our careers. We thank you for yur confidence and willingness to help us achieve our goals.

Sincerely,

Colin & Preston Gray"

Roger Ketchum, CR, GCP
Advanced Renovations

He is now a Certified Green Professional !

Visit www.nari.org for a series of articles providing Survival Tactics for NARI Members including quick links for...

	Listen to NARI’s new podcast program that will address a wide variety of remodeling business topics.
	Participate in live webinars, or watch on-demand from NARI’s growing library. Home Depot is a proud sponsor of NARI webinars.
	Participate in NARI’s new Remodeler Connection fast-track-to-success teleconference program and learn how to nail down the secret to blockbuster profitability.

This $1,000.00 scholarship is designed for NARI of Greater Charlotte members and their children, to provide partial funding to high school students or industry professionals wanting to advance their education at a technical trade school or two or four-year nationally accredited college. Scholarship funds will be distributed at $500.00 per semester and can only be used for tuition, and books.

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 committement to his or her work?

GET CERTIFIED!