NARI of Greater Charlotte

NARI of Greater Charlotte
Chapter Notebook - 2012
January 2012 NARI Dinner Meeting
Rebuilding Dreams
One Family at a Time!
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Recognize the efforts of many NARI members
as part of the Extreme Makeover Home
Edition Team.
Honor and meet the homeowners, the
Fridays, and learn about their great cause,
the Hope House Foundation.
Help us raise money with a Special Raffle, to
contribute to one of the greatest needs of
Hope House, Car Seats.
In fact, we will be accepting new and used
car seats, or gift cards to purchase car seats
to donate to this cause.
Learn more about local adoption/fostering
needs.
Induct our new 2012 Board of Directors.
Fulfill our mission and vision to add value to
each and every member's membership.
Say "Thank You" to our Sponsors:
Event and Cake Sponsor:
Thank You, Metro Greenscape!
Thank You Event Sponsor,
HH Gregg Fine Lines!
Dessert Sponsor:
You'll want to see and taste
this great treat offered by:
Charlotte Cake Man
NARI Charlotte honors the
Extreme Makeover family,
the Fridays, & makes a cash
donation to their non-profit
along with several child
safety seats for their wish list.
New Members in January 2012:
Andersen Windows and Doors
Bassett Furniture
Custom Installation Services
Distinctive Building Services
Lantern Builders
The Majestic Bath
Believe it or not, this is a cake.
Thank you, Charlotte Cake Man!
February Dinner Meeting
You're Invited!
Highlights:
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Charlotte Rescue Mission Project
Workforce Development Speaker
John Metcalf
Greetings!
Please join us as we continue to highlight our success and learn
from leaders in our community.
Event Guests:
Charlotte Rescue
Mission
Introduction of New Members:
Southern Hearth Patio Garage
Wilmar, Inc.
Charlotte Cakeman
Impact Design Resources
We will continue to celebrate the success of our efforts in the
community, highlighting the recent work of NARI members at
the Charlotte Rescue Mission. Hear their story and learn the
impact we had on their mission. Learn More We will have an
opportunity to meet and support the great work being done at
the
Mission.
Also, we will hear the words of the esteemed John Metcalf, one
of the pre-eminent authorities on workforce development,
economic development, and education development at a local,
regional and national level. His presentation will be meaningful
to each of your businesses. This is a "don't miss". Info/Metcalf
John Metcalf
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When and Where:
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Time:
Where:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
201 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 20204
Directions: Directions to Crowne Plaza
I sincerely hope you'll make it, again, this month. We started the
year with high-energy and we're carrying great momentum into
the next month.
Before
After
Charlotte
Rescue
Mission
Before
After
March Dinner Meeting
hosted by KS Audio/Video
with co-sponsor Titan Electric
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Highlights:
– A few words from the mayor
of Cornelius, Jeff Tarte
– Contractors Corner
– Mini-tours throughout KS
Audio Video
– Introduction of the following
new members:
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Polaris Bookkeeping
Deals’ Glass Company
GFR Remodeling
April 2012 Dinner Meeting
This Thursday!
Guest Speaker – Lon McSwain with
Mecklenburg County Code Office
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Greetings!
Please join us as we continue a successful 2012, and keep you
connected to those that can enhance your business.
Introduction of New Members:
Modern Homes & Renovations
Master Building, LLC
Haston General Contracting
All About Seniors
ZX Fitness
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This month is another "don't want to miss this one" meeting.
As our presenter this month, we have the pleasure of hearing
from Lon McSwain, from the Mecklenburg County Building
Code Administration office, to discuss the new 2012 codes
and include questions during an informal presentation. As you
know, new codes and enforcement went into effect in March
2012, so come prepared to ask your questions and have them
answered by someone in the know.
When and Where:
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
201 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 20204
$35.00
Directions: Directions to Crowne Plaza
We started the year with high energy and we're continuing
the momentum into the second quarter.
To RSVP, please use one of the pre-register links on this page, or
send me an e-mail.
Level 5 Leadership Forum
We kicked off the Level 5 Leadership Forum in 2012. Those that participated in the
NARI Book Club in 2011 saw this event evolve into something beyond the reading and
discussion of the bi-monthly book selection.
We met on the second Tuesday, every other month: February, April, June, August,
October and December.
The book selection usually targets personal and/or professional development, and
becomes the foundation for discussion and debate. Eventually, what develops is a
sharing of experience and best practices from those that have "been there", kind of like
a "Board of Advisors".
May Dinner Meeting
New Members introduced in
May:
Schneider Tree Service
Fast Signs, Independence
2012 NARI Golf Challenge
June 14, 2012
2012 NARI Golf Tournament
Greetings!
Please see the following information regarding the 2012 NARI Golf
Tournament:
Where: Birkdale Golf Club
16500 Birkdale Commons Parkway
Huntersville, NC 28078
When: Thursday June 14th, 2012
Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
How can you support the tournament:
Play
Sponsor
Volunteer
**Note: You can even do all three
What is the cost:
$110 - Single Player
$200 - Hole Sponsor - You can have company
representation at the hole - I heard any beverages were
very well received last year...
$400 - Team of 4 players (foursome)
$550 - Birdie Package - hole sponsorship plus a team of
four
July 2012 Dinner Meeting
Sponsored by:
Metro Greenscape
Schneider Tree Service
Join us for an evening with The Knights!
Thursday - July 26th, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.
Physical Address
2280 Deerfield Dr.
Fort Mill, SC
NARI's July Dinner Meeting will be hosted at Knight's
Stadium, and as usual, on the last Thursday of the
August Dinner Meeting
Highlights:
- We met the recipient Make A Wish
family from one of our recent projects
supporting this great local organization.
- The Past Presidents awarded the NARI
Scholarship to Maggie Gray, and her
parents.
- Contractors Corner
Introduced NINE New Members:
Electrolux Major Appliances
Caesarstone
Rite Rug, Inc.
The Construction Institute
HomeSense of Lake Norman, Inc.
Empire Carpet & Blinds
Shea Custom LLC
MasterCraft Creations
Decorating Den
In 3 Days - This Thursday - August 30th!
NARI Charlotte Monthly Dinner Meeting
Content - Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement
Greetings!
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As our presenter this month, we have Jeff Griffin, from the
Mecklenburg County Building Code Administration office, to
offer a presentation on residential building codes. This is a
followup to April's program on the new 2012 codes. As you
know, new codes and enforcement went into effect in March
2012, so now that you've had several months to work with the
new codes and enforcement, come prepared to ask your
questions and have them answered by someone in the know.
As we have all year, we will continue to bring relavent content,
high energy, and successful networking.
When and Where:
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Where:
Cost:
Thursday, August 30, 2012
5:30 - 8:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
201 South McDowell Street
Charlotte, NC 20204
$35.00 (click to pay)
Directions: Directions to Crowne Plaza
We will have quite a few new members to introduce this month
and quite a few prospective members, as guests. Please come to
greet the new professionals in the group and reconnect with the
more "seasoned" members. You'll be glad you did.
To RSVP, please use one of the pre-register links on this page, or
Meet the recipient of our
most recent wish granted:
Holly and her parents joined us in
August for dinner and delivered a
touching presentation of their
project and the impact it has had
on their lives. This was a rewarding
moment for NARI Charlotte.
September 2012 Dinner Meeting
Mark your calendars! - September 27th - Hosted by:
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Greetings!
We look forward to seeing you all again, on the last Thursday of
the month, September 27th. We had a fantastic August Dinner
Meeting, celebrating our success at the Southern Ideal Home
Show, meeting the family of a recent Make A Wish project,
awarding a NARI Scholarship to a members' family, and
introducing nine new members.
This month we have a special treat for you. Our sponsor hosts,
Ferguson Kitchen & Bath Showroom and Sub-Zero Wolf will be
treating us to a progressive dinner. We will start at Ferguson for
networking, beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres, then we will
make our way over to the Sub-Zero & Wolf Showroom for
gourmet dessert.
When and Where:
October 2012 Dinner Meeting
October 2012 Dinner Meeting
Hosted by:
New Members Introduced:
- Disater One
- Shelf Genie
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Thank you to our hosts:
Cassie, Hollie, Amber, & Wanda!
Where: The Majestic Bath
621 Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 20211
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When: 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Cost: $15
This month we have another special treat for you. Our sponsor hosts, Hughes Supply/Majestic
Bath and Kohler will be treating us to a special time in their Majestic Bath location in the
Cotswold area (address below). As usual, we will reserve the early part of our meeting for
networking, beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres, then we will conduct a little NARI business,
including COTY updates, introduction of new members, contractors corner, and proper
recognition of our hosts.
Win - Win - Win - Beverages, Good Food, Great People!
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You can also call (704-365-6274) or email the NARI office to register
(director@naricharlotte.com)
We expect to introduce several new members and be host to quite a few prospective members, as
guests. Please come to welcome the new professionals in the group, greet our guests and
reconnect with the more "seasoned" members.
You'll be glad you did.
Recapping, the following companies won the following awards:
Residential Kitchen Under $40,000
DiFabion Remodeling
Residential Kitchen $40,001 to $80,000
DiFabion Remodeling
Residential Kitchen $80,001 to $120,000
Charlotte Design Build
Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 - Tie in Category
DeRhodes Construction; Team Entry Award - Harkey Tile & Stone
Guthmann Construction
Residential Bath Under $30,000
Andrew Roby
Residential Bath $30,001 to $60,000
DiFabion Remodeling
Residential Bath Over $60,000
DeRhodes Construction
Residential Interior Remodel Under $100,000
Case Remodeling
Residential Interior Remodel $100,000 and Over
Guthmann Construction
Residential Interior Element - Tie in Category
Andrew Roby
David Tyson & Associates; Team Entry Award - Harkey Tile & Stone
Residential Addition Under $100,000
DiFabion Remodeling
Residential Exterior Under $100,000
Schultz Custom Home
Residential Exterior - $100,000 and Over
Advanced Renovations
Residential Exterior Specialty
Andrew Roby
Entire House $500,001 to $1,000,000
Shea Custom LLC; Team Entry Award - Barefoot & Company
Commercial Interior
Andrew Roby
Home Theater & Media Rooms Under $150,000
Moore Audio Design
Special Thanks to all of our sponsors:
Title Sponsors - Ferguson and Kohler
Event Sponsor - Metro GreenScape
Table Sponsors - Andrew Roby
Austin & Falls/Davis Properties
Barefoot and Company
Case Remodeling
DiFabion Remodeling
DryPro/AdvantaClean
Guthmann Construction
Harkey Tile and Stone
Last Friday - November 16, 2012
Sponsored by:
Presented by:
Dear NARI Charlotte;
Thank you so much for your role in the success of last week's COTY Awards dinner
event at The Blake Hotel. 120 members and guests convened to celebrate another
year of success for our local chapter of NARI, and reward excellence in remodeling
amongst our members. The winners were highlighted in the Charlotte Observer, along
with several winning photos:
Charlotte Observer article with COTY 2012 winner listing