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UPCOMING EVENTS11204 Davenport St., Ste 201
Omaha, NE 68154402-331-1718
QUARTERLY DIGEST GREATER OMAHA NARI - JULY ISSUE- OMAHANARI.ORG
REGISTER FOR THE NARI JUNE Meeting! Details inside.
When you choose natural gas appliances you are making a responsible energy
choice. Natural gas is efficient, reliable, comfortable and clean. Homes with all natural gas appliances can save up to
$1,124 annually!
Planning A Remodel?
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JULY: NO GENERAL MEETING
July 20th - NARI Baseball, Burgers & Brats
Werner Park
August 24th - General MeetingHosted by: The Tile Shop
Contractors Roundtable
September 21st - General Meeting
Hosted by: Echo SystemsFall member tailgate/Chili Cook-
Off
September 29th - 8th Annual NARI Golf Event
Hosted at Pacific Springs
October 26th - General MeetingHosted by: Millard Lumber, Inc.
NOV 2nd - NARI Fall Education Day
Tiburon Golf Course
NOVEMBER 16th - GENERAL MEETING
Habitat for Humanity ReStore& The Home Depot
DECEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY (Date TBD)
Hosted by: Buildertrend
NARI is currently at 122 members!Welcome our newest member GE Appliances
(Monogram)! - Alexandra Skobel
WELCOME 2017 NARI MEMBERS!!City Glass Company - Bryan BushCompletely Square - Josh HansenDesigner’s Touch - Marian Holden
Elite Exteriors - Rich DavidsonHusker Hammer Siding, Windows & Roofing - Kyle Schlueter
First National Bank of Omaha - Joe JohnsLowe’s of Papillion - Jaime Schroeder
Taylor Made Home Solutions - Geoff TesmerThe Home Depot - Lana Schmidt
Trinity Construction Group - Marc LuftWinfrey Plumbing of Omaha and Lincoln - Phil Winfrey
OMAHA NARI MEMBERSHIP
Greater Omaha Remodelers Association-NARI is committed to serving the remodeling industry by
promoting ethical practices, providing educational opportunities, and encouraging networking.
OMAHA NARI MISSION STATEMENT
JULY 2017 QUARTERLY ISSUE
The Omaha NARI newsletter, Chapter Digest, recieved a minor facelift. In order to best utilize funds, the newsletter will be created , printed and
distributed QUARTELY. Hence , the name change. The newsletter will be mailed in JULY, OCTOBER, JANUARY & APRIL. The funds saved from the newsletter print and mailing cost will be re-distributed back into marketing efforts for our members and an increased consumer reach! Be sure to continue to check your emails for upcoming NARI
events, news and other valuable information.
OMAHA NARI NEWSLETTER: NEW LOOK-NEW ARRIVAL
ARE YOU CERTIFIED YET?
2017 OMAHA NARI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PresidentMegan Bratetic
Bratetic Construction, Inc.402-320-1010
Vice President David Benson
Superior Home Improvement LLC402-598-7552
TreasurerMike Quinn
Quinn Insurance Inc.402-894-7484
SecretaryLynn McCormack
Identity Marketing Group402-319-0840
National Chapter RepresentativesStacie Muhle
Artistico402-650-6526
Dan ReutingEcho Systems(402) 334-4900
Board MembersCathy Haldeman
HC Remodel & Design402-850-3139
Tim ManderfeldMcKean’s Floor to Ceiling
Bill SauterOHARCO, Inc.
402-342-4489 ext. [email protected]
Immediate Past President James Hartkorn
LeafGuard by Midlands Home Solutions402-597-8788
Fellow NARI Members,
The summer is in full swing and it couldn’t be busier! The Omaha area is hustling and bustling with remodeling go-ing on all over the city. Keep up the great work out there and keep spreading the good word about NARI through high quality projects and outstanding service to our com-munity!
It is projected that remodeling activity will experience slower growth throughout the rest of the year, but growth nonetheless. “Homeowners are continuing to spend more on improvements as house prices strengthen in most parts of the country,” says Chris Herbert, Manag-ing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. “Yet, recent slowdowns in home sales activity and remodeling permitting suggests improvement spending gains will lose some steam over the course of the year.” Abbe Will, Research Analyst in the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center says, “While the rate of growth is starting to trend down, national remodeling expenditures by homeowners are projected to reach almost $320 billion by early next year.” There’s plenty of opportunity, that’s for sure.
I wanted to take a moment to highlight our NARI Certifications. At the begin-ning of the year, one of my main goals was to focus on NARI’s educational opportunities. As you may know, I signed up for the Certified Remodeler exam and I’m happy to say that I passed! After taking the test, I have an even deeper appreciation for NARI and understand even more the signifi-cance of our certified members. I’m a big fan of our certifications! Although I already knew this is a big industry and there is so much to learn, that test reiterated how much knowledge really is required for what we do. I am so grateful that we have NARI to help capture all of this knowledge and then help people train and get better at running their businesses. So congratula-tions to all of you who are certified out there! And if you’re not certified yet, I would encourage you to look into the NARI certification programs. They are something really special that NARI has to offer and is one of the biggest contributors to supporting our mission of professionalism and the develop-ment of highly educated remodelers doing the great work that homeowners are relying on.
In closing, I’m looking forward to our events throughout the rest of the year! To highlight a few in particular, we have our Fall Tailgate and Chili cook-off on September 21st which will be a lot of fun. Follow that, we have our Annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 29th at Pacific Springs Golf Club! I hope to see you there as it’s always a great time! In addition, I’m very excited to announce that we will be hosting Tom Miller, our NARI National President, at our general meeting on October 19th! Make sure to mark your calendar as that will be a great opportunity to learn about all of the latest happenings with NARI and how you can take advantage of the many opportunities and benefits of your membership. As always, I hope to see you at our meetings!
Kind Regards,
Megan Bratetic, CR
Why certify?
A certification identifies you as a dedicated professional and acknowledges your personal achievements, improves your level of practice and highlights you as an industry leader.
NARI’s certification is also a powerful market-ing tool, providing clients with assurance that they’re choosing expert professionals with not only years of experience and a commitment to ethical conduct, but also a dedication to ongoing training.
Consumers view certified individuals as:
•Better trained•More highly skilled•More professional•More reliable•More ethical•More knowledgeable, with up-to-date informa-tion on the latest tools, trends, techniques and materials Quality-oriented with a sense of pride in his/her work
PREP CLASS AND EXAM DATE SUMMARYVirtual Certification Prep Course Start DatesEnroll Today! CR, CRS, CRA - August 28, 2017CKBR - August 31, 2017CRPM - June 7 2017, September 27, 2017CLC - September 28, 2017UDCP - May 23, 2017, July 25, 2017, October 24
Exam DatesSeptember 5-16, 2017December 4-16, 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Test your remodeling knowledge with these sample Certified Remodeler questions.If you're interested in learning more, NARI's certification programs might be for you! Go to http://www.nari.org/in-dustry/development/certification/ for more details.
1. In balloon framing, the floor joists for the second floor rest on: A. the top plate of the first floor walls. B. the double top plate of the first floor walls. C. a horizontal ledger strip let into the studs. D. 4 x 4 posts, spaced 48" on center.
2. Which siding material moves the most with changes in tem-perature? A. Wood B. Steel C. Aluminum D. Vinyl
3. Which soil type is very poor as a foundation material? A. gravel-sand B. silt C. silty clay D organic soil
4. What is the minimum length portable ladder that can be used to provide safe access to a flat roof whose edge is 20 feet above the ground? A. 20 feet B. 24 feet C. 28 feet D. 30 feet
5. Overhead is the __________. A. entire cost of doing business B. cost of doing business over and above the Cost of Labor C. cost of doing business over and above the Cost of Materials D. cost of doing business over and above the Cost of Sales
ANSWER KEY: 1)C 2)D 3)D 4)C 5)D
Upcoming Board Meetings:JULY 13 @ 8:45 AMAUGUST 10 @ 8:45 AMSEPTEMBER 14 @ 8:45 AM
Advertising Space:Advertising space is being offered in the NARI monthly newlsetter. Distribution includes current members, prospective members and others in the redmodeling industry.1/4 pg. - 6 mo. min. - $3001/2 pg. - 6 mo. min. - $600
JUNE Board Meeting:The board discussed taking the monthly newsletter to be printed toa quarterly newsletter only. The money saved on print costs would beput back into more consumer market-ing. The board approved this motion.The board discussed placing a full page ad in the Omaha Magazine for theOmaha Gives Sept/Oct. Issue. This would be a community and consumer based advertisement. The board approved.
Wanna get more involved and build a better Business?JOIN A NARI COMMITTEE.
Representing on a committee is an opportunity to work with your peers and other professionals in the industry. We hope you can feel that this is an opportunity to not only build your own professional skills, but also as an avenue to make your business better, as well as being a part of making NARI a better association; to provide more value and build even stronger businesses.
• Promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known to be functionally and economically sound, and which are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety.• Making all advertising and sales promotions factually accurate, avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer.• Writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.• Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints.• Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition.• Obtaining and retaining insurance and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities. • Obtaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.• Taking appropriate action to preserve the health and safety of employees, trade contractors and clients.
continuing education courses.G secure your spot in this years tour.••Thank you to the following sponsors who have already JUNE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha and Lincoln, Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces, GAF, KLP, Inc., Millard Lumber, Inc., The Tile Shop, Johnson Deconstruct, BCL Properties, LLC, ProSource CAP.
heir support to the 2016 tour!
Presenting:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION OMAHA NARI CODE OF ETHICS
THANK YOU to our terrific host, Johnson Hardware Company, LLC for hosting our June General Membership Meeting. Attendees enjoyed great drinks, networking, and networking. Thank you to our guest speaker, Nicole Malone, Designer at AO (http://aoomaha.co/) and a founding Restoration Exchange Board Member and current Education Chair, for her presentation topic, "Historic Home Restoration Issues".
Pictured (top to bottom, left to right): Jay Grabrow, Sales Representative for Johnson Hardware Co. accepts the hosting certificate from Omaha NARI Chapter President, Megan Bratetic, the terrific spread, Make-A-Wish Nebraska accepts the check from the Omaha NARI Board, snapshot of the amazing hardware available in their showroom!
About REO: Formed in July 2013, Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO - http://www.restorationexchange.org/ ) is a nonprofit organization that works to educate and motivate the public to preserve, restore and rehabili-tate our area's older homes, buildings and neighborhoods. Historic tax credits and a desire for empty-nesters and young professionals to live in the urban core has created a surge in restoration work. Come find out what REO is doing to help architects,developers, contractors, craftspeople and homeowners make restoration happen and how you can get involved.
ANOTHER AWESOME NARI MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
UPCOMING NARI MEMBERSHIP MEETING DETAILS
BE SURE TO UPDATE OUR MAILING ADDRESS:11204 Davenport St., Suite 201
Omaha, NE 68154*Please be sure to update your
records.
Do you have an event to sharewith our members?
Let us know!Email [email protected] or call 402.331.1718 to add yourcompany events to the NARI
SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 7 & 8, 2018SELECT A HOME FOR THE TOUR NOW!A quick snapshot of what advertising the companies received for being a part of this terrific tour: 2017 magazine layout and/or 1/2 to full page advertisement, flyers and signage placed throughout the Omaha Metro, Omaha World Herald feature story, editoral in Enterp-ise Publishing Company, feature layout in the home section of the Omaha World Herald (4) and email blasts (2), Fox 42 commercials and “Your Place Inside and Out” programming, the Morning Blend & more!
UPCOMING NARI MEMBER EVENTS
BASEBALL, BURGERS & BRATS!
THURSDAY, JULY 20TH Tailgate: 5:00 PM - Game time: 7:05 PMOmaha Storm Chasers vs. Colorado Springs
We will have a NARI Tailgate prior to the game for members, their employees, families and guests!
Game tickets will be $12 each, kids zone wristband included for kids 10 and under ! Tailgate will be provided by our sponsors. “Thirsty Thursday” $2 soda and beer during the game!
Thank you to our sponsors!
MUST RESERVE TICKETS BY JULY 13CONTACT THE NARI OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION 402.331.1718
DRAKE SHARPENING
SERVICE
July 11 - NARI Membership Committee Meeting @ 8:45amJuly 13 - NARI Board Meeting @ 8:45amJuly 20 - NARI Baseball, Burgers & Brats @ Werner Park @ 5:00pmAugust 2 - NARI RHT/Events Committee Meeting @ 9:00amAugust 10 - NARI Board Meeting @ 8:45amAugust 10 - NARI COTY Committee Meeting @ 10:30amSeptember 4 - Labor DaySeptember 6 - NARI RHT/Events Committee Meeting @ 9:00amSeptember 12 - NARI Membership Committee Meeting @ 8:45amSeptember 13 - NARI Marketing Committee Meeting @ 8:30amSeptember 14 - NARI Board Meeting @ 8:45am
BIRTHDAYS
July 12 - Bret Linden, BCL PropertiesJuly 12 - Joe Knutson, Knutson Construction ServicesJuly 26 - Joe Johns, First National BankJuly 30 - Dave Benson, Superior Home Improvement, LLCAugust 6 - Jaime Schroeder, Lowes of PapillionAugust 18 - Ron Ulrich, Dupont TyvekAugust 24 - Walt Latham, Water SolutionsSeptember 9 - Keith Harnish, Omaha Home MaintenanceSeptember 20 - Karri Buglewicz, Metropolitan Utilities DistrictSeptember 23 - Mick McGuire, Straightline Designs, Inc.September 28 - Paul Bratetic, Bratetic Construction, Inc.
NARI General Members MeetingThursday, August 24th
Come and check out the awesome showroom and learn everything you need to know about tile instal-lation. Attendees will have the chance to win awe-some door prizes!
Hosted by:
NARI Chili Cook-Off & TailgateThursday, September 21st
Enter your best chili to win awesome prizes, or just come and be a taster. Enjoy chili, hotdog, hamb-urgers, music, yard games & more!
Hosted by:
Check http://omahanari.org/admin/website/?pageId=1298510 for fullevent details
UPCOMING NARI MEMBERSHIP MEETING DETAILS
BE SURE TO UPDATE OUR MAILING ADDRESS:11204 Davenport St., Suite 201
Omaha, NE 68154*Please be sure to update your
records.
Do you have an event to sharewith our members?
Let us know!Email [email protected] or call 402.331.1718 to add yourcompany events to the NARI
SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 7 & 8, 2018SELECT A HOME FOR THE TOUR NOW!A quick snapshot of what advertising the companies received for being a part of this terrific tour: 2017 magazine layout and/or 1/2 to full page advertisement, flyers and signage placed throughout the Omaha Metro, Omaha World Herald feature story, editoral in Enterp-ise Publishing Company, feature layout in the home section of the Omaha World Herald (4) and email blasts (2), Fox 42 commercials and “Your Place Inside and Out” programming, the Morning Blend & more!
UPCOMING NARI MEMBER EVENTS
BASEBALL, BURGERS & BRATS!
THURSDAY, JULY 20TH Tailgate: 5:00 PM - Game time: 7:05 PMOmaha Storm Chasers vs. Colorado Springs
We will have a NARI Tailgate prior to the game for members, their employees, families and guests!
Game tickets will be $12 each, kids zone wristband included for kids 10 and under ! Tailgate will be provided by our sponsors. “Thirsty Thursday” $2 soda and beer during the game!
Thank you to our sponsors!
MUST RESERVE TICKETS BY JULY 13CONTACT THE NARI OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION 402.331.1718
DRAKE SHARPENING
SERVICE
July 11 - NARI Membership Committee Meeting @ 8:45amJuly 13 - NARI Board Meeting @ 8:45amJuly 20 - NARI Baseball, Burgers & Brats @ Werner Park @ 5:00pmAugust 2 - NARI RHT/Events Committee Meeting @ 9:00amAugust 10 - NARI Board Meeting @ 8:45amAugust 10 - NARI COTY Committee Meeting @ 10:30amSeptember 4 - Labor DaySeptember 6 - NARI RHT/Events Committee Meeting @ 9:00amSeptember 12 - NARI Membership Committee Meeting @ 8:45amSeptember 13 - NARI Marketing Committee Meeting @ 8:30amSeptember 14 - NARI Board Meeting @ 8:45am
BIRTHDAYS
July 12 - Bret Linden, BCL PropertiesJuly 12 - Joe Knutson, Knutson Construction ServicesJuly 26 - Joe Johns, First National BankJuly 30 - Dave Benson, Superior Home Improvement, LLCAugust 6 - Jaime Schroeder, Lowes of PapillionAugust 18 - Ron Ulrich, Dupont TyvekAugust 24 - Walt Latham, Water SolutionsSeptember 9 - Keith Harnish, Omaha Home MaintenanceSeptember 20 - Karri Buglewicz, Metropolitan Utilities DistrictSeptember 23 - Mick McGuire, Straightline Designs, Inc.September 28 - Paul Bratetic, Bratetic Construction, Inc.
NARI General Members MeetingThursday, August 24th
Come and check out the awesome showroom and learn everything you need to know about tile instal-lation. Attendees will have the chance to win awe-some door prizes!
Hosted by:
NARI Chili Cook-Off & TailgateThursday, September 21st
Enter your best chili to win awesome prizes, or just come and be a taster. Enjoy chili, hotdog, hamb-urgers, music, yard games & more!
Hosted by:
Check http://omahanari.org/admin/website/?pageId=1298510 for fullevent details
Upcoming Board Meetings:JULY 13 @ 8:45 AMAUGUST 10 @ 8:45 AMSEPTEMBER 14 @ 8:45 AM
Advertising Space:Advertising space is being offered in the NARI monthly newlsetter. Distribution includes current members, prospective members and others in the redmodeling industry.1/4 pg. - 6 mo. min. - $3001/2 pg. - 6 mo. min. - $600
JUNE Board Meeting:The board discussed taking the monthly newsletter to be printed toa quarterly newsletter only. The money saved on print costs would beput back into more consumer market-ing. The board approved this motion.The board discussed placing a full page ad in the Omaha Magazine for theOmaha Gives Sept/Oct. Issue. This would be a community and consumer based advertisement. The board approved.
Wanna get more involved and build a better Business?JOIN A NARI COMMITTEE.
Representing on a committee is an opportunity to work with your peers and other professionals in the industry. We hope you can feel that this is an opportunity to not only build your own professional skills, but also as an avenue to make your business better, as well as being a part of making NARI a better association; to provide more value and build even stronger businesses.
• Promoting in good faith only those products and services which are known to be functionally and economically sound, and which are known to be consistent with objective standards of health and safety.• Making all advertising and sales promotions factually accurate, avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive the customer.• Writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply with federal, state, and local laws.• Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on all customer complaints.• Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppress competition.• Obtaining and retaining insurance and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities. • Obtaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as required by federal, state, and local authorities.• Taking appropriate action to preserve the health and safety of employees, trade contractors and clients.
continuing education courses.G secure your spot in this years tour.••Thank you to the following sponsors who have already JUNE MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Pella Windows & Doors of Omaha and Lincoln, Consolidated Kitchens & Fireplaces, GAF, KLP, Inc., Millard Lumber, Inc., The Tile Shop, Johnson Deconstruct, BCL Properties, LLC, ProSource CAP.
heir support to the 2016 tour!
Presenting:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION OMAHA NARI CODE OF ETHICS
THANK YOU to our terrific host, Johnson Hardware Company, LLC for hosting our June General Membership Meeting. Attendees enjoyed great drinks, networking, and networking. Thank you to our guest speaker, Nicole Malone, Designer at AO (http://aoomaha.co/) and a founding Restoration Exchange Board Member and current Education Chair, for her presentation topic, "Historic Home Restoration Issues".
Pictured (top to bottom, left to right): Jay Grabrow, Sales Representative for Johnson Hardware Co. accepts the hosting certificate from Omaha NARI Chapter President, Megan Bratetic, the terrific spread, Make-A-Wish Nebraska accepts the check from the Omaha NARI Board, snapshot of the amazing hardware available in their showroom!
About REO: Formed in July 2013, Restoration Exchange Omaha (REO - http://www.restorationexchange.org/ ) is a nonprofit organization that works to educate and motivate the public to preserve, restore and rehabili-tate our area's older homes, buildings and neighborhoods. Historic tax credits and a desire for empty-nesters and young professionals to live in the urban core has created a surge in restoration work. Come find out what REO is doing to help architects,developers, contractors, craftspeople and homeowners make restoration happen and how you can get involved.
ANOTHER AWESOME NARI MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
ARE YOU CERTIFIED YET?
2017 OMAHA NARI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PresidentMegan Bratetic
Bratetic Construction, Inc.402-320-1010
Vice President David Benson
Superior Home Improvement LLC402-598-7552
TreasurerMike Quinn
Quinn Insurance Inc.402-894-7484
SecretaryLynn McCormack
Identity Marketing Group402-319-0840
National Chapter RepresentativesStacie Muhle
Artistico402-650-6526
Dan ReutingEcho Systems(402) 334-4900
Board MembersCathy Haldeman
HC Remodel & Design402-850-3139
Tim ManderfeldMcKean’s Floor to Ceiling
Bill SauterOHARCO, Inc.
402-342-4489 ext. [email protected]
Immediate Past President James Hartkorn
LeafGuard by Midlands Home Solutions402-597-8788
Fellow NARI Members,
The summer is in full swing and it couldn’t be busier! The Omaha area is hustling and bustling with remodeling go-ing on all over the city. Keep up the great work out there and keep spreading the good word about NARI through high quality projects and outstanding service to our com-munity!
It is projected that remodeling activity will experience slower growth throughout the rest of the year, but growth nonetheless. “Homeowners are continuing to spend more on improvements as house prices strengthen in most parts of the country,” says Chris Herbert, Manag-ing Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies. “Yet, recent slowdowns in home sales activity and remodeling permitting suggests improvement spending gains will lose some steam over the course of the year.” Abbe Will, Research Analyst in the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center says, “While the rate of growth is starting to trend down, national remodeling expenditures by homeowners are projected to reach almost $320 billion by early next year.” There’s plenty of opportunity, that’s for sure.
I wanted to take a moment to highlight our NARI Certifications. At the begin-ning of the year, one of my main goals was to focus on NARI’s educational opportunities. As you may know, I signed up for the Certified Remodeler exam and I’m happy to say that I passed! After taking the test, I have an even deeper appreciation for NARI and understand even more the signifi-cance of our certified members. I’m a big fan of our certifications! Although I already knew this is a big industry and there is so much to learn, that test reiterated how much knowledge really is required for what we do. I am so grateful that we have NARI to help capture all of this knowledge and then help people train and get better at running their businesses. So congratula-tions to all of you who are certified out there! And if you’re not certified yet, I would encourage you to look into the NARI certification programs. They are something really special that NARI has to offer and is one of the biggest contributors to supporting our mission of professionalism and the develop-ment of highly educated remodelers doing the great work that homeowners are relying on.
In closing, I’m looking forward to our events throughout the rest of the year! To highlight a few in particular, we have our Fall Tailgate and Chili cook-off on September 21st which will be a lot of fun. Follow that, we have our Annual Golf Outing on Friday, September 29th at Pacific Springs Golf Club! I hope to see you there as it’s always a great time! In addition, I’m very excited to announce that we will be hosting Tom Miller, our NARI National President, at our general meeting on October 19th! Make sure to mark your calendar as that will be a great opportunity to learn about all of the latest happenings with NARI and how you can take advantage of the many opportunities and benefits of your membership. As always, I hope to see you at our meetings!
Kind Regards,
Megan Bratetic, CR
Why certify?
A certification identifies you as a dedicated professional and acknowledges your personal achievements, improves your level of practice and highlights you as an industry leader.
NARI’s certification is also a powerful market-ing tool, providing clients with assurance that they’re choosing expert professionals with not only years of experience and a commitment to ethical conduct, but also a dedication to ongoing training.
Consumers view certified individuals as:
•Better trained•More highly skilled•More professional•More reliable•More ethical•More knowledgeable, with up-to-date informa-tion on the latest tools, trends, techniques and materials Quality-oriented with a sense of pride in his/her work
PREP CLASS AND EXAM DATE SUMMARYVirtual Certification Prep Course Start DatesEnroll Today! CR, CRS, CRA - August 28, 2017CKBR - August 31, 2017CRPM - June 7 2017, September 27, 2017CLC - September 28, 2017UDCP - May 23, 2017, July 25, 2017, October 24
Exam DatesSeptember 5-16, 2017December 4-16, 2017
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Test your remodeling knowledge with these sample Certified Remodeler questions.If you're interested in learning more, NARI's certification programs might be for you! Go to http://www.nari.org/in-dustry/development/certification/ for more details.
1. In balloon framing, the floor joists for the second floor rest on: A. the top plate of the first floor walls. B. the double top plate of the first floor walls. C. a horizontal ledger strip let into the studs. D. 4 x 4 posts, spaced 48" on center.
2. Which siding material moves the most with changes in tem-perature? A. Wood B. Steel C. Aluminum D. Vinyl
3. Which soil type is very poor as a foundation material? A. gravel-sand B. silt C. silty clay D organic soil
4. What is the minimum length portable ladder that can be used to provide safe access to a flat roof whose edge is 20 feet above the ground? A. 20 feet B. 24 feet C. 28 feet D. 30 feet
5. Overhead is the __________. A. entire cost of doing business B. cost of doing business over and above the Cost of Labor C. cost of doing business over and above the Cost of Materials D. cost of doing business over and above the Cost of Sales
ANSWER KEY: 1)C 2)D 3)D 4)C 5)D
UPCOMING EVENTS11204 Davenport St., Ste 201
Omaha, NE 68154402-331-1718
QUARTERLY DIGEST GREATER OMAHA NARI - JULY ISSUE- OMAHANARI.ORG
REGISTER FOR THE NARI JUNE Meeting! Details inside.
When you choose natural gas appliances you are making a responsible energy
choice. Natural gas is efficient, reliable, comfortable and clean. Homes with all natural gas appliances can save up to
$1,124 annually!
Planning A Remodel?
mudomaha.com
JULY: NO GENERAL MEETING
July 20th - NARI Baseball, Burgers & Brats
Werner Park
August 24th - General MeetingHosted by: The Tile Shop
Contractors Roundtable
September 21st - General Meeting
Hosted by: Echo SystemsFall member tailgate/Chili Cook-
Off
September 29th - 8th Annual NARI Golf Event
Hosted at Pacific Springs
October 26th - General MeetingHosted by: Millard Lumber, Inc.
NOV 2nd - NARI Fall Education Day
Tiburon Golf Course
NOVEMBER 16th - GENERAL MEETING
Habitat for Humanity ReStore& The Home Depot
DECEMBER HOLIDAY PARTY (Date TBD)
Hosted by: Buildertrend
NARI is currently at 122 members!Welcome our newest member GE Appliances
(Monogram)! - Alexandra Skobel
WELCOME 2017 NARI MEMBERS!!City Glass Company - Bryan BushCompletely Square - Josh HansenDesigner’s Touch - Marian Holden
Elite Exteriors - Rich DavidsonHusker Hammer Siding, Windows & Roofing - Kyle Schlueter
First National Bank of Omaha - Joe JohnsLowe’s of Papillion - Jaime Schroeder
Taylor Made Home Solutions - Geoff TesmerThe Home Depot - Lana Schmidt
Trinity Construction Group - Marc LuftWinfrey Plumbing of Omaha and Lincoln - Phil Winfrey
OMAHA NARI MEMBERSHIP
Greater Omaha Remodelers Association-NARI is committed to serving the remodeling industry by
promoting ethical practices, providing educational opportunities, and encouraging networking.
OMAHA NARI MISSION STATEMENT
JULY 2017 QUARTERLY ISSUE
The Omaha NARI newsletter, Chapter Digest, recieved a minor facelift. In order to best utilize funds, the newsletter will be created , printed and
distributed QUARTELY. Hence , the name change. The newsletter will be mailed in JULY, OCTOBER, JANUARY & APRIL. The funds saved from the newsletter print and mailing cost will be re-distributed back into marketing efforts for our members and an increased consumer reach! Be sure to continue to check your emails for upcoming NARI
events, news and other valuable information.
OMAHA NARI NEWSLETTER: NEW LOOK-NEW ARRIVAL