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QUARTERLY DIGESTGREATER OMAHA NARI - APRIL 2018 ISSUE - OMAHANARI.ORG2018 UPCOMING EVENTSOMAHA NARI MISSION STATEMENTAPRIL 7 & 8 - REMODELEDHOME TOURGreater Omaha Remodelers Association-NARI iscommitted to serving the remodeling industry bypromoting ethical practices, providing educationalopportunities, and encouraging networking.APRIL 26TH - GENERALMEETINGHosted by Paul Davis RestorationMAY 24TH - LUNCH MEETINGHosted by OHARCO, Inc.JUNE 21ST - NARI BURGERS,BRATS & BASEBALLHosted @ Werner ParkJULY - NO MEETINGAUGUST 23RD GENERAL MEETINGHOSTED BY TBDSEPTEMBER 28TH - NARIANNUALGOLF OUTINGHosted @ Pacific Springs Golf CourseOCTOBER 25TH - CHILIKICK OFFHosted by Echo SystemsNOVEMBER 1 - FALL ED DAYHosted at Tiburon Golf CourseNOVEMBER 15TH - NARIELECTION NIGHT & GENERALMEETINGHosted by The Tile ShopDECEMBER (TBD)NARI HOLIDAY PARTY/AWARDS/COTYHOSTED BY TBDOMAHA NARI NEWSLETTER: QUARTERLY RELEASEThe Omaha NARI newsletter, Chapter Digest, recieved a minor facelift.In order to best utilize funds, the newsletter will be created , printed anddistributed QUARTELY. Hence , the name change. The newsletter willbe mailed in JANUARY & APRIL, JULY & OCTOBER. The funds savedfrom the newsletter print and mailing cost will be re-distributed backinto marketing efforts for our members and an increased consumerreach! Be sure to continue to check your emails for upcoming NARIevents, news and other valuable information.OMAHA NARI MEMBERSHIPNARI is currently at 120 members!WELCOME THE NEWEST 2018 NARI MEMBERS!!Bob Polinko – Bob’s Home RepairTony Ostdiek – DPO ConstructionJim Zurek – Integrated Builders, Inc.Jason Janzen – LP Building ProductsBlake Ihrke - Maple Shadows ConstructionMike Kleyla – Real Estate Inspection & RecoveryBryan Yoder - Yoder Construction Inc.

2018 OMAHA NARIBOARD OF DIRECTORSPresidentDavid BensonSuperior Home Improvement LLC402-598-7552dave@shiomaha.comVice PresidentDan ReutingEcho Systems(402) 334-4900dan.reuting@echogroupinc.comTreasurerMike ModrcinWindow SecretaryMichele ShearerHabitat for Humanity al Chapter RepresentativesStacie etMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTFinally!!! Spring is here. For many of us,Spring marks the beginning of the busyseason. It can be exciting as well as nervewrecking. That is one of the reasons Ienjoy being a member of NARI.The benefits of being a member is the networking that takes place. You have theopportunity to meet with experienced contractors anddiscover new products. It was the existing members ofNARI being so welcoming to me as a new member, thathelped me to develop new relationships. I would nothave the successful business I have now without theirsupport. I encourage everyone to overcome any hesitation and reach out to new and existing members. Buildthe relationships, learn the trades, and help each othergrow.Board MembersCathy HaldemanHC Remodel & Design402-850-3139clhald9@gmail.comNARI is strong because of all the members. Take thetime to reach out to other companies and invite them tojoin our team. I want to send out a big Thank you to allthe sponsors of the Remodel tour this year. This is amajor tool in advertising and will continue to increase inthe future. I hope you all had the opportunity to view thisyears tour locations. A lot of great projects were completed and it is a great learning tool as well.Tim ManderfeldMcKean’s Floor to Ceiling402-331-4062tim@mckeans.comThank you to everyone for supporting your local NARIand we are all looking forward to another great year.Bill SauterOHARCO, Inc.402-342-4489 ext. 201bsauter@oharco.comImmediate Past PresidentMegan BrateticBratetic Construction, Inc.402-320-1010brateticdesigns@gmail.comDavid Benson, Superior Home Improvement, LLCOmaha NARI Chapter President

OMAHA NARI FIRST EVER COTY AWARDS COMING SOON!The prestigious Contractor of the Year (CotY) awards are presented each year by NARIHeadquarters to NARI members who have demonstrated outstanding work through theirremodeling projects and Omaha NARI will kick-off their own local CotY awards in 2018.The Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards acknowledge the high quality of work being doneright here in Omaha. The judging is focused on innovation, craftsmanship and overallexellence allowing you to share the best of what you do with our peer community ofprofessionalsThe anticipated open registration date will begin August 2018 and close by October 1st. Thisprogram will consist of entering a project portfolio (completed within the past 2 years),which will then be judged by another chapter. Winners are selected by an impartial panelof judges who are experts from within the industry. The evaluation process is done withoutrevealing company names. A CotY Award winner is an entry that demonstrates remodelingexcellence. Entries are judged on functionality, problem-solving, aesthetics, craftsmanship,innovation, the degree of difficulty, and entry presentation. Locally, winners will be selectedat a GOLD, SILVER and BRONZE level. Award winners will be announced at the 2018Holiday and Awards Party.Why enter this year? It couldn’t be easier for you to submit a project for consideration. Thenew online entry process is simple - complete with easy to understand instructions and theopportunity to construct an entry that isn’t complete until you say so.Be sure to check emails and attend monthly meetings for upcoming detailsregarding the 2018 Omaha NARI CotY Awards program.

UPCOMING NARI MEMBERSHIP MEETING DETAILSNARI GENERALMONTHLY MEETINGTHURSDAY, APRIL 26TH5:30PMLocation: PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION OFOMAHA4226 S 80th St - OmahaFULL DETAILS bership-meeting/NARI BURGERS,BRATS &BASEBALLTHURSDAY, JUNE 21STTAILGATE STARTSAT 5:00PM - GAME STARTS AT 7:05PMOmaha Stormchaser Vs. Oklahoma CityLocation: WERNER PARK12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046Join us for the NARI tailgate, Thirsty Thursday 2 beverages and for a great rats-baseball/ for full details and to purchasetickets!TICKETS MUST BE RESERVED BY JUNE 8THNARI GENERAL MEMBERSHIPLUNCH MEETINGTHURSDAY, MAY 24THSTARTS AT 11:30 AMFALL EDUCATION DAYTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1HOSTED BY: OHARCO, INC.8109 F Street - OmahaStart Time: 8:00 am RegistrationWhere: Tiburon Golf CourseFULL DETAILS bership-lunch-meeting-2/Earn 6 CEUs for the City of OmahaContractor licensing. REGISTRATIONNOW OPEN at tionday-2/UPCOMING FULL EVENT DETAILS AThttps://www.omahanari.org/events/

NARI 2018 EVENTS OFF TO A GREAT START!Omaha NARI has kicked off the New Year with great membership gathering. The year started off with a familynight at the Omaha Children’s Museam - Truth About Trees Display. NARI members and their family attendedthe 2000 sq. foot interactive exhibit and the little ones learned more about how trees are implemented in theconstruction and remodeling industry.Over 60 NARI members, their families and employees joined us for the 3rd Annual Bowling Event on January25th. First place with a score of 215 went to Scott Sommer of Straightline Design, Inc. snagged best bowler of theevening and worst bowler with a score of 52 went to Lee Lassek of Rebuilding Together Omaha.The first lunch meeting of the year was a hit with 62 members and guests attending the MetropolitanCommunity College luncheon on Febuary 22nd. Guests were able to tour the AMAZING NEW Fort facility, learnmore about what this facility can offer the future students of the construction and remodeling workforce - and howthey are able to get more involved with the trades development process! We were thrilled to present the new MCCAGC Chapter with a kick-start fund donation of 1000! Learn more about the AGC Chapter at ersThe NARI Spring Education Day had 108 attendees. Those attending the course consisted of both memberand non-member contractors from the Omaha Metro earning 6 CEUs for the city of Omaha Contractor Licensingrequirements. Contractors must earn 6 CEUs every 3 years to maintain their Omaha License.The Remodeled Home Tour Kick-Off and Members Meeting took place on March 22 at Ferguson Enterprises,Inc. This great mixer highlighted tour projects, sponsors and celebrated the upcoming 11th Annual RHT forOmaha NARI! Guests mingled with cocktail, heavy apps and great company!Pictured left to right, top to bottom: Childbuilds a new house at the Omaha ForrestExhibit; Bowling event teams gather forround one; Individuals team poses for ateam photo; AGC Chapter accepts 1000Check from NARI Chapter President,David Benson; Members attend the MCCevent; Guests gather at the tour kick-off

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONOMAHA NARI CODE OF ETHICSUpcoming Board Meetings:APRIL 12TH @ 8:45 AMMAY 10TH @ 8:45 AMJUNE 14TH @ 8:45 AM Promoting in good faith only those products and services whichare known to be functionally and economically sound, and whichare known to be consistent with objective standards of health andsafety. Making all advertising and sales promotions factually accurate,avoiding those practices which tend to mislead or deceive thecustomer. Writing all contracts and warranties such that they comply withfederal, state, and local laws. Promptly acknowledging and taking appropriate action on allcustomer complaints. Refraining from any act intended to restrain trade or suppresscompetition. Obtaining and retaining insurance and/or registration as requiredby federal, state, and local authorities. Obtaining and retaining licensing and/or registration as requiredby federal, state, and local authorities. Taking appropriate action to preserve the health and safety ofemployees, trade contractors and clients.Advertising Space:Advertising space is being offeredin the NARI monthly newlsetter.Distribution includes current members,prospective members and others in theredmodeling industry.1/4 pg. - 6 mo. min. - 3001/2 pg. - 6 mo. min. - 600JANUARY Board Meeting:The committee has selected RebuildingTogether as NARI’s 2018 CommunityService Project. Aging in Place, RT willsupply all the materials. Looking at August. Could be multiple locations. What isNARI’s liability? Looking into this.NARI will have a booth at Bellevue’s LeedCenter student fair. Gold Greens plansfor 2019: OPS Ken Summerfield, 7 OPSschools willFEBRUARY Board Meeting:NARI is more business based than everbefore. Goals/Vision has become essential to maintain NARI’s Ethical mission.Who are we and where are we going?Goals & Vision -Discussing Goals atbudget meeting in February was discussed. Understanding that suppliersand contractors have different goals.SideNotes: more mixers, hear remodel contractors horror stories, what is the valuemembers get by being a part of NARI?Trust/social media, ethics/quality service,you get more out of NARI by what you putinto it – get involved.MARCH Board Meeting:Member ethics, who is out of date on NEDept of Labor Contractors license? Whoneeds to provide State of NE proof of Insurance? Handy Man contractors andInterior designers appears not to havethese. Sarah will check into this further.continuing education courses.G secure your spot in this years tour.RENEWING MEMBERSHIP THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THEOMAHA NARI CHAPTERJANUARY: Oldenhuis Contracting Inc., DuctMedic, WoodSpecialties, Inc., Hintz Construction, Husker Hammer Siding, Windows& Roofing, Premier Distributing of the Midwest, Inc., Gitt Construction,Bosco’s Home Improvement, GV Kustom Kitchens,LLC, Buildertrend, ZBest Carpentry, G.M.S. Werks/Universal Terrazzo and Tile Co, KnutsonConstruction Services (honorary retired)FEBRUARY: Johnson Hardware Co., Kitchen & Baths by Briggs,CKF, Omaha World – Herald, Elite Exteriors, OHARCO, Inc. FlairCustom Cabinet and Remodeling, Inc. and McKean’s Floor to CeilingMARCH: Taylor Made Home Solutions, Real Estate Inspections &Recovery, LP Building Products, HC Remodel & Design, LeafGuard ByMidlands Home Solutions, South O Roofing, Drake SharpeningServices, Integrated Builders, Inc, Yoder Construction Inc, UniquesStone Concepts, Jenkins Remodeling LLC, Echo Systems, DPOConstruction.