T h e Remodelers C O N N E C T I O N A monthly publication of the Central Ohio Chapter of NARI February 2006 IN THIS ISSUE From the President New Members Breakfast Roundtables 2006 Calendar of Events Regional CotY Winners Rebuilding Together And more... CALENDAR of EVENTS February 16 At Décor Blvd 6-8 p.m. February 25 March 5, 2006 Central Ohio Home & Garden Show Wed. March 15 Breakfast Roundtable Getting Paid 7-8:30 a.m. March 23 At Hamilton Parker 6-8 p.m. Wed. April 12 Breakfast Roundtable Outsourcing Services 7-8:30 a.m. Join us at Décor Blvd 3436 Millennium Crt, Cols, OH 43219 (Agler & Stelzer area, north of Airport) Get directions at www.decorblvd.com Thursday, February 16th 6 to 8 p.m. $15 each About Décor Blvd: Thanks to Décor Blvd, you no longer have to send your homeowners from store to store, all over town to select their interior and exterior finishes. Décor Blvd professional designers will help you choose everything from shingles to flooring, all in the comfort of their showroom. The Décor Blvd designers will also help you by recommending appropriate upgrades, and then organizing and forwarding you all of your homeowners selections. NARI Members Affiliated with Décor Blvd: The following NARI members are members of Décor Blvd and you will see their products and many others during our meeting. America s Floor Source, Capital City Millwork, Clintonville Electric, Eastway Supply, Hamilton Parker, Marble & Granite Works, and ProLine Designs, Inc. Great meeting to invite a prospective member and your design staff. Reservation Deadline: Monday, February 13th. Call (614) 895-3080 or fax (614) 895-3085
Page 2 Our President s Message Fellow Members, Central Ohio Chapter 2006 OFFICERS Mike Lange President Oberfield s, Inc. Mike Rosati Vice President Rosati Windows Doug Brownfield Vice President Lowe s Companies, Polaris Tim Garner Secretary Campbell Builders, Inc. Dave Marsh, CR Treasurer J. S. Brown & Company Jim Turner Immediate Past President Regency Wallcraft DIRECTORS Linda Davis Modlich Stoneworks Frankie Foster Chapman MDSE Publishing Tim Garner Campbell Builders, Inc. Bryce Jacob Dave Fox Remodeling, Inc. Bob Quayle Clear Choice Building & Renovations Craig Sedoris More Time for You Ivan White, CR White House Remodelers Executive Director Shari Bates I hope everyone is enjoying this relatively mild winter (so far). For many of us this has been a good time to reflect on 2005 and make adjustments and solid plans for the upcoming year. I think you will find that the board and staff at NARI have been busy putting together an active slate of events and goals for 2006. As always we will have our monthly meetings with a focus this year on letting the membership learn more about each other s business. We will have the majority of the meetings hosted by NARI companies at their showrooms and places of business. February s meeting will be on the 16 th @ Décor Blvd. If you haven t seen this beautiful showroom you really should make it to this meeting. Several of our members have their products on display here. It s a great opportunity to get a better idea of exactly what choices consumers have in the marketplace. Also coming up at the end of the month will be the real start of Spring in Columbus, The Dispatch Home & Garden Show opening February 25 th. Even if you don t have a booth at this show please consider helping out to staff the NARI desk in our own center section. We plan on offering a complimentary remodeling consultation for consumers as well as promoting our free referral service for home owners. Please contact Shari if you would be willing to assist in covering a three hour shift. As you know this show is a tremendous venue for promoting NARI and communicating how important it is to choose a professional for any home improvement. We are beginning to put the Fall Home Improvement Showcase (tour of newly remodeled homes) together. It s not too early to think about any projects you might want to feature in this event. I m sure the committee would also appreciate any help in planning this show as well. Please contact Shari or Linda Davis of Modlich Stoneworks who is the committee chairperson. Speaking of committees, we have many opportunities for involvement with NARI and the best way to get involved is to help on a committee. This is where the bulk of the work gets done and the best way to get to know people. My experience in NARI has taught me that you will get more out of your involvement the more you put into it. We can still use help with the Membership, Golf Outing and Awards groups. If you would like to help with these or have another talent to share please contact Shari. We also will be continuing our monthly series of breakfast roundtables. These are informal meetings with a pre-selected topic that have really been received well. Many attendees have told me how great it is to sit down and have a frank business conversation with folks who deal with the same issues as you every day. Events like these are where we can really help one another. Please keep sharing your ideas on where NARI can still improve. The roundtables came about from a conversation I was having with Patty Cottone Borg, CR. Leadership is service so let me know how NARI can be of service to you and your business. Let s all do our best to keep moving the organization towards the ultimate goal where homeowners will insist on doing business with NARI members. Mike Lange Oberfield's, Inc. & Construction Management Services President, NARI of Central Ohio
Page 3 NEW MEMBER HIGHLIGHT ProLine Design, Inc. 4679 Homer Ohio Lane, Groveport, OH 43125 Represented by Chris Castle (614) 835-0097 Fax (614) 835-0144 The following companies have applied for membership in NARI of Central Ohio. Advanced Garage Door Specialists P.O. Box 677 Marysville, OH 43040 (614) 774-4147 Fax (614) 764-0322 Represented by Kenny Steele Sponsored by Linda Yoakum of UrHaus Kitchen & Bath Columbus Window & Door 4970 Polar Ct. Lewis Center, OH 43035 (614) 271-8700 Fax (740) 549-0966 Represented by Larry Surowiec Sponsored by Paul Pope of Reynolds Building Products Custom Classic Renovations Ltd The Home Butler P.O. Box 297753 Columbus, OH 43229 (614) 890-3493 Fax (888) 222-5591 Represented by Matthew Ray Sponsored by Mike Rosati of Rosati Windows Jack s Appliance, Inc. 5310 Center Street Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 876-4515 Fax (614) 777-4494 Represented by Chuck Brown Sponsored by Jack McVay of Signature Cabinetry Kernan Insurance Agency, Inc. 9932 Brewster Lane Powell, OH 43065 (614) 764-0121 Fax (614) 764-0310 Represented by Jerry Cox Sponsored by Linda Yoakum of UrHaus Kitchen & Bath The beauty of hardwood floors the majesty of plantation shutters. ProLine Design has the unique ability to provide both. Specializing in stained on site hardwood flooring and furniture grade plantation shutters, ProLine Design can accommodate any flooring or shutter need. ProLine Design also offers a full line of wood and fauxwood blinds. Through attention to detail and the quality of installation and service provided, true craftsmanship is visible in all of our finished products. Attaining perfection on each job can be difficult, but ProLine Design strives for that with each and every client. Hardwood Flooring Division ProLine Design is recognized in central Ohio as the premier stained on site flooring company for custom home builders. Craftsman boasting many years of experience are on site at all projects. Specialty services available include borders, medallions, celtic knots, feature strips, basket weave, herringbone, inlays, and many more. Plantation Shutter & Blind Division ProLine Design features Kirtz brand interior wood shutters. The Kirtz name has long been recognized as the industry leader for plantation shutters. Painted and stained shutters are made from select maple. Also available are domestic and import exotics along with many architectural shapes available in 2 ½, 3 ½, and 4 ½ louvers. We also have a full line of wood and fauxwood blinds. ProLine Design is looking forward to working with the NARI members, and are very excited about providing your clients the quality products they have come to expect. Note: See ProLine Dsign at NARI s February general meeting to be held at Décor Blvd. Leaf Free of Northern Ohio 681 Moore Road, Suite D Avon Lake, OH 44012 (614) 898-5323 Fax (440) 933-5656 Represented by Renee Clapper MARVIN Windows & Doors Highway 11, West Warroad, MN 56763 (800) 346-5044 www.marvin.com Represented by Chick McBrien ProLine Design, Inc. 4679 Homer Ohio Lane Groveport, OH 43125 (614) 835-0097 Fax (614) 835-0144 Represented by Chris Castle Sponsored by Patty Cottone Borg, CR of Cottone Construction ProSource Whlsale Floorcovering West 5225 Trabue Road Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 870-0880 Fax (614) 870-0888 Represented by Kim Edwards Summer Accents 74 Rosewood Drive Avon Lake, OH 44012 (216) 533-8740 Fax (216) 458-6103 Represented by Rick Fuller Sponsored by Mike Lange of Oberfield s Vector Security 3687 Corporate Drive Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 206-1598 Fax (614) 794-9350 Represented by Charles Cotton Sponsored by Matt Hildebrand of 1st Choice Glass Block
Page 4 Congratulations to our four Regional CotY Award Winners National winners will be announced March 18th in San Francisco CA at NARI s annual Evening of Excellence. Entire House $500,000 to $1,000,000 J. S. Brown & Company Residential Exterior Under $100,000 Michael Matrka, Inc. Residential Kitchen $30,000 to $60,000 Kresge Contracting, Inc. Home Theater & Media Rooms Landa s INTERDESIGN ARE YOU DISPLAY- ING YOUR NARI LOGO?
Page 5 2006 NARI Calendar of Events Following is the NARI calendar of events for this year. All reservations should be called into the NARI offices at (614) 895-3080 or faxed to (614) 895-3085. Monthly details in newsletters. Your One Stop Remodeler 771 S. Hamilton Rd. Columbus 235-5000 Since 1960 1776 W. Lane Ave. Upper Arlington 485-3000 February 16 th, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Décor Blvd March 15, 2006 Getting Paid March 23 rd, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Hamilton Parker Co. April 12, 2006 Outsourcing Services subs, marketing... April 20 th, 2006 TBD May 10, 2006 Open Discussion Contractors Only May - Golf Outing June 15 th, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Mees Distributors July 20 th, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Oberfield s Inc. 777 W. Cherry Street, (36/37) Sunbury August 11, 2006 Golf Outing Willow Run Golf Course September 13, 2006 Employee Benefits September 21 st, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Distinctive Surfaces October 11, 2006 Open Dicussion/Suppliers/Service Providers Only October 19 th, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Lang Stone Company November 8, 2006 Branding/Marketing your business November 16 th, 2006 6 8 p.m. at Paul Martin Builders, new showroom December - Holiday Party/Awards Prog.
Page 6 Breakfast Roundtables The next breakfast roundtable will be: Wednesday, March 15 7 8:30 a.m. At the NARI offices Topic: Getting Paid $20 each Attorney, Dave Lackey of Decker, Vonau, Seguin, Lackey & Viets will facilitate this discussion. A light breakfast will be available and seating is limited to 15. Make your reservation early. Call NARI at (614) 895-3080 or fax (614) 895-3085. There is a $100 cash incentive for bringing in a new NARI member!
Page 7 NARI & Rebuilding Together (formerly Christmas in April) NARI of Central Ohio has identified a community partner in Rebuilding Together. Their mission and goals are reflective in our own mission to the community. With this kind of partnership our community service efforts can go that much further. You can choose your level of involvement. You can choose to use your knowledge and experience rather than just your muscle. Take a look at the following opportunities: NARI members may volunteer to lead a skill team of volunteers in a project during one of our Rebuild Days. This is especially rewarding in that Members will work with sponsoring teams gaining exposure. Rebuilding Together volunteers learn on the job training. NARI contractors may commit to providing skilled labor for small projects where Rebuilding Together Columbus provides for logistics and materials NARI may work with Rebuilding Together Columbus and Lowe s to provide educational opportunities for Rebuilding Together Columbus volunteers. Rebuilding together is looking for skilled NARI contractors to provide short training sessions one Saturday in late March or early April. We will focus on repairs that are relevant to the volunteers and keep to a realistic time of commitment 2-3 hours. NARI will support the event by: Identifying volunteers to present useful sessions for Rebuilding Together volunteers Having Presenters prepared and keeping to the schedule. Provide safety instructions as part of demonstrations Here are some topic suggestions- Replacing toilets and their guts including reseating a toilet Installing a door bell Replacing a regular light switch with a tap switch Installing a grab bar correctly Repairing plaster/drywall Installing a drop ceiling Installing a doorset - especially in a door that is not pre-drilled Replacing a door or a window Repairing roofing and gutters If you would be willing to commit a few hours, or a day of your time to this very worthwhile cause, please contact the NARI office and let us know your level of involvement. For more details you may contact our President, Mike Lange who has been involved with the organization for 4 years. Mike s cell is 614-551-0129.
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