June 9th
Chapter Meeting Solar
Concepts
Location:
916 S. 52nd Street, #106, Tempe
85281
Phone: 480.968.1777
Cost:
$10.00
per member, Guests: $25.00*
RSVP by
Monday, June 7th - cash or
checks only at the door.
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ROC
Funds Sweeps Continue with Staggering
Numbers
Asked by a NARI member
regarding the total number of funds swept from the
ROC, Director William A. Mundell
reports:
FY
2008: $2,198,800
FY
2009: $2,133,200
FY
2010: $2,576,000
FY 2011:
$ 221,200*
For a total of
$7,129,200 during the past 4
years.
For questions, contact
Brenda Marshall, Executive Assistant to Director
Mundell at 602.771.7600 or at brendam@azroc.gov
We thank
Director Mundell for speaking to the Chapter
at our May meeting. We look forward to his
updates and will post them in the monthly
newsletters.
* (for a .05%
salary
reductions) |
New NARI Member
Certification
Master
Certified Remodeler (MCR)
This
designation recognizes Certified Remodelers that
have demonstrated commitment to the remodeling
industry through support of their local chapter,
NARI National, and/or their local community.
The MCR identifies Certified Remodelers that have
withstood the test of time and continue to be
successful within the industry and have agreed to
uphold the "NARI Code of Ethics."
For information on this course and other
certifications contact Dan Taddei at dtaddei@nari.org or call
1.800.611.6274. |
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Upcoming
NARI Events
June 23,
2010
Dinner
& Auction
@
Floor and Decor
5880 W. Bell Road
Glendale, AZ 85308
Doors Open at 4pm.
Dinner at 6:30pm
June
23, 2010
EPA Lead Certification
Course
go to: EPAleadclass.com for details and
registration
July 14,
2010
Annual
Summer Social
Dave
& Busters
2000 E. Rio
Salado Pkwy
Tempe, 85281
6:00pm -
9:00pm
July 21, 2010
EPA Lead
Certification Course
go to: EPAleadclass.com for details and
registration
August
11, 2010 - Chapter Meeting at
Arizona
Wholesale Supply Company
15125 N.
Hayden Rd, Suite 117, Scottsdale,
85260
(480)
258-7901
5:45pm
-8:00pm
September
8, 2010 - Chapter Meeting hosted
by
Best
Home Appliances at
Miele
7750 E.
Greenway Road, Suite 100,
Scottsdale, AZ
85260
(480) 443-0045
5:45pm -
8:00pm
October 13,
2010
Chapter
Meeting
5:45pm
-
8:00pm
November 10,
2010
Ferguson Bath,
Kitchen & Lighting
Gallery
8340 E. Raintree Dr.,
Suite 1A, Scottsdale, 85260
Times and locations are subject to
change. |
| Thank
You to
For hosting a terrific May
meeting. For more information contact Kim Toca or
Steve Murphy at 623.776.7373 or visit their
website at www.lgsurfaces.com |
| Welcome
New GP NARI Members
Aqua
Science
Contact: Steve
Bittoff
602.861.8000
DC Nicoll Fine
Homes
Contact: Don
Nicoll
480.629.8400
Falcon
Designs LLC
Contact:Scott
Dow
602.710.0445
Contact:
David A. Miller
480.838.3046
NARI members who bring in three new members
during the year will receive their local dues
FREE! |
Members Deliver on Total
Home Make Over
Extensive fire
damage made Great Grandmother Roxie Mae
Harris's home uninhabitable. Now thanks to
Stardust Building Supplies
with Angels on Call, Ms.
Harris has her home completely renovated at no
cost to her and completed in one month's
time.
If you would like
to lend a hand on future projects or have a
project in mind, contact Outreach Chair Dee at
(480) 233-5108.
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*Guests
Welcome to Two NARI
Meetings
Your guest fee can be applied to your
local portion of your dues when you join
within three months of
attending. |
Can
You be Found by Remodel-Ready Home
Owners?
NARI has created another way for
remodel-ready homeowners to find you.
It's part of the NARI marketing campaign
aimed to consumers.
The site is designated to drive home the NARI
message and steer home owners to choose a NARI
member for their next remodel.
Don't miss the free leads.
Choose up to NINE categories for your
listing including: Remodeling contractor, Flooring
contractor, Kitchens and Baths, Windows and Doors
and much more.
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| Greater Phoenix
NARI
PO Box
26985
Scottsdale, AZ
85255
Phone/fax:
480-419-1631
Jetta Atkinson
or send me an
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| Dear
Patrick,
In this
newsletter:
- Solar
Concepts hosts June 9 Chapter Meeting.
- ROC Funds
continue being pillaged.
- Master
Certification Remodeler Courses offered.
- Arizona Fire
and Water is named finalist in Better Business
Ethics Award.
- NARI members
support Stardust Building Supplies and Angels on
Call whole home renovation and do so in
record time.
- IRS and DOL
scrutinizes construction industry independent
labor practices.
- Easy ways to
network and build business and meetings.
- Golf Outing - Great fun.
See pictures on the
website.
- Lead Course
Training on June 23rd & July 21st in
Phoenix.
- New Member
Floor & Decor Outlet hosts dinner &
auction on June 23.
- July 14th
Summer Social at Dave and
Buster's.
- French
Accent Landscaping completes tropical retreat in
high desert.
Jetta
Atkinson
Greater
Phoenix NARI Chapter
Director
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 Solar Concepts, established
in 1992, became the Arizona Premier Dealer of
Solatube Daylighting Systems. For the past 18
years they have been the #1 Solatube dealer
in the U.S. due to a loyal following.
They provide the best and most innovative
way to brighten homes and save
energy. Solar Concepts has installed
over 100,000 Solatubes since its
inception. Besides the exceptional
product, Solar Concepts delivers certified
training and exemplary customer service.
Product
Introduction
Solatube Daylighting
Systems utilize state-of-the art design and
materials to provide natural lighting. It is a
cost-effective, leak-proof, energy efficient way
to bring the benefits of natural light into any
residential interior. Two residential sizes are
available to provide the right amount of
lighting for each particular application.
The product is designed
for advanced lighting performance from a highly
efficient, compact tube. Solatube Daylighting
Systems capture sunlight on the rooftop,
redirect it down a highly reflective shaft and
then diffuse it throughout the interior space,
providing an abundance of pure, clear natural
light. Multi-functional product options include
a Light Add-On Kit, Ventilation Add-On Kit and
Daylight Dimmer.
Applications of
Solatube Daylighting Systems in a
residence include the kitchen, living room,
great room, dining room, home office, bedroom,
hall, stairwell, bathroom, shower stall, laundry
room, closet and garage.
The Many Benefits of
Solatube Daylighting Systems:
- Provides the brightest,
purest, natural light available
-
Cost-effective by using natural light
- One
piece, seamless, leak-proof flashings
- Fits
between typical structural elements
- Purest color rendition
possible (no color shift)
- Blocks UV transmission (up
to 380 nm)
- Energy efficient without
structural modifications
- Daylight multiple
floors with long tube runs
- Energy Star ®
Rated
- Energy Saving rebates
Scott Lawrence will speak on
behalf of Solar Concepts, providing members and
guests with trends in daylighting systems, and
leading a tour of their showroom.
And Pamela Bir, Your Computer
Lady will also address the group on ways to
minimize frustration and headaches in doing your
day-to-day business operations.
As a courtesy to our host,
please rsvp no later than Monday, June 7th by
3pm to the Greater Phoenix NARI office.
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President's
Message
Julie Cook
Inside Out
etc.
Happy
June.
I imagine
there are days when you are thinking your
business is doing just fine and the "recovery"
is finally here.
Then there
are days when you are thinking business should
have picked up by now. It is during this
time you begin to take a serious look at where
you need to make the cuts or additional cuts in
your overhead. What do you need and what
can you live without?
With that in
mind I just want to remind you of just a few of
the benefits you receive as a result of your
membership in the Greater Phoenix Chapter of
NARI and, of course, NARI
National.:
-
Certifications for Contractors, Lead Carpenters,
Carpenters & Specialists, Associates and
Green Building;
- National
and local websites provide free on-line presence
and online customer referral;
- Local,
Regional and National Contractor of the Year
(CotY) Awards program highlight the industry's
finest remodelers;
- NARI logo,
Certificate and NARI Code of Ethics identify
your company as an industry leader;
- Group
purchasing programs reduce members's costs of
doing business;
- Group
Health Insurance program;
- New
on-line estimation program software to create
proposals;
Sincerely,
Julie
Cook
Vice President, Inside Out
etc.
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Floor and
Decor Dinner & Auction - June
23
Join new member
Floor and Decor for a "Mucho Grande"
Mexican buffet extravaganza. NARI members and
their guests are invited.
This is a tremendous opportunity to shop
the store for deals while you meet flooring
manufacturers and learn
about Floor and Decor's products
and special values. You will receive one "Decor
Dollar" for each dollar spent that afternoon and
evening to be used during the live
auction.
You don't want to miss the incredible live
auction, where over $10,000 in prizes will be
given away including a trip to Las Vegas,
Cardinal, Coyote and D'backs tickets, a laptop
computer, a Blue Ray disc player and loads
more.
Doors open at 4:00pm. Dinner at 6:30pm and
the Live Auction follows.
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Top Honors For AZ Fire &
Water Restoration
Thrilled to
have recently been chosen as on the the
Finalists for 2010 Better Business Bureau Ethics
Award, Lyle Book, owner stated "this is an award
that spotlights the way we have always run our
business. Ethical behaviors are the backbone of
our company. We couldn't be more thrilled to
receive such an honor." For more information on
AZ Fire & Water call Shawn Marie Ward at
(480) 775-8000 or visit their website at: www.azfirewater.com.
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It's Time For Our
Annual Summer Social - Wednesday, July 14,
2010
Where:
Dave and Busters Executive Billiard Room
2000
E. Rio
Salao Parkway, Tempe 85281
Time:
6:00pm until
9:00pm
(Dinner will
be served at 6:30pm which includes an Italian
feast)
Cost:
$50 Adults/
$35 children 12 and under.
RSVP:
to Jetta at 480-419-1631
Full payment due by Wednesday,
July 5, 2010
Price
includes FREE Billiards & Shuffle Board
after dinner and a $15 game card good for
$30 worth of play on Wednesdays. Raffles
prizes
too! |
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Increase Your Visibility at NARI
Events
Want to add
greater effectiveness to your networking? Join
the Membership Committee!. Duties include
welcoming guests and introducing them to members
to broaden our networking. Why not take
advantage of the easiest way to build business
by building relationships on the Membership
Committee? Contact Katie Evans, Membership Chair
at katie@componentsas.com or at
480.415.1341. |
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NARI Golf
Outing News
Starfire Golf Course was the setting for 42
golfers who participated in the Best Ball Format
event. Team Westar came in 1st Place, Taking 2nd
was the team from Pella Windows & Doors SW
and Weather Shield Windows and Doors placed 3rd.
Tony Weis won the longest putt, Mark
Montgomery the longest drive and Curtis
Golden won closest to the pin. Big thanks to all
our sponsors and volunteers See the photos
of the foursomes on our website: www.greaterphoenixnari.org. |
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French
Accent Landscaping Creates Oasis in High
Desert and Much More
Chris Martelly
is the master of complete
landscaping design and an expert at finding
the balance of blending tropical dreams and
wants with the the realities of stringent HOA
regulations. That's what he did when he began
the expansion of our backyard in North
Scottsdale.
We love our mountain
views and the surrounding desert which includes
20+ saguaros on our property. When it came to
expanding our backyard, we wanted to boost the
"lush factor" including small palms, loads of
flowers and a grassy area for our 11 year
old boy and two large dogs. Chris listened and
provided us with a backyard that blended the
beauty of the high desert with a true pool
oasis.
Chris came in at the start of
Phase 2 of our yard expansion and we learned
quickly, he had talents unlike others who
had worked for us. He quickly re-designed,
re-irrigated, replanted, planted and
brought stunning lighting to our yard. Plus
he consulted regularly with us and got the
project done, above our expectations and on
time. We now have our paradise complete and
a home to hummingbirds, cactus
wrens and butterflies.
In business since 1997,
Chris's talents also include outdoor kitchens,
full size pools, in-ground jacuzzis & spa
designs, complete irrigation systems, patio
pavers, artistic pavers, pots & fountains,
BBQ grills, fire pits, outdoor lighting, trees
and plants installation, culture stones, and
flower walls.
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DOL &
IRS to Scrutinize Misclassification of
Independent Contractors
Businesses
that utilize independent contractors should be
ready for increased scrutiny. $25 million
was requested by the Department of Labor (DOL)
to enforce wage and hour laws and pursue
employers who misclassify employees as
independent contractors. Another $12 million and
90 new investigators were requested by the Wage
and Hour Division to expand its efforts to
ensure workers are in compliance with the
law. The "Misclassification Initiative"
also supports new targeted efforts to recoup
unpaid payroll taxes due to misclassification
through state audits of problem industries
supported by federal audits. These
industries include: construction, manufacturing,
restaurants and home health care.
Additionally,
the initiative includes a $10.9 million pilot
program that would reward the states that are
the most successful or improved at detecting and
prosecuting employers that fail to pay the
appropriate taxes due to worker
misclassification.
In addition to
the DOL, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will
be scrutinizing independent contractor
arrangements. As part of a National Research
Project on employment taxes, the IRS is due to
audit 6,000 randomly selected companies over the
next three years. The audit will focus on, among
other things, worker
classification.
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