Throughout the month of October, the San Antonio NARI Chapter will be remodeling the bathroom of Tech Sgt. Dan Fye, who lost his left leg and suffered serve damage to his right leg while serving in Afghanistan. NARI is remodeling the entire bathroom, including the counters, cabinets, floors, lights and of course, the shower. The new bathroom will make it easier and less stressful for Fye to bathe.

This project is being done through Wish for Our Heroes.

In 2002, Congress and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry declared May as National Home Improvement Month to celebrate the traditions of home improvements that take place in the spring.

Remodeling Outlook

Each quarter NARI publishes a Business Pulse that measures the current health of the industry and outlook for the near term. It provides insight on specific business issues as well as lobbying efforts. Home improvement spending approached an estimated $315B in 2014, according to Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Information about Remodelers

NARI consists of 51 chapters nationwide. A typical NARI remodeler is:

• Experienced: Average years in business: 21.1
• Educated: 22% of remodeler members have a certified individual on staff holding at least one NARI certification as a remodeler, kitchen and bath remodeler, green certified or universal design.
• Dedicated: 100% are residential remodelers; 56% of sales come from remodeling existing rooms; 36% of remodelers also do commercial remodeling
• Successful: Average project cost $51,500; 46% have gross sales of $1,000,000 and above; 2015 CotY entries totaled more than $85.5 million worth of remodeling projects
• Award Winning: Many have won regional and national CotY Awards and other industry awards and recognition
• Diversified in services: 82% work as the general contractor; 28% work as sub-contractor; 90% provide in-house design services; 46% have dedicated sales personnel.

What are the top 5 remodeling projects?

• Kitchens 82%
• Baths 81%
• Additions 67%
• Basements 51%
• Exterior replacements 50%

Join us for the General Membership Meeting on May 20, 2015. The meeting runs from 11:30 till 1:00. Cost will be $30.00 per person.

Date: May 20, 2015
Where: Pappadeaux, 76 North East Loop 410, SA, 78216
Time: Check In Beginning At 11:00 A.M, Meeting Starts At 11:30
Sponsored By: Waddell & Reed
Speaker: James Groh, MBA, Financial Advisor At Waddell & Reed

About The Presentation

This presentation details a six-step plan to help you achieve financial success — six steps that can take you from where you are now to where you want to be:

• Protect what you have
• Take control of your cash flow
• Invest wisely
• Manage your taxes
• Save for retirement
• Leave a legacy

About The Presenter

James Groh, MBA, is a fully licensed financial advisor at Waddell & Reed, Inc. who serves his clients through investing, insurance, and comprehensive financial planning. Founded in 1937, Waddell & Reed is among the most enduring asset management and financial planning firms in the nation, providing proven investment and planning services to individuals and businesses.

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Other News Of Note

May is our local chapter membership month. Recruit a member. We are waiving the application fee of $50.00. Annual dues are $465.00 a year. Get recruiting and help us grow the San Antonio Chapter!

Don’t forget: May is also National Home Improvement Month!

Join fellow NARI members and guests at the 2015 Skeet Shoot on September 3, 2015, National Shooting Complex located at 5931 Roft Rd. San Antonio,TX 78253 (map).

• 2:00 Start Time
• 1:00 Check in

The cost is $150 per shooter or $550 for a team of four (one person pays)

Download the Shooters Signup Sheet

Register to participate online via the PayPal form below:

Skeet Shoot Sponsorship

Details on sponsoring the Skeet Shoot are included in this PDF: 2015 Skeet Shoot Sponsorships

You may pay for your sponsorship selection(s) using the PayPal form below:

Join us for the General Membership Meeting on June 17, 2015. The meeting runs from 11:30 till 1:00. Cost will be $30.00 per person.

Date: June 17, 2015
Where: Pappadeaux, 76 North East Loop 410, SA, 78216
Time: Check In Beginning At 11:00 A.M, Meeting Starts At 11:30
Speaker: David Rymer, President, Delta Granite and Marble, Inc.

About The Presentation: Stone 101

In this session we’ll review different types of stone; the different definitions of stone available in the market; quarrying techniques, and stone finishes.

We also delve into the geologic and chemical composition of the different varieties of stones. Then we wind up by discussing in a Q and A session what stone are appropriate for which areas of a home and how to properly set a homeowners expectation.

This in an accredited CEU meeting.

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Join us for the General Membership Meeting on July 15, 2015. The meeting runs from 11:30 till 1:00. Cost will be $30.00 per person.

Date: July 15, 2015
Where: Pappadeaux, 76 North East Loop 410, SA, 78216
Time: Check In Beginning At 11:00 A.M, Meeting Starts At 11:30
Speaker: Presentation by Lionel Davila of the Small Business Administration

About The Presentation

Free workshop offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration San Antonio District Office. Find out how the SBA Guaranty Loan Programs can be an option to take care of your business needs such as, starting or expanding your business, working capital, buying land and building, equipment, inventory and more . Learn how you can benefit from free counseling, technical assistance, Federal contract opportunities and other SBA resources designed to help your business succeed.

This in an accredited CEU meeting.

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Join us for the General Membership Meeting on August 19, 2015. The meeting runs from 11:30 till 1:00. Cost will be $30.00 per person.

Date: August 19, 2015
Where: Pappadeaux, 76 North East Loop 410, SA, 78216
Time: Check In Beginning At 11:00 A.M, Meeting Starts At 11:30
Presentation: Using Social Media and Houzz to Promote Your Business (or, How to Houzz Workshop)

About The Presentation

In the presentation we will talk about how to create a strong professional profile and how to use it’s features to communicate with clients and showcase work. It will be very interactive so I suggest bringing computers or tablets and any questions.

This in an accredited CEU meeting.

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