Category Archives: Events

August Membership Meeting

Join us from 11:30AM to 1:00PM on August 16th BIGZ Burger Joint (2303 N. Loop 1604 W., San Antonio, TX 78258) for our next general membership meeting. Gary Javore from Johnson, Christopher, Javore and Cochran Law Firm will be the presenter and will be talking about Construction Law.

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About Gary W. Javore

Gary W. Javore was admitted to practice in the State of Texas in 1978. He joined the firm of Johnson and Christopher in 1981 and became a principal of that firm in 1983. The firm is currently known as Johnson, Christopher, Javore & Cochran, Inc. In 1993 he was elected to the Texas and San Antonio Bar Foundations. He has also been selected for inclusion in Who’s Who in American Law. He has served on the Greater San Antonio Builders Association Board of Directors since 1993 and is the General Counsel for the Association. He was named Associate of the Year in 1994 and Associate Legend in 1996.

Gary has served as an author and lecturer on numerous occasions for the San Antonio Bar Association, Greater San Antonio Builders Association, the Guada-Coma Builders Association, the San Antonio Board of Realtors, the Southern Building Show and Conference, and the National Association of Home Builders, including frequently serving as an instructor for Construction Contracts and the Law for the Graduate Builders Institute. Gary is the principal author of the latest revision of the course.

Gary’s law practice consists primarily of representation of clients in construction and commercial transactions and litigation. He has worked with more than 150 residential builders across the state, helping with business formation, writing contracts (including sales agreements [for spec homes], construction contracts [for BOL’s and custom home construction], remodeling contracts, subcontractor/supplier agreements, and limited warranties, drafting deeds, and assisting builders with the resolution of disputes, both as an advocate and as a mediator/arbitrator. He sits on the American Arbitration Association panels for Consumer, Construction, and Commercial Law and also on the panel for Conflict Solutions of Texas. Gary has been selected for inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” for mediation and arbitration since 2006 and was selected as the Mediation Lawyer of the Year for San Antonio in 2015 and as the Arbitration Lawyer of the Year for San Antonio for 2017.

Gary also works with developers, writing contracts for the development of land, restrictive covenants, and lot sales contracts.

Rehabarama 2017

On May 13, 2017 volunteers, local contractors, students, and neighborhood leaders will join together to revitalize and restore an entire city block with aging housing stock in the historic neighborhood of Denver Heights.

Purpose Of Rehabarama

  • Facilitate community engagement in neighborhood revitalization
  • Foster neighborhood and civic pride
  • Provide opportunities for hands-on service learning and trade specialization
  • Assist low to moderate income households with necessary repair and maintenance
  • Reinforce the Rehabber Club mission to build and support a network of everyday citizens to revitalize San Antonio’s historic buildings

More Information

For more information on Rehabarama, download the official Rehabarama 2017 brochure.

How To Get Involved

To participate on behalf of San Antonio NARI, contact Executive Director Martha Bizzell

NARI Participates in the NEISD Career Expo

The North East ISD Career and Technical Advisory Council will be hosting the 19th annual CareerExpo for middle and high school students. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 25, from 6:00p to 8:00p at the Blossom Athletic Center, located at 12002 Jones Maltsberger Road.

The purpose of the CareerExpo is to inform students of training, educational programs and career opportunities in many different fields. This event may be the first step students have in choosing their career pathway.

If you are a current member of NARI San Antonio in good standing, and would like to represent your company under the NARI tent at this event, please contact Martha Bizzell at martha@cross-tx.com

NARI Habitat for Humanity Work Day 2017

NARI Members will be volunteering a ½ day of work with Habitat For Humanity of San Antonio on February 24th. Contact San Antonio NARI Executive Director Martha Bizzell to participate.

Sponsorship Options

Sponsor the NARI crew! Your donation will help us make a difference. And to show our gratitude, for each $12 you donate we will feature your logo on a crew t-shirt!

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2017 San Antonio NARI Skeet Shoot

The 2017 San Antonio NARI Skeet Shoot is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 at the National Shooting Complex (5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX 78253). Come on out and have a blast! Check in runs from 1:00p – 2:00p and the shooting starts at 2:00p sharp!

See below for registration and sponsorship information.

Registration

  • $150.00 per shooter
  • $550.00 per team of four (one person pays)

Registrations and payment are due by Friday, March 31, 2017. All payments are non-refundable.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Shotgun Sponsor $1,000 Sold
  • Dinner Sponsor $500 Sold
  • Drink Sponsor (water, gatorade) $300 (1 sold, 3 spots available)
  • Beer Sponsor $300 (2 spots available) Sold
  • Station Sponsor $250 (10 spots available) 3 Sold, 7 Left
  • Registration Table Sponsor $200 Sold
  • Table Top Sponsor $200
  • Door Prizes $50 minimum
  • Non-shooter Attendee $30

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Additional Information

Questions can be directed to San Antonio NARI Executive Director Martha Bizzell by email at martha@cross-tx.com or by phone at 210-826-7200