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Regional Education & Dinner Event 12/9/08:
 
To: NADRA Members & Friends  
 

Please join us for The NADRA "Deck Framing Connection Class"
Taught by Jim Mailey of Simpson Strong-Tie  FREE
 
And the First Ever Regional Dinner & Meeting
 $40-Member     $50/Non-Member 
 
We believe so much in this course and its impact on your business for 2009 that we are offering the course on 12/9/08 for FREE. Consider it an early  present for the Holidays. Clear your schedule & bring your crew.
Whatever you do... 
DON'T miss this class.
 

Did you know that 4.6 million existing homes will be sold in 2009?
 
.... 40% have decks! 
 
160 decks were just recently rebuilt in Plymouth Meeting, PA totaling $875,000.00!
165 decks were rebuilt in NJ totaling $1.3 MILLION!
600 in Minnesota!
 All due to compliant issues and failure.
 
Have you worked with your home inspector about using
NADRA's Deck Evaluation Checklist?
 
Are YOU going to do any of the work on these decks? You KNOW they're not code compliant!!! This class will help you see untapped potential in unseen markets. 
  
The First 15 NADRA Builder Owner Members that sign up for The "DECK FRAMING CONNECTION CLASS" will receive a FREE PROCCS QuikDrive Collated Deck Tool Combo Kit (limited 1 per company $300.00 Value) 
 
Did you previously take this course? Take it Again! The class has expanded - new standards in code that were developed in 2008 will be effective in 2009.... and it's FREE!
 
Did you know all exterior applications will require a minimum G185 Galvanized Steel?
Learn why ...
 
Join Us:
 
December 9th, 2008
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungie, PA 18062  
 
 
Registration EXTENDED
 If you haven't faxed or emailed your registration forms, it's NOT too late!
Send them in now.
 
 RSVP by filling out a registration form provided HERE
If you would like to sponsor a vendor table contact: 1.888.623.7248 or click HERE
 
 
      

                             Simpson Strong-Tie Logo            Deck Cometition 2008 Winners

 

                              Trex          Azek

 
 
                          fiberon                  FastenMaster
 
 
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Why Join Us on December 9th
 
12:00 - 4:00 Deck Framing Connection Class
FREE
 
  Objectives: After successfully completing this course you will be able to:
Identify common causes of deck failures
Put into practice standards and methods of code compliant connections
Choose fasteners and connectors for specific applications 
 
 NADRA Certification Course: Upon successfully passing the test offered at the end of this course, you will receive a certificate good for a period of two years for Deck Framing Connections as taught by Simpson Strong-Tie. Although you do not need to be a NADRA member to attend this seminar, you must be a current NADRA member to be eligible to take the test. All will receive a certificate of attendance.
 
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4:00 - 5:00    Azek Presentation
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5:15 - 9:00   Regional Chapter Dinner, Meeting & Awards
 $40-Member     $50/Non-Member 
 
 
 
                    Cocktail Hour:                         5:15 - 6:15 Sponsored by TREX & Fiberon
                    Dinner:                                    6:30 - 7:30
                    Regional Meeting & Awards:     7:30 - 9:00
 
Of all the many benefits with NADRA none is more powerful than the exchange of ideas with NADRA members and fellow industry professional. This is NADRA's first ever Regional Chapter Event. Clear your schedule, bring a guest and join us for the evening.
 
Please contact NADRA HQ if you have any questions: 1.888.623.7248
Directions:
 
Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center
101 Doe Mountain Lane
Macungie, PA 18062
610-682-7100
Toll Free: 1-866-SKI-AT-BC
info@skibearcreek.com 
 
From Philadelphia (54 miles)
Take I-476 North (the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) to exit 44/Quakertown. Turn right onto Route 663 South towards Pennsburg. Turn right onto Route 29 North and follow to the Route 100 intersection. Continue straight at traffic light (do not follow 100/29) for 4 miles to Bear Creek.

From the Philadelphia Airport
Follow I-95 South for about 2 miles. Merge onto I-476 North. Follow directions from Philadelphia.

From New Jersey/New York (60-90 miles)
Take 1-78 West to Route 100 South via exit 49A/Trexlertown. Follow Route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue ½ mile to Bear Creek.

From Wilmington/Baltimore/D.C. (65-120 miles)
Take 1-95 North into Pennsylvania. Take I-476 North (the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) to exit 44/Quakertown. Turn right onto Route 663 South towards Pennsburg. Turn right onto Route 29 North and follow to the Route 100 intersection. Continue straight at traffic light (do not follow 100/29) for 4 miles to Bear Creek.

From Harrisburg (60 miles)
Take I-78 East to Route 100 South via the Trexlertown exit. Follow Route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue ½ mile to Bear Creek.

From Reading/Lancaster (25-60 miles)
Take Route 222 North through Temple. Turn right onto Route 73 East and continue ½ mile to first traffic light. Turn left at light. Follow approximately 15 miles to Bear Creek.

From Allentown (12 miles)
Take Route 222 South to Route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue ½ mile to Bear Creek. From the Lehigh Valley Airport: Take Route 22 West to Route 100 South via exit 49A/Trexlertown. Follow route 100 South into Macungie. Turn right onto Church Street (becomes Mountain Road) and continue 5 miles to "T". Turn left onto State Street and continue 1/2 mile to Bear Creek.
 

About Bear Creek Mountain Resort

 
  

Bear Creek

 
 Discounted room rates available for overnight guests. Call 1.610.682.7100
and mention that you are with the NADRA group.

Bear Creek Mountain Resort & Conference Center is a first class facility located on more than 330 acres in scenic Berks County, Pennsylvania. The resort features skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing winter activities and hiking, biking, fishing and boating during the summertime. Relax at their bar and restaurant, The Grille at Bear Creek, pamper your wife or significant other at their full service spa, The Spa at Bear Creek*, or spend the night at their luxurious on-site hotel, The Inn at Bear Creek, with indoor pool and outdoor pool* and hot tubs.

 

 

It is the  mission of the North American Deck and
Railing Association (NADRA) to provide a unified
source for the professional development,  promotion,
growth, and sustenance of the Deck and Railing
building industry in North America so that members
can exceed the expectations of their customers.
 
We hope you take advantage of this great opportunity!
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
SIncerely,
 
NADRA HQ