Greetings!
Welcome to the June issue of The BUZZ.
NADRA Headquarters has been taking some time during your busy season to reach out to current and new benefit providers to find ways to help our members. Please take some time to read through the new benefit highlighted below.
NADRA is only as strong as its members that support us.
We are here for you. Your industry has a voice, NADRA IS that voice but we need your support. If you have questions, concerns, comments we want to know! Pass them along to: Info@NADRA.org.
NADRA Rocks!
Your home team here at NADRA Headquarters,
Michael, Margie and Heather Beaudry
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From The Deck of The President
 Wow! Does anybody else wonder where this year is going? Here we find ourselves in the middle of summer and picking up speed. We are certainly still seeing a wide range of business in the different areas of the country...one week so busy you can't possibly get it all finished and the next calling the phone company for a line check! I have heard many different ways that companies are getting thru this year but the one main theme has been "working hard and doing more". In some ways it is really nice to get back to the basics of business (providing good service and working for the sale) but I just wish it would have been a little more subtle transition!
Here at the NADRA office things are crazy just like they are for you. So many things always happening that it is hard to share them all. The web site www.nadra.org is a must use tool for you to keep track of all the happenings and events. Be sure to read the article below on the award recently given to the Deck for a Soldier. Also, DeckExpo and our annual meeting are coming up fast. It is time to make your plans and find new ways to help your business. There are so many ways that NADRA can help your business and the industry but it all starts with you. What are you doing to help promote the association? Have you joined your local chapter or looked into forming one? Have you looked at helping out on one of our committees? (What a great thing to tell your customers...I am on a xyz committee helping the industry) Do you advertise and tell your customers that you belong to NADRA? When consumers realize that there is a professional association of Deck Builders and you are a member it gives them more confidence in your abilities and lets them know you are a committed professional. Have you set up your link on the web site so customers in your area can find you and you can receive leads? I hear some people say they are not getting anything from the association only to find out they have not done anything themselves. There are so many services available but you have to take advantage of them it won't happen by itself. We are more than happy to help and answer questions give us a call or email me shawn@nadra.org We want you to prosper!
Happy selling
Shawn Miller
NADRA President
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NADRA News
The North American Deck and Railing Association has been added to ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership's 2009 Associations Advance America Honor Roll for our Deck For a SoldierŪ Program.
The Deck For a Soldier ProgramŪ is one of only 8 selected for this recognition, and serves a great example of the vital role associations play in improving the quality of life in communities across the country.
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Special Thanks To
The "Enlisted NADRA Members"
Amazing Decks
American Deck, Inc.
American Deck Bayside
American Deck Northwest
Archadeck of Morris
Archadeck of Hunterdon
Atlantic Building Products, Inc.
Azek Building Products
Barrett Contracting
Culpeper
Creative Craftsman
Decks R Us - NJ
Decks R Us Elite - MD
Elite Decks and Outdoor Living
FastenMaster
Fiberon
Heritage Decks
Knock On Wood Custom Decks
Leisure Specialties
NJ Custom Decks
Parksite
Phoenix Manufacturing
ProBuilt Construction, Inc.
Pro Deck Supply
RWS Decks, Inc.
Sawdust, Ltd
Shotwell Contracting
Simpson Strong-Tie
Smart Choice Decks
SMS Contracting
Snavely Forest Products
Stock Building Supply
Tide Water Remodeling
Tiger Claw
TimberTech
TW Ellis Home Improvement & Contractors
TW Perry
Trex
Winward Sales
Check out the NADRA pages in the July/August issue of Professional Deck Builder Magazine for a full page on this special award.
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NADRA & DeckExpo 2009
indianapolis 2009 | exhibits: October 28 - 30 | conference: October 27 - 30 | indiana convention center, indianapolis, indiana USA
It's that time again! NADRA HQ is busy gearing up for DeckExpo 2009!
We have a great golf outing planned for Monday before the show and plans for what looks like the best annual meeting yet are well underway! COMING SOON will be several important emails all about NADRA and this years DeckExpo, be sure to read them and to sign up for all the fun NADRA events! |
NADRA Announces New Benefit ~ Effective Immediately!
Genisys Credit Union:
You asked for it. We delivered! After listening to your needs, we've added new benefits to help you with your business.
NADRA Partners with Genisys Credit Union to offer you, our members a full array of superior financial services. To name a few:
- Choice of Checking Accounts
- Risk-Free Savings
- Investment Planning Services
- ***Low Interest Loans
- Credit Cards
- National Shared Branches
- Direct Deposit and Payroll Deduction
- Convenient Access. Anytime. Anywhere.
Click on Genisys Logo for more information! | |
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NADRA Honors Builder Member, O'Noonan Construction for Pink Ribbon Project :
O'Noonan Construction is now in its second year as a member of NADRA. Many of you reading this have participated in NADRA's Deck For a Soldier projects, or have read about them. Like you, Patrick Noonan, owner of O'Noonan Construction believes in giving back. While on the phone with Pat a few months back we asked him how business was going. He mentioned he and his wife Julie, were busy with their own special project. We asked Pat to keep NADRA HQ in the loop during this project. It is with great honor we pass on to you Pat's story about "The House That Hope Built."
"Being a member of NADRA gives us the step up on the competition before we even step in the door. I remember reading some of the articles on "deck for a soldier" while I was planning this project and being inspired by them"
~Patrick Noonan, O'Noonan Construction
Pat Noonans Story:
Watch Twin Cities Live Segment Here
When I first met with Amy and Harry to begin discussing the plans for their remodel, I walked away with the feeling that I would get this job, that I wanted this job. Call it optimism, call it 17 years of builder's instinct and hundreds of client meetings, or just call it a personal connection, but my gut told me that I was going to get this job.
I will never forget the day Amy told me of her diagnosis. Though I had only had a few hours of interaction with her, it affected me on a very personal level. It had nothing to do with business or with the loss of a potential project. It had to do with the past experience of watching my Mother battle breast cancer, with having two kids about the same age as Amy's and with feeling like this could be my wife. I told her that it wasn't the last page, that it was a curable diagnosis and that when she beat cancer we would pick up where we left off.
A month later my phone rang. It was Amy, calling from her chemo chair. She told me she was not going to let cancer dictate her life. She was going to beat this and wanted to come home to a new house and a new life. I was humbled. I knew I had to make this project happen and I was determined to make a difference: not for my business, but for Amy and her family.
I picked up the phone and started calling my subcontractors and suppliers. I thought it was futile; in this economy, who would be willing to cut their prices and help someone they never met? That was when my faith in the inherent good in people was restored. Across the board, people started to help. The project began to gain momentum and we even started adding to the scope of the remodel. Six months later, I was able to give Amy and Harry the keys to their new home. Without a doubt, it was the proudest moment of my career. Without the help of everyone involved, this project would never have broken ground and certainly would never have been what it is. Thank you for your time to tour and support this project and cause.
Before
After
Amy and Her Daughters
View Pink Project Sponsors here.
To read more about Pat's project, click here.
To see more photos and the special article By SUSIE EATON HOPPER, Special to the Star Tribune click here. |
The North American Deck & Railing Association Wants to Hear From You!
Do you have input or suggestions for The BUZZ? Did you know you can submit advertorials and even sponsor The BUZZ? You can reach top industry professionals by working with NADRA. We want to hear from you. Do you have a funny story, concern, tip or article you would like to submit? Please contact me today to learn more.
NADRA Rocks!
Heather Beaudry
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New & Renewing NADRA Members:
New Builder Members:
Bremman Construction Company, Inc.
Diversified Plus Decks
New Distributor Members:
Deck Expressions
New Manufacturer Members:
Shoreline Vinyl Systems, Inc.
Renewing Builder Members:
N&L Decks R Us
Rainaway Deck Drain Systems, Inc.
Deck & Patio Co.
American Deck Northwest, Inc.
The Deck Guys
Custom Built Inc.
Renewing Associate Members:
The Luxwood Corpporation
Compton Sales, Inc.
Renewing Distributors:
TW Perry
Renewing Manufacturer Members:
Fasco America, Inc.
BW Creative Wood Industries / Rail Simple
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NADRA's MEDIA KIT will introduce you to the many sponsorship opportunities available to you as a NADRA member. Please take a moment to review the following valuable information HERE NADRA's Media Kit can also be found on the homepage of www.NADRA.org | |
