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NADRA members gather on the 17th floor of the historic Biltmore hotel
for NADRA networking dinner in Providence, RI
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| Providenece - Post Event Recap | April 2011 |
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NADRA Launches Another First-Ever Industry Event!
Greetings!
I want to take a minute to thank all of our sponsors and those who attended the NADRA events in Providence, Rhode Island last week. NADRA was "In the House" and we were rocking! This was a first for our industry, and with the success of this one, it certainly will not be the last. We have three more courses to follow in the series to become a Master Deck Builder (MDB) and dates will be announced in the months ahead. Keep in mind; these classes are for more than just the builder. Everyone should be on deck for the opportunity to attend. Can you imagine if the sales person at the lumber yard, the manufactures representative, or even the person at the factory had a better understanding of what is involved when installing the products of our industry? I guarantee you that anyone who attends will learn something. The NADRA education series is going to change our industry and I want you to be there with us as we do.
To learn more about future NADRA educational events, or to submit a proposal to our education committee, please contact us at: Info@NADRA.org
Shawn Miller
NADRA President
Shawn@NADRA.org
Shawn Miller, NADRA President addressing NADRA
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"Let Harry Handyman be on notice: NADRA builders are coming with credentials!"
"I am extremely proud to have had a hand in this inaugural event. The first course toward our first-ever class of Professional Deck Builders was presented by Glenn Mathewson with the energy and knowledge that few could offer. His class was certainly more than anyone had expected. And the technical courses offered by our sponsors-TimberTech and Fiberon-are exactly what our builder members have been asking for. Let Harry Handyman be on notice: NADRA builders are coming with credentials."
~ Gary Daley, NADRA Directors, Education Committee Chair, America's Deck Builder
"I want to thank NADRA for organizing the training event last week in Providence. The participation was excellent and was very worth our while to be able to start an accreditation program for our product line with NADRA's help. One of my favorite parts was when the builders starting sharing tips and tricks with each other that dovetailed in with what I was presenting. I look forward to our next session and seeing the program grow."
~ Paul Young, Director of Sales, Fiberon
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 NADRA Networking Dinner:
Over 75 Industry professionals gathered the evening before the big day of education for a networking dinner on the 17th floor of the historic Biltmore hotel. About 40 of those attendees were from NADRA's very own New England Chapter.
"Kudos to all involved. The ballroom at the Providence Biltmore was an inspirational venue with beautiful views from high above the city. Got there in time to attend the New England chapter meeting and it looks like their off to an exceptional start. Having the national board members show up at the meeting to answer questions and offer guidance was an added benefit. The Networking dinner was as expected, a great time. Sharing my time with old friends and making some new ones, all with a common goal of elevating NADRA builders to a higher standard, makes me proud to be a part of it all."
~ Ken Kroog, NADRA Builder Member - Deckscapes, Inc.
A Word from Fred Aldrich, NADRA NE Chapter President: I would like to thank all those who attended our chapter meeting this past week in Providence, R.I. It is truly an exciting time in our industry and the events last week are a great example of that excitement. At our third meeting of the New England chapter we had more than 40 members and prospective members join us in Providence. In addition we were joined by members of the Board of Directors of the National NADRA. This was a great turnout for a chapter that had its first meeting in February. Read more on NADRA's Blog:  "It was a thrill for us, The New England chapter (who are still in our infancy), to meet the National board members. They provided so much knowledge and experience for us to follow. It was a proud moment for many of us, especially since we've worked so hard to get this chapter up and running. To be acknowledged by the National board and to have them praise the work we've been doing so far really means a lot. I could feel the sense of pride among the local officers for our chapter. It was an important moment for us, and it feels good to be a part of something so many people believe in." ~ Otto Kinzel, NADRA NE Chapter VP , Fiberon Field Specialist "Supporting and promoting the many benefits of NADRA membership is a natural extension of the Boston Cedar core educational philosophy. We are thrilled to be a part of the rapid development of the New England chapter and look forward to a long-term relationship with this great organization and its members." ~Scott Babbitt, Boston Cedar, Brand Specialist
"It was a rare privilege to be able to sit in on the New England chapter meeting, to see the energy of this new chapter, and share face to face what our other NADRA chapters have been doing to pull off successful Deck for a Soldier® campaigns. The launch of the first in a series of educational classes on deck code presented by NADRA's Technical Advisor, Glenn Mathewson was well attended and filled with information all in our industry need to know to be current and relevant. Our show sponsors, TimberTech and Fiberon, also provide certification classes on the proper use and installation of their product lines - also very successful. All this combined with JLC Live, one of the most vibrant remodeling shows, made for a fantastic time of reconnecting with old friends - making new ones, and being engaged with some of the best our industry has to offer."
~Ray Steward, NADRA Director & Builder Member, RWS Decks, Inc. |
Tony Groh, TimberTech Northeast Regional Sales Manager states:
"I was very impressed with the regional NADRA event last week in Providence. The quality of the NADRA member contractors is very evident. It is refreshing to participate in presentations where the audience is so engaged and the questions so insightful. It was obvious that those present are on a continuous quest to improve their craft. Thanks for the opportunity to be involved and I look forward to the next event."
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Otto Kinzel, NADRA NE Chapter Vice President,
Fiberon Field Specialist states:
"It was wonderful to have everyone who's involved with the New England chapter able to rub elbows with members from other areas of the country. During the day a lot of us are competitors; but events like the NADRA dinner make it possible to put business aside, and have a few laughs with our colleagues. We get to see each other's human side. It's events like this that helps to build the bond of respect and unity within our business, and amongst our active members. In these tough economic times, it's critical that we have a cohesive voice and stick together. I feel like the NADRA dinner was a big step forward towards realizing that reality". |
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Tables set for dinner, thanks to Dinner Sponsors:
Boston Cedar, Harvey Building Products & CertainTeed
NADRA Directors & Members gathered for a rare group photo opp! |
 NADRA's Technical Advisor, Glenn Mathewson:
"The education event in Rhode Island was a success! I'm certain the attendees left with a stronger grasp of how to design and build a deck with a greater respect for the existing structure. For those working towards their MDB certification, I hope the class was an aid to completing their exam.
I really enjoyed meeting so many members and guests from the northeast and I hope they can say the same. Attending the New England chapter meeting with the Board of Directors was great, and I hope it was encouraging to prospective members. The dinner was a blast, the Biltmore hotel was a great location, and timing for the event for just before the JLC show was a perfect way to maximize travel. I look forward to presenting the next class in the series at the next NADRA event!"
Glenn Mathewson, MCP
NADRA Technical Advisor
"Do it right or don't do it at all"
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