NARIGC Committees draw on the skills and interests of a broad cross-section of the membership to develop programs of interest and importance to our local members. They also provide a wonderful opportunity for member connection and networking.

We are looking for volunteers to serve on each of our committees.  I have listed the Committees below with a brief description of their purpose.  Please respond to this email and let me know on which Committee you would like to serve:

NARI to the Rescue Committee

Responsible for finding community service project for the members to participate in.  Meets as needed.  Chair: Tony Tripp, atripp12740@att.net.

 

Education Committee

Responsible for developing and administering NARIGC education and certification programs, including setting requirements, promotion and monitoring progress.  Meets monthly. Chair: Wayne Pierce, pierceWSP@aol.com.

 

Ethics & Bylaws Committee

Responsible for monitoring and awareness of the grievance procedure, hearing grievance complaints and upholding the ethical standards of the association.  Responsible for adherence to and changes of the by-laws.  Meets as needed. Chair: Jim Ziegler, jziegler@spklaw.com.

 

Finance Committee

Responsible for developing and monitoring the annual budget, reviewing the annual audit, and monitoring the internal controls and financial status of NARIGC timely.  Responsible for overseeing the timely filing of the annual Federal & IL State tax returns.  This committee meets as needed.

 

Government Affairs Committee

Responsible for recommending policy on legislative issues, increasing member involvement in the legislative process and monitoring regulatory issues.  Pursuing state licensing in the best interest of the membership of NARIGC.  This committee meets as needed. Chair: Jim Ziegler, jziegler@spklaw.com.

 

Public Relations Committee

Responsible for developing programs to promote NARIGC and the remodeling industry to the consuming public as well as within the industry.  Publicize the significance and awareness of NARIGC activities.  Promote the community seminar program.  Responsible for soliciting sponsorship on the website.  Also includes Remodeling Excellence Awards Subcommittee.  Meets on the 4th Wednesday of the month, 8:00 a.m. Elly's Pancake House, Arlington Heights. Chair: Patty Petersen, patty@saveconcrete.com.

 

Membership Committee

Responsible for development of new members, recruitment and retention.  Establish goal objectives, program strategy and campaign programs.  Includes Home Show subcommittees. Meets as needed. Chair: John Oetking, john@astreetbuilders.com.

 

Programs & Meetings

Responsible for providing informative, educational, value laden speakers and social events for monthly dinner meetings that will provide benefit to the majority of members.  Also responsible for meeting site selection. Includes Golf sub-committee.  Meets monthly.  Contact Chair for meeting location.  Chair: Sherry Schultz, sschultz@flooranddecor.com.

 

Vendors Council

Responsible for fostering business relationships with members. Has the ability to recognize and promote the strengths of each type of member.  By encouraging and developing these relationships programs benefiting the entire membership. Also in charge of annual Vendors night.  Meets as needed. Chair: Tim Dallas, tim.dallas@geberit.com.