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November 14
Annual REMMIES/
Leadership Dinner
6:00-8:30pm
Sir Francis
Drake Hotel
450 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 395-8550
December 6
Holiday Party &
Networking Event
5:30-8:00pm
Heath Ceramics
2900 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
January 9
January Chapter Meeting
6-8:30pm
Location TBD
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NARI's Mission,
Core Purpose,
and Big Audacious Goal
NARI Membership,
News and
2012 Leadership |
SFBA NARI
MISSION STATEMENT SFBA NARI embraces the entire remodeling community and provides members with the benefits of a national organization dedicated to the remodeling industry. We offer members opportunities for enhanced professionalism, camaraderie, business growth, and success through education, advocacy, networking, recognition and promotion. We create opportunities to inform the public about NARI through educational activities, community service, public relations and our everyday interactions.
NARI'S CORE PURPOSE To advance and promote the remodeling industry's professionalism, product and vital public purpose.
NARI'S BIG AUDACIOUS GOAL All remodelers will want to be part of NARI and customers will insist on contracting with our members. SFBA NARI MEMBERSHIP $430 - Annual Dues
$50 - New Membership Application Fee To see all the benefits of membership or to get an application, visit or call (415) 391-2886.
SFBA NARI NEWS Published monthly by the San Francisco Chapter of NARI. Opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors and not necessarily those of the members, officers or directors of SFBA NARI.
2012 SFBA NARI LEADERS
Officers Co-Presidents: Mark Calender Matt Podesta Vice President: Chip Doyle Secretary: Treve Johnson Treasurer: Adam Haedt
Chairman of the Board:
David Ostrom,
MCR, CKBR
Executive Director: Judy Tufo
Board Counsel: Bryant Byrnes Michael Hamman Jeff Kann Sally Power
Mike Roth
Delegates To
NARI National:
Everett Collier, CR
David Freer
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SFBA NARI
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P.O. Box 883783
San Francisco, CA
94188-3783
Judy Tufo
Executive Director
(415) 391-2886
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Golf Tournament Success
REMMIES/Leadership Dinner
Officer & Committee Elections |
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FORE! For those unfamiliar with the golf term, it is an expression used to warn anyone that could be in striking distance of a ball's trajectory. If you were near our group,
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you may have heard fore! shouted a few times. Our 7th Annual Golf Tournament was a great success. Although weather conditions were less than ideal, everyone enjoyed playing golf and interacting with all the different sponsors located throughout the course.
Congratulations to the winners of the tournament, Doug Dow and Team California Closets. This group is headed for the PGA Tour! A tremendous thanks to Golf Tournament Director, Adam Haedt, for orchestrating this event and also to our Club Pro Sponsors Cambria USA and Stone Etc., led by Deborah Greene and Natalie Raya, respectively. During the evening, we all enjoyed the music of JazKatz, and the raffle prizes were incredible with three custom bathroom vanities being donated by Cambria USA and Stone Etc.
Thanks to all of the sponsors who contributed to this event and to all the attendees for making our Tournament a success!
The REMMIES & Leadership Awards celebration is two weeks away. The event will be at the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, which is an historic property with a beautif
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ul banquet room. I would encourage members who have submitted projects to consider the following: 1) Invite your clients who you believe would appreciate having their projects recognized; 2) Bring your employees who worked on these projects as another way of acknowledging their contributions; 3) Bring other team members who were critical to the outcome of the project such as architects, designers and/or contractors. The REMMIES is a special event and an excellent way of reflecting back upon the success of the work you have completed, acknowledging the parties that were involved in the outcome, and projecting forward to how you can successfully market your recognition!
In our last President's message, we recognized a new member that had submitted her candidacy for the Chapter's Board of Directors. We would like to continue that acknowledgement this month with another member, Doug Coe, who has submitted his candidacy for the Board of Directors. We continue to encourage new and existing members to get involved in the Chapter. With the new Board and Officers that will be sworn in at the REMMIES/Leadership celebration, the new leadership team will quickly determine how they will lead the Chapter going forward in 2013. There will be plenty of opportunities for members to participate within the different Committees. Please join us and share your ideas and creativity.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the REMMIES & Leadership Dinner!
Mark
Mark Calender
2012 Chapter Co-President
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7th Annual SFBA NARI Golf Tournament Recap | | |
7th Annual Tourney A Big Success
The 7th Annual SFBA NARI Golf Tournament was held on Thursday,
October 11, 2012 at the Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland CA.  Many thanks to Deborah Green and staff of Cambria and Natalie Raya and staff of Stone Etc., our Club Pro Sponsors, for their assistance in making the Tournament a big success.
A big thank you also goes out to our Par, Table Top, Mulligan, and Custom Sponsors for their support of our Tournament. We would not be able to host such a successful event without the support of all of our Sponsors.
Despite the cold and blustery weather, we had 75 golfers participate in the Tournament. Congratulations to Doug Dow and Team California Closets for their first place win again this year. They are the team to beat!
After the Tournament, golfers were joined by other NARI members and friends to enjoy a wonderful bbq dinner, jazz stylings by Bill Essert and his JazKatz band, and a fantastic raffle! Custom vanities were among the fabulous items that were given as raffle prizes.
Our thanks also go out to the Metropolitan Golf Links and to the Wedgewood Catering & Banquet Center for hosting our event again this year.
A great time was had by all.
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2012 REMMIES/Leadership Awards Dinner | | |
Annual Awards Dinner at Sir Francis Drake Hotel on November 14, 2012
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The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NARI 
Invites You to Attend the
2012
REMMIES/Leadership Awards Dinner
In Recognition of Excellence and Leadership
In the Remodeling Industry
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sir Francis Drake Hotel
Franciscan Ballroom
450 Powell Street at Union Square
San Francisco, CA 94108
Business Attire
Cocktails &
Hors D'Oeuvres
6:00pm
Dinner
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Dinner in the beautiful Franciscan Ballroom includes salad, main course, and dessert. Main course selections are:
- Choice #1 - Chicken Involtini with Apricot Onion Jam and Pan Sauce with Rosemary
- Choice #2 - Grilled Pork Chop with Roasted Apple Farro and Cider Sauce
- Choice #3 - Chef's Choice Vegetarian Option
Reservations Are Required
$75 Per Person
Please RSVP With Your Main Course Selection
On Our Website Registration and Payments Page
Deadline for Reservations is
Monday, November 12 Please Make Your Reservations Early!
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Recommended Parking Garages
Near the Sir Francis Drake Hotel:
Ellis-O'Farrell Garage, 123 O'Farrell Street - (415) 986-4800
Mason-O'Farrell Garage, 325 Mason Street - (415) 673-6757
Pro Park, 500 Mason Street Garage - (415) 829-3921
Sutter-Stockton Garage, 330 Sutter Street - (415) 982-8370
Four Fifty Sutter Street Garage, 450 Sutter Street - (415) 421-4444
Union Square Garage (between Powel and Stockton Streets) Entrance on Geary Street - (415) 397-0631
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SAVE THE DATE - SFBA NARI Holiday Party & Networking Event | | |
Joint Annual Holiday Party and Networking Event with ASID and AIASF
December 6, 2012
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Wooden Window Community Breakfast | | |
Next Community Breakfast at Wooden Window, Oakland
November 7, 2012, 8:30-10:30am
TO RSVP FOR THIS BREAKFAST,
CLICK THE LINK BELOW:
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We Welcome the Following SFBA NARI Member:
DMS Interiors
San Francisco, CA
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| 2011 REMMIES Winners Showcase | | | Each month we feature photos of a current REMMIES winner for 2011:
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SFBA NARI Sponsorships and Advertising Programs
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Sponsorships and Avertising Programs
Market Your Business to NARI Members and Friends
San Francisco Bay Area NARI offers a variety of advertising and sponsorship packages for you to market your business. We offer you the following advertising and sponsorship packages to provide information and market your products or services:
- REMMIES/Leadership Dinner Sponsorships
- Golf Tournament Sponsorships
- Chapter Meeting Sponsorships
- Advertising Sponsorships in Monthly Newsletter
- Advertising Sponsorships on SFBA NARI Website
- Education / Certification Sponsorships
- Co-sponsorships are available; Partner with Another Member
- Full Year Sponsorship Packages
For more information about the our sponsorship and advertising programs, please contact one of the Chairs of our Business Development Committee, David Ostrom (david@collier-ostrom.com) or Marc Lindsell (marc@2marchitecture). You may also contact Judy Tufo, Executive Director by phone at (415) 391-2886 or by email (judy@sfbanari.org).
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NARI Survey for Title 24 Training Needs | | |
2012 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards - Title 24, Part 6
NARI has been contacted by McLain ID Consulting, a company that specializes in training needs analyses, about a survey they are conducting-under the auspices of the Public Utility Commission-to determine what kind of training would best meet the needs of building contractors and tradespeople in light of the upcoming 2013 California Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24, Part 6).
By participating in this survey (which will take about 10-15 minutes of your time), you would be helping them focus in on the best way for you to receive the information and training you may need to understand and comply with current and upcoming code.
If you choose to participate, you will be entered into a drawing in which 20 participants will win a $50 gift card from a major retailer. To indicate the store you would like to receive a gift card from if you are selected, and to take the survey, simply click the link below and take the survey. The deadline to take the survey is November 16, 2012.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/69TD6YW
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JLC Live Northwest 2012 | | |
Oregon Convention Center | Portland, OR
December 5-7, 2012
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2013 Contractor of the Year (CotY) Program | | |
CotY Program for Projects Finished Between July 1, 2011-November 30, 2012
CotY Deadline is November 30 - Get Your Projects In!
NARI members across the nation are invited to compete for the prestigious 2013 CotY Awards in recognition of their achievements for remodeling projects finished between July 1, 2011 and November 30, 2012. Each year, NARI has both first-time entrants and seasoned participants that go home with Regional and National Awards.
No matter what your CotY experience level, follow these easy steps to be sure your entry is given full consideration by the judges and your work receives the recognition it deserves.
Why You Should Enter
Companies - from one-person shops to the largest remodeling firms - report that winning this award is a major factor in enhancing their image within the industry and with prospective customers, and is a major morale booster for their employees. The numerous marketing opportunities available to CotY winners help set your business apart from other remodeling companies, and NARI helps by providing tools and resources to make the most of this distinguished honor.
~Renovation Style- Every year at CotY judging, editors from Meredith's Better Homes & Gardens special interest home publications attend. They attend in order to look at each and every project binder entered into the CotYs. In addition to featuring a CotY entry in every issue of Renovation Style magazine, these editors also oversee other home/shelter publications and often a project catches their eye for feature in another of their publications. They consider both winners and non-winners. Don't miss this rare opportunity to get your work
showcased in front of these influential editors.
~NARI Green Project Recognition- The NARI Green Project Recognition Program is available to all CotY contractor entrants. Participants meeting specified criteria based on the CotY category entered will be recognized
for sustainable and eco-friendly remodeling practices regardless of CotY winning status. See Green Recognition for full details.
~NARI Universal Design Project Recognition- The NARI Universal Design Project Recognition Program is available to all CotY contractor entrants. Participants meeting specified criteria based on the CotY category
entered will be recognized for meeting universal design standards regardless of CotY winning status. With the launch of this program, the existing Residential Universal Design category was retired, thereby allowing entrants
the opportunity to enter into the appropriate category as well and obtain recognition for universal design work. See Universal Design Recognition for full details.
~Alliance Partner Project Recognition- New for 2013- NARI is teaming up with its Alliance Partners on projects selected as Regional Winners. This program year will include recognition by CEDIA for winning projects that
included a CEDIA member on the project team. Check off the appropriate box on the entry from.
~NARI Promotions - NARI sends press releases announcing both regional and national winners to more than 10,000 publications nationwide, many that request imagery from the award-winning projects. All winners receive
press release templates ready for customization and distribution in their local markets.
For a complete CotY Packet for 2013, please click on the link below:
2013 CotY Program Rules & Forms
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Advertisers and Sponsors Corner
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NARI Member Benefit - Home Depot Rebate Program
By Judy Tufo
Executive Director
NARI has a great new program that can earn money for you! A s you may know, NARI has a relationship with The Home Depot. We want to leverage this relationship to put money back in your pocket.
As part of the program, you can receive a 2% rebate based on purchases you make at The Home Depot. All NARI members in good standing are eligible for this rebate. The 2% rebate is paid by The Home Depot directly to you twice per year. In order to begin earning your rebate, you must be enrolled in the program and then register the accounts you use or plan to use to pay for items at The Home Depot (i.e. credit cards, checking accounts, and keytag accounts). To make it as easy as possible for you to take advantage of this rebate, we have put together three simple options to get enrolled and register your accounts:
Go to: https://cpr.homedepot.com
- Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the Program Enrollment Guide (link is below).
- Call the toll free number (866) 333-3551, and a Home Depot Support Center associate will enroll you and register your payment information (their support center will call this "tenders"). Please be sure to tell the representative that you are in the NARI Program.
- If the Home Depot Support Center has not received a call from you and you are not enrolled nor registered any tenders, they will call you to complete the enrollment process!
Home Depot - NARI Member Registration Guide
We wanted you to know about this process so you could register immediately and start earning your rebate. This is one of the most valuable benefits you receive as a NARI member, so if you have not completed steps 1 or 2 as outlined above, you should expect a call from The Home Depot Support Center team. If you receive a call from The Home Depot Support center, you should know:
- The representative will tell you they are calling about the NARI rebate program
- They will ask for your company name, address phone, email etc.
- They will give you a user name and password
- They will ask to register your "tenders". This means that they will ask you for the credit card, checking, and keytag account numbers you currently use or plan to use at The Home Depot.
In order to ensure you are speaking with an authorized account representative, please ask them for the verification code. The code is "NARI402". This is for your protection, so you can feel safe providing this information over the phone. It's your verification that they are authorized to call you.
Once the code is confirmed, you know that you may safely share your credit card information. The representative will not ask you for the "CID" number on your card so do not share that information.
All credit card and bank account information is immediately encrypted by the system. It is stored and accessed by processes that are audited and compliant with PCI (Payment Card Industry) standards for security and privacy so your information is safe.*
We are anxious to have you earn this benefit. If you have any questions, please call or email Judy Carlsen directly at NARI National. She can be reached at
(847) 298-9200 or at info@nari.org.
THIS IS A GREAT NEW BENEFIT FOR NARI MEMBERS. I ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
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Etermal Questions
By Bryant Byrnes, Esq.
Law Offices of Bryant Byrnes
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In a recent homeowner/contractor dispute, my client was the hom eowner. Several interesting questions were raised. First, can a Class "C" specialty contractor perform work outside of its licensing classification? And second, what are the consequences when a contractor fails to obtain necessary permits?
While these are certainly not new or unique issues, urban myths abound and people still tend to be confused about them.
What Happened. In this particular situation, my homeowner client hired a contractor to perform electrical work on his home. In addition to performing electrical repairs, the contractor also replaced seven windows. (Go figure.) The contractor also did not take out a permit. Shortly thereafter, the windows began to leak.
Can A Contractor With A "C" License Perform Work Outside Of Its Licensing Classification?
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7058, a specialty contractor - a person with a Class "C" license - is defined as "a contractor whose operations involve the performance of construction work requiring special skill and whose contracting business involves the use of specialized building trades or crafts." (As most of you know, there are 41 separate "Class C - Specialty Contractor" licensee classifications. Some of them are as wonderfully arcane as glazing or ornamental metal.)
Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 7056, a general contractor is defined as "the principal business is in connection with any structure built, being built, or to be built, requiring in its construction the use of at least two unrelated building trades or crafts. A general building contractor may take a contract for projects involving one trade only if the contractor holds the appropriate specialty license or subcontracts with a licensed specialty contractor to perform the work."
When licensed contractors work outside of their specific classification or scope of work, they subject their license to possible disciplinary action and/or criminal charges from the Contractors State License Board. Further, doing work outside of one's classification can be considered by the homeowner as a breach of contract by the contractor - for the failure of following state and local laws.
Conclusion. In my case, replacing windows clearly is not within the permitted scope of work for this contractor. If you hold a Class "C" license, be careful if and when doing work outside of your classification. You could not only face fines and/or discipline by the Board, but also a claim by your client.
What Are The Consequences When A Contractor Fails To Obtain The Required Permits?
In the above scenario, my homeowner contracted a second contractor to repair the defective work of the previous one. When applying for the required building permits, the building department noted that no permits had been pulled on the property for over two decades - so certainly not by the first contractor. In order to obtain the permits for the current work, the second contractor had to submit a complete set of drawings, including floor plans site plan, title 24, etc.
Thus, what should have been a routine application for permits turned into a complete mess. Not only was the second contractor required to do more work, but the homeowner had to pay more, including penalties. This of course also delayed the start date of the repair project significantly.
Building permits are required by law as a public safety measure; they ensure that construction is performed in compliance with local and state codes. When a contractor performs work/improvement that requires a permit but fails to obtain a permit, it is a violation of Business and Professions Code Sections 7110 and 7090. As such, they are subject to disciplinary action by the Board, including civil penalties, an order of correction to pay the cost of permit fees, and any assessed penalties by the local building departments.
Consumers can now complete a "Permit Violation Form" on the Contractors State License Board website. Once received, the Board will contact the contractor regarding the allegation and take the necessary action.
Once again, a failure to obtain permits can again be considered by the homeowner as a breach of contract. And please note: homeowners can not waive the need of a permit.
Conclusion. I am mindful that obtaining permits - or not obtaining permits - can determine whether a contractor gets the contract. But keep in mind when wrestling with this issue: that the buck always stops with the contractor if something, anything, goes wrong.
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Previous Articles. For my previous articles, please visit SFBA NARI's website and click on the link "In the News/Newsletter" under "For the Trade." They are also available on my website under "Articles." As always, my discussions are summary in nature; to simply give you a heads up.
Bryant H. Byrnes, Esq. practices construction law in the San Francisco Bay Area and is counsel to the SFBA NARI Board of Directors. Questions? A. Barclay Byrnes, Esq. of Sellar, Hazard, Manning, Ficenec & Lucia contributed to this article. Bryant's website is www.bryantbyrnes.com. Feel free to contact him by email at bhbatty@pacbell.net.
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Upcoming Neighboring NARI Chapters and Other Industry Partner Meetings | |
Other Bay Area NARI and Other Industry Partner
Meetings and Events
NARI California Coalition
Neighboring NARI Chapters
NARI of Diablo Valley Chapter
Chapter Meeting - No November Meeting; Asking Members to Attend SFBA NARI's REMMIES/Leadership Dinner on November 14
http://naridiablovalley.org/
NARI of Silicon Valley Chapter
Lunch and Learn - November 7, 2012
Chapter Meeting - November 14, 2012
North Bay NARI Builders Roundtable
Chapter Meeting - November 6, 2012
Annual Holiday Celebration - December 4, 2012
Other Industry Partners
AIA San Francisco Chapter
Upcoming Events
http://www.aiasf.org/
ASID California North
Real World Design Week - November 4-10. 2012
ASID / SFBANARI / AIASF Annual Holiday Party & Networking Event
NKBA Northern California Chapter
Upcoming NKBA November Events
Upcoming NKBA December Events
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NARI Education Restructures Pricing, Promotes Professionalism of Industry
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Pricing Structure Reduced for All Programs
In an effort to professionalize all members and the industry at large, NARI has reduced its education pricing structure for all programs. (Please see full explanation for new pricing here.)
Moving forward, NARI education prices are as follows:
Master Certified Remodeler (MCR):
Member certification: $250
Certified Remodeler (CR), Certified Remodeler Specialist (CRS) and
Certified Remodeler Associate (CRA):
Member online prep course: $195
Member certification: $450
Non-member online prep course: $295
Non-member certification: $650
Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler (CKBR):
Member online prep course: $195
Member certification: $400
Non-member online prep course: $295
Non-member certification: $600
Certified Remodeling Project Manager (CRPM):
Member online prep course: $250
Member certification: $400
Non-member online prep course: $350
Non-member certification: $600
Green Certified Professional (GCP):
Member online prep course: $350
Member Certification: $400
Non-member online prep course: $550
Non-member certification: $600
Universal Design Certified Professional (UDCP):
Member online prep course: $200
Member Certification: $250
Non-member online prep course: $300
Non-member certification: $350
Certified Lead Carpenter (CLC):
Member Certification: $350
Non-member Certification: $550
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NARI National Online Courses, Webinars and Social Media | |
Webinars and On-Demand Video
Participate in live webinars, or watch on-demand from NARI's growing library.
NARI Radio provides on-the-go education and information,
and is also available on iTunes.
Explore All NARI Programs, Blogs, YouTube and
NARI on Facebook and Twitter!
Click Here for All NARI Education Programs
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Greenbuild Is Coming to San Francisco | | |
Free GreenBuild Expo Passes for NARI Members - Benefit Partners
Geenbuild is coming to San Francisco November 14 - 16, and Build It Green is giving away free expo passes for all Member Benefit Partners! These won't last long, so act now!
Click on the link and enter in the Code below to receive your passes. Choose the Wednesday/Thursday $0.00 option when registering.
And don't forget to visit the Build it Green booth while you're there. They will be at booth #T7W in the West Building.
Register Here
Code: buiebwb210095_71
Alternatively, you can contact Build it Green by Email - (membership@builditgreen.org) or by phone (510) 590-3360, ext. 108, and provide them with the names, emails, and titles of all registrants, and they will take care of registrations.
Please contact Karen Beck, Project Manager of Marketing & Communications at Build it Green, at (510) 590-3360, Ext. 116 if there are any additional questions.
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Build it Green and SFBA NARI Partnership
Build It Green Upcoming Training and Events | | |
 
SFBA NARI and Build it Green have entered into a partnership for 2012-2013.
As part of this partnership,
SFBA NARI will provide:
- A 10% discount on SFBA NARI memberships for Build It Green Members who wish to become NARI members. This discount applies to the first year of membership only.
- Build It Green's Logo to appear on SFBA NARI website and marketing materials as a NARI partner
Build It Green will provide:
- A 10% discount on Build It Green memberships for SFBA NARI members who wish to become Build It Green members.
- SFBA NARI's logo to appear on the Build It Green's website as a partner.
- Promotion twice during the year in Build It Green's Membership Newsletter
- Promotion annually in Build It Green's Membership email to their full list of 14,000 subscribers.
- Participation in Build It Green's Members Only BuilderLink social networking site.
We Look Forward to A Mutually Beneficial Partnership This Year!
BUILD IT GREEN TRAINING
For A Complete Listing and Descriptions of Build it Green Trainings and Events, please click on the link below:
Click Here - Build it Green Events & Training
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Thank You to Our 7th Annual Golf Tournament Sponsors: | | |
Club Pro Sponsors
Thank You for Making The
2012 Annual SFBA NARI Golf Tournament
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