NARI NEWS

AUGUST 2010

  Message from the President

Project Harmony Less Than a Month Away!!

First off, please join me in extending our sincere appreciation to the fine folks at Marmol Export for hosting last month's "Show Me the Money" meeting. Our presenters David Keely from California Bank & Trust and Cathy Osberg from Dixieline Probuild Fund Control did a tremendous job as well. Thank you.

This coming Thursday Borrelli Design + Cabinetry will host "Marketing to Win" with presenters Chris Williams and Bob Civello. We've all heard more than our fair share about the latest trends in social media, the do's and don'ts of website design, SEO,  networking strategies, direct mail campaigns, ad infinitum. What would it be like if someone could show us tactics that are actually getting results (read Sales) that we can use now? Join us at 5:45 on the 19^th to find out.

Next month, I am very excited to tell you NARI San Diego begins our first ever charity remodel event, "Project Harmony". I'd like draw your attention to some of the amazing efforts and accomplishments by our members and industry partners leading up to this incredible event.

During our holiday party last December, I challenged our members to create an extraordinary year in 2010. Of the many responses, the greatest impacts will likely come from "Project Harmony" which gets under way September 10th. The idea took shape at a planning meeting in January as way to support those in need in our community with remodeling.

Several board members, including Riggs Thayer and Sheen Fischer quickly formed a committee and the selection process began. The committee identified multiple agencies doing some great work, met staff and toured multiple locations of many different agencies and groups in the San Diego area. After some deliberation our board selected Interfaith Community Services and their "Harmony Building" for our project.

This was now May. We had a very clear set of goals. Three of the seven living units at Interfaith's location would be completely renovated during the course of two weekends. We began to plan for a September start.

A detailed scope of work, floor plan and a daunting estimate/wish list were quickly generated through several Committee meetings, site walks and brainstorming from a growing list of players. We realized we were going to need a lot more help to pull this off. You can see a growing list of sponsors on our website but I want to make sure to highlight just a few of the incredible DONATIONS so far:

·         Laminate and Vinyl Flooring - ProSource and Armstrong

·         Flooring Installation - Village Carpets & Baker Custom   Flooring

·         Plumbing Labor - Miramar Kitchen & Bath & Specialty Home Improvement

·         Cabinets - Private Donor, Masterbrand, BMW Builders, Jackson Design & Remodeling

·         Painting - Angel Painting and Frazee

·         Drywall - Hoffstee Drywall

·         Hauling/Waste - Escondido Disposal

·         Interior Trim - Showcase Moulding

·         Interior Doors - Priority Door & Window

·         Plumbing Fixtures - Ferguson Enterprises

·         Countertops - InCounters & Marble Works of San Diego

·         Electrical - Preferred Remodelers

We have a long way yet to go and are still working on sponsors for appliances, meals, shirts & awards, lighting fixtures, and some others. Please contact myself or Riggs Thayer if you have an interest or a lead. We are also looking for volunteers the day of construction. You can find sign up forms and schedule information by clicking here.

As always, I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work with such a powerful and driven group of people.

 

Respectfully,

 

Ryan Holmes

 President

NARI San Diego 

 

MONTHLY MEETING

DATE:  Thursday, August 19, 2010

 TIME:     6:00PM – 9:00PM

 CHECK IN:   5:45PM

LOCATION:  Borrelli Design + Cabinetry      

                           4411 Park Boulevard
                           San Diego, CA 92116
                           (619) 692-0734

WEBSITE LINK

 

"Marketing to Win"

Our First Guest Speaker is Chris Williams, CEO of 5 Star Direct Marketing

 

5 STAR Direct Marketing is an exclusive Business Community that teaches Members and Clients effective strategies that creates direct responses from their targeted audiences.

With over 15 years of sales training and marketing experience, having marketed for the Tony Robbins Company, Joe Stumpf-Founder of By Referral Only Chris Williams is an entrepreneurial Business Consultant and founder who has turned the 5 STAR Direct Marketing Community into something unique, inviting and educational for their Members.

"Basic Business Structure and Management Strategies"

Our Second Guest Speaker is Bob Civello of Executives Impact Consulting.

Mr. Civello is President and Founder of Executives Impact Consulting with headquarters in Carlsbad, CA, a Business Coaching, Consulting and Resource Center. Their Knowledge, Experience, Guidance and Resources have a Proven Impact on their clients' Sales, Marketing, Profitability, Productivity, Human Resources and Leadership.

With a B.S. in Marketing, Bob has 36 years of experience in marketing, sales, finance and management, becoming President of his own million dollar small business. Bob applies the wisdom acquired from a career of advancement with Fortune 500 firms such as Texas Instruments, Hunt-Wesson Foods and McKesson Drugs to get results!