Originally Posted By: rbracklow
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Hi All, I just wanted to remind everyone in the Northern California area that our kick off NorCal NACHI meeting is in Oakland tomorrow evening see attachment below.
See you ALL there, we will have a good time!!
Ron.
Northern California NACHI Chapter meets Saturday, February 14th, All welcome.
EVERYONE is cordially invited to the Northern California Chapter of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NorCal NACHI), Saturday, February 14th at 5:30 pm. New and veteran home inspectors, as well as members of all other associations, are all welcome-you need not be a member of NACHI. Anyone interested in home inspections can attend. Dress casual if you like, as our meetings are informal and fun, the way they should be. Spouses and Valentines are welcome. Come hungry!
This meeting is FREE and open to all.
Nick Gromicko, Director of NACHI will discuss:
Marketing your home inspection service to real estate agents.
Raising your prices when your competition charges less.
Converting every call into a scheduled inspection.
Leslie Boggs, EMSL Analytical, Inc.
Laboratory services for home inspectors.
Free stuff:
Dan Jones: free copy of his Home Inspection Success book and video.
Indoor Environment Business: everyone gets free issues of Indoor Environment Business and Asbestos & Lead Abatement Report.
Homegauge: free demo software, pens & flashlights.
Eye Candy Reporter: 2 free copies of their system.
Toolexperts: free catalogues, tools, and door prizes.
Professional Equipment: free catalogues and gift certificates.
EMSL Analytical, Inc: free sampling equipment.
Porter Valley Software free demos.
Lorne Steiner, Porter Valley Software on:
Avoiding litigation and inspection software demo.
Free marketing help:
After the meeting I will stay and help any inspector one-on-one, so bring your flyers/brochures for us to work on. I will also be available the next morning during breakfast. If you can't make the meeting you should visit http://www.nachi.org/success_tips.htm for some free money making home inspection tips.
Valentines Day Dinner (bring your Valentine):
Fresh Hot Buffets served with the following items: Romaine tossed with housemade garlic croutons, roma tomatoes, cucumbers, and Italian vinaigrette. Fresh Seasonal Vegetable. Wild rice pilaf, basmati rice, herbed polenta, or buttered pasta. Rolls and butter. Fontina Chicken ? tarragon, shallots, and garlic in cream sauce with chardonnay and pernod. Beef or Pork ? garlic, cumin, chili and tomato. Grilled Eggplant Lasagna (vegetarian) ? grilled eggplant, ricotta, mozzarella, romano cheese, tomato sauce, and fresh basil. Wild Mushroom Lasagna (vegetarian) ? Portobello, s#!t, and crimini mushrooms, gorgonzola, romono cheese, shallots, and tarragon. Oven roasted Salmon fillet ? with fresh basil butter sauce. Red trout fillet ? with rosemary brown butter, lemon zest and Italian parsley. Combinations of Lemon Rosemary Chicken and Sirloin tips. Champagne Dijon Chicken and Wild Mushroom Lasagna. Dinner served at 6pm $25. Spouses and Sweethearts welcome.
RSVP with me at nick.gromicko@nachi.org if you plan to attend. There is no charge but dinner is $25.
Dues: There are currently no dues required to join this NorCal NACHI Chapter. You need not join to attend. All free.
Place:
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel & Suites
66 Airport Access Rd.
Oakland, CA. 94603
(510) 569-4400
www.oaklandhiexpress.com
Overnight guests should give the NACHI group rate code 63679256.
Direction from San Jose Airport:
Take 880 North
Exit on 98th Avenue
Turn left onto 98th Avenue
Turn Left onto Airport Access Road
Hotel is located on the left-hand side
Directions from San Francisco/Downtown Oakland:
Take 880 South Exit on 98th Avenue
Turn Right onto 98th Avenue
Turn Left onto Airport Access Road
Hotel is located on your left-hand side
For room reservations: (510) 569-4400 Ask for the NACHI group rate: $89 using confirmation code 63679256.
Everyone is welcome to attend this open-door free home inspection event.
This Chapter and meeting have been put together by member:
Ron Bracklow, P.E.
Certified and Licensed
Commercial & Home Inspections
Ham Radio - W6BR
w6br@sbcglobal.net
www.bbproperty.com
(707) 829-5344 Home
(707) 478-2875 Cell
QUESTIONS??? Email: nick.gromicko@nachi.org
I hope to see you there!
Nick Gromicko
Executive Director
National Association of Certified Home Inspectors
nick.gromicko@nachi.org
www.nachi.org
PS. We are having a Southern California NACHI Chapter meeting the following day.