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[bkelly1]

While I could care less what Wendy does in Washington, it does bring up a good point. Is there no instruction on how one can "tout" Nachi in public writing. After all, they are representing the entire org.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by bkelly1

While I could care less what Wendy does in Washington, it does bring up a good point. Is there no instruction on how one can "tout" Nachi in public writing. After all, they are representing the entire org.

A member represents the entire organization to everyone he does business with, when he identifies his membership.

When a NACHI member offers to repair an item he notes as a defect in his report, he is representing you.

When a NACHI member pays a real estate agent $300 to get his name on a list of "preferred providers", he is representing you.

What more harm could come from an article from Wendy "touting" NACHI than Barry Stone bashing NACHI?

[bkelly1]

Originally Posted by jbushart

A member represents the entire organization to everyone he does business with, when he identifies his membership.

When a NACHI member offers to repair an item he notes as a defect in his report, he is representing you.

When a NACHI member pays a real estate agent $300 to get his name on a list of "preferred providers", he is representing you.

What more harm could come from an article from Wendy "touting" NACHI than Barry Stone bashing NACHI?

Typically, print will travel easier than the other things you mentioned. I.E Barry Stone article

[jclark1]

Jim, my point is anything put out in the public domain that has NACHI's name attached to it can be used as ammunition for the NACHI bashers like Barry Stone. While a member breaking a COE rule is bad for all of us, it is not something out in the public domain usually.
John, I would be glad to assist Wendy, but I don't think she'd be willing to collaborate on anything that would reduce her self aggrandizement. Certainly if she would like some editing help I would be happy to do that via email. I think when a member has an opportunity to tout NACHI, full advantage should be taken, but let's make sure it's done well.

[ROBERT W. NEWLAND, JR.]

Congrats Wendy!!

[Michael Larson]

Ladies and gentlemen,

All we can do in the case is wait and see how Wendy handles this. Perhaps it will be well done. Perhaps it will be horrible. This much I am sure of. Wendy's output will be evaluated by members on this board and a determination of its worth can be made at that time, but not before.

I would encourage others to write columns, submit articles, call radio home improvement talk shows etc. It would be a benefit to all of us to educate the public and help set proper expectations regarding home inspection. If you have confidence in your abilities and some comfort level in communicating by these methods, go for it.

Any takers???

[jclark1]

It's been in my marketing plan for next year.

[John Onofrey]

Originally Posted by mlarson

Ladies and gentlemen,

All we can do in the case is wait and see how Wendy handles this. Perhaps it will be well done. Perhaps it will be horrible. This much I am sure of. Wendy's output will be evaluated by members on this board and a determination of its worth can be made at that time, but not before.

I would encourage others to write columns, submit articles, call radio home improvement talk shows etc. It would be a benefit to all of us to educate the public and help set proper expectations regarding home inspection. If you have confidence in your abilities and some comfort level in communicating by these methods, go for it.

Any takers???

Well said!

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by mlarson

Ladies and gentlemen,
I would encourage others to write columns, submit articles, call radio home improvement talk shows etc. It would be a benefit to all of us to educate the public and help set proper expectations regarding home inspection. If you have confidence in your abilities and some comfort level in communicating by these methods, go for it.
Any takers???

Today I went to the local Realestate continuing education I was one of seven who given a table at the entrance To the hall Paid $400:00.
This went to pay for the hall and the meals for the agents ,
They paid $25:00± for 6 hours of good class teaching ,Culligan Water, a Mortgage company an Advertising folder company a Advertising realestate book company,
An advertising calender and Broacher's Company, and Roys Home Inspection . I got there 1/2 hour early and got the best location.
I gave out about $40:00 of 7 prizes via the agent dropping in their cards in my booth for the draw.
I also gave out ±100 of the Environmental NACHI book with My name on them and My broacher inside total cost about $550:00
This gave me about 90 cards with their names and email addresses.
I had about 10 minutes at the front well the MC called out the agents names and had them come up for a prize from Roys Home Inspection. I took pictures and will give them to the local Board and they just might put these lucky people in the next flier with My name as the giver .
Others gave out One bigger prize and did not get pictures .
I had the NACHI Table Cloth Front and Center for all to see . last month 45 minutes talking at the local farm Show with the NACHI Table cloth cost about $35:00 for the same book with My broacher's inside and two hours on a local Call in Radio show cost for this little again NACHI front and centre .
12 more names for my flyer.
11 have called asking questions for home help .
One of the local Clubs has asked me to speak at one of their meetings NACHI table cloth again out front. .
Try It you might Like it .
I was surprised how many came up to me and said I heard you on the Radio it was great and you had all the answers ,Well done .

Roy Cooke
I forgot there was also a well testing company . I also took pictures of all their booths and will email them all a copy of their booth . Guess who will remember me too . Roy

[Michael Larson]

Roy,

That's fantastic! I will have to use some of your techniques. Keep it up. Thanks for sharing.

[wforsyth]

Originally Posted by rnewland

Congrats Wendy!!

Thank you Robert!!!

[Michael Larson]

Wendy,

Please look at your shoulder....








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Oh, and the foot in you mouth also.

[wforsyth]

Originally Posted by jclark1

It's been in my marketing plan for next year.

Why wait?

[John McKenna]

You GO Girl...!!!

[John R. Fordyce]

Wendy....It's a great idea, if you find any prewritten "home hint" that anyone can use freely, please email them to me. ...

Thanks

JR