December 2013
NEMEON Board of Directors
Director
Jack Bone Bone Roofing Supply Chicago, IL
Director
Jerry Pogue Arrowhead Building Supply St. Louis, MO
A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE NEMEON COOPERATIIVE - THE ROAR
Treasurer
Stuart Lucks Long Island Tinsmith Suppl Corp. Glendale, NY Newsletter Content Page Letter from the BOD Chairman 1 Letter from President & CEO 2 Member & Vendor Spotlight 3 ‐ 4 NEMEON Network Updates 5 Member Updates 6 ‐ 7 Member Listing 8 Member Corner 10 Current Preferred Vendors 11 LionGUARD Rewards & University 12 ‐ 13 Upcoming Meeting’s 14 –15 Director Mitch Cawley Roofers Mart Southeast. Birmingham, AL
John Schunzel California Shingle & Shake. Concord, CA
Director Director
John Askin Jr The Standard Group Tinton Falls, NJ
A letter from the Chairman of the Board
Ross RiddleDirector
Janice Meyr B & R Supply & Equipt Co., Inc. Corpus Christi, TX
Director
Bob Yurk ACME Building
Detroit, MI
Vince Lombardi said, “Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” I don’t think anyone in business would argue with this statement, and this is exactly what has helped to make NEMEON what it is today. In fact, this was the premise for our Board action regarding the new MINIMUM LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION for members.
We didn’t implement this policy without some serious discussions and much deliberation over what we expected to achieve, and the reaction we expected to get. Well, I can tell you it’s been a lively exchange of phone calls, emails, and letters from members, all of whom care very much about this organization. While most expressed support for our position, there were a few members that voiced varying levels of disapproval. This was not unexpected. However, we welcomed it as an opportunity to have some straight dialogue about the reasoning that went into our decision. After all, in order to insure the organization will continue to thrive, and survive, it requires the support and participation of everyone pulling together. I won’t say that all are pleased with our decision, but I can say that most understand the necessity of it. The Board has promised to work with those companies that are adversely affected by the decision in order to help them comply. I will keep you all posted on our progress.
As you all know by now, Earl Ward has resigned his position as CEO of NEMEON in order to take a position in the distribution side of our industry. We all appreciate Earl’s hard work and contributions on our behalf, and wish him well in his future endeavors. Having said that, I want to assure all members and vendors that NEMEON is an organization with a very strong Board of Directors, an excellent and willing leader in Dave O’Donnell (our newly appointed CEO), and a capable, passionate staff that is second to none. I will tell you that NEMEON will not “miss a beat” going forward. By the way, please take a moment to call and congratulate Dave on his new position! We plan on continued growth for the benefit of our members and preferred vendors, and expect that in the near future you’ll witness what I’m talking about. Today’s business climate is full of challenges, as is our industry, but rest assured that NEMEON’s goal is to do all we can to assist our members in achieving and maintaining both their individual success, as well as that of NEMEON’s.
As this Holiday season approaches, I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a prosperous 2014. It’s my hope that the new year brings more
cohesiveness to our industry, our government, and our world…that’s called wishful thinking.
Regards,
Chairman
Ross Riddle South Coast Shingle Co. Long Beach, CA
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A Letter from President & CEO Dave O’Donnell
Who Are the
True Independents?
Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook! President / CEO Dave O’Donnell dodonnell@NEMEON.com 843-901-0467 NEMEON Inc. 6043 Hudson Rd. Suite 350 Woodbury, MN 55125 Phone: 651-788-7810 Fax: 651-788-7807 www.NEMEON.coop
NEMEON Inc. Staff
Mbr Services & Marketing Andi Voelker avoelker@NEMEON.com 651-788-7810 x 2 IT Fernando Prieto fprieto@NEMEON.com 651-788-7810 x 4 Controller Mary Haupt mhaupt@NEMEON.com 651-788-7810 x 3 Accounting / Admin Tricia Murphy tmurphy@NEMEON.com 651-788-7810 x 5
All the roads we have traveled in the past have led us to where we are
today. In 2013 NEMEON has seen some twists and turns in the road
which have steered us on the path to continued success as the largest
roofing and siding cooperative in the United States today. As the new
President and CEO at NEMEON I got to thinking about traveling new
roads and realized that we are all having the same thoughts. All of our
individual businesses are starting a new year with new goals and
challenges; accompanying that will be some of the usual uncertainties
of the market.
Which direction will that take us?
Will we achieve the goals that we strive for?
What new marketing and buying decisions will we make to further
grow our business?
All of these questions will, without a doubt, send us down different
roads as the year progresses. As members you have been asked to take
a look at how you can incorporate more preferred vendors and how
you can become more involved in making NEMEON successful in
2014 and beyond. We have also asked our preferred vendors to travel
on a few new roads this year. Some of the goals we have set for our
preferred vendors are to participate in the LionGUARD University,
attend the annual meeting, and meet minimum rebate requirements.
The entire NEMEON family is being asked to take an active role in
taking the right road that will enable our members and our preferred
vendors to achieve greatness in 2014 and beyond.
As I begin my journey as the NEMEON President and CEO I want to
challenge all members to keep the cooperatives goals in the front of
your minds when looking at how you will grow your business. With
all of the great preferred vendors and programs at your disposal there
will always be an option for you to support a NEMEON partner when
looking to reach your full growth potential.
Thank you for all of your support and confidence, if we all travel the
same road there is no doubt that we all will be successful in the
coming years.
L A Roofing Materials, Inc. 112 W Jefferson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90007 Phone: 213-747-1718 Fax: 213-747-0979 Contact: Dave O’Donnell President / CEO 843-901-0467 dodonnell@nemeon.com
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Member Spotlight
A visit to L.A. Roofing Materials is always special. To say that L.A. Roofing Materials is located in maybe not the best part of town is a kind understatement. Founded in 1982 by Don and Jeanne Gardner, this is truly a family owned and operated business. Don’s father before him was a roofing salesman for US Gypsum (I did not know they sold shingles) and Don has been in the business all his life. Now, as Don puts it—the future is in the youngster’s hands as their son, Steve, has taken the lead and will continue the family business.
L.A. Roofing Materials has had its own share of ‘special moments over the years. One can only remember the Rodney King (or South Central Riots) of 1992. Imagine your business being right in the middle of the riots and what you would do? Don’s solution was to stay and protect his business. He decided to barricade the entry ways with pallets of shingles and he rented a water cannon, hooked it up and put it in the center of his yard. When the rioters
came and tried to climb over the fences to commence their looting, they got the full force of the cannon. Word soon spread that L.A. Roofing Materials was not the place to loot and they survived the riots unscathed. Then there was the armed robbery a few years back. Two men decided that Monday morning at 9am was a good time to rob the place. Problem was that at 9am on a
Monday, there is no money in the building yet! Steve tried to explain this to the gentlemen who were not buying it. While they were trying to convince these guys there was no money in the building an employee jumped one of the robbers—the other one fled. They were able to subdue the guy with the help of some customers who were wandering by. By the time the police arrived, all was in order. The police stayed outside and told the L.A. crew and customers—“just let us know when you are done with them”.
But with all the rich and dubious history, the area is coming back. Not far from the University of Southern California they are finding that there are a lot of teachers and students moving into the neighborhood. “The area is much calmer now with a good police presence and revitalization”. L.A. Roofing Materials has always enjoyed great walk-in business with their central location. Plus for deliveries, they are always going against the grain of traffic—leaving the city in the morning and returning in the evening. Recently the sales counter at L.A. Roofing Materials received a makeover. “We decided to turn all the desks to face our customers and give them easy access to the service people. We also added the NEMEON NETWORK which has been a great addition to the sales area” said Steve. Although small in size, the sales area works great and gives the customers a very down home feeling. In fact, down home feeling right in the middle of South Central Los Angeles—maybe one of the most hostile environments over the years to have a business. But with the persistence of great independent business like L.A. Roofing Materials and their commitment to take care of their community offering great products and services, South Central Los Angeles is the place to be!
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Vendor Spotlight
Support your brand,
Offer LionGUARD
products to your
customers.
E-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop
LionGUARD Cements and Coatings:
Call Karnak 800-526-4236 to place an order. LionGUARD Coil Nails:
Continental Materials: 800-247-6637
Marty Boland, 215-519-4450
or mboland@continentalmaterials.com PrimeSource: Barry Buchmann, 800-733-3666
or BuchmanB@primesourcebp.com
LionGUARD Ice & Water:
Carlisle: 800-527-7092 or
Michael Rohrer at (540) 409-8193 or Michael.Rohrer@syntec.carlisle.com LionGUARD Tapes & Sealants:
SealCorp: Place order at nemeonorders@sealcorpusa.com Rob Dinehart 330-221-3410 or robdhart@aol.com LionGUARD Asphalt Roofing Felt:
Continental Materials: 800-247-6637
Marty Boland, 215-519-4450
or mboland@continentalmaterials.com
APOC: (813) 248-2101 East Coast (562) 423-6471 West Coast Bob Hyer, 562-884-4383 or rmhyer@gardner-gibson.com LionGUARD Synthetic Felt:
System Components: 425-392-5150 Brandon O’Neil boneil@systemcomponents.net LionGUARD Cedar Shakes and Shingles:
S & W Forest Products: 800-806-9663 LionGUARD House Wrap:
National Shelter Products: Rhonda Lowe rlowe@nationalshelter.com
LionGUARD Insulated Fan Fold:
Polar Industries: 800-237-3763 Paul Greenhalgh pgreenhalgh@polarcentral.com LionGUARD Torches:
Guilbert Express: 888-628-6343 or email at customer_service@guilbert-express.com Or Christopher Paulin at cpaulin@guilbert-express.com
LionGUARD Rewards:
Go to www.LionGUARDrewards.com or contact Andi Voelker at 651-788-7810 x2 or avoelker@nemeon.com
LionGUARD University:
Go to www.LionGUARDUniversity.com or contact Andi Voelker at 651-788-7810 x2 or avoelker@nemeon.com
The
NEMEON Network
Contact: Dave O’Donnell President / CEO 843-901-0467 dodonnell@nemeon.com Fernando Prieto Web Designer 651-788-7810 fprieto@nemeon.comE-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop
NEMEON Network
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With the continuing support of the Preferred Vendors of NEMEON, the NEMEON Network has reached over 18 hours of content and continues to grow. If you would like to see some of the content we carry, visit us at: www.nemeon.coop/networkvideos
to see a preview of what the NEMEON Network offers.
Don’t forget you can choose which Preferred Vendors products you want to promote to your customers. Change the commercials at any frequency. Show specials, upcoming events, special order items, make it your own; this is your digital signage system!
Guaranteed 100% satisfaction rate, call any member with a NEMEON Network and ask them how it is working. We offer attractive financing plans. You can choose to withhold four equal amounts from your quarterly dividend to fund the installation. No out of pocket costs until the network is installed at your location.
The average cost is less than $2,500 and there is no additional cost once installation is complete.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed. With our 60 day money back guarantee, once installed you will have sixty days to try the Network, if you are not 100% satisfied we will take it away at no cost to you.
Be a part of the NEMEON Network today. Contact Dave or Fernando for more information.
Congratulations Metro Roofing
Supplies
E-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop
Member Updates
6 6Metro Roofing Supplies is excited to announce its expansion into Massachusetts.
With the acquisition of SRW Contractor supply, Metro will now have three
branches in Medford, Plymouth and Weymouth. This will be an exciting oppor‐
tunity to continue our goal of "shifting the share" and buying local!
Members Updates
Welcome New
NEMEON Member!
Congratulations on
your New Location!
Termed Member
7 Fogleman Builders Supply, ARC Wholesale Supply
Carolina Atlantic
916 Broadway Road
Sanford, NC 27330
New Locations for Existing Members:
Metro Roofing
206-210 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA 02155
781-395-9093
15 Robert J Way, Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-9400
95 Woodrock Rd. Weymouth, MA 02189
781-337-0555
Contractors Siding, Window & Roofing Supply
900 Dakota Ave., South Sioux City, NE 68776
605-334-7070
Carolina Atlantic
31 Hyland Road
Greenville, SC 29615
Member Listing
8 A L L Roofing & Building Materials
Airtite Window & Door Co., Inc. Alstar, Inc.
Acker Supply, Inc. Acme Building Materials
Acorn Roofing Supply / Prairie State Adler Warehouse & Sales
All Weather Products Al's Roofing Supply Inc. America Roofing Supply American Builders Supply Inc. American Building & Roofing Inc. American Building Products Corp. Apex Building Supply
Arrowhead Building Supply Atlantic Roofing Dist. B & B Builders Supply Inc. B & H Wholesale Inc.
B & R Supply & Equipment Co. Inc. Badger Building Supply Inc. Badger Corrugating Co. * Bay View Materials Blackton, Inc. Best Materials LLC Bill Wahl Supply Bone Roofing Supply Bridger Forest Products Britton Lumber Company Inc. * Builders Roofing & Siding Supply Building Products Inc. *
C & S Building Supply Inc.
CA Shingle & Shake Co / WA Cedar Camco Roofing Supplies Inc.
Campbell Roofing Material Company Inc. Carolina Atlantic *
CB Wholesale Inc. CBS Wholesale
Cedar Grove Building Products Central Siding Supply Inc. Choice Building Supplies Christian Building Materials Inc. Coastal Roofing Supply LLC Complete Supply Inc.
Construction Supply Company / Interstate Contractors Siding, Windows & Rfg Supply Corken Steel Products Company
CRI Roofing Supply Company Crossroads Roofing & Supply Croton Home Center
D J Roofing Supply, Inc.
Dallwig Brothers Building Supply * Dealers Building Supply Corporation Dealers Supply Company Inc. DeBel Roofing Supply Inc. Division 7 Supply, Inc. D.R.I Supply
East Side Lumberyard Supply Co Inc. Eastern Michigan Distributors Company EDCO Products Inc.
Exterior Supply Company, Inc. First Choice Exteriors Ltd. Fond du Lac Distributors Forest Building Supply Forest Specialties, LLC
Fransyl Limited / Everest Supply
G & F Roof Supply Inc. Galitelo Building Supply Georgia Vinyl Distributors Inc. Gilbert Supply Company
Great American Building Materials Gulf Coast Houston Ltd.
H & H Roofing Supply LLC H & R Roofing Supply Hanson Building Materials Inc. Harrington & Company
Harrison Wholesale Company Inc. Honsador Lumber
Hopper Roofing & Siding Supply Ingram Wholesale Siding J & S Supply Corporation
J B Wholesale Roofing & Building Supplies Kay Supply
Key Wholesale Building Products Inc. * Kohl Building Products
L & P Building Supply Inc. L A Roofing Materials Inc. Lakefront Supply
Lakeside Siding Supply
Long Island Tinsmith Supply Corporation Loring Aluminum Building Products Louis T Ollesheimer & Son Inc. LS Building Products
Lumbermans Wholesale Co. Lumbermen’s Inc. * MaCon Supply, Inc.
Magnolia Construction Supply, Inc. MarJar Supply Company
McDonald Metal & Roofing Supply Corp. Metro Roofing Supply
Midwest Wholesale Materials, Co. Inc. MRV Siding Supply
NAPA Builders Supply
National Building and Roofing Supplies National Building Supply Corporation Northeast Distributors
Northwest Drywall & Roofing Supply Inc. Oregon Roofers Supply Inc.
Palmer Donavin Manufacturing Co. * Passaic Metal & Building Supplies Co. Pennsylvania Supply & Mfg. Co. Plymouth Building Products Prairie Wholesale Supply Premium Siding Supply Presta Contractor Supply Inc.
Quality Building Supply Company Inc. R & S Supply (Redding Roofing Supply, Inc.) * Rafferty Aluminum & Steel Co., Inc. * Redds Inc.
Riverside Roofing Materials Inc. Robosson Supply
Roofers Mart Inc.
Roofers Mart Of Missouri Inc. Roofers Mart of Southern California Roofers Mart of Wisconsin Roofers Mart Southeast Inc.
Roofers Supply & Service / Petry Roofing Roofers Supply Inc.
Roofers Supply Incorp. Roofing & Supplies Inc.
Roofing Products & Building Supply Co. Inc.
Roofing Products of Michigan Inc. Roofing Sales Company
Roofing Tools & Equipment Co. Roofing Wholesale Inc.
Rose & Walker Siding Specialties Roslyn Supply Company RSI Building Products LLC Ryan Seamless Gutter Systems Inc. S & H Building Material Corp. S & J Sheet Metal Supply Inc. S G Williams & Brothers Company Sachem Building Supply
Sam Jin General Supply San Francisco Gravel Company SG Wholesale Roofing Supplies Inc. Sidewinder Supply Inc.
Siding World
Silver State Roofing Materials Inc. Snow's Supply
South Coast Shingle Company Inc. State Roofing & Supply Company, Inc. Stelwagon Roofing Supply Inc. Suisun Roofing & Supply T & C Supply Inc. The Roofing Outlet The Standard Group Total Roof Supply Inc.
Tri County Building Supplies Inc. Tri-C Supply Corporation Tri-State Aluminum
Tri-State Wholesale Building Supplies, Inc. Trumbull Vinyl Products Inc.
Uresco Construction Materials Valley & Aetna Building Products VanDrunen Building Supply Wake Supply Company Inc. Walker Brothers
Washoe Building Supply Inc. Wausau Supply Co. * Weekes Forest Products, Inc. * Western Gravel & Roofing Supply Co. Western Materials Inc.
Western Roofing Supply Whitco Wholesale Inc.
Wholesale Distributing dba Boise Supply Wholesale Siding Depot
WJ Company Inc. Worth Supply Co.
* 2‐Step Distributors
Please send any
information you would like
to share to Andi at
avoelker@nemeon.com
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Member Corner
LionGUARD product display’s brought to you by
California Shingle & Shake
L.A. Roofing Materials Hires Sales Manager Donald Hartman has joined L.A. Roofing Materials as Sales Manager to assist in coordinating sales and marketing through educating existing staff on sales techniques, visiting existing customers and developing new contacts. Don has bought and sold from both sides of the counter and has a vast knowledge of building materials from his history of working and selling to lumber dealers and roofing suppliers. Britton Lumber has new owner effective January 1, 2014 Britton Lumber Company, Inc. has been sold to Robert E Moses of Lebanon, NH. Bob is a CPA who started the firm R E Moses CPAs in the late 1980’s and has recently merged his business with the Concord, NH firm, Nathan Wechsler & Co. He is in the process of winding down his personal involvement with the firm. Doug Britton said: “My goals in looking for the next owner of the business which my grandfather and father founded in 1946, was to find someone who would operate the company as a standalone corporation, protect and grow jobs and continue to work in close part‐ nership with our customers and vendors, while maintaining the company’s financial strength. I am very comfortable that the sale to Bob will achieve those goals. In addition, Bob’s knowledge of the company, and my availability for a significant period to assist him, should make for a smooth transi‐ tion for everyone, including our employees, vendors and customers.” SG Wholesale Roofing Supplies Inc. Here is a fun giveaway idea by SG Wholesale Roofing Supplies Inc. These miniature bottles of TABASCO® are available for customization at www.tabasco.com
Preferred Vendor Update
WELCOME
To our new
Preferred Vendor
TERMED VendorNEMEON
Vision Statement
NEMEON
Mission Statement
E-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop
NEMEON VISION STATEMENT
Pride & Prosperity through Unity, Value, Partnership & Size.
NEMEON MISSION STATEMENT
NEMEON will be the premier co-op of independent roofing & siding distributors, promoting pride and prosperity with both members and preferred vendors by:
Developing a culture of unity and solidarity through fellowship; Generating membership value by producing a fiscal, competitive advantage; Creating manufacturer value & partnership by actively “SHIFTING THE SHARE”;
Being the largest co-op of independent roofing & siding distributors in volume
and locations;
Enhancing business growth and innovation through technology & sharing
best practices;
Promoting high-quality and superior services and support;
Building trust through integrity and consistency.
10 Great Northern Building Products, Roof Aquaguard, AmeriLux International, Aerialogics
Distributor Marketing Management Inc.
Loren George
loren@distributormarketing.net
440-236-5534
DMM is a firm that designs and develops personalized marketing programs for wholesaler distributors. We specialize in marketing plans, direct mail advertising, incentive promotions and trips for Plumbing, HVAC/R, Irrigation, Pool, Building, and Electrical Supply wholesale distributors and contractors.We represent over 100 distributors who have collectively over 1000 locations nationwide. We have over 25 years of experience helping wholesale distributors like you increase sales
NEMEON Preferred Vendors
ChemLink Continental Materials DaVinci Roofscapes DCI Products Distributor Marketing Management Inc.* DMSi Software Duraflo Eagle Roofing Products EcoStar LLC Epicor Eternabond Exterior Portfolio by Crane Flamco Flashco Manufacturing Franklin International GAF Materials G.A.P. Roofing Inc. GenFlex Roofing Systems Geocel Gibraltar Building Products* GMC Roofing & Building Paper Inc. Guilbert Express, Inc. Henkel Hunter Panels Hunter Warfield HY‐C Company* IKO Sales Insulfoam iRoofing, LLC* ITW Duo Fast Karnak Lexcor Linzer Products LOMANCO Majure Data, Inc. MALCO Tools Mastic/ALCOA ‐ PlyGem Group MAX USA Metal Sales Manufacturing Mid‐States Asphalt NAPCO ‐ PlyGem Group National Nail National Shelter Products* Northern Capital Insurance Grp Novagard Solutions NXGEN Payment Services NYI Building ProductsNEMEON
Preferred Vendor
Committee:
Bill Baldauf Lakefront Supply 773-509-0400 bbaldauf@lakefrontsupply.com John Schunzel California Shingle and Shake 925-682-2211 johns@calshingle.com Jeff Muratori Division 7 Supply, Inc 678-541-0303 jmuratori@d7supply.com Dino PappasRoofers Supply Inc 801-266-1311 dpappas@roofers.cc Jamie Glazer SG Wholesale Roofing Supplies 310-323-8881 jamie.glazer@sgroof.com Ron Calhoun The Palmer-Donavin Manufacturing Co 614-486-9657 ron.calhoun@palmerdonavin.com
E-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop OMG Roofing Products Owens Corning Pactiv Building Products Penn. & IN Lumbermens Mutual Ins Ply Gem Window Group Polar Industries Polyglass USA Portals Plus PrimeSource Building Products Qual‐Craft Industries Quality Edge Roofmaster Products RoofSlope S & W Forest Products Seal Corp USA Skylands Transaction Mgmt Skyview Solutions, LLC* Sun‐Tek Skylights System Components TAMKO The Tapco Group Atlantic Shutters Dinesol Inspire Mid‐America Tapco Tools The Foundry Wellcraft The Shingle Hog TITANIUM by Interwrap* Touchpoint Games* Tytan Professional* United Asphalts United States Gypsum Variform ‐ PlyGem Group VELUX America Versico Roofing Systems / Weatherbond Werner 11
* New Preferred Vendor 2013
Air Vent Alsco APOC ARFCO Atlas EPS Atlas Roofing Benjamin Obdyke Berger Building Products BILCO BizUnite Services & Programs ADP AIP Solutions Aramark Avis Budget Group Constant Contact Exxon Mobil First Data Freight Shipping Grainger Lamprey Systems Monster OfficeMax Sprint Nextel Staples Small Parcel Shipping UniFirst United Tranz Actions Universal Fleet Card Wright Express YRC Blue Tarp Financial Captive Resources Cargotec USA Inc., HIAB Carlisle Residential CertainTeed FiberCement CertainTeed Roofing Products CertainTeed Siding CT Siding—Cedar Impressions CT Siding—Deck CT Siding—Fence CT Siding—Housewrap CT Siding—Millwork CT Siding—Rail CT Siding—Vinyl CT Siding—Vytec
Start planning
for 2014!
Contact Andi to learn more avoelker@nemeon.com
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LionGuard Rewards
12What are you doing to set yourself apart from the competitor?
Have you considered offering a Reward Program?
Do you plan a Reward Trip for your customers?
Let us help!
LionGUARD Rewards is a program designed specifically for Roofing and Siding
Contractors throughout North America. Contractors earn points for purchasing
from you at the same great price and paying your invoice on time.
This is a great way for you to say Thank you to your loyal customers. The points
can be redeemed on the website for merchandise, air, hotel, and Grand
Destination Trips.
Please contact Andi to learn more about this program or go to:
www.lionguardrewards.com
Announcing
Two New Courses
from
DaVinci
Roofscapes!
Contact: Dave O’Donnell Vice President 843-901-0467 dodonnell@nemeon.com Contact: Andi Voelker Mbr Services/ Marketing avoelker@nemeon.com 651-788-7810 x 2
E-newsletter Available at:
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LionGUARD University is a training initiative that we believe will be successful in help-ing NEMEON reach our primary objective of connecthelp-ing NEMEON Distributor Mem-bers with our Preferred Vendors.
NEMEON LionGUARD U was launched in February 2013 as a platform to bring cost effective Preferred Vendor Training to our Members. Historically, training has been done by suppliers in a “face to face” environment which means that Suppliers and Member Distributors have to travel to conduct or attend training. Distributor sales people travel to a Suppliers location for a 1 or 2 day training session, or Suppliers and sales reps or regional managers to the Distributors’ location to conduct hands on training. Although this training is effective, it is expensive and timing can be an issue with the continual introduction of new products/applications. Ultimately Suppliers need to get their customers trained and up to date on their offering without “waiting to train” due to busy calendars. LionGUARD U allows Suppliers to post training modules (new products, repair training, safety training) allowing Member Distributor Salesper-son training online 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Each module includes a quiz to insure students understand and can apply the training on future sales call.
LionGUARD U has turned out to be a very cost effective training method, with the av-erage cost per student trained at under $10 per student! Typical hands on training runs $50 to $250 per student.
As of December 1st, LionGUARD University has almost 700 distributor member stu-dents taking courses and that number is consistently growing. There are more than ten courses available for students and many suppliers preparing to offer their first course to the member community.
Contact Andi Voelker or Dave O’Donnell at NEMEON to submit your employee list or to learn more about offering courses through
LionGUARD University!
Contact Brian Greenberg with BlueVolt, the company that hosts LionGUARD University with questions about getting involved!
Brian.Greenberg@bluevolt.com
2014 Annual Meeting will be held in San Diego, CA
March 5th - 8th 2014
Hilton Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, California 92101
Face to Face meetings will be on held on two days this year March 6th and
7th. With activities on the afternoon of the 6th. Activities will include Golf
Tournament, Walking tour of Hotel Del Coronado, USS Midway, CA Coastline
& Eco system walk with free time in La Jolla, or there are a couple different
options for Balboa Park and the famous San Diego Zoo.
Checkout our new webpage where you can find out all of
the up to date info on meeting and events. www.nemeon.coop/events
Hilton Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92101
Register online at
www.nemeon.coop
Activity registration
available at:
activities.nemeon.com
Contact: Andi Voelker Mbr Services/ Marketing avoelker@nemeon.com 651-788-7810 x 2E-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop
Meetings ‐ 2014 Annual Meeting
Tentative Schedule of Events
NEMEON 2014 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, March 5th
8:00 am ‐ 3:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm Member / Vendor WelcomeThursday, March 6th
7:45 am ‐ 11:30 am Member / Vendor Face‐to‐face 11:30 am ‐ 5:00 pm Golf & Activities 6:00 pm ‐ 7:00 pm Annual Awards Banquet Cocktail Reception 7:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm NEMEON Annual Awards Banquet Keynote Speaker: Vince PoscenteFriday, March 7th
7:45 am ‐ 11:30 am Member / Vendor Face‐to‐face 1:00 pm ‐ 2:00 pm Official Member Meeting ‐ State of the Coop 6:30 pm ‐ 8:00 pm Member ONLY Reception
Saturday, March 8th
Plan on bringing your credit people to this meeting!
8:00 am ‐ 9:00 am Best Practices ‐ Credit Issues 9:00 am ‐ 10:00 am NEMEON Member Credit Panel Arrowhead, Western Materials, California Shingle & Shake 10:15 am ‐ 11:15 am Best Practices ‐ Credit /ESOP 11:15 ‐ Noon Open ForumRegistration is now open
till January 24th. Go to
www.nemeon.coop
Save the Date:
2014 Next Gen
Meeting
August 19th - 21st, 2014 Portland, OR2015 Annual
Meeting
February 4th - 7th 2015 Rio Grande, Puerto RicoContact:
Andi Voelker Mbr Services/ Marketing avoelker@nemeon.com
651-788-7810 x 2
E-newsletter Available at: www.NEMEON.coop
Meetings
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2015 Annual Meeting will be held in Puerto Rico
February 4th - 7th, 2015
Wyndham Rio Mar
6000 Rio Mar Boulevard
Rio Grande, PR 00745
Member Only Meetings will take place on Feb 4th and 5th with Face to Face
meetings being held on the afternoon of Feb 5th and morning of the 6th.
There will be many fun activities available to choose from on Friday the 6th.
They will include ziplines in the rainforest, Historical tour of San Juan,
Kayak-ing and of course a Golf tournament.
Tentative Schedule of Events
NEMEON 2015 Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 4th
8:00 am ‐ Noon Board of Directors Meeting 1:15 pm ‐ 4: 30 pm Member Meeting (first half) 6:00 pm ‐ 8:00 pm Member Only Welcome ReceptionThursday, February 5th
8:00 am ‐ Noon Member Meeting (second half) 1:00 pm ‐ 4:30 pm Member / Vendor Face‐to‐face 6:00 pm ‐ 7:00 pm Annual Awards Banquet Cocktail Reception 7:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm NEMEON Annual Awards BanquetFriday, February 6th
8:00 am ‐ 11:30 am Member / Vendor Face‐to‐face 11:30 am ‐ 5:00 pm Golf and Activities 6:30 pm ‐ 8:00 pm Farewell Reception
The 2014 Next Gen Meeting will be
held in Portland, Oregon August 19th -
21st. We will be staying at the historic
Benson Hotel located right in the heart
of Portland. Part of the meeting will
include a site visit to Dealers Supply
new location.
You will also have an opportunity to sit
in on a Board of Director Meeting and
as always share best practices. You are
sure to go away with valuable
infor-mation to make your business better.