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The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Midland County
BUILDER BITS
August 2013
Calendar
August
6-Membership Committee
6-Parade of Homes Committee
13-17-Executive Officer
Association Leadership
Institute, Portland, Oregon
20-Board of Directors
21-New Member Mixer,
Midland Brewing Co.
22-HBA of MI 2014
Planning day, Lansing
Membership Networking
October
2-Associates Council
5-6-Fall Parade of Homes
7-Continuing Ed, Sequin
Lumber, Standish
9-Associates Council Hunt
Night, Carriage House, Midland, Election of Director
Seats
12-13-Fall Parade of Homes
15-Board of Directors
16-Home and Garden Show
committee
22-Membership committee
23-Remodelers CounSeptember
cil/Builder Roundtable
4-Associates committee
4-Recognition committee 24-HBA of Michigan Fall
10-Parade of Homes com- Board, location TBD
25-Delta Career Pathways
mittee
11-Home and Garden
show committee
11-Remodelers Council
Welcome Back BBQ,
Emerson Pavilion A
17-Board of Directors
19-20-Fall EO Conference
24-Membership Trades
Event committee
25-Continuing Education
26-CPR Class
November
5-Fall Parade committee
wrap up meeting
6-Associates Council
15-Michigan “Holiday”
19-Board of Directors
28-Thanksgiving
www.hbamidlandmi.com
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September 11! Welcome Back BBQ hosted by the
Remodelers Council. Emerson Park, Pavilion A.
Catered by “Just Grilling” Doug Krawczak. 6-8pm.
Watch for details about guest speaker!!
October 9! HUNT NIGHT!! Hosted by the Associates Council. Carriage House Hall, 3200 Main
Street, Midland. 6-8pm. Guest speaker Jim
McLean, McLean Nature Preserve. Catered by
Doug Krawczak and Ann Ratcliffe. Silent Auction!
Photos from Golf
Outing Page 11!!
Have you visited the Members Message Board
page of the HBA website? You can post your own events!
Follow this link and let the fun begin!!
http://www.hbamidlandmi.com/sites/courses/custom.asp?i
d=1027&page=75930
HBA of Midland Website!
7600 Commerce Court, Suite C
August 21! New Member Mixer hosted by the
Membership Committee. Midland Brewing Company, 5-7pm. Entertainment by Earl the Squerl
and Tyler! Catered by “Just Grilling” Doug Krawczak!
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Midland, MI 48642
Phone: (989) 835-2562
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1763 Midland, MI 48641-1763
Fax: (989) 835-2619
August, 2013
At a recent Executive Officer meeting, I posed the question to my
colleagues “Bottom line, as a member of a Home Builders Association, what REALLY is a tangible benefit to a member vs. a licensed
non-member receiving industry benefits by riding on our coattails?”
Let’s face it, every time National has an industry success, i.e. defeating mandated sprinklers in new residential construction, a licensed
non-member benefits from that win also.
E O Expressions
Following are the answers I received:
#1-FOR ONLY $90 PER YEAR ($7.50 per month) YOU RECEIVE
EXCLUSIVE REGULATORY ASSISTANCE FROM HBA of MI, LEE
SCHWARTZ and EXCLUSIVE LOBBYING FROM DAWN CRANDALL. They WILL NOT assist non-members. How much would it
cost you to hire a lawyer to deal with certain issues that you can
call on Lee, Dawn or Bob Filka for?
#2-CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE CREDITS FOR BUILDERS LICENSE RENEWAL AT MEMBER DISCOUNTED PRICING.
Local HBAs work very hard to keep you on the leading edge, at an
affordable cost, over your non-member competitors. Example—
Lead Paint; Fall Protection, etc.
I believe those are two solid tangibles that licensed non-members
cannot enjoy. Of course, we want the HBA to be fun and allow you
comradery at socials and mixers (I am good friends with Earl the
Squerl and Tyler…;-)
I welcome your opinion on tangibles you receive as an HBA member and areas we can improve on. Bottom line, this membership has
to be a benefit to your business.
Thank you for your continued support!
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August, 2013
President’s Message: Chad Moody
Associates Council
Hey Everyone,
It was good seeing many of you at our annual
Golf Outing. I hope that you had as great of a
time as I did.
Hello,
I hope you are having a productive, fun summer! As
follow-up to my President’s message from the July
Builder Bits regarding the city sewer hookup price
increases, the HBA is working hard on your behalf
meeting with Jon Lynch, City Manager, to come to an
agreement to implement the increase in stages vs. all
at once effective Oct 1. More to come.
I just wanted to give you all a heads up on our
Hunt Night. This year’s Hunt Night will be held
at the Carriage House on October 9th. Please
save the date and be watching for more information to follow.
The next big event for the Association is Fall Parade
of Homes, October 5, 6, 12 &13. If you have an entry, thank you! However, there are several ways to
get involved if you do not have a house to enter~advertising in the guidebook, promoting the event
at your business, touring the entries!
I hope that everyone is have a great summer and
I am looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Sherry Mizer, Chair
Have a Great August!
Chad Moody, President
Remodelers Council
I hope you are all having a great summer and business is going well. We are all feeling good with the recent dedication of the Magnolia Deck in Dow Gardens in memory of Ben Kozuch. I know Joe and
Maureen were very appreciative of the efforts of the Remodelers Council. A big thank you! to all those
who donated funds to the project.
I just returned from the Summer Board Meeting of the HBA of MI with some real concerns over the Lead
Paint issue and what’s happening, or should I say not happening, with EPA. Bill Shaw, the current NAHB
Remodelers Chairman was in attendance and was very informative.
Look for exciting info coming on the Sept Welcome Back BBQ!
Enjoy Summer, Mike Kozuch, Chairman
2013 Board of Directors
President: Chad Moody………………………….832-0046
Pam Hagen...……………………631-3000
HBAM Life Directors
1st Vice President: Cathie Martelli……………….832-5704
E. J. LeBeau…….……………….839-9450
Mark LeVasseur……………….662-4848
2nd Vice-President: Jason Orvosh.………………835-9243
Rob Wright……………………..835-4111
James Reichard………………...684-2820
Treasurer: David Dunn…………………………..631-4280
Dick Peterson…...………………835-1104
Tyler Snyder…………………….631-2841
Randy Miller…………………….837-2110
Greg Weckesser……………... 239-1383
Past President: Kelly Wall…...…………………...835-6965
Associate Council: Chair Sherry Mizer……..…....839-5363
Remodelers Council: Chair Mike Kozuch……......835-4500
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STAFF………………………….835-2562
Jodi Sasse, Executive Officer
JoAnne Roberson, Office Professional
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August, 2013
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS—THANK YOU!
LeBeau Cabinets, Inc.*
Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union*
Wolfe Crafted Homes
DeShano Companies, Inc.*
R. J. Bartos Building Contractor
Michael J. Rudy Builder*
Midland Building Company*
Kokaly Lawn Sprinkers, Inc.*
Stanford L.P. Gas, Inc.*
Ace Hardware and Sports, Inc.*
Roberson Builders, LLC
Reliable Pluming and Heating*
Town and Country Electric, Inc. of Bay City*
Peterson and Watson Appraisers*
Zietz Builders, LLC
Brandle Roofing and Sheet Metal Company*
Dakota Builders, LLC*
Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors*
Griggs Building and Design Group*
Novak Trucking and Excavating, Inc.
G. E. Insulation/Jack Pine Builders*
Bright Construction, Inc.*
Answer Heating and Cooling, Inc.
Tri City Remodeling/Nowak Cabinets*
Wholesale Electric Supply
Midland County Habitat for Humanity
Andrews, Hooper and Pavlik, P.L.C*
Robinson/Krawczak Construction*
D & R Floor Covering*
Chemical Bank
Select Electric, Inc.*
Mobile Waterproofing and Foundation Repair*
Midland Daily News
Don Varner Builders/Cabinets*
Laplow Construction, LLC
Schroeder Homes
Builders Plumbing and Heating Supply
Village Green
Servinski Sod Service, Inc.*
Pat’s Gradall Service, Inc.*
Midland Steel Sales, Inc.*
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The Handlon and Eastman Law Firm*
Fisher Sand and Gravel*
Sandy Ridge Golf Course*
Saginaw Bay Underwriters
Quick Reliable Printing
C & M Home Appliances*
R. B. Harsh Construction, Inc.*
Rush Print ’n Pack*
Wright Builders, Inc.*
RE/MAX of Midland*
Wolverine Bank*
*Contributed to Friends of Housing
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August, 2013
CALLING NOMINATIONS FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR SEATS!
It’s that time of year again when we need to begin to collect nominations to fill two Board
of Director Seats with a three year term beginning January 1, 2014 through December 31,
2016.
The Board of Directors meets every third Tuesday of the month at the HBA Office for
lunch from 11:45am-Noon, and meeting agenda from 12-1pm. This is a great opportunity
to join a great, caring group of Builders and Associates who take pride in looking out
for the best interests of the HBA. I hope you will consider filling an open board seat.
Please submit one builder, and one associate, nominee by Wednesday, August 21 for a
General Membership vote to take place at the October 9 Hunt Night. Installation will occur at the December 4 Holiday Event.
Submit your nominations to the HBA Office via email to
jsasse@hbamidlandmi.com.
Thank you!
Nominees for 2013 Builder and Associate Member of the Year
Please begin to think about who you would like to nominate for 2013 Builder and Associate
Member of the Year! The recognition committee has developed the following criteria in order to establish the list of nominees:
Builder Member of the Year—1) HBA Involvement, 2) Building activity in the year of award,
3)Community involvement/recognition
Associate Member of the Year-1) HBA Involvement, 2) Community involvement/recognition
Membership Commitment Award-Actively involved with the Midland HBA for several years
supporting one, or more, of the following: home show, parade of home, sponsorship, advertising, councils.
Please submit your nominations by Wednesday, October 2, to the HBA Office. The
Board of Directors will vote on the nominees and the winners will be announced at the
December 4 Holiday Event. Thank you!
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August, 2013
Industry News: Housing Permits Increase 28%
The number of housing permits issued for singlefamily construction in Michigan increased by 28% in
May 2013 over levels of one year ago, according to
U.S. Census Bureau data. Year-to-date, single-family
permits are running ahead of 2012 levels 26 percent.
In Michigan the number of single-family permits issued:
May 2013
May 2012
Percent Increase
1,417
1,109
28%
YTD 2013
4,802
YTD 2012
3,751
Percent Increase
26%
"We've seen an increase in every single month in 2013
and the trend lines look good for the year as a whole,"
noted Bob Filka, CEO of HBA Michigan.
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Get Involved, Get Recognized! New Hammer
and Nail Award!
This member is being recognized for his involvement at a July HBA event! All it takes is attending
to be featured in HBA Builder Bits and on the
“Bragging Rights Wall” at the HBA Office!
CONGRATULATIONS!
PAUL ORVOSH, ORVOSH BUILDERS, INC.
2013 Associates Council Golf Outing
Bucks Run Golf Club
CHECK IT OUT!!
Brand New HBA APPAREL CLOSET!
Building Trades T-Shirts $15.00~All other $25.00
Get your’s today!!
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August, 2013
2013 HBA
Golf Outing!
The 2013 Associates Council Golf Outing is already in the books as a fun, enjoyable social mixer that all
had a great time at! Many thanks to Bucks Run Golf Club for being such gracious hosts! The event
could not happen without our golfers for sure, but also not without the following sponsors:
Hole Sponsors—Baily Agency, Builders Plumbing and Heating Supply, Chemical Bank, Designed by Julie,
FirstMerit Bank, Flynn Lumber and Supply, Great Lakes Safety Training Center, Hantz Financial Services,
Lead Renovator Training, Mahoney and Associates, Midland Resort, Northfield/Oldcastle, Peterson and
Watson Appraisers, Saginaw Bay Underwriters, Superior Title & Settlement Agency, Walko Homes and
Wolverine Bank.
Tee Sponsors –Mobile Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, Sequin Lumber Company
Lunch Sponsor—Isabella Bank
Driving Range Sponsor-Dow Building Solutions
Beverage Sponsor-Fisher Sand and Gravel
Hole-In-One Sponsors-Bailey Agency, Ieuter Insurance Group
Door prize donations—Builders Plumbing & Heating, Dakota Builders, First American Title Insurance,
Flynn Lumber and Supply, Great Lakes Safety Training Center, Hantz Financial Services, HBA of Midland, Laurence Smith Window and Door, Mahoney and Associates, Wolverine Bank
Golf Committee-Joe Kozuch, Chair, Jeff Servinski, Julie Ratcliffe, Tom Watson
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