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Western Illinois Builders Association
The WIBA
Punch List
WIBA is an association of individuals
and firms who have joined forces,
voluntarily, to promote all phases of
building and remodeling.
October 2011
Volume 2011, Issue 7
Board Members:
President:
Paul Hensen
Vice-President:
Greg Davis
Treasurer:
Carol Hagan
Past President:
Steve Hawkinson
Directors:
Mark Copeland
Bud Lewis
Lori Putnam
Scott Howe
Life Directors:
Terry Hartley
Bill Johnson
Executive Officer:
Jennifer Sperry
Upcoming Events
Oct. 19 - Membership Mtg.
at Kensington
Nov. 2 - Board Meeting at
the Broadview
Nov. 6- Veteran’s Day
Parade
Nov. 16 - Membership Mtg.
at Kensington with
Election of Officers
Nov. 20 - Christmas Parade
Dec. 7 - Board Meeting at
the Broadview
Dec. 7 - Christmas Party at
Cherry St.
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
at the Kensington
(311 E. Simmons St. in the Ballroom)
Networking: 6:30—7:00 p.m.
Dinner: 7:00 p.m. (Cost: $10.00/person)
Program…
Todd Thompson
Galesburg City Manager
Todd Thompson was hired as City Manager in January of this
year. He has 16 years experience in public administration. Before
coming to Galesburg, he was the City Manager of Mexico, Missouri. Todd grew up in Illinois and came to Galesburg because of
the small hometown feel and the sense of community he felt in
Galesburg. He will be speaking on City Government. Come hear
what is new and/or changing in Galesburg!
10-Year Consecutive Members
Congratulations to the following members who have achieved 10
consecutive years of membership in 2011. Thank you for your
support and commitment in promoting quality building in our
community. Their names will be added to the plaque outside the
WIBA Office.
Johnson Painting
Mel Foster Co.
Webber Rental
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T HE WI B A P U NC H LI S T
President’s Corner...
It seems like every article I write starts
out with news relating to the economy and most
of it has not been good. High paying factory
jobs have gone the way of the Edsel. U.S. factories lost 3 million jobs from 2000 to 2004 and
another 2.2 million from 2007 to 2010. Manufacturing jobs were 20% of private-sector payrolls in 1990 whereas today they account for
about 10%. Large multinational corporations
have cut 2.9 million jobs in the past decade
while adding 2.4 million workers to their overseas operations. Obviously the times are
changing. We live in a global economy and we
need to change in order to continue growth and
success. The good news, I believe, is that we
have the will and the ability to change along
with the times because we always have in the
past. The bad news is that some people seem to
think the government can wave a magic wand
and simply create change and jobs. Real
change and growth has always come from the
private sector.
The article in the paper the other day
regarding the housing market was interesting.
It stated that each real estate sale realizes over
$28,000 in additional value over the sale price
due to retail purchases, transportation, finance,
insurance, and other professional services
needed. The total impact in Illinois alone in
2010 was almost $8 billion. As I’ve said in the
past, once housing gets back on track, the rest
of the economy will follow.
I hope your team is doing well whether is
be football or baseball, as long as your team is
the one I’m rooting for of course! This warm
weather has been like an extended summer
without the A/C costs because it cools down in
the evening. Enjoy it while it lasts.
See you at the October 19th meeting.
You will meet the new City Manager and have
a chance to win the $25 door prize. I’m told
that some needy member won last month so
there will be no rollover this month.
Paul Hensen
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October Board
Meeting Highlights….
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0 New members, 1 Cancelled Memberships for
a total of 77 members
The next home show will again be at the Sandburg Mall the first weekend in March and
prices will remain the same as last year. Registration is now open—please see enclosed form!
The social committee is beginning to plan the
Christmas Party—anyone with ideas, please
pass them on.
Clarification of criteria/responsibilities for the
M. Brad Johnson Memorial Scholarship have
been confirmed with Carl Sandburg College’s
Foundation office. The scholarship will be
available online beginning December 1st.
The membership meetings will be held in the
Ballroom of the Kensington until further notice
or until a podium and microphone is secured
for our organization.
Galesburg Pilot Club is selling tickets for the
2011 playhouse that will be given away at the
Home Show—be sure to get your ticket! The
playhouse will be featured in the Galesburg
Christmas Parade.
Our website is continuing to be updated.
Please contact the office with suggestions or if
you need assistance in updating your information.
Forward suggestions of speakers for upcoming
meetings to any board member or the office.
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T HE WI B A P U NC H LI S T
“Power Up” The 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show
will be held February 8-11, 2012 in Orlando, Florida
Registration opened Sept. 1st. This would make a great winter vacation that would also
help your business! Go to www.buildersshow.com for more information.
Congratulations
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The Winner of the September 50/50
Drawing was Greg Rossell of
Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc.
Bullis & Sundberg Insurance was
drawn for the Monthly Cash Drawing at the September meeting. Paul
Hensen was present to accept the $25
cash. October’s drawing will be
worth $25. If the winner is not present, the money will rollover to the
next meeting with the final drawing
being held at the Christmas Party in
December.
—Reminder—
Dues due in November:
Chimney Savers
Chuck Hay Insurance
Fox Portable Restrooms
Midwest Bank of Western Illinois
O’Charlie’s Repair
ReMax Preferred Properties,
Chris Pepmeyer
THANK YOU!
A big “Thank You” to Galesburg Pilot Club for speaking at our September membership meeting. Barb Brown, Pilot Club President,
Carol Egan (pictured at left), and Jerry Wood informed the membership of the mission of the Pilot Club and their fundraising goals for
the Spray Park and other renovations planned for Rotary Park. The
Pilot Club was chosen as this year’s playhouse recipient. The playhouse is currently being built and will be given away at the Home
Show in March. The Pilot Club’s goal is to surpass the all-time ticket sales record of $10,868.00 and to
receive the $1,000 bonus incentive which will purchase a wheelchair accessible swing. Purchase your
playhouse tickets soon from any Pilot Club member and help improve our community!
It’s not too early to start thinking about the 2012 Home Show!
If you attend 5 or more membership meetings between March 2011 and February 2012,
you will receive $100 off of your Home Show Booth! New members also receive $100 off
their booth. There are only 5 meetings left, so don’t miss the October 19th meeting!
**Please see the inserted Home Show Flyer for more details or to reserve a booth!**
WESTERN ILLINOIS
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
2163 E. Main St.
P.O. Box 565
Galesburg, IL 61402-0565
Phone: 309-343-2116
Fax: 309-343-1114
Email: wiba@grics.net
Website: wibaweb.org
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Don’t forget…
General Membership Meeting
Save the Date
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
@ the Kensington (Ballroom) 6:30 p.m.
Don’t miss Todd Thompson, City Manager
Check out the Website: Now Featured
Allied Termite & Pest Control
Mel Foster Co.
Hansen Lumber Company
Next month’s features will be:
Associated Bank
Bullis & Sundberg LLC Insurance Service
New Age Siding & Windows, Inc.
(Please make sure your website is up to date. If you need
assistance, please call or email Jennifer at the office.)
This year’s Western Illinois Builders Association’s Christmas Party
will be held at Cherry
Street on Wednesday,
December 7th beginning
at 6:30 pm.
Watch next month’s
newsletter for your invitation and more details.
WESTERN ILLINOIS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
2012 - 35th ANNUAL HOME SHOW
MARCH 3rd and MARCH 4th
Western Illinois Builders Association annually sponsors a Home Show in the Sandburg Mall in
Galesburg the first weekend in March. It is a great advertising tool as well as a way to show the
public your specialty and promote any new ideas in your specific field. Side Court & Center
Court booths will be available. In order to participate, you must be a member of Western
Illinois Builders Association. Yearly membership fee is $150. A $50 deposit will reserve your
booth. Membership fees & final booth rental must be paid by Wednesday, February 15, 2012.
Any participant in last year’s Home Show that would like the same spot must have
their booth paid for by January 18th, 2012 or that spot may be given to someone else.
If you are interested in the Home Show or in the association & would like more information or
wish to reserve a booth, please complete the form below & return to Terry Hartley.
First time participants receive $100 off booth rental. Members who have attended 5 meetings
during the past year can deduct $100 from their booth rental (One per exhibitor please). Any
member who brings a new exhibitor for the Home Show gets $25 off their booth.
Each Booth Space is 10’X10’
Fees = $250 for Side Court, $275 for Center Court
2012 HOME SHOW RESERVATION
NAME ______________________________ COMPANY _____________________________
TYPE of BUSINESS __________________________________________________________
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________
PHONE and FAX _____________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
Please circle booth preference:
Center Court
Corner
Side Court
Number of booths requested: ___________________________________________________
Please check here if you would like more information about:
Home Show _________________
Builders Association _________________
MAIL FORM WITH FEES or DEPOSIT TO:
PHONE: 309-342-9141
(Please make check payable to: WIBA)
ATTN: Terry Hartley
Rheinschmidt’s Carpet Center
876 W. Main Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Don’t miss out…..
Display Opportunities
Sandburg Mall’s largest yearly event
Lots of Exposure
in the community, newspapers and
more….
Your 2011 Little Miss
Homebuilder, Haley Marshall, and
Little Mr. Homebuilder, Aidan
Laird with the 2011 Playhouse
that raised $10,868.00 for the
Knox County Humane Society.
The 2011 playhouse was built by Shawn Shea of
Shea’s Home Improvement.
Numerous
Advertising
Opportunities
newspaper, radio, website, and more
it’s time
to
register
for the
One of our members benefited so much
from the Home Show this past year, he
ran an ad in the local newspaper.
This could be YOU!
2012 Home Show!
The 2012 Playhouse Design
Charity recipient is the Galesburg
Pilot Club with proceeds funding a
handicap accessible water spray pad
at Rotary Park. Tickets cost $2 and
the playhouse will be given away on
Sunday at the Home Show.
Playhouse being built by Mark Copeland
of Copeland Custom Homes