In This Issue
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Page 8
October Calendar
Page 10:
Two Associations Collaborate to Showcase Green
Page 14:
Raising The Bar With a Professional Designation
Page 20:
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Fact Sheet
Page 21:
Energy Grant Awarded to Local Green Builder
Page 21:
Board of Directors Vacancy, Candidates Announced
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Event Links
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Green Solutions 4 EXPO October 25, 2008
NMC Hagerty Center
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Admission: $3/adult
Booth Space is available! Contact Traverse Area Association of Realtors
Green Building for Building Professionals
(NAHB Course)
November 7 and 8, 2008
Instructor: Bruce Frost, MBA/DDL
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Cost: $325 / NAHB Members
Early Bird Special!
Save $30 if you register and pay by
October 17, 2008.Look for more Professional Development Opportunities on the HBAGTA Web Site |
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"In times of change, the learners will inherit the Earth, while the knowers
will find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."
Eric Hoffer
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Greetings!,
 Welcome. . .
To our brand new e-newsletter template which will be used from now on with our NewsBuilder and Tuesday Toolbox. We're pleased to be showcasing our new "colors" and strengthening the brand that represents the professionalism and high standards of our association.
When you see the familiar logo and our Commitment to Excellence byline, rest assured that this is official news and information for our members. Also, please note that the quick links posted on this front page take you right to our October NewsBuilder. |
October General Membership Meeting
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Traverse City Golf and Country Club
1725 S. Union Traverse City, Michigan
4:30 p.m. Builder Forum: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft - By Karen Brown, CEO, TBACU
5:00 p.m. Social Hour: Meet the HBAGTA Board Candidates and network with colleagues
5:30 p.m. Member Orientation
6:00 p.m. Plated Dinner: Menu: Prime Rib of Beef, Renaissance Salad, Green Beans, Baked Potato, Dinner Rolls and Peppermint Ice Cream Sundae
6:45 p.m. Invitation to Green Solutions 4 EXPO and 21st Century Association Modernization Program aka "CAMP" by Kim Pontius, EVP of TAAR
7:00 p.m. Annual Meeting of the HBAGTA
- Introduction of the Board Candidates
- Annual Elections
Guest Meals: $31.50
Please RSVP by October 9, 2008 to
mailbox@hbagta.com or 231-946-2305
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Candidates Announced for Board Vacancy
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At the September General Membership meeting, President Scott Duensing
announced that three builders have declared their interest in the
single Builder Director seat which will be vacated this fall.
The term
of Roger Papineau expires in November, 2008 and he has chosen to "hang
up his tool belt" for now. Roger has been a member of the HBA for
nearly 25 years and has served as the Association's president twice,
once in 1996 and again in 2007. As many know, he is deeply committed to
the industry and our local members. He will best be remembered as the
"Code Curmudgeon", a hat he wears with pride and distinction - and many
thanks from the members who do not fully understand his passion for the
picayune!
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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Fact Sheet
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Who is Eligible
- The $7,500 tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.
- The law defines a first-time home buyer as a buyer who has not owned a home during the past three years.
- All U.S. citizens who file taxes are eligible to participate in the program.
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