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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR:
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Locally connected, personally invested! |
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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!
Register and Pay by May 22
and you will qualify for the "Early Bird" drawing. The winner will receive a
FREE One Month Membership at
The Crown!
HBAGTA ANNUAL GOLF OUTING & PIG ROAST
JUNE 5, 2009
CROWN GOLF COURSE
FOR A REGISTRATION FORM |
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MAY IS NATIONAL REMODELERS MONTH |
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CALENDAR AND
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May 6 & 7, 2009
Parade of Homes Plan Book Proof Days
May 8 - 10, 2009
May 10, 2009
Mother's Day
May 11, 2009
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"EACH ONE-REACH ONE"
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WIN FREE GOLF!
MARK THE DATES!
MAY 11 - MAY 19 |
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LEGISLATIVE NEWS |
The Association recently learned that former State Representative Howard Walker and long time friend of the housing industry has chosen to run for Jason Allen's Senate seat next year. Senator Allen is unable to run again due to term limits. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!
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Sponsor Link
CONTACT THE HBAGTA TO BECOME A TUESDAY TOOLBOX SPONSOR!
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MEMBER ADVANTAGE PROGRAMS SAVES YOU MONEY! |
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is just around the corner (Sunday, May 10th) so why not surprise mom, grandmother, mother-in-law, godmother, aunt or daughter, with a little something that will brighten her day and benefit your bank account at the same time. Here are just a few gift ideas: Decorations for the home (FTD)
To view all member discounts, please visit .
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Greetings! ,
Stepping outside into the sunshine, catching the slight scent of growing things blooming, I can't help but feel hopeful. Spring always awakens my imagination about what could be - what is possible. It gives me hope!
My wish is that you are also feeling hopeful and energized this month. Things appear to be picking up and folks are beginning to loosen their purse strings a bit. That is good news for our industry and especially for northern Michigan.
I hope many of you will make the trek to Kalkaska on Monday evening, May 11th, to attend our last General Membership meeting before September. This event is fondly being proclaimed as "Dinner at the Dump." Hopefully, you will receive our special invitation in the mail in the next day or so! Be looking for a small trash container to arrive in your mailbox! Please RSVP by Friday, May 8th so that we can plan accordingly for your dinner.
American Waste is sponsoring our May 11th event and offering a private tour for HBA members and guests at the Solid Waste Disposal plant in Kalkaska from 4-5 p.m. The plant is at 3947 US 131 North, and is located just 2 minutes north of the intersection of 72 and 131
Following the American Waste plant tour, a networking opportunity with hors d'oeuvres and a Builder Forum will be held beginning at 5:15 p.m. at Gio's Trattoria located at 2325 US 131 North. Hager is sponsoring a Builder Forum about Insulated Concrete Forms which are gaining in popularity. We hope you will consider joining Paul Kaczanowski for an informative session.
Also, for those who submitted copy or artwork, advertising or layouts for the 2009 Parade of Homes plan book, proof day will be tomorrow, May 6th and Thursday, May 7th from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the HBA office. Please park on the lower level and enter through the lower level door.
Each One-Reach One kicks off Monday night. This is a simple, short term membership drive that will run from May 11-18th. The big perk for those who join and their sponsors is the $100 coupon good for the Golf Outing in June. More info about both these events is in the package mailed to members today. Be looking for a very unusual piece of correspondence!
 Together we are building a stronger association and a brighter future for northern Michigan.
Kathy
Kathleen Maisonville
Executive Officer
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
toll free: 800.422.5166
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MAY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
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4:00 - 5:00 pm: Private tour for HBA Members and guests of the American Waste Solid Waste Disposal Plant in Kalkaska. The plant is at 3947 US 131 North, and is located just 2 minutes north of the intersection of 72 and 131
5:15 pm: Networking opportunity with hors d'oeuvres and a Builder Forum will be held at Gio's Trattoria located at 2325 US 131 North. Hager is sponsoring a Builder Forum about Insulated Concrete Forms which are gaining in popularity.
5:30 pm: Member Orientation
6:00 pm: Dinner and Presentation of Scholarships.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 8 to help us plan accordingly for your dinner! |
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2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS |
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 2009 PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS
COME JOIN THE PARADE! |
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GUIDANCE PROVIDED ON ENERGY RELATED STIMULUS FUNDS |
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 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has established a new web site to provide information on the various programs available to state and local governments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and
how they can apply for them. The money is being made available for various weatherization, energy efficiency improvement and state energy programs, but it comes with more than a few strings attached - including the requirement that contractors pay the prevailing local wage to employees and subs per the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act.
With millions of dollars in funding available for the programs, states have been scrambling to figure out what they need to do to receive the funds, particularly to adopt new energy codes. The stimulus package designated $16.8 billion for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Of that amount, nearly $8 billion was designated for state and local weatherization and energy efficiency efforts: nearly $5 billion for the Weatherization Assistance Program and up to $3 billion for the State Energy Program.
The DOE announced on March 12 that it was releasing $780 million to jump start job creation and weatherization work and that it would be releasing more as the states demonstrate that they are using the funding effectively. The weatherization funding is being used to improve the energy efficiency of the homes of low-income families by adding more insulation, sealing leaks or modernizing heating and air conditioning equipment, at a cost of up to $6,500 per home.
Provide rebates to consumers for home energy audits or other energy-saving improvements
- Develop renewable energy and alternative fuel projects
- Promote Energy Star products
- Upgrade the energy efficiency of state and local government buildings
- Pursue other innovative state efforts to help families save money on other energy bills
For information on energy programs, e-mail Elizabeth Odina at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8570. For more information on other state spending programs included in the stimulus legislation, contact Alex Strong, x8279. |
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LET'S ALL DO THE BARBEQUE! |
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SUNDAY - MAY 17
Volunteers are needed to represent the HBAGTA and serve in the food line. Call Kathy at 946-2305 to volunteer. |
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MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT & RETENTION TRAINING
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A free NAHB led training day for HBA Membership Committee members and others interested in getting more involved will be held Tuesday, May 12th in Lansing. In order for our HBA to be eligible for special MAHB dues rebate incentives, we must send representation from our association. The first session on Recruitment is from 9-12 noon; the afternoon session slated for 1-4:30 p.m. will focus on Retention. There is no cost to attend and lunch is included. If you would like to help and can attend this training session, please call Jenny or Kathy at 946-2305! |
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GRAND VISION UNVEILED
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 The Grand Vision will return to the State Theater on the evening of May 19th for a public unveiling of the results of last fall's big Vision Decision. The final Grand Vision document will be released, along with news about how you can get more actively involved in helping to make positive change in the region. Stay tuned for more details. |
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Team Bob's
The Larkin Group
For being recognized as a "Top Ten" Finalists for the TC Chamber of Commerce 2009 Small Business Celebration | |
