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June 20 - 28, 2009
Parade of Homes & Developments
June 29, 2009
Legislative Committee Meeting 7:30 am HBA Office
July 22, 2009
Sprinkler Hearing in Lansing with Building Code Review Committee
October 3 & 4, 2009
Showcase of Remodeled Homes
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CONSTRUCTION RELATED RECALLS
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued three new recalls. The recalls cover Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors sold at Wal-Mart due to fire hazard, Wagner Spray Tech Heat Guns due to fire and burn hazards and Crane Plumbing Bath Tubs with a Whirlpool due to entrapment and drowning hazards. For full details follow the links at:
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CREATING A POWERFUL ELEVATOR PITCH by John Assaraf
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CONGRATULATIONS JIM McMANUS!
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As the 50th Fan of the Home Builders Association Fan page on Facebook, Jim won 2 tickets to the 2009 Parade of Homes!
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Greetings! ,
We're half way through our 20th Anniversary Parade of Homes. What a fabulous show we've had thus far! The traffic has been strong and the attendees extremely impressed with the quality and the variety of our elite builders' homes. If you've not had an opportunity to visit these showplaces, please consider doing so soon. The Parade will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 25-27th from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday, June 28th is the last day of the 2009 Parade with hours running from noon until 5 p.m. Tickets which are $10 are still available at each ticket outlet and also at each home. You may wish to look at the Parade Plan Book which is a dynamic flip book this year on line. Check it out at www.hbagta.com/paradeofhomes.
Most of us have cleared off our calendar of meetings for much of the summer to focus on the business of building and remodeling, as well as selling and servicing our many products. However, on July 22nd, there is an important hearing in Lansing that deserves considerable attention, especially from our builder members. This involves meeting with the state's building code review committee regarding the sprinkler mandate. MAHB is asking that each association send 5 members to the hearing. If you are willing to attend, please contact me at the HBA office at 946-2305.
Right now, we need to hear from builders and remodelers, especially those who work in the lower end/affordable housing market. If you have quotes available for the installation of a sprinkler system in an individual home, it is important that the Governmental Relations team at MAHB have that info as soon as possible. Arguments against this adoption will be more convincing with hard data.
Also, on Monday, June 29th, the Legislative Committee will be holding a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. at the HBA office to talk about the sprinkler issue, the status of the Grand Traverse County Septage Plant investigation and new ELG recommendations for land developments. All members are welcome.
As always . . together we are building a stronger Association.
Kathy
Kathleen Maisonville
Executive Officer
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
toll free: 800.422.5166
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Please Note - Due to unforseen circumstances, Parade Home #18 has been cancelled. |
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EXPERTS IN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY |
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If you aren't an expert, your perceived value diminishes, you won't get as many opportunities and it will be hard to position yourself for success.
THE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION IS LOOKING FOR...The leaders and the experts in the Home Building Industry in the greater Grand Traverse Area!
Do you have an expertise that you have written about or would like to write about? Has your business started a blog to inform your customers about building a home, heating a home, decorating a home or other topics in this area?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
The Association is looking for appropriate articles that we can share with the community on our Social Networking sites as well as the HBAGTA web site. We would like these articles and information to come from OUR LOCAL MEMBERS because we want to show them that WE ARE THE RESOURCE for information on the Home Building Industry and WE ARE THE PROFESSIONALS they should hire.
DO YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED AN EXPERT?
Let's work together! Articles will be taken on a first come / first served basis and will be posted at no charge on our Social Networking sites. Duplication of subject may be alternated to avoid redundancy. The HBAGTA reserves the right to restrict content. We request a clean, edited electronic copy of your article and publication will depend on approval.
If you would like more information or you think you can help, contact Jenny at the Association office. |
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HEARING SET ON MANDATORY SPRINKLERS - HOW YOU CAN HELP
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 New fire sprinkler mandate threatens affordable housing. Here's how you can help. The hearing on mandatory fire sprinklers will be held Wednesday, July 22 at 9 AM in the Forum Room of the Library of Michigan, 702 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing. You can participate in three (3) ways:
1. By driving to Lansing and testifying at the hearing. Once you have arrived there will be sign-in sheet just inside the door. Just sign your name and the organization (if any) you represent. Then take a seat and wait for your name to be called. However, be aware testimony will be limited to three minutes per person.
2. By sending a letter in opposition to mandating sprinklers. These can be sent by you, your organization and your clients. These letters should be mailed to:
Mr. Irvin Poke
Director, Bureau of Construction Codes
Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
Post Office Box 30254
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Click here for a sample letter to use. Please utilize your letterhead, sign, and send to the above address.
3. By talking to your building officials, inspectors, and affordable housing advocates on this issue.
Each local association has been asked to provide 5 members who will testify at the hearing on July 22nd. Please let me know if you would be willing to travel to Lansing and speak against mandatory sprinklers.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE NEEDS HELP |
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Calling all members! The Membership Committee is looking for a few good men or women to work on the committee. You must be the Master Member for your Company. The committee meets at 9:30 am on the third Tuesday of the month. This is a great opportunity to get more involved in the HBAGTA! Call Jenny or Kathy at the HBA Office for more info. |
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HBAGTA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CALENDAR |
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 SAVE THE DATES! The following courses have been scheduled for this fall in the Roger Papineau Professional Development Center:
- Green Building for Building Professionals* - August 28 & 29
- Business Management for Building Professionals*^ - August 30
- Negotiating Skills - September 11
- Construction Contracts and Law - September 23
- Scheduling - October 16
- Estimating for Builders and Remodelers - October 17
- Project Management - October 30
- Land Acquisition and Development - October 31
- Marketing and Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I)^ - November 3
- Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)^ - November 4
- Business Management for Building Professionals*^ - November 5
- Green Building for Building Professionals* - November 6
*Required courses for CGP (Certified Green Professionals Designation).
^Required courses for CAPS (Certified Aging In Place Specialist Designation). |
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