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For more information on Association Events please visit the HBAGTA website at
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Office Closed
August 6, 2010
Office Closed
August 10, 2010
Green Build Grand Traverse 11:30 am
August 13, 2010
Office Closed
August 17, 2010
Membership Committee
8:30 am
August 19, 2010
Public Relations Committee
8:00 am
August 20, 2010
Office Closed
August 25, 2010
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 am
August 27, 2010
Office Closed
September 13, 2010
General Membership Meeting
Hosted by First Place Bank
October 2 & 3, 2010
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HBAGTA COMMITTEES
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Participation in any HBAGTA Committee is open to all members of the Association!
Want to get more from your membership?
JOIN A COMMITTEE!
Call the HBAGTA Office for more information:
(231) 946-2305 |
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REMEMBER TO ADD THE HBAGTA! |
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When developing your marketing plan, whether it be EXPO participation, a web site design, coupons to consumers, stationary...just about anything your company participates in or distributes, be sure to add the HBAGTA logo and display your pride in being a member of the Home Builders Association!
Did you know? If you provide a link to the HBAGTA on your business web site - your company's web site link is activated for free? We will waive the $50 annual service fee! - Just ask how.
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REBATES AVAILABLE
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Michiganresidents who replace an existing appliance with a new ENERGY STAR or CEE qualified appliance purchased on or after February 10, 2010 are eligible to apply for a rebate. Approved applicants will receive a VisaŽ Prepaid Card via mail. This programs ends as soon as funds are exhausted. Over $2,000,000 is still available. For questions or to apply by phone, call 866-621-8782 or go to www.mirebates.comfor more information.
Half of the program funds for refrigerators, clothes washers, and dishwashers have been spent, with approximately 50,000 rebates being issued to Michigan residents. The furnaces and water heaters program has spent approximately 5%, with approximately 150 rebates being issued to Michigan residents. DOE has recently approved a rebate increase for this portion of the program.
Rebate levels have increased for the following products: 1) Propane Furnaces-increase to $500, 2) Propane Water Heaters-increase to $300, 3) Oil Furnaces-increase to $500, and 4) Solar Water Heaters-increase to 25%, maximum of $2,500. Residents who already received a rebate will get an additional amount to raise them to the new levels. Go to www.michrebate.com for more information. Note the two websites are unique. . |
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YOU ARE INVITED TO LUNCH
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Menards is hosting a special luncheon for contractors from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on August 13th at their store located at 4155 U.S. 31 South, Traverse City. This is an opportunity to have contractors see the many products and services that Menards offers trade professionals. Several vendors will be present and prize drawings will be held.
Please RSVP to trvcmcam@mendards.com or by calling Bill Dowswell at 231-943-4071. |
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS 2010-2011
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Now's the time to mark your calendars! Our HBAGTA General Membership meetings are slated for:
September 13th
October 11th
November 8th
December 13th
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th
We will again be looking for member sponsors who are interested in hosting a meeting at their place of business. If you would like the chance to host one, please contact Kathy at kathy@hbagta.com or call the office at 946-2305. The September meeting is currently being sponsored by First Place Bank and the October steak fry will be held at ProBuild again this year.
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FALL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
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Watch for more information on the upcoming HBAGTA Fall Membership Drive. |
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| Greetings! ,
Look at What's Red, White and Blue
As summer begins to transition into fall, many of us are planning our last family get-together, envisioning a weekend getaway with friends or perhaps helping a college student pack an inordinate amount of "necessary stuff" into a too-small vehicle. But amongst those important plans, I hope you will take time to execute an important duty as a citizen and that is your right to vote.
 On August 3rd, Michigan will be holding a crucial primary election. Regardless of their political affiliation, our state association has been working diligently to promote pro-business and pro-housing legislators. There will be an enormous turn-over next year and those you put in office could impact your personally and professionally. Please take time to vote next Tuesday. Note that every part of the adjacent map that is red will have a new State Senator next year!
Together We Are Building a Stronger Association!
Kathy Maisonville
Executive Officer
Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc.
3040 Sunset Lane
Traverse City, MI 49684
p: 231.946.2305
f: 231.946.1051
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 Our first General Membership Meeting of the fall is slated for September 13th at First Place Bank located at 333 W. Grandview Parkway, Suite 403, Traverse City. Some hot tamales will be there . . . plus news you can use!
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CONTINUING COMPETENCY COURSES
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 In an effort to insure that all contractors whose licenses expire next year meet their 3-hour Continuing Competency requirement, the association is sponsoring seminars throughout the month of September and October. Classes will be held on Wednesday September 15, 29 and October 13 and 27 from either 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Seating is limited to 24 students per class. The cost is $59 for HBA members and $99 for non-members. Preregistration and payment is required. To register go to www.hbagta.com
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FALL SHOWCASE OF REMODELED HOMES | |
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Mark Your Calendars Now - Save the Dates
Annual Fall Showcase of Remodeled Homes
Saturday and Sunday, October 2nd and 3rd
The remodeling market is booming and this is a terrific time to show homeowners the fabulous possibilities to refresh, refurbish or renovate their homes.
Any HBA member who has participated in some sort of residential remodeling project is encouraged to submit an entry. Whether an outdoor patio, updated landscape or whole house remodel, this is the venue is your fall marketing opportunity.
Contracts and information about the Fall Showcase of Remodeled Homes is now available online at www.hbagta.com. Enter by August 16th to take advantage of the Early Bird special. Final submissions are due by September 3rd.
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SPRINKLERS DEFEATED - ARC FAULTS TBD | |
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At the recent Summer Convention of MAHB held in Frankenmuth, Lee Schwartz, EVP announced that he had received unofficial word from the Director of DELEG that sprinklers would not be mandated in the 2009 MRC. This is indeed good news for contractors who have battled this issue on many fronts over the past few years. However, as of this writing, no specific decision has been made regarding mandating arc-fault breakers.
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REGISTER FOR IBS IN AUGUST & GET A FREE EXHIBIT PASS
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Online registration for the 2011 NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando on Jan. 12-15 - the single, most important and largest industry event of the year - will open on Monday, Aug. 2.
Industry professionals who register for the show by Aug. 31 can take advantage of heavily discounted registration pricing (four days of exhibits and education), saving $100 on early-bird registration and $130 on regular registration.
Another option for NAHB members who register during August is a free four-day pass to the exhibit floor.
In addition, spouses of members and non-members can register for free in August.
Specific online registration deals include:
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Free Exhibit Pass for NAHB Members - Register by Aug. 31
NAHB members will be able to walk the show floor for free all four days of the show, if they register by Aug. 31. More than 1,000 exhibitors on 500,000 square feet of exhibit space will feature the industry's leading suppliers displaying their latest innovations. Show exhibitors will also be available to discuss attendees' specific challenges.
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First-Time Member Attendee Registration - Reduced
Members who plan to attend IBS for the first time are eligible for the first-time attendee registration rate of $100, which enables them to attend any of more than 175 education sessions and tour the exhibit floor all four days.
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One- and Two-Day Education Passes
Attendees can purchase one- or two-day passes for IBS education sessions. Passes will be available for education sessions held from Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 12-14. All seminars on Saturday, Jan. 15 are free. To take advantage of these passes, attendees must choose the day(s) they will purchase when registering for the show.
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NEW HOME SALES BOUNCE BACK IN JUNE
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Coming off a historic low in May, sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 23.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 330,000 units in June, according to U.S. Commerce Department data released on July 26.
"The June numbers are an encouraging sign that new-home sales are coming back from an expected slow period that followed the expiration of the home buyer tax credit program," said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. "While we still have quite a ways to go on the path to recovery, it's good to see that we are headed in the right direction."
From Nations Building News-July 26, 2010 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
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Often our HBAGTA members forget that they are part of a much larger, national federation of industry professionals. As such, you are entitled to several attractive discounts offered by well-known companies. Over the next few issues, we will highlight some of the benefits. Today we are featuring some benefits of NAHB membership.
General Motors
$500 discount on most GM vehicles. CLICK HERE for details about the program and how to apply. Purchase or lease a new 2009, 2010 or 2011 model year Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC, passenger car, light duty truck, van or SUV. This offer excludes Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, Cadillac, Hummer, Saab, Pontiac and Saturn vehicles and medium duty trucks. Customers must take delivery by January 3, 2011.
Hewlett Packard
Discounts include: 9% on notebooks, 5% on printers/scanners, 7% on handhelds, 12% on workstations, 16% on servers and 12% on storage among other options. (Over 10,000 items available) plus free shipping. Call 1-888-202-4488 and mention pass code "NAHB".
FedEx Advantage & YRC Transportation
Save up to 29% on select FedEx Express services. Save at least 68% with YRC on your LTL shipments over 150 pounds. To enroll call 1-800-Members or visit www.1800members.com/nahb.
Save 10% off all online promotions. This discount is in addition to any online specials.
10% off all delivery orders. Free shipping on order of $50 or more. Call 1-800-274-2753 and mention your NAHB membership.
Wyndham Hotel Group and Endless Vacation Rentals
10% off the best available rate at over 6,500 hotels and resorts and over 60,000 properties worldwide. Mention ID 20090 at time of reservation. Call 1-877-670-7088.
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Hertz
Up to 20% off on all rental cars and free Gold Club Membership. Use CDP#51046. |
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PAY ONLINE AND SAVE YOUR TIME!
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YES YOU CAN!
We are proud to announce that you can now pay your invoices and register for events on the HBAGTA web site!
It's this easy:
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Click on the "Members Only" Link on the top right hand corner of the Home Page.
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Log In with your User Name and Password.
If you haven't logged in to your account yet, your user name and password are:
User Name: First name initial with last name (jsmith)
Password: Fusion (this is a default password that should be changed.)
You won't believe what you see! Take a tour and see how much information is at your fingertips! |
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SPONSORSHIPS AND CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING AVAILABLE FOR E-NEWS
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Sponsorships are available for our bi-weekly e-newsletter for $25 an issue. Get your name out in front of the HBAGTA Members and event participants. Sponsorship includes your logo prominently placed in the publication along with a link to your web site. Don't miss this unique opportunity! Sponsorships must be pre-paid. Go to your member profile to sign up for this service then send an email with your requested dates and graphic to jenny@hbagta.com.
Classified Advertising will be available beginning with the next issue of our e-newsletter. Each ad will be $10 and will be limited 30 Words and will not include graphics. Classified ads will be located at the bottom of the e-newsletter with a link in the table of contents. Go to your member profile to sign up for this service then send an email with your classified ad to jenny@hbagta.com.
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SUPERFLEET COMMERCIAL FUELING PROGRAM
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HBA Members Stop Missing Out on Savings!
Current SuperFleet Customer's:
Starting in 2010 the HBA Members Discount was increased to
5˘ Per Gallon All of the Time! That's a Nickel Per Gallon!!!
Potential NEW SuperFleet Customer's:
For the Months of August, September, and October sign up your Fleet with the SuperFleet Program and you will Save 10˘ Per Gallon at all Speedway Locations, plus save a Nickel at all Marathon Locations for the first 90 Days of your New Account!
The Program Benefits:
Card Assignment:
Cards can be assigned to either the vehicle, the department, or to a specific driver
If assigned to Vehicle, SuperFleet can prompt for a Driver ID Number
If assigned to a Driver, SuperFleet can prompt for a Vehicle ID Number
If assigned to a Department, SuperFleet can prompt for both a Driver and Vehicle
If desired SuperFleet Cards can also prompt for odometer readings
Restrictions
SuperFleet cards can be restricted to Fuel, Oil, Automotive, and Car Wash
Other NEW Restrictions include Day, Time, Dollar Amount, Gallon Amount, Transactions Per Day, all with nearly real time updates
Reporting
Free monthly fleet report detailing each transaction by Time, Date, Location, and Price
Acceptance
SuperFleet is accepted at all Speedway's, Marathon's, Rich Oil's & Pilot Travel Center's
SuperFleet is accepted at 6,500 locations Nationwide and over 1,200 in Michigan
For More Information Contact:
Account Manager: Brian L. Porter
Cell Phone: 517-490-2081
Fax: 616-954-7637
Email:Blporter@SSALLC.com
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RECYCLESMART KIDS GARAGE SALE ANNOUNCED
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Who: For ages 6-12 (with parent/guardian supervision)
Where: Grand Traverse County Civic Center - Howe Arena
Date/Time: Saturday August 21, 2010 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Cost: Participants - $5.00 for 8' X 10' "booth space". FREE admission to buyers
(Limited # of "booth spaces" available, early registration recommended)
Questions: RecycleSmart Hotline 941.5555
The RecycleSmart Kids Garage Sale is a great opportunity to have your child become a savvy business person and at the same time learn how to reuse and recycle their old toys, games, books, movies, DVD's, etc... Only items pertaining to kids may be offered for sale. Please no furniture or clothing. All participants' sale items must be confined to the assigned 8 X 10' floor space. Please bring a blanket for utilizing within your floor space area. No tables or chairs will be provided. Participants are responsible for setting up and cleaning up afterwards. Registration forms and additional information is available at www.RecycleSmart.info or by calling the RecycleSmart Hotline at 941.5555. Registration and payment must by made by August 13, 2010. The first 50 RecycleSmart Kids to register will receive a free RecycleSmart Tote bag.
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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 YOUR AD HERE! Thirty words or less for $10/issue. Simply sign up & pay for the service on your member profile then send an email to jenny@hbagta.com with your ad. FYI: The above ad is approximately 30 words. |
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Thank you for your membership and support of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc.
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