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For more information on Association Events please visit the HBAGTA website at
www.hbagta.comOFFICE CLOSING FOR HOLIDAYS
The HBA Office will be closed Friday, July 1st through Tuesday, July 6th for the holiday. The office will reopen Wednesday, July 6th.
Due to the holiday, the office hours will be Wednesday through Friday that week.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | |
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June 9, 2011
Parade of Homes Committee 8:00 am
June 12 - 13, 2011
Parade of Homes Pre-Judging
June 14, 2011
Green Build Grand Traverse 11:30 am to 1:00 pm
June 18 - 26, 2011
Parade of Homes & Developments
June 22, 2011
Breakfast & Codes Seminar
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
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June 30, 2011
MIOSHA Fall Protection Seminar 8:00 am to 10:00 am
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PARADE OF HOMES AND DEVELOPMENTS
June 18th to 26th
SHOWCASE OF REMODELED HOMES TOUR
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SUMMER CONVENTION ON ISLAND | |
MAHB's Summer Convention will be held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island July 20-22nd. This year's focus according to the Convention Planning Committee is on "family, fun and association business". The organizers have developed a family-friendly program that includes free time to enjoy some of the island's special attractions.
For more information, or to register, go to www.buildingmichigan.org and click on the Events button. The Convention information and registration forms are also in the Spring issue of Michigan Builder magazine which was mailed in March. Additional copies are available at the HBA office.
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PASSIVE HOUSE
The World's Most Stringent Energy Efficiency Building Standard
Presented by the AIA Southwest Michigan
June 15, 2011
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PRIEST DONATES TIME, TALENT
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The weather-dulled HBA sign was desperately in need of TLC. And due to the generosity of Doug Priest of Priest Painting and Wallcovering the outdoor signage got a wonderful facelift. We are deeply grateful to all the hard work that Doug and his daughter put in to making the signs bright and new again. And also, we owe appreciation to Andrew Kohlman of Signs Now for applying new HBA decals and installing the signs. Thanks to these great members for helping us out at a crucial time.
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The Cook Report: The Home Front
National Journal
Despite the housing slump, Americans of all political persuasions have a visceral desire to own their own home.
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Greetings!
The rain clouds moved aside and bright skies prevailed for the majority of the day for the 140 golfers at the HBA's annual Golf Outing held at Lochenheath on June 3rd. This was by far the most successful and well-attended golf scramble in recent memory!
The association is deeply appreciative to the 2011 Golf Committee, spearheaded by staff liaison Kerry Gartland and chaired this year by Jeremy Orth of Morse Moving and Storage. The committee which included Charity Anderson of Cornerstone Title, Jim Seeley and Chris Dakoske of Chemical Bank and Shelly Brunette of Real Estate One did an outstanding job getting hole sponsors, participants and prizes. Additional assistance with the 50/50 and Raffle ticket sales was provided by Gretchen Knoblock and Carol Buck of New Leaf Interiors.
This year, the winning men's team was once again from Michigan Mobile Glass & Trim and included Randy Travis, Gary Godziewiewski, Miles Guy and Steve Stocking. The winning mixed team was from Poolside and included Mike Rodes, Brooke Rodes, Steve Gorley and Randy Centelli.
Major funding for the event was provided by Hastings Mutual. First Place Bank and Real Estate One sponsored beverage carts for the event. Fox Grand Traverse hosted a hole-in-one hole while Morse Moving & Storage provided a putting contest in advance of the shotgun start.
The HBA is grateful for these financial supporters as well as the following companies that provided hole sponsorships:
Alpers Insulation, LLC
Belanger Excavating, Inc.
Bishop Distributing
Budget Blinds of Traverse City
Capital Title
Chemical Bank
Cornerstone Title
D&W Mechanical
DpS Surveying & Mapping
Fireside Hearth & Leisure
First Class Closets
Great Lakes Gypsum
Green Stone FCS
Home Acres Building Supply
Huntington Mortgage Group
K-Wall Poured Walls, Inc.
Max's Service
Novak Masonry, Inc.
NuFloor Design Center
Peterson McGregor & Associates
Pickle Print & Marketing, LLC
Precision Plumbing and Heating, Inc.
ProBuild
Team Bob's Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Tilestone Imports
Traverse Area Title Service, Inc.
Watson Benzie Chrysler Dodge Jeep
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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JUNE IS NATIONAL HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH
This month, the housing industry celebrates the many benefits of owning a home. Despite the downturn in the housing market, families continue to seek to achieve the American Dream of homeownership and take their place among the more than 74 million Americans that own a home.
The value Americans place on owning their home continues even through times of economic hardship. Home appreciation over the long term builds financial security for a family's future.
But the value of homeownership can be much more than financial. Owning a home can often be a lifestyle improvement, enabling a family to enjoy a neighborhood, features and other amenities that suit their present and future day-to-day activities.
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 The Parade Committee and the Public Relations Committee have worked diligently to promote this year's summer showcase featuring 16 brand new homes and 1 development. The 2011 Parade is being promoted in print through the Record Eagle, Leelanau Enterprise, TC Business News, and Northern Express. There will be email and internet promotions via TC Business News Tickers, MyNorth.com, Grand Traverse Woman and the HBA. Audio promotions can be heard on WTCM AM/FM and in conjunction with area personality talk shows like Jack Lane and Ron Jolly. You will find commercials on TV 7&4 as well as Charter cable networks.
Currently there are a dozen large display banners in downtown Traverse City promoting the Parade of Homes. A digital billboard on US-31 North is already announcing the event. Electronic promotions of the Parade will be shown during 3 Beach Bum games this month. The Parade is also being heavily promoted by our Platinum Sponsor, TBA Credit Union on their website, in e-newsletters and via 10,000 transaction stuffers they will distribute to members.
Tickets are available online at www.hbagta.com. They are $10 in advance and $12 after June 18th. Parade tickets are available at: Brown Lumber Company, Floor Covering Brokers, Oleson's Food Stores, TBA Credit Union branches, TC Convention and Visitor's Center, Traverse Area Association of Realtors, Twin Bay Glass, Pure Water Works, VanDrie Home Furnishings and at the HBA office.
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DIGGERS, DOZERS & DOOBIES - DRUGS & CONSTRUCTION | | |
Wednesday, June 8th
8:00am -9:30am
Chamber of Commerce Building
Traverse City
Join the Builder's Exchange for the 3rd and final free breakfast seminar with Darryl Lesoski, MD of Munson Occupational Health & Medicine, as he presents "Diggers, Dozers, and Doobies: Drugs & Construction".
This entertaining and informative workshop will look at data as it pertains to drugs and ETOH use in the construction industry. Dr. Lososki will explain how drug use affects business: costs and safety. He will also discuss the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act and what is really happening in the community.
RSVP to 946-5531 today if possible or just stop by the Chamber tomorrow at 8 a.m.
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CODE CONFUSION | | |
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM "CODE CONFUSION"?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CODE CHANGES IN THE 2009 MICHIGAN RESIDENTIAL CODE BOOK?
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING THE CODES THAT APPLY TO YOUR WORK SO THAT YOU CAN SAVE TIME & MONEY?
The Course will be held at the HBAGTA Professional Development Center in the lower level of the HBAGTA Office.
WEDNESDAY
JUNE 22, 2011
8:00 AM TO 12:00 PM
BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED!
COST: $59/MEMBER ~ $99/NON MEMBER
THEN, YOU NEED THE CODE GURU'S "BREAKFAST AND CODES"!
Presented by our local "Code Guru", Roger Papineau, this course is designed to educate you on the codes changes that you will find in the 2009 MRC and to help you understand the codes so that you can save time and money by doing the job right the first time!
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FALL PROTECTION FROM THE NAHB | |
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Last December, OSHA rescinded its Interim Fall Protection Compliance Guidelines for Residential Construction (STD 03-00-001 - STD 3-0.1A), which had been in place since 1995. Effective Thursday, June 16, employers must provide conventional fall protection systems to protect all employees engaged in residential construction activities six feet or more above a lower level.
The new Compliance Guidance for Residential Construction will require employers to follow OSHA's Subpart M Fall Protection regulation, which allows the flexibility of using a written fall protection plan and alternative fall protection procedures when conventional systems are either infeasible or using them creates greater hazard.
Construction Safety and Health Committee Chairman Dean Mon met May 26 with Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for OSHA, regarding the change in fall protection requirements. During the meeting, OSHA reiterated that it is holding firm on its decision to retain the June 16 deadline, which will now require residential construction employers to follow OSHA's Subpart M Fall Protection Regulation.For a full summary of the discussion, read chairman Mon's memo to the NAHB Senior Officers: OSHA Commits to Enforcement Flexibility.
In the memo, Mon indicates that OSHA has committed to drafting and sending a letter to NAHB members to alleviate their concerns over possible enforcement actions, as well as agreeing to work with NAHB to identify those instances where the use of conventional fall protection may be deemed infeasible or create a greater hazard and to correct and improve OSHA's guidance documents on residential fall protection.
Replay of Fall Protection Webinar Available
If you missed it, you can view a replay of the recent Fall Protection Webinar that prepares builders and trade contractors on how to comply with OSHA's Subpart M fall protection requirements and help guide builders on the use of a written fall protection plan.
For more information and resources on Fall Protection, visit www.nahb.org/fallprotection.
If you have any questions, email Marcus Odorizzi, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8590.
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FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS
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If you own your own septic or mound system, or are considering a new advanced treatment system, NMC Extended Education has a course just for you!
Subtitled "everything you've always wanted to know about the joys of owning a septic system" this 6-week community education class begins June 22 and will be taught entirely via the web and in real time.
Registration is now available at https://www.nmc.edu/ees after or by calling NMC at (231) 995-1700. Additional information can be found at https://www.wastewatereducation.org or by calling (231)-233-1806.
Dendra J. Best. Executive Director
Wastewater Education 501(c)3 Dendra J. Best. Executive Directo |
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"DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER"
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CHECK THE HBAGTA WEBSITE BEFORE YOU MAKE A PURCHASE to take advantage of the Member Discounts that are available to you! We now boast 17 participants that are offering discounts to our members and it's never too late to get involved!
If you would like to offer a free or discounted service or product to your HBA colleagues, please complete the application you received in the mail or print another one here. You may mail it or fax it to the HBA office. There is no charge for this opportunity.
To take advantage of these discounts simply show your current HBAGTA Membership Card to the provider at the time of purchase. |
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SPONSORSHIPS AND 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 is now available. 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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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!
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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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