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OFFICE CLOSING FOR HOLIDAYS
The HBA office will be closed Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22nd in order that the staff may attend the MAHB State Conference. We will reopen on Monday, July 25th.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | |
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July 27, 2011
Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 a.m.
August 9, 2011
Green Build Grand Traverse Committee
11:30 a.m.
August 11, 2011
Public Relations Committee
8:00 a.m.
August 16. 2011
Membership Committee
8:30 a.m.
August 25, 2011
"Builders Care!" Garage Sale
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATES
SHOWCASE OF REMODELED HOMES TOUR
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FAMILY FRIENDLY SUMMER CONVENTION ON MACKINAW ISLAND | |
MAHB cordially invites you to attend the summer convention July 20-22nd. It promises to be full of fun, family oriented activities along with time for association business. Lt. Governor Brian Calley and Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives, Jase Bolger, have been invited to address the Board of Directors on the morning of July 22nd. Participants will hear more from them about the positive tax and regulatory changes that are in the works for Michigan.
America's second national part-established three years after Yellowstone-Mackinaw Island State Park consists of over 80% of the Island's entire land mass and is open year round, free of charge. This is a wonderful place to enjoy with family and friends.
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SUMMER STAFFING
In an effort to stretch our limited resources, both Jenny and Kerry have been given a summer hiatus. They are expected to return around Labor Day. In the meantime, Kathy is doing her best to provide needed services to members. Occasionally, you will find the office closed or phones on messaging until full staffing is restored. We apologize for the inconvenience. |
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Greetings!
The weather was nearly perfect for the 22nd Parade of Homes & Developments hosted by our HBA from June 18-26th. Over 12,300 attendees enjoyed this year's event which featured 17 properties.
The Association is extremely grateful to our platinum sponsor this year, TBA Credit Union. We also owe appreciation to the dozen HBA members' and community partners who provided Ticket Outlets. These included TBA Credit Union, Floor Covering Brokers, VanDrie Home Furnishings, Oleson's Food Stores, TC Convention & Visitors Bureau, Brown Lumber, Pure Water Works, Twin Bay Glass, and the Traverse Area Association of REALTORS.
In addition, we wish to thank our outstanding Parade Committee, chaired by Chad Craker, C2 Enterprises, Inc. The committee members who are known during June as "Builder Buddies" included Julie Courtade, First Place Bank; George Prewitt, Fast Signs; Dave Triplett, EPS; Junior VanDyke, Standard Kitchens and Gail Chambers, Traverse City State Bank. Sheila Lowe, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors served as committee advisor this year. Angie Glynn, T.C. Millworks coordinated all the non-profit volunteers as she has done faithfully for nearly twenty years. To all of them we are deeply indebted. We could not host such a successful Parade without their dedicated service.
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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PARADE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED The People's Choice Award winners were recently announced at a party honoring all of this year's participants. Congratulations to the three HBA members who received the most votes by the 12,300 visitors this year. In the category of homes valued at $135-$235K, The People's Choice Award went to Pathway Homes-Home #14. Bay Area Contracting received the People's Choice in three categories: $249-$372K-Home #17, $435-$585K-Home #7 and $950K+- Home #6. Paul Tyrer's Williamsburg Estates was the Development prize winner. In addition to the People's Choice, the Judges weighed in this year. The three Judges Choice Awards went to Pathway Homes-Home #8, Durango Homes-Home #16 and Bay Area Contracting-Home #7. Master Suite honors went to Pathway Homes, Bay Area Contracting, Calybr Homes and Durango Homes. Interior Design recognition went to Socks Building & Development, Pathway Homes, Durango Homes, Bay Area Contracting and Calybr Homes. These builders achieved top ratings in Kitchen Design: Bay Area Contracting, Calybr Homes, Durango Homes, and Pathway Homes. Exterior Design awards went to: Lakeshore Custom Homes, Calybr Homes, Durango Homes, Pathway Homes and Bay Area Contracting. Socks Building & Development, Durango Homes, Pathway Homes, Bay Area Contracting and Lakeshore Custom Homes earned the Craftsmanship Award.
For a complete listing of all the Parade Award winners, click here. | | |
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AGOSTINELLI MEETS WITH GOVERNOR SNYDER
HBA Legislative Chairperson, Nick Agostinelli, got Governor Snyder's ear on Saturday, July 9th at a special breakfast hosted at the Park Place Hotel. Community leaders were invited to event which featured a Q&A with the Governor and other top state officials. | |
"Issues relative to the numerous challenges builders face was clearly outlined to the Governor and members of his staff," Agostinelli noted.
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GOOD NEWS ABOUT RRP | |
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The EPA: Third Party Clearance Testing Rejected |
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July 15, 2011 - The National Association of Home Builders commends the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for rejecting a proposal to add third-party clearance testing to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP).
At NAHB's request this regulation was selected for review by the EPA under the Presidential Executive Order for Regulatory Review (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, 76 FR 3821 issued on Jan. 21) concerning the impact of federal rules on small businesses and job creation.
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"BUILDERS CARE" RUMMAGE SALE AUGUST 25TH
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 Do you have unused construction materials that you have no use for? Are there miscellaneous items collecting dust in a storeroom or garage? Do you have household items that you just haven't taken the time to drop off to Goodwill? Then please save them for us.
On August 25th the HBA is planning a special rummage sale to benefit the association and a local charity.
We are looking for donations big and small. Items of special interest would be sporting equipment, children's toys, household items, furniture, tools, and garden implements. We would love to find a big item like a canoe, lawn mower or piano that someone may want to donate. We will take any good gently used or new item. However, clothing will not be accepted.
For more information or to make a donation, please call Kathy at 946-2305. |
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE & PESTICIDE COLLECTION
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Grand Traverse Resource Recovery Program (RecycleSmart) will conduct the summer Household Hazardous Waste & Pesticide collection on Thursday, July 28, from 1:00 to 6:45 pm.
The online schedulingsystem is a convenient and the recommended tool to secure an appointment. An appointment is required and can be made at www.RecycleSmart.info or by calling the RecycleSmart Hotline at 941.5555.
This service is provided to Grand Traverse County residents at no cost, (up to 150 lbs., $1.30 lb. thereafter) with the exception of televisions and other electronics, which will be charged .38¢ /lb. Accepted material includes oil based paints (latex paint is not accepted), automobile fluids, cleaning products, pesticides, mercury, moth balls, pool chemicals and more... Motor oil can be recycled on a year around basis with local retailers who are listed on the RecycleSmart Take It Back recycling program link.
For more information visit www.RecycleSmart.info are call the RecycleSmart Hotline at 941.5555
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MIOSHA ADOPTS GUIDELINES | |
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To allow the residential industry adequate time and resources to comply with the revised instruction, MIOSHA agreed recently to adopt the following guidelines for an additional six months, from June 16 through Dec. 16, 2011, for alleging violations for residential fall protection:
- For inspections where employers are fully in compliance with the former CSHD-COM-04, MIOSHA will issue a Potential Hazard Alert (PTA) addressing the requirements of the revised CSHD-COM-04-1R1 and training. This will apply only to the first inspection during the additional six-month period.
- For inspections where employers are attempting to comply with the revised CSHD-COM-04-1R1 by using conventional fall protection systems, however the systems are not fully in compliance; MIOSHA will issue a Potential Hazard Alert (PTA) addressing the requirements of the revised CSHD-COM-04-1R1 and training. This will apply only to the first inspection during the additional six-month period.
- For inspections where employers are using a site-specific fall protection plan when conventional fall protection is feasible and does not create a greater hazard, MIOSHA will assist the employer in feasible methods of fall protection that could be used in lieu of the site-specific fall protection plan and issue a Potential Hazard Alert (PTA) addressing the requirements of the revised CSHD-COM-04-1R1 and training. This will apply only to the first inspection during the additional six-month period.
- For inspections where conventional fall protection is not in place or employees are not in compliance with the former CSHD-COM-04 or another fall protection plan, MIOSHA will issue appropriate citations.
- No citations will be issued for inspections where employers are using site-specific fall protection plans that appropriately evaluate infeasibility or a greater hazard to use conventional fall protection systems"
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AE OF MICHIGAN WELCOMES JIM VELESANO | |
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 Architectural Elements, a custom building products manufacturer and supplier of cabinets, stair systems, furniture, casework, closet & storage systems, countertops, millwork, windows and doors serving the commercial and residential industry recently added a familiar face, Jim Valesano, to their sales team.
Jim brings 17 years of local construction sales experience with him. He pledges to exceed expectations with product and service for the architect, designer, contractor and homeowner alike. HBA members are encouraged to stop into the showroom on 13975 South Robinson Road in Traverse City, or email at jimval@aemichigan.com to see what Jim can do for you.
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THE 2011 FALL SHOWCASE IS SCHEDULED FOR OCT 1 & 2 | | |
The 2011 Fall Showcase is slated for Saturday, October 1st
and Sunday, October 2nd
Contracts are now available online at www.hbagta.com. The Early Bird registration fee is $650 with a deadline of August 15th. The last day to submit any application for a remodel project is September 2nd. Contractors and remodelers, designers and tradesmen are all encouraged to show off recent indoor or outdoor renovation projects. For more information, contact Kerry at kerry@hbagta.com or call 946-2305 x 15.
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The City of Traverse City along with two local non-profits, SEEDS and the Michigan Land Use Institute has recently been awarded a grant for a pilot state wide program called "Better Buildings for Michigan". This public and non-profit partnership includes participation of Traverse city Light and Power as part of their energy efficiency work in the community. Often opportunities like this are only available in major metropolitan areas so this is a very big deal for Traverse City and tribute to the efforts of our community.
"Better Building for Michigan" uses a community approach to deliver energy efficient improvements for homes by providing access to incentives and affordable loans. The so called "Neighborhood Sweeps" are designed to use skilled local consultants and contractors and economies of scale to provide a large quantity of homes in targeted neighborhoods with energy efficient improvements. The objectives are to reduce energy consumption, improve occupant health and comfort and reduce the homes negative impact on the environment.
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HABITAT RECEIVES $16 K DONATION |
The Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc. has partnered on a holiday fundraising project for the past two years to help raise funds and awareness for our region's Habitat for Humanity. The Traverse Area Association of Realtors was the driving force behind the initiative instituted in February of 2010. Habitat for Humanity has now received over $16,000 in revenue to support construction of energy efficient affordable housing.
Pictured here (L to R) in front of Habitat's most recent renovation project are: Kathy Maisonville, HBA Executive Officer; Steve Karas, Chairman of the Board of Habitat for Humanity; Kim Pontius, Executive Director of TAAR. Pam Doty-Nation, Executive Director of Habitat holds the check. |
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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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 Thank you for your membership and support of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc.
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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!
It's this easy:
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Click on the "Members Only" Link on the top right hand corner of the Home Page. -
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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