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Lead Renovator
Initial Course
Join us Wednesday,
June 16th from
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
at the HBRA Office.
Cost: $175 per member
$225 per non-member
Lead
Renovator
Initial Course
Join us Thursday,
June 17th from
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
at the HBRA Office.
Cost: $175 per member
$225 per non-member
Contact Connie with any questions @
(802) 876-6200 cbrigham@vtbuilders.com
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Thanks to our Renewing Members for May!
Artisan Realty of Vermont
Barone Construction, Inc.
Barre Electric & Lighting Supply, Inc.
Beacon Hill Builders & Associates
Central VT Concrete Repair
Champlain Valley Millworks
Handyman for Less
Hutch Bros Concrete Corp.
Kitchens & Interiors International Design
Lamberti Excavation
Land & Mowing Solutions LLC
Live Outdoors Landscaping
O'Brien Development, LLC
Paul Davis Restoration
Pella Products, Inc.
Pride Builders
r.k. MILES, Inc.
Stage 2 Planning Partners
The Small Engine Co., Inc
Vermont Well & pump
Wallboard Supply Company, Inc.
Window World of Vermont LLC
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This is the HBRA E-Builder June edition. Below you will find upcoming events, new member profiles, renewing members, and much more. Thank you for taking the time to find out what's new and happening at the HBRA. If you have any thoughts or items you would like to see in upcoming issues please contact Connie at cbrigham@vtbuilders.com. |
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_______________________________________________ | Summer Celebration Cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen
When: Thursday, June 17th
Where: Burlington Boat Dock
Time: Boarding from 5:45 - 6:29 SHARP
Cruise from 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Music: Supersounds Entertainment
Cost: $36*/pp - please RSVP!
*$38/pp at the dock.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor!
Thank you to our gold sponsor!
Thank you to our music sponsor!
Thank you to our gift sponsor!
Gift Sponsorships
Benefits of Sponsorship
include:
1) Company
Logo included in the event program.
2) Recognition of your sponsorship in the
July Vermont Builder magazine.
3) Two complimentary tickets to the
cruise ($72 Value)
4)
Personalized Gift Certificate with your company logo and a $50 prize
(gas card etc.) to be presented to a winner on board - during our prize
drawings.
5) Wall of Fame
Poster (welcoming everyone as they board the boat) with your company
name.
Cost is $250 per
sponsor.
Please contact George Parker
@ 876-6200 x10 or gparker@vtbuilders.com.
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_______________________________________________ | Welcome New Members & Membership Drive Recognition!
Thank you very much to all the HBRA members who helped us out with the "Gambling
for Members Membership Drive" in May!
The drive ended up being
very successful with the
recruitment of 54 new members.
The
Central Vermont team were the
big winners! This team included: Mark Groleau, Groleau Construction;
Rick Fournier, Interior Creations; Carol Carruth, Otter Creek Awnings, Sunrooms & Custom Closets; Rick Johnson, Eagle Floors & Mike
Furey, HomePage Publications. Each team member received a $50 check
from the HBRA as a thank you.
Rick Fournier (Interior Creations) was our top
recruiter this year. He recruited six new members for a total of 30
points. Hot on his heels was Mark Groleau, who recruited five new
members (25 points). Our top recruiter for 2009 - Patty Geraghty - came
in 3rd this year with 20 points. Rick received an additional $250
as reward for being our top recruiter. Congrats
Rick!!
These
HBRA Members also helped out with the drive:
Mike Gervais,
Prime Renovation Group
Patty Geraghty, Portland Glass
John Olson,
Beacon Wealth Management
Jim Zipko, Bouchard Pierce
Curtis
Trousdale, Attacca Realty Corp.
Tim Frost, Peregrine Design/Build
Jan
Grady, Concentra Medical Center
Josie Palmer Leavitt, O'Brien
Brothers Agency, Inc.
Doris Angiono, A Place For Everything
Ali
White, Kitchens by Design
Paula LeBlanc, Champlain Building
Specialties
Bob Bouchard, Bouchard Pierce
Brian Lalime, Servpro of
Burlington/S. Burlington
Ward Smyth, Turtle Creek Builders Ltd.
Jay
Vallieres, Mortgage Financial
Bob Schwartz, Great Northern
Construction
Thanks again to these companies for offering the
$969 in
new member incentives - that helped
make this drive possible!
Shannon
Vassar, Courtyard by Marriott Taft Corners
Wayne
Barrows, VOX AM/FM Radio
Liza Plantilla, The Burlington Free Press
David
Dewyea, Dewyea Computer Consulting
Chuck
Siegel, Reprographics of New England
Alan
Hebert, Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center
Also,
thanks to Steve Graves (316-6922) at Sprint/Nextel for donating the cell
phones again
this year! And Mike Gervais for donating his slot machine to play with during the drive!
Thanks again for helping. We really
appreciate it.
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_______________________________________________ | New Member ProfileWe offer services in: Employee staffing - temporary, temporary to permanent and direct placements. We provide Office staff, Manufacturing & Production staff as well as Skilled Carpenters, Masons and Laborers.
"We strive to provide the highest quality in staff in the least amount of time."Julie French - Staffing Consultant
With ten years of recruiting experience specializing in Manufacturing/Production and Skilled Trades.
Westaff
*in business since 1982
74 Main St., Burlington
(802) 862-6500 / FAX: 862-4555
jfrench@westaff.com
www.westaff.com
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_______________________________________________ | New Member Profile
McLure Moving and Storage is a full service
relocation company with extensive experience in household goods, high value
products, and large office and industrial moves. Since 1915, McLure Moving and Storage has
been proud to serve current and future Vermonters with all of their relocation
and storage needs.
We offer the
following services to our customers: Local, Interstate, and International Relocation; Professional
Packing; Office and Industrial Moving; GSA/Military Accounts; GSA/Military
Approved Warehouse and Crew; National Corporate Account Management; Mini-Storage;
30,000 square feet of Warehouse Storage in two locations; COWS: Container on
Wheels for cost efficient, do-it-yourself local moving and storage *Mobile
Storage Ideal for Builders and Re-modelers! *; Custom Packaging Solutions"Be Sure, Call McLure!"Company Philosophy: No
business can stay successful for nearly 100 years without building a reputation
of quality customer service or without retaining committed employees. Our reputation and our committed employees
are our advantage in a community that values integrity, loyalty, and quality
from its local businesses. We
demonstrate our commitment to quality service as a member of the Better
Business Bureau, The American Moving and Storage Association, and the Lake
Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce.
No matter your moving and storage needs, McLure has a solution.
McLure Moving and Storage, Inc
167 Colchester
Road
Essex Junction,
VT 05452
802-878-5344 / 800-639-5344
Fax: 802-878-5346
Sales@VermontMovers.comwww.VermontMovers.com
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_______________________________________________ | New Member Profile
B.C. Beeman, North - Building & Remodeling, LLC
Business Description: Residential Construction, Light Commercial, New and Old. Frame, Interior and Exterior Finish, Siding and all Remodeling.
"Do it right the first time with good communication and good plans."
Greg Beeman - Owner
In business 22 years.
Fairfax,
VT
802-849-6874 / Fax: 802-849-2890
gregjbeeman@gmail.com
*New Website under construction: www.bcbeemanbuilt.com
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We are taking entry applications NOW! If you plan to enter a project, please contact Connie @ x11 or cbrigham@vtbuilders.com and let her know!
Click here to find all applications and information.
We still have sponsorships available as well.
New Members (been a member less than 12 months) receive one free full priced entry.
If you'd like to nominate a member for our Associate of the Year; Builder of the Year; Remodeler of the Year or Lifetime Achievement Award - click here - then click on the "Nomination Form".
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_______________________________________________ | FUNDRAISER - HBRA Scholarship
Please join
us for a Fundraiser for the HBRA Scholarship Fund on Thursday, June 24th
from 5:00 - 7:30 PM! This event is being hosted by Bouchard Pierce at their location in Essex Junction and is only open to the first 50 RSVPs!
There will
be a mini Calcutta with excellent chances to win up to $825 in cash
prizes,
two camcorders, a pair of tickets to a Red Sox game and additional
prizes
(tbd).
Enjoy an
introduction to INDUCTION COOKING, sponsored by Electrolux. Bouchard Pierce's
Corporate Chef - Jim Zipko
- will demonstrate the speed of cooking using induction equipment.
As this is
a fundraiser for the HBRA Scholarship Fund - there will be a $10/pp
cover
charge - with all proceeds to go directly to the fund. There will also
be an OPEN BAR - all bar tips
will also be donated to the scholarship fund.
Call Bob
Bouchard with any questions about the event @ 878-4822 Ext. 22. Thank
you Bob & Bouchard Pierce for
putting this event together!!
RSVP now!
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Central VT - Evening at Thunder Road Race Track!!
Please join us on Thursday, July 15 for the LARGEST Central Vermont event of the year!
We have reserved Turn 3 and the Pavilion Area for members to enjoy the races and have a barbecue dinner.
Cost: $20 (adult) & $12 (children 12 and under)
Tickets include: Admission and dinner
Time: 5:00 PM Gates open; 6:00 Dinner; 6:30 Races begin
RSVP by Wed., June 30 by contacting Amanda at aibey@vtbuilders.com, at 876-6200 or
Thanks To Our Sponsors!!
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Member-to-Member Discount Program
WE NEED MORE MEMBER DISCOUNTS!
This is a great way to get free exposure for your business; support the building industry and your Association and draw members into your business. Click here if you would like to offer a discount/special to other HBRA members or contact Connie Brigham at 876-6200 x11, or cbrigham@vtbuilders.com
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To view the current discounts that HBRA members are offering to other HBRA members, please click here.
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May Membership Mixer
A Success!
On Tuesday, May 11th HBRA members gathered at the HBRA Office for some good food, drinks, networking and to kick-off the Membership Drive. Thanks to our sponsor!
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Save the Date!
Member Appreciation Day
@ The Lake Monsters
When: Wednesday, July 14th
Time: Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Game starts at
7:05 p.m.
Where: Centennial Field, Burlington
Cost: $10 per person
Tickets include: Admission to the game; dinner and treats for the kids ($20
Value).
Children under 4: $5 each (does not include dinner)RSVP NOW!
The Association has our own section along the
3rd base line which includes tables for dinner and bleachers to watch the
game. Last year we had almost 200 HBRA members, employees and family
attend this fun event. Some of our members bring their entire staff to
the game - a great way to have a fun (and inexpensive) night out with all
of your employees! The kids will enjoy a visit from Champ - the Vermont Lake Monsters
mascot and (free!) Lake
Monster treats as well!
Request for Sponsor!
We
are looking for (5) Sponsors for
this event @ $250 each.
Benefits
include:Banners at check-in table &/
along fence inside the HBRA section. Newsletter articles - August E-Builder
and July Vermont Builder magazine (deadline next Friday!). 1/4 page ad in Vermont Builder
magazine. $96 Value! Button Ad on HBRA
website. $75 Value! Credit for the Lake Monster treats given away at the game to the kids. (5) Complementary tickets to the
event $50 Value. A 'thank you' letter mailed out to
all companies that attend with your logo and company information included.
Contact Connie @ x10 for more information.
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Thank you for reading our
June E-Builder!
Regards,
HBRA Staff
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Home Builders & Remodelers Association
136 James Brown Drive
Williston, Vermont 05495
Phone: (802) 876-6200
Fax: (802) 876-6204
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