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July 2010 
In This Issue
In the News
Member Newsletters & NAHB Articles
Renewing Members
Member Appreciation Day
Welcome New Members
New Member Profile
New Member Profile
New Member Profile
Evening @ Thunder Road
20th Annual Golf Tournament
Cruise a Success!
Rebuilding Together
Job Openings
Join our mailing list!

 
 Do Business with a Member
Thanks to our Renewing Members for June!
 
 Alpine Sprinkler Inc.
 
Beagle Builders
 
Carroll Concrete
 
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ~ Mike Wark
 
Chevalier Drilling Co., Inc.
 
Cloverdale Construction Inc.
 
Friend Construction LLC
 
Gardner Construction, Inc.
 
Hegeman Electric Inc.
 
Hutchins Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.
 
Kitchens by Design
 
O'Leary-Burke Civil Associates, PLC
 
Portland Glass
 
Preferred Oil & Propane Service
 
Rice Lumber Co., Inc.
 
r.k. MILES, Inc.
 
Reliant Electric Works, Inc.
 
Roundtree Construction Inc.
 
S.R. Smith Real Estate
 
Set in Stone Hardscapes
 
Siteworks, Inc.
 
Stonewall Hardscapes
 
The Snyder Companies, Inc.
 
Turtle Creek Builders Ltd
 
Upon This Rock LLC
 
Vermont Wood Structures Inc.
 
Windows & Doors By Brownell
 
Dear , 
   
This is the HBRA E-Builder July 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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Member Appreciation Day
@ The Lake Monsters


         Lake Monsters        vs.      Aberdeen Ironbirds

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!

Thanks to our Sponsors!

AZEK Logo
Website

Servpro Logo
Burlington/S. Burlington

Palmer Insurance Agency, Inc.

Neal Speer Construction Company, Inc.

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Welcome New Members!

Weston Design
Candy Weston - Owner
80 Ethan Allen Drive
S. Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-1455
Interior Design & Decorative Finishes
Sponsored by:  Glenn Cummings
 
Protect Painters
Joe A. Doro - Owner
4 Carmichael Street, Ste 111
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 777-9917 / FAX:  922-9624
www.protectpainters.com
Sponsored by:  Glenn Cummings
 
Chittenden Solid Waste District
Claire Innes - Marketing & Communications Coordinator
1021 Redmond Road, Williston, VT 05495
(802) 872-8100 / FAX:  (802) 878-5787
www.cswd.net
Solid Waste Management
 
Payson Carpentry, Inc.
Bob Payson - Owner
50 Orchard Road, S. Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 860-7082
www.paysoncarpentry.com
General Carpentry
Sponsored by:  Bill LaCroix
 
Vermont Moving & Storage, Inc.
Jennifer Morway - Vice President
276 East Allen Street, Ste 6
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-6683  / FAX:  264-8521
www.VTMoving.com
Moving & Storage

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New Member Profile

True Builders, Inc.

Business Description:  Custom Home Construction, Start to Finish, Additions and Remodels.  General Project Management, General Contracting & Construction, Finish Work, Framing and Custom Woodworking.

"Building & Remodeling within your budget with experience, honesty and integrity!"


Guy G. Palker - President / Owner
*in business since 1984
97 Mountain Road, Westford 05494
(802) 893-0223 / CELL: 343-2336

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New Member Profile

LMSRE   Melissa Allen Picture

Melissa Allen


"Only One House Matters, Yours!"

Business Experience:  Years of experience in the real estate industry; Multi-million dollar producer; Extensive knowledge in the construction industry; Experienced in renovations and rehab projects; Native of Vermonter: Understands intuitively the issues Vermonters face; Knowledgeable in the latest federal and state real state regulations;  Attended the Evelyn Biddle Leadership Program for Up-and-Coming Leaders in Real Estate.

Real Estate Educational Certificates: EcoBroker Certification, Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certification.

Awards for real estate performance:  Highland (2008), Summit Award (2009), Rising Star Award (2009), Spirit Award (2009), Janet T. Austin Award (2009).
 
 
"With education comes ease in making your next house purchase."

Melissa Allen - Realtor
550 Hinesburg Road, S. Burlington
802-846-7823 / Cell: 802-318-5859

Melissa.Allen@lmsre.com
www.lmsre.com

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New Member Profile

Montpelier Construction

Business Description: residential construction, both new and remodeling; specializing in home energy audits and Home Performance with ENERGY STAR energy upgrades, fine woodworking and tile.

"To produce quality, energy-efficient construction and fine woodworking at reasonable prices, created within a humane and cooperative work environment."

Malcolm Gray - General Contractor since 1978, HPwES contractor since 2004.

164 Plainfield Brook
Road
Barre, VT 05641
802-479-5882 / 802-249-2839
www.montpelierconstruction.com

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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  
Location: Thunder Road Speedbowl, Barre

RSVP by Friday, July 2nd by contacting Amanda at aibey@vtbuilders.com, at 876-6200 or

 
Thanks To Our Sponsors!!
 
Paul Davis Restoration
 
Central Vermont Concrete Repair
 
 
 
Allen Lumber

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20th Annual HBRA /
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday, September 15 
Rocky Ridge Golf Course
 
Sponsorship opportunities still available:
 
  • Hit-the-Green & Double Your $$ Contest ($350)
  • Putting Contest ($350)
  • Golf Ball Sponsor (1 opening at $300)
  • Golf Tees ($225)
  • Divot Tool ($225)
  • Golf Ball Marker ($225)
  • Sand Trap ($225)
  • Hole sponsor ($200)
 
Cost per person to play is $120 and includes a bagged lunch, 18 hole tournament play, and a barbecue dinner with awards ceremony.
 
To learn more about the sponsorship opportunities and/or to register to play in the tournament contact Amanda at 876-6200 ext. 12 or at aibey@vtbuilders.com 

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Summer Celebration
Cruise a Success!


Thank you to our presenting sponsor!
      Curtis Lumber  Anderson Window   
Thank you to our gold sponsor!
Champlain Building Specialties

Thank you to our music sponsor!
Supersounds DJ Company

Thank you to our gift sponsor!
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Here are some pictures of this fun event!


Cruise Curtis
Curtis = Mark Whitney, Paul Deyoe, Tammy & Chad Lemnah

Chris & Paula LeBlanc
Paula & Chris LeBlanc, Champlain Building Specialties

Cruise Central VT Group
Kathie, Bruce, Rebecca, Scott, Gisele & Tammy

Cruise 5050 Winner
Brian Jacques from Red Maple Construction
 50/50 Winner!

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Rebuilding Together * Greater Burlington - Project Day

Rebuilding Together*Greater Burlington's June 12th project day was a great success thanks in large part to the shining examples of volunteering provided by many HBRA members with food and volunteers also provided by the 7850 Rotary Conference.  In Burlington, HBRA members David and Michelle Gray, staff from Tom Moore Builder, Chris and Paula LeBlanc and Brian Richard lead the way to assist a family with a disabled dad by taking a donated ramp and restructuring it to create an accessible exit from the home.  Windows, doors and drywall were repaired and smoke detectors were installed to make the home safe.

Networking Pic 2
Burlington Crew
 
In the Winooski home of a senior citizen, with assistance from the 7850 Rotary Conference, volunteers, David Raphael and his merry band of roofers began the project a week early by stripping and shingling most of the roof. David is a long time RT volunteer and when he couldn't work on the actual project day, he rounded up a crew to work the week before - now that is dedication and generosity in action. Other HBRA members including Mike Gervais, Collin Frisbie, Joe Meccia, George Parker, Glenn Cummings and staff from Great Northern Construction completed many construction miracles by day's end including completion of the roof, window installations and associated vinyl siding re-installation, structural repairs, etc.  Most impressive was watching Mike Gervais cut interior trim with a skilsaw (everyone thought everyone else was bringing a chop saw!).  You know you've seen an excellent carpenter at work when the end result looks as good as if he'd had the chop saw!
 
Thanks to all who participated and helped our neighbors stay safe, warm and independent in their homes! 
Dixie O'Connor, Immediate Past President, RT*GB

Here are some pictures of the Winooski team working hard!  Click here to see more photos.

RB George, Mark & Collin
George Parker, Mark Knapp & Collin Frisbie

RB Mike Gervais
Mike Gervais showing us how it's done


RB Matt & Collin
Matt Walker & Collin Frisbie on the roof.

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Davis & Hodgdon Associates

Referrals are our best source for clients and employees!!
 
We are growing and would like your assistance helping us to expand our exceptional team.  We are currently searching for an Audit Manager and Sr. Accountant.  If you know of a qualified, positive self starter that is looking for a challenging and rewarding work environment,  please forward this on to them.
 
Audit Manager
 
We are currently seeking an Audit Manager with 5+ years of public accounting experience. The ideal applicant is a CPA with 4+ years experience in auditing, including A-133 and non-profit audits, as well as 1-2 years of tax experience.  Experience with Thomson Reuters and Intuit software is strongly desired. The applicant must have extensive experience overseeing concurrent engagements, reviewing workpapers, managing relationships, supervising and training staff. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with both clients and staff and have excellent technical, professional and personal skills.
 
Senior Accountant 
 
We are looking for a Sr. Accountant with 3+ years of public accounting experience. The ideal applicant is a CPA with 2+ years experience in auditing, including A-133 and non-profit audits, as well as 1-2 years of tax experience.  Experience with Thomson Reuters and Intuit software is strongly desired. The applicant will take a leadership role on engagements and multiple jobs simultaneously. The successful applicant will have the confidence to mentor others on engagements, communicate effectively with both clients and staff and be very strong technically and professionally.
 
The Audit Manager and Sr. Accountant positions are both full-time, year-round positions that offers full benefits, national training and a bonus program.

Please respond with cover letter, resume and references to: kathryn@dh-cpa.com.  Visit www.dh-cpa.com for more information on our firm!

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Thank you for reading our 
July 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