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August Renewals
Beede General
Contractor LLC
Burlington Free Press
CB Hickok &
Boardman Realty
Free Press Media
Ideal Central Vac
Koenig Cedar Co.
Northern Vermont Pressure Seal, Inc.
Pyrofax ~ Bob Brasse
The Certified QB Group
Turtle Creek Builders Ltd.
Verdon Seamless Gutters
Vermont Central Vacuum
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Greetings!
This is the HBRA E-Builder September 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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General Membership Mixer
Please join us for our September Mixer! We will have appetizers & beverages to help get the conversations started. The majority of this event will be focused on giving you a chance to network with your local business associates.
Date: Tuesday, September 13th
Location: HBRA Office, Williston
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Thanks to our Sponsor!
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_______________________________________________ | 21st Annual HBRA /
Hackett Valine & MacDonald Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 22
Rocky Ridge Golf Course, St. George
Check-in @ 11 AM with a shot-gun start @ Noon.
Tournament features teams of four and cost is $120 pp and includes an 18 hole tournament play, and a BBQ dinner with prizes, contests and awards.
Register by Friday, Sept. 16 to Amanda @ aibey@vtbuilders.com or at (802) 876-6200 ext. 12.
Sponsorship Opportunities still available:
- Hit-the-Green & Double Your $$ Contest ($350)
- Divot Tool ($225)
- Sand Trap ($225)
- Hole Sponsor ($200)
Contact Amanda for more information.
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Green Council Thursday, September 15 @ Noon - 1:30 PM Topic: TBA Cost: $15 per person (includes lunch) Click Here for more information / RSVP.
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Welcome New Members!
John L. Hunt - General Manager
Summit Property Management Group LLC
7 Aspen Drive, Suite 1
South Burlington, Vermont 05403
(802) 846-5430 x4
FAX: (802) 864-9990
Property Management Services
Sponsored by: Charlie Brush
John Benton - Owner
South Ridge Homes, LLC
PO Box 927
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
(602) 430-7480
New Residential Construction
www.southridgevermont.com
Josh Pepin - Acct Executive
Poulos Insurance
12 Bacon Street, Ste B
Burlington, Vermont 05406
(802) 864-3333
FAX: (802) 864-4327
Insurance
www.poulosinsurance.com
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_______________________________________________ | New Member Profile
Business Description: Independent Insurance Agent providing Commercial, Personal and Life & Health Coverage. Services offered: Professional insurance review and quotes on Commercial, Personal & Life and Health coverage. Been in business 92 years. Who people should contact: Josh Pepin - Account Executive. Josh has been in insurance almost 10 years primarily focused on providing insurance solutions for contractors of all sizes. "Our philosophy is to provide highly-knowledgeable and professional service, while representing highly-regarded insurance carriers committed to providing cost-effective insurance without sacrificing your protection. " Poulos Insurance, Inc. 12 Bacon Street, Suite B
Burlington, Vermont 05406
Phone: (802) 864-3333
Fax: (802) 864-4327
jpepin@poulosinsurance.com
www.poulosinsurance.com
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Central Vermont Mixer!
Please join us on Thursday, September 8th
for our monthly membership mixer.
We'll meet at the NEW HBRA Office
(148 State Street) Montpelier.
from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Thank you to our sponsor!
Click Here to RSVP.
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Franklin County Mixer!
Please join us on Wednesday, September 28
for a membership mixer.
We'll meet at Harley D's Restaurant in St. Albans
from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm.
$50 Table Top Sponsorships Available!
As a Table Top sponsor you receive:
· A table at the event to display marketing and product materials;
· The opportunity to speak for five minutes at the meeting about your company and what you offer;
· Company logo/information on all promotional materials - mailed to over 150 companies.
Contact Connie for more information cbrigham@vtbuilders.com or 876-6200
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Please join us for the 34th Annual Better Homes Awards! This program began in 1977 and is one of the largest HBRA events of the year. Awards are presented to winning entries in over twenty building categories and the Builder, Remodeler and Associate of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards are also presented. NEW THIS YEAR - See pictures and descriptions of all of this year's entries online!!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!
Date: Tuesday, October 18th Time: Cocktails - 5:00 PM Dinner - 6:30 PM Awards Presentation: 7:15 PM Location: Sheraton Conference Center, Burlington Dinner: A three course meal will be served. Please request a vegetarian alternative if required. Cost: $37.50 per person Register: Click Here to RSVP or contact Connie @ x11 or cbrigham@vtbuilders.com. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors! 
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_______________________________________________ | Membership Thank-a-thon
We recently held a Membership Thank-a-thon to thank all of our members for their membership and support and we would now like to thank those who helped us accomplish this: Mike Gervais, Prime Renovation Group Collin Frisbie, Sterling Construction, Inc. Jane Cassidy, Hackett Valine & MacDonald, Inc. |
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_______________________________________________ | Jack McKernon officially retires from The McKernon Group
Jack McKernon passing the official hard hat to President Kevin Birchmore and Justus Cameron Click Here to read all about it! |
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_______________________________________________ | Home Improvement Contractor Donald Bevins Jailed for failing to maintain workers' comp insurance
Click Here to read the press release from the State of Vermont Office of Attorney General.
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_______________________________________________ | Passing of a Member
We were very sad to hear about the recent passing of one of our HBRA members - Lawrie Morrison of Gallery of Cabinets. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Click Here to read his obituary.
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Thank you to the following members who have helped to recruit new members since
January 2011:
Joe Doro, ProTect Painters
Rick Fournier, Interior Creations, Inc.
Patty Geraghty, Portland Glass
Byron Gokey, Wallboard Supply Company, Inc.
Mark Groleau, Groleau Construction Co., Inc.
John Hoehl, Main Street Property Services
Scott Hutchins, Hutch Brothers Concrete Corp.
Chris LeBlanc, Champlain Building Specialties
Pat Malaney, Upon This Rock
Tom Moore, Tom Moore Builder, Inc.
John Olson, Beacon Wealth Management
Jodi Ovens, Craig Hervey Housewright Construction
Chris Quinn, Red House Building
George Richard, Safeguard Bus Systems of VT/NH
David Ritzer, David Ritzer & Associates, Inc.
Bob Schwartz, Great Northern Construction, Inc.
Annie Small, Safeguard Bus Systems of VT/NH
Ward Smyth, Turtle Creek Builders Ltd.
Jeff Teplitz, EverBank
Robert Tourangeau, Durocher Auto Sales
Dave Turner, Electronic Connection
Carolyn Weaver, Geri Reilly Real Estate
Thank you for helping us stay strong in 2011!
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Member to Member
Discount Program
If you are interested in being a part of this program - and offering a discount off your goods/services - please complete this FORM and mail or fax (876-6204) it back to me.
To see the current list of discounts - click here.
Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to advertise your company and invite your fellow members to try out your services!
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The National Association of Home Builders
Member Advantage Discount Program
www.nahb.org/ma
Please contact the HBRA office if you need your
NAHB log-in information.
The National Association of Home Builders
Online Courses
Click Here to learn more about NAHB's online
"Customer Service" course and their "Webinar Wednesdays" series.
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Thank you for reading our
September 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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