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President's Message
Tessa Dongarra
2016 President
Happy New Year SCWBA members! 2015 was a great year, but I have an even better feeling for 2016. I'm really looking forward to serving as your new President. I am a firm believer in our association. In 2016, I would like to focus my efforts on MEMBERSHIP. SCWBA has a lot to offer its members, and I can honestly say that by being an active member and participating I see direct results for my business. I encourage all members to help me with this. Ask the people you do business with who are not members to join. It pays to do business with a member and it pays to be a part of a professional association that is here to help you succeed. As the Membership Committee chair, I am also looking for help on the committee. If you are interested in joining this committee please get in touch with myself or Carol.

Thank you to Jeff Steffensen for serving as our 2015 President. A job well done by, Jeff (and Amy). Your efforts are appreciated! Thank you to everyone who attended the December GMM. We had a great meeting, yummy food from the Italian House and fabulous entertainment from Hypnotist Paul Knight. A real treat to see yours truly singing and dancing. We also recognized the 2015 Board members and gave awards to Doug Scott, Tessa Dongarra and Amy Steffensen.

The 2016 Home Show will be March 12-13. There are booth spaces available so reserve yours now. I love being a part of the Home Show every year. It's a great way to showcase your services and products for one whole weekend in a convenient location. Each year I see direct sales from the Home Show immediately after and even years after. The Home Show committee is working hard on some new ideas to draw in more visitors. This year they will introduce 2-4-1 coupons that will be available just prior to the event. Stay tuned for more details.

The always fun and delicious Chili Cook Off will be on Wednesday, February 17th. This annual event will once again be at Marling Homeworks. We will soon be looking for Chili Chef's to help SCWBA raise funds to support ECHO. All varieties of chili are encouraged. If you have never been a Chili Chef, now is a great time to show off your skills or work on improving them!

Attention builders and those needing continuing ed credits. Check out the classes
Marling Homeworks offers for FREE throughout the winter months. Click HERE for a list of classes.

The best is yet to come. I look forward to working with you all in 2016. I will leave you with some wise words by Dr. Seuss ...

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose."

Tessa Dongarra   

Things you need to know ...

  • Marling Homeworks is offering continuing education credits throughout the winter months.  Click Here for a schedule of upcoming classes.
  • Learn how to "build" and increase your business through digital.  Attend a learning session at the SCWBA Office on Thursday, January 21, 12:00 Noon, lunch provided.  Please rsvp to attend (info@scwba.com). Members who rsvp and attend will receive a free digital score of their website and digital presence.
  • The 2016 Membership Directory is "under construction" and I've been talking to members about the opportunity to support the project by placing a business ad in the Directory. Rates are reasonable, and books are professionally produced and distributed at the Home Show, Parade of Homes, member businesses and upon request.
    Click here to download this Rate Sheet for more information.
  • January meetings at the SCWBA Office:
    Jan 12, Board Meeting, 3:30 pm
    Jan 13, Education Meeting, Noon
    Jan 22, Home Show Meeting, 8:30 am
  • The Wisconsin Builders Association Member Day/Installation Celebration is Friday, January 29 at the Edgewater Hotel in Madison.  Click Here for more information and registration. The B4 Conference is March 2-4 at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells.  
  • Save the Date - SCWBA's annual Chili Cook-Off has been revised and expanded to the "Comfort Food Competition" and will continue to raise funds for ECHO on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, 5pm at Marling Homeworks. More info will be included in the February Newsletter.
  • Follow SCWBA on FACEBOOK and stay up to date on what is happening with otherThumb up hand with like text on button. Isolated on white. SCWBA members.  Search for the "SCWBA" public page, the "South Central Wisconsin Builders Association Members Only" group and request to become a member (approval required)
  • Welcome to these new SCWBA members, and be sure to check out the link to more information about their business.
December GMM, Installation, Awards & Tess!  
 Here's a few reminders of the evening and all that happened ...
 
Spike Award presented to Terry Fanning, T. Fanning Concrete
Installation of 2016 Board of Directors
Tess Dongarra installed as President
Leadership Award Presented to Jeff Steffensen
Associate Member of the Year presented to Tessa Dongarra 
Builder Member of the Year presented to Doug Scott
Hypnosis Candidates
Tess worked hard under hypnosis!
Spotlight on Members

Joe KruserA+ InsulationStudent Build InstructorJoined November 2012
SCWBA HOME SHOW
March 12 - 13, 2016 * Holiday Inn Express, Janesville

Reserve your booth before the Home Show is filled!    

Click these links for a:
 
The following members realize the value of the Home Show, and have already reserved their space.  The list is growing ...
Advantage Homes 
E & D Water Works
Dry Otter Waterproofing
Leaf Filter
Budget Blinds
Star Satellite
Marling Homeworks
Bob's Custom Windows & Siding
Midwest Wholesale Materials
Property Revival
ABC Seamless
Carpets Plus
Badger Basements
Polytek
Ganser Company
Terra Yard Creations
AHT Wisconsin Windows
Cabinet Country
S & S Enterprises
Townline Remodeling & Repair
Brighter Concepts 
Simmons Fence
Zettle Heating & Cooling
Renew-It
RH Landscape & Design
Budget Home Improvements
Country Door Systems
Sockness Builders
Beneficial Insulation Solutions
Flooring and More
Jacob Homes
Student Build
... at 3402 Widgeon Drive is looking good. The students are back after the holiday break. The Education Committee steers the direction of each student build, and meets on the second Wednesday of each month. (Jan. 13, Noon, SCWBA office)  Attend a committee meeting and learn more about this outstanding annual project by dedicated SCWBA members.
Remember ... this home is FOR SALE


  



 





We surpised the guys with an Italian House lunch in December. Now they're busy hanging drywall in January.
It's been a great winter for construction!

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