August 2015 Newsletter
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Eric
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(For advertising opportunities in the Newsletter 
please contact Diane at 236-5151.)
Board of Directors 2015    

Officers:  
President - Andy Spracklen    
Vice President - Tami Moore    
Secretary - Terri Holtzen
Treasurer - Kyle Flaherty    
Past President - Gene Knaggs 
  
Builder Board Members:     
Austin Gardine
Annmarie O'Connor
Jake Greder
Greg Dollman      
Associate Board Members:  
Lori Guthard   
Peggy Mak  
Eric Holt  

NSHBA Directors
Andy Spracklen
Gene Knaggs
Terri Holtzen
Paul Fredrickson
Lean Brandt
Tami James Moore (alt)

NAHB Directors
Andy Spracklen
Gene Knaggs

  

        It is hard to believe that kids are headed back to school and fall is going to be here soon! This also means the Parade of Homes is happening in just two months! There is still the opportunity to sign up if anyone has a house or a remodel they would like to showcase.
        The NSHBA golf outing was a huge success. We had fun and raised funds for the state association. This event was a great opportunity to both support our association and to get to know people involved in the building industry across the state. 
           This is also a good time to start thinking about a Home Show booth. There are spots available so let Diane know if you would like to have a booth at the Home Show this year. 

Andy Spracklen, Spracklen Built
KABA President 2014-2015
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August 18
General Membership Meeting
Program by: Bret King
Kearney Glass
6:30 pm
Kearney Concrete Co.

September 15
General Membership Meeting
Program by: TBA
6:30 pm
Associate Members EAT FREE

October 10-11
Parade of Homes

October 20
General Membership Meeting
Program by: TBA
6:30 pm
Kearney Concrete Co.

November 17
General Membership Meeting
Program by : TBA
6:30 pm
Kearney Concrete Co.

December 12
Christmas Banquet
Murder Mystery Dinner
6:00 pm
Kearney Holiday Inn

January 8-10
Kearney Home and Builders Show
Buffalo County Fairgrounds

January 19-21, 2016
International Builders Show
Las Vegas, Nevada

January 11-13, 2017
International Builders Show
Orlando, Florida
General Membership Meeting  
August 18
Kearney Concrete: 315 S Railroad St. 

6:30:  Social
7:00: Dinner
$15 per person

Drinks sponsored by: 
Kyle Flaherty, Exchange Bank
If interested in sponsoring beverages during the general membership meeting/dinner, please contact Diane at 308-236-5151.

Program by: Bret King, Kearney Glass

KABA Members, 
Please join us August 18 for our monthly general membership meeting.  Bret King with Kearney Glass will be presenting. 

Topics: 
  • Learn how to "Spice up your shower" / shower Door 101
  • The wonders of Diamon Fusion.
  • Energy Savings and Decorating ideas with Window Film
  • Framing from our point of view (Mirrors)
Free laser etched mug 
to those members who attend.

  
****RSVP by Monday, August 17 via this email 
or by calling Diane at 308-236-5151.
   WE NEED TO GIVE A HEAD COUNT TO  THE CATERER.  ****

Thank You
Kearney Park and Rec

 

Thank you Scott Hayden for presenting to the KABA membership in June.  Members were made aware of all the great facilities that Kearney has to offer along with knowledge of what is to come.  Kearney really does have many wonderful parks for families to enjoy and the walk/bike trail is fantastic as well. 

 

Thank you Stan Poff (Kearney Concrete Co) for providing our association the use of your beautiful facility free of charge. 

 

MEMBERSHIP NEWS & INFO
Welcome Back
Renewals

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JUNE/JULY MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS  
Dan Paradis - NebraskaLand National Bank
Betty Warren - Coldwell Banker
Paul Fredrickson - Fredrickson Construction Company
Lisa Hibbard - Showcase Cabinets
Tim Sorensen - Sorensen Construction Co. Inc.
Jerry Marlatt - Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity
Tony Miller - Platte Valley Communications
Dan Babl - Babl Kitchen & Bath
Janice Wiebusch - Century 21 Midlands
Peggy Mak - Great Western Bank
Larry Johnson - Riverdale Ready Mix
Gary Jurgens - Holdrege Soft Water Service, Inc.
Craig Ostermeyer - Cottonmill Enterprises
Nick Johnson - Johnson Imperial Home Co, Inc.
Kyle Flaherty - Exchange Bank
Steven Walker - NPPD
Gene Knaggs - Knaggs Construction Inc.
Jeremy Chizek - Ellerbrock-Norris Insurance
Don Benker - Benker Construction
Matthew Long - Long Construction
Rich Mulroney - Mulroney Masonry
Ben Kinnison - Kinnison Construction
Tim Norwood - NP Construction
Danny Starostka - Star Homes
Michael Beatty - Beatty Concrete Pumping
Mark Omtvedt - Yellow Van Cleaning Services
 
Welcome New Members 

Michael Alexander - River Valley Hardscapes LLC
340 Webb St. Odessa, NE 68861
308-708-0226
Sponsor - Terri Holtzen Kearney Crete and Block


River Valley Hardscapes specializes in paver patios, paver driveways, retaining walls,
 outdoor kitchens, and water features. River Valley will custom design/build your hardscape and make your dreams a reality.

Members, if you see Mike, 
welcome him to the association!
 

Member Events 

OSHA Training - CPR Class (CPR, First Aid and AED training)
August 19th
Kearney Concrete CO.
315 S Railroad Street
Kearney, NE 

Time: 1:00-5:00 pm
Price: $35 per person

Checks Payable to NSHBA - 1327 H St, Suite 309 Lincoln, NE 68508
RSVP by August 13 to: Diane Jorgenson - 308-236-5151 or via this email.

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October 10-11, 2015

If interested in putting a house, remodel or outdoor living area on the Parade please contact Julie Knaggs at 
308-440-5554.


Accepting Nominations - 2016 KABA Board of Directors
As KABA moves into the month of September, the Board of Directors will begin the process of accepting nominations to serve.  The Board meets from 5:30-6:30 prior to the General Membership Meeting during the months of January-March - May- August-October-November. Positions opening with the term serving Nov. 1 2015 - Oct. 31 2017 are:
2 Associate Board Member Positions - Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities
* Establishes operating and capital budgets.
* Represents the membership of the Association.
* Understands issues facing the organization.
* Ensures proper use of assets.
* Establishes short- and long-range goals.
* Establishes the policies governing the Association.
* Approves new members.
* Expels and disciplines members.
* Fulfills fiduciary responsibility to the Membership.
3 Officer Positions: 
Treasurer - The Treasurer is a key member of the President's team and serves as a member of the Executive Committee and assists the President in the performance of his duties. The Treasurer works closely with the members of the Budget and Finance Committee to ensure the integrity of the fiscal affairs of the association. 
Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities: 
* Serves as chair of the Finance and Budget Committee, as a member of the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors.
* Maintains accurate financial records in cooperation with the Executive Officer and Finance and Budget Committees.
* Reviews Association expenditures and financial status on a regular basis to ensure fiscal integrity.
* Ensures timely reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and presents a financial report to the Membership at the annual meeting.
* Submits the financial accounts biannually to an audit committee whose members are appointed by the President.
* Performs other duties assigned by the President and Board of Directors, which may include providing oversight or serving as a chair or member of other committees.
* Represents the Association to other industry groups or other organizations as assigned by the President.
* Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of the association.
* Serves as the Senior Officer Liaison for the Home & Builders Show Committee and Scholarship Committee.
Secretary - The Secretary is a key member of the President's team and serves as a member of the Executive Committee. As the official record keeper for the association, the Secretary is responsible for the minutes of the annual meeting of the membership and board of directors and the corporate seal. 
Duties, Responsibilities and Authorities: 
* Attends all Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings.
* Ensures that attendance, votes and the proceedings of the meetings are recorded and maintained as permanent records of the association.
* Conducts roll call of Membership, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee meetings for the official record and establishes the presence of a quorum.
* Ensures the copies of the Board of Directors minutes and Executive Committee are approved and provided to the officers and directors as appropriate.
* Performs such other duties and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned by the President or Board of Directors, which may include providing oversight or serving as a chair or member of other committees.
* Represents the association to other industry groups or other organizations as assigned by the President.
* Actively supports and participates in the program and activities of the association
* Serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
* Serves as the Senior Officer Liaison for the Awards Committee, and the Education Committee.
Vice-President - The Vice President is a key member of the President's team and as such serves as a member of the Executive Committee and assists the President in the performance of his duties. The Vice-President moves into the President position after the VP term of 2 years has ended.
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority 
* Serves as a member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
* Serves as chair or appoints members, as ex-officio members or oversight members to other meetings as assigned by the President.
* Serves as the official representative of the Association at affiliate, industry and meetings as assigned by the President.
* Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Directors or the President.
* Serves as the Senior Officer Liaison for the Parade of Homes Committee, Special Events Committee, and Public Relations Committee.
* Actively supports and participates in the programs and activities of the association.
* Works to increase member/leader involvement in association activities.
* Provides oversight to assigned committees and reports activity to the President, Executive Committee and/or Board.
* Presides over Board of Directors meetings in the absence of the President and President Elect.
* Serves as an alternate to the Nebraska State Home Builders Association Board of Directors.

Christmas Banquet
December 12 (Saturday)
Kearney Holiday Inn
6:00 pm

Welcome to a Holiday Party in Merry Olde England! A little singing! A little dancing! A little murder! What could be more fun? Of course, Scrooge is up to his old tricks again, and someone bumps him off! Who did it? Miss Havisham? The Artful Dodger? Little Tiny Tim? Or...maybe you?!! Whether you want to participate a little, or a lot, you're sure to have a jolly good time, in jolly olde England, with "A Dickens of a Killing!"



Kearney Home and Builders Show
January 8-10, 2016
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Important Forms and Information
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KABA Store
Available to Members

The following books and guides are available to purchase from KABA. When interested just contact the office at 236-5151.

Jobsite Safety Handbook (3rd Edition) - $10
Residential Construction Performance Guidelines
-for Contractors - $34.95
-for Homeowners - $10
Developing Your Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan - FREE
2009 International Energy Conservation Code - $50
2012 International Residential Code (For One- And Two-Family Dwellings) - $95
Roberts Rules of Order - available to borrow from our library

The following miscellaneous are available to purchase from KABA

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KABA Window Decals - 6" wide. $10 each.  Every member will receive a decal free upon their renewal date.  If you would like to receive more please call the office 308-236-5151.




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NSHBA Newsletter -Please read for important safety seminars. 
 

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NAHB offers virtual learning opportunities that are priced right and fit easily into your busy schedule. From online courses to Webinar Wednesdays, NAHB learning opportunities will help you.

 

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Contact:
Diane Jorgenson, Executive Officer
PO Box 247, Kearney, NE  | 308-236-5151