Think HBA First! - HBA of Midland County

The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Midland County
BUILDER BITS
August 2014
Calendar
Membership Networking
August
15-HBA Statewide Tiger
Outing
19-Board of Directors
21-Parade committee
23-HBA Fun Ride
26-Home Garden committee
September
3-Associates Council
10-Remodelers Council
BBQ, KJP Sales
11-Home Garden committee
16-Board of Directors
18-Parade committee
October
1-Associates Council
2-Parade committee
4, 5-Fall Parade of Homes
9-Hunt Night
11, 12-Fall Parade of
Homes
14-Home Garden committee
15-Remodelers Council
hosted by Builders
Plumbing and Heating
16, 17-Fall Executive
Officer Conference
21-Board of Directors
August 15 Tiger Outing!
Socialize with HBA members from around the state
on Comerica’s Party Plaza!
$85 includes game ticket,
entrance to the party plaza,
food and a bus ticket! Bus
leaves at 3pm from Pat’s
Grocery, Freeland. 56 seat
bus—sharing with Bay and
Saginaw. 25 seats left!
RSVP today!
HBA Fun Ride
August 23! Start at
HBA ride to Traverse
City! Contact Susan
Moody for details at
susan.moody@
chemicalbankmi.com
BRAND NEW HBA of Midland Website!
www.hbamidlandmi.com
Like us on Facebook!
7600 Commerce Court, Suite C
HBA OF MIDLAND BUILDER BITS
Be sure to take a minute to login to our
New HBA website! It offers features for
consumers to keep up on events, as well as
the member dashboard area for you to
share with your fellow members without
consumers being able to view. There are
MANY benefits including several affordable
advertising spots and FREE WEBSITE CREATION AND HOSTING FOR YOU!
SEPTEMBER 10 WELCOME BACK
BBQ!KJP Sales, Inc. Midland. Outside
under a tent! Vendor tables available and
guest speaker Karen Leach, UltimateBuilder!
Think HBA First!
Midland, MI 48642
Phone: (989) 835-2562
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1763 Midland, MI 48641-1763
Fax: (989) 835-2619
August, 2014
President’s Message: Cathleen Martelli
The Summer Session of the Home Builders Association of Michigan was held July 16-18 in Traverse City. The events
over those few days included seminars such as How to Maximize Social Media and Committee meetings discussing
topics of current interest such as the compromise reached with the Energy Code. If you would like to view the recommendation for adoption, please contact me and I will forward a copy to you. On the final day, the Board of Directors
meeting was held with Regional President’s reports, a few minor action items, committee reports and announcements.
With 2014 being an election year, political discussions and presentations were made for the position of Third ViceChair for National. Neither candidate won majority of the votes so no endorsement was made.
Next State meeting will be October 30, 2014 in Jackson, Mi.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and above all, work safe and play safe.
Kindest Regards,
Cathleen Martelli, President
Associates Council: Joe Kozuch, Chair
Thanks to everyone who participated in the July 23 HBA golf outing from the sponsors, to the golfers,
volunteers and committee. Mother Nature gave us a beautiful day! The committee asked
Jodi to send out a Survey Monkey asking a few questions about future outings. She was
able to send out 100; if you received one please take a minute to fill it out. It is very much
appreciated. Watch for details soon about the Oct 9 (Thursday) Hunt Night!
Joe Kozuch
Remodelers Council: Mike Kozuch, Chair
Good Summer to all! This is baseball season and the Tigers made another move to solidify their starting rotation by
trading for David Price. It is looking pretty good for the Tigers to make the playoffs again this year and
hopefully get into the World Series again. So let's fill that bus going to Comerica on August 15th; a number of you stated you wanted a trip this summer so let's "step up to the plate"!
We are currently planning the Welcome Back general membership meeting at KJP Sales on Sept 10th. It
is sure to be a good time with an interesting venue this time; watch for updates from Jodi.
Regards, Mike Kozuch
2014 Board of Directors
President: Cathleen Martelli……………………..832-5704
Dick Peterson…………………...835-1104
HBAM Life Directors
1st Vice President: Jason Orvosh………………..835-9243
Mark Freed……………………...835-7721
Mark LeVasseur……………….662-4848
2nd Vice-President: Rob Wright….……………...835-4111
Tyler Snyder…………………….631-2841
James Reichard………………...684-2820
Treasurer: David Dunn…………………………..631-4280
Randy Miller…………………….837-2110
Greg Weckesser……………... 239-1383
Past President: Chad Moody..…………………....832-0046
Pam Hagen...……………………631-3000
STAFF………………………….835-2562
Associate Council: Chair Joe Kozuch……..….......631-2500
E. J. LeBeau…….……………….839-9450
Jodi Sasse, Executive Officer
Remodelers Council: Chair Mike Kozuch……......835-4500
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS-THANK YOU!
Roberson Builders, LLC
Midland Building Company*
Mobile Waterproofing, Inc.*
Midland Steel Sales, Inc.*
Servinski Sod Service, Inc.*
Owens Soft Water, Inc.
Wolfe Crafted Homes*
Laplow Construction, LLC
Kokaly Lawn Sprinklers, Inc.*
Yeo & Yeo P.C., CPAs
Town and Country Electric, Inc. of Bay City*
Stanford L.P. Gas, Inc.*
Reliable Plumbing and Heating*
Wolverine Bank*
G. E. Insulation/Jack Pine Builders*
D & R Floor Covering*
The Handlon Eastman Law Firm*
Fisher Sand & Gravel*
Bailey Agency, Inc.*
Reder Landscaping, Inc.*
Michael J. Rudy Builder*
Ace Hardware & Sports, Inc.*
Tri City Remodeling/Nowak Cabinets*
Brubaker Plumbing, Heating, Air & Fireplaces*
Robinson/Krawczak Construction*
Brandle Roofing & Sheet Metal Company*
Dakota Builders, LLC*
DeShano Companies, Inc.*
Quick Reliable Printing
C & M Home Appliances*
Midland Habitat for Humanity
Midland Daily News
Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors*
Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union*
Pat’s Gradall Service, Inc.*
R. B. Harsh Construction, Inc.
Owens Cabinet*
Martelli Homes, Inc.*
Builders Plumbing and Heating Supply
Chemical Bank
Creative Rebuilding Company*
FirstMerit Bank
Peterson and Watson Appraisers*
Saginaw Bay Underwriters
Schroeder Homes
Wild’s Heating and Cooling*
Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik, P.L.C.*
Answer Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Griggs Building and Design Group*
Siding World*
Wholesale Electric Supply
Mike Martinski Builder, Inc.
M & R Builders*
RE/MAX of Midland*
Wright Builders, Inc.*
Bullock Creek High School*
*Contributed to Friends of Housing-Thank you!
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Jodi Sasse, Executive Officer
DID YOU KNOW THE FOLLOWING DISCOUNTS COME WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP? JUST TO NAME A FEW
FROM NATIONAL!
AND FROM THE HBA OF MICHIGAN! See page 8 for even more!
Manufacturers Members Rebate
The average HBA member enrolled in the program earned more than
$915 last year.
Get more information at
www.hbarebates.com
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October 4, 5, 11 & 12
Fall Parade of Homes
Sponsored by Wolverine Bank
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Save the Dates!
September 10
Welcome Back BBQ!
Outside under Tent at KJP Sales
Vendor Tables available!
October 4, 5, 11 & 12
Fall Parade of Homes
Sponsored by Wolverine Bank
October 9-Thursday!
Hunt Night
Bay County Sportsman’s Club
December 3
Holiday Event
Great Hall
February 5
3rd Annual Building Trades Fundraiser/Mixer presented by the HBA Membership Committee
March 4-6
Great Lakes HBA Builders Show
Ford Field, Detroit
March 6-8
HBA of Midland Home & Garden Show!
Northwood University
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