September 2014 - Western Illinois Builders Association

Western Illinois Builders Association
WIBA is an association of individuals and firms
who have joined forces, voluntarily, to promote
all phases of building and
remodeling.
The WIBA
Punch List
September 2014
Volume 2014, Issue 6
President:
Wayne Allen
General Membership Meeting
Vice-President:
Scott Howe
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Treasurer:
Carol Hagan
Kensington 311 E. Simmons St. in the Ball Room
Past President:
Greg Davis
Directors:
Steve Hawkinson
Tammy Lufkin
Clinton Masters
Neil Thomas
Life Directors:
Terry Hartley
Bill Johnson
Executive Officer:
Kaylee Johnson
Sept. 17th 6:30p.m.
Membership Meeting
The Kensington
Sept. 17th
Christmas Committee
After the Membership Meeting
The Kensington
Oct. 1st 6:30 a.m.
Board Meeting
The Broadview
Goal Setting Committee
Oct. 30th Noon
WIBA Office
* See back page for
Important City Meetings
Networking: 6:30—7:00p.m.- Dinner: 7:00p.m.
Cost: $10.00/person
Presenter:
Community Bank President
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Mark will talk to us about the state of the economy, home improvement
loans, mortgage loans, FHA loans, and current trends that affect the building industry.
In May, Steve Brody, Executive Director of the Galesburg Area Chamber of
Commerce, spoke to us. He continues to cheer on Galesburg and all the progress
that we have made. He encourages us to do the same. They have had an increase
in membership with 50 new members this year. This is the first time for an increase since 2007. He intends to have increased communication with members
through surveys like the Gas Tax Survey and the Development Survey. Steve is a
member of a coalition called the “Circle” which consists of 18 chambers of Commerce to help support each other and bring up issues to political leaders to defend business like Workman’s compensation and the Minimum
Wage raise.
There has also been an increase in the programs that
they have provided for members like HR Customer Service and
Fraud Notifications from the Galesburg Police Department.
We have lots of progress to aid Galesburg in becoming
more business friendly and a lot nicer for residents with the
new bridges, the entrance to Galesburg on I74, the Downtown
Square, Building Codes, Landscaping Ordinances redeveloped,
and Economic Partnerships.
We have lots of new businesses in town; 4 new clothing
stores, 2 new hair salons, 3 new restaurants, manufacturing,
a food delivery service, a new gas station w/convenience store,
and a storage facility. Galesburg is a great place to live. Educate friends, colleagues, and neighbors about all the good that
is going on in Galesburg! Let’s celebrate what we have while
making it better!
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President’s Corner…
Summer
Board Meeting
Highlights….
It has been a busy summer for
all of us!
The Membership Meeting in
September will be our first this fall.
I hope we have a good attendance to
hear our speaker who is Mark
Blackburn.
The Golf Outing was great!
Even the weather was pleasant this
year. We need your thoughts and
ideas for speakers during this year.
What do you want a speaker to talk
about?
This last month, the Western
Illinois Builders Association had the
chance to help a World War II Veteran by building a wheelchair ramp
for him. Thanks to Kaylee Johnson
for her time and effort of putting
this project in place. Also a big
thank you to all the men that
helped in building the ramp!
Take time to attend the WIBA
Membership Meeting and share
your thoughts, concerns and the
good things that are going on in the
area.
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Sincerely,
Wayne Allen
President of the Board
Happy
Fall!
70 Members
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The Goal Setting Committee
has begun making public service
announcements to help protect consumers.
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The Playhouse is being built by Roger
Williams, General Contractor. The Playhouse recipients are Knox Community
Prairie Kitchen.
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The Annual Golf Outing had 14 teams &
11 extra for dinner; and many prizes were
given away. It was beautiful that day!
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The M. Brad Johnson Memorial Scholarship Recipients this year are Aaron
Mowen & Lindsay Hathaway. Aaron was
awarded $3,000 and Lindsay Hathaway
received $15,000. Aaron is a recipient
from last year, is studying Landscaping,
and also works at Sherwin Williams, one
of our members. Lindsay is pursing a Associate in Arts and plans to transfer to
Knox College.
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The Christmas Party Committee will meet
after the Membership Meeting on September 17th.
Congratulations!
Marvin Hovind of Penco Construction
was drawn for the Monthly Cash Drawing in May which was up to $100. but he
was not present. In September, it will be
worth $125!
The winner of the 50/50 Drawing was
Scott Howe of Howe Overhead Doors,
Inc. He won $22. Congratulations, Scott!!!
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WIBA Annual Golf Outing
July 17th at Oak Run Golf Course
Winners
First Place Golf Teams
Flight 1= Courtright Construction
Flight 2= First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust/Menards/Chamber of Commerce
Flight 3= O’Charlie’s Repair Team #2
Second Place Golf Teams
Flight 1= Lifestyle Homes
Flight 2= Hansen Lumber Company
Flight 3= Tompkins State Bank
50/50 Drawing benefitting the
CSC M. Brad Johnson Memorial Scholarship for $155
Teri Breslin, Breslins, Inc.
Longest Drive in the Fairway for Men= Mack Foster, Courtright Construction, Inc.
Longest Drive in the Fairway for Women= Amy Schwartz, F& M Bank
Closest to the Pin= Jeff Whitsitt
Closest to the Pin= Mike Brown, O’Charlie’s Repair Team #2
Longest Putt= Mike Whitson
Longest Putt= Vick VanUnick
Putting Contest= Tim Suhomske, Breslins, Inc.
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Local, Professional Organization
Monthly Meetings with Keynote Speakers
Opportunity to network with others
Cash Drawing at Membership Meetings
Annual Home Show at Sandburg Mall
$100 booth credit for attending 5 meetings
Charitable Giving to the Community
Yearly Playhouse donated to local charity
Annual Scholarships for area students to CSC
Sponsor of National Railroad Museum
Other cash donations to area charities
Additional Advertising Opportunities
Website (3 Members Highlighted each month)
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
Google Plus
Brochures
Business Cards in Welcome Center
Newspaper & other Publication Advertisements
Your Flyers in WIBA Newsletter (Free once a year.)
WIBA Member Signs & Decals
Monthly Newsletter
Social Events
Golf Outing
Christmas Party
WIBA Annual Golf Outing
WESTERN ILLINOIS
BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
2163 E. Main St.
P.O. Box 565
Galesburg, IL 61402-0565
Phone: 309-343-2116
Fax: 309-343-1114
Email: [email protected]
Website: wibaweb.org
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Don’t forget…
October
F&M Bank
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
Sherwin-Williams
Voorhees Siding & Window
General Membership Meeting
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Kensington (Ball Room) 6:30 p.m.
Check out OUR Web Site -Wibaweb.org:
Now Featured;
A&A Remodeling and Construction
Dean Peterson Building & Painting
Todd’s Mudjacking Services, Inc.
Website features will be:
Allied– Maple City Termite & Pest Control
Hansen Lumber Company
Mel Foster Co.
(Please make sure your information on the WIBA website is up-to-date.
If you need assistance, please call or email Kaylee, [email protected], at the office.)
City of Galesburg Meetings
The first reading of the new codes
and a temporary suspension of
enforcing landscaping regulations
extension was read at the September 2, 2014 City Council Meeting.
City Council 6:30p.m.
September15th & October 6th
Planning & Zoning Commission
September 23rd 7p.m.
Overall Code Review
September18th 5:30p.m.