The WIBA Punch List - Western Illinois Builders Association
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The WIBA Punch List - Western Illinois Builders Association
Western Illinois Builders Association The WIBA Punch List WIBA is an association of individuals and firms who have joined forces, voluntarily, to promote all phases of building and remodeling. October 2011 Volume 2011, Issue 7 Board Members: President: Paul Hensen Vice-President: Greg Davis Treasurer: Carol Hagan Past President: Steve Hawkinson Directors: Mark Copeland Bud Lewis Lori Putnam Scott Howe Life Directors: Terry Hartley Bill Johnson Executive Officer: Jennifer Sperry Upcoming Events Oct. 19 - Membership Mtg. at Kensington Nov. 2 - Board Meeting at the Broadview Nov. 6- Veteran’s Day Parade Nov. 16 - Membership Mtg. at Kensington with Election of Officers Nov. 20 - Christmas Parade Dec. 7 - Board Meeting at the Broadview Dec. 7 - Christmas Party at Cherry St. General Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 at the Kensington (311 E. Simmons St. in the Ballroom) Networking: 6:30—7:00 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m. (Cost: $10.00/person) Program… Todd Thompson Galesburg City Manager Todd Thompson was hired as City Manager in January of this year. He has 16 years experience in public administration. Before coming to Galesburg, he was the City Manager of Mexico, Missouri. Todd grew up in Illinois and came to Galesburg because of the small hometown feel and the sense of community he felt in Galesburg. He will be speaking on City Government. Come hear what is new and/or changing in Galesburg! 10-Year Consecutive Members Congratulations to the following members who have achieved 10 consecutive years of membership in 2011. Thank you for your support and commitment in promoting quality building in our community. Their names will be added to the plaque outside the WIBA Office. Johnson Painting Mel Foster Co. Webber Rental PAGE 2 T HE WI B A P U NC H LI S T President’s Corner... It seems like every article I write starts out with news relating to the economy and most of it has not been good. High paying factory jobs have gone the way of the Edsel. U.S. factories lost 3 million jobs from 2000 to 2004 and another 2.2 million from 2007 to 2010. Manufacturing jobs were 20% of private-sector payrolls in 1990 whereas today they account for about 10%. Large multinational corporations have cut 2.9 million jobs in the past decade while adding 2.4 million workers to their overseas operations. Obviously the times are changing. We live in a global economy and we need to change in order to continue growth and success. The good news, I believe, is that we have the will and the ability to change along with the times because we always have in the past. The bad news is that some people seem to think the government can wave a magic wand and simply create change and jobs. Real change and growth has always come from the private sector. The article in the paper the other day regarding the housing market was interesting. It stated that each real estate sale realizes over $28,000 in additional value over the sale price due to retail purchases, transportation, finance, insurance, and other professional services needed. The total impact in Illinois alone in 2010 was almost $8 billion. As I’ve said in the past, once housing gets back on track, the rest of the economy will follow. I hope your team is doing well whether is be football or baseball, as long as your team is the one I’m rooting for of course! This warm weather has been like an extended summer without the A/C costs because it cools down in the evening. Enjoy it while it lasts. See you at the October 19th meeting. You will meet the new City Manager and have a chance to win the $25 door prize. I’m told that some needy member won last month so there will be no rollover this month. Paul Hensen V O LU M E 2 0 1 1 , I S S U E 7 October Board Meeting Highlights…. 0 New members, 1 Cancelled Memberships for a total of 77 members The next home show will again be at the Sandburg Mall the first weekend in March and prices will remain the same as last year. Registration is now open—please see enclosed form! The social committee is beginning to plan the Christmas Party—anyone with ideas, please pass them on. Clarification of criteria/responsibilities for the M. Brad Johnson Memorial Scholarship have been confirmed with Carl Sandburg College’s Foundation office. The scholarship will be available online beginning December 1st. The membership meetings will be held in the Ballroom of the Kensington until further notice or until a podium and microphone is secured for our organization. Galesburg Pilot Club is selling tickets for the 2011 playhouse that will be given away at the Home Show—be sure to get your ticket! The playhouse will be featured in the Galesburg Christmas Parade. Our website is continuing to be updated. Please contact the office with suggestions or if you need assistance in updating your information. Forward suggestions of speakers for upcoming meetings to any board member or the office. V O LU M E 2 0 1 1 , I S S U E 7 PAGE 3 T HE WI B A P U NC H LI S T “Power Up” The 2011 NAHB International Builders’ Show will be held February 8-11, 2012 in Orlando, Florida Registration opened Sept. 1st. This would make a great winter vacation that would also help your business! Go to www.buildersshow.com for more information. Congratulations The Winner of the September 50/50 Drawing was Greg Rossell of Birkey’s Farm Store, Inc. Bullis & Sundberg Insurance was drawn for the Monthly Cash Drawing at the September meeting. Paul Hensen was present to accept the $25 cash. October’s drawing will be worth $25. If the winner is not present, the money will rollover to the next meeting with the final drawing being held at the Christmas Party in December. —Reminder— Dues due in November: Chimney Savers Chuck Hay Insurance Fox Portable Restrooms Midwest Bank of Western Illinois O’Charlie’s Repair ReMax Preferred Properties, Chris Pepmeyer THANK YOU! A big “Thank You” to Galesburg Pilot Club for speaking at our September membership meeting. Barb Brown, Pilot Club President, Carol Egan (pictured at left), and Jerry Wood informed the membership of the mission of the Pilot Club and their fundraising goals for the Spray Park and other renovations planned for Rotary Park. The Pilot Club was chosen as this year’s playhouse recipient. The playhouse is currently being built and will be given away at the Home Show in March. The Pilot Club’s goal is to surpass the all-time ticket sales record of $10,868.00 and to receive the $1,000 bonus incentive which will purchase a wheelchair accessible swing. Purchase your playhouse tickets soon from any Pilot Club member and help improve our community! It’s not too early to start thinking about the 2012 Home Show! If you attend 5 or more membership meetings between March 2011 and February 2012, you will receive $100 off of your Home Show Booth! New members also receive $100 off their booth. There are only 5 meetings left, so don’t miss the October 19th meeting! **Please see the inserted Home Show Flyer for more details or to reserve a booth!** 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 The WIBA Punch List We’re on the web! www.wibaweb.org ber! G a Mem m o r f et it Don’t forget… General Membership Meeting Save the Date Wednesday, October 19, 2011 @ the Kensington (Ballroom) 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss Todd Thompson, City Manager Check out the Website: Now Featured Allied Termite & Pest Control Mel Foster Co. Hansen Lumber Company Next month’s features will be: Associated Bank Bullis & Sundberg LLC Insurance Service New Age Siding & Windows, Inc. (Please make sure your website is up to date. If you need assistance, please call or email Jennifer at the office.) This year’s Western Illinois Builders Association’s Christmas Party will be held at Cherry Street on Wednesday, December 7th beginning at 6:30 pm. Watch next month’s newsletter for your invitation and more details. WESTERN ILLINOIS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 2012 - 35th ANNUAL HOME SHOW MARCH 3rd and MARCH 4th Western Illinois Builders Association annually sponsors a Home Show in the Sandburg Mall in Galesburg the first weekend in March. It is a great advertising tool as well as a way to show the public your specialty and promote any new ideas in your specific field. Side Court & Center Court booths will be available. In order to participate, you must be a member of Western Illinois Builders Association. Yearly membership fee is $150. A $50 deposit will reserve your booth. Membership fees & final booth rental must be paid by Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Any participant in last year’s Home Show that would like the same spot must have their booth paid for by January 18th, 2012 or that spot may be given to someone else. If you are interested in the Home Show or in the association & would like more information or wish to reserve a booth, please complete the form below & return to Terry Hartley. First time participants receive $100 off booth rental. Members who have attended 5 meetings during the past year can deduct $100 from their booth rental (One per exhibitor please). Any member who brings a new exhibitor for the Home Show gets $25 off their booth. Each Booth Space is 10’X10’ Fees = $250 for Side Court, $275 for Center Court 2012 HOME SHOW RESERVATION NAME ______________________________ COMPANY _____________________________ TYPE of BUSINESS __________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________ PHONE and FAX _____________________________________________________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ Please circle booth preference: Center Court Corner Side Court Number of booths requested: ___________________________________________________ Please check here if you would like more information about: Home Show _________________ Builders Association _________________ MAIL FORM WITH FEES or DEPOSIT TO: PHONE: 309-342-9141 (Please make check payable to: WIBA) ATTN: Terry Hartley Rheinschmidt’s Carpet Center 876 W. Main Street Galesburg, IL 61401 Don’t miss out….. Display Opportunities Sandburg Mall’s largest yearly event Lots of Exposure in the community, newspapers and more…. Your 2011 Little Miss Homebuilder, Haley Marshall, and Little Mr. Homebuilder, Aidan Laird with the 2011 Playhouse that raised $10,868.00 for the Knox County Humane Society. The 2011 playhouse was built by Shawn Shea of Shea’s Home Improvement. Numerous Advertising Opportunities newspaper, radio, website, and more it’s time to register for the One of our members benefited so much from the Home Show this past year, he ran an ad in the local newspaper. This could be YOU! 2012 Home Show! The 2012 Playhouse Design Charity recipient is the Galesburg Pilot Club with proceeds funding a handicap accessible water spray pad at Rotary Park. Tickets cost $2 and the playhouse will be given away on Sunday at the Home Show. Playhouse being built by Mark Copeland of Copeland Custom Homes
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