Think HBA First! - HBA of Midland County

The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Midland County
BUILDER BITS
December 2013
Calendar
December
4-Associates Council
4-Holiday Event
10-Home Show committee
17-Board of Directors
25-Christmas
Membership Networking
February Continued
26-Remodelers Council
breakfast, Kyle Hunt Speaker, Midland Resort
27-Parade of Homes Committee
January
8-Associates Council
9-Membership Committee
14-Home & Garden Committee
15-Jason Griffin, MIOSHA,
Safety Training
21-Board of Directors
22-Remodelers Council,
hosted at Stone Specialists
29-HBA of MI Winter
Board, Lansing Community
College
Merry Christmas
and a
Very Blessed
New Year
To All
See page 7 for pictures from the 2013 HBA Holiday
Event!
January 22nd Remodelers Council hosted by Stone
Specialists, 1406 E. Pine Street, Midland, 6-8pm.
Look forward to touring their showroom!
2ND ANNUAL BUILDING TRADES FUNDRAISING MIXER!
When: Thursday, February 6
Where: Midland Resort
Time: 6-9pm
Cost: $20 per ticket includes
hearty hors d’ oeuvres & 1 drink
ticket
February
Entertainment by Earl the Squirrel and Tyler!
4-6-NAHB Winter Board
and IBS, Las Vegas, NV
5-Associates Council
6-2nd Annual Building
Trades Fundraising Event,
Midland Resort
18-Board of Directors
21-Habitat ReStore Truck
Materials Pickup Date
Seeking Silent Auction Item Donations and
Event Sponsors!
$500 “Harley” Sponsor
$250 “GMC “ Sponsor
$100 “DeWalt” Sponsor
Money raised is to benefit Bullock Creek and
Midland Public Schools Building Trades Programs and support our future HBA Members!
HBA of Midland Website!
www.hbamidlandmi.com
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HBA OF MIDLAND BUILDER BITS
Think HBA First!
Midland, MI 48642
Phone: (989) 835-2562
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1763 Midland, MI 48641-1763
Fax: (989) 835-2619
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS—THANK YOU!
Premier Tile and Stone Company, LLC*
Ratti Builders*
Mid-Land Realtors*
Designed by Julie, LLC*
Central Restoration, Inc.*
Paul Davis Restoration of Central Michigan*
Veterans Alarm
Essexville Electric, Inc. *
*Contributed to Friends of Housing~Thank you!
Looking for interest in an HBA Statewide DETROIT TIGER OUTING, Friday, August 15.
This would take the place of our annual Remodelers Tiger outing and will be held at either Comerica’s Party Plaza or Pepsi Deck. We are looking at taking a bus from Saginaw and riding
with Bay and Saginaw HBA members. Cost will be approximately $80-90/person including the
bus ticket, food at the park and game ticket. Family members welcome! I have a list started of
who is interested. Please let me know by January 10. Play Ball!
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President’s Message: Chad Moody
Being a part of the trade organization that promotes the industry in which you work allows you to contribute to the issues that influence your job the most. I am very honored and proud to have served as your President for the last two years. I feel I was able to
offer support through some difficult issues. Being a member since the early ‘90’s, I feel I have seen a wide array of challenges and
feats for the associations.
As the proud leader of such a devoted group of industry partners, it is my charge to ensure the successful growth of our business
segment in Midland. No matter what branch of the home building industry in which you might be involved, the HBA of Midland
provides an outlet for networking, ideas and improvement. With an array of housing-related member businesses, forming affiliate
partnerships furnishes you with the resources needed for individual businesses to prosper. Plenty of opportunities for member interaction and industry involvement are presented in HBA events. Staying on top of governmental affairs, networking to meet potential business partners, volunteering for community service events, taking advantage of educational opportunities and attending
seminars are just a few of the ways that the HBA strives to prove beneficial and valuable to your organization.
It is easy to stay involved with the HBA. From monthly meetings and meals, to newsletters and golf tournaments, participating in
the HBA is more manageable than ever. We have worked diligently to create a functional website stocked with valuable resources
for all members.
I encourage you to stay involved with the HBA and encourage other to join our great association.
Chad Moody, President HBA of Midland
Associates Council
Hey Everyone, It was great seeing you all at our Holiday Party. In my opinion, there is no better way to close
out a year than friends, food, and fun. I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
P.S. I put in a good word with Santa, so hopefully he doesn’t put any coal in your stocking this year.
Sherry Mizer, Associates Council Chair
Remodelers Council
What an outstanding holiday party! Thanks to all those involved in the planning! We look forward to our next hosted meeting
January 22 by Stone Specialists! Also, plan ahead for the February 26 breakfast with Kyle Hunt, Remodel Your Marketing, at
Midland Resort, and the April 23 meeting hosted by Premier Tile and Stone. More to come on all events soon!
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season!
Mike Kozuch, Chairman Remodelers Council
2013 Board of Directors
President: Chad Moody………………………….832-0046
Pam Hagen...……………………631-3000
HBAM Life Directors
1st Vice President: Cathie Martelli……………….832-5704
E. J. LeBeau…….……………….839-9450
Mark LeVasseur……………….662-4848
2nd Vice-President: Jason Orvosh.………………835-9243
Rob Wright……………………..835-4111
James Reichard………………...684-2820
Treasurer: David Dunn…………………………..631-4280
Dick Peterson…...………………835-1104
Tyler Snyder…………………….631-2841
Randy Miller…………………….837-2110
Greg Weckesser……………... 239-1383
Past President: Kelly Wall…...…………………...835-6965
Associate Council: Chair Sherry Mizer……..…....839-5363
STAFF………………………….835-2562
Jodi Sasse, Executive Officer
Remodelers Council: Chair Mike Kozuch……......835-4500
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Executive Officer
Hello! Did you know that your EXCLUSIVE
HBA OF MIDLAND membership card is more
than another pretty membership card? Your
Member ID number is your key to taking advantage of the Affinity Discount Programs from
NAHB like GM, Lowe’s, Dell, FedEx and more!
Also, any time you need to check on issues with National, i.e. IBS
registration, etc. please use your Member ID #. Now, that’s a little
stocking stuffer from me to you! Merry Christmas! Jodi
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2013 HBA Holiday Event! Details on Page 8!
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Thank you for coming to the HBA Holiday Event, and if you were unable to attend, we look forward to seeing
you next year! A special thank you to the event sponsors:
Gold Level -$500, Chemical Bank, Designed by Julie, LLC, Peterson and Watson Appraisers & VillageGreen
Silver Level-$250, Isabella Bank and Wolverine Bank
Bronze Level-$100, FirstMerit Bank, RE/MAX of Midland and Walko Homes, Inc.
Without their support, we could not bring such a fine event to you. This year, the HBA will warm the hearts
of many children by donating toys to Midland County families in need. Again, thank you to our sponsors and
to Midland Kmart for matching a portion of toy sales! Thank you to Jeff Servinski as the event MC, and to
the whole Associates Council who work so hard throughout the year to bring such special events.
This year, we installed Dave Dunn, Wolverine Bank, as our 2014 Treasurer and Jason Orvosh, Orvosh Builders, Inc. as 2014 1st Vice President. Chad Moody, Dakota Builders, LLC was recognized for his two years of
service as President, and Sherry Mizer, Chemical Bank, as Associates Council Chair. Cathie Martelli, Martelli Homes, Inc. is our incoming 2014 President, and Joe Kozuch, Village Green Associates Chair. Also recognized was Mike Kozuch, KJP Sales, Inc. Remodelers Council Chair, Jason Orvosh, Orvosh Builders, Inc.
Membership Committee Chair, Pam Hagen, Schroeder Homes and Gregg Clark, Sandy Ridge Golf Course, as
Parade of Homes Co-Chairs, and Rob Wright, Wright Builders, Inc. as Home and Garden Chair. 2014 Directors: Mark LeVasseur, Mark LeVasseur Builder, Jim Reichard, Campbell and Reichard Builders, Greg
Weckesser, Weckesser Builders, Pam Hagen, Schroder Homes, E. J. LeBeau, LeBeau Cabinets, Inc., Rob
Wright, Wright Builders, Inc., Dick Peterson, Peterson and Watson Appraisers, Tyler Snyder, Bennett Development, and Randy Miller, DeWitt Lumber Company. The HBA would also like to thank Kelly Wall, Greystone Homes/Greystone Kitchen and Baths, as outgoing immediate past president for his many years of service on the Board of Directors.
This year’s awardee of the Ben Lerner Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Shelly Weckesser, in
honor of her father, Dick Sasse. Criteria for this award is 25 plus years membership supporting one, or more,
of the following: home show, parade of homes, sponsorship, advertising and councils and being active at
state and national. The award was presented by the Sasse family long-time friend and colleague, Mark LeVasseur, Mark LeVasseur Builder. Previous winners Jim Reichard and Don Hall.
The 2013 Membership Commitment Award recipient is the John A. Rapanos Family, and was presented by
family friend and colleague, Dave Dunn, Wolverine Bank. Criteria for this award is actively involved with
the Midland HBA for several years supporting one, or more, of the following: home show, parade of homes,
sponsorship, advertising, councils. Previous winners Al Suderman, Ken Bickel, Robert Kareus and Oscar
Hahn.
The 2013 Associate Member of the Year recipient is Paul Reder, Reder Landscaping, Inc. Criteria is HBA
involvement and community involvement/recognition. Paul is very active on the Home and Garden Show
committee providing blue prints for electrical set up at Northwood, blue prints and man power for the Man
Cave at How Show at no cost to the HBA, and coordinates signage for parking and show exposure. He also
participates in the Home Show as a vendor and is an active guidebook advertiser. The award was presented
by the 2012 recipient, Sherry Mizer, Chemical Bank.
The 2013 Builder Member of the Year recipient is Chad Moody, Dakota Builders, LLC. Criteria is HBA
involvement, building activity in the year of the award, and community involvement/recognition. Chad
served as HBA Midland President for two years, and was very instrumental in working with City Hall to
come to a win/win decision for the city and the HBA for a passed amendment ruling on a revised city sewer
hookup fee schedule for new construction within the city limits. The award was presented by the 2012 recipient, Jason Orvosh, Orvosh Builders, Inc.
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Continuing Education for Builders License Renewal!
For licenses obtained prior to January 2009, be sure to obtain
your three credit hours before the next three year license cycle
begins May 31, 2014.
The following classes will be offered at the HBA of Midland,
taught by instructor Bruce Frost, CMU
All 9am-Noon; 9-10 Legal/10-11 Codes/11-Noon Safety
March 10
April 17
May 15
$59/member; $99 non-member
Did you see this list? Worker Safety—Not so Top Five MIOSHA List Unveiled
MIOSHA has provided the HBA of MI with the five most frequent serious violations they find during residential inspections:
#5:
#4:
#3:
#2:
No eye protection while cutting/grinding/drilling/sanding.
Portable ladders not extended 3 feet above the landing area.
No eye protection while using pneumatic nail guns.
No hard hats.
#1: No fall protection at six feet or higher.
Much of the information on fall protection you need, including training, is available from MIOSHA at no
cost to you through your HBA. This training also counts toward your continuing competency requirements
for license renewal.
Jason Griffin, MIOSHA, will be conducting the following:
Developing an Effective Safety and Health Management System
January 15, from 8-10am, HBA of Midland Office
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SAVE THE DATES!!
2ND ANNUAL BUILDING TRADES FUNDRAISING MIXER
FEBRUARY 6, MIDLAND RESORT
MIDLAND HOME & GARDEN SHOW! MARCH 7, 8, & 9
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY HACH STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER
SPONSORS WOLVERINE BANK AND CHEMICAL BANK
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND ~ THE MAN CAVE!
MAY 10, 11, 17 & 18 SPRING PARADE OF HOMES!
SPONSORS CHEMICAL BANK AND WOLVERINE BANK!
OCTOBER 4, 5, 11 & 12 FALL PARADE OF HOMES!
SPONSORED BY WOLVERINE BANK!
Looking for a great advertising opportunity
while planning marketing dollars for 2014?
Consider Builder Bits! It is a very affordable
opportunity for business exposure and ads can
be changed monthly! Call or email the HBA
today for details!
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