Newsletter January 2016

January 2016
Volume 26 - Issue 1
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
CE CREDIT SERIES 2 OF 4
January 26, Tuesday
Hudson House
SMALL SPACE OSHA
by Jon Leenhouts
CVTC Safety Trainer/Consultant
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The Valley Voice
BUILDING
CENTER, PRESIDENT SCVHBA
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year. I’m excited to be your
president for the next year. I hope
to serve you as well as our past
presidents have.
We have a couple of big events coming up soon.
First is the International Builders Show in Vegas
18-23. Second is Wisconsin Builders Association
board meeting in Madison, on 1/29. Third is the
Tour of Homes February 20th-March 20th. Fourth
is Business Day in Madison February 24th. Fifth is
the Spring Expo during March 4-6.
Tim Tryba
Pages 3
Renewing Members
Pages 3-5
Committee Reports
WBA & NAHB Reports
Page 8
January GMM Registration
Page 9
January 2016 Calendar
St Croix Valley HBA
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
All of the above are tools that we as members
can all use to make our industry stronger and
better for the future. As my friend Tami Kuchera
would say, “Protection of our Industry has to
come from the participants!” Don’t be shy about
what you love making a living out of. Let’s all
participate and make the year a great one.
Details on page 9.
Page 6-7
TIM TRYBA, ARROW
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PO Box 654
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: 715-796-5377
Fax: 888-788-4402
[email protected]
www.scvhba.com
2016 SCVHBA OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Tami Kuchera, Lund Builders
Secretary/Treasurer
Casey Weiss, Black Hawk Garage Door
Past President
Rich Cooke, Bruce Lenzen Design Build
Mission Statement
The St Croix Valley Home Builders Association, a network of
professional builders and associates, provides resources and
opportunities to our members to promote quality construction
and positive relationships between members and the
communities we serve.
SCVHBA DIRECTORS
Don Anderson, Anderson Heating
Mike Dockendorf, Cameron Homes
Alex Lindus, Lindus Construction
Scott McCormack, McCormack Classic Construction
Mike Stevens, Derrick Homes
Code of Ethics
The members of SCVHBA shall subscribe to the following Code
of Ethics:
1. Members shall conduct business affairs with professionalism
and skill.
2. Members shall keep honesty as the guiding policy.
3. All housing shall be built to meet or exceed the minimum
standards of the industry as defined by state and local
codes.
4. Members shall comply with both the spirit and letter of
business contracts.
5. Members shall not obtain any business through fraudulent
means, knowing acts of omission or by use of implications
unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability.
6. Members shall not perform or cause to be performed any
act which could reflect discredit or disrepute to any part of
the building industry and/or the Association.
7. Members obtaining construction payouts shall promptly pay
creditors and not use the funds for other purposes.
8. Members shall support and abide by the decisions of the
Board of Directors in promoting and enforcing this Code of
Ethics.
9. Members shall refrain from any harmful activity during
general membership meetings and/or committee meetings,
otherwise the proper authorities will be notified and they
may escort the member off of the premises.
Tim Tryba, Arrow Building Center
SCVHBA PAST PRESIDENTS
Rich Cooke
Mike Dockendorf
Ron Derrick
Todd Kuchera
Scott McCormack
Ron Schumacher
Bill Derrick, Sr
Kevin Lindus
Al Lingen
Tim Tryba
Gary Verhasselt
WBA (STATE) DIRECTORS
Life: Bill Derrick, Sr, Ron Derrick, Kevin Lindus
Rich Cooke, Mike Dockendorf, Scott McCormack
NAHB (NATIONAL) DIRECTORS
Bill Derrick, Sr, Ron Derrick
Scott McCormack (alternate)
Public Policy
Alden Pearson, Acumen Legal Advisors
Education
Tami Kuchera, Lund Builders
Golf Tournament
Brian McQuade, Edward Jones
Spring Expo
Member Services
Dennis Luxem, Lakes Gas
Steph McCormack, McCormack Classic Construction
Tour of Homes
Mike Dockendorf, Cameron Homes
SCVHBA COMMITTEE CHAIRS
The “Valley Voice” is the official monthly newsletter of the
St Croix Valley Home Builders Association.
Articles and advertising in the Valley Voice will be reviewed for
consideration if received by the 20th of the month prior to the noted
publication month.
SCVHBA does not endorse or indicate approval of any
advertiser or product and assumes no responsibility
for the accuracy of its information. The opinions
expressed in the articles are not necessarily the
opinions of the SCVHBA.
Happy Winter!
St Croix Valley HBA
Wisconsin Builders Association
660 John Nolen Dr, Ste 320
Madison, WI 53713
888-285-9066
www.wisbuild.org
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National Assoc of Home Builders
1201 15th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
800-368-5242
www.nahb.org
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SPRING EXPO
Spring Expo Committee
by Committee Chair, Dennis Luxem, Lakes Gas
St Croix Valley HBA
Dennis Luxem, Chair
Mike Derrick
Mary Ellner
Alex Lindus
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Tim Nelson
Stephanie Reardon
Kathy Shultz
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TOUR OF HOMES
Tour of Homes Committee
by Committee Chair, Mike Dockendorf, Cameron Homes, Inc
Mike Dockendorf, Chair
Rich Cooke
Mary Ellner
Cherie Link
Scott McCormack
Mike Stevens
2016
February 20 - March 20 Saturdays & Sundays Noon-6pm
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Gold ~ Cemstone
Gold ~ Xcel Energy
Bronze ~ Andersen Windows/Arrow Building Center
Bronze ~ Penguin Insulation
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Brad Boycks
Vice President of Advocacy
Wisconsin Builders Association
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.wisbuild.org
Last year you may have took time out of your schedule
to attend WBA’s annual lobby day, Business Day in
Madison.
With your help WBA was able to accomplish a number of
public policy goals in 2015.
With your help and your attendance at Business Day in Madison 2016 on Wednesday,
February 24, we can build on the success of last session to further improve the industry.
Your day will start with an issue briefing from to get you up to speed on the issues you will
be talking with your local legislators about. Featured speakers will include Governor Scott
Walker, Senator Ron Johnson, Stephen Hayes, Fox News Contributor and Columnist for
The Weekly Standard, Demographer and Futurist, Ken Gronbach, and keynote speaker
Larry Kudlow, Host of CNBC’s Primetime Kudlow and Company.
Please contact Bonnie McCormack to sign up to attend by January 22.
Help advance WBA’s 2016 Advocacy Agenda by signing up to attend Business Day in
Madison 2016 on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.
Tentative Business Day in Madison 2016 Schedule:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
5:00-7:00 p.m. Welcome Reception at the Madison Club, 5 West Wilson Street, Madison WI
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
7:30-9:00 a.m.: WBA Issue Briefing
9:00 a.m.: Group Welcome
9:15 a.m.: Ken Gronbach, President of KGC Direct, LLC and an internationally respected demographer
10:15 a.m.: Break
10:30 a.m.: Senator Ron Johnson
Noon: Lunch
12:15 p.m.: Larry Kudlow, Host of CNBC’s Primetime Kudlow & Company
1:30 p.m.: Stephen Hayes, senior writer at The Weekly Standard and a Fox News Contributor
2:15 p.m.: Legislative Visits/Afternoon Meetings (by invitation only)
3:00 p.m.: Governor Scott Walker
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.: Additional time for Legislative Visits scheduled by local associations
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Reports of Home Mortgage Delays – And What You Can Do to Prevent It
Recent media reports have cited mortgage delays resulting
from new federal home disclosure rules that went into effect on Oct. 3 due to confusion over how the
rule is being enforced.
In response, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sent a letter to the Mortgage Bankers
Association assuring the industry that minor formatting issues and other technicalities should not slow
the process.
Under the new rules, the Good Faith Estimate, the Truth in Lending and HUD-1 Settlement Statements
have been replaced by the CFPB’s new integrated disclosure forms, the “Loan Estimate” and the “Closing
Disclosure.”
The biggest change is that the Closing Disclosure must be provided to the consumer a full three days
prior to closing, and if there are certain changes during that 72-hour period, the closing could be delayed. The three-day period is designed to give consumers more time to review their loan documents.
As lenders adjust to the new rules and sift through the technical and training challenges, industry survey
groups have reported that loans on average were taking longer to close in November than in October.
Delays can cause consumers to pay more for their loans because they have to spend more to pay for
longer 45-day or 60-day rate locks as opposed to a more typical 30-day period.
The best way to avoid unnecessary delay to home closings is to work proactively with your lenders and
settlement stakeholders and be sure to have all your paperwork done a week before your scheduled
closing date to provide a time cushion in case any changes need to be made to the final documents.
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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
SMALL SPACE OSHA
SMALL SPACE OSHA
CE CREDIT SERIES 2 OF 4
by Jon Leenhouts
CVTC Safety Trainer/Consultant
January 26, Tuesday
Jon has 23 years of safety management
Hudson House
experience in a variety of highly
regulated manufacturing industries and
a proven track record of reducing worker’s compensation costs through injury prevention.
1616 Crest View Dr, Hudson
Registration Cost: Credit Card $20
Cash/Check (cash discount) $18
Walk-In $25
5:00 pm Registration/Networking
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Program
Our meeting will have an OSHA-authorized
(Occupational Safety and Health Administration) trainer
in general industry and construction safety standards.
A “confined space” is defined by OSHA as a space whose
configuration and/or contents may present special dangers
not found in normal work areas. Jon will assist us in
understanding this OSHA ruling.
You will earn Continuing Education Credit upon
attending “Small Space OSHA” which is our second
series of four!
TABLE TOPS
have returned!
A chance to show
our members
your product.
It’s easy, bring
brochures, samples
& a $25 gift card.
Email Bonnie at
[email protected].
Table Tops
Phone 715-796-5377  Fax 888-788-4402  E-mail [email protected]
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NOTE: All pre-registered members who do not attend will be charged for the event and/or will not receive a refund. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Sunday
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Monday
4
10
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Tuesday
5
9:00am Member
Services Mtg
Key’s Café
12
8:30am Tour of
Homes Mtg
Derrick Homes
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
Saturday
1
2
8
9
13
14
15
16
11am Spring
Expo Mtg
Bank Mutual
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24
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26
27
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29
30
8:30am Board of
Director’s Mtg
McCormack
Classic Constr
5:00pm General
Membership
Mtg-CE Series #2
Hudson House
WBA Member
Mtg & Install
in Madison
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Thank You
for supporting
St Croix Valley HBA!
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