General Membership Meeting

Volume 25 - Issue 03
General Membership Meeting
March 31, Tuesday
Hudson House
1616 Crest View Dr, Hudson
“Consumer Identity Theft”
Presented by
Cherie Link
March 2015
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
RICH COOKE, BRUCE LENZEN DESIGN BUILD, PRESIDENT SCVHBA
Wow, I cannot believe how fast this year seems to
be moving. With the Home Show behind us and
the Tour of Homes underway, this is a busy time
of year for your committee members. Please join
me in thanking them for all their time and effort
to produce these great events.
March 4th will be business day in Madison which gives us as an
association the opportunity to check–in with our legislators to see
what changes are on the horizon politically. I look forward to a
report back as there seems to be some new policies on the table
that can impact our members.
Again, don’t forget to get out and support our members with Homes
in the Tour this month. ~Rich
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Inside this issue of
The Valley Voice
Page 3
Pages 4-6
Committee Reports
Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins
Page 7
Advertise in our Newsletter
Page 8
Baseball Game Registration
Page 9
GMM Registration
Page 10
St Croix Valley HBA
Target Field
Renewing & New Members
June 7, Sunday, 1:10 pm
March 2015 Calendar
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PO Box 654
Hudson, WI 54016
Phone: 715-796-5377
Fax: 888-788-4402
[email protected]
www.scvhba.com
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.
Code of Ethics
The members of SCVHBA shall subscribe to the following Code of
Ethics:
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Members shall conduct business affairs with professionalism and
skill.
Members shall keep honesty as the guiding policy.
All housing shall be built to meet or exceed the minimum
standards of the industry as defined by state and local codes.
Members shall comply with both the spirit and letter of business
contracts.
Members shall not obtain any business through fraudulent means,
knowing acts of omission or by use of implications unwarranted by
fact or reasonable probability.
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.
Members obtaining construction payouts shall promptly pay
creditors and not use the funds for other purposes.
Members shall support and abide by the decisions of the Board of
Directors in promoting and enforcing this Code of Ethics.
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.
Please update your records
to our correct
mailing address.
Thank you!
St Croix Valley HBA
PO Box 654
Hudson, WI 54016
2014 SCVHBA OFFICERS
President
Rich Cooke, Bruce Lenzen Design Build
Vice President
Tim Tryba, Arrow Building Center
Secretary/Treasurer
Tami Kuchera, Lund Builders
Past President
Mike Dockendorf, Cameron Homes
SCVHBA DIRECTORS
Don Anderson, Anderson Heating
Alex Lindus, Lindus Construction
Scott McCormack, McCormack Classic Construction
Mike Stevens, Derrick Homes, Inc
Casey Weiss, Black Hawk Garage Door
SCVHBA PAST PRESIDENTS
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)
SCVHBA COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Public Policy
Alden Pearson, Acumen Legal Advisors
Education
Tami Kuchera, Lund Builders
Golf Outing
Grant Dockendorf, Cameron Homes
Home Show
Dennis Luxem, Lakes Gas
Member Services
Steph McCormack, McCormack Classic
Construction
Tour of Homes
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.
Wisconsin Builders Association
660 John Nolen Dr, Ste 320
Madison, WI 53713
888-285-9066
www.wisbuild.org
St Croix Valley HBA
Mike Dockendorf, Cameron Homes
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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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NEW MEMBERS
Posel Construction, Inc - Rich Posel
If there is a valid reason why any of this organization listed above
should not be considered for membership, please submit a dated and
signed written notification to the HBA office within 10 business days.
to our renewing members!
Carpet Center, Inc
Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services
Creative Home Construction
Royal Credit Union
Environmental Stoneworks
St Croix Electric Cooperative
Hiawatha National Bank
Valley Custom Homes, Inc
Jerry’s Floor Store
Wausau New Horizon Homes, Inc
St Croix Valley HBA
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EDUCATION REPORT
by Committee Chair, Tami Kuchera, Lund Builders
The Education Committee is planning their March meeting for the 17th at the Key’s Cafe in Hudson
at 9:00 AM.
We will be discussing feedback on our January GMM meeting as well as evaluating strategies for
moving forward in 2015. We are looking to organize and develop a concise plan on how we can
work with educators, builders and construction professionals to integrate the next generation in the
construction industry.
We welcome ideas and any SCVHBA member who is interested in joining us!
Respectfully, Tami Kuchera
Education Committee
Tami Kuchera, Chair
Deb Flettre
Scott McCormack
Mike Stevens
Bill Gautsche of Pella Windows receiving
his 20 year Anniversary Award
Don Miller of WBA Insurance Services spoke about the importance of
a variety of insurance & sub-contractor contracts during our
General Membership Meeting on February 24.
MEMBER SERVICES REPORT
by Committee Chair, Steph McCormack, McCormack Classic Construction
Our association seems to have its own version of March Madness, this month, currently in full swing! I hope everyone gets a
chance to find time to visit all the featured models in our Tour of Homes. Along with the Tour, and everything else keeping us
busy, we hope you'll all attend our Monthly General Membership Meeting about identity theft! Please consider checking out
all the upcoming events we have planned, some need earlier RSVPs than normal, especially the Brewers/Twins game. See
you all March 31st!
Member Services Committee
Steph McCormack, Chair
Deb Flettre
Tami Kuchera
Scott McCormack
St Croix Valley HBA
Mary Beth Peterson
Brian McQuade
Casey Weiss
Shane Wiseman
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TOUR OF HOMES REPORT
by Committee Chair, Mike Dockendorf, Cameron Homes, Inc
The Spring Tour started this past Saturday with much
anticipation. There are a total of 13 homes in the
tour this spring, same as last year. All of the homes
are in St Croix County, from New Richmond, Baldwin to River Falls.
Our signage is in St Croix Falls to Ellsworth. The
guidebooks are being inserted in most of the local
papers and if you would like some to distribute at
your place of business, just let us know. We are
trying to have them available at many grocery stores
and other businesses. If you have a suggestion for
a location, please let us know. ~Mike
Tour of Homes Committee
Mike Dockendorf, Chair
Rich Cooke
Mary Ellner
Al Lingen
Cherie Link
Scott McCormack
Mike Stevens
THANK YOU
TO OUR
COMMITTEE
&
SPONSORS!
St Croix Valley HBA
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We request your assistance with ideas for our
2016 Home Show. Please use the below link.
Thank you, your response is very much appreciated!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HomeShowSuggestions
Home Show Committee
Dennis Luxem, Chair
Mike Derrick
Mary Ellner
Tim Nelson
Stephanie Reardon
Kathy Shultz
Thank you to our Helping Hammers volunteers who
painted Big Brothers Big Sisters new office space!
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Associated Bank, Jason Swenson
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First National Community Bank, Julie Dodge
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Lakes Gas, Dennis Luxem
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Lund Builders, Tami Kuchera
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McCormack Classic Construction, Scott McCormack
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Bonnie McCormack, Executive Officer
PO Box 654  Hudson, WI 54016
Phone 715-796-5377  Fax 888-788-4402
Email [email protected]  Web www.scvhba.com
ADVERTISE
in our
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
By advertising in the Valley Voice, you’re reaching professionals who are directly involved in the building
trade. By advertising here, you are letting other members know you are a partner, making for a great networking and
marketing tool.
The association has been working hard at providing our members with the best benefits and opportunities to assist in
their investment and we believe this is just one of the many “perks” that is available.
If you wish to place a yearly advertisement, please complete and return this form with your CAMERA READY AD
(preferred electronically) and payment. Your ad will be published in full color and placed on a page with available
space in the newsletter; which is published on the website and sent directly to all members of the association for
countless numbers of people to view each day.
All advertisements (yearly or inserts) must be received by the 20th of the month
to ensure inclusion in the next month’s issue.
AD SIZE
SIZE
Business card, will scan current card
¼-page
½-page
Full page
Inserts: One-sided Flyers / Notices, one time
insertion
Company Name
Address
Phone
Ad Size
Fax
or Insert
3 5/8” x 4 7/8”
7 ½” x 4 7/8”
7 ½” x 10”
Any Size
1-3 MONTHS
12 MONTHS
$50
$75
$150
$300
$75
$150
$300
$600
$50/month
Contact Person
City, State, Zip
Email
Amount Enclosed
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METHOD OF PAYMENT (due at the time of submitting advertisement )
Check made payable to: St Croix Valley Home Builders Association (SCVHBA)
Visa / MasterCard (circle which type of card)
Card Number
Name on Card
Address on Card
St Croix Valley HBA
Expiration Date
Signature
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Take me out to the ballgame,
Take me out to the crowd,
Buy me some peanuts & crackerjack,
I don’t care if I never get back.
Join us
at Target Field to watch the
Milwaukee Brewers vs Minnesota Twins
June 7, Sunday, 1:10 pm
Cost: Cash/Check $30 per Ticket
Credit Card $32 per Ticket
Phone 715-796-5377  Fax 888-788-4402  E-mail [email protected]
_______ people will attend the Baseball Game on June 7, 2015, for a total of $____________
Company Name:
Individual Name(s) ____________________________ / _______________________________ /
/
Charge my credit card:

/

Name on Credit Card:
Credit Card Number:
Billing Address:
Expiration Date:
City, State, Zip Code:
Sec Code:
Signature:
Mail your registration & check to: St Croix Valley HBA, PO Box 654, Hudson, WI 54016
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.
St Croix Valley HBA
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General Membership Meeting
March 31, Tuesday
Hudson House
1616 Crest View Dr, Hudson
Consumer Identity Theft
Cash $18
Credit Card $20
At the Door $25
Presented by Cherie Link, My Happy Place
Cherie Link has been teaching
continuing education classes for
insurance agents for over 10 years
and the topic of identity theft is
one that has affected so many
people.
5:00 pm Registration/Networking
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Program
Your identity can be threatened
in many ways, from a hard copy
piece of paper or electronically and can be
unintentional or intentional.
Learn ways to guard your identity and discover
some resources to keep your information secure.
Table Tops are a fun & easy way to present
able our members your product!
Simply bring brochures, samples & a $25 gift card.
ops
If interested, please email Bonnie at [email protected].
Phone 715-796-5377  Fax 888-788-4402  E-mail [email protected]
_______ people will attend the GMM on March 31, 2015, for a total of $____________
Company Name:
Individual Name(s) ____________________________ / _______________________________ /
/
Charge my credit card:

/

Name on Credit Card:
Credit Card Number:
Billing Address:
Expiration Date:
City, State, Zip Code:
Sec Code:
Signature:
Mail your registration & check to: St Croix Valley HBA, PO Box 654, Hudson, WI 54016
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.
St Croix Valley HBA
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
2
3
4
8
9
10
11
12-6pm Models
Open
9am Member
Services Comm Mtg
Key’s Café
WBA Conference
Kalahari, WI Dells
12-6pm Models
Open
16
17
22
23
24
29
30
31
12-6pm Models
Open
12-6pm Models
Open
Friday
Saturday
5
6
7
12
13
14
WBA Conference
Kalahari, WI Dells
WBA Conference
Kalahari, WI Dells
12-6pm Models
Open
12-6pm Models
Open
10am Congressman
Sean Duffy Mtg
CVHBA, Eau Claire
15
12-6pm Models
Open
Business Day in
Madison
Thursday
St Croix Valley HBA
9am Education
Comm Mtg
Key’s Café
18
19
20
21
25
26
27
28
8:30am Board of
Directors Mtg
McCormack Classic
Construction
5pm General
Membership Mtg at
Hudson House
12-6pm Models
Open
12-6pm Models
Open
UPCOMING EVENTS
April 23, Thursday - WBA Board & Members Meeting
April 28, Tuesday - PAC Auction
May 26, Tuesday - Family Night & Bowling
June 7, Sunday - Baseball Game
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Thank You
for Advertising with
St Croix Valley
HBA!
St Croix Valley HBA
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