Serving McLeod County
and the surrounding area
STAYING CONNECTED
AT ALL THREE LEVELS
CRBA July 2009 Newsletter
This Week at BAM - July 27
BAMCAST - Senate Republican Roundtable
BAMCAST - Energy Code Changes
BAMCAST - TBG Insurance
NAHB Website
CRBA LIBRARY:
April 6, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
February 11, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
MARCH 2nd General Meeting Minutes
FEBRUARY 2nd General Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 5th General Meeting Minutes
2008 ANNUAL REPORT
July 2008 Newsletter
September 2008 Newsletter
November 2008 Newsletter
January 2009 Newsletter
March 2009 Newsletter
MEMBERSHIP PAPERWORK
How would membership benefit you?
NEW MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
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Remodelers: Don’t Miss Out On $1,500 Energy Tax Credits For Your Customers
Homeowners can now receive up to $1,500 in tax credits for energy efficiency improvements compared to the previous cap of $500.
BAM created a white paper on what products qualify and how to help your homeowners declare the credit. Download the detailed summary here: http://www.bamn.org/members/TaxCreditRemodelFINAL0409.pdf
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NEW ENERGY CODE TO TAKE EFFECT JUNE 1st First, for the first year ever, NAHB members can register for a complimentary 4-day exhibit pass. This pass will allow them access to the exhibit floor for all 4 days of the show for absolutely no charge.* And the second, and most important, reason to register early is to take advantage of the amazing hotel rates in the NAHB block, which range from $32 to $199 a night! These extremely discounted hotel rates are available online, but the rates are only guaranteed for the month of August and availability is limited. You must book early to secure these rates. The room deposit will not be charged until December so there is nothing to lose! As always, members who have not registered for the show as an NAHB member in the past are eligible for the first time attendee rate of $100. This is a full registration, allowing you to attend any of the 175+ education seminars, and includes access to the exhibit floor on all four days. IBS is also offering one and two day education passes. New for the 2010 show, these passes include admittance to the exhibit floor all four days of the show, plus unlimited access to one day or two days of education seminars. Attendees will need to pick which day(s) they are buying the pass for when they register. ALL FRIDAY SEMINARS ARE COMPLIMENTARY. To make these offers even better, spouses can come along for free! Be sure to visit http://www.buildersshow.com/ now to register and save! We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas! *Must register by December 11, 2009 to receive complimentary exhibit pass. Click on the logo to find out the most up-to-date member discounts available to you!
Click here to get information from BAM as well as how to get your free resources from BAM!
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Thousands Register for IBS in the First Week
Registration and housing opened Monday, August 3rd for the 2010 International Builders’ Show®, and thousands have already taken advantage of our special low price registration offers! Make sure you are among the first to register and request housing. The show is being held January 19-22, 2010 in Las Vegas and the EOC meetings and events are tentatively scheduled for January 17-20. Although January may seem far off, you will benefit immensely by registering early for two reasons.
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PREPARE FOR THE NEW LEAD PAINT RULE New Book Shows How to Save Money Building Green Homes Available at BuilderBooks.com, “Build Green and Save” gives builders an overview of the business of green building and a breakdown of the different green guidelines and standards available, including NAHB’s National Green Building Standard. In the publication, Belcher shows builders how to: -- Identify and select green building materials In addition, Belcher makes a case for affordable green building based on personal experiences and details. For more information or to order “Build Green and Save,” click here, or call 800-223-2665.
NAHB has resources to help members comply with the new lead paint rule. Visit www.nahb.org/leadpaint for information on becoming certified, following work practices, keeping records, obtaining training, and other important details affecting remodeling in pre-1978 homes.
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“Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line,” by builder Matt Belcher, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference that provides builders with the information they need to build green — and save money at the same time. 
-- Implement green construction techniques
-- Explain the benefits of green housing to consumers
-- Offer affordable green building solutions to consumers
-- Use resources wisely and reduce water and energy consumption
-- Market environmentally sound practices
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Free Technology Webinar Available to Members
Builders and technology experts discussed the importance of offering home building, consumer-oriented technologies during the building process in a one-hour webinar entitled Builders & Home Technology: A Key Part of Your Business Success. The webinar featured home building and technology experts discussing the findings of the 7th Annual State of the Builder Technology Market Study compiled by the Consumer Electronics Association. Members can listen to a free archived version of the webinar by going to http://www.nahb.org/buildertechstudy.
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WHAT'S
HAPPENING
AT CRBA?
November 23 @ 12pm
Home Show Committee Meeting
Country Kitchen Restaurant in Hutchinson - Everyone is welcome to attend!
November 25th
Early Bird Deadline for BAM State Convention to be held in St. Cloud January 8-10th, 2010
www.bamn.org/convention
November 30th
Deadline to RSVP to CRBA annual Christmas Party - download registration form here
Monday, December 7th
Annual CRBA Christmas Party
Major Ave Hunt Club
Social 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
Enjoy your first Holiday gathering with your fellow members! $10 per person includes chicken buffet and pop, water or beer (bring your own bottle - setups will be provided)
Wii tourney to start after dinner
January 4, 2010
Tour of Homes Kickoff Party
Biscay Community Center
7pm
February 2, 2010
College of Knowledge Education Day
Biscay Community Center
FREE FOR MEMBERS!
See Continuning Education tab for registration form
Have a great Summer!
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DOING BUSINESS
WITH A MEMBER
IS DOING
GOOD BUSINESS!
CRBA Member List
2009 MEETING SCHEDULE
JANUARY 5
Location: Biscay Time: 7pm
Tour of Homes Kickoff party
Sponsored by: AgStar Home Mortgage Services
FEBRUARY 2
Location: Biscay
Time: 7pm
Special election for BAM Board Reps, Getting the most out of your membership
Sponsored by: Ziemer Plumbing & Heating
MARCH 2
Location: Biscay
Time: 7pm
Presentation by Todd Bjerstedt
Sponsored by: RDV Companies
APRIL 6
Location: Hutchinson Chamber Office
Time: 7pm
Internet Marketing by Vivid Image
Sponsored by: Vivid Image
MAY 4
Location: Biscay
Time: 7pm
Speaker: Pam Perri Weaver,
Exec. VP of BAM
Sponsored by: Builders Association of MN
JUNE
No Meeting
CRBA will be participating in Glencoe's 'Christmas in May' community project
JULY
No Meeting
AUGUST
No Meeting
Annual Picnic in Hutchinson
Northwoods Park
SEPTEMBER 14
Location: Biscay
Time: 7pm
Speaker: Gina Fox of Leonard, Street & Deinard
Topic: Mechanic's Liens, Recent Trends in the Market & Best Practices for Subs and General Contractors
Sponsorship of meeting is available
OCTOBER 5
Location: Biscay
Time: 7pm
General Membership Meeting
Sponsorship of meeting is available
NOVEMBER 2
Location: Biscay
Time: 7pm
Annual Meeting
Sponsorship of meeting is available
DECEMBER 7
Christmas Party
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CRBA BOARD
CONTACT
INFORMATION
PRESIDENT
Vicky Langan
MCI Carpet One
(320) 253-5078
vlangan@hotmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT
AJ Foricer
Crow River Glass & Signs
(32) 587-2868
aj@crowriverglass.com
SECRETARY
Lynn Schauer
Schauer Construction, Inc.
(320) 864-4453
lnms@embarqmail.com
TREASURER
Bruce Naustdal
Naustdal Construction Inc.
(320) 587-9255
brucenaustdal@hotmail.com
PAST PRESIDENT
William Mathews
Mathews Building & Remodeling
(320) 587-3624
mathewsbldg@yahoo.com
BOARD MEMBER
Lynn Wacker
AgStar Home Mortgage Services
(320) 864-8575
lynn.wacker@agstar.com
BOARD MEMBER
Bob Holly
Robar Insulation
(320) 286-2823
bob@robarinsulation.com
BAM BOARD REPRESENTATIVE
Scott Schochenamier
Larson Builders of Hutchinson Inc
(320) 587-5555
scotts@larsonbuilders.com
5th Annual CRBA Summer Picnic
Thanks to all of you that made it out to the picnic on Monday, August 3rd at Northwoods Park in Hutchinson. Lots of good food and visiting among members. Special thanks to Scott Schochenmaier for the use of his grill and Sheldon Mathews for doing our grilling!
Check out these pictures from the picnic!
