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LRBA LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT Tim Roble, Lavelle Company SECRETARY/TREASURER Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction PAST PRESIDENT Al Clark VICE PRESIDENT Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sharon Westerholm Tim Roble, Lavelle Company Marga Ybarra Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts Mike Hough, Hough, Inc. Ross Gailfus, Schiller Insurance Jeff Boehm, Paul Davis Restoration Greg Neisen, Crane Johnson Lumber, Perham BOARD OF DIRECTORS August is now here and the summer is slipping away fast. I hope this news letter finds you busy with work and some time to enjoy the summer activi- ties. It is hard to think about it but the fall season is just around the corner and we will once again be gathering at our monthly member meetings. Sha- ron has some really good information- al meetings set up, for us this year, along with some fun ones too. Stop in the office and see Sharon, she likes to see everyone! Have a good rest of the summer and be safe. Look- ing forward to seeing everyone, returning members and new, this BUILDERS BUZZ RENOVATE, REPAIR AND PAINT has had some changes. At the urging of NAHB, they have extended the deadline to be registered to December 31st. After that it won’t make the deadline to get on the EPA list. Beginning February 1st, Building officials will have to verify with the EPA website that the contractor, pulling the permit for a home built before 1978, is registered. Once the Depart- ment of Health takes over, they will be relying on a TIP call to report anyone working on a home, built before 1978, that may not be registered. This will include painters, flooring people, drywallers, HVAC, plumbers, electricians as well as contractors. I know that this may seem like a real pain, but it has to be done. Any questions, please give Sharon a call. More classes will be done in October, November and December. There also will be online classes, with 3 hours of class time for hands on. These will be held in October, however, the online classes do not count towards builder credits, but the hands on will. — Visit bam.org each week for up to date happenings — 525 Park Street, Suite 150 • St. Paul, MN 55103 p. 1.800.654.7783 or 651.646.7959 f. 651.646.2860 www.bamn.org 1201 15th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005 p. 800.368.5242 or 202.266.8200x0 f. 202.266.8400 www.nahb.org A CUT ABOVE Lake Region Builders Association AUGUST 2010 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SERVING BECKER, OTTERTAIL, NORMAN, WILKIN AND MAHNOMEN COUNTIES 30614 SunSet Road • detRoit LakeS 218-847-1946 Residential • new Homes & Remodeling licensed & Bonded • electRical contRacting 1040 Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes 218-847-7459 www.ModernHeatingAndPlumbing.com For Your Familys Comfort 18872 Co Hwy 21 • Detroit Lakes Tom Kirby, manager 218-847-1133 or 1-888-757-1133 Safety is a Way of Life Local 218.846.1621 Toll Free 877.597.6994 1135 Washington Ave. #8 Detroit Lakes • Home Warranty Program • 24 Hour/7 Day A Week Hotline Service • Home Profile Flyers • Comparative Market Analysis • Detroit Lakes and St. Paul-Minneapolis Multiple Listing Service • Corporate Relocation • Recreational and Lakeshore Properties • HomeDocs • Sell My Home • Home Impressions Fargo MLS The Call You need to Make! Only

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Page 1: A Cut Above - August2010

LRBA LEADERSHIPPRESIDENT Tim Roble, Lavelle Company

SECRETARY/TREASURER Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction

PAST PRESIDENT Al Clark

VICE PRESIDENT Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sharon Westerholm

Tim Roble, Lavelle Company

Marga Ybarra Floor to Ceiling Carpet One

Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts

Mike Hough, Hough, Inc.

Ross Gailfus, Schiller Insurance

Jeff Boehm, Paul Davis Restoration

Greg Neisen, Crane Johnson Lumber, Perham

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

August is now here and the summer is slipping away fast. I hope this news letter finds you busy with work and some time to enjoy the summer activi-ties. It is hard to think about it but the fall season is just around the corner and we will once again be gathering at our monthly member meetings. Sha-ron has some really good information-al meetings set up, for us this year, along with some fun ones too. Stop in the office and see Sharon, she likes to see everyone!

Have a good rest of the summer and be safe. Look-ing forward to seeing everyone, returning members and new, this

BUILDERS BUZZ RENOVATE, REPAIR AND PAINT has had some changes. At the urging of NAHB, they have extended the deadline to be registered to December 31st. After that it won’t make the deadline to get on the EPA list. Beginning February 1st, Building officials will have to verify with the EPA website that the contractor, pulling the permit for a home built before 1978, is registered. Once the Depart-ment of Health takes over, they will be relying on a TIP call to report anyone working on a home, built before 1978, that may not be registered. This will include painters, flooring people, drywallers, HVAC, plumbers, electricians as well as contractors. I know that this may seem like a real pain, but it has to be done. Any questions, please give Sharon a call. More classes will be done in October, November and December. There also will be online classes, with 3 hours of class time for hands on. These will be held in October, however, the online classes do not count towards builder credits, but the hands on will.

— Visit bam.org each week for up to date happenings —

525 Park Street, Suite 150 • St. Paul, MN 55103p. 1.800.654.7783 or 651.646.7959f. 651.646.2860 www.bamn.org

1201 15th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005p. 800.368.5242 or 202.266.8200x0f. 202.266.8400 www.nahb.org

A CUT ABOVELake Region Builders AssociationAUGUST 2010

1602 45TH Street N ▪ Fargo

701–237–4131 ▪ ferguson.com

Your vision…

Delivering your dreams.

Our knowledge…

A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SERVING BECkER, OTTERTAIL, NORMAN, WILkIN AND MAHNOMEN COUNTIES

EMAIL: [email protected]: 218.847.0699VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.lakeregionbuilders.com

Lake RegionBuildersAssociation

30614 SunSet Road • detRoit LakeS

218-847-1946

Residential • new Homes & Remodelinglicensed & Bonded • electRical contRacting 1040 Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes

218-847-7459www.ModernHeatingAndPlumbing.com

For Your Familys Comfort

18872 Co Hwy 21 • Detroit LakesTom Kirby, manager

218-847-1133 or 1-888-757-1133

Safety is a Way of Life Local 218.846.1621Toll Free 877.597.6994

1135 Washington Ave. #8 Detroit Lakes

511 washington avenue n detroit lakesphone 218-847-3151 n fax 218-847-9409

www.dl-online.com

Homes of DistinctionGeneRaL ContRaCtoR

New Homes

RemodeLinG

ReSidentiaL

CommeRCiaL

Call us today to start planning your perfect home.

DON TIETZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.

“The name built on quality” 439-6271

Thirty years of excellence

mn lic# Bc-20460621nd lic# 32002

Detroit Lakes, MNHome (218) 846-0079

Cell (218) 849-4489

“Committed to Quality & Service”• Post Frame Buildings• Residential• New Construction• Remodeling• Garages

• Doors & Windows• Decks• Siding• Light

Commercial

• Home Warranty Program

• 24 Hour/7 Day A Week Hotline Service

• Home Profile Flyers

• Comparative Market Analysis

• Detroit Lakes and St. Paul-Minneapolis Multiple Listing Service

• Corporate Relocation

• Recreational and Lakeshore Properties

• HomeDocs

• Sell My Home

• Home Impressions

FargoMLS

The Call You need to Make!

Only

at a glance

OFCALENDAR

EVENTSSeptember 14th General Meeting John Brehm – Zayic Con-

crete will host the meeting at his new location.

October General Meeting TBD

October More RRP classes coming

November General Meeting Speak Easy – Pam Perri-

Weaver will be the speaker

Page 2: A Cut Above - August2010

MEMBER NEWSmy ViewCODE OF ETHICSMembers of the Home Builders Association subscribe to the following Code of Ethics

n Members shall constantly seek to provide better val-ues for the customers they serve.

n Members shall at times share their knowledge with fellow members in the public in the best interest of those they serve.

n Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulet statements or by use of implications unwar-ranted by fact or reason-able probability.

n Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety and progress of the community.

n Members shall not perform a cause to be performed at any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any party of the industry served by this as-sociation.

“To Promote Professionalism and to educate members and

consumers on legislative issues, while fostering

cooperative relationships for all stakeholders”

Sharon Westerholm, EO

847-1022M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Evenings & Weekends by Appointment

1034 Hwy. 59 South • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Geo-Thermal HeatingHydronic Radiant Heating

[email protected]

www.midvalleygeothermal.com

HUNTER BRIARD218-439-6043 • Cell: 218-841-3238

Email: [email protected] E. Pearl Lake Road • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

BRIARD CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • SHINGLING

SIDING • DECKS • ADDITIONS • GARAGES • DOORS • WINDOWS

francis construction

— Dave Francis — 218-847-4054

— Scott Francis — 218-847-3556

Specializing In...

Offering...•  State of the art construction   materials & techniques •  High quality workmanship • Complete satisfaction guaranteed

• New Homes • Steel Siding • Remodeling • Garages  • Additions • Replacement Windows • Decks • Sunrooms

“Your Hometown Quality Builder & Remodelers”

Over 50 Years in the Lakes Area

New Construction

& Remodeling

NODSLE CONSTRUCTION

1473 Legion Road • Detroit LakesRes. 218-847-8347 • Lic. #1834

Perry Nodsle 847-7603

• Residential • Commercial• Cottages • Cabinets

EStAbLiSHED 1955

Crane JohnsonLumber Co.

established 1883

620 East Main • Perham, MN 56573phone 218.346.5555 • fax 218.346.9200

GreG NeiseNsalEs MaNagEr

D.L. WINDOW & DOOR914 8th st. s.e. • detroit lakes, mn 56501

DaN muLLIkINoffice: 218-847-8708

Fax: 218-847-0489mobile: 218-841-6387

call toll Free: 800-201-8706

Anderson Int. & Ext. Doors Siding Windows Millwork Vinyl & Steel

Building a New Home?

Lock InTodays Low Rates onPermanent Home Financing12 Months from Application Date

Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Emmer Visits BAM

On Monday, July 12, 2010 Gubernatorial Tom Emmer who received the Republican party nomination visited BAM’s office and talked with Government Relations committee members. Members discussed the current regulatory envi-ronment for the industry and the importance of housing to the overall economy. Members of the committee intend on meeting with all endorsed candidates for Governor.

BAM To Participate In a Construction Gubernatorial Forum August 25th

The Builders Association of Minnesota is part-nering with a wide-range of infrastructure, build-ing and development associations to organize a major party candidate Gubernatorial Forum and Debate. The forum is scheduled for Wednes-day, August 25 from 8:30AM to 10:00AM at the Northland Inn and Conference Center located in Brooklyn Park. Work is currently underway to se-cure commitments from the candidates and final-ize other details.

The focus of the forum will be job creation, economic development, infrastructure invest-ment, and sustainable initiatives. There is no charge to attend the forum, although pre-regis-tration will be required. Details and registration information will be available soon.

BAM Sends Letter To EPA, Lead Rule Last week BAM sent a letter to the EPA with

regard to an amendment to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting regulation published May 6 in the Federal Register that would additionally re-quire remodelers to conduct lead paint clearance testing after completing renovation projects on homes built before 1978. This proposal would re-quire professional remodelers to do the work of a lead abatement contractor and, the letter states, “It reaches beyond the original rule’s intention to protect children from lead exposure.”

BAM asked the EPA to consider reinstating the opt-out amendment for homeowners, and urged them to be reasonable with the regulatory envi-ronment they are overseeing. These costly new requirements are an imposition on the overall cost of housing and maintenance of the existing housing stock.

As always, we will keep you updated on any progress that is made.

NAHB Files Lawsuit Against EPA Over New Lead Rule

A coalition of housing industry groups joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in announcing it will file a lawsuit against the fed-eral Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for removing the “opt-out” provision from its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. The provi-sion, which expired July 6, let consumers allow contractors to bypass extra preparation, clean-up and recordkeeping requirements in homes where there were no children under 6 or preg-nant women, thus avoiding additional costs.

“Removing the opt-out provision more than doubles the number of home subject to the regu-lation,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. “About 79 million homes are affected, even though EPA estimates that only 38 million homes contain lead-based paint. Removing the opt-out provi-sion extends the rule to consumers who need no protection.

The group will challenge EPA’s action on the grounds that the agency substantially amended its LRRP regulation without any new scientific data and before the regulation was even put into place on April 22, 2010.

Needless, to say BAM is thrilled about this case and we will be watching very closely!

NAHB Plans For ReorganizationI want to draw your attention to the letter and

materials I received from NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. I hope you will take the time to review the report NAHB created on Positioning NAHB for the Future. This report discusses what our industry will look like in the future and the impacts it will have on association work. I recommend these documents as critical reading for all leaders in the association.

The NAHB Executive Committee is meeting this week in Washington, D.C. and BAM’s State Representative Mike Gohman will be attending. I am sure BAM will be having a rigorous debate on the report at our next Board meeting on July 21 in Duluth. NAHB Reorganization Documents:

1) http://bamn.org/Documents/NAHBRepor-tofTaskForcePositioningNAHBfortheFuture.pdf

2) http://bamn.org/Documents/NAHBAssess-mentoftheAssociation.pdf

3) http://bamn.org/Documents/NAHBRecom-mendationsMatrix.pdf

THANk YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIPS...

AUGUST NEW MEMBERS - None Every new member the Association gains, makes it a stronger business tool for everyone!

If you do business with someone who is not a member of LRBA, encourage them to join! It will benefit you, them, and every member of the Lake Region Builders. Check the membership roster when I send it out

Midwest MN Comm. Dev. Corp. – John King Midwest Bank – Denise FredricksonElsner Well Drilling – Kelly ElsnerEdina Realty – Dave BransonWoytassek Custome Homes – Warren Waytassek

NEW MEMBERS – WE WELCOME YOU

Call Today!Mark Hagedorncell 218.234.6185 • phone [email protected] lake avenue

Your Membership is Appreciated and Valued

GETTING INVOLVED

IS kEY!!

You Will Get Out Of YourMembership What You Put In!* Join An Event Committee* Attend Monthly Meetings* Attend All Of Our Events

From the Desk of Pam Perri Weaver…. Where is the summer go-

ing? One more month and school starts again. I do look forward to fall, when the meetings start and committees need to get geared up for the different events. Due to only one house being committed for the Tour of Homes, it has been canceled. We will probably go back to doing the tour the week

after the Home & Garden Show. Committees need to start meeting to get the basics ready, so I can get the correct info on the website. If you would like to serve on a committee, on the board of directors, or serve on the BAM board, we are looking for people. Many committee and board members will be done with their terms. The BAM board meets about 4 times a year, and can be a very interesting and learning process on how the state association works. There is also the opportunity to be on a state committee when you are on the BAM board. Please call me if you are interested.

Enjoy this last month of summer and hope-fully everyone can be busy.

WIN ME AT WE FEST!!!!!A Raffle to Benefit Lakes Crisis and Re-

source CenterSupport the Lakes Crisis and Resource

Center and get a chance to win! The Lakes Crisis and Resource Center is promoting a truck raffle with proceeds supporting the center’s Children’s Services Program. For $40 a ticket, you have a chance to win a 2010 Chevy ½ ton Silverado 4x4 extended cab pick-up or a number of cash prizes. The drawing will be held on Saturday night, August 7, at We Fest. You do not need to be present to win. For ticket information or to purchase a ticket, call Kathy Michaelson at 847-7459 or 847-4951. (Winner is respon-sible for applicable fees and taxes.) Thank you for your support!

UP FOR RENEWALMaplewood Construction

– Stephen Patrick

Hough Inc. – Mike Hough

Pro Systems – Mike Brodsho

MEMBER NEWS:

Is there something happening in your business? With your family? Let us know; we would like to acknowledge it.

Nick Green is back from Iraq, after a busy year being in charge of the plumbing department. He and his wife Katie have moved to Detroit Lakes and Katie is now working in the Greens Plumbing and Heating office. Welcome back Nick.

Page 3: A Cut Above - August2010

MEMBER NEWSmy ViewCODE OF ETHICSMembers of the Home Builders Association subscribe to the following Code of Ethics

n Members shall constantly seek to provide better val-ues for the customers they serve.

n Members shall at times share their knowledge with fellow members in the public in the best interest of those they serve.

n Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulet statements or by use of implications unwar-ranted by fact or reason-able probability.

n Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for health, safety and progress of the community.

n Members shall not perform a cause to be performed at any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any party of the industry served by this as-sociation.

“To Promote Professionalism and to educate members and

consumers on legislative issues, while fostering

cooperative relationships for all stakeholders”

Sharon Westerholm, EO

847-1022M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Evenings & Weekends by Appointment

1034 Hwy. 59 South • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Geo-Thermal HeatingHydronic Radiant Heating

[email protected]

www.midvalleygeothermal.com

HUNTER BRIARD218-439-6043 • Cell: 218-841-3238

Email: [email protected] E. Pearl Lake Road • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

BRIARD CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • SHINGLING

SIDING • DECKS • ADDITIONS • GARAGES • DOORS • WINDOWS

francis construction

— Dave Francis — 218-847-4054

— Scott Francis — 218-847-3556

Specializing In...

Offering...•  State of the art construction   materials & techniques •  High quality workmanship • Complete satisfaction guaranteed

• New Homes • Steel Siding • Remodeling • Garages  • Additions • Replacement Windows • Decks • Sunrooms

“Your Hometown Quality Builder & Remodelers”

Over 50 Years in the Lakes Area

New Construction

& Remodeling

NODSLE CONSTRUCTION

1473 Legion Road • Detroit LakesRes. 218-847-8347 • Lic. #1834

Perry Nodsle 847-7603

• Residential • Commercial• Cottages • Cabinets

EStAbLiSHED 1955

Crane JohnsonLumber Co.

established 1883

620 East Main • Perham, MN 56573phone 218.346.5555 • fax 218.346.9200

GreG NeiseNsalEs MaNagEr

D.L. WINDOW & DOOR914 8th st. s.e. • detroit lakes, mn 56501

DaN muLLIkINoffice: 218-847-8708

Fax: 218-847-0489mobile: 218-841-6387

call toll Free: 800-201-8706

Anderson Int. & Ext. Doors Siding Windows Millwork Vinyl & Steel

Building a New Home?

Lock InTodays Low Rates onPermanent Home Financing12 Months from Application Date

Gubernatorial Candidate Tom Emmer Visits BAM

On Monday, July 12, 2010 Gubernatorial Tom Emmer who received the Republican party nomination visited BAM’s office and talked with Government Relations committee members. Members discussed the current regulatory envi-ronment for the industry and the importance of housing to the overall economy. Members of the committee intend on meeting with all endorsed candidates for Governor.

BAM To Participate In a Construction Gubernatorial Forum August 25th

The Builders Association of Minnesota is part-nering with a wide-range of infrastructure, build-ing and development associations to organize a major party candidate Gubernatorial Forum and Debate. The forum is scheduled for Wednes-day, August 25 from 8:30AM to 10:00AM at the Northland Inn and Conference Center located in Brooklyn Park. Work is currently underway to se-cure commitments from the candidates and final-ize other details.

The focus of the forum will be job creation, economic development, infrastructure invest-ment, and sustainable initiatives. There is no charge to attend the forum, although pre-regis-tration will be required. Details and registration information will be available soon.

BAM Sends Letter To EPA, Lead Rule Last week BAM sent a letter to the EPA with

regard to an amendment to the Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting regulation published May 6 in the Federal Register that would additionally re-quire remodelers to conduct lead paint clearance testing after completing renovation projects on homes built before 1978. This proposal would re-quire professional remodelers to do the work of a lead abatement contractor and, the letter states, “It reaches beyond the original rule’s intention to protect children from lead exposure.”

BAM asked the EPA to consider reinstating the opt-out amendment for homeowners, and urged them to be reasonable with the regulatory envi-ronment they are overseeing. These costly new requirements are an imposition on the overall cost of housing and maintenance of the existing housing stock.

As always, we will keep you updated on any progress that is made.

NAHB Files Lawsuit Against EPA Over New Lead Rule

A coalition of housing industry groups joined the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in announcing it will file a lawsuit against the fed-eral Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for removing the “opt-out” provision from its Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. The provi-sion, which expired July 6, let consumers allow contractors to bypass extra preparation, clean-up and recordkeeping requirements in homes where there were no children under 6 or preg-nant women, thus avoiding additional costs.

“Removing the opt-out provision more than doubles the number of home subject to the regu-lation,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. “About 79 million homes are affected, even though EPA estimates that only 38 million homes contain lead-based paint. Removing the opt-out provi-sion extends the rule to consumers who need no protection.

The group will challenge EPA’s action on the grounds that the agency substantially amended its LRRP regulation without any new scientific data and before the regulation was even put into place on April 22, 2010.

Needless, to say BAM is thrilled about this case and we will be watching very closely!

NAHB Plans For ReorganizationI want to draw your attention to the letter and

materials I received from NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. I hope you will take the time to review the report NAHB created on Positioning NAHB for the Future. This report discusses what our industry will look like in the future and the impacts it will have on association work. I recommend these documents as critical reading for all leaders in the association.

The NAHB Executive Committee is meeting this week in Washington, D.C. and BAM’s State Representative Mike Gohman will be attending. I am sure BAM will be having a rigorous debate on the report at our next Board meeting on July 21 in Duluth. NAHB Reorganization Documents:

1) http://bamn.org/Documents/NAHBRepor-tofTaskForcePositioningNAHBfortheFuture.pdf

2) http://bamn.org/Documents/NAHBAssess-mentoftheAssociation.pdf

3) http://bamn.org/Documents/NAHBRecom-mendationsMatrix.pdf

THANk YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIPS...

AUGUST NEW MEMBERS - None Every new member the Association gains, makes it a stronger business tool for everyone!

If you do business with someone who is not a member of LRBA, encourage them to join! It will benefit you, them, and every member of the Lake Region Builders. Check the membership roster when I send it out

Midwest MN Comm. Dev. Corp. – John King Midwest Bank – Denise FredricksonElsner Well Drilling – Kelly ElsnerEdina Realty – Dave BransonWoytassek Custome Homes – Warren Waytassek

NEW MEMBERS – WE WELCOME YOU

Call Today!Mark Hagedorncell 218.234.6185 • phone [email protected] lake avenue

Your Membership is Appreciated and Valued

GETTING INVOLVED

IS kEY!!

You Will Get Out Of YourMembership What You Put In!* Join An Event Committee* Attend Monthly Meetings* Attend All Of Our Events

From the Desk of Pam Perri Weaver…. Where is the summer go-

ing? One more month and school starts again. I do look forward to fall, when the meetings start and committees need to get geared up for the different events. Due to only one house being committed for the Tour of Homes, it has been canceled. We will probably go back to doing the tour the week

after the Home & Garden Show. Committees need to start meeting to get the basics ready, so I can get the correct info on the website. If you would like to serve on a committee, on the board of directors, or serve on the BAM board, we are looking for people. Many committee and board members will be done with their terms. The BAM board meets about 4 times a year, and can be a very interesting and learning process on how the state association works. There is also the opportunity to be on a state committee when you are on the BAM board. Please call me if you are interested.

Enjoy this last month of summer and hope-fully everyone can be busy.

WIN ME AT WE FEST!!!!!A Raffle to Benefit Lakes Crisis and Re-

source CenterSupport the Lakes Crisis and Resource

Center and get a chance to win! The Lakes Crisis and Resource Center is promoting a truck raffle with proceeds supporting the center’s Children’s Services Program. For $40 a ticket, you have a chance to win a 2010 Chevy ½ ton Silverado 4x4 extended cab pick-up or a number of cash prizes. The drawing will be held on Saturday night, August 7, at We Fest. You do not need to be present to win. For ticket information or to purchase a ticket, call Kathy Michaelson at 847-7459 or 847-4951. (Winner is respon-sible for applicable fees and taxes.) Thank you for your support!

UP FOR RENEWALMaplewood Construction

– Stephen Patrick

Hough Inc. – Mike Hough

Pro Systems – Mike Brodsho

MEMBER NEWS:

Is there something happening in your business? With your family? Let us know; we would like to acknowledge it.

Nick Green is back from Iraq, after a busy year being in charge of the plumbing department. He and his wife Katie have moved to Detroit Lakes and Katie is now working in the Greens Plumbing and Heating office. Welcome back Nick.

Page 4: A Cut Above - August2010

LRBA LEADERSHIPPRESIDENT Tim Roble, Lavelle Company

SECRETARY/TREASURER Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction

PAST PRESIDENT Al Clark

VICE PRESIDENT Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Sharon Westerholm

Tim Roble, Lavelle Company

Marga Ybarra Floor to Ceiling Carpet One

Bryan Schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts

Mike Hough, Hough, Inc.

Ross Gailfus, Schiller Insurance

Jeff Boehm, Paul Davis Restoration

Greg Neisen, Crane Johnson Lumber, Perham

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

August is now here and the summer is slipping away fast. I hope this news letter finds you busy with work and some time to enjoy the summer activi-ties. It is hard to think about it but the fall season is just around the corner and we will once again be gathering at our monthly member meetings. Sha-ron has some really good information-al meetings set up, for us this year, along with some fun ones too. Stop in the office and see Sharon, she likes to see everyone!

Have a good rest of the summer and be safe. Look-ing forward to seeing everyone, returning members and new, this

BUILDERS BUZZ RENOVATE, REPAIR AND PAINT has had some changes. At the urging of NAHB, they have extended the deadline to be registered to December 31st. After that it won’t make the deadline to get on the EPA list. Beginning February 1st, Building officials will have to verify with the EPA website that the contractor, pulling the permit for a home built before 1978, is registered. Once the Depart-ment of Health takes over, they will be relying on a TIP call to report anyone working on a home, built before 1978, that may not be registered. This will include painters, flooring people, drywallers, HVAC, plumbers, electricians as well as contractors. I know that this may seem like a real pain, but it has to be done. Any questions, please give Sharon a call. More classes will be done in October, November and December. There also will be online classes, with 3 hours of class time for hands on. These will be held in October, however, the online classes do not count towards builder credits, but the hands on will.

— Visit bam.org each week for up to date happenings —

525 Park Street, Suite 150 • St. Paul, MN 55103p. 1.800.654.7783 or 651.646.7959f. 651.646.2860 www.bamn.org

1201 15th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20005p. 800.368.5242 or 202.266.8200x0f. 202.266.8400 www.nahb.org

A CUT ABOVELake Region Builders AssociationAUGUST 2010

1602 45TH Street N ▪ Fargo

701–237–4131 ▪ ferguson.com

Your vision…

Delivering your dreams.

Our knowledge…

A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SERVING BECkER, OTTERTAIL, NORMAN, WILkIN AND MAHNOMEN COUNTIES

EMAIL: [email protected]: 218.847.0699VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.lakeregionbuilders.com

Lake RegionBuildersAssociation

30614 SunSet Road • detRoit LakeS

218-847-1946

Residential • new Homes & Remodelinglicensed & Bonded • electRical contRacting 1040 Randolph Road • Detroit Lakes

218-847-7459www.ModernHeatingAndPlumbing.com

For Your Familys Comfort

18872 Co Hwy 21 • Detroit LakesTom Kirby, manager

218-847-1133 or 1-888-757-1133

Safety is a Way of Life Local 218.846.1621Toll Free 877.597.6994

1135 Washington Ave. #8 Detroit Lakes

511 washington avenue n detroit lakesphone 218-847-3151 n fax 218-847-9409

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DON TIETZ CONSTRUCTION, INC.

“The name built on quality” 439-6271

Thirty years of excellence

mn lic# Bc-20460621nd lic# 32002

Detroit Lakes, MNHome (218) 846-0079

Cell (218) 849-4489

“Committed to Quality & Service”• Post Frame Buildings• Residential• New Construction• Remodeling• Garages

• Doors & Windows• Decks• Siding• Light

Commercial

• Home Warranty Program

• 24 Hour/7 Day A Week Hotline Service

• Home Profile Flyers

• Comparative Market Analysis

• Detroit Lakes and St. Paul-Minneapolis Multiple Listing Service

• Corporate Relocation

• Recreational and Lakeshore Properties

• HomeDocs

• Sell My Home

• Home Impressions

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OFCALENDAR

EVENTSSeptember 14th General Meeting John Brehm – Zayic Con-

crete will host the meeting at his new location.

October General Meeting TBD

October More RRP classes coming

November General Meeting Speak Easy – Pam Perri-

Weaver will be the speaker