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A Cut AboveLake Region Builders AssociationNovember 2011
A moNthly Newsletter serviNg beCker, ottertAil, NormAN, wilkiN ANd mAhNomeN CouNties
emAil: [email protected]: 218.847.0699visit our websitewww.lakeregionbuilders.com
lake regionbuildersAssociation
Hello and happy November! It is the month of Thanksgiving. I would like to give some focus to our Builders Asso-ciation on all levels. I am thankful for the NAHB for challenging the EPA on the new lead laws as well as heading up a campaign to save our home mortgage tax deduction. I am thankful for BAM and all their efforts in fighting the fire sprinkler law. I am also thankful for Pam Perri and her office for the endless hours they put in lobbying for our industry. I am especially thank-ful for the LRBA and Sharon Westerholm. Acting as President I have had a unique opportunity to get to know Sharon and all of what she does for the LRBA. It has become more clear and evident to me than ever, that Sharon has a very strong passion for our Association, as well as, our industry. There is no doubt in my mind that she gives way more of herself than what she is compensated for. We are very, very fortunate to have her as our EO. So my question to you… what can we do to thank her? My answer, bring in more members!! I believe the best compliment we can give her is to help her grow our Association and secure its future. At the very least, make sure to drop Sharon a note, give her a call, or just simply catch her in the office and give her a huge thank you for all that she does for us. This month our general meeting is in Perham with Dave Neisen speaking. Until then… Happy November!
builders buZZ
presideNt bryan schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts
seCretAry/treAsurer Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction
pAst presideNt tim roble
viCe presideNt
eXeCutive oFFiCer sharon westerholm
tim roble, Lavelle Company
marga ybarra, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One
mike hough, Hough, Inc.
greg Neisen, Crane Johnson Lumber, Perham
Nick green, Green's Plumbing and Heating
marty ekern, Apex Electric
boArd oF direCtors
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“Committed to Quality & Service”• Post Frame Buildings• Residential• New Construction• Remodeling• Garages
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Commercial
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Safety is a Way of Life Local 218.846.1621Toll Free 877.597.6994
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• 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
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FargoMLS
The Call You need to Make!
Only
the November 17th meetiNg to be held At mulligANs iN perhAm
FeAtured speAker: dAvid NeiseN, buildiNg oFFiCiAl
Dave will be answering questions and talking about any code updates. Dave always does an excellent meeting with his knowledge of the industry. Dinner will be on your own and the choices offered will be emailed out to everyone, so watch for it. I will need to know your choice so please respond to the email. There will be a drawing for anyone bringing in a new member of $50.00, compliments of Continental Western rebate to our association. If you need an application please call Sharon.
Wayne peterson and Jimmie Z were our presenters and did a fan-tastic job of introducing everyone to The Builders group Workman’s Compensation program. The food was good, as were the door priz-es, and so was the networking. Should anyone need information, let me know and I will get it to you. TBg is endorsed by BaM and our association.
our oCtober meetiNg
hAd A greAt turNout For the builders group thAt
spoNsored our meetiNg with diNNer ANd A preseNtAtioN
oN the builders group:
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Heat Recovery Ventilators • Fan Coils
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Code 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”
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details!HUNTER BRIARD
218-439-6043 • Cell: 218-841-3238Email: [email protected]
12568 E. Pearl Lake Road • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
BRIARD CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • SHINGLING
SIDING • DECKS • ADDITIONS • GARAGES • DOORS • WINDOWS
my ViewSharon Westerholm, EOHappy Thanksgiving!!!!! It is
coming fast. Be sure and mark your schedule for the November meeting, on the 17th at Mulli-gan’s. David Neisen, the City of Detroit Lakes building inspector, is on deck for our speaker.
Dinner is on your own but I will send an email and will call to make sure you don’t forget. Bring a new
member in so you get a chance on winning $50.00 that night in a drawing. You will need an application and a check for the membership. It also puts you in our draw-ing and the BAM drawing.
I am working on the brochure for the Home, Garden and Sports Show. That’s right. Sports Show. One arena will be designated for sports and rec and the old arena will be Home Show. The traffic forthe show should in-crease quite a bit. I sent out a feeler letter to prospects and received 7 answers back that said it sounded very good. We have added quite a few new names to our list and will be sending them the vendor brochure. To make sure you get your desired spot, get your stuff in right away, as when spaces for the show are sold out, there will not be anymore available. We will have Al Clark and Perry Nodsle as Co-Chairs of the Home Show this year. Please volunteer to work at the Ask a Contractor booth, set-up and tear down.
We will also need people to work at the front desk collecting money. Contact Linda Jutz if you would like to help with that - 218-334-5692. The Silent Auction will be in the front of the Sports Show arena. I am ex-cited to be expanding on the Show but keeping the main focus on the Home Show.
Check the Calendar of Events on page 5 and put dates on your calendars. If there are members that have not brought your business cards in to the office, either drop some off or mail them to me. Prospective clients do pick them up.
SEE YOU ON THE 17th.Sharon
2012 session preparation beginsThe 2012 Minnesota Legislative Session is
schedule to be only 10 weeks long with a start date of Tuesday January 24. It was announced there will likely be a $1 billion deficit for Min-nesota in 2012 due to slower than projected economic growth for the legislature and gov-ernor to overcome. The budget forecast will be published in November.
The BAM Government Relations Com-mittee has begun working on strategy for the 2012 legislative session. The Unlicensed
Contractor Task Force put together by the BAM Board has generated ideas for the GR committee and during the next few
months BAM’s agenda and legislative plans will be solidified.
Each local association has been working on hosting meetings with their legislators to discuss the fire sprinkler issue and we have received great feedback so far. If you haven’t met with your state legislators be sure to con-tact your BAM Board representatives to find out when the meetings in your area will be happening.
license Numbers are changing!!Effective October 3, 2011, the Minnesota
Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) has put into place an electronic licensing system. While you can now renew your license online, as a result of the new numerical system all licensed contractors are required to change their license numbers. DLI sent a letter to all contractors October 6, 2011 with the details.
Every license, registration and certifica-tion now includes a two-character license class code (such as “BC” for residential build-ing contractor see all new class codes here) followed by a six-digit number (123456). For those who have eight-digit certificate num-bers, the six digits, excluding “20” are your current certificate numbers. Contractors with four digits had leading zeros added to their certificate number. Your new license number is required immediately on all contracts and
correspondence with DLI. The new license number on all print ma-
terials and advertisements including website and vehicles need to be changed to the new number “as soon as practicable.” We will be in-vestigating what the means and will get that information to you. For more information about the licensing changes, check out the CCLD 2011 Summer Newsletter sent in BAM’s This Week the first week of September.
We Need You! To serve on the 2012 i-code committee
Currently the Minnesota State Building Code is based on the 2006 I-Codes and Min-nesota specific amendments. If all goes as planned there will be a new Minnesota State Building Code in 2013. The Minnesota De-partment of Labor and Industry (DOLI) has announced the proposed timeline and process to adopt the 2012 I-Codes with Minnesota-specific amendments.
The only thing scarier than new code lan-guage is new code language that is adopted without real life input from BAM members! Sign up to represent BAM at one of DOLI’s Code Advisory Committees. You will need to commit to 2 meetings a month and come in person to DOLI offices in St. Paul. You must be present to vote and we absolutely need you there to represent our industry. We are look-ing for members with practical field experi-ence.
Here are your choices:• International Residential Code (IRC, Ch. 1309)• International Residential Energy Code (Ch.
1322)• Structural Advisory Committee• Accessibility Committee
Please email Karen by Tuesday October 18th at [email protected] if you are interested in participating on any of these.
Builders Association membership pays for it-self by providing you with tools, information, ed-ucation, networking and both legal and legislative representation from three organizations. With one membership your local, state, and national associations give you three times the benefits.
Your state membership with the Builders As-sociation of Minnesota provides you with access to over $10,000 in legal contract templates, build-ing performance guidelines, code guides, build-ing best practices and answers to code questions found at bamn.org.
In addition to members-only access to indus-try solutions, discounts and the latest informa-tion on laws and rules affecting your business, membership now also provides you with purchas-ing power.
BAM has rolled out a new members-only ben-efit called the BAM Member Rebate Program found at www.bamn.org/membership providing participating members with rebate checks for purchasing from participating national manufac-turers. Manufacturers give money back to builder and remodeler members, large and small, for loy-alty to their products.
To qualify for the program a builder or remod-eling company must be a member of the builders association and must buy from a minimum of two participating manufacturers.
It’s an easy two-step process to receive a check:
1. Register online at www.hbarebates.com/bam.html
2. Complete and submit the rebate claim form for your completed home, remodeling project or multi-family unit each quarter by fax, mail or email.
A rebate form can be filled out for each home, which is recommended if the products used in each home differ greatly. Or you can submit one rebate claim form for a list of closed homes if the same products were used in each one. No receipts are required. Local manufacturers’ salespeople will confirm their products were used.
The program is run by hbaRebates.com to pool custom to midsize homebuilders and remodel-ers’ buying power and provide the same kind of rebate big builders receive. 70% of participating builders and remodelers have received more than their yearly builders association dues back. All manufacturers participating in the program sell in Minnesota, and a new associate program is being rolled out as well.
Check out the newest member-only benefit and get money back for your supply purchases at www.bamn.org/membership. Builders associa-tion membership just got even better.
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BAM has developed a NEW discount pro-gram for Builder/Remodeler members. All Builder or Remodeler members that sign up by the end of the month, their membership will be made retroactive to April 2011! All Builder and Remodeler members can submit for any homes, remodeling projects, or multi-family units completed from April - September 2011 that used any of our Participating Manufactur-ers. The 3rd Quarter 2011 deadline to submit is November 23rd.
The Fall 2011 Member Rebate Newsletter is an excellent source of information for the BAM
Member Rebate Program. Download to link here: http://hbarebates.com/uploads/BAM_Member_Rebate_Program_Fall_11_Newsletter.pdf
We encourage all Builder/Remodeler members to participate in the Member Rebate Program. This is your chance to take advantage of MORE MEMBER VALUE! If you have any questions, please call toll-free: 866-849-8400 or via email at: [email protected].
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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
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Lock InTodays Low Rates onPermanent Home Financing12 Months from Application Date
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Every new member the Association gains, makes it a stronger business tool for everyone! If you don’t turn in any new members you can’t get a winning hand in our poker game, nor be entered in the contest with BAM for $1000.00.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.
New members – we welCome yougettiNg iNvolved
is key!!
you will get out of your membership what you put in!
* Join An event Committee* Attend monthly meetings* Attend All of our events
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G & R Hill Const. - Gene Hill•LaVelle Company - Tim Roble• Zayic Concrete - John Brehm•Foltz Builders - David Foltz•
OCTOBER NEW MEMBERS
WHO IS YOUR ONE NEW MEMBER?
Crowell Construction•Don Tietz Construction•Esser Plumbing & Heating - Aire Serve•
January 19th will be our first ever Power Limited Class. If you need your credits, or know of someone who does, make sure they
contact us to get in that class. Mailers will go out in about two weeks.
No new members.
Painters Plus of DL, Inc.•Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling•Crane Johnson Lumber - Greg Neisen•
Is there something happening in your business? With your family? Let us know; we would like to acknowledge it.
Your Membership is Appreciated and
Valued!
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BUILDERS & REMODELERSAHMANN CONSTRUCTION Wayne Ahmann phone: 218-935-2622
Al ClARk CONSTRUCTION Al Clark phone: 218-849-4489 email: [email protected]
ANdERSON CONSTRUCTORS David Anderson phone: 218-532-7429 email: [email protected]
BRIARd CONSTRUCTION Hunter Briard phone: 218-439-6043 email: [email protected]
COMplETElY HOME, INC. Chris Jasken phone: 218-234-3603 email: [email protected]
CROWEll CONSTRUCTION Tom Crowell phone: 218-847-1931 email: [email protected]
dON TIETz CONSTRUCTION Don Tietz/J. Coley phone: 218-439-6271 email: [email protected]
dYNAMIC HOMES Arlen Johnson phone: 218-847-2611 web: dynamichomes.com
FOlTz BUIldERS David Foltz phone: 218-847-3281 email: [email protected] web: foltzbuildings.com
FRANCIS CONSTRUCTION OF dETROIT lAkES David Francis phone: 218-847-4054 email: [email protected]
FRANCIS GENEREUx CONSTRUCTION Francis Genereux 218-849-8808 email: [email protected]
G & R HIll CONSTRUCTION Gene & Randy Hill phone: 218-847-5947 email: [email protected]
GARY HEITkAMp CONSTRUCTION Gary Heitkamp phone: 218-847-8441 email: [email protected]
GRAvEllE CONSTRUCTION Don Gravelle phone: 218-847-3562
HERITAGE HOMES, llC Tyrone Leslie
HEMMElGARN BUIldERS, INC. James Hemmelgarn phone: 218-346-2377 fax 218-346-3242 email: [email protected]
JBS BUIldERS, llC Jayson Storo phone: 218-232-0472 & 218-495-2005 email: [email protected] web: [email protected]
kARl GREFSRUd CONSTRUCTION Karl Grefsrud phone: 218-863-5075 email: [email protected]
kEITH FRANCIS & SON’S CONSTRUCTION, llC phone: 218-556-9711 email: jfrancis@mahnomen.
k12.mn.us
klINTON BARTHEl CONSTRUCTION, INC. phone: 218-841-2087 fax: 218-844-5461 email: [email protected]
NOdSlE CONSTRUCTION Perry Nodsle phone: 218-847-7603 email: [email protected]
pAUl dAvIS RESTORATION & REMOdElING Jeff Boehm phone: 218-847-1800 email: [email protected] web: pdremodel.com
MARk STONE CONSTRUCTION CO. Mark Stone 414 Bryant Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 phone:218-639-5059 email: mark-camille
@mstoneconst.com
MOdERN lIvING CONCEpTS Bryan Schoenberger phone: 218-841-2006 email: [email protected] web: pikecreekbuilders.com
SCOTT BUCHHOlz CONSTRUCTION Scott Buchholz phone: 218-864-9947 fax: 218-864-5046 email: scottbuchholzconst
@arvig.netweb: www.scottbuchholz
construction.com
WOYTASSEk CUSTOM HOMES Warren Woytassek phone: 218-844-4661 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AMERIGAS pROpANE Tom Kirby phone: 218-847-1133 email: [email protected] web: amerigas.com
ANdY FRANCIS lANdSCApING CONSTRUCTION Andy Francis 12352 Shorewood Beach Rd phone : 218-439-3320 email: [email protected]
ApEx ElECTRIC & lIGHTING Marty Ekren phone: 218-847-5244 email: [email protected]
B & M ElECTRIC, INC. Mike Eidenschink phone: 218-847-1946
BUdGET BlINdS Melody Kruckenberg phone: 218-844-7052 email: [email protected]
ClASSIC CONCRETE CONTRACTORS Dan Baker phone: 218-849-4744
CRANE JOHNSON lUMBER Greg Neisen phone: 218-346-5555 email: [email protected]
CUllENS HOME CENTER Dan Zierden phone: 218-998-5070
dl OvERHEAd dOOR SERvICES Tim Lamb phone: 218-847-2129 email: [email protected] web: detroitlakes
overheaddoor.com
EdINA REAlTY Dave Branson phone: 1-800-449-1712 email: davebranson@ edinarealty.com web: edinarealty.com
ElSNER WEll dRIllING Kelly Elsner phone: 218-844-8400 email: [email protected] web: elsnerwelldrilling.com
ESSER plUMBING & HTG. - AIRE SERv Kelly Fingalson phone: 218-841-8849 email: [email protected] web: www.esserplumbingandheating.com
kINETICO- THE WATER dOCTORS Local Contact - Shaun Engelsrud phone: 218-844-7873 email: [email protected] web: kinetic.com
FlOOR TO CEIlING CARpET ONE Marga Ybarra & Darryl Bartholomay phone: 218-844-6600 web: floortoceilingcarpetone.com
FOlTz dRYWAll, INC. Nate Foltz phone: 218-844-8837 email: [email protected]
GEMSTONE MASONRY Todd Rodeman phone: 218-334-3274 email: [email protected] web: gemstonemasonryinc.com
GEO dIRECT, SUpplY, INC Kevin Olson phone: 218-367-5196 email: [email protected] web: www.geodirectsupply.com
GOOdIN COMpANY Jonna Esser phone: 218-847-9211 Web: goodinco.com
GREENS plUMBING & HEATING Mark Green/Nick Green phone: 218-847-7542 email: [email protected] web: greensplumbing andheating.com
HOUGH INC. Mike Hough
phone: 218-847-7391 email: [email protected]
I’ll TIlE & STONE Troy Fingalson phone: 218-847-0335 email: [email protected]
JUTz ExCAvATING Ed Jutz phone: 218-334-5692
kAHlE plUMBING & HEATING Dave Kahle phone: 218-847-1008
kINETICO - THE WATER dOCTORS Alexandria - Shanna Nack phone: 320-762-1266 email: [email protected] web: kinetico.com
kRUEGER WATER WEllS Brad Krueger phone: 218-439-3327 email: margaret_m_krueger @yahoo.com
lANEYS, INC. Chad Harstad phone: 218-847-1309
lAvEllE COMpANY Tim Roble phone: 218-849-7876
MAlSTROM ElECTRIC Brad Malstrom phone: 218-847-3132 email: info@malstrom electricinc.com web: malstromelectricinc.com
MENARdS Steve Novak phone: 218-846-9885
MIdWEST BANk Stephen Daggett & Denise Fredrickson phone: 218-847-4771 Email: denise.fredrickson @midwestbank.net web: midwestbank.net
MIdWEST MINNESOTA COMMUNITY dEvElOpMENT John King phone: 218-847-3191 email: [email protected] web: mmcdc.com
MOdERN HEATING & plUMBING Rick Michaelson phone: 218-847-7459 email: [email protected] web: modernheating
andplumbing.com
NORTH COUNTRY kITCHENS Ed Lillis phone: 218-847-1022 email: [email protected] web: northcountrykitchens.net
OlSON pOOl & SpAS Steve Olson phone: 218-483-3541 email: steve@olsonpools andspas.com web: olsonpoolsandspas.com
pAINTERS plUS OF dl Shane Heille phone: 218-847-5295 email: [email protected]
pEllA WINdOWS & dOORS Wayne Reichling phone: 701-281-1390 email: [email protected] web: pella.com
pRO BUIld Curtis Thom phone: 218-847-2688 email: [email protected] web: probuild.com
pRO SYSTEMS CORp Mike Brodsho phone: 218-847-9277 web: psys.com
SCHIllER INSURANCE Ross Gailfus phone: 218-847-5696 email: rgailfus@warner andcompany.com web: schillerins.com
SECURITY SOlUTIONS pOWEREd BY ACS Eric Pilgrim phone: 218-346-8190 fax: 218-346-8235 email: [email protected]
STATE BANk & TRUST Mark Hagedorn phone: 218-844-3000 email: mhagedorn@ statebanks.com web: statebanks.com
STENERSON lUMBER OF dETROIT lAkES Joel Nelson phone: 218-847-2188
STENERSON lUMBER OF FERGUS FAllS Mike Diekman phone: 218-739-4481 email: mdiekman@ stenersonlumber.com web: stenersonlumber.com
TWIN CITY GARAGE dOOR Jeff Swenson phone: 701-281-4759 email: [email protected] web: tcgdwf.com
WESTERN pROdUCTS, INC. Ross Amundson phone: 701-293-5310 email: [email protected] web: westernproducts.com
zAYIC CONCRETE John Brehm phone: 218-844-2200 email: [email protected] web: zayicconcrete.com
MeMbeRship DiRecTORY
Get entered in the contest for new members, with $1000.00 being given out by BAM in a drawing, and several prizes from the LRBA. Our association is not growing and new members keep giving it life.Everyone should know someone that would benefit by being a part of our association. Remem-ber, this is your association! Let us keep it strong and active. Watch for a mailer on that.
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WHO IS YOUR ONE NEW MEMBER?November Will Be Our Mini Membership Drive.
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at a glance
oFCAleNdAr
eveNtsNovember 17th • 6:30
General Membership meeting David Neisen, Building Inspector, Mtg. in Perham at Mulligans
deCember 8th General Membership Meeting - TBD
JANuAry 19th Power Limited Electrical Class Holiday Inn
JANuAry 20th Electrical EXPO - Holiday Inn
JANuAry ANNUAL MEETING /CHRISTMAS PARTY
Date & place TBD
February 9th • 6:30 General Membership meeting -
Ann Makres from the IRS Speak Easy - 6:30 Social 7:00 meeting
FebruAry 14th BUILDER EXPO - Holiday Inn
FebruAry 15th BUILDER EXPO - Big Woods Event Center
February 23rd & 24th BAM STATE CONVENTION
BATC PRODUCT SHOW
march 24th & 25th HOME & GARDEN SHOW
NAHB memBers
coNtiNue to receive A vAluABle
$500*
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NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase or lease of most new Gm vehicles. GM offers a wide selection of vehicles, including the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. This private offer is compatible with many GM consumer incentive programs. Visit gmfleet.com/nahb for more details.
redeeming this private offer is easy: 1) Obtain your NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma. 2) Visit your GM dealer and mention this private offer. 3) Choose an eligible vehicle(s) to purchase or lease and present your NAHB proof of membership form to your dealer.
Through the GM Business Choice Program,† business owners receive even more when purchasing or leasing an eligible Chevrolet or GMC van, truck or SUV for business use. For program details, visit gmbusinesschoice.com.
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of new 2009, 2010 and 2011 model year GM passenger cars and light duty trucks, excluding Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette ZR1, Cadillac, HUMMER, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn vehicles and medium duty trucks. Not available with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject to change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/11. † To qualify, vehicles must be used in day-to-day operations of your business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. Visit gmbusinesschoice.com or your Chevrolet or GMC dealer for details. Take delivery between 10/1/10 and 1/3/11. ©2010 General Motors
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ARE YOU DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS?In the tough economy that we are in, it is more important than ever, to use the services of our members. Our associates
help keep the association going, with their membership, their volunteering on our projects, the Home Show and other events. Likewise for the associates, if they need the use of a contractor or can recommend a contractor, it is important for them to use one of our fellow members. If you are using services from non-members, encourage them to become a member of our association. This benefits everyone!!!
JACKPOT DRAWING WINNERS WILL BE LISTED MONTHLY
Will YOU be a WiNNeR???SPONSORS FOR THE DRAWING ARE
MIDWEST BANK AND THE BUILDERS GROUPYou must attend the meetings in order to be eligible. Every monthly meeting except March, (No meeting in the Home Show month) we will draw for $40.00. Initially, every name goes in a pot. And each meeting you attend will have another slip with your name in the pot. You must be there to win. So far, our sponsor for this drawing is The Builders Group. We are in the process of find-ing one more sponsor. Our meetings are a great place to network, talk to your friends, and most of all, learn about things that affect your business and now you could win some money too. Should the name drawn not be there, the $40.00 gets put in the next months pot, so you would have a chance at a larger amount.
**NeW iNFORMaTiON**MN Dept of Labor and Industry
Licensing UpdatesClarification from the MN Department of Labor & Industry on the license number change process and this morning the ruling is online for the public to view at: Effective immediately, new license numbers must be used on all cor-respondence with the department and on all contracts. Regarding other uses of the license number, DLI recommends the following: • Website information -- as soon as possible. • Printed materials (letterhead, business cards, etc.) -- upon reorder • Advertising materials -- upon reorder • Vehicles and other equipment -- upon replacement You can see the Departments notice with the above language at this website: www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/ccld_license_changes.asp
Link to the CCLD Summer 2011 Newsletter that explains chang-es for ALL trades at DLI: www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PDF/review19 Summer11.pdf
Grants for Fall-Protection Contractors can apply now for a safety grant of up $10,000 to help them comply with Minnesota OSHA’s new residential fall-protection guidelines. In June 2011, Minnesota OSHA Compliance began en-forcing 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13). The standard states each employee engaged in residential construction activities six feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by a guardrail system, safety net system or personal fall-arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of the section provides for an alternate fall protection measure. The Safety Grant Program, administered by Minnesota OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation, awards funds up to $10,000 to qualifying employers for projects designed to reduce the risk of in-jury and illness to their workers. The employer must provide at least $1 in project costs for every dollar awarded. No grant will be awarded for more than half the amount of the approved project.
For further information, visit www.dli.mn.gov/WSC/Grants.asp. Interested applicants can also contact the safety grants administra-tor at (651) 284-5162, 1-800-731-7232 or [email protected]. Information about the new residential fallprotection guidelines is available online at www.dli.mn.gov/OSHA/ResFallProtect.asp.
Denise FredricksonVP/Mortgage Lending
Banking your way.www.midwestbank.net
Member
FDIC BUILT BY THE INDUSTRY FOR THE INDUSTRY
tbgmn.com
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of new 2010, 2011 and 2012 Buick, Chevrolet and GMC models excluding Chevrolet Volt. Not available with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject ot change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/12. ©2011 General Motors
NAHB members receive a valuable
$500* offer from GM.NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase or lease of most
new GM vehicles. Learn more at: gmfleet.com/nahb.
HOw iT wOrkS: 1) Get your NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma. 2) Bring form to your GM dealer and mention this private offer. 3) At time of purchase or lease, present your NAHB Proof of membership.
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at a glance
oFCAleNdAr
eveNtsNovember 17th • 6:30
General Membership meeting David Neisen, Building Inspector, Mtg. in Perham at Mulligans
deCember 8th General Membership Meeting - TBD
JANuAry 19th Power Limited Electrical Class Holiday Inn
JANuAry 20th Electrical EXPO - Holiday Inn
JANuAry ANNUAL MEETING /CHRISTMAS PARTY
Date & place TBD
February 9th • 6:30 General Membership meeting -
Ann Makres from the IRS Speak Easy - 6:30 Social 7:00 meeting
FebruAry 14th BUILDER EXPO - Holiday Inn
FebruAry 15th BUILDER EXPO - Big Woods Event Center
February 23rd & 24th BAM STATE CONVENTION
BATC PRODUCT SHOW
march 24th & 25th HOME & GARDEN SHOW
NAHB memBers
coNtiNue to receive A vAluABle
$500*
offer from Gm.
NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase or lease of most new Gm vehicles. GM offers a wide selection of vehicles, including the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. This private offer is compatible with many GM consumer incentive programs. Visit gmfleet.com/nahb for more details.
redeeming this private offer is easy: 1) Obtain your NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma. 2) Visit your GM dealer and mention this private offer. 3) Choose an eligible vehicle(s) to purchase or lease and present your NAHB proof of membership form to your dealer.
Through the GM Business Choice Program,† business owners receive even more when purchasing or leasing an eligible Chevrolet or GMC van, truck or SUV for business use. For program details, visit gmbusinesschoice.com.
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of new 2009, 2010 and 2011 model year GM passenger cars and light duty trucks, excluding Chevrolet Camaro and Corvette ZR1, Cadillac, HUMMER, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn vehicles and medium duty trucks. Not available with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject to change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/11. † To qualify, vehicles must be used in day-to-day operations of your business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. Visit gmbusinesschoice.com or your Chevrolet or GMC dealer for details. Take delivery between 10/1/10 and 1/3/11. ©2010 General Motors
| 2011 CHEVyROlET SilVERADO 3500HD
— JACKPOT DRAWING SPONSORS —
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”
For the second month in a row,
Mike Eiden-schink won the $40.00. There
are over 150 names in the
box as they stay in each month.
We can’t let him win again in
November. Be sure and be at the meeting at
Mulligans.
JacKpOT WiNNeR!
ARE YOU DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS?In the tough economy that we are in, it is more important than ever, to use the services of our members. Our associates
help keep the association going, with their membership, their volunteering on our projects, the Home Show and other events. Likewise for the associates, if they need the use of a contractor or can recommend a contractor, it is important for them to use one of our fellow members. If you are using services from non-members, encourage them to become a member of our association. This benefits everyone!!!
JACKPOT DRAWING WINNERS WILL BE LISTED MONTHLY
Will YOU be a WiNNeR???SPONSORS FOR THE DRAWING ARE
MIDWEST BANK AND THE BUILDERS GROUPYou must attend the meetings in order to be eligible. Every monthly meeting except March, (No meeting in the Home Show month) we will draw for $40.00. Initially, every name goes in a pot. And each meeting you attend will have another slip with your name in the pot. You must be there to win. So far, our sponsor for this drawing is The Builders Group. We are in the process of find-ing one more sponsor. Our meetings are a great place to network, talk to your friends, and most of all, learn about things that affect your business and now you could win some money too. Should the name drawn not be there, the $40.00 gets put in the next months pot, so you would have a chance at a larger amount.
**NeW iNFORMaTiON**MN Dept of Labor and Industry
Licensing UpdatesClarification from the MN Department of Labor & Industry on the license number change process and this morning the ruling is online for the public to view at: Effective immediately, new license numbers must be used on all cor-respondence with the department and on all contracts. Regarding other uses of the license number, DLI recommends the following: • Website information -- as soon as possible. • Printed materials (letterhead, business cards, etc.) -- upon reorder • Advertising materials -- upon reorder • Vehicles and other equipment -- upon replacement You can see the Departments notice with the above language at this website: www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/ccld_license_changes.asp
Link to the CCLD Summer 2011 Newsletter that explains chang-es for ALL trades at DLI: www.dli.mn.gov/CCLD/PDF/review19 Summer11.pdf
Grants for Fall-Protection Contractors can apply now for a safety grant of up $10,000 to help them comply with Minnesota OSHA’s new residential fall-protection guidelines. In June 2011, Minnesota OSHA Compliance began en-forcing 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13). The standard states each employee engaged in residential construction activities six feet (1.8 m) or more above lower levels shall be protected by a guardrail system, safety net system or personal fall-arrest system unless another provision in paragraph (b) of the section provides for an alternate fall protection measure. The Safety Grant Program, administered by Minnesota OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation, awards funds up to $10,000 to qualifying employers for projects designed to reduce the risk of in-jury and illness to their workers. The employer must provide at least $1 in project costs for every dollar awarded. No grant will be awarded for more than half the amount of the approved project.
For further information, visit www.dli.mn.gov/WSC/Grants.asp. Interested applicants can also contact the safety grants administra-tor at (651) 284-5162, 1-800-731-7232 or [email protected]. Information about the new residential fallprotection guidelines is available online at www.dli.mn.gov/OSHA/ResFallProtect.asp.
Denise FredricksonVP/Mortgage Lending
Banking your way.www.midwestbank.net
Member
FDIC BUILT BY THE INDUSTRY FOR THE INDUSTRY
tbgmn.com
* Offer valid toward the purchase or lease of new 2010, 2011 and 2012 Buick, Chevrolet and GMC models excluding Chevrolet Volt. Not available with some other offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Program subject ot change without notice. See dealer for details. Take delivery by 1/3/12. ©2011 General Motors
NAHB members receive a valuable
$500* offer from GM.NAHB members can get a $500* private offer toward the purchase or lease of most
new GM vehicles. Learn more at: gmfleet.com/nahb.
HOw iT wOrkS: 1) Get your NAHB proof of membership form at nahb.org/ma. 2) Bring form to your GM dealer and mention this private offer. 3) At time of purchase or lease, present your NAHB Proof of membership.
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New Construction
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NODSLE CONSTRUCTION
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EstabLishED 1955
Building a New Home?
Lock InTodays Low Rates onPermanent Home Financing12 Months from Application Date
Call Today!Mark Hagedorncell 218.234.6185 • phone [email protected] lake avenue
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Every new member the Association gains, makes it a stronger business tool for everyone! If you don’t turn in any new members you can’t get a winning hand in our poker game, nor be entered in the contest with BAM for $1000.00.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.
New members – we welCome yougettiNg iNvolved
is key!!
you will get out of your membership what you put in!
* Join An event Committee* Attend monthly meetings* Attend All of our events
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G & R Hill Const. - Gene Hill•LaVelle Company - Tim Roble• Zayic Concrete - John Brehm•Foltz Builders - David Foltz•
OCTOBER NEW MEMBERS
WHO IS YOUR ONE NEW MEMBER?
Crowell Construction•Don Tietz Construction•Esser Plumbing & Heating - Aire Serve•
January 19th will be our first ever Power Limited Class. If you need your credits, or know of someone who does, make sure they
contact us to get in that class. Mailers will go out in about two weeks.
No new members.
Painters Plus of DL, Inc.•Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling•Crane Johnson Lumber - Greg Neisen•
Is there something happening in your business? With your family? Let us know; we would like to acknowledge it.
Your Membership is Appreciated and
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BUILDERS & REMODELERSAHMANN CONSTRUCTION Wayne Ahmann phone: 218-935-2622
Al ClARk CONSTRUCTION Al Clark phone: 218-849-4489 email: [email protected]
ANdERSON CONSTRUCTORS David Anderson phone: 218-532-7429 email: [email protected]
BRIARd CONSTRUCTION Hunter Briard phone: 218-439-6043 email: [email protected]
COMplETElY HOME, INC. Chris Jasken phone: 218-234-3603 email: [email protected]
CROWEll CONSTRUCTION Tom Crowell phone: 218-847-1931 email: [email protected]
dON TIETz CONSTRUCTION Don Tietz/J. Coley phone: 218-439-6271 email: [email protected]
dYNAMIC HOMES Arlen Johnson phone: 218-847-2611 web: dynamichomes.com
FOlTz BUIldERS David Foltz phone: 218-847-3281 email: [email protected] web: foltzbuildings.com
FRANCIS CONSTRUCTION OF dETROIT lAkES David Francis phone: 218-847-4054 email: [email protected]
FRANCIS GENEREUx CONSTRUCTION Francis Genereux 218-849-8808 email: [email protected]
G & R HIll CONSTRUCTION Gene & Randy Hill phone: 218-847-5947 email: [email protected]
GARY HEITkAMp CONSTRUCTION Gary Heitkamp phone: 218-847-8441 email: [email protected]
GRAvEllE CONSTRUCTION Don Gravelle phone: 218-847-3562
HERITAGE HOMES, llC Tyrone Leslie
HEMMElGARN BUIldERS, INC. James Hemmelgarn phone: 218-346-2377 fax 218-346-3242 email: [email protected]
JBS BUIldERS, llC Jayson Storo phone: 218-232-0472 & 218-495-2005 email: [email protected] web: [email protected]
kARl GREFSRUd CONSTRUCTION Karl Grefsrud phone: 218-863-5075 email: [email protected]
kEITH FRANCIS & SON’S CONSTRUCTION, llC phone: 218-556-9711 email: jfrancis@mahnomen.
k12.mn.us
klINTON BARTHEl CONSTRUCTION, INC. phone: 218-841-2087 fax: 218-844-5461 email: [email protected]
NOdSlE CONSTRUCTION Perry Nodsle phone: 218-847-7603 email: [email protected]
pAUl dAvIS RESTORATION & REMOdElING Jeff Boehm phone: 218-847-1800 email: [email protected] web: pdremodel.com
MARk STONE CONSTRUCTION CO. Mark Stone 414 Bryant Ave. SW Wadena, MN 56482 phone:218-639-5059 email: mark-camille
@mstoneconst.com
MOdERN lIvING CONCEpTS Bryan Schoenberger phone: 218-841-2006 email: [email protected] web: pikecreekbuilders.com
SCOTT BUCHHOlz CONSTRUCTION Scott Buchholz phone: 218-864-9947 fax: 218-864-5046 email: scottbuchholzconst
@arvig.netweb: www.scottbuchholz
construction.com
WOYTASSEk CUSTOM HOMES Warren Woytassek phone: 218-844-4661 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AMERIGAS pROpANE Tom Kirby phone: 218-847-1133 email: [email protected] web: amerigas.com
ANdY FRANCIS lANdSCApING CONSTRUCTION Andy Francis 12352 Shorewood Beach Rd phone : 218-439-3320 email: [email protected]
ApEx ElECTRIC & lIGHTING Marty Ekren phone: 218-847-5244 email: [email protected]
B & M ElECTRIC, INC. Mike Eidenschink phone: 218-847-1946
BUdGET BlINdS Melody Kruckenberg phone: 218-844-7052 email: [email protected]
ClASSIC CONCRETE CONTRACTORS Dan Baker phone: 218-849-4744
CRANE JOHNSON lUMBER Greg Neisen phone: 218-346-5555 email: [email protected]
CUllENS HOME CENTER Dan Zierden phone: 218-998-5070
dl OvERHEAd dOOR SERvICES Tim Lamb phone: 218-847-2129 email: [email protected] web: detroitlakes
overheaddoor.com
EdINA REAlTY Dave Branson phone: 1-800-449-1712 email: davebranson@ edinarealty.com web: edinarealty.com
ElSNER WEll dRIllING Kelly Elsner phone: 218-844-8400 email: [email protected] web: elsnerwelldrilling.com
ESSER plUMBING & HTG. - AIRE SERv Kelly Fingalson phone: 218-841-8849 email: [email protected] web: www.esserplumbingandheating.com
kINETICO- THE WATER dOCTORS Local Contact - Shaun Engelsrud phone: 218-844-7873 email: [email protected] web: kinetic.com
FlOOR TO CEIlING CARpET ONE Marga Ybarra & Darryl Bartholomay phone: 218-844-6600 web: floortoceilingcarpetone.com
FOlTz dRYWAll, INC. Nate Foltz phone: 218-844-8837 email: [email protected]
GEMSTONE MASONRY Todd Rodeman phone: 218-334-3274 email: [email protected] web: gemstonemasonryinc.com
GEO dIRECT, SUpplY, INC Kevin Olson phone: 218-367-5196 email: [email protected] web: www.geodirectsupply.com
GOOdIN COMpANY Jonna Esser phone: 218-847-9211 Web: goodinco.com
GREENS plUMBING & HEATING Mark Green/Nick Green phone: 218-847-7542 email: [email protected] web: greensplumbing andheating.com
HOUGH INC. Mike Hough
phone: 218-847-7391 email: [email protected]
I’ll TIlE & STONE Troy Fingalson phone: 218-847-0335 email: [email protected]
JUTz ExCAvATING Ed Jutz phone: 218-334-5692
kAHlE plUMBING & HEATING Dave Kahle phone: 218-847-1008
kINETICO - THE WATER dOCTORS Alexandria - Shanna Nack phone: 320-762-1266 email: [email protected] web: kinetico.com
kRUEGER WATER WEllS Brad Krueger phone: 218-439-3327 email: margaret_m_krueger @yahoo.com
lANEYS, INC. Chad Harstad phone: 218-847-1309
lAvEllE COMpANY Tim Roble phone: 218-849-7876
MAlSTROM ElECTRIC Brad Malstrom phone: 218-847-3132 email: info@malstrom electricinc.com web: malstromelectricinc.com
MENARdS Steve Novak phone: 218-846-9885
MIdWEST BANk Stephen Daggett & Denise Fredrickson phone: 218-847-4771 Email: denise.fredrickson @midwestbank.net web: midwestbank.net
MIdWEST MINNESOTA COMMUNITY dEvElOpMENT John King phone: 218-847-3191 email: [email protected] web: mmcdc.com
MOdERN HEATING & plUMBING Rick Michaelson phone: 218-847-7459 email: [email protected] web: modernheating
andplumbing.com
NORTH COUNTRY kITCHENS Ed Lillis phone: 218-847-1022 email: [email protected] web: northcountrykitchens.net
OlSON pOOl & SpAS Steve Olson phone: 218-483-3541 email: steve@olsonpools andspas.com web: olsonpoolsandspas.com
pAINTERS plUS OF dl Shane Heille phone: 218-847-5295 email: [email protected]
pEllA WINdOWS & dOORS Wayne Reichling phone: 701-281-1390 email: [email protected] web: pella.com
pRO BUIld Curtis Thom phone: 218-847-2688 email: [email protected] web: probuild.com
pRO SYSTEMS CORp Mike Brodsho phone: 218-847-9277 web: psys.com
SCHIllER INSURANCE Ross Gailfus phone: 218-847-5696 email: rgailfus@warner andcompany.com web: schillerins.com
SECURITY SOlUTIONS pOWEREd BY ACS Eric Pilgrim phone: 218-346-8190 fax: 218-346-8235 email: [email protected]
STATE BANk & TRUST Mark Hagedorn phone: 218-844-3000 email: mhagedorn@ statebanks.com web: statebanks.com
STENERSON lUMBER OF dETROIT lAkES Joel Nelson phone: 218-847-2188
STENERSON lUMBER OF FERGUS FAllS Mike Diekman phone: 218-739-4481 email: mdiekman@ stenersonlumber.com web: stenersonlumber.com
TWIN CITY GARAGE dOOR Jeff Swenson phone: 701-281-4759 email: [email protected] web: tcgdwf.com
WESTERN pROdUCTS, INC. Ross Amundson phone: 701-293-5310 email: [email protected] web: westernproducts.com
zAYIC CONCRETE John Brehm phone: 218-844-2200 email: [email protected] web: zayicconcrete.com
MeMbeRship DiRecTORY
Get entered in the contest for new members, with $1000.00 being given out by BAM in a drawing, and several prizes from the LRBA. Our association is not growing and new members keep giving it life.Everyone should know someone that would benefit by being a part of our association. Remem-ber, this is your association! Let us keep it strong and active. Watch for a mailer on that.
sorry to see you go Noahs Home Furnishings
WHO IS YOUR ONE NEW MEMBER?November Will Be Our Mini Membership Drive.
Code 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”
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218-439-6043 • Cell: 218-841-3238Email: [email protected]
12568 E. Pearl Lake Road • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
BRIARD CONSTRUCTIONNEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING • SHINGLING
SIDING • DECKS • ADDITIONS • GARAGES • DOORS • WINDOWS
my ViewSharon Westerholm, EOHappy Thanksgiving!!!!! It is
coming fast. Be sure and mark your schedule for the November meeting, on the 17th at Mulli-gan’s. David Neisen, the City of Detroit Lakes building inspector, is on deck for our speaker.
Dinner is on your own but I will send an email and will call to make sure you don’t forget. Bring a new
member in so you get a chance on winning $50.00 that night in a drawing. You will need an application and a check for the membership. It also puts you in our draw-ing and the BAM drawing.
I am working on the brochure for the Home, Garden and Sports Show. That’s right. Sports Show. One arena will be designated for sports and rec and the old arena will be Home Show. The traffic forthe show should in-crease quite a bit. I sent out a feeler letter to prospects and received 7 answers back that said it sounded very good. We have added quite a few new names to our list and will be sending them the vendor brochure. To make sure you get your desired spot, get your stuff in right away, as when spaces for the show are sold out, there will not be anymore available. We will have Al Clark and Perry Nodsle as Co-Chairs of the Home Show this year. Please volunteer to work at the Ask a Contractor booth, set-up and tear down.
We will also need people to work at the front desk collecting money. Contact Linda Jutz if you would like to help with that - 218-334-5692. The Silent Auction will be in the front of the Sports Show arena. I am ex-cited to be expanding on the Show but keeping the main focus on the Home Show.
Check the Calendar of Events on page 5 and put dates on your calendars. If there are members that have not brought your business cards in to the office, either drop some off or mail them to me. Prospective clients do pick them up.
SEE YOU ON THE 17th.Sharon
2012 session preparation beginsThe 2012 Minnesota Legislative Session is
schedule to be only 10 weeks long with a start date of Tuesday January 24. It was announced there will likely be a $1 billion deficit for Min-nesota in 2012 due to slower than projected economic growth for the legislature and gov-ernor to overcome. The budget forecast will be published in November.
The BAM Government Relations Com-mittee has begun working on strategy for the 2012 legislative session. The Unlicensed
Contractor Task Force put together by the BAM Board has generated ideas for the GR committee and during the next few
months BAM’s agenda and legislative plans will be solidified.
Each local association has been working on hosting meetings with their legislators to discuss the fire sprinkler issue and we have received great feedback so far. If you haven’t met with your state legislators be sure to con-tact your BAM Board representatives to find out when the meetings in your area will be happening.
license Numbers are changing!!Effective October 3, 2011, the Minnesota
Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) has put into place an electronic licensing system. While you can now renew your license online, as a result of the new numerical system all licensed contractors are required to change their license numbers. DLI sent a letter to all contractors October 6, 2011 with the details.
Every license, registration and certifica-tion now includes a two-character license class code (such as “BC” for residential build-ing contractor see all new class codes here) followed by a six-digit number (123456). For those who have eight-digit certificate num-bers, the six digits, excluding “20” are your current certificate numbers. Contractors with four digits had leading zeros added to their certificate number. Your new license number is required immediately on all contracts and
correspondence with DLI. The new license number on all print ma-
terials and advertisements including website and vehicles need to be changed to the new number “as soon as practicable.” We will be in-vestigating what the means and will get that information to you. For more information about the licensing changes, check out the CCLD 2011 Summer Newsletter sent in BAM’s This Week the first week of September.
We Need You! To serve on the 2012 i-code committee
Currently the Minnesota State Building Code is based on the 2006 I-Codes and Min-nesota specific amendments. If all goes as planned there will be a new Minnesota State Building Code in 2013. The Minnesota De-partment of Labor and Industry (DOLI) has announced the proposed timeline and process to adopt the 2012 I-Codes with Minnesota-specific amendments.
The only thing scarier than new code lan-guage is new code language that is adopted without real life input from BAM members! Sign up to represent BAM at one of DOLI’s Code Advisory Committees. You will need to commit to 2 meetings a month and come in person to DOLI offices in St. Paul. You must be present to vote and we absolutely need you there to represent our industry. We are look-ing for members with practical field experi-ence.
Here are your choices:• International Residential Code (IRC, Ch. 1309)• International Residential Energy Code (Ch.
1322)• Structural Advisory Committee• Accessibility Committee
Please email Karen by Tuesday October 18th at [email protected] if you are interested in participating on any of these.
Builders Association membership pays for it-self by providing you with tools, information, ed-ucation, networking and both legal and legislative representation from three organizations. With one membership your local, state, and national associations give you three times the benefits.
Your state membership with the Builders As-sociation of Minnesota provides you with access to over $10,000 in legal contract templates, build-ing performance guidelines, code guides, build-ing best practices and answers to code questions found at bamn.org.
In addition to members-only access to indus-try solutions, discounts and the latest informa-tion on laws and rules affecting your business, membership now also provides you with purchas-ing power.
BAM has rolled out a new members-only ben-efit called the BAM Member Rebate Program found at www.bamn.org/membership providing participating members with rebate checks for purchasing from participating national manufac-turers. Manufacturers give money back to builder and remodeler members, large and small, for loy-alty to their products.
To qualify for the program a builder or remod-eling company must be a member of the builders association and must buy from a minimum of two participating manufacturers.
It’s an easy two-step process to receive a check:
1. Register online at www.hbarebates.com/bam.html
2. Complete and submit the rebate claim form for your completed home, remodeling project or multi-family unit each quarter by fax, mail or email.
A rebate form can be filled out for each home, which is recommended if the products used in each home differ greatly. Or you can submit one rebate claim form for a list of closed homes if the same products were used in each one. No receipts are required. Local manufacturers’ salespeople will confirm their products were used.
The program is run by hbaRebates.com to pool custom to midsize homebuilders and remodel-ers’ buying power and provide the same kind of rebate big builders receive. 70% of participating builders and remodelers have received more than their yearly builders association dues back. All manufacturers participating in the program sell in Minnesota, and a new associate program is being rolled out as well.
Check out the newest member-only benefit and get money back for your supply purchases at www.bamn.org/membership. Builders associa-tion membership just got even better.
BAM MONTHLY COLUMN
Crane JohnsonLumber Co.
established 1883
620 East Main • Perham, MN 56573phone 218.346.5555 • fax 218.346.9200
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This space available!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details!
BAM has developed a NEW discount pro-gram for Builder/Remodeler members. All Builder or Remodeler members that sign up by the end of the month, their membership will be made retroactive to April 2011! All Builder and Remodeler members can submit for any homes, remodeling projects, or multi-family units completed from April - September 2011 that used any of our Participating Manufactur-ers. The 3rd Quarter 2011 deadline to submit is November 23rd.
The Fall 2011 Member Rebate Newsletter is an excellent source of information for the BAM
Member Rebate Program. Download to link here: http://hbarebates.com/uploads/BAM_Member_Rebate_Program_Fall_11_Newsletter.pdf
We encourage all Builder/Remodeler members to participate in the Member Rebate Program. This is your chance to take advantage of MORE MEMBER VALUE! If you have any questions, please call toll-free: 866-849-8400 or via email at: [email protected].
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A Cut AboveLake Region Builders AssociationNovember 2011
A moNthly Newsletter serviNg beCker, ottertAil, NormAN, wilkiN ANd mAhNomeN CouNties
emAil: [email protected]: 218.847.0699visit our websitewww.lakeregionbuilders.com
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Hello and happy November! It is the month of Thanksgiving. I would like to give some focus to our Builders Asso-ciation on all levels. I am thankful for the NAHB for challenging the EPA on the new lead laws as well as heading up a campaign to save our home mortgage tax deduction. I am thankful for BAM and all their efforts in fighting the fire sprinkler law. I am also thankful for Pam Perri and her office for the endless hours they put in lobbying for our industry. I am especially thank-ful for the LRBA and Sharon Westerholm. Acting as President I have had a unique opportunity to get to know Sharon and all of what she does for the LRBA. It has become more clear and evident to me than ever, that Sharon has a very strong passion for our Association, as well as, our industry. There is no doubt in my mind that she gives way more of herself than what she is compensated for. We are very, very fortunate to have her as our EO. So my question to you… what can we do to thank her? My answer, bring in more members!! I believe the best compliment we can give her is to help her grow our Association and secure its future. At the very least, make sure to drop Sharon a note, give her a call, or just simply catch her in the office and give her a huge thank you for all that she does for us. This month our general meeting is in Perham with Dave Neisen speaking. Until then… Happy November!
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presideNt bryan schoenberger, Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts
seCretAry/treAsurer Jason Coley, Don Tietz Construction
pAst presideNt tim roble
viCe presideNt
eXeCutive oFFiCer sharon westerholm
tim roble, Lavelle Company
marga ybarra, Floor to Ceiling Carpet One
mike hough, Hough, Inc.
greg Neisen, Crane Johnson Lumber, Perham
Nick green, Green's Plumbing and Heating
marty ekern, Apex Electric
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1135 Washington Ave. #8 Detroit Lakes
• Home Warranty Program
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• 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
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The Call You need to Make!
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the November 17th meetiNg to be held At mulligANs iN perhAm
FeAtured speAker: dAvid NeiseN, buildiNg oFFiCiAl
Dave will be answering questions and talking about any code updates. Dave always does an excellent meeting with his knowledge of the industry. Dinner will be on your own and the choices offered will be emailed out to everyone, so watch for it. I will need to know your choice so please respond to the email. There will be a drawing for anyone bringing in a new member of $50.00, compliments of Continental Western rebate to our association. If you need an application please call Sharon.
Wayne peterson and Jimmie Z were our presenters and did a fan-tastic job of introducing everyone to The Builders group Workman’s Compensation program. The food was good, as were the door priz-es, and so was the networking. Should anyone need information, let me know and I will get it to you. TBg is endorsed by BaM and our association.
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spoNsored our meetiNg with diNNer ANd A preseNtAtioN
oN the builders group:
This space available!Contact Sharon at 847-0699 for
details!
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Heat Recovery Ventilators • Fan Coils
Kevin OlsOn 218-367-5196
[email protected] • www.geodirectsupply.comOver 20 years of Geo-Thermal Experience
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