A Cut Above - February 2010
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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 Well, January is now behind us, and it may not seem like it, but Spring will be here before we know it. Thank you to everyone who braved the icy weather to make it to the Annual Meeting/Christmas party. The evening was a lot of fun with great entertainment and a fun history lesson from Vicki Marthaller, who spoke about her years as the EO and the beginning of our Builders Association. I would like to also thank the committee in charge of the event, Linda & Ed Jutz and Ellie & Dave Francis, for making a great evening. January was a busy month with an Electrical Expo that was a great success…considering it was the first year. A big thank you to Mike Eidenschink for getting it lined up and contact- ing all the vendors. February brings the Builders Expo, in which builders can receive their continuing education credits and have the opportunity to net- work with associates as well. I encourage all builders to attend these informa- tive events and for the associates to showcase their products and services. I am looking forward to a great year for our association. There are a lot of oppor- tunities for fun networking planned so everyone can get involved. Stop by the new office and say hi to Sharon and drop off your business cards for her to hand out. Tim Roble A CUT ABOVE Lake Region Builders Association FEBRUARY 2010 BUILDERS BUZZ 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 The Annual Banquet and Christmas Party was a night to appreciate our present members and reminiscing about the past 25 years. Rick Michaelson was our Master of Ceremonies reviewing and introducing the charter members. Charter members in attendance were Gene Hill, Dave Hedman and Gary Heitkamp. We moved on to honoring all of the Spike members. I have a sheet on Spike members, in our organization, included in the newsletter. Vicki Marthaller and her husband Mark were there to share the oc- casion with us. Vicki was the 1st EO of our association and worked for many years making this association grow. It was a “trip down memory lane and moving forward time.” Rick Michaelson also reviewed all the community projects that have been completed . A list of some of some of the projects is also included as an insert. Sharon thanked all of those that contributed time and materials to the completion of the office. The night was finished off with music by Tim Eggebraaten…just fabulous, but with the rain coming down many people had to leave to make sure they got home before it turned to ice. ANNUAL BANQUET & CHRISTMAS PARTY — 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
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The Lake Region Builders Association monthly newsletter.
Transcript of A Cut Above - February 2010
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
Well, January is now behind us, and it may not seem like it, but Spring will be here before we know it. Thank you to everyone who braved the icy weather to make it to the Annual Meeting/Christmas party. The evening was a lot of fun with great entertainment and a fun history lesson from Vicki Marthaller, who spoke about her years as the EO and the beginning of our Builders Association. I would like to also thank the committee in charge of the event, Linda & Ed Jutz and Ellie & Dave Francis, for making a great evening.
January was a busy month with an Electrical Expo that was a great success…considering it was the first year. A big thank you to Mike Eidenschink for getting it lined up and contact-ing all the vendors. February brings the Builders Expo, in which builders can receive their continuing education credits and have the opportunity to net-work with associates as well. I encourage all builders to attend these informa-tive events and for the associates to showcase their products and services.
I am looking forward to a great year for our association. There are a lot of oppor-tunities for fun networking planned so everyone can get involved. Stop by the new office and say hi to Sharon and drop off your business cards for her to hand out.
Tim Roble
A CUT ABOVELake Region Builders AssociationFEBRUARY 2010
BUILDERS BUZZ
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
The Annual Banquet and Christmas Party was a night to appreciate our present members and reminiscing about the past 25 years. Rick Michaelson was our Master of Ceremonies reviewing and introducing the charter members. Charter members in attendance were Gene Hill, Dave Hedman and Gary Heitkamp. We moved on to honoring all of the Spike members. I have a sheet on Spike members, in our organization, included in the newsletter.
Vicki Marthaller and her husband Mark were there to share the oc-casion with us. Vicki was the 1st EO of our association and worked for many years making this association grow. It was a “trip down memory lane and moving forward time.” Rick Michaelson also reviewed all the community projects that have been completed . A list of some of some of the projects is also included as an insert.
Sharon thanked all of those that contributed time and materials to the completion of the office. The night was finished off with music by Tim Eggebraaten…just fabulous, but with the rain coming down many people had to leave to make sure they got home before it turned to ice.
at a glance
OFCALENDAR
EVENTSFebruary 9th Builder Expo/Continuing Ed
February 17th RRP Class – Detroit Lakes
March 17th RRP Class –Fergus Falls
March 27th-28th Home & Garden Show
April 14th RRP Class – Detroit Lakes
April 19th RRP Class –Fergus Falls
April 20th General Meeting in Perham Speaker Dave Neisen,
Bldg. Inspecter, Perham
April Trap Shoot
May 11th General Meeting Picnic Perry Nodsle's, 15130 Cty Hwy 19.
Special Guest – Pam Perry Weaver, Executive Vice President from BAM
ANNUAL BANqUET & CHRISTMAS PARTY
Quentin Johnson, Quentin Johnson Construction: 2009 Builders Employing Associate Members (BEAM) Award
The Builders Group: 2009 Legacy AwardGovernor Tim Pawlenty: 2009 President’s AwardNick Leimer, Knutson Construction Services: 2009 Rising Star AwardTerry Curtis, Anderson Brothers Construction Company: 2009 Associate of the YearGreg Theis, Greg E Theis Remodeling: 2009 Remodeler of the YearMark Miller, Miller Contracting of Grand Rapids: 2009 Builder of the YearFollowing the awards presentation, we said farewell to 2009 BAM President Monte Mraz
and welcomed 2010 BAM President, Mike Gohman as he was installed. Congratulations to all our 2009 BAM Award winners and to our new association president.
Pictures of all the fun and action will be online soon! Also, look for information on next year’s Minnesota Builders Convention happening the weekend of January 28th, 2011 in the Twin Cities.
BAM NEWS Continued from page 3
— 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
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
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
Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) members came from all four corners of the state January 8th through the 10th for the third annual Minnesota Builders Conven-tion in St. Cloud, MN and had a rockin’ good time. The weekend was a great kick-off to the year for the state’s in-dustry with education, experts, awards, association busi-ness, networking and fun.
After participating in committee meetings and the BAM board meeting on Friday the band Jonah & The Whales played rock ‘n roll Friday night as Convention go-ers danced and played heads & tails to raise money for BAM-PAC. The Hospitality Suites opened revealing their rock ‘n roll themes including the Rock Band video game, great music, and juke boxes to go along with the great food, drink and networking. It was a great party.
Saturday began with an awards brunch and speaker, Joe Pusateri, an association member, builder and speaker
who delivered a rousing and educational talk about how to thrive in this economy. Members left inspired with new ideas and many returned for his afternoon class about business negotiating in the home building industry.
During the awards brunch and evening awards and installation banquet eleven BAM awards were presented. The 2009 BAM award winners were announced:
Rochester Area Builders’ Sporting Clay Shoot: 2009 Local Event of the Year
Megan Christianson, Northern Minnesota Builders As-sociation: 2009 Excellence in Service Award
Ferguson Enterprises: 2009 Distinguished Business of the Year
Diane Willenbring, Willenbring Construction: 2009 Citizenship Award
STEP 1-Register for a username, password and
member ID at www.mynpp.com. (If you al-ready have this information from previously registering skip to step 2). • Within the Association dropdown, select
HBA/BIA/MBA/HBPP.• Select your local chapter (after you have en-
tered your State the page will refresh).• Complete remaining required information
and click on “Register”.• You will receive a message stating that your
registration is complete and username, password and member ID will be sent to you within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
• If you do not receive this email, please con-tact NPP at 1.800.810.3909.
STEP 2-Upon receiving username, password and
member ID, return to www.mynpp.com. • Click on “View Contracts”.• Select Vendor (Verizon Wireless, FedEx,
etc.).STEP 3-
Once you have selected a Vendor, you’ll be directed to their website for contact informa-tion or you will be given further instructions on how to access the discount.
THIS IS NOT AN NAHB PROGRAM.
MEMBER NEWS: The EPA’s Renovator, Repair and Painting
Rule (RRP) is the class that we are hosting in Detroit Lakes and Fergus Falls. If you dis-turb 2 SQ. feet interior or 20 SQ. feet exterior on a home, built before 1978, you must have this certification. The fine, if not certified, is $37,500 per day. This is a Federal ruling and EPA and HUD will be monitoring this. This includes remodelers, builders, sheet rock-ers, painters, plumbers, handymen or handy-women. I have sent out over 600 letters con-cerning this certification, but had to cancel the Perham class, as only 5 people registered. Spread the word about certification. Just the contractor having the certificate does not qualify for everyone on the job.
Is there something happening in your business, with your family, whatever,
we would like to acknowledge it.
THANk YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIPS...
UP FOR RENEWAL
SORRY TO SEE YOU GO
There were no new members brought in for approval at the Board Meeting. (A new member is pending and will be reviewed at the next board meeting.)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.
D L Overhead Door ServiceICS Energy SolutionsSharon Nack – KineticoGenereux Const. – Francis GenereuxBraaten Cabinets – Terry BraatenHeritage Homes – Tyrone Leslie
Luxury Landscaping & Lawn Care – Chis Okeson & Chris SongstadNorth Country Kitchens - Ed Lillis
Goodin Company – Jonna EsserWestern Products – Ross Amundson
Malstrom Electric – Brad Malstrom
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
Continued on page 4
The Third Annual Minnesota Builders Convention Rocked!
HBPP/NPP REGISTRATION - REGISTER FOR SETTING UP YOUR VERIZON ACCOUNT TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS: Contractors 22% Associates 18%
January has been a very busy month, start-ing out with the BAM convention. This confer-ence is a very good place to network; meet new people and learn. I attended the State Board meeting, the government relations meeting, as well as, the E O meeting. I hope to see some of our members attend next year. Our Annual Meeting and Christmas party was a night of memories and good cheer. It was fun to see Vicki and others that we don’t usually see.
The Electrical Expo, on the 28th was another learning event. Mike Eidenschink and myself lined up sponsors and we had 15 vendors on hand for the electricians. They received a day of continuing education and I learned of things to change for next year. February looks just as busy with the Builders Expo and RRP classes starting. March is filled with home show prepa-ration and presentation. There won’t be a meet-ing now till April. Please watch for dates and location.
There were no membership losses this month. Thank you to everyone that is renewing.
VICkI MARTHALLER
Past E O
NATE FOLTZ: Foltz Drywall Rising Star Award
MIkE EIDENSCHINk at Electrical Expo
ELECTRICAL EXPO
Electricians visiting the vendors
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
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
Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM) members came from all four corners of the state January 8th through the 10th for the third annual Minnesota Builders Conven-tion in St. Cloud, MN and had a rockin’ good time. The weekend was a great kick-off to the year for the state’s in-dustry with education, experts, awards, association busi-ness, networking and fun.
After participating in committee meetings and the BAM board meeting on Friday the band Jonah & The Whales played rock ‘n roll Friday night as Convention go-ers danced and played heads & tails to raise money for BAM-PAC. The Hospitality Suites opened revealing their rock ‘n roll themes including the Rock Band video game, great music, and juke boxes to go along with the great food, drink and networking. It was a great party.
Saturday began with an awards brunch and speaker, Joe Pusateri, an association member, builder and speaker
who delivered a rousing and educational talk about how to thrive in this economy. Members left inspired with new ideas and many returned for his afternoon class about business negotiating in the home building industry.
During the awards brunch and evening awards and installation banquet eleven BAM awards were presented. The 2009 BAM award winners were announced:
Rochester Area Builders’ Sporting Clay Shoot: 2009 Local Event of the Year
Megan Christianson, Northern Minnesota Builders As-sociation: 2009 Excellence in Service Award
Ferguson Enterprises: 2009 Distinguished Business of the Year
Diane Willenbring, Willenbring Construction: 2009 Citizenship Award
STEP 1-Register for a username, password and
member ID at www.mynpp.com. (If you al-ready have this information from previously registering skip to step 2). • Within the Association dropdown, select
HBA/BIA/MBA/HBPP.• Select your local chapter (after you have en-
tered your State the page will refresh).• Complete remaining required information
and click on “Register”.• You will receive a message stating that your
registration is complete and username, password and member ID will be sent to you within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).
• If you do not receive this email, please con-tact NPP at 1.800.810.3909.
STEP 2-Upon receiving username, password and
member ID, return to www.mynpp.com. • Click on “View Contracts”.• Select Vendor (Verizon Wireless, FedEx,
etc.).STEP 3-
Once you have selected a Vendor, you’ll be directed to their website for contact informa-tion or you will be given further instructions on how to access the discount.
THIS IS NOT AN NAHB PROGRAM.
MEMBER NEWS: The EPA’s Renovator, Repair and Painting
Rule (RRP) is the class that we are hosting in Detroit Lakes and Fergus Falls. If you dis-turb 2 SQ. feet interior or 20 SQ. feet exterior on a home, built before 1978, you must have this certification. The fine, if not certified, is $37,500 per day. This is a Federal ruling and EPA and HUD will be monitoring this. This includes remodelers, builders, sheet rock-ers, painters, plumbers, handymen or handy-women. I have sent out over 600 letters con-cerning this certification, but had to cancel the Perham class, as only 5 people registered. Spread the word about certification. Just the contractor having the certificate does not qualify for everyone on the job.
Is there something happening in your business, with your family, whatever,
we would like to acknowledge it.
THANk YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS FOR RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIPS...
UP FOR RENEWAL
SORRY TO SEE YOU GO
There were no new members brought in for approval at the Board Meeting. (A new member is pending and will be reviewed at the next board meeting.)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.
D L Overhead Door ServiceICS Energy SolutionsSharon Nack – KineticoGenereux Const. – Francis GenereuxBraaten Cabinets – Terry BraatenHeritage Homes – Tyrone Leslie
Luxury Landscaping & Lawn Care – Chis Okeson & Chris SongstadNorth Country Kitchens - Ed Lillis
Goodin Company – Jonna EsserWestern Products – Ross Amundson
Malstrom Electric – Brad Malstrom
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
Continued on page 4
The Third Annual Minnesota Builders Convention Rocked!
HBPP/NPP REGISTRATION - REGISTER FOR SETTING UP YOUR VERIZON ACCOUNT TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTS: Contractors 22% Associates 18%
January has been a very busy month, start-ing out with the BAM convention. This confer-ence is a very good place to network; meet new people and learn. I attended the State Board meeting, the government relations meeting, as well as, the E O meeting. I hope to see some of our members attend next year. Our Annual Meeting and Christmas party was a night of memories and good cheer. It was fun to see Vicki and others that we don’t usually see.
The Electrical Expo, on the 28th was another learning event. Mike Eidenschink and myself lined up sponsors and we had 15 vendors on hand for the electricians. They received a day of continuing education and I learned of things to change for next year. February looks just as busy with the Builders Expo and RRP classes starting. March is filled with home show prepa-ration and presentation. There won’t be a meet-ing now till April. Please watch for dates and location.
There were no membership losses this month. Thank you to everyone that is renewing.
VICkI MARTHALLER
Past E O
NATE FOLTZ: Foltz Drywall Rising Star Award
MIkE EIDENSCHINk at Electrical Expo
ELECTRICAL EXPO
Electricians visiting the vendors
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
Well, January is now behind us, and it may not seem like it, but Spring will be here before we know it. Thank you to everyone who braved the icy weather to make it to the Annual Meeting/Christmas party. The evening was a lot of fun with great entertainment and a fun history lesson from Vicki Marthaller, who spoke about her years as the EO and the beginning of our Builders Association. I would like to also thank the committee in charge of the event, Linda & Ed Jutz and Ellie & Dave Francis, for making a great evening.
January was a busy month with an Electrical Expo that was a great success…considering it was the first year. A big thank you to Mike Eidenschink for getting it lined up and contact-ing all the vendors. February brings the Builders Expo, in which builders can receive their continuing education credits and have the opportunity to net-work with associates as well. I encourage all builders to attend these informa-tive events and for the associates to showcase their products and services.
I am looking forward to a great year for our association. There are a lot of oppor-tunities for fun networking planned so everyone can get involved. Stop by the new office and say hi to Sharon and drop off your business cards for her to hand out.
Tim Roble
A CUT ABOVELake Region Builders AssociationFEBRUARY 2010
BUILDERS BUZZ
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
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The Annual Banquet and Christmas Party was a night to appreciate our present members and reminiscing about the past 25 years. Rick Michaelson was our Master of Ceremonies reviewing and introducing the charter members. Charter members in attendance were Gene Hill, Dave Hedman and Gary Heitkamp. We moved on to honoring all of the Spike members. I have a sheet on Spike members, in our organization, included in the newsletter.
Vicki Marthaller and her husband Mark were there to share the oc-casion with us. Vicki was the 1st EO of our association and worked for many years making this association grow. It was a “trip down memory lane and moving forward time.” Rick Michaelson also reviewed all the community projects that have been completed . A list of some of some of the projects is also included as an insert.
Sharon thanked all of those that contributed time and materials to the completion of the office. The night was finished off with music by Tim Eggebraaten…just fabulous, but with the rain coming down many people had to leave to make sure they got home before it turned to ice.
at a glance
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EVENTSFebruary 9th Builder Expo/Continuing Ed
February 17th RRP Class – Detroit Lakes
March 17th RRP Class –Fergus Falls
March 27th-28th Home & Garden Show
April 14th RRP Class – Detroit Lakes
April 19th RRP Class –Fergus Falls
April 20th General Meeting in Perham Speaker Dave Neisen,
Bldg. Inspecter, Perham
April Trap Shoot
May 11th General Meeting Picnic Perry Nodsle's, 15130 Cty Hwy 19.
Special Guest – Pam Perry Weaver, Executive Vice President from BAM
ANNUAL BANqUET & CHRISTMAS PARTY
Quentin Johnson, Quentin Johnson Construction: 2009 Builders Employing Associate Members (BEAM) Award
The Builders Group: 2009 Legacy AwardGovernor Tim Pawlenty: 2009 President’s AwardNick Leimer, Knutson Construction Services: 2009 Rising Star AwardTerry Curtis, Anderson Brothers Construction Company: 2009 Associate of the YearGreg Theis, Greg E Theis Remodeling: 2009 Remodeler of the YearMark Miller, Miller Contracting of Grand Rapids: 2009 Builder of the YearFollowing the awards presentation, we said farewell to 2009 BAM President Monte Mraz
and welcomed 2010 BAM President, Mike Gohman as he was installed. Congratulations to all our 2009 BAM Award winners and to our new association president.
Pictures of all the fun and action will be online soon! Also, look for information on next year’s Minnesota Builders Convention happening the weekend of January 28th, 2011 in the Twin Cities.
BAM NEWS Continued from page 3
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