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HBA of F-M’s Offi cial Newsletter • www.hbafm.comest. 1956

DecemberIn This Issue

• HBA continues to monitor flood, tree preservation regulations in Fargo - pg 7

• 2011 Home & Garden Show features HGTV host John Gidding - pg 8-10

• Moorhead election results - pg 11

• Meet Your Board: Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc. - pg 23

• Hanson Bros., Inc., wins BEAM Award - pg 23

• Member profile: Chase Realty- pg 24

• HBA urges NO vote on N.D. Property TaxMeasure #2 - pg 27

• HBC Scholarship Recipients - pg 30-31

• NAHB Membership Cup - pg 34

• Member of the Month: Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company - pg 35

Congratulations!January 5 • Holiday Inn

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thank you meeting sponsor!

Don't miss out on:• 2012 HBA of F-M board of directors,

president installation• Extra Mile Award• Stationary Bike Race!• Buffet-style lunch

See pg 19 for details...

New Year Celebration & Installation

See pg 18 for details...

2011 State Builder, Associate of the Year

John Koerselman Red River Drywall &

Painting Services, Inc.

Jason EidEid-Co Buildings, Inc.

Register by Jan. 3 • (701) 232-5846 www.hbafm.com

2011 Plains Builder December2

HBA of F-M Executive Committee & Board of Directors

HBA of F-M Staff

The Plains Builder is published 12 times per year by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, 1802 32nd Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103. The Plains Builder is mailed or e-mailed to all members of the HBA of F-M.

The Home Builders Association does not accept responsibility for or endorse any statements or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.

The subscription rate of $15 includes 12 issues. This annual subscription rate is included with your membership dues.

Home Builders Association of F-M1802 32nd Avenue SouthFargo, ND 58103(701) 232-5846 • (701) 280-1108 faxwww.hbafm.com • info@hbafm.com

TYRONE LESLIE Heritage Homes(President and National Director)DARRICK GUTHMILLER Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.(Treasurer) BRUCE JOHNSON RE/MAX Realty 1(Associate Vice President)JOHN VASTAG Perfect Temp(Secretary)TERRY BECKER Terry Becker Construction, LLC(Past President and National Director)

KEN ANDERSEN KWA Constructors, Inc.BRENT ATKINS Minnkota Windows, Inc.STAN BIRKY Stan Birky Construction, Inc.BILL BLIXT Western Products, Inc.CARLITA DIETZ Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.JASON EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. (Nat’l. Director)HARRY GILBERTSON Harry Gilbertson ConstructionNANCY KELLY Heartland LaborTERRY LIPP Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting ShowroomSYLVIA LUNSKI Design Direction, Inc.NANCY MICHELSEN Vivid Interiors, LLC

Ex-officios to the board of directorsDON DABBERT, JR. Dabbert Custom Homes(Life Director)GERALD EID Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.(Senior Life Director)JOHN GUNKELMAN Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.(Life Director)KEN KRAJSA State Bank & Trust(NDAB Associate Nat’l Director)DAN LINDQUIST Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.(National Director)JOHN MAHAN Mahan Construction, Inc.(Life Director)

BRYCE JOHNSON Executive Vice President JENNY ERICKSON Development & Project CoordinatorCORIN GUNDERSON Communications InternJENNIFER MCKINNEY Membership CoordinatorKRISTA MUND Communications ManagerAMANDA OHLSEN Accounting & Records CoordinatorKIRSTEN ROSENOW Communication & Office CoordinatorROCKY SCHNEIDER Public Affairs CoordinatorALISON STREYLE Events Coordinator

BRYCE JOHNSONPublisher

KIRSTEN ROSENOWEditor, Photographer, Design

Advertiser indexPlains Builder

ABC Seamless .................................................. 7ACME TOOLS ................................................. 17Aggregate Industries ....................................... 18Aire Serve of Fargo.......................................... 21Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND .......................... 22Butler Machinery Co ........................................ 19BW Insurance Agency ..................................... 16Camrud-Foss Concrete ................................... 22Carpet World ................................................... 20Cass County Abstract Co ................................ 21Cass County Electric Cooperative ................... 22CJ Millwork ...................................................... 36Coldwell Banker ................................................. 7Crane Johnson Lumber Co ............................. 36Dakota Gypsum ............................................... 20Dawson Insurance ........................................... 27Goodin Company ............................................. 39Hauck & Buchholz Drywall, Inc. ......................... 7Homemakers Villa ............................................ 27Lamperts Lumber ............................................ 23Mid-States Truss .............................................. 36Minnkota Windows, Inc. ..................................... 7Nodak Stores ................................................... 16Northland Truss Systems ................................. 34Property Resources Group .............................. 15Rigels, Inc. ....................................................... 34Stantec. .............................................................. 7State Bank & Trust ........................................... 21Stenerson Lumber ........................................... 19Superior Insurance .......................................... 19The Title Company .......................................... 21Western Products, Inc. ...................................... 5Xcel Energy ....................................................... 3

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This year’s cover features a home built by John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

He was awarded the HBA of F-M’s 2001, 2009 and 2010 “Builder of the Year.” This award is presented to one builder member that has gone beyond the call of

duty for the Association, industry and community.Photo credit: JLG Architects/Anchor Block.

2011 Plains BuilderDecember 3

16 HBA encourages member participation in Habitat Build16 HBA sets 2012 Minnesota contractor, electrical contractor continuing education dates 17 Water quality trading could reduce rising storm water regulatory costs20 Member Appreciation Night highlights29 NDSU Freedom by Design Chapter looks for more community service projects33 Thank you board, committees

In Every Issue:6 Local President’s Report11 Local Public Issues Report12 NDAB State Association Report14 BAM State Association Report15 NAHB National Public Issues Report20 Membership Meeting Update24 Associate Member Profile25 Industry Spotlight26 Remodelers Council Report28 Home Builders Care Foundation Report36 Renewals37 New Member Report

Calendar of EventsDecember 2 0 1 1

Dec. 5 .........Parade of Homes Committee ................... 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 .........Education Committee .................................... 8 a.m.

Dec. 8 .........Health Tech & Trades Career Expo .........Fargodome

Dec. 9 .........Events Committee Meeting ...................... 8:15 a.m.

Dec. 12 .......New Member Development & Retention ........ Noon

Dec. 13 .......HBA Board of Directors ............................... 11 a.m.

Dec. 15 .......Health Plan Management Committee ....... 8:30 a.m.

Dec. 20 .......Public Issues Committee ........................ 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 26 ..................................................................... HBA closed

Jan. 2 ........................................................................ HBA closed

Jan. 5 ..........Jan. GMM, Holiday Inn ............... 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m.

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2011 Plains Builder December4

news briefsHires & Promotions

• Bernie Erickson has joined Park Co. Realtors as a sales associate.

• Cornerstone Bank has hired Adam Becker as a credit analyst.

• Moore Engineering, Inc. has hired Jessica Asfeld as an administrative assistant and Charles Crawford and Tyler Hofer as resident project representatives.

• Mara Brust has joined Conmy Feste Ltd. as an associate attorney.

• Fiebiger, Swanson, West & Co., has promoted Chad Ogdahl and Darin Ziemer to supervisors and promoted Diane Anderson, Christine Club, Kristen Simonson and Nicholas Peterson.

• Jon Bennett has joined Keller Williams Roers Realty as an agent.

• Bremer Bank has hired Kevin Jordre as a vice president in business banking.

• Rick Blilie has been hired as a project superintendent at Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc.

• Cornerstone Bank has hired Holly Crandall as a credit analyst.

• Darlene Donaldson has joined Coldwell Banker First Realty as a sales associate in the residential real estate division.

• MikeBoub,national sales manager for BWInsuranceAgency, has been named preisdent of the insurance agency.

• Choice Financial has promoted Stacy Hiedeman to deposit operations specialist, and hired Jennifer Lein as a customer service representative.

• Butler Machinery Co., has hired Jeremy Oistad as a truck parts specialist, and Jacob Reierson as an inventory control assistant.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has hired Ryan Schuster as an editor in the communication department, and Najla Amundson

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as public relations manager.• ABC Seamless has hired Joe

Cresswell as director of marketing.• Jacyln Hanson has joined Dawson

Insurance as administrative assistant/receptionist.

• Randy Farwell has been promoted to senior sales consultant at 702 Communications.

• Susan Jacobson has joined Keller Williams Roers Realty as a real estate agent.

Awards & Accolades

• Moore Engineering, Inc., was one of four engineering firms recognized by the North Dakota Chapter of the American Public Works Association with the 2011 Project of the Year award for the 45th Street Corridor Interceptor Sewer System in Fargo.

• The North Dakota Beta Chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon at North Dakota State University inducted John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc., into its inaugural Hall of Fame at the fraternity’s 75th anniversary celebration.

• Nikki Nelson, Western Products, Inc., has been elected president of the North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants.

• The National Association of Women Business Owners of the Greater Red River Valley has named Rikka Brandon, Building Gurus, as president, and Tracy Green, Realty Executives North Plains, as vice president. Christine Gray, Balance Your Books and Lisa Yoney, US Bank, have also been elected to the advisory board.

• Matthew Peterson, an account executive at Dawson Insurance, has earned the certified insurance counselor designation following completion of an insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

• Western State Bank has donated $1,000 to the West Fargo Packer Backer Association. The bank donated $10 for each West Fargo pint scored at regular season varisty boy’s football games.

Remember Home Builders Care in year-end giving

As 2011 comes to a close, remember Home Builders Care in your year-end giving. HBC is your Foundation and is dedicated to supporting skill training, education and projects related to the housing industry. Through these ventures, we help to support a healthy industry, provide assistance to local students and participate in projects that sustain the housing industry.

Donate online by using Goodsearch.com. Goodsearch is a Yahoo! powered search engine that donates a penny to the charity of your choice every time you search the Internet. Goodshop.com, which is a subsidary of Goodsearch.com, donates up to 30 percent of your online shopping purchase, if you go through its site.

Recycle with Minnkota Recycling and direct the money from aluminum cans to Home Builders Care. Any of the Fargo-Moorhead locations will allow you to donate funds to HBC.

Cash donations are always welcome and needed! HBC is a 501(c)3 charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible.

2012 Home & Garden Show sponsorships available

Sponsorships are available for the HBA of F-M’s Home & Garden Show Feb. 24-26 at the Fargodome. This is a great way to get your company name in front of thousands of consumers through print, radio and television advertising. Gold, Silver, Bronze and Show Supporter sponsorships are available.

Gold and Silver sponsors have the opportunity to hold seminars and receive a booth along with advertising in the show guide and Plains Builder. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com.

2011 Plains BuilderDecember 5

Builders – Plan now for the Spring Parade of Homes!

Mark April 28 - May 6, 2012 on your calendar for the Spring Parade of Homes!

The HBA will again be working with BuilderFusion to produce a high quality glossy magazine and website to give the recognition you deserve.

Look for entry packets in February. Deadline for entry is March 1.

Take advantage of member discounts through NAHB

As a National Association of Home Builders member, you have access to discounts and savings opportunities offered by many top companies, like GM, FedEx, Liberty Mutual, Dell, Office Depot and more.Visit www.nahb.org/ma for more information on the Member Advantage program.

CHALLENGEGuess Who!

It’s your task to figure out who it is and call the office at (701) 232-5846. The first correct caller will receive $10 off any HBA event or product. The answer and winner will be revealed in the next Plains Builder.

Note: Co-workers and relatives of the featured member/staff person are not eligible to win.

Readers are eligible to winonce per calendar year.

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Volunteers needed for World of Thanks

Volunteers are needed to deliver 2012 membership directories for the World of Thanks program in January. It is a great way to network and meet other members. Contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com.

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The HBA’s Plains Builder advertising delivers your message monthly to hundreds of building industry professionals. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com for details!

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Mark your calendar for Jan. 5. The General Membership Meeting will be a New Year’s celebration luncheon and installation ceremony for the 2012 HBA board of directors.

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2011 Plains Builder December6

HBA recaps priorities for 2011

Each January your HBA of F-M sets priorities for its leadership and staff to address in the upcoming year. Many of these main priorities remain fairly constant, including a focus on public/governmental affairs and membership. These two items are the reason for our existence and the rest of what the

Association does follows those efforts.While we remain somewhat sheltered from the economic

downturn seen across many parts of the country, the Fargo-Moorhead area and some of our members are being affected. I sincerely thank you for your membership and for allowing me to be your president. I appreciate this leadership role and enjoy being a part of the Association’s workings at the national and state levels, as well as locally. We hope that all members will look to us as a resource and helpful organization when confronting challenges that may lie ahead.

MembershipMembers like you are what make up this wonderful

Association. You are always at the top of our priorities list. In 2011, we focused on evaluating and improving current member benefits and programming.

We continue to explore ways to enrich membership experience through involvement, networking and offering creative member opportunities to market their services through expanded advertising opportunities and possible enhancements for online presence of trade shows.

Our recruitment goal this year was 65 new members (22 Builders, 43 Associates) with a retention rate goal of 93 percent. As of the Nov. 15 board of directors meeting, we have recruited 55 new members with a retention rate of 91.9 percent, one of the highest in the nation!

Public AffairsPublic affairs remains a busy area for the HBA.

An overlying goal at all times is to further strengthen relationships with government and community-related entities.

During the legislative session, we worked hand-in-hand with the North Dakota Association of Builders to propose legislation and advocate for affordable housing, opposing unnecessary regulatory increases across the entire state of North Dakota and supporting infrastructure funding in oil-producing counties.

We also made efforts to strengthen ties with the Builders Association of Minnesota through attendance at the Minnesota Builders Convention and Builder Day on the Hill. We continued to monitor and support legislative efforts of BAM by facilitating more staff and local member involvement and contact with local and state legislators, as well as federal offices (limited to the districts the HBA covers).

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Your HBA worked with other community organizations to create community days at the capitols of North Dakota and Minnesota where legislators across the state could share ideas and concerns in an effort to strengthen bridges.

Locally, HBA staff has been deeply involved with the city of Fargo on establishing an ordinance for the planting and preservation of trees that is workable for the building industry and homeowners alike. We also have been monitoring building setbacks near rivers in response to flooding concerns while continuing to support efforts toward permanent flood protection on a metro-wide level.

Throughout the year, we continued strong promotion of and education on the local tax incentives available to both consumers and the industry for new construction and renovation.

Public RelationsYour HBA is the voice of the residential building

industry locally, and we continued to proactively promote the positive news happening within the industry while also addressing negative issues and news stories. In October, we released a housing impact study for the F-M metro area that demonstrated home building’s positive impact on our communities in the form of jobs. The study also definitively showed that new growth pays for itself. Within that release, your HBA also pointed out the need for aggressive action on permanent flood protection and a need to reduce unnecessary regulation. It is our leaders’ belief that these two concerns are adding to unstable economy as building permit numbers slowed from 2010 to 2011.

We are also making increased efforts to improve communication with the community and consumers to become the go-to source for building industry resources. Through our public events publications and the Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide we also make efforts to educate consumers about HBA’s legislative successes impacting them.

EducationWith education a key part of our mission, your

HBA continues to offer the most current education on regulatory changes affecting the industry. Staff and the Education Committee work to stay on top of Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry regulations governing Minnesota contractor continuing education requirements, while adapting to the ever-changing Minnesota licensing standards.

Our commitment to the National Association of Home Builders’ designation program has also remained high and we have increased the number of member participants achieving professional designations offered by NAHB as well as NDAB through University of Housing courses and applying for N.D. Professional Builder credit.

PACAfter several successful candidate and issue campaigns,

we are making a strong effort to rebuild PAC reserves

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President’s Message con’t from previous pgto be able to continue helping elect housing-friendly candidates. Instead of striving for a total dollar value (but the $30,000 mark in mind), we hoped to increase the number of contributors over what the HBA has seen in the past by promoting NAHB’s Century Club ($100) level. To date, we have raised over $20,000 for PAC with 81 individuals contributing. That is a 20 percent increase over last year! Thank you to all members who have stepped up to the challenge to give through the 20.12 Challenge.

Your HBA also hosted Candidates Forums for the Moorhead elections and supported those friendly to the building industry.

This is a taste of what your HBA’s priorities were for 2011. I hope that you had a wonderful year and continue to prosper in this great industry. If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact the office. Remember, we are here for you!

Builders - Save the Date!Spring Parade of Homes:

April 28 - May 6Look for entry packets in February.

Entry deadline is March 1!

HBA continues to monitor flood, tree preservation regulations in Fargoby Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

The city of Fargo is currently working on several ordinances which would alter or create new regulations for the home building industry. New FEMA floodplain maps have created a situation in which an increase in the base flood elevation is necessary. In addition to this change, city officials are working on ordinances to deal with building along the river and the preservation of trees.

The HBA is taking an active role in discussions during the creation of these new policies. City officials have been open to industry input and are looking for creative ways to deal with the new federal policies. The HBA is looking for more member input on each of these issues. If you are interesting in reviewing the current draft policies or would like more information on any of the topics, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

2011 Plains Builder December8

51st Annual Home & Garden Show features HGTV host

The 51st Annual Red River Valley Home & Garden Show is coming up Feb. 24-26 at the Fargodome and the HBA of F-M is excited to bring you John Gidding as the 2012 featured speaker. Gidding is an architect, designer and the host of HGTV’s popular television show Curb Appeal! He is originally from Istanbul and has experience in residential, commercial and landscape architecture as well as urban and graphic design. Gidding’s book of projects shows the transformations of average homes into sculptural showpieces. His specialty is in the creation of sculptural interior architecture. Gidding also founded his own company, John Gidding Design, Inc., in New York City and has a second office in Atlanta.

Gidding is ready to take you on a whirlwind trip of what it’s like on HGTV’s show Curb Appeal. One of his seminars will share behind-the-scenes dish from fan-favorite projects – from hidden obstacles, to money-saving tips and more! His second seminar will give tips for improving a home’s curb appeal. Gidding has been guiding homeowners through projects that instantly increase curb appeal, and he is here to share the tried-and-true tricks.

Sponsorships, booths still availableWhy not sponsor an event that puts your company

name in front of thousands of consumers and hundreds of industry companies? There are great sponsorships available at multiple levels that include print, radio and television advertising. Contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com to find out what’s right for you.

Although booths are beginning to sell quickly, there are still great options for any type of exhibitor. Don’t wait or you may miss out on the perfect spot for you! Contact Alison at (701) 232-5846 or alison@hbafm.com to see available spaces and reserve one today.

Accent Kitchen & Bath is the show’s platinum sponsor, offering kitchen and bath seminars for consumers. Features for children include The Home Depot’s Kids Workshop and a professionally managed playground for children while parents shop.

John Gidding: HGTV’s Curb Appeal

2012 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List

(as of 11/9/11)Company Booth #*A Sound Environment .................................................... 72; 73; 74ABC Seamless .................................. 367; 368; 369; 370; 371; 372; 373; 374; C66; C67**Accent Kitchen & Bath .................................20; 21; 22; 23; 24; 25ACME TOOLS ........................................................... 282; 283; 284Security Solutions - Powered by ACS ......................................... C8All Finish Concrete, Inc. ............................................................... 45Amcon Block & Precast ............................................................. 153American Custom Decks .................................................. C78; C79American Federal Bank ............................................................... 81Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC ............................................... 410Anderson Homes, Inc. ....................................................... 170; 172Arctic Audio ........................................................C142; C143; C144Arista Development / Horizon Shores..................................... C156B-Dirt Construction ............................................................ 174; 176Barnesville Economic Development Authority ........................... 175Basement Technologies of ND .......................................... 213; 215Bergeson Nursery .................................................................... C29Bernie's Water Conditioning ........................................................ 26BFJ Home Builders Inc. ............................................................. 162Blue Ox Timber Frames, Ltd. .................................................... C35Bremer Bank, National Association ........................................... 438Budget Blinds of Fargo .............................................................. 383Building Concepts, Inc. ...................................................... 155; 157***Cass County Electric Cooperative ..................262; 263; 264; 265Chase Realty ..................................................................... 259; 261City of Dilworth ......................................................................... C14City of Fargo - Forestry Department ......................................... C37City of Fargo - Recycling Services ........................................... C38City of Frazee ........................................................................... C18City of Kindred ........................................................................ C168Coldwell Banker First Realty ............................................. 191; 193Comfort World Windows ............................................................ 241Crane Johnson Lumber Company ......................................... 90; 91Curb Design ................................................................................. 36Cutco Cutlery ............................................................................ C52D & M Industries, Inc. ........................................................ 435; 436Dakota Fence ........................................................................ 50; 52Dakota Kitchen & Bath .............................................................. 201Dakota Wall Systems, Inc. ......................................................... 238DECKMASTERS ............................................................. 34; 35; 39Design Direction, Inc. .............................................................. C166Design One Homes, LLC .......................................................... C13Digital Media Plus, Inc. .......................................................... 86; 87Dust Busters Furnance & Duct Cleaning ................................ C130Earthloop of Fosston LLC .......................................................... 182Electro Watchman, Inc. .............................................................. 286Environmental Air Solutions ...................................................... L32Exclusive Home Products LLC ............................................... C165Executive Mortgage Corporation ................................................ C5Extreme Panel Technologies, Inc. ........................................... C118EZ Open Garage Door, Inc. ............................................... 414; 416F. M. Water Systems - Kinetico .................................................. 154Fabricators Supply ..................................................................... 347Fabricators Unlimited ................................................................. 349Fargo Glass & Paint Company ................ 301; 302; 303; 304; 305; 306; 307; 308; 309; 310; 311; 312Fargo Tractor .........................................329, 330A; 330B, 331; 332; 333A; 333B, 334; 335, 336A; 336B, 337Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Showroom ......... 205; 207; 209First Class Mortgage II, Inc. ....................................................... 189First International Bank & Trust .................................... C151; C152First Mortgage Service, Inc. ....................................................... 224Floor Coverings International ................................................ 32; 33Foam DR's LLC ......................................................................... 278Foltz Buildings ........................................................................... 218Gate City Bank ...................................................................... 42; 43

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2012 Home & Garden Show Exhibitor List(as of 11/9/11)

Company Booth #Grace Electric ........................................................................... C31Greenscape Companies Inc. ....................................................... 16Gutter Topper of North Dakota .................................................. 239Hankinson Community Development Corporation, Inc. ............ C61Harmonius Architecture ............................................................. L30Hazelwood Flagpoles ................................................................ L17Healing Arts Chiropractic .......................................................... C94Hebron Brick Supply ........... C101; C102; C103; C104; C105; C106Heritage Homes.......................... 338, 339A; 341, 342A; 344, 345AHighPoint Homes ...................................................................... C36Hillsboro Hospitality ................................................................... 375Homark Homes Inc. .................................................................. C19Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc. .................270; 271; 272; 273; 274; 275; 276Hot Springs Spas & Pool Tables 2 ......................................L38-L65In The Shades ........................................................................... L13Innovative Basement Systems ...........................288; 289; 290; 291InSealation Solutions LLC ......................................................... L34Interior Affairs ............................................................................ 168Interstate Spray Foam, LLC ....................................................... L15Jack Chivers Realty ................................................................... 300Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc. ............................................. 326; 328JR Construction .................................................................... C6; C7Kensok's Hardwood Floors, Inc. ........................................ 321; 323Kitchen Solvers .................................................................. 256; 258Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. ............................................... 382Lake Agassiz Habitat For Humanity ......................................... C98Lake Region Electric Cooperative ..................................... 376; 378Lamperts Yards ...................................................250; 251; 252; 253Laney's, Inc. ............................................................... 432; 433; 434Lemke Home Improvements, Inc. ................................. C140; C141Lindsay Ecowater Systems ......................................................... C4Lumber Liquidators ............................................................ 228; 230Luxury Bath Systems of Fargo .............................................. 46; 48M & E Sales ..................................................... C48; C49; C50; C84Mark Enterprises ....................................................................... 292Marvin Windows & Doors .....................391, 392A; 392B, 393; 394, 395A; 395B, 396; 397, 398A; 398B, 399Mayville Portland EDC ............................................................... 219Merry Maids .............................................................................. C34Midwest Fasteners .................................................................. C149Midwest Grinding, Inc. ............................................................... 229Mill Creek Custom Cabinetry ............................................. 348; 350Energy Balance System ........................................................... C25Minnesota Warehouse Furniture & Amish Gifts ............ C121; C122Minnkota Windows, Inc. ...... 355; 356; 357; 358; 359; 360; 361; 362Monkey Bars Garage Storage ..................................C10; C11; C12Morton Buildings ............................................................... C62; C63My Pillow, Inc. ............................................................................ 231NAI North Central ............................................................345B, 346Nectar of the Vine ...................................................................... 277Nelson Window Company ..................106; 107; 108; 109; 110; 111Nodak Stores ......................................100; 101; 102; 103; 104; 105Nor-Son, Inc. ...................................................................... 325; 327North Dakota One Call ................................................................ 41Waterfront Kitchen & Bath ........................................................... 82Northern Turf Management, Inc. ............................................ 37; 38Northland Truss Systems, Inc. ................................................... 202Norwex Enviro Products ......................................................... C128Olson Pools & Spas ............................ 92; 93; 94; 95; 96; 97; 98; 99Custom Aire's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning ................ 249Opp Construction - Patio World ..........................363; 364; 365; 366Overhead Door Company of Fargo .......................................... C83Pacific Sound and Video .....................................158; 159; 160; 161Park Co. Realtors ............................................................... 246; 248Partylite Gifts ............................................................................ C16Paul Bunyan Tree Service.................................................. 266; 268Paula Rae Homes & Gardens, Inc. ......................................... C167

Company Booth #Pella Windows & Doors ......................................220; 221; 222; 223Precision Concrete Cutters, Inc. 120; 121; 122; 123; 124; 125; 126; 127Premium Decks ......................................................................... 203Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc. ..................................... 51; 53Property Resources Group ................................................ 150; 152Prudential Premier Real Estate ................................................. 236Quality Cabinets, Inc. .................................................... C116; C117Rainbow Play Systems of North Dakota .............................58B, 59; 61B, 62; 64B, 65Real Deals on Home Decor .................................................... C125Red River Glazing, Inc. .............................................. 294; 296; 298Rick Duval Design and Remodeling .................................. 439; 440Rigels, Inc. ..........................................................293; 295; 297; 299Ron Holstrom Antique Floors & More ........................................ 317Rose Creek Design ................................................................ C137Rusco Window Company ...................................351; 352; 353; 354Ryan's Rustic Railings & Furniture, Inc...................................... L10Sanford HealthCare Accessories ..................................... C23; C24Scentsy ................................................................................... C120Select Comfort Store .......................................................131, 132ASensible Security ...................................................................... C65Simonson Lumber ..................................................... 385; 387; 389Site On Sound, Inc. ..................... 401B, 402; 404B, 405; 407B, 408Smart Spaces, Inc. ...................................................................... 44SmartRooms of North Dakota ................................................... 322State Bank & Trust ........................................................ C157; C158Steamatic of the Red River Valley ............................................. 147Stone Countertop Outlet .................................................... 388; 390Studs to Rugs, Inc. .................................................................... 260Sun Companies ..................................................C124; C135; C136Syndicate Sales Corporation ....................................... 281; 80; L33Tastefully Simple ..................................................................... C153Terry Eggan Consulting LLC ....................................................... 85Thermo-Tech Windows ...................................................... 232; 234Tomahawk Log & Country Homes, Inc. ............................. 313; 315Town & Country Credit Union ................................................... C92Town & Country Realty ...................................................... 233; 235Tubs of Fun! ...................................................339B, 340; 342B, 343Turtle Shell Stained Glass ......................................................... 409Twin City Garage Door, Inc. ....................................... 195; 197; 199Twin City Sharpening, Inc. ......................................................... 319US Bank ..................................................................................... C9Valley Central Vacuum ............................................................... 240Valley Lights ...................................................................... 116; 118Valley Mortgage ........................................................................ C15Watkins Products .................................................................... C163Wellness Solutions ................................................................... C60Western Products, Inc. .............. 163; 165; 167; 169; 171; 173; 190; 192; 194; 196; 198; 200; C40; C41; C42; C43; C44; C45Western State Bank ................................................................ C146Windows Plus, Inc. .............................................242; 243; 244; 245Xcel Energy ............................................................................... 255

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2011 Plains BuilderDecember 11

Moorhead, Dilworth elect council membersby Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

On Nov. 8, the cities of Dilworth and Moorhead held elections for local offices. In Dilworth, the election was held for two City Council positions. In Moorhead, the election was held for one council position in each of the four wards. Let’s take a look at the results.

In Moorhead, in the first ward, Nancy Otto was re-elected. In the second ward, Heidi Durand won the election for the open seat vacated by Diane Wray Williams. In the third ward, Mike Hulett beat incumbent Dan Hunt. In the fourth ward, Steve Gerhtz won a four-way contest which included incumbent Greg Lemke.

In Dilworth, the election resulted in both incumbents being re-elected. The commission will welcome back Julie Nash and Rick Cariveau to serve another four years.

Prior to the elections, the HBA of F-M held a series of Candidate Forums for the Moorhead elections. The forums gave HBA members a chance to hear from each of the candidates and listen to their platforms and visions for the future. The HBA holds Candidate Forums for each local election that are open to the entire membership. The opportunity to both hear what the candidates have to offer, and tell the candidates what the HBA has to offer them, if elected, make the events incredibly valuable.

The HBA endorsed three of the four winners in the Moorhead election and offered donations from the North Dakota Association of Builders Political Action Committee. The donations are meant to help elect those candidates who are friendly to the housing industry and have an ear for the issues affecting the Association’s membership.

If you would like more information on the recent elections, the HBA’s Candidate Forums or would like to continue to NDAB-PAC, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

Public Issues Report of Area Affairs

HBA members enrolled on health plan are eligible for EAP...HBA of F-M members who are enrolled on the Association’s health plan are eligible for

The Village Employee Assistance Program.

It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (800) 627-8220.

As of 11/9/2011

Moorhead two-year property tax abatement deadline approaches

The two-year property tax abatement program granted to Moorhead by the State of Minnesota extends through Dec. 31. In order to qualify a home for the abatement program, builders must obtain a building permit, install footings and complete the footing inspection before Dec. 31.

The first-year value of the exemption will be based on the construction completed as of Jan. 2, 2012. The second-year value will be based on construction completed by Jan. 2, 2013. The abatement will be applied to taxes payable in 2013 and 2014.

The Moorhead Building Codes Division is ready to help builders take advantage of the program by year’s end. Please contact Kurt Wenzel at (218) 299-5438 to discuss building matters or Nancy Gunderson at (218) 299-5344 for questions regarding the abatement program.

Moorhead City Council candidates address issues to HBA members during the Candidate Forums in November.

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Questions?Contact Rocky at (701) 232-5846 or rocky@hbafm.com

2011 Plains Builder December12

News from the North Dakota Association of Builders

NDAB board votes to oppose measure #2 on property taxes

After much information and discussion, the North Dakota Association of Builders board has voted to oppose Measure 2, the initiated measure that would eliminate property taxes in our state.

Some of the major concerns include losing local control, since local property taxes equate to local control of those funds. Over $800 million would need to be made up through other taxes if property taxes were not collected. And, the technical issues raise lots of unanswered questions that would dislocate the tax system in North Dakota.

First BEAM Award presentedThis new award originated from the Associates Council

at the National Association of Home Builders. Each state was asked to nominate a builder who best exemplifies the motto, “It’s good business to do business with a member.” The BEAM Award (Builders Engaging Associate Members), had nominees from local Associations, and was judged by representatives from each local association.

The first BEAM Award winner from North Dakota, who will now go on to compete with other builders from across the country is Rick Tofte of Tofte Brothers Construction in Williston, N.D.

Rick extends his thanks to Associate members across the state with these comments:

“Thank you for the BEAM Award — this is truly an honor. However, the ones that really need to be thanked are the Associates that we (as Builders) work with on a daily basis — we often times take for granted what they do for us. Without a doubt in my mind, the Associates are a large part of our businesses and, without them, we would essentially be out of business.

“I would like to take this time (and should have at the banquet) to thank the Associates who are not only a big part of what keeps the local Associations going, but also a big thank you to the Associates for their part in helping the Builders complete a successful project. Thank you to all the Associates, not only in Williston who we work with, but to the Associates all across the state.”

- Rick Tofte, Tofte Brothers Construction

Thank you, 2011 State President FeistThank you to Joel Feist for serving as our state president

for 2011. We appreciate the time and effort Joel put into NDAB’s work this year, especially given the challenges he and others faced in Minot this summer. Thank you, Joel — you were great to work with!

Joel FeistNDAB President

Doreen RiedmanNDAB Executive Officer

NAHB chairman featured at annual meeting

It’s been an honor to serve as the state president for 2011, working with a dedicated board and staff for the betterment of our Association and its members.

We were privileged to have NAHB Chairman Bob Nielsen from Reno, Nev., as our special guest at the meeting and its events. He did media visits and interviews, took part in the NDAB-PAC pheasant hunt, the NDAB and NDAB-PAC Annual Meetings, and the NDAB-PAC reception. Nielsen also reported on NAHB activities and installed our NDAB 2012 board of directors at the banquet.

Congratulations to this year’s winners of our prestigious awards:

• State Builder of the Year – Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc., HBA of F-M

• State Associate of the Year – John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., HBA of F-M

Congratulations also to incoming President Eddy Mitzel of Mitzel Builders in Bismarck-Mandan, and to the rest of our elected officers:

• 1st Vice President – Jason Eid, Fargo• 2nd Vice President – Ken Callahan, Williston• Secretary/Treasurer – Kyle Kuntz, Dickinson• State Representative – John Gunkelman, Fargo• BUILD-PAC Trustee – Don Dabbert Jr., Fargo• Alternate BUILD-PAC Trustee – Rusty Wysocki, GF• Associate Nat’l Director – Ken Krajsa, Fargo• Associate Nat’l Director – Joe Stenvold, Minot

2012 International Builders ShowThere are nearly 100 North Dakotans already registered

for the International Builders Show in Orlando, Fla. Feb. 8-11. Our state hotel for the event is the Clarion Inn & Suites International Drive, which is adjacent to the convention center.

The North Dakota State Reception will be Feb. 8 at the Rosen Centre Hotel. Invitations will be sent to all North Dakota registrants in January.

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2011 Plains BuilderDecember 13

News from around the state...a monthly briefing from the ND Association of Builders

on news from each local association

Bismarck-Mandan Home Builders Association • (701) 222-2400Roxy Jacobson, Executive Officer • www.bmhba.com• The Holiday Open House Dec. 15 will be held at Ramkota. Come and enjoy

some Tom ‘n Jerry’s and delicious appetizers. The holiday spirit is sure to be there, and you should be too!

• The Annual Banquet is Jan. 19 at the Seven Seas. We will be inducting our new 2012 Board of Directors and all the 2011 year-in-the-making.

Dickinson Area Builders Association • (701) 483-0044Irene Schafer, Executive Officer • www.dickinsonareabuilders.com• Our new board members and officers were installed at our November

meeting. Doreen Riedman installed Mark Lefor, president; Arnold Karsky, vice president; Irene Schafer, secretary-treasurer and new board member Ryan Reindel. Reed Reyman, CEO at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center was our guest speaker.

• Congratulations to Tom Kuntz, our Builder of the Year and Jerry Heiser, our Associate Builder of the Year.

• Our Christmas Party is Dec. 14 at Lady J’s Club & Catering.Forx Builders Association • (701) 746-4536Betty McDonald, Executive Officer • www.forxbuilders.com• The Membership Committee provided some great prizes for Casino Night

that was held at Muddy Rivers. It was a fun night with lots of wonderful networking and fun.

• Our annual Builders after Hours PAC Night Dec. 13 is hosted by Keith’s Security World. The Membership Committee will provide food for the evening.

• The sale of the 2011 Project House closed the end of November. It is another beautiful house built by the residential carpentry students and other trades from the Northland Community College in East Grand Forks and supported by the Forx Builders Association.

• Our Contractor’s Education Day is Feb. 8 at the Ramada Inn.Minot Association of Builders • (701) 852-0496Vicky Flagstad, Executive Officer • www.minotab.com• Dec. 1 is our target move-in date at our new office location at 606 Burdick

Expressway W Ste B. • Dec. 8 – MAB Board of Directors meeting.• Dec. 16 – Annual Holiday Open House with coffee, cider and holiday treats

from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and wine and snacks from 3 – 6 p.m. Williston Area Builders Association • (701) 572-4722 Tina Hanson, Executive Officer • www.willistonbuilders.com• Our Christmas Social is Dec. 15 at the El Rancho banquet room. • Our Home Show is March 30-31 at the Raymond Family Community Center.

We had a great first home show in 2011, and we’re looking to expand our next one.

NDAB Member Rebate Program

No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get paid for your loyalty to many of the nation’s leading housing industry product suppliers? Well, now you can!

The North Dakota Association of Builders’ Member Rebate Program aims at increasing your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing us about the home construction products you use and when you close on a home or project, you’ll be putting money back in your pocket. Both building and remodeling companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program. When you participate in the program, you can count on receiving checks every quarter! The program is only available to current NDAB Members.

Participation is easy and freeVisit www.hbarebates.com to

register and claim. Contact the program administrators at (866) 849-8400 or info@hbarebates.com. Register today and start putting money back in your pocket!

“We have been very happy with the program so far. The process to submit claims is very easy. If we have questions, NDAB responds very promptly. The rebate we received back was definitely worth the amount of time we spent applying. A lot of people should be able to take advantage of this program since there are numerous companies and products that offer rebates through NDAB.”

- Suzie Rohde, assistant controller/project manager at Jordahl Custom Homes, Inc.

Mark Your Calendar!2012 Continuing Education Dates

• Minnesota Contractor CE: Jan. 18 • Feb. 1• Electrical Contractor CE: Jan. 13• Power Limited Technician CE: March 9

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More ways to promote your business: The 2012 BAM Convention

Save the date! The fifth annual statewide Builders Association of Minnesota Convention is Feb. 24 at the Minneapolis Hyatt Regency Hotel. Check out the website for details, pictures, a video from last year and to register: www.bamn.org/convention.

New this year, BAM is partnering with the Builders Association of the Twin Cities bringing you three events in two days.

• 3-8 p.m. Feb. 23 is BATC’s Minnesota Builders Show, formerly known as BATC’s Builders and Remodelers Product & Service Show, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. For more information visit www.mnbuildersshow.com.

Thursday evening from 8-11 p.m. is a Casino Night event co-hosted by BAM and BATC at the Convention Center. Providing more benefit to Associate sponsors, Casino Night is open to Builders, remodelers, architects and interior designers only. Associates are invited to attend as a sponsor; opportunities are available for every level. Attendance is free.

• 7:30 a.m. Feb. 24 is the BAM Convention including breakfast, the annual BAM Board Meeting and keynote speaker NAHB Senior Economist Dr. Elliot Eisenberg during lunch, followed by the BAM Government Relations meeting. Guests are welcome.

Then the fun really gets going with the hospitality suites cocktail reception, silent auction, awards banquet, presidential installation and dance with band So Big.

Sponsorship options for Casino Night and the Convention have been expanded so there are more ways to be involved at many levels.

For details visit www.bamn.org/convention/sponsors.html. As a sponsor, your company is put in front of over 3,000 BAM members through print, electronic and social media as well as having the unique opportunity of interacting personally at the event.

The theme for all three events is Mardi Gras and the celebration is about to begin. From the awards and keynote speaker, to the food and the band, if you’ve been to the Convention you know it’s the year’s biggest event. If you haven’t been, what are you waiting for?

Sponsor, network, showcase new products and join in the fun!

News from the Builders Association of Minnesota

Minnesota plumbing contractor licensing changes

Starting Jan. 1, Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry will license individuals and businesses that perform or offer to perform plumbing work, with or without compensation, as a licensed plumbing contractor or licensed restricted plumbing contractor.

Master plumbers and restricted master plumbers will no longer “hold” the license for a plumbing contractor, but rather will be the “responsible master” for the contractor. The plumbing contractor, as a business entity, shall “hold” the license for itself.

The Minnesota legislature made this change in 2010 to align regulation of plumbing contractors with that of electrical contractors, high-pressure-piping contractors, elevator contractors, residential roofers, technology system contractors and residential building contractors. The law clarifies that business entities contracting to perform plumbing work shall be directly accountable for their business actions as a contractor.

For more information, visit www.doli.state.mn.us/ccld/PlumbingContChange.asp.

2011 Plains BuilderDecember 15

News from the National Association of Home BuildersBuilder confidence rises three points in November

Nov. 16, 2011 - Builder confidence in the market for newly-built, single-family homes rose by three points to 20 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for November. The gain builds on a revised three-point increase in October, and brings the confidence gauge to its highest level since May of 2010.

“While this second solid monthly gain on the builder confidence scale is encouraging, the overall measure remains quite low due to the many challenges that home building continues to face with regard to the high number of foreclosures, the difficulties of obtaining construction financing and accurate appraisals, and the restrictive lending environment that is discouraging potential buyers,” said Bob Nielsen, NAHB Chairman and a home builder from Reno, Nev. “These problems must be addressed so that housing can contribute to economic and job growth the way it has in the past.”

“This second consecutive gain in the HMI is evidence that well-qualified buyers in select areas are being tempted back into the market by today’s extremely favorable mortgage rates and prices,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “We are anticipating further, gradual gains in the builder confidence gauge heading into 2012 due to these pockets of improving conditions that are slowly spreading.”

Derived from a monthly survey that NAHB has been

conducting for more than 20 years, the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI gauges builder perceptions of current single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six months as good, fair or poor. The survey also asks builders to rate traffic of prospective buyers as high to very high, average, or low to very low. Scores from each component are then used to calculate a seasonally adjusted index where any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions as good than poor.

Each of the HMI’s three component indexes continued to build on gains registered in the previous month in November. The component gauging current sales conditions rose three points to 20 – its highest level since May 2010 – while the component gauging future sales expectations rose two points to 25 – its highest level since March of 2011. The component gauging traffic of prospective buyers rose one point to 15, which was its highest point since May of 2010.

The HMI rose in three out of four regions in November, with a three-point gain to 17 registered in the Northeast, an eight-point gain to 23 registered in the Midwest, and a two-point gain to 21 registered in the South. After posting a big increase in October, the West returned to trend this month with a six-point decline to 15.

Editor’s Note: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index is strictly the product of NAHB Economics, and is not seen or influenced by any outside party prior to being released to the public. HMI tables can be found at www.nahb.org/hmi. More information on housing statistics is also available at http://www.housingeconomics.com/.

2011 Plains Builder December16

HBA encourages member participation in Habitat Build

The HBA of F-M, Home Builders Care Foundation and Remodelers Council will build a home with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity in the summer of 2012. The home’s location and recipient family has not been determined yet.

HBA representatives met with Habitat for Humanity organizers in October; up to $60,000 in cash will be needed to complete the build. The HBA will also need donations of materials, products and labor. It is still early, but there are ways members can help prepare!1. Cash - If you would like to donate to this build, contact

Habitat for Humanity at (218) 284-5253 or visit www.lakeagassizhabitat.org. Designate your funds to be used for the HBA build.

2. Tour de Habitat - Many HBA members are also involved in the Tour de Habitat bike race each March that raises funds for Habitat for Humanity. Designate the funds raised from your team to go toward the HBA build. Start a team with an eye for supporting your industry’s build! If you would like more details about forming a team or have questions, contact Jackie at Habitat for Humanity: (701) 284-5253.

3. In-kind donations of materials and labor - Another way you can help out is by thinking about in-kind donations. Though it is too early to actually determine the materials, products and volunteers needed, it is never too early to think about it! If you can help, contact the HBA at (701) 232-5846.

HBA sets 2012 Minnesota contractor, electrical contractor continuing education dates

The HBA of F-M has set its 2012 Minnesota building contractor continuing education dates for Jan. 18 or Feb. 1.

Both dates will include the same set of classes satisfying seven hours of continuing education which are pending approval with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry. Topics will include Minnesota building code hot topics by Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel and a variety of industry topics: building a safe stair system; ventilations to save energy; best practices on siding installation; and engineered tall walls and light gauge steel beams.

Electrical contractor continuing education will be Jan. 13 at the Skills & Technology Training Center in Fargo. Class title is “2011 NEC Rules for Motors, Transformers, and Taps.” Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout.

The seminar is approved by both the Minnesota and North Dakota State Electrical Boards. Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for 25 years in the electrical department, has a master electrician license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

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2011 Plains BuilderDecember 17

Water quality trading could reduce rising storm water regulatory costs for home builders

The National Association of Home Builders’ Nation’s Building News reported Oct. 31 that water quality

credit trading programs are seen as a significant opportunity for home builders and developers to reduce the cost of storm water management regulations. Requirements around the nation are growing fast to reduce storm water sediment or nutrients into streams, lakes and reservoirs.

In its effort to push the environment to the top of national priorities, the Obama Administration has been intent on increasing the use of Low Impact Development for controlling storm water from new development.

A number of new national storm water rules are expected to be proposed next year to address impaired waters and new LID requirements.

In many areas of the country, home builders are already feeling the bite of more stringent water quality standards by states and localities, which will be required to develop thousands of such programs over the next several decades.

Water quality trading programs have appeared on the landscape in a number of states to help achieve water quality goals in a cost-effective manner, reducing the financial impact of stricter water quality standards.

These programs provide options under which traders can participate on a voluntary basis to lower their costs.

Builders not includedMany of these programs address storm water discharges

such as those that can occur during home building activities. In states like Pennsylvania, some developers are already water quality trading participants.

However, most home builders do not have the option of participating in trading because their storm water permits are short in duration, much shorter than the normal five-year permit for publicly owned treatment works which - along with agriculture - constitute the bulk of trading

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participants.NAHB has been working with the water trading

community to come up with ideas that would enable home builders to participate in the trading programs under development.

On its website, the Environmental Protection Agency describes water trading and its advantages.

The agency calls it “an innovative approach to achieve water quality goals more efficiently.

“Trading is based on the fact that sources in a watershed can face very different costs to control the same pollutant.

“Trading programs allow facilities facing higher pollution control costs to meet their regulatory obligations by purchasing environmentally equivalent (or superior) pollution reductions from another source at lower cost, thus achieving the same water quality improvement at lower overall cost.”

Trading storm water retention creditsIn those areas of the U.S. where developers have been

able to participate in state water quality credit trading, the programs are generally small and focused on a particular state watershed or a body of water that is impaired.

And there seems to be few existing programs where a home builder with a short-duration storm water permit can purchase credits to lower a project’s costs.

However, for the first time, a major U.S. city - Washington, D.C. - is considering trading storm water retention (volume) credits.

Since one of the new federal storm water rules expected to be proposed in 2012 may impose quite strenuous water retention requirements, this type of trading program would greatly benefit cities such as Washington that are installing LID storm water measures and also help builders and property owners who might want to generate and sell storm water retention credits under such a trading program.

Chesapeake Bay, Ohio River Basin lead the way

New trading programs for the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load and the Ohio River Basin are among large trading programs now being developed that may provide helpful models for other areas.

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NDAB Associate of the Year

Koerselman was recognized as the 2011 state Associate of the Year for his service on NDAB’s Government Affairs Committee and his passion during several trips to Bismarck during the legislative session.

A strong supporter of NDAB-PAC, Koerselman has been an active voice in sharing the importance of the Association’s advocacy program to the entire membership.

Koerselman received the 2011 NDAB’ Associate of the Year award from last year’s winner Jeff Zarling of Dawa Solutions Group, Williston.

Eid, Koerselman win 2011 NDAB Builder, Associate of the Yearby Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

Congratulations to Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. and John Koerselman, Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., on being chosen as the 2011 North Dakota Association of Builders Builder and Associate of the Year.

Eid and Koerselman received the HBA of F-M’s local award in October and advanced to the state level involving all six North Dakota builders associations.

These honors were awarded at NDAB’s Annual Meeting in Bismarck in November.

NDAB Builder of the Year

Eid was recognized as the 2011 state Builder of the Year for his strong advocacy work on behalf of the home building industry during the legislative session and on a local level. Eid serves on the NDAB board of directors and was also elected to serve as President-elect for 2011.

With a history of diverse involvement with the Association and consistent Gold Key PAC contributor, Eid has consistently put the interests of the industry before his own.

Eid received the 2011 North Dakota Association of Builders’ Builder of the Year award from last year’s winner John Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Jason Eid, (left) Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. receives 2011 NDAB Builder of the Year at the NDAB

Annual Meeting.

John Koerselman, (right) Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc., was chosen 2011

NDAB Associate of the Year.

Health Tech & Trades Career ExpoThe 9th Annual Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo is

Dec. 8. The Expo is the only specific event to introduce ninth graders to a variety of careers that require a two-year degree or less. Home Builders Care Foundation is a major sponsor and the construction industry has a large presence at the event. This is a great opportunity to promote the construction industry.

Students have always enjoyed the event and many different industries are able to gain the interest of young potential workers. Other industries include cosmetology, medical fields, transportation and technology. Through the Expo, students can experience a little piece of any career.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Jenny at (701) 232-5846 or jenny@hbafm.com

2011 Plains BuilderDecember 19

New Year Celebration & Installation

The HBA of F-M will again hold its New Year Celebration & Installation as a luncheon event 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Holiday Inn of Fargo. Join us at this event to help welcome and install the 2012 HBA board of directors. The HBA will also present one outstanding member with the Extra Mile Award and recognize PAC contributors.

There is no dress code – just come as you are! A buffet will be served so you can grab a plate and dish up at whatever time is convenient. The Events Committee wants to make these membership meetings as inviting as possible, so don’t be shy; come join your fellow HBA members!

A fun addition to the meeting will be a fundraiser for the HBA, HBC and Remodelers Council Habitat for Human-ity build next summer. HBA members and staff will ride stationary bikes throughout the entire meeting as long as donations are being received.

Let’s make them work hard and get as many members to the meeting as possible to make sure they continue to ride for the full hour and a half! This is a great, entertaining way to raise the money needed to make the Habitat build a huge success. Plus, who doesn’t want to see these members and staff in action! We hope to see you there to help cheer them on and raise money for the build.

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New Year Celebration & Installation Details:

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HBA of F-M General Membership Meetings

Thank You! November Meeting Sponsor

Thank You Table Top SponsorsBlue Cross Blue Shield of ND

Cass County Abstract CompanyGate City Bank

Matrix Properties CorporationMonica Hart Interior Design, Inc.

Nodak StoresNorthland Truss Systems, Inc

Overhead Door Company of FargoState Bank & Trust

These sponsors help fund the programming you see at membership meetings throughout the year.

HBA celebrates its membership at Member Appreciation Night Nov. 8by Alison Streyle, Events Coordinator

The HBA of F-M celebrated its membership at the annual Member Appreciation Night Nov. 8. All member companies received two FREE meals on behalf of the HBA to show appreciation for everything members do to keep the Association strong and the industry healthy and growing.

Former Greater Fargo-Moorhead President Kevin McKinnon spoke to the membership on the outlook of the Economic Development Corporation and its plans for the future. Fargo, and the entire state of North Dakota, hasn’t felt the hard economic times as a lot of the country, but we continue striving to grow and develop with new business entering our area and bringing in thousands of new residents every year.

Cass County Commissioners Darrell Vanyo and Scott Wagner also informed those in attendance on the N.D. Property Tax Measure #2 and how it may affect those living and paying taxes in Fargo.

Home Builders Care Foundation held its annual Scholarship Reception prior to the GMM where it awarded twelve scholarships to area students. See all HBC scholarship recipients on page 30.

The first ever BEAM Award was also given to Hanson Bros., Inc. BEAM stands for Builders Engaging Associate Members, and was created by the National Association of Home Builders to honor those who exemplify this motto. See more details on page 23.Congratulations Spike prize winners

Each Spike wore a ribbon recognizing them for their hard work recruiting and retaining members for the Association as part of Spike Appreciation Month.

All Spikes from this year, who recruited new members, were entered into a drawing to win one of eight $200 cash prizes. Congratulations to Nolen Bertsch, Nelson Window Company; Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc.; Bill Blixt, Western Products, Inc.; Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.; Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust; Chad Ohnstad, All Finish Concrete, Inc.; Dave Schmidt, Builders Management & Investment Co., Inc.; and Rod Shafer, Arctic Audio.

Thank you to all Spikes for everything you do for the Association and industry!

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February GMM ‘Chilly’ Cook-OffThe HBA of F-M is

ready and excited for its 3rd annual “Chilly” Cook-Off which will be held at Fabricators Supply for the second year in a row. Whip up your best chili recipe and meet us Feb. 9 downtown at Fabricators Supply showroom located at 828 NP Ave. N. in Fargo.

For those who didn’t win last year, this is your chance at redemption!

Member Appreciation NightHighlights

Jay and Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc., at the social.

Amber Howes, Courtney Bennek and Tara Whetzel, Fabricators Unlimited.

2010-2011 Spike awards were presented in recognition of November’s Spike Appreciation Month: (left to right) Bryce Vanderwerff, Red River Electric, Inc, is Top New Spike; Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes, and Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust tied for Top Recruiter (Leslie also achieved Life Spike status); and Krajsa also earned the Top Spike Award by holding the Life Spike status at level 750 credits! Darrick Guthmiller, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., presented the Spike awards on behalf of the

HBA of F-M.

2010-2011 Spike Award Winners

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Construction, LLC.3. Jane Volk, Gate City Bank$50 Visa Gift Card from Choice Financial, GMM Meeting sponsor1. Gary Orth, Cornerstone Specialties, Inc.Spike Prizes - Spikes that recruited new members were eligible ($200 each)1. Nolen Bertsch, Nelson Window Company2. Stan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc.3. Bill Blixt, Western Products, Inc.4. Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. 5. Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust 6. Chad Ohnstad, All Finish Concrete, Inc.7. Dave Schmidt, Builders Management &

Investment Co, Inc.8. Rod Shafer, Arctic Audio

Speakers Kevin McKinnon, former

Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation President;

Bryce Johnson, HBA executive vice president;

and Cass County Commissioners Darrell

Vanyo and Scott Wagner.

Member Appreciation

Night

Thank You Choice Financial, November Meeting Sponsor!

Dawn Schmitt, Braaten Cabinets, Inc., Cathy Michels, Western Products, Inc., and Kami Pederson, Braaten Cabinets, Inc.

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HBA presents first-ever BEAM Award to Hanson Bros., Inc.by Krista Mund, Communications Manager

The HBA of F-M awarded its first-ever BEAM Award to Hanson Bros., Inc., at the Nov. 8 Member Appreciation Night/General Membership Meeting.

Peggy Palmes, TRN Abstract & Title, presented the award on behalf of a committee of past Associates of the Year that gathered feedback from trade partners and determined the winner.

BEAM stands for Builders Engaging Associate Members. It was created this year by the National Association of Home Builders to recognize Builder members who exemplify the motto “it’s good business to do business with a member.” It is designed to encourage

Builder members to use the goods and services offered by other member companies and to recognize the one Builder who exemplifies this vitally important teamwork.

For the local award, HBA Builder members were nominated and judged by Associate members considering the following criteria: loyalty, ethics, trust, consideration and communication when dealing with trade partners. Hanson Bros., Inc., is included in a state-wide

Peggy Palmes, TRN Abstract & Title, presents the award to Hanson Bros., Inc.: Vern Hanson, Mike

Hanson and Gerald Hanson.

BEAM Award con’t on pg 24

Meet Your Board: Sylvia Lunskiby Krista Mund, Communications Manager

Sylvia Lunski is president of Design Direction, Inc., an interior design company, which she founded seven years ago. She jokes that she is “president, decorator, project manager and anything in between.”

Lunski has been on the HBA board of directors for two years and will serve as secretary in 2012. She is also a Remodelers Council member and serves on a task force exploring offering a remodeled home tour in 2012. Lunski regularly volunteers to deliver World of Thanks packets and to ring the bell for the HBA’s efforts with the Salvation Army. She regularly participates in the Golf Outing, Home & Garden Show and General Membership Meetings. Lunski also supports Home Builders Care Foundation and NDAB-PAC.

“I felt that getting involved with the board of directors would give me the opportunity to learn more about the HBA, helping to make positive changes for our industry and community,” she says. “It’s been exciting to learn the wide reach of the HBA arm. There are so many members working with committees, service projects, teaching and mentoring students.”

Since her board involvement, Lunski’s eyes have been opened to the Association’s governmental affairs activities. They include local issues of flood control, sign codes and tree ordinances, as well as state and national concerns.

“It had not been on my radar that the fire sprinkler requirements could have an impact on my business, yet they can,” she says. “I appreciate the staff’s outstanding efforts and the many friendship I’ve developed.”

Sylvia LunskiDesign Direction

Fun facts about Sylvia:• What you never knew about me: I’ve driven in

both a stock car and demolition derby race.• Favorite vacation spot: Venice and Rome in Italy• VIPs I’ve met: Does Ken Krajsa qualify?• Favorite TV program: Revenge • Last book you read: Heaven Is For Real• Lunski has been married to her husband, Mike, for

almost 30 years. They have three grown children. She is a member of the Fargo-Moorhead AM Rotary Club, and enjoys helping with service projects for Rotary and sharing wine with friends.

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Chase RealtyKnowledge, experience eases new-home buying processby Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

In 2007, Chase Realty was founded to help with lot sales in Shadow Wood development and the sale of new construction homes. Chase Realty still focuses on home lots in Shadow Wood today, but has expanded to marketing home lots in Maple Ridge in West Fargo and Johnson Farms in Moorhead. It is also currently finalizing another new development in south Fargo.

Drew Likness, broker for Chase Realty, joined the HBA of F-M in 2007 and serves on the New Member Development and Retention Committee. Likness graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from Minnesota State University Moorhead and has been licensed in real estate since 2005. He has ten years of financial services industry experience, and brings his knowledge and experience to those purchasing a lot and/or a new home.

“The new-home buying process is much different than an existing home and it helps to have someone as a resource that is familiar with this process,” says Likness.

When he first began in the industry, Likness focused specifically on new-home construction, but has evolved to represent buyers and sellers of existing homes. Through job experience, he has learned just how important the home- building industry is to the economy. Likness is optimistic about the industry and is thankful to be in a region that is doing well economically, compared to most of the country.

“It’s exciting to be a part of a growing city and be involved in planning a new neighborhood that people will be able to enjoy for years to come,” he says.

A big challenge, however, for the real estate industry around the area is the constant concern about flood protection. Chase Realty works in conjunction with city planning officials to keep new neighborhoods out of current and future flood plains.

“It is necessary that buyers have the comfort to know that their biggest investment will be protected,” says Likness.

Likness says for anyone starting out in the industry that, “It really comes down to building relationships and handling your business in an ethical and honest manner.”

Chase Realty4650 38th Ave S, Ste 160 in Fargo(701) 261-3384

HBA of F-M Associate Member Feature

Drew Likness, Chase Realty.

competition judged by the North Dakota Association of Builders. The state award winner proceeds to the competition on the national level with NAHB.

Hanson Bros., Inc. is a charter member of the HBA and has been in business for over 50 years. Vern Hanson, his brother Gerald and Vern’s son Mike are now running the business. Vern’s and Gerald’s father and uncles founded the company in 1949 and were active HBA members from the beginning.

Hanson Bros., Inc., is a Parade of Homes participant and is a regular exhibitor in the RRV Home & Garden Show. The company is a strong supporter of workforce development, with Mike and Vern helping out with the Health, Tech & Trades Career Expo and Mike serving on the Home Builders Care scholarship committee. The company also supports HBC by donating funds to the Framework for the Future initiative.

Vern is a past HBA board member and president. He received the HBA’s Builder of the Year award in 2004. He currently serves on the Public Issues Committee and remains active in PAC and local governmental affairs. He contributes to the North Dakota Association of Builders political action committee and is a Life Spike Club member. Vern represented the HBA as a state director on the NDAB board, represented the HBA on the NAHB board, served on the HBA’s Health Plan Management Committee and on the Home Builders Care board.

The trade partners that rated this company held its business practices in very high regard. They received nearly perfect scores in all categories.

Comments included:• “very honest”• “always reliable”• “communication is excellent” • “top 1 percent if not the best

housing contractor in the area”Congratulations Hanson Bros., Inc.!

BEAM Award con’t from pg 23

Radon Lunch & Learn – Jan. 11Don’t miss out on a webinar from NDAB on

radon resistant building in new construction.

• 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m. • HBA office • Cost: $10 (includes lunch)Register today: (701) 232-5846 or kirsten@hbafm.com

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What is your company’s focus/specialty?“Comprehensive property management services for multi-family residential properties in

Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.”

What is the latest trend in your business/industry?“In our region, we are seeing corporate apartments which include furnishings, towels, linens,

bedding, cooking utensils, tableware, utilities, etc.”

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?

“Managing local, regional and national market conditions while providing safe, clean, well-maintained, affordable residential rental housing. First and foremost, using all tools available to determine credit worthiness and criminal history. Second, managing expenses by continually assessing maintenance, taxes, insurance and utilities. Third, continually monitoring rent values in local markets. Finally, attracting, training and retaining quality employees and sub-contractors.

What is your company’s focus/specialty?“Fargo Homes Buyer Agency is an exclusive ‘Buyer’s Broker’ company.”

What is the latest trend in your business/industry?“Lawsuits over agency issues are on the increase.”

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the industry today and how are you dealing with it?

“Traditional real estate agencies can no longer sell their own listings without a conflict of interest. Our choices were to either pick a side or try to make the best of it. We picked a side. Buyers and sellers deserve the option to be exclusively represented - even when buying their agent’s listing. Appointed agency is confusing and does not remove the conflict of interest. We can provide, if we are asked, the possibility of temporary outside referral.”

HBA of F-M Industry Spotlight

Fargo Homes Buyer Agency • Dan Deutsch

624 Main Ave, Ste 7 • Fargo, ND 58103 • (701) 306-6632

The HBA thanks members who are involved with this industry:

Real Estate & Sales; Property ManagementAdvantage Realtors, Inc.; AM Realtors; Amerland Co., Inc.; ASA Property Management, Inc.; Bladholm Brothers; Broberg-Gerdes Partners; Builders Management & Investment Co., Inc.; C & E Finance, Inc.;

Chase Realty; Coldwell Banker First Realty; Community Properties, LLC; Edina Realty; Fargo Housing and Redevelopment Authority; Fargo Homes Buyer Agency; G3 Real Estate Services USA; GEM Management,

LLP; Green River Country LLP; Hartner Garris LLC; HOMESMART REALTORS; ISR Homes; Keller Williams Roers Realty; Kvamme Real Estate; Lexstar Real Estate Services, LLC; Metro Inc., Realtors; MIG

Properties; MJM Enterprise, Inc.; NAI North Central; Park Co. Realtors; Pierce, Inc.; Property Partners Management, Inc.; Property Resources Group; Prudential Premier Real Estate; RE/MAX Realty 1; Real

Estate Services, Inc.; Realty 2000; Realty Connection, LLC; Realty Executives North Plains; Reliant Property Management, LLP; South Gate Apartments;Steller Sellers Enterprises; Town & Country Realty;

Visions Property Management & Maintenance, Inc.; Walen Realty Inc.

Community Properties, LLC • John Schneider

PO Box 10203 • Fargo, ND 58106 • (701) 241-9776

Dan DeutschFargo Homes Buyer Agency

John SchneiderCommunity Properties, LLC

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2011remodelers CounCil

Member CompaniesABC Seamless

Accent ContractingACME TOOLS

Barstad Construction, Inc.Braaten Cabinets, Inc.Casselton Lumber, Inc.

Crane Johnson Lumber CompanyDakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Dave Anderson ConstructionDesign Direction, Inc.

Fargo Linoleum CompanyFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting

ShowroomFiske Construction, LLP

Foam DR’s LLCGranites Unlimited

Home Heating, A/C, & Plumbing, Inc.Homemakers Villa

Interior AffairsJauss Construction Inc.

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity

Laney’s, Inc.Marvin Windows & DoorsMinnkota Windows, Inc.

NorandexNvision Building & Remodeling

Opp ConstructionProperty Resources Group

Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc.

Red River Electric, Inc.Rick Duval Construction, Inc.

RRC SpecialtiesRusco Window Company

Showplace KitchensSimonson LumberSmart Spaces, Inc.Stenerson Lumber

Stone Holding CompanySyverson Tile & StoneTecton Products, LLC

Twin City Garage Door, Inc.United Products Corporation

Valley Central VaccuumWestern Products, Inc.

News from the HBA of F-M Remodelers Council

ChairmanGary GrandboisGranites Unlimited

Remodeled Home Tour plans come together

The Remodeled Home Tour Taskforce has set its first annual Remodeled Home Tour event for ONE WEEKEND ONLY, Sept. 15-16, 2012. The event will be hosted in conjunction with the Fall Parade of Homes and will land on the second weekend of the parade. The Tour will showcase area remodeled homes. Look for more details coming soon!Habitat for Humanity build

As we begin to move into a new year, keep in mind the Habitat for Humanity build in the summer of 2012. The Remodelers Council, along with the HBA of F-M and the Home Builders Care Foundation, have partnered with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity to build a home for a local family. The location and recipient family has not been determined yet.

The project will need up to $60,000 to be completed, including donations of material, products and labor. This build is a great way to increase the public’s awareness of the Remodelers Council, HBA and HBC. Consider contributing to the build by making monetary donations to Habitat (make sure to designated your donation to the HBA build), creating a team and fundraising for the Tour de Habitat stationary bike race March 3, 2012 (contact your HBA at (701) 232-5846 for more details), or in-kind donations of materials and labor (a detailed list of needed materials/labor is being created). There will also be an opportunity to support the build at the New Year Celebration & Board of Directors Installation Jan. 5. HBA members and staff will be riding stationary bikes throughout the meeting to raise money, so plan to attend and support the build. Please encourage other members to attend and get involved!

Contact Habitat for Humanity at (218) 284-5253 or visit their website at www.lakeagassizhabitat.org for more information on getting involved.

Thank you to all who have supported the Remodelers Council and its ramp projects throughout year. The volunteer efforts are much appreciated.

The Council is excited to welcome Dan Beecher, Foam DR’s LLC, has been named the 2012 Remodelers Council chairman, and Ursula Hegvik, Smart Spaces, Inc., will be the 2012 vice chair. Best of luck to both of you in the year to come!What is the Remodelers Council?

The NAHB Remodelers Council was founded in 1982 as department of the National Association of Home Builders. The council’s mission is to serve the remodeling industry and consumers by establishing a written code of ethics, quality standards and by offering information, education and professional designation programs.

More than 150 NAHB-affiliate state and local associations have organized Remodeler Councils.

Remodelers join the Council to improve their business management skills, to network with peers, to perform community service and to work for the betterment of the industry.

Remodeler is a trademark that identifies NAHB members who are active in residential and commercial remodeling.

The HBA Remodelers Council was formed in 1990 and assists in the planning and coordination of the Fall Home Show. The Council and its members are known to be very active, within our area, participating in many community service projects. It has partnered with Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity on builds and coordinates the construction of several wheelchair accessibility ramps per year.

If you would like more information about the Remodelers Council or are interested in joining, contact Jennifer McKinney at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com

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HBA urges NO vote on N.D. property tax measure #2by Rocky Schneider, Public Affairs Coordinator

The HBA of F-M urges its North Dakotan members to vote NO on measure #2. The election will be held June 12, 2012. The measure would eliminate property taxes within the state.

Measure #2 is full of consequences: Retroactive LanguageIf the measure were to pass it would create immediate chaos for local jurisdictions. Among other things, the measure’s misguided language would make the result retroactive to Jan. 1 of 2012. This retroactivity would immediately eliminate the funding for such things as building inspectors, engineers, police officers, firemen and many other city and county workers.

Defund Flood FightersIn 2011, the Red River did not go below flood stage until June 13. If this situation repeats itself in 2012, this measure would immediately eliminate funding to cities and counties who are actively fighting flooding.

Reduces Local ControlThe elimination of property taxes would require the state legislature to determine how much funding Fargo

or West Fargo needs. Instead of the locally elected city commissioners, legislators from Beulah, to Bowman, to Bismarck could be deciding the needs of the city of Fargo.

These are just a few of the many consequences of the ill-thought-out language of Measure #2. While the issue of excessive property tax is one that deserves attention from our elected leaders, this is not the way to go about it. Due to these and other consequences, the HBA actively urges its members to vote NO on June 12.

If you would like more information on the effects of this measure, please contact Rocky at rocky@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846.

Mark Your Calendar!2012 Continuing Education Dates• Minnesota Contractor CE: Jan. 18 • Feb. 1

• Electrical Contractor CE: Jan. 13

• Power Limited Technician CE: March 9

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2011Home Builders CAreBoArd oF trustees

DAVE ANDERSON (Vice President)

CHAD MALOY(Secretary)

MIKE ANDERSON(Treasurer)

TOBY CHRISTENSEN(Past President)

CASEY BECKERLEGCARL BLANK

BRAD MORRISANDY NELSONDAN PARROWERIC ROKKE

GREG THOMPSON

CARLITA DIETZ(HBA Liaison)

Dave Anderson Construction

Gate City Bank

Bierschbach Equipment & Supply

Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc.

Stenerson LumberStructural Materials, Inc.Casselton Lumber, Inc.Lavelle CompanyISR Homes Rokke ConstructionAnderson, Bottrell, Sanden & ThompsonJay DietzConstruction, Inc.

The foundation, created in 1993 by the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, is a local 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

It was established with funds donated by HBA members, fundraising events and the HBA itself. The purpose for its creation was to provide an outlet for the builder, remodeler, and companies related to the building industry to show the community that there is more to the building industry than demolition, construction, and remodeling.

The HBA of F-M handles the administrative duties for the foundation at no charge. Any contribution designated to the foundation goes directly to the foundation and its charitable work.

PresidentClark BernardRed River Electric, Inc.

News from the Home Builders Care Foundation

HBC increases fundraising, donors to cap off 2011

The past year has been a very busy one for Home Builders Care and I am proud to have been able to serve as its president. This year, we dramatically increased the number of donors for Framework for the Future, our long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund. Our first annual telethon was a great success and we found the HBA of F-M members to be very generous. You can see a list of donors as of Nov. 11 on the next page.

If you are still considering your year-end donations, consider giving to HBC. We are the Foundation of the Fargo-Moorhead home building industry and work hard to promote and support the industry. There are numerous ways you can donate to the Foundation:

• Use Goodsearch and Goodshop when searching and shopping online. Goodshop also offers discounts and coupons so you can get a little something for yourself while giving back. This is a great option if you are doing any Christmas shopping online as they partner with most major retailers. Make sure you type in Home Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation as the group you support.

• Take your aluminum, magazines and paper recycling to Minnkota Recycling. Indicate that you want proceeds to go to Home Builders Care.

• Host us at any public or networking event you schedule. Simonson Lumber has asked for free-will donations at its monthly contractor lunches and then matches any donations received. Simonson has done this for the past couple years and it has been very successful.

We were also fortunate to partner with Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting Showroom to sponsor a Fargo Force game. HBC received a portion of every single-game ticket sold. Through this partnership we received great promotion for the Foundation.

The Parade of Homes Featured Homes continues to be one of the Foundation’s biggest fundraisers. This past spring, three builders volunteered their homes to be “featured” during the Parade. Consumers paid $5 to visit all featured homes. Thanks to Dietrich Homes, Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc., and Stahl Architects and Builders.

HBC was able to make scholarship awards of $5,500 to students in the area. One award was made to a Herdina Academy student in June and fall scholarships were awarded to 12 students in November. You can see information about the recipients on pg 30.

This year, HBC also helped State Bank & Trust with one of its Pay It Forward projects. State Bank & Trust worked with Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc. to finish a local family’s basement. While State Bank & Trust was providing all the funding and most of the labor, they needed some expertise that HBC trustees were happy to provide. The Foundation helped provide the electrical, HVAC and framing needs in the basement.

The 2011 Health Tech & Trades Career Expo is Dec. 8. It is one of the ways HBC supports skill training and education. This Expo is geared toward ninth-grade students as they start to consider what type of higher education or career they may want to pursue. HBC is a gold sponsor of the event and will have a large presence there. We like to have a wide variety of construction sectors represented so students can see all the opportunities available in our industry. Check out www.httcareerexpo.com for more information or contact Jenny at jenny@hbafm.com or (701) 232-5846 if you are interested in volunteering.

Thank you to everyone for your support during my year as HBC President. I have had a wonderful time and am so amazed by all of the support given to the Foundation. At the November HBC board meeting, I “passed the gavel” to Dave Anderson, Vice President of HBC. He will be taking the reins of the Foundation starting in January. Good luck Dave!

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NDSU Freedom by Design Chapter looks for more community service projectsby Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

The North Dakota State University Freedom by Design chapter understands the meaning of giving back to the community. In the fall of 2009, members of FBD helped local resident, Carmen “Corky” Titus, by building a ramp and deck for his home.

Titus was the FBD chapter’s first client. Titus suffers from a nerve condition that causes him to lose feeling to his limbs. He currently has no feelings from his knees to his toes, and is unable to walk more than 20 feet.

Originally, FBD added a ramp and deck to the front of Titus’ home to allow him to live more independently. However, after seeing the struggle Titus had within his

Flotterud

Triple Players(Triple players pay HBA dues and give $365

to both NDAB-PAC and HBC)

Terry Becker Terry Becker Construction, LLC

Toby Christensen Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc.

Jason Eid Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

John Koerselman Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.

Tyrone Leslie Heritage HomesDan Lindquist

Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

Builders Club Members (Those who have pledged $500 per year for 5 years)

John Gunkelman Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Dan Lindquist Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.

Dan Parrow ISR Homes

Red River Electric, Inc.

Silver Donors ($500 - $1,999):

Terry Becker Terry Becker Construction, LLC

Toby Christensen Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr., Inc.

Fargo Force Hockey ClubFerguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting

ShowroomJohn Gunkelman

Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.

Tyrone Leslie Heritage HomesDan Lindquist

Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.Dan Parrow ISR Homes

Red River Electric, Inc.

Bronze Donors ($1 - $499):

Andrew Alsop, Acme Investment CompanyStan Andvik, Andvik Enterprises

Chuck Anderson, ARC AppraisalsDave Anderson, Dave Anderson ConstructionPete Anderson, Anderson Hardwood Floors LLC

David Asplin, Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc.

Brent Atkins, Minnkota Windows, Inc.George Blank, Structural Materials, Inc.

Tom Boyle, D & M Industries, Inc.Greg Burchill, Enterprise Sales Company

Kade Bussinger, Network Cabling Services, Inc.Mike Carlson, Dakota Exteriors

Carpet WorldHal Dickelman, D & U Construction, Inc.Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

David Dietz, Preference PersonnelDan Doeden, Alerus Financial

Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.Jeff Ellenson, Ellenson Caulking, LLC

Zac Fluto, Premium DecksFour Points Logistics

Todd Funfar, DECKMASTERS Dallas Gjestvang, Dig Em, Inc.

Mike GraffAaron Greterman, Designer Homes

of Fargo-MoorheadHanson Bros., Inc.

Monica Hart, Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.Harlan Herberholz, Dream Homes LLC

Ryan Hoss, Baker Nursery GardensKnife River Materials

Paul Krabbenhoft, Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLC

Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.John Lien, GOLDMARK Property Management

Sylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.Shanna McArthur, Business Resource Group Inc.

Chad Maloy, Gate City BankDave Meyer, Dave Meyer Construction

Midwest Concrete Pumping LLCJerry & Jackie Migler

Moorhead Community & Technical College Foundation

Jim Morken, North American Building Solutions LLC

Todd Nankivel, Gate City BankPaul Nelson, Nelson Homes, Inc.

Ron NelsonChad Ohnstad, All Finish Concrete, Inc. Kris Olson, Professional Interiors Inc.Gary Ostrom, Ostrom’s Hardware, Inc.

Bob Pearson, RE/MAX Realty 1Chris Peterson

Jason Plecity, Plecity Kowalski Construction, Inc.Nicole Plecity, Gate City Bank

Greg Raun, Raun Technologies, Inc.Roers’ Construction and Development, Inc.

Eric Rokke, Rokke ConstructionMarcus Roman, Floor To Ceiling Carpet One

Lynn Scheck, Armstrong Construction & Precast Products, Inc.

Randy Schneibel, Designer Tops Inc.Rod Shafer, Arctic Audio

Sig Olson & Sons Plastering, Inc. in memory of Don Engebretson

Terry Skjerseth, Pifer Auction & Realty - Terry Skjerseth, Realtor

John Sliper, Price-Rite Home Improvements, Inc.Brian Sperle, Sperle Masonry, Inc.

Jeff Swenson, Twin City Garage DoorJohn Vastag, Perfect Temp

Lee Wegner, ABC SeamlessMark Wentz, Red River Electric, Inc.

Charlie Zach, Zach Construction

Framework for the FutureFramework for the Future is HBC’s long-term fundraising initiative to build the endowment fund to maintain current giving,

support additional projects and provide for endowment growth. HBC hopes to become self-sustaining while also increasing its impact on the industry and community.

home, the chapter decided to help renovate his kitchen for more mobility.

Paul Flotterud is the current FBD chapter captain, and is in his fourth year at NDSU, majoring in architecture. Flotterud joined FBD as a sophomore and volunteered his time during the deck and ramp project.

“With the ramp and deck completed, we noticed that he was barely able to get into his kitchen and was unable to turn around in the kitchen without hitting something,” says Flotterud.

In the spring of 2010, the chapter started working behind the scenes on paperwork and drawings, and began building

Freedom by Design con’t on pg 38

Titus overlooks the FBD members drawing up design documents for his kitchen.

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High SchoolAustin Fiechtner: $600

Austin is a senior at Wyndmere High School. He is the son of Randy and Marie Fiechtner. After graduation, Austin plans to attend NDSCS to pursue a degree in building construction technology. He has been involved in construction projects at school and enjoyed the process. After completing his education, Austin hopes to secure an apprenticeship with a builder.

Zachary Lively: $400 Zach is a senior at Fargo’s Davies

High School. His parents are Robert and Rosanne Lively. Zach attended the 2011 Herdina Academy for the Construction Trades and currently works for Rokke Construction. He enjoys woodworking and doing projects around his house. Zach plans on attending M State-Moorhead after graduation and would eventually like to own a construction company.

Post-SecondaryMinnesota State Community & Technical

College-Moorhead

Andrew Johnson: $500 Andrew is a second-year carpentry

student at M State-Moorhead, originally from Pennock, Minn. His interest in construction began while working for his dad’s company since he was 14. This past summer, he worked at Blume Construction and would like to continue there after graduation. Andrew’s long-term goal is to move back to Pennock

and work with his dad at the family business. Andrew is currently the president of M State-Moorhead’s student chapter and is working hard to plan the group’s trip to IBS.

John Lunde: $500 John, originally from Fargo, is a

second-year carpentry student at M State-Moorhead. His perfect job after graduation would be with a cabinet shop as he loves building custom cabinets. John is currently the treasurer of the M State-Moorhead student chapter. He is a very active volunteer, participating in trips to Minot to help with flood recovery and with his church’s mission. He has also helped to build three homes for Habitat for Humanity.

North Dakota State UniversitySamantha Crow: $600

Samantha is originally from Willmar, Minn. She is currently a junior at NDSU studying construction management. She is interested in staying in the Fargo-Moorhead area after graduation and working in the home building industry. Currently, Samantha is the NDSU student chapter vice president and has been working with other

chapter leadership to increase their volunteer work. She is also participating in a team preparing for the residential construction management competition at IBS.

Ryan Doblar: $100 Ryan, originally from Lewiston,

Minn., is a freshman at NDSU. He is studying construction management and enjoys working in the residential aspect of construction. Ryan plans on spending time getting to know the industry and gain experience. Eventually, he would like to own a construction company. Ryan is a new member of the student chapter and looks forward to getting involved.

2011 Home Builders Care Scholarship RecipientsHome Builders Care of Fargo-Moorhead Foundation awards scholarships each fall to students pursuing careers in the

construction industry. High school students who are interested in attending Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State-Moorhead) or North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) in a construction program are eligible to apply. Post-secondary students at M State-Moorhead, Minnesota State University Moorhead, NDSCS and North Dakota State University who are members of a National Association of Home Builders affiliated student chapter are able to apply for scholarships. The NAHB Student Chapter program was developed to support students interested in the home building industry. Students enrolled in construction-related fields at high schools, techncial schools and universities can join an NAHB Student Chapter and become active on a local, state and national level. One benefit of belonging to an NAHB Student Chapter is the International Builders Show Residential Construction Management competition. Teams must complete and present the planning and marketing of a development for a four-year program, or scheduling and estimating a home for secondary and two-year programs.

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Nicholas Ehlert: $100 Nicholas is originally from Maple

Grove, Minn. He is in his first year of studying construction management. He became interested in the construction industry while working for his parents

helping to fix up their 100-year-old rental properties. He recently joined the student chapter and plans to be very involved in its projects.

Jarred Kowalski: $100 Jarred, from Bismarck, N.D., is

a junior at NDSU. He is currently studying construction engineering. Jarred plans on staying in the area after graduation and would like to work as a construction field engineer. He has been interested in the residential construction industry since early in his high school career. Jarred recently became a

student chapter member after he transferred to NDSU from Bismarck State College. He is planning on becoming active and participating in the residential construction management competition.

Kyle Pederson: $100 Kyle is originally from Benson,

Minn. and is a sophomore at NDSU. He is studying construction management and hopes to secure a job in the region. Kyle worked for Bob McGeary

Construction in Benson and has enjoyed learning the building process. He is a new member of the student chapter and joined the team for the residential construction management competition at IBS. He is also taking every opportunity to volunteer with the chapter.

North Dakota State College of ScienceTiffany Ahmann: $300

Tiffany, originally from Mahnomen, Minn., is attending NDSCS and pursuing a drafting and estimating degree. She has always been interested in drafting and would love to work in that field after graduation. Eventually, she hopes to work at her family’s construction firm. This past summer, Tiffany worked for Accent Contracting.

She is also an active member of the student chapter and participates in the residential construction management competition at IBS.

Casey Johnson: $700 Casey is from Grafton, N.D., and is

currently in his second year at NDSCS. He plans to graduate in 2012 with an associate’s degree in architectural drafting and estimating techology and in construction management. After graduation, Casey would like to work in the Fargo-Moorhead area, specifically as an estimator, in order to stay close to family. As a student chapter member,

Casey has been active in the competition team for the residential construction management competition at IBS. He is also the president of the club this year.

Minnesota State University MoorheadTaylor Aakre : $400

Taylor, from Hawley, Minn., is a senior at MSUM and would like to work as a field engineer or project manager after graduation. He is especially

interested in sustainable construction methods. Taylor has worked for Fargo Electric Construction for the past two years. He is active in the MSUM student chapter, working on the IBS competition team and volunteering on projects.

Dominic Rademacher: $600 Dominic is originally from Milbank,

S.D., and is a senior at MSUM. He also spent three years at NDSCS pursuing his associate’s degree in architectural drafting and estimating technology. Dominic is interested in residential development and plans on staying in the Fargo-Moorhead area. He has worked locally with Kadrmas, Lee and Jackson. Dominic is currently the

treasurer/secretary for the MSUM student chapter and has been active in the residential construction management competition at IBS.

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Thank you 2011 HBA of F-M

Board of DirectorsExecutive Committee

President Tyrone LeslieHeritage Homes

Past President Terry Becker Terry Becker Construction, LLC

Treasurer Darrick Guthmiller Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Associate Vice President Bruce Johnson RE/MAX Realty 1

Secretary John Vastag Laney’s, Inc.

Directors Kenneth Anderson, KWA Constructors, Inc.

Brent Atkins, Minnkota WindowsStan Birky, Stan Birky Construction, Inc.

Bill Blixt, Western Products, Inc.Carlita Dietz, Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.

Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.Harry Gilbertson, Harry Gilbertson Construction

Nancy Kelly, Heartland LaborTerry Lipp, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting

ShowroomSylvia Lunski, Design Direction, Inc.

Nancy Michelsen, Vivid Interiors, LLC

Ex-Officio Board MembersSenior Life Director

Gerald Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.

Life DirectorsDon Dabbert, Jr., Dabbert Custom HomesJohn Gunkelman, Dakota Construction of

Fargo, Inc.John Mahan, Mahan Construction, Inc.

NDAB Associate National Director Ken Krajsa, State Bank & Trust

National DirectorsTerry Becker, Terry Becker Construction, LLC

Jason Eid, Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.Tyrone Leslie, Heritage Homes

Dan Lindquist, Dan Lindquist Construction

Thank you 2011 Committee Volunteers!

Education Committee Members*John Rogalla ..........................................Stenerson LumberKenneth Andersen ............................KWA Construction, Inc.Dave Anderson ........................Dave Anderson ConstructionRon Barstad ................................ Barstad Construction, Inc.John Centko ...........Minn. State Community & Tech. CollegeLeMars Deyle ......................... Floor Coverings InternationalJohn Gunkelman ............ Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.Darrick Guthmiller ..............Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Dan Lindquist ......................Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.Larry Mayer ...........................................Solution Design Inc.Trudy Wanner ..................Cass County Electric Cooperative

Events Committee Members*Shannon Stumpf ............Cass County Electric Cooperative**Jessica Grondahl ..........................................Nodak StoresBill Blixt ............................................. Western Products, Inc.Randy Cramer ..........................................NAI North CentralMaren Day Woods .............................................AM RealtorsMike Deyle .............................................. Deyle ConstructionDevin Gaard ...................................................TCI InsurancePatti Helm ............................ First International Bank & TrustRyan Hoss .......................................Baker Nursery GardensJoey Johnson ................................... Red River Electric, Inc.Mary Krage .........................................Indigo Signworks, Inc.Kami Pederson ................................... Braaten Cabinets Inc.Diana Stead ....................................Stone Holding CompanyJane Volk ...................................................... Gate City Bank

Health Trust Plan Management Committee*Reed Stigen ...............Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc.**Barb Grande ......................... Coldwell Banker First RealtyTerry Becker ........................Terry Becker Construction, LLCBob Footitt .............................. Bob Footitt Construction, Inc.John Gunkelman ............ Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. Ryan Hoss .......................................Baker Nursery Gardens Tyrone Leslie .............................................. Heritage HomesRob Lyngstad ........................ Matrix Properties Corporation

New Member Development and Retention Committee Members(committees meet together and share a chair and vice chair)*Cyle Cavett ...................................Gary Cavett & Co., CPAs**Peter Johnson .......................................CornerStone Bank

New Member Development CommitteeDarrick Guthmiller ..............Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Nancy Kelly ..................................................Heartland LaborPaul Kochmann .................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Drew Likness ...................................................Chase RealtyTerry Lipp .....Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting ShowroomScott Mollberg ..........................................Stenerson LumberDawn Schmitt ............................................Braaten Cabinets

Retention CommitteeSteve Aune .............Country Financial - Steve Aune AgencyDonna Berglund .................................................AM RealtorsCindy Cooper ..........................Blue Cross Blue Shield of NDKen Krajsa ...............................................State Bank & TrustKimberli Laasch .............Bremer Bank, National AssociationCary Parkinson ............................................Alerus FinancialDennis Schmidtke ................................... First National Bank

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Rod Shaefer ...................................................... Arctic AudioRuth Strahm ...........................Blue Cross Blue Shield of NDBryce Vanderwerff ............................ Red River Electric, Inc.Deanan Wierima .....................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND

Parade of Homes Committee Members*Elizabeth Blatchford ..............Floor Coverings International**Robin Swanson ....................................Superior InsuranceTerry Becker ....................... Terry Becker Construction, LLCDan Berglind ........................................ Hebron Brick SupplyStan Birky ................................Stan Birky Construction, Inc.Tom Boyer ............................................... CornerStone BankMarc Bushee ............................. Property Resources GroupShannon Campbell .............. First International Bank & TrustClay Dietrich .........................................Dietrich Homes, Inc.Carlita Dietz ...............................Jay Dietz Construction, Inc.Perry Eidem .............................United Products CorporationValerie Fiske ............................................. Park Co. RealtorsHarry Gilbertson ................... Harry Gilbertson ConstructionMonica Hart .......................Monica Hart Interior Design, Inc.Bruce Johnson ......................................... RE/MAX Realty 1Peter Johnson......................................... CornerStone BankCheyenne Jundt ..........Designer Homes of Fargo-MoorheadLinda Klebe ...................................Classic Construction, Inc.Paul Krabbenhoft...Gateway Homes of Fargo-Moorhead, LLCKimberly Krueger .............................................Castle RealtyPaul Lasha ............................... Coldwell Banker First RealtyJerry Luther ..................................................Gate City BankNancy Michelsen ....................................Vivid Interiors, LLCAmy Nash ......... ALN Sustainable Design & Consulting, Ltd.Nicole Plecity ................................................Gate City BankKara Skarphol ......................................... Fabricators SupplyJennifer Sturlaugson ................................. Park Co. Realtors

Public Issues Committee Members*John Koerselman ..Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.Krista Andrews ......Anderson, Bottrel, Sanden & ThompsonMike Arnold.............................................Accent ContractingToby Christensen ...........Camrud-Foss Concrete Constr. IncDon Dabbert .................................... Contemporary BuildersJason Eid ............................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.John Gunkelman ............Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.Vern Hanson ............................................Hanson Bros., Inc.CHuck Helmstetter .................... Property Resources GroupNancy Kelly ................................................. Heartland LaborBob Kochmann ..................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Tyrone Leslie .............................................. Heritage HomesPaul Lindemann ................Lindemann Finish Carpentry, Inc.Dan Lindquist ..................... Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc.Jeff Schaumann .....................................Arista DevelopmentDewey Uhlir .............................................. Park Co. RealtorsJohn Vastag ..................................................... Perfect Temp

PAC Committee Members*Tyrone Leslie ............................................. Heritage HomesMike Arnold.............................................Accent ContractingDon Dabbert .................................... Contemporary BuildersJason Eid ............................................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc.John Gunkelman .............Dakota Construction of Fargo, IncBob Kochmann ..................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.John Koerselman ..Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc.Ken Krajsa ...............................................State Bank & TrustRobert Leslie Jr. ..........Designer Homes of Fargo-Moorhead

Remodelers Council MembersGary Grandbois .......................................Granites UnlimitedDan Beecher ................................................Foam DR’s LLCRandy Ahmann .............Lake Agassiz Habitat For HumanityDave Anderson ....................... Dave Anderson ConstructionBrent Atkins .....................................Minnkota Windows, Inc.RonBarstad ..................................Barstad Construction, Inc.Renee Bearden .................................. RRC Specialties, Inc.Bill Blixt ............................................. Western Products, Inc.Steve Breyer ............................................Stenerson LumberRob Bye .......................................Fargo Linoleum CompanyPete Christopher ...................................Showplace KitchensDoug Clemens ...............................................ACME TOOLSLisa Dirk ............................................Syverson Tile & StoneRick Duval............................... Rick Duval Construction, Inc.Perry Eidem .............................United Products CorporationLisa Enger ............................................... Homemakers VillaCurt Erickson ................................Marvin Windows & DoorsGary Fiske ......................................Fiske Construction, LLPTony Gray ................... Home Heating, Plumbing & A/C, Inc.John Gunkelman ............Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc.Kevin Gustman ..........................Twin City Garage Door, Inc.Joel Harms ..............................................Simonson LumberChad Harrington ........................ Property Resources GroupUrsula Hegvik .........................................Smart Spaces, Inc.Cam Jauss ....................................... Jauss Construction Inc.Paul Kochmann .................Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.Judy Lee .........................................................Interior AffairsTerry Lipp .....Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, & Lighting ShowroomSylvia Lunski ....................................... Design Direction, Inc.Randy Marum ........................................................NorandexBrad Morris .......................................Casselton Lumber, Inc.Mike Newcomb .............................................ABC SeamlessCorey Normandin ............ Nvision Building and RemodelingGary Opp .................................................. Opp ConstructionRuss Richards ..Rebuilding Together Fargo-Moorhead Area, Inc.Bob Roers ........................................................ Laney’s, Inc.Dave Ruzicka .................................... Valley Central VacuumTom Schlenvogt ................................Red River Electric, Inc.Dawn Schmitt .....................................Braaten Cabinets Inc.David Skaare ......................................Tecton Products, LLCTom Spaeth ............................................Accent ContractingDiana Stead ................................... Stone Holding CompanyTony Watterud ................. Crane Johnson Lumber CompanyJohn Whaley .................................Rusco Window Company

*Denotes committee chair**Denotes committee vice chair or secretary

Get involved!The HBA of F-M always welcomes new

committee members. Every idea contributes to the betterment of the Association. It’s never too late to get involved.

Contact Jennifer at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com and find the best fit for you!

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HBA awarded outstanding membership achievement cup

The National Association of Home Builders has recognized the HBA of F-M with one of its top national honors, the 2010 NAHB Cup for Outstanding Membership Achievement.

The award annually recognizes the home builders association that achieves the highest combined ranking in membership growth and retention in the country. Finalists were identified from seven different membership size categories, and invited to submit their membership plan for consideration to be named the overall winner.

The HBA earned a finalist berth with a combined score of 86.54 percent, which reflects both membership renewals and recruitment of new members. The HBA was singled out for the top honor after judges evaluated the strategically

executed and thoroughly documented membership plan that reflected a comprehensive, member service-focused approach.

These are just a few of the judges’ final comments:• “This was/is a very well thought out

Membership AND RETENTION Campaign.”

• “I was truly impressed with the steps they took to use Membership Recruitment and Retentions as a way to promote overall activity and involvement in the Association.”

• “Leadership, members and staff share in setting the goals and therefore buy into the process.”

• “Even though many of the outreach efforts have been presented at the Membership Leadership Conference over time and are now part of the Touch Program, this local pays attention to details and incorporates additional efforts to make members value membership and retain that membership.”

HBA leaders send a huge thank you to all the work put in by the New Member Development Committee, the Retention Committee, the board of directors, HBA Membership Coordinator Jennifer McKinney and HBA staff.

The New Member Development Committee and the Retention Committee display the NAHB Cup for

Outstanding Membership.

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mandates that will be difficult to achieve without trading programs.

Spanning eight states, the Ohio River Basin trading program is being put together by a collection of partner organizations to improve the hypoxic (low oxygen) zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

The program is being developed to sell credits for nitrogen and phosphorous discharges, and greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Home builders are not being considered as trading participants in the program at this time.

Under the Chesapeake Bay TMDL, large portions of six states and all of Washington, D.C., face a strict new rule to reduce nutrients and sediments into the bay.

Although water quality trading will be critical to lowering the costs of what is expected to be the most expensive water quality rule ever developed, the affected states have just begun to consider the advantages of trading.

Creation of a robust trading program for the bay clearly faces many hurdles, but without trading, it will be extremely difficult to meet some of the requirements under the new rule.

Seeking builder feedbackThe EPA, the states and NAHB

have all endorsed the market-based concept of allowing permit holders to purchase water quality or water quantity credits generated from storm water best management practices on farms or other properties in order to comply with storm water regulations.

NAHB is seeking feedback from home builders who are currently participating in a water quality trading program or others interested in discussing the potential of trading as a way to reduce costs and provide regulatory flexibility to home builders.

To respond, or for more information, call Glynn Rountree at NAHB, (800) 368-5242 ext. 8.

Storm water con’t from pg 17Member of the Month:Diana Stead, Stone Holding Companyby Kirsten Rosenow, Communication & Office Coordinator

Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company, has been involved with HBA of F-M committees for the last four years, currently serving on both the Remodelers Council and the Events Committee.

Stead first became involved with the HBA by working for a member company in 1990, primarily for insurance benefits. In 2007, Stone Holding Company joined the HBA, and Stead has enjoyed being involved with all the Association has to offer.

“Being involved is the only credible way to grow in knowledge of what is going on in the building industry and creating the relationships that I need to continue a job that is enjoyable to show up for! Besides, it’s fun!” says Stead.

She values the educational programs available for members, the industry networking, as well as the friends she has made through the Association.

“When I needed help sandbagging it was the fellowship of HBA that showed up and supported my family,” says Stead.

The staff chose Stead for the December Member of the Month because of her enthusiasm and dedication to both of the committees she serves on.

“She is always willing to help out no matter what or how big the job might be,” says Jennifer McKinney, HBA membership coordinator.

Stead was also chosen for her willingness to get involved and her encouragement for other members to do the same.

“Diana is always volunteering and I am so appreciative. She is a go-getter and I know I can always depend on her to step in when needed,” says Alison Streyle, HBA events coordinator.

Stead is a mother to three grown children, and is proud to be called grandma by her six grandchildren. In March, Stead married her husband Denis, and they enjoy traveling a few times a year and eating the region’s best dishes.

She is also a leader in her church congregation and enjoys reading, when she can ever find the time.

Every other month in the Plains Builder we spotlight a “Member of the Month” chosen by the HBA staff. This feature’s purpose is to thank HBA volunteers and supporters by recognizing all they do for the Association and the industry. At the 2012 New Year Celebration & Officer Installation, the staff will give an “Extra Mile Award” to one person chosen from all bi-monthly winners.

Fun facts about Stead:• Favorite color: Green• Last vacation/trip: Memphis, Tenn.• Hometown: Fargo• My dream job is: Stone Holding

Company – I’m living the dream!• The first thing I would do if I won the

lottery is: Build my dream house, or maybe two!

Jennifer McKinney, HBA membership coordinator and Alison Streyle, events coordinator, present Diana Stead, Stone Holding Company with the December Member of

the Month award.

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HBA of F-M Member Renewal ReportThanks to these members who have renewed membership and continue supporting the HBA of F-M. The number of years they’ve been members is reflected behind the company name. If you notice discrepancies, please let us know so we can update our records: (701) 232-5846. (Allow 60 days for name to reappear.)702 Communications ................................................................................3ABC Seamless ........................................................................................34ACS Security Solutions ............................................................................5Advanced Electrical Systems, LLC ..........................................................2Advantage Realtors, Inc. .........................................................................22Altra Builders ............................................................................................8Asplin Excavating, Sand & Gravel, Inc. .................................................28Bank of the West .....................................................................................30Beyond Shelter, Inc. ..................................................................................1Border Appraisals ......................................................................................8Brock White Co. .......................................................................................8Buckley Masonry Inc. .............................................................................28Carpet World ...........................................................................................28Cook Flooring ......................................................................................... 11Dakota Spas Factory Outlet ....................................................................16Edina Realty - Rod Richter, Realtor .........................................................1Erik R. Johnson & Associates, Ltd. ..........................................................8First Class Mortgage II, Inc. .....................................................................8Flatin Insulation Plus, Inc. ......................................................................27Floor To Ceiling Carpet One ...................................................................28Forbes Architectural Products, Inc. .........................................................28Full Circle Construction Services, Inc. .....................................................8Gast Construction Co. Inc. ........................................................................8Hirshfield’s Paint .......................................................................................6Infinity Electric, LLC ................................................................................1J.A. Shaw Construction Co. ......................................................................4JDP Automation, Inc. ................................................................................7Jeff’s Painting ...........................................................................................3Jeff’s Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Inc. ...................................................2Jensen’s Decorating, Inc. ..........................................................................9K & K Construction & Repair ................................................................28Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. ..............................................................3

Koenen Drywall ......................................................................................10Koziol Appraisal Service ..........................................................................7LTA Remodeling .......................................................................................1Marilyn Patterson Painting & Decorating .................................................9Mathison’s ...............................................................................................23Matrix Properties Corporation ................................................................27MinKo Construction, Inc. .......................................................................29Moore Engineering, Inc. ...........................................................................9North Star Forest Materials .....................................................................16Park Co. Realtors ......................................................................................2Paul Bunyan Tree Service .........................................................................2Piepkorn’s, Inc. .......................................................................................21Property Resources Group ........................................................................3Prudential Premier Real Estate - Mark Mason, Realtor ............................4R & S Casework, Inc. .............................................................................18Rainbow Play Systems of North Dakota ..................................................2Randy’s Electric, Moorhead ......................................................................8Rose Creek Design ....................................................................................1Roto Rooter Sewer & Drain Cleaning Service .......................................13Score Brothers Construction & Siding .....................................................7Simonson Lumber ...................................................................................55Smart Spaces, Inc. .....................................................................................4Stahl Architects & Builders ......................................................................8Static Electric Construction ......................................................................1Stenerson Lumber ...................................................................................34Strata Corporation ...................................................................................17The Lighthouse .......................................................................................44V & H Construction, Inc. ........................................................................18Weatherstar Company ...............................................................................4Western Products, Inc. ..............................................................................2Western State Bank ...................................................................................8

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HBA of F-M New Member Report

2011 Membership DriveContenders

(November 2010 - October 2011)

Thank you to the members below for their great recruitment efforts. Each member who recruited at least one new member between Nov. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2011 was placed into a drawing for prizes given away at the 2011 November GMM. See page 22 for a list of winners.Name Company # recruitedChad Ohnstad ..........All Finish Concrete, Inc. .....................................1Rod Shafer ...............Arctic Audio .......................................................1Jo Carney .................Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND ...........................1Cindy Cooper ............Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND ...........................3Dave Schmidt ...........Builders Management & Investment Co, Inc......2Chris Lind .................Chris Lind Custom Homes ................................2Nancy Michelsen ......Vivid Interirors, LLC ...........................................2Brenda Martinson .....Coldwell Banker First Realty .............................1Dan Passolt ..............Constructural Services, Inc................................1Steve Aune ..............Country Financial - Steve Aune Agency ............1John Gunkelman ......Dakota Construction of Fargo, Inc. ....................2Dan Lindquist ............Dan Lindquist Construction, Inc. ........................1Sylvia Lunski .............Design Direction, Inc. ........................................3Jason Eid ..................Eid-Co Buildings, Inc. ........................................2Terry Lipp ..................Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Showroom ...1Brent Tabor ...............GOLDMARK Property Management .................1Harry Gilbertson .......Harry Gilbertson Construction ...........................1Nancy Kelly ...............Heartland Labor ................................................1Tyrone Leslie ............Heritage Homes ................................................4Debbie Peterson .......JDP Electric, Inc. ...............................................1Darrick Guthmiller .....Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. .......................2Paul Kochmann ........Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc. .......................2Rob Lyngstad ...........Matrix Properties Corporation ...........................1Brent Atkins ..............Minnkota Windows, Inc. .....................................1Nolen Bertsch ...........Nelson Window Company .................................1John Koerselman ......Red River Drywall & Painting Services, Inc. ......1Bryce Vanderwerff. ....Red River Electric, Inc. ......................................1Vicki Fredrikson ........Staging Innovations ...........................................1Stan Birky .................Stan Birky Construction, Inc. .............................1Ken Krajsa ................State Bank & Trust .............................................4Scott Mollberg ...........Stenerson Lumber .............................................1Les Stenerson ..........Stenerson Lumber .............................................2Bill Blixt .....................Western Products, Inc. ......................................2

Apex Painting & Cleaning Service Painting & Staining, Contractor Colleen Buechler 1719 17th St S Moorhead, MN 56560 (701) 866-9679 Sponsor: Tony Swartz Diamond Vogel Paints

Castle Realty Real Estate & Sales Kimberly Krueger 3386 River Dr S Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 239-0015 Sponsor: Greg Krueger Krueger Construction, Inc.

Chris Hawley Architect Architects, Planners, Drafters, & Consultants Chris Hawley 1526 6th St S Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 367-4523 Sponsor: Phil Stahl Stahl Architects & Builders

Elite Landscaping Inc. Landscaping Ken Asplin PO Box 9211 Fargo, ND 58106 (701) 364-2605 Sponsor: Don Dabbert Dabbert Custom Homes

Focal Point Kitchens Bath & Kitchen Brady Neros 5402 53rd Ave S Ste C Fargo, ND 58104 (701) 277-9797 Sponsor: Bruce Johnson RE/MAX Realty 1

Frontier Glass and Mirror Inc. Glass & Mirrors Jeremy Perleberg 334A 39th St N Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 306-4120 Sponsor: Paul Kochmann Kochmann Brothers Homes, Inc.

Ridgway Irrigation & Lawn LLC Sprinkler Systems Bruce Ridgway 225 24th Ave N Fargo, ND 58102 (701) 429-0547 Sponsor: Drew Likness Chase Realty

Subsurface, Inc. Other Services Gary Strom PO Box 37 Moorhead, MN 56561 (218) 227-5963 Sponsor: Jeremy Gregorie Bert’s Truck Equipment of Moorhead, Inc.

Vivid Interiors, LLC Interior Design & Decorating Nancy Michelsen PO Box 9586 Fargo, ND 58106(701) 219-9332 Sponsor: Stan Birky Stan Birky Construction, Inc.

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the cabinets for the kitchen on Dec. 2, 2010. Although they were unsuccessful in getting funds from the Pepsi Refresh Grant, FBD created their first annual Mobility for Mobility 5k fun run/walk to raise money to complete the kitchen

project.“We were not

very well-known in the community, as we had just started, so it was challenging to get funding for such a huge project,” says Flotterud.

FBD worked closely with John Gunkelman, Dakota

Construction of Fargo, Inc., who serves as their construction mentor, to get tools and materials. Gunkelman also helped the students on design documents and the construction process. In December of 2010, the chapter had the kitchen up-and-running, and installed back-splash and trim pieces at the end of January. After a year of paperwork, fundraising and construction, FBD finished the kitchen project on Feb. 5, 2011.

“It is challenging to balance work, school and this organization, but the reward of seeing Corky’s reaction to his ramp and kitchen makes it all worthwhile to me and all the volunteers,” says Flotterud.

Through these projects, Flotterud and the FBD chapter created a strong relationship with Titus and his family, and they consider him one of their biggest advocates for their program.

“As captain, I hope we will have many more clients like Corky and that the work we have done for him will inspire other colleges to start programs like this,” says Flotterud.

Currently, the FBD chapter is working with Jane Schank, who runs an in-home daycare for children with disabilities. The chapter has partnered with the city of Fargo’s housing rehab department to build a ramp and deck for her, similar to the one they built for Titus and his family.

“We are still learning how to make the process smoother and more efficient to better serve our community in the Fargo-Moorhead area,” says Flotterud.

Check out the video about the FBD chapter’s work on Titus’ deck at www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5SNeLVGMTE.

NDSU’s Freedom by Design chapter spent a year designing and completing its first kitchen project.

Carmen “Corky” Titus in his kitchen that was remodeled by FBD students.

Freedom by Design con’t from pg 29

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January 11NDAB Lunch & Learn: Radon Webinar• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.• Cost: $10 (includes lunch)• The North Dakota Department of Health will hold

a 90-minute webinar to encourage radon-resistant building in new construction.

January 13Electrical Contractor Continuing Education• 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.• Member cost: $65, Non-member cost: $90 (includes

lunch)• Skills & Technology Training Center, 1305 19th Ave.

N., Fargo• Class title is “2011 NEC Rules for Motors,

Transformers, and Taps.” Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout. The seminar is approved by both the Minnesota and North Dakota State Electrical Boards. Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for 25 years in the electrical department, has a master electrician license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

January 18 and February 1 (Two date options!)Minnesota Contractor Continuing Education• 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.• Member cost: $95,

Non-member cost: $140 (includes lunch)

• Butler Machinery Training Facility, 3401 33rd St. S., Fargo

• Class is pending approval with the Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry to satisfy seven hours of Minnesota contractor continuing education credit including one hour of energy. Topics include Minnesota building code issues by Moorhead Building Official Kurt Wenzel and a variety of industry topics: building a safe stair system; ventilation; siding installation; engineered tall walls and light-gauge steel beams.

January 24Lunch & Learn “Take Your Home Show Booth or Parade Home Over the Top in 2012”• 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.• Cost: $10 (includes lunch)• Jodee Bock, of Keller Williams Roers Realty and

Bock’s Office, will teach a class on how to get the most from your Home & Garden Show and Parade of Homes experience. Attend this seminar to brush up on trade show basics, learn some new sales techniques for that “face-to-face” environment, and discuss ways to make your product stand apart from the competition. Questions and discussion are highly encouraged.

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Education OpportunitiesUnless otherwise noted in individual listings:

• ClassesareheldatHBAofF-M,180232ndAve.S.inFargo.• Contact(701)232-5846orkirsten@hbafm.comtoregister.

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MinnesotaHotTopics:BuildingCode(1credit)............$14........ $20

BuildingaSafeStairway(1.8credits)...........................$28........ $40

BestPracticesonSidingInstallation(1.2credits)........$14........ $20

VentilationSavingEnergy(1.8credits).........................$28........ $40

LiteSteelBeamsandTallWalls(1.2credits)...............$14........ $20

TotalPaymentEnclosed________________Name:___________________________________________________Company:________________________________________________Address:_________________________________________________City,State,Zip:____________________________________________MNLicenseNumber:_______________________________________Phone:___________________Email:___________________________

Offered by Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead2012 Minn. Contractor Continuing EducationJan. 18 & Feb. 1

MARCH1,2012:DeadlineforMinnesotacontractorstosubmitdocumentstoDept.ofLabor&

IndustryforrenewaloflicensesexpiringMarch31,2012.

HBAofF-Mmembersandnon-membersarewelcometoattend!

Thesecourses,scheduledforJan.18andFeb.1,2012,arependingapprovalbytheMinnesotaDepartmentofLaborandIndustryfor7creditsforresidentialcontractorcontinuingeducationsatisfyingcredits(referencedtotheleft)towardcontinuingeducationforbuildingcontractor,residentialremodelingorresidentialroofingcontinuingeducationrequirementsforre-licensure.Thisincludestherequired1hourofenergy(forallcontractors).

Registrantsmustfilloutthisformandreturnwithpayment.

All registrations must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.If an approved class is cancelled, all fees will be returned within 15 days of the date of cancellation.

Classlocation:

ButlerMachineryTrainingFacility340133rdSt.S.,Fargo

ClassesarependingapprovalforsevenNorthDakotaProfessionalBuildercreditsthroughthe

NorthDakotaAssociationofBuilders.FormoreontheNDPBdesignation:www.ndbuild.com.

Returnformandpaymentto:HomeBuildersAssociationofFargo-Moorhead180232ndAve.S.Fargo,ND58103(701)232-5846•Fax:(701)280-1108

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Tentative schedule for both dates:8-8:30 a.m. Registration8:30-9:30a.m. MinnesotaHotTopics:BuildingCode*9:30-9:45 a.m. Break9:45-11:15a.m. BuildingaSafeStairway**11:15a.m.-12:15p.m. BestPracticesonSidingInstallation**12:15-12:45 p.m. Lunch (served on-site)12:45-2:15p.m. VentilationSavingEnergy** (1hourofrequiredenergy)

2:15-2:30 p.m. Break2:30-3:30p.m. LiteSteelBeamsandTallWalls**

Both dates will include:*OnehouronMinnesotabuildingcodehottopicsbyMoorheadBuildingOfficialKurtWenzel.

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Class Topic: 2011 NEC® Rules for Motors, Transformers, and Taps. Attend this year’s electrical continuing education course to find out the answers to questions like:

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of autotransformers? • What does the NEC® mean by “a tap?” • What does the “2.5% Z” on a transformer nameplate mean? • What is meant by “additive polarity” as it applies to transformers?

In addition to the NEC® rules for transformers, motors, and taps this course will review all the various transformer and motor connections; included is single phase, three phase and autotransformer connections plus the benefits of taking advantage of the tap rules the NEC® allows.

About the instructor: Tim Pull, instructor at North Dakota State College of Science for over 25 years in the electrical department, has a master electricians license for Minnesota and North Dakota. He has done more than 100 NEC® classes through the outreach and customized training division of NDSCS.

WHEN: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, 2012

WHERE: Skills & Technology Training Center 1305 19th Ave N, Fargo

REGISTER: (701) 232-5846 (701) 280-1108 (fax) kirsten@hbafm.com

NAME _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ___________________________NAME _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ___________________________NAME _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ___________________________NAME _______________________________ License # (MN/ND/SD) ___________________________

COMPANY ___________________________________________PHONE _________________________FAX _______________________EMAIL ___________________________________________________ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________CITY _____________________________ STATE ______________________ ZIP _________________Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard#________________________________________________________Exp.___________________ VIN (3 digits on back) ________________

Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

HBA Members: Full day (includes lunch): $65 Non-Members: Full day (includes lunch): $90

January 13, 2012 Electrical Continuing Education Registration

Return form to:HBA of F-M1802 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103(701) 232-5846(701) 280-1108 faxinfo@hbafm.comwww.hbafm.com

Fulfills 8hours of CODE

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Satisfies continuing education requirements for electricians in North Dakota and Minnesota.

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COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE__________________________FAX________________________EMAIL____________________________________________________ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________CITY_ _____________________________ _STATE________________________ZIP__________________Please_use_my_credit_card_(circle_one):_Visa/Mastercard#________________________________________________________Exp.____________________VIN_(3_digits_on_back)_________________

Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advanceof the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Return to: HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S. • Fargo, ND 58103 • Phone (701) 232-5846 • FAX (701) 280-1108

HBA_Members:_Full_day_(includes_lunch):_$75

Non-Members:_Full_day_(includes_lunch):_$100

About the instructor: Tim_Pull,_instructor_at_North_Dakota_State_College_of_Science_for_over_25_years_in_the_electrical_department,_has_a_master_electrician’s_license_for_Minnesota_and_North_Dakota._He_has_done_more_than_100_NEC_classes_through_the_outreach_and_customized_training_division_of_NDSCS.

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Power Limited TechnicianContinuing_EducationMarch 9, 20128 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Class fulfills 8 hours of CODE!

Skills & Technology Training Center1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo

TopicsThis 8 hour session covers:• Understanding Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling

and Power Limited Circuits • Communications Systems• Wiring Methods• Minnesota Requirements for PLTs and Basic Electrical Theory Review

Offered by Home Builder Association

of Fargo-Moorhead

Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

NAME_ _______________________________NAME_ _______________________________NAME_ _______________________________

COMPANY____________________________________________PHONE__________________________FAX________________________EMAIL____________________________________________________ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________CITY_ _____________________________ _STATE________________________ZIP__________________Please_use_my_credit_card_(circle_one):_Visa/Mastercard#________________________________________________________Exp.____________________VIN_(3_digits_on_back)_________________

Registration must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advanceof the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.

Return to: HBA of F-M • 1802 32nd Ave S. • Fargo, ND 58103 • Phone (701) 232-5846 • FAX (701) 280-1108

HBA_Members:_Full_day_(includes_lunch):_$75

Non-Members:_Full_day_(includes_lunch):_$100

About the instructor: Tim_Pull,_instructor_at_North_Dakota_State_College_of_Science_for_over_25_years_in_the_electrical_department,_has_a_master_electrician’s_license_for_Minnesota_and_North_Dakota._He_has_done_more_than_100_NEC_classes_through_the_outreach_and_customized_training_division_of_NDSCS.

REGISTER NOW!

Power Limited TechnicianContinuing_EducationMarch 9, 20128 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Class fulfills 8 hours of CODE!

Skills & Technology Training Center1305 19th Ave. N., Fargo

TopicsThis 8 hour session covers:• Understanding Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 Remote-Control, Signaling

and Power Limited Circuits • Communications Systems• Wiring Methods• Minnesota Requirements for PLTs and Basic Electrical Theory Review

Offered by Home Builder Association

of Fargo-Moorhead

Power Limited Technician Continuing Education

Call Jennifer at the HBA of F-M at (701) 232-5846 or jennifer@hbafm.com to get more information

on the show or registration. Contact Trish Priewe at AAA of ND (701) 282-6222 ext.247 or tpriewe@

aaand.com from 9am-4pm for airfare discounts.

Professional development & networking opportunities!

REMEMBER:

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Oct. 1, 2011 - Jan 6, 2012to receive discount rate!

The International Builders’ Show is the largest annual light construction show in the world - over miles and miles of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled. See all of the latest innovations for yourself

with hands-on demonstrations and working models in over 300 building industry categories at the NAHB’s annual convention.

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Members must register by Dec. 31, 2011, to be assigned to the North Dakota designated hotel. Sign up early to be sure to get a room with North Dakota members at Clarion Inn and Suites and a discounted price only from Sept. 1 - Sept. 30! By supporting NAHB’s commitment to the Orlando hotel community, you will benefit in a number of ways, including a variety of official hotels with the lowest available room rates, access to the Show’s shuttle bus service, one-stop shopping for your registration and housing needs, convenient customer service and networking opportunities with industry associates at the official hotels.

Sign up Now!The NAHB International Builders’ ShowWednesday, Feb. 8 - Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

Early registration discount deadline is Sept. 30, 2011First Time Attendee: $125

Early registration: $325 On-Site Registration: $450

Wednesday, February 8, 20129 am Grand Opening Ceremony8:30 am - 5 pm Educational Seminars 8:30 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open1 pm - 2:30 pm Area Caucus3 pm - 5:30 pm Joint Executive Board, Budget & Resolutions Committee Meeting4:30 pm - 6:30 pm ND State Reception - Rosen Centre

Thursday, February 9, 20128 am - 5 pm Educational Seminars8:30 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open6:30 pm Spike Party and Directors’ Reception

Friday, February 10, 20128 am - 5 pm Educational Seminars8 am - 12:30 pm NAHB Board of Directors Meeting8:30 am - 5 pm Exhibits Open Saturday, February 11, 20128 am - noon Educational Seminars8:30 am - 2 pm Exhibits Open* Schedule is still preliminary and is subject to change!

Home Builders Association of F-M ‘Lunch & Learn’ Education Opportunity

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11NDAB Lunch & Learn:

‘Building Radon-Resistant Homes’• This90-minutewebinar,offeredbytheNorthDakotaAssociationofBuilders,willbeavailableateachlocal

Association.GetyourNorthDakotaProfessionalBuildereducationcreditsANDlearnaboutthiscost-efficienttechniquetomarketyourhomes!

• WatchthewebinarattheHBAofF-Moffice.• Costis$10.

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24‘Take Your Home Show Booth or Parade Home

Over the Top in 2012’• JodeeBock,ofKellerWilliamsRoersRealtyandBock’sOffice,willteachaclassonhowtogetthemost

fromyourHome&GardenShowandParadeofHomesexperience.Attendthisseminartobrushupontradeshowbasics,learnsomesalestechniquesforthat“face-to-face”environment,anddiscusswaystomakeyourproductstandapartfromthecompetition.Questionsanddiscussionarehighlyencouraged.

• Costis$10.

WHERE:HBAofF-Moffice,180232ndAve.S.,Fargo.Contact(701)232-5846orkirsten@hbafm.com.withanyquestions.

Please register the following person(s) for Lunch & Learn class date(s):

Jan. 11 Jan. 241) __________________________________________________________2) __________________________________________________________3) __________________________________________________________4) __________________________________________________________5) __________________________________________________________Name: ______________________________________________________Company: ___________________________________________________Billing Address (of Credit Card if used): _______________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________Please use my credit card (circle one): Visa/Mastercard # ____________________________________ Exp.__________ VIN (3 digits on back) _____

Cost is $10 per person per class. Return form and payment to:

HBA of F-M1802 32nd Ave S.Fargo, ND 58103(701) 232-5846 phone(701) 280-1108 fax

All registrants must be pre-paid and received at least 24 hours in advance of the class. Refunds will only be provided if notice of cancellation is received 24 hours before the class.