TUESDAY TOOLBOX
November 8, 2016
In This Issue
Mark Your Calendars!
PWB Paint & Mingle
Team Bob's Coat Drive!
IBA Early Registration Discount
WIIFM
Workers Available
Advertise Here!
GMM
Membership Directory
Installation of Officers & Holiday Party
EXPO
POH
Lead Certification
Lead Certification
Lead Certification
Education Schedule

Nov. 14th:  General Membership Meeting 

Nov. 17th:  CPR & First Aid Certification Class

Dec. 14th:   Holiday Party & Installation of Officers

Dec. 16th:   Lead Renovators 8-Hour Certification Initial Course

Contact the HBA with any questions, 231-946-2305.
Paint & Mingle!
Join the PWB for a Paint and Mingle event Dec. 7th at Painting with a Twist.

Click Here for more information.
Team Bob's Coat Drive!
The HBA is an official drop-off site for Team Bob's Annual Coat Drive.  Please donate your gently used coats, hats, boots, gloves, and scarves and help with this wonderful cause.
2017 NAHB IBS
Don't miss your changes to save! Join thousands of home building professionals a the NAHB International Builders Show - the industry's premier event.  Early pricing ends Nov. 11th.

Register now to save!
NEW Work Gear Discount

Getz has teamed up with the HBA of Michigan to present HBA members with discounts & special promotions on Carhartt, Wrangler and Keen Utility work gear.  
Click Here to save!
Workers Available!
As part of our efforts here at the HBA to increase the skilled labor force, we have partnered with the folks at the NMC Construction Technology Program on several fronts.  Several students enrolled in the program are looking for work, and NMC is inviting you, the HBA Builders and Subcontractors to contact the instructors to schedule a day/time to visit their classes. 

Click here  for the instructor's contact information.
Advertise your company in our bi-weekly Tuesday Toolbox E-Newsletter for only $25.  Our E-newsletter has an awesome open rate!

You can also advertise on the HBAGTA website for an annual fee of $950.

To place your ad, contact Debbie at 231-946-2305 or
EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S MESSAGE
Scholarship Dinner Huge Success!


                         
We did it! The Scholarship Dinner was a great success with 240 people in attendance! We were able to bring the community together to work toward better workforce development programs and honor those who have chosen to make the skilled trades their career of choice. Through silent auction items and monetary donations, over $10,000.00 was raised to fund next year's scholarships. 

In addition to all of the people that took the time to come out and support the event, I also want to recognize Northern Building Supply, Bay Area Contracting, the IBEW/NECA, Britten Studios and NMC for their generous sponsorship.

The big question is....Who had the winning bid for the Playhouse, constructed by the Professional Women in Building and several builder members? Dean and Trisha Adams! Congratulations!!
 
Thank you all for your patience during the silent auction checkout. The HBA staff has already met to develop an expedited checkout process for next year.  Your feedback and ideas for next year are always welcome.
 

Sincerely;
Judy Vajda, Executive Officer  
NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
General Membership Meeting 
Get Ready To Win!
Get ready to win great door prizes during the November 14th General Membership Meeting, hosted by Traverse Home & Hearth.   Click Here for the flyer.

November 14th, 5:00 p.m.
Traverse Home & Hearth
Or Call Debbie at 231-946-2305
A New Look for 2017!
Bigger & Better

   

The new format this year will make it easier for consumers to find you and your ad will definitely stand out and make a statement. Always take advantage of the advertising opportunities available through the HBA - the Membership Directory being one of them!

Contact Sarah Stroven to place your ad, 231-946-2305.

Tis' the Season
Installation of Officers and Holiday Party

Make your reservations to celebrate the holidays d uring the HBA Black & White  Gala, taking place at the Kirkbride Hall in the Village of Grand Traverse Commons.  You'll enjoy a special holiday themed 3 course meal and a newly performed concert by the Traverse City West Senior High School Choir.

Pay tribute to the outgoing Board Members and welcome the newly elected Board Members during the Installation of Officers ceremony.

This promises to be an event not to be missed!

Invitation          Register Here
HBA Home EXPO
Only 20 booths left!
The 2017 Home EXPO, taking place on February 18 & 19  is filling up fast!  Booth prices increase on Nov. 11th.   Contact Sarah Stroven today to reserve your booth, 231-946-2305.


POH Early Registration Has Closed
General Registration Still Open!
Thank you to all the buidlers and remodelers that registered early for the 2017 HBA Parade of Homes.  Registration is still open at the regular pricing.  Contact Sarah Stroven with any questions, 
231-946-2305.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
Floor Covering Brokers Carpet One

A big thank you goes out to Denny Lauterbach and Floor Covering Brokers Carpet One for donating the carpet cleaning the HBAGTA Board Room.  Wow!  What a difference!
Westwind Construction

HBAGTA member, Westwind Construction will be celebrating the groundbreaking of the new Trailside 45 devel opment on  November 10th.  Trailside 45 is an affordable apartment community conveniently located on the TART Trail.  Congratulations to the Westwind Team!
 UPCOMING CLASSES
Lead Certification 8-Hour Initial Course
Friday, Dec. 16th, 8am-5pm

Make sure you and your crew are properly trained and certified.
Job Safety is Job #1! 

HBA Members $145
Non-Members $215


See what's new in education for 2017!



Who Is Working On Our Behalf?

2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President
Steve Eveleigh, CGP
Northwest Carpentry, LLC 
First Vice-President
Ryan McCoon, LEED AP-H 
Endura Performance Homes 
Second Vice-President
Secretary
Nancy Lisabeth
Grand Bay Building & Remodeling 
Treasurer
Dean Adams, CGP
Bay Area Contracting, Inc.
Past President
Matthew Vajda, CGP
Voltage Electric, Inc.
Directors
Carolyn Andrews
Northern Building Supply

Bill Archer
Archer Contracting

Kris Arnold 
KA Construction of N. Michigan
Julie Bravender
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Mike Farrer
Lighthouse Insurance Group
Rick MacKinnon
Andersen Window Corporation
Caleb Norris
Norris Design Productions
Brian Maurer
Paul W. Maurer General Contracting

2016 COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Bylaws & Construction Codes
Roger Papineau
Roger Papineau, Builder
Golf Outing
Jeremy Orth
Morse Moving & Storage
Home Expo
Jane Lutz
ProBuild
Legal Action
Steve Eveleigh
Northwest Carpentry, LLC
Education & Scholarships
Ryan McCoon
Endura Performance Homes
Membership
Josh Gratton
Kiss Carpet Design Center
Parade of Homes
Michael Tucker
Wimsatt Building Materials
Professional Women in Building (PWB)
Carolyn Andrews
Northern Building Supply
Public Relations
Rick MacKinnon
Andersen Window Corp.
Scholarship Dinner
Matt Vajda
Voltage Electric, Inc.



Thank You!

Thank you for your membership and support of the Home Builders Association  o f the Grand  Traverse Area, Inc .

Sincerely,

Judy Vajda, Executive Officer
Debbie Perkins, Education & Office Coordinator
Sarah Stroven, Events Coordinator
Sara Goodchild, Membership Development