Tuesday Toolbox - April 28, 2019

Judy's Farwell When I told our 6-year old grandson Landon that grandpa and I are retiring, he thought for a moment and then asked, “what will you do if you run out of money?” What a mature question to ask! I replied, “I’ll have to go back to work, but for now we get to see more of you!” Although I look forward to this next phase in life, it is truly overwhelming to write this note, but I take comfort in knowing the association is in good hands. The staff, Debbie and Sara are rock stars at their jobs! They amaze me every day. The Executive Committee volunteers’ countless hours ensuring the association is on track and the Board of Directors are future thinking, taking the association to the next level. This provides me with a sense of pride and gratitude that is indescribable. To members that I have had the opportunity to work closely with, I commend each of you for your volunteerism and hope that you continue to thrive and support our association. The efforts and contributions have been outstanding. I have learned so much and now possess a greater understanding of the difficulties and successes that an industry such as ours encounters every day.  I could go on listing people and groups but in the end the message would still be: I have truly enjoyed my time here at the HBA and have been well supported with the work and outcomes we have achieved.   My replacement will be named in the near future. Having 370 bosses can be daunting so please stop by to introduce yourself and offer encouragement.  Thanks, regards and best wishes. Oh…and if we run out of money, I hope to count on one of you for a job. 😊 Judy

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Tomorrow is the Big Day! Drawings and Awards May 1st! Join us tomorrow at the Career Tech Center's Spring Expo from 4-7:30 p.m. and see all 4 of the entries on display! While there, submit your People's Choice vote for your favorite school's entry. The structures will also be judge by industry professionals for the Judge's Choice Award! And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the 4 entries! Tickets are available online, at the HBA office or during the CTC Spring Expo. Get your tickets today and support the HBA's workforce development efforts! Raffle proceeds will fund future scholarships!

The TBAISD Career Tech Center's entries are multi-purpose cottage style structures. The Northwest Michigan College entries are infrared dry saunas with a changing area.

Attention Parade Builders! Mandatory Meeting May 2nd Get the most out of your Parade experience by attending the mandatory builders meeting on May 2nd at 5:30 at the West Bay Beach Resort. Explore best practices, discover how the HBA will promote you this year, learn how to best utilize your non-profit hosts, and more! Please limit attendees to 2 participants per Parade builder, including the builder. Contact Sara at 231-946-2305 with any questions.

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Who Will Be Walking the Red Carpet? May's 13th, 4:30 p.m. It is always an exciting night when we announce who is being honored for their commitment to the building industry, our association and to the community. Join us at Image360 for the presentation of the Annual Member Awards at May's General Membership Meeting. See who will be the face of the HBAGTA for the upcoming year! Monday, May 13th 4:30 p.m. image 360 | 1702 Barlow St. | Traverse City RSVP Here!

FORE! HBA Annual Golf Outing Hole Sponsorships Available! The always popular and fun HBA Golf Outing is sold out! We are currently taking names for a waiting list. But don't despair! You can still be part of the golf outing by becoming a sponsor! Sponsorship opportunities are still available in the form of Hole Sponsors and Lunch and or Breakfast Sponsors. Contact Sara today to become a sponsor! Golf Form

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Solar Energy Seminar May 15th, 4-5:30 p.m. More and more homebuilders are considering solar options when planning to build. You know it’s the right thing to do for the planet. You know solar options are readily available on today’s market. You know that the price of solar continues to drop as technology advances rapidly and rebates and incentives become commonplace. And because your customers tell you that they want green features in their homes, it won’t surprise you to learn that homes with solar options sell as much as two times faster than homes without, have lower foreclosure rates, higher resale values and are more affordable forever.  But whether you build solar into your homes from the outset or make them ready for solar down the road, you need to understand what’s involved. You need information. You need to know where to find that information and how to tailor it to your location and circumstances. You need to know how to assemble your solar team and to understand what you should expect from each of those professionals. Join us Wednesday, May 15th, 4-5:30 p.m. for this highly informative seminar being presented by energy professionals. Register Here! Class Sponsorship Available!

FROM NAHB & HBAM

Keep Your Clients Cool and Content The #1 Communication Key Allowing a client’s phone call, email or text to go unanswered “is like going to bed being angry at your spouse,” said Clint Lovette, CGR, CAPS, president of  Lovette Design+Build  in Birmingham, Ala. “It only makes it worse in the morning.” READ MORE

Mentoring the Next Generation A Message HBAM President, Jack Vander Meulen I was recently at a Home Builders event and was asked how I got my start in construction. Like most of us in our group, it was because our fathers took us to work and found lots of “grunt” work for us to do. We remembered the lunchboxes and sandwiches that were made, dirty hands, and a lot of clean up. My father also took me to my first home builders meeting, and now I’ve had the privilege of taking my son to home builder events. Through time, all things change. Because of today’s standards READ MORE

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