Tuesday Toolbox April 14, 2020
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HBAM Town Hall with Majority Leader Shirkey
TODAY at 11:00 a.m.
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I am sure you have heard that today Governor Whitmer extended the Stay Home Stay Safe order through the end of the month. All of the same restrictions on our industry remain in effect. In her press conference announcing the extension, she noted that her administration is looking at when and how certain industries may be allowed to go back to work when the order expires. Your state association’s clear objective, at this point, is to have its members be part of the first wave of people allowed to go back to work with ALL proper safety protocols.
The Governor has formed a business advisory panel to make recommendations in this regard and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey has created a bi-partisan “Safe Behavior for Safe Workplaces” Task Force to do the same. The latter is working under a tight deadline and plans to issue its recommendations to the Governor by late next week. As the task force looks to outline which industries could go back to work safely and how, please know your association is at the table being heard. To share more about the task force work and to answer your questions, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey has agreed to join us for our next Tuesday Town Hall Meeting, April 14th at 11:00AM. Instructions for joining this forum are as follows:
TODAY! April 14th
11:00 AM
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Meeting ID: 155 843 621
Password: 341035
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Our Town Hall meetings are limited to 1,000 participants. If you are unable to connect to this meeting, please know the session will be taped and we will provide all HBA members a link to view it.
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HBA Member Exclusive
Free Webinar!
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Since members have a little more time to view a webinar and everyone is looking to save $, we’ve worked with the folks at the HBA Member Rebate Program to offer an information webinar tomorrow at 11 a.m.
Learn how easy it is to participate in this HBA money saving program!
Click Here for testimonials from builders who utilize the Member Rebate Program!
Wednesday, April 15th at 11 a.m.
Optional dial-in number: 732-451-6061
No PIN Needed
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New Week, New Opportunities
Self-Employed Can Apply for Benefits
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Michigan’s self-employed workers, gig workers, 1099-independent contractors and low-wage workers affected by COVID-19 can apply for federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) beginning Monday, April 13 at 8 a.m. Under the federal CARES Act, workers on state unemployment have already begun receiving the set $600 federal weekly payment in addition to their state benefit amount. Michigan is one of the first states to begin sending the $600 payment.
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HBAGTA Covid-19 Webpage
Keeping You Updated
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In our efforts to keep you updated in between issues of the Tuesday Toolbox, the HBAGTA has a new
Covid-19 Updates and Resources webpage. The updated Governor's Stay Home Executive Order is available to read on the webpage.
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Exclusive for HBA Members
Free Live Webinars via Zoom
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The HBA of Michigan and HBAs throughout the state are working together to offer members free live webinars during this time.
Links have been emailed to you through your email you have on file with the HBAGTA.
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HBAGTA HISTORY CORNER
COMMITTED TO A HIGHER STANDARD FOR 50 YEARS!
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Roger Papineau
The Man, The Myth, The Legend
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When you are at the HBA office for a meeting or a training event, did you realize that you were sitting in the Roger Papineau Professional Development Center? The lower level conference room is named in the honor of 2-time Past President and builder, Roger Papineau.
Roger served as HBA President in 1996 and again in 2007. He has made it his mission to work on the local, state and national levels to decipher the building codes and bylaws we use every day. Roger has been a tireless advocate on all things legislative and their effect on us as builders. His hours spent and his miles driven have been many.
In 2008, Executive Officer Kathy Maisonville and the Board of Directors moved to honor Roger for his 25+ years of service to the building industry. On January 31, 2008 a surprise Roast and Toast was held. The Top of the Park was secured, and Roger was duped into showing up for a dinner party in his honor. Generous donations from our members came in to pay for both the dinner and the signage for the Roger Papineau Development Center wall.
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Annual Member Award Nominations
Nomination Deadline Extended!
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It's that time again - time to nominate your fellow HBAGTA members who have made significant contributions to our Association, the building industry, and/or to the community. Don't be afraid to toot your own horn! Let us know what you've been up to and how you are improving our industry and communities!
Nomination Deadline: May 1, 2020.
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Upcoming General Membership Meetings
May GMM on Schedule
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May General Membership Meeting
May 11th, 4:30 p.m.
Wittock Kitchen & Bath Supply
1610 W. South Airport Road, Traverse City
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$pring $cholarship$ Open
Application Deadline Extended!
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Applications are now being accepted for the HBA Spring Scholarships! The deadline to apply is April 15, 2020 and scholarships will be awarded at our General Membership Meeting on May 11, 2020.
Please share this information with anyone looking for a career in the residential skilled trades!
April 15th Deadline
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2020 Parade of Homes Postponed
New Dates Coming Soon
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Regarding the 2020 HBAGTA Parade of Homes, we feel the need to postpone; as our HBAGTA builders are abiding by our Governor’s health precautionary, they will necessarily postpone the date construction wraps up on the participating homes. We are actively assessing the best date to reschedule and will update HBAGTA members soon.
We look forward to a successful and fun experience for our eager public , HBAGTA Builders, suppliers and Parade of Homes Tour Guide Advertisers. We will see that day soon!
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Thank You to Our Parade of Homes Sponsors
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Exclusive Platinum Sponsor
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Gold and Silver sponsorship opportunities are still available!
Click on the sponsorship level to learn more.
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A Message from Meijer
Temporary Hold on Discount
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“Per the Michigan governor’s Executive Order #2020-42, issued yesterday afternoon, we are restricted in our ability to advertise products that “are not groceries, medical supplies, or items that are necessary to maintain safety, sanitation, and basic operation of residences.” This restriction prohibits us from offering a 10% off general merchandise promotion like the one that was offered to the HBA.
You and your members are valued partners and we will do all that we can to ensure we’re honoring our partnership moving forward.”
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