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Tuesday Toolbox March 17, 2020

Executive Officer's Message

What Can You Do To Help?

COVID-19 is at the top of the list of community concerns right now, and new developments seem to pop up almost hourly. We realize that you want to be safe and careful of the community, while keeping your business operational. So I would like to share these suggestions that we have received over the last few days.

The State of Michigan has a website devoted to information about the pandemic ( https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus), which is a good resource for all of us. Among their recommendations:

Learn about the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK, and Individuals at risk of severe illness should consider staying at home to avoid others who are sick.
Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as doorknobs, keyboards, cell phones and light switches.
Communicate and reinforce best practices for washing hands and covering coughs and sneezes.
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Fore! 2020 HBA Golf Outing!

May 28th @ Crystal Mountain!

Registration is now open for the 2020 HBA Golf Outing at Crystal Mountain! Get your foursome registered today! Limited to 64 teams! Choose your course - Mountain Ridge or Betsie Valley, course selection is on a first come, first serve basis, so register today!

There are also sponsorship opportunities available including Hole Sponsorships and Wow! Raffle Item Sponsors, contact Najwa today to become a sponsor and to register your foursome!

Registration Form

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Applications are now being accepted for the HBA Spring Scholarships! The deadline to apply is March 31, 2020 and scholarships will be awarded at our General Membership Meeting on April 13, 2020.

Please share this information with anyone looking for a career in the residential skilled trades!

March 31st Deadline

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Chili Cook-Off Results!

Another Great GMM!

Thank you Bay View Flooring for hosting our March General Membership Meeting and Annual Chili Cook-Off! It was a fun informative night that started with hearing from Chris Forsyth with Grand Traverse County followed by chili tasting and networking. As the votes were being counted we were honored to hear from HBA of Michigan's President Mike Flory and Executive Officer Bob Filka! Announcements and a guessing game of who's who from a couple of pictures from the HBA archives led up to announcing our chili cook-off winners.

Congratulations to Dovetail Custom Cabinets, Distinctive Glass, Builders FirstSource, and Peterson McGregor for your award winning chili! Thank you to our other contenders: Michigan Gutters, Remax Bayshore Properties, Designs by Andrea, Gosling Czubak, Northwestern Michigan College, Bay View Flooring, Owens Soft Water, J. Scott Smith Visual Designs, The Talon Group, and Team Bob's.

Time to Toot Your Own Horn!

Annual Member Award Nominations

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: April 1, 2020.

Nomination Form

Strike Up the Band!

Parade Dates June 18-21, 2020

Parade favorites and first time entrants will be marching your way this June! Bay Area Contracting, Broad Condominium, Clearwater Builders, CMB Construction, MAC Custom Homes, Pathway Homes, and Scott Norris Construction will be showcasing their craftsmanship in one of the most popular events in Northern Michigan. The Parade of Homes will be marching through June 18-21, 2020.

Thank You to Our Parade of Homes Sponsors

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Gold and Silver sponsorship opportunities are still available!

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HBAGTA HISTORY CORNER

COMMITTED TO A HIGHER STANDARD FOR 50 YEARS!

Leading the Way

Strong Women at the Helm

As we celebrate the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area 50 Year mile mark we'd like to give a special acknowledgment to our Past Female Presidents. Over the past 50 years, there have been 3 women Presidents of the HBAGTA.

As the only second-generation Past President, Sally Erickson brought her commitment and dedication to our community and served both in 1998 and again in 2005. Sally followed in her father, Richard Erickson's footsteps who served as President in 1982. Angie Glynn served as the President in 2001 and carried on a familial legacy following her husband's, Mark Glynn former term in 1995. Marcy Hurst was our third woman President in 2018. All these women have been instrumental in carrying on a strong legacy with continued success with our Home Expo and Parade of Homes and member events.

With the support of the Board of Directors, committee members and volunteers continued growth has been achieved through the scholarship program, strategic planning, education, sustained bylaws, legislative awareness and participation and on-going involvement and dedication within our community under their leadership. Our local HBAGTA community has continued to thrive over the years and it is our pleasure to thank and acknowledge these talented and committed women for their contribution to our association and community.