The Foundation Newsletter - November
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November
2014
In This Issue
Member Advantage
Board of Directors
MCHBA Mission
November Membership Mingle
December Officer Installation & Holiday Party
Membership Update
2014 Training
Better Buildings: Better Business Conference
2015
Quick Links
NAHB Member Discounts
NAHB
WBA
Put Your Membership to Work Now!
Money-saving discounts that benefit your
business, your employees, and your family.
Take advantage of savings, discounts and
special promotions available to you and your
fellow members of the NAHB. Go online now
for this great benefit of your local association
membership.
www.nahb.org/MA
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
President: Dan Schneider
President-Elect: Lawrence Hansen
Secretary: Mark Pekarske
Treasurer: Chad Zeller
Past President: Mike Howe
DIRECTORS
Connie Barbier
Brandon Bartow
Paul Braun
Kari Johnsrud
Bill Nichols
Tim Petersen
Bill Nichols
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President's Letter
Dear Tracy,
What a beautiful fall it has been! As we embark and embrace the
upcoming holiday season, I invite you to consider investing in a gift to
yourself. Often times these next couple months get so busy and stressful,
it is nice to take time to protect ourselves from getting overwhelmed. I
recently came across the "Four Agreements" as discussed fully in a book
by Don Miguel Ruiz.
1. Be Impeccable with your word: speak with honesty and integrity.
Say only what you mean and avoid using words to speak against
yourself or others.
2. Don't take anything personally: Nothing others do is because of
you. What others do or say is a projection of their own reality. When
you are immune to the opinion and action of others, you won't
suffer.
3. Don't make assumptions: Ask questions and express what you
really want and need. Communicate clearly with others to avoid
misunderstandings, sadness, and drama.
4. Always do your best: your best will change from moment to
moment. Remember simply do your best under your current
circumstance and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse, and
regret.
Keep these in mind and they may just be the best gift you can give
yourself and in turn give to those that surround you.
I look forward to seeing you all at the November Mix and Mingle at Bitter
Neumann Appliance TV Furniture, as well as our Christmas Party at
Knox's Silver Valley.
Respectfully,
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WBA DIRECTORS
Brandon Bartow*
Mike Check*
Kari Johnsrud
Mike Howe
Mark Pekarske
Jim Reif*
*Life Director
NAHB DIRECTOR
Director: Brandon Bartow
Senior Life Director: Mike Check
MCHBA Office
Executive Officer: Tracy Benter
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Dan Schneider
Schneider & Schneider Construction
Nov. Membership Mingle
Bitter Neumann Appl. TV Furnitre
Bitter Neuman Appliance TV
Furniture is hosting a membership
mingle to showcase the products and
services they have to offer to their customers, the community and MCHBA
members. Bitter Neumann is a family owned Appliance, Electronic,
Furniture, and Mattress store with locations in Manitowoc and Sheboygan.
Come out and mingle with other MCHBA members and build some new
connections!
[email protected]
www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com -See more at:
http://www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com/pdf/2014_11_20mingle.pdf
MCHBA Mission
Manitowoc County Home Builders
Association, a professional not-for-profit
organization of builders and related
businesses, promotes attainable, safe and
quality housing. We serve our members and
our communities through education,
government affairs and public service.
Dec. Officer Installation & Holiday Party
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5:30p
6:00p
6:30p
7:00p
The Foundation Newsletter
The "Foundation" is the official monthly
publication of the Manitowoc County Home
Builders Association. The acceptance of
advertising in this newsletter does not indicate
approval or endorsement of the advertiser or
advertiser's product by MCHBA. The MCHBA
makes no warranties and assumes no
responsibility for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained
here in. The opinions expressed in the articles
are not necessarily the opinions of the
Manitowoc County Home Builders
Association.
Knox's Silver Valley
The MCHBA Officer Installation & Holiday Party will
be held on December 11th.
Social with cash bar
Installation of Officers
Dinner will be served
Jolly Pranksters Entertainment
Dinner Includes: Prime rib, broasted chicken, baked potato, steamed
vegetables, rolls with butter, kneecaps, cookies, coffee and milk. Your
MCHBA memberships includes one (1) meal. Additional meals are $25
per person.
Reservations are required. Please call the office at 920-684-6222 to
register prior to December 4th.
The invite can be found by clicking here.
Join Our Mailing List
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Membership Update
Applications for Approval
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Membership has been applied for and is waiting for Board approval
Kip Gulseth Construction
Pro-View, Inc
Spike T. Peterson
Spike Brandon Bartow
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Simply Hardwood, LLC
Spike Paul Braun
Observing Another Year of MCHBA Membership
We Appreciate Your Continued Support & Involvement!
Braun Building Center
Balzan HR, LLC
Spike B. Bartow
Spike B. Bartow
Cornerstone Concrete
Builders Supply of NE Wisconsin
Spike B. Bartow
Spike J. Koss
Eis Implement
Darboy Stone, Inc
Spike M. Check
Spike B. Bartow
Popps Harbor Town
Maritime Plumbing & Mechanical
Spike B. Bartow
Spike T. Welnicke
Shipbuilders Credit Union
Reinl Accounting
Spike B. Bartow
Spike J. Reif
Members up For Renewal
Thank You in Advance for Renewing Your Membership!
September
Menards
October
Allcox & Associates
Bartow Builders, Inc
GEI Technology
K Bee Window& Siding
Madson Tiling & Excavating
Oak Ridge Custom Cabinets
RCS Painting & Staining
Superior Exteriors & Interiors
Weichert Realtors-CornerStone RE
November
Hardrath Improvements
HJ Martin & Son Inc
Jim Kaderabek Builders LLC
Knox's Silver Valley
Lakeshore Business Interiors
Liska Painting
Lowe's
M & M Drywall & Home Improvement McMullen & Pitz
Mike Howe Builders
Reindl Builders LLC
Towsley's Inc.
TK Hardwood Floors Co LLC
December
Ameristone
Bank First National
Hot Tub Medic
Kersten Painting
Kiel Masonry
Prestige Custom Cabinetry
Schenck SC
Schneider & Schneider Construction Smoky Barbier Heating
Temp Zone Heating
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US Bank
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Cancelled Members
The following members have chosen not to renew their membership
or have been cancelled by NAHB. If you do business with any,
please encourage them to rejoin.
Pajula Construction
Training / Educational Opportunities
Northwoods Superior - Training Opportunity
Accredited continuing education courses for Wisconsin at a great value
and low cost. Classes are underwritten by the Arrowhead Builders
Association and the City of Superior. State you are a MCHBA Member
when registering to receive a discount. HBA Members cost is $50 per
class.
Classes include:
IEBC Commercial Building Codes Part 1 & 2.
NEC Electrical Codes
1 - 2 Family Dwelling Electrical Systems
Commercial Electrical Systems
Lead-Safe Renovator
Initial
Refresher
Building Science: Windows and Doors
DSPS Plumbing
DSPS POWTS
WI UDC - HVAC Design and Equipment
More information and how to register can be found by clicking here.
www.abamn.org
1-218-722-5707
Better Buildings: Better Business Conference 2015
Be Prepared - Grow Your Business - Satisfy Your Customers
The economy is recovering, more people are remodeling or building new
homes, technology is rapidly evolving and laws are changing. Get what it
takes to stay up to date. Enhance your skills and boost your business
savvy. Attend the Better Building: Better Business Conference.
Receive the EARLY BIRD RATE!
When you register at the early bird rate you also get entered to win two
free nights at the Kalahari ($500 value). Deadline for early bird registration
is December 11, 2014.
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Register now at BetterBuildingsWI.org or call 608.210.7176
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