June 11th
Membership Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, June 11th
for our Monthly Membership Meeting
at RK Miles in Manchester, Vermont (above Window & Door Showroom).

Thanks to our meeting sponsor and presenter, Ethan Foster from Marvin
& Integrity, who will be providing the FREE buffet dinner! There will also
be a cash bar. Attendees will learn about new window and door products from Marvin & Integrity. Special thanks to RK Miles for letting us use their conference rooms.
Please call (802)773-0672 to RSVP by FRIDAY, JUNE 6TH before NOON.

[MEMBERS: Wear spike pins/clothing & receive an extra 50/50 tix when you buy one!]

 

Building News is published monthly and is available to members of the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont at no charge. For information and/
or ad rates, please contact Sherri Birkheimer Rooker, P.O. Box 784, Rutland, VT 05702, (802)773-0672.
2008 Board of Directors

President
Stewart Barker

1st Vice President
Linda LaCroix

2nd Vice President
John Blanch

Treasurer
Scott Raymond

Secretary
Scott Moore

Immediate Past Pres.
Jeff Findeisen

Board Members:
Steve Ellerin
Dave Fucci
Jeff Gephart
Brian Harrington
Gene Hathaway
Tim Herbert
Peter Jenne
Jeff Larson
Jerry Stearns

Life Members:
Joe Giancola
Jim Mumford

Honorary Members:
Joyce Fredette
Al Ridlon, Sr.

Executive Officer
Sherri Birkheimer Rooker

Email & Website:
cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com
www.cvthomebuilders.com


Door Prizes needed for meeting giveaways and for the Membership Drive!

Call (802)773-0672.


Meeting Notes

Our May Membership Meeting was
held at F.W. Webb in Rutland, Vermont. Attendees enjoyed a delicious free buffet thanks to F.W. Webb. John Blanch did a great job of filling in as the speaker for the Daikin Air Conditioning rep. at the last minute. Thanks to Gilmore Home Center, LaValley Building Supply, Hearth & Cricket Stove Shop, Custom Audio Designs, RK Miles, Giancola Construction and F.W. Webb for donating door prizes. Congratulations to the following winners: Door prizes--Jim Mumford, Frank Lyman, Mike LaCroix, Jeff Findeisen, Mike Southard, Daryle Thomas, Jeff Gephart, Dean Rooker, Barb Giancola, Dave Larson; 50/50--Will Reed; Free dinner--Lee Turner.


June 11th Workshop

HBRA-SV Member, RK Miles in Manchester, is proud to host a one day hands-on building clinic with Gary M. Katz, finish carpentry specialist and nationally recognized author. The Katz Roadshow clinic will focus on installing exterior trim, replacement windows, built-in's and bookcases, and crown molding, as well as helpful tips & techniques that will save you time and money. The event will take place at Riley Rink on June 11th from 8:30am to 2:30pm. To guarantee a seat, please RSVP to Tammy Heaton, 802-549-5678, or heatont@rkmiles.com.


Membership Drive

Our annual Membership Drive will kick off at the June 11th Meeting through August 20th (Annual Summer Barbecue).

New Member receives:
($190 worth of incentives)
$50 off membership dues *
Free certificate for an HBRA-SV dinner meeting (value up to $30)
Free 3"x 2 1/2' wide ad in Newsletter (value $30...submit camera-ready)
4 foot table space at Table Top Night in November (value $25)
Extra $25 off 2009 Home Show booth space
$20 off team of four in 2008 Golf Tournament
$10 off ‘09 Directory Ad
[*NOTE: For this promotion, membership dues for a new member (one who hasn’t been an HBRA-SV member in the last 3 years) with the discount is $220; or if they are a member of HBRA-NV, then $95 for the Associate Partnership Program.]

Recruiter receives:
A $20 voucher to be used toward general meeting dinner or membership dues
All entered into a drawing when they recruit a new member for great prizes…the more you recruit, the more chances of winning!
RECRUITER OF MOST NEW MEMBERS receives special prize (must be more than one)!
Remember--with our NAHB Spike Club awards program you can earn even more prizes--pins, plaques, clothing, watches…. Call 773-0672 and request your Spike Brochure.

BONUS: For every 2 qualified prospects for membership submitted {in writing to HBRA-SV}, you get a $5 voucher to be used toward general meeting dinner or membership dues.


Thanks for renewing

C.J. Williams Excavating
Proctor Gas
Densmore Electrical Supply
Suburban Propane
Hackett Valine & MacDonald
Tri-State Basement Services
First Line Security
Hathaway Construction
Laselle Builders

Welcome New Member:
Latson & Latson, LTD.
Edward Latson (802)293-2626
P.O. Box 237, Danby, VT 05739


Advertise in this Newsletter!
See below for rates.
Multiple discounts available.

Newsletter advertising Rates
*All ads must be camera-ready.
Member ad rates (at the time of publication)
for this Newsletter are as follows:
1 column ads:
2"x 2 1/2" wide $20 per month
3"x 2 1/2' wide $30 per month
4"x 2 1/2" wide $40 per month
2 column ads:
2"x 4 1/2" wide $40 per month
3"x 4 1/2" wide $50 per month
4"x 4 1/2" wide $60 per month
Full Page: $110
For non-member rates, add $25
to each ad rate above.

Inserts available:
One-page Insert $70 (non-member $95)
Two-page insert $100 (non-member $125)
24 lb. paper used in rates quoted.
150 copies of the insert must be dropped off by the date set. Call (802)773-0672!

Discounts for Members

Discounts offered by members for members! Do business with a member!
Portland Glass--$25 off insurance deductible on Auto Glass. Free one year road hazard guarantee. Purchase vinyl replacement or new construction windows and receive FREE Low E and Argon Gas for each window ($60 savings).
Allen Pools & Spas--$500 off purchase of New HotSpring or Tiger River Spas, Saunatech Sauna or Splash SuperPool AND 10% Off in-stock chemicals & accessories.
First Line Security--10% off an installed alarm system.
Labor Ready--$50 off Labor Coupons
Liberty Mutual--offering 5% discount on home, auto, renters and recreational vehicles insurance
Alderman Chevrolet--supplier pricing for all members (this pricing normally reserved for direct suppliers of GM)
Killington Cabinets--up to 45% discount on kitchen cabinets. Plus, significant discounts on tile, hardwood flooring, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and countertops
The First National Bank of Orwell - Free Appraisal with any Purchase, Refinance or Construction/Renovation Loan in 1st Lien Position.
Casella Waste Management--one Week free use of portable toilets for every roll-off container
Toolcraft Rental & Sales and Green Mountain Rental & Sales--10% discount at with proof of membership
Vermont Builder/Architect Magazine--25% one-time discount for new members on first ad, existing members can also get discount if they haven’t previously advertised in the magazine
Cocoplum Appliances--wholesale prices on major home appliances
Initial Ideas--15% off any embroidered garments that are purchased from them
LaValley Building Supply--5% discount on most items
Safeguard Business Systems--15% discount on ANY item in their catalogs purchased in 2008. This includes reorders of items for any current customer with Safeguard.
The Granite Group
Sherwin-Williams--On top of discount program, " Which varies due to type and volume of account," they offer 2 Free Purdy brushes for filling out a commercial credit application
FW Webb
Gilmore Home Center--10% discount on non-sale items
Densmore Electrical Supply
r.k. Miles--contractor pricing with proof of membership


Excellence in
Housing Awards

Start taking photos now so you are ready to enter your projects (single family homes, commercial projects, masonry, painting, and more) for our annual Housing Awards. Entries accepted starting in October. (802)773-0672.


Member input needed!

We would like to involve members in “taking our events to the next level.” We need input during some brain-storming meetings. [volunteers to work on/at the events are always needed!]

Are you interested in being a part of the planning for some of our events?
-Excellence in Housing Awards
-Home & Recreation Show
-Golf Tournament


We would also like to focus on growing our membership. Would you be interested in helping to develop a plan
for membership growth and the membership drive? Call Sherri at the HBRA-SV office (802)773-0672.


Web Links

We are excited to offer HBRA-SV members links from our website!
(You can add your email address
If you do not have a website.)
The cost is $25 per year per link.

To get your website linked, please
send in your website address and a
check made payable to HBRA-SV,
P.O. Box 784, Rutland, VT 05702.
Questions? Call (802)773-0672.


Congratulations

Congratulations to HBRA-SV Member, Matthew Yakovleff of Highlands Construction, for recently becoming
a Certified Green Professional as designated by The NAHB University
of Housing!


Safety Seminars

OSHA Recordkeeping and Workers’ Compensation Claims hosted by Northwestern Occupational Health--June 5, 12:30pm-4:30pm; Northwestern Medical Center, St. Albans Conference room 2; $50; NOHinfo@nmcinc.org or 802-524-1223.

Vermont Safety & Health Council Special Environmental Topic Seminar & Annual Meeting @ IBM, Essex Jct.--June 11,
VSHC Members Free; Non-members $12. Pre-registration for the tour is required. Maureen Johnson 802-769-3935 or maureenj@us.ibm.com. www.vshc.org

Vermont Safety & Health Council June Ergonomic Seminar at Cabot Creamery
in Cabot, VT--June 12, VSHC Members FREE; non-members $10. Sue Murray at Cabot 802-229-9361 x 2369 or smurray@cabotcheese.com. www.vshc.org

Prevention Strategies for Electrical Hazards--June 23, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM; Vermont Technical College, Williston, VT. Course Fee Covered by Susan B Harwood Grant. 1-800-834-6472 or bethd@shcnne.org.


General Monthly Meetings

June 11th
RK Miles (Manchester location)
Sponsor: Marvin & Integrity

July 9th
Vermont State Employees Credit Union


August 20th
Summer Barbecue


September 24th
Golf Tourney

October 8th
Efficiency Vermont

November 12th
Table Top Night

December 10th
Holiday Party

Board Meetings held 5:15 PM

Newsletter printed by:
Quickprint of Rutland,
194 Seward Rd., Rutland, Vermont (802)775-1029