November 11th
Membership Meeting

Plan to join us on Wednesday, November 11th for our Membership Meeting at the
South Station Restaurant, Rutland, Vermont. We are having a Table Top Night where members can showcase their products and services to other members.
The cost is $25 for a 6-foot table (glass top tables/no tablecloths). Dinner is additional (see front page for meal choice).

You can choose to be a sponsor for $100 that includes: one dinner,
6 foot table for display, 2x2 ½ inch ad in Dec. Newsletter (camera ready), business mentioned in Dec. Newsletter and in meeting email reminder, name on thank you sign.

Arrive by 6pm to browse and your dinner could be FREE! We will enter names of those who arrive by 6pm in a drawing for 1 free dinner.

There will also be a guest speaker, Brian Lake from All-Ways Accessible, who will talk about “Planning for your Clients Future with Residential Elevators”.

RSVP by FRIDAY, Nov. 6th
before NOON (802)773-0672.
No shows or cancellations
will be responsible to pay
for dinners reserved.
MEMBERS: Wear spike pins/clothing & receive an extra 50/50 ticket when you buy one!]


Door Prizes Needed

We are in need of door prizes for our monthly meetings. Call (802)773-0672 if you can donate.


Meeting Notes

Our October Membership Meeting was free for attendees. Thanks to Efficiency Vermont for sponsoring the dinner, and to Jeff Gephart who was the speaker.
Congratulations to these door prize winners: Bob Parker, Mike Elliott, Bill Badger, Jerry Stearns, Chad Stoddard. Congratulations also
to Jason Tabor for winning the
50/50 drawing. Thanks to prize donors: Efficiency Vermont, Casella Waste Management, RK Miles, Smith Buick Pontiac GMC, Parksite, Gilmore Home Center.


Call for Nominations

It is time to submit nominations for the HBRA-SV 2010 Officers and Board of Directors. Deadline to submit nominees is Monday, November 9th. You can call or fax to (802)773-0672, or email cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com.


Committees

We are looking for committee members for the following: Legislative, Membership, Home Show, Excellence Awards. It’s a
great opportunity to get involved.
If interested, call Sherri 773-0672.


Excellence in
Housing Awards

We are now accepting entries for our 11thAnnual Excellence in Housing Awards to be held on February 3, 2010. These awards recognize the outstanding projects completed by our members!

There will be a power point presentation at the awards banquet where all entries will be viewed and winners highlighted. We will send out press releases to newspapers in our membership area, and if you win, will send one specific to your business to the paper of your choice. You will also be mentioned in our monthly newsletter, where winners will be featured. Associate members are encouraged to enter “best feature by an associate member” and “best website”. Watch for a mailing coming soon. See insert for sponsor information.


Member Directory
Reserve your ad space now…
see insert for sizes and prices!


Legislative

Legislation was introduced in Senate to Extend Energy Efficiency Tax Incentives and Create Incentives to Having Home Energy Ratings and Certification to Conduct Home Energy Ratings.
The $2,000 tax credit for energy efficient homes will expire on January 1, 2010 unless extended by Congress. Bi-partisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to extend the $2,000 credit to December 31, 2012 and create a $5,000 credit for homes that use 50% less whole house energy than the 2004 IECC (50 HERS Index). The bill was co-sponsored by Senators Olympia Snowe (R-ME), Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). In addition, the legislation:
-Creates a $200 tax credit for the cost of a home energy rating.
-Creates a $500 tax credit for the cost of training and certifying home performance auditors to conduct home energy ratings.
-Increases the amount of the tax incentive for commercial buildings to $3.00 per square foot.
It is critical that your voice is heard in Washington. Contact your Senators and urge them to support legislation to extend the tax credit for energy efficient homes.


Annual Grand Raffle

Our 12th Annual Raffle is underway. Tickets have been mailed to members. This year, more than ever, we are counting on each member to sell your assigned tickets. If you are unable to do so, it is extremely important that you return all tickets that are not sold as soon as possible and no later than November 15th, so that we can try and sell them {Return to: HBRA of Southern Vermont, P.O. Box 784, Rutland, VT 05702}.

We have printed 600 tickets and usually average about 220 tickets sold each year. They are $10 each. The winners will be drawn at the December 9th Holiday Party. Prizes are: 1st Place $500; 2nd Place $250; 3rd Place $100; $75 seller of most tickets; $75 seller of winning 1st Place ticket. We’d like to have all tickets sold by November 30th...If there are any left after that, we will continue to sell them until the drawing at our Holiday Party.
Thank you for your commitment to our association! Any questions, please call (802)773-0672.


Thanks for renewing

-Wayne Wilson Jr. Excavating
-LaValley Building Supply
-Vermont Housing Finance Agency
-Sherwin-Williams Co. Paints
-Tri-State Basement Systems


Member Discounts

Discounts offered by members for members! Do business with a member!
§ Breznick Woodworking--Poplar Lumber 1x --$.89 LF; 1x6--$1.29LF; 1x12--$2.59LF; Red Pine flooring T&G 1x10, $1.89 LF; Cash price, 400’ min.(802)824-5885
§ 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 & Argon Gas for ea. 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 installed alarm system
§ 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
§ Toolcraft Rental & Sales and Green Mountain Rental & Sales--10% disc.
§ 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
§ Cocoplum Appliances--wholesale prices on major home appliances
§ Initial Ideas--15% off any embroidered garments that are purchased from them
§ LaValley Building Supply--5% off 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% off on non-sale items
§ Densmore Electrical Supply
§ r.k. Miles--contractor pricing
§ Rubino Landscaping & Maintenance--10% off spring clean-up
If you would like to offer a discount to members, please call (802)773-0672 or email cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com.


Member Spotlight
Your business could be here during our monthly member spotlight. Email a paragraph cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com.

 


General Monthly Meeting

November 11th
Table Top Night and
Speaker (All-Ways Accessible)
South Station Restaurant, Rutland

December 9th
Holiday Party


Board Meetings held 5:15 PM

Newsletter Advertising Rates
*All ads must be camera-ready.
Member ad rates (at the time of publication):

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!
Multiple discounts available.

Registered Vermont Builder/Remodeler Program

Are you ready to join the elite ranks of the state's top builders and remodelers?

Becoming a Registered Vermont Builder/Remodeler is your sign to clients and colleagues that you are a member of this unique group.

Interested? Please contact the program administrator, the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Vermont at 802-876-6200 or visit the Registered Builder/Remodeler Website at www.vtregisteredbuilder.com.
You will be able to download the Registered Builder/Remodeler Application, as well as the policies.


Health Insurance

We offer both Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health Insurance plans for members! Call (802)773-0672.


Affiliate Membership…

…allows employees of HBRA-SV members to also become members of our association at a reduced rate and level of service. They can take advantage of insurance discounts, etc. Dues are $55.


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