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vol. 26 #01 October 2009

Board of DirectorsOctober 20, 2009

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2009Home Show

&Parade

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GeneralMembership

MeetingDATE

October 20, 2009

PLACEThe Sky Club

TIME6:00 pm - Cocktails

7:00 pm - Dinner8:00 p.m. - Program

MENUPork Chops

Officers: JEFF CURRIER: President

BJ WELLING: President-elect

JENNIFER NOVOTNY: Treasurer

ROYER, BEVERLY: Executive Officer

Directors:AARON CORDY

ERNIE ECKENDORF

RYAN HYER

RANDY IWANSKI

JEFF KRUPKA

JON MARTY

JOHN PENCE

CLAYTON PITCHER

PAM ZINDA

WBA North Area BuilderVice President: Pam Jewell

Committee ChairsAssociate Advisory: JUDAH HAAS

Awards: STEVE LORANG

Budget & Finance: JENNIFER NOVOTNY

Build A Better WI: PAM JEWELL

By Laws/Procedures: JOHN KRUPKA

Community Service: JOHN PENCE

Education: THOMAS GIROLAMO

Ethics: JOHN KRUPKA

Governmental Affairs: KEITH HELMRICK

Home Show: ERNIE ECKENDORF

Maintenance: JOHN MARTY

Membership: CHAD KRUEGER

P.R.: BRUCE WOYAK

Parade of Homes: BART ADAMS

Program: SUZANNE MURPHY

Scholarship: JEFF KRUPKA

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president’smessageWow, what a great turn out for the September meeting. Good food and drink; also having an opportunity to network with members. The Secretary of WBA, Gary Roehrig gave a short speech on what WBA is doing for its members. The bottom line is WBA was able to keep some ridiculous legislation out and convinced the Governor to veto other legislation that would make it hard for the small business man to survive in this economy. Check the WBA website and you will see what I am talking about.

Out with the old and in with the new... not really. It was a yearly transfer of leadership. Time to give John Pence a much earned rest and put Jeff Currier in the hot seat.

After Secretary Gary Roehrig swore the new group in, I had the privilege to thank John and his lovely wife Heidi for a wonderful job they did for the association. John worked hard even though he did not show it under that calm exterior. Heidi backed her man with reassurances that she will still have him even after GSHBA rung the life out of him.

Speaking of hot seat, it was fun roasting John at the end of the meeting. Sitting in chair, facing the membership, he took it good stride. John was read his rights before the ribbing.

He had the right to be silent ---- but I didn’t think he would•

He had the right to an attorney --- but we did not give him •one

Anything he said would be used against him and if he said •nothing we would make stuff up

He had the right to leave – but we would drag his sorry butt •back.

With all fun aside and after the closing of the meeting, I started my year with people coming up and offering their suggestions, opinions and complaints. I welcome any ideas that would help GSHBA and streamline the year to come. The door or phone is always open.

I thank all the people who put their trust in me.

Jeff Currier

Membership CornerThanks for Renewing Your membership!

BOARD ATTENDANCE REPORT - OCT. 2008 - SEPT. 2009



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Member Since 2005 ADAMS CONSTRUCTION

Member Since 1988 CHET’S PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

Member Since 1989 CURRIER BUILDERS LLC

Member Since 2005 D J RICE DEVELOPMENT LLC

Member Since 2008 DOMBECK CUSTOM CABINETS, LLC

Member Since 1986 J.L. PETERSON BUILDERS LLC

Member Since 1981 KARCH BUILDERS

Member Since 2007 KRAMAR PLUMBING, HEATING AND COOLING, LLC

Member Since 2005 POURED CONCRETE SPECIALISTS, INC.

Member Since 2006 PRECISION GLASS AND DOOR, LLC

Member Since 1985 RENKEN INSULATION

Member Since 1982 RICHARD’S PLUMBING, HEATING & AC, LLC

Member Since 1982 WESTLAND INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

FAIVRE IMPLEMENT, INC. BRETT FAIVRE

THE PEACHTREE COMPANIES SHOWROOM AND OUTLET CENTER JEFF MROZEK

CERTAPRO PAINTERS OF CENTRAL WISCONSIN TOM OBERMAYR

ENERGY WISE INSULATION LLC STEVE HENKE

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BANNACH’S CUSTOM FURNITURE & MILLWORK JUSTIN BANNACH

HANNEMAN’S TILING SCOTT HANNEMAN

FIRST CHOICE PAINTING MIKE FLISAKOWSKI

JIM GITTER’S DESIGNER WALL FINISHES JIM GITTER

B. CREATIVE LLC KRISTIN BLENKER

AMHERST EXCAVATING LLC ROBERT LEA

JON BETKER MASONRY JON BETKER

SHOEMAKER ELECTRICAL HEATING AND COOLING, LLC MICHAEL STOCKWELL

MILL CREEK MASONRY PATRICK BYRUM

HYER STANDARDS LLC EILEEN DAVIS

BROCK’S DRYWALL CHAD BROCK

BULL WELDING AND FABRICATION JACOB CARRIVEAU

LANDMARK GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC CASEY KARCH

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CORDY, AARON Total Present 9 Total Excused 3 Total Absent 0

CURRIER, JEFF Total Present 12 Total Excused 0 Total Absent 0

ECKENDORF, ERNIE Total Present 9 Total Excused 3 Total Absent 0

HYER, RYAN Total Present 11 Total Excused 1 Total Absent 0

IWANSKI, RANDY Total Present 9 Total Excused 2 Total Absent 1

KRUPKA, JEFF Total Present 10 Total Excused 2 Total Absent 0

NOVOTNY, JENNIFER Total Present 11 Total Excused 1 Total Absent 0

PENCE, JOHN Total Present 12 Total Excused 0 Total Absent 0

PESKIE, DAN Total Present 8 Total Excused 1 Total Absent 3

ROBINSON, MARK Total Present 8 Total Excused 3 Total Absent 1

WELLING, BJ Total Present 10 Total Excused 2 Total Absent 0

ZINDA, PAM Total Present 10 Total Excused 2 Total Absent 0

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The Golden Sands Builder Member of the Year Award is presented to a builder member who exemplifies the Associations’ commitment to the community and the industry.

Hyer Construction Inc. has been a member of GSHBA since 2003.

Ryan has served on the Board of Directors since 2005, has chaired the 2009 Home Show, 2008-Parade of Homes, 2007-Education and 2006-Scholarship Committees and has been a member of the Membership and Nominating Committees. In 2009 Hyer Construction was a Major Sponsor for the Home and Garden Show.

Currently he is a Director on the GSHBA Board.

Ryan Hyer – Builder Member of the Year


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The Associate Member of the Year Award is presented to an individual whose commitment and generosity has been an example to others.

Welling Woodworks, Inc has been a member since 1999.

BJ has served on the Board of Directors since 2005.

He has chaired the 2009-P.R., 2008-Awards and 2005- Home Show Committees and has been a member of the Membership and Parade of Homes committees. BJ’s commitment to helping the building industry and our local association made him the obvious choice for this award. Currently he is the President-elect on the GSHBA Board.

BJ Welling – Associate Member of the Year

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Thanks to the following GSHBA members who volunteered their time and talents to make a difference

in our Association. (list on next pages)

Thank you toLance Korpidlowski,

L.K. Enterprises, Inc. fortaking care of the

GSHBA lawnthis past summer.

Leaving the Board

Associate AdvisoryChair - ROB ERBESERBES CONSTRUCTION, LTD

Co-chair - JUDAH HAASALCHEMY CONCRETE, INC.

AwardsChair - ADRIAN ALBRECHTSNOWBELT FIREPLACE & STOVE,

Co-Chair - STEVE LORANGSTOCK BUILDING SUPPLY

JOHN PENCE, SNOWBELT FIREPLACE & STOVE, INC

JEFF CURRIER, CURRIER BUILDERS LLC

BJ WELLING, WELLING WOODWORKS, INC

Budget & FinanceChair - JENNIFER NOVOTNYTHE PORTAGE COUNTY BANK

Build A Better WIChair - RICHARD MEADPOINT HEATING & COOLING

Co-Chair - PAM JEWELLBLENKER CONSTRUCTION, INC

ByLaws/ProceduresChair - JOHN KRUPKAKRUPKA CONSTRUCTION

Community ServiceChair - JEFF CURRIERCURRIER BUILDERS LLC

EducationChair - ERNIE ECKENDORFRADON SPECIALISTS/SAFE AND SECUREINSPECTIONS

Co-Chair - ALEC LINDEHOMESAFE BUILDING PERFORMANCE, INC.

EthicsChair - JOHN KRUPKAKRUPKA CONSTRUCTION

Golf Outing*Chair - SUZANNE MURPHYASSOCIATED BANK

Games - KATHY STAACKSCAFFIDI MOTORS, INC.

Lunch/Dinner Sponsor - CHAD KRUEGERCELLCOM

Member - JOHN PENCESNOWBELT FIREPLACE & STOVE, INC

Member - JEFF CURRIERCURRIER BUILDERS LLC

Raffle - PAM ZINDAUNITED FCS

Raffle - MARY LANEASSOCIATED BANK

Raffle - STEVE LORANGSTOCK BUILDING SUPPLY

Governmental AffairsChair - KEITH HELMRICKCLASSIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. OF

Home ShowAfterglow - SUZANNE MURPHYASSOCIATED BANK

Booth Awards - AARON CORDYSTEVENS POINT LOG HOMES, INC.

Chair - RYAN HYERHYER CONSTRUCTION INC.

Co-Chair - ERNIE ECKENDORFRADON SPECIALISTS/SAFE AND SECUREINSPECTIONS

Curtains - MARY LANEASSOCIATED BANK

Exhibitor Lounge - CHAR LARSONDURALUM SIDING, WINDOWS & SUNROOMS

Food Demonstrations - PAM JEWELLBLENKER CONSTRUCTION, INC


Committee Chairs 2009


P.R. - BJ WELLINGWELLING WOODWORKS, INC

P.R. - placemats - BRUCE WOYAKCENTRAL DOOR SOLUTIONS,

Parking - MICHAEL KACZMAREKSTUD BROTHERS

Seminars - STEVE LORANGSTOCK BUILDING SUPPLY

Ticket Sales - JENNIFER NOVOTNYTHE PORTAGE COUNTY BANK

MaintenanceChair - JEFF CURRIERCURRIER BUILDERS LLC

Co-Chair - JON MARTYJON MARTY'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY, LLC

MembershipChair - KATHY STAACKSCAFFIDI MOTORS, INC.

BRAD DeBOT, AFLAC INSURANCE

RYAN HYER, HYER CONSTRUCTION INC.

PAM ZINDA, UNITED FCS

PAM JEWELL, BLENKER CONSTRUCTION, INC

MARK ROBINSON, ROBINSON HOMES, LLC

MARK CAMALIERI, ABILITY BUILDERS


CLAY PITCHER, CLEAR VALLEY EXTERIORS, LLC

AARON CORDY, STEVENS POINT LOG HOMES, INC.

JEFF CURRIER, CURRIER BUILDERS LLC

BJ WELLING, WELLING WOODWORKS, INC

NominatingChair - JEFF CURRIERCURRIER BUILDERS LLC

JENNIFER NOVOTNY, THE PORTAGE COUNTY BANK

RANDY IWANSKI, IWANSKI CONSTRUCTION LLC

AARON CORDY, STEVENS POINT LOG HOMES, INC.

JOHN KRUPKA, KRUPKA CONSTRUCTION


P.R.Chair - BJ WELLINGWELLING WOODWORKS, INC

Co-Chair - BRUCE WOYAKCENTRAL DOOR SOLUTIONS,

Parade of HomesBooklet - CHRIS STENSBERGStensberg Central Graphics

Chair - JASON BLENKERBLENKER BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

Co-Chair - BART ADAMSADAMS CONSTRUCTION

Map - SCOTT GROHOLSKIPOINT OF BEGINNING, INC.



P.R. - BJ WELLINGWELLING WOODWORKS, INC

P.R. - placemats - BRUCE WOYAKCENTRAL DOOR SOLUTIONS,

Picture Boards/Slide - DAVID SIDOFFCENTRAL DOOR SOLUTIONS,

Tickets/Tour - JENNIFER NOVOTNYTHE PORTAGE COUNTY BANK

ProgramChair - SUZANNE MURPHYASSOCIATED BANK

ScholarshipChair - DAVE PLAISANCEAnchorBank, f.s.b.

Co-Chair - JEFF KRUPKAKRUPKA CONSTRUCTION

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The Leadership Award was established in 2001 to recognize our retiring president.

2009 President John Pence has been actively involved since 2002 and Snowbelt Fireplace & Stove Inc as been a member since 1992. He has served on the Board of Directors since 2002, chaired the Home Show, Membership, Nominating and Scholarship Committees. John also received the Associate of the Year Award in 2004 and President’s Award-2008. As the 2009 President John spearheaded new and exciting ideas to help improve our GSHBA website. He is an extraordinary individual and our association is lucky to have such a dedicated member.

John Pence – Leadership Award

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The President’s Award is presented to a member who has worked tirelessly to benefit the Association. Pam Jewell and Jason Blenker were selected because of their leadership and dedication to building positive relationships between associate members and builder members. Pam has given countless hours to the Association through her involvement in GSHBA as the 2004 President and by serving on a number of GSHBA committees. Pam also received the Builder of the Year Award in 2002 and 2003, Leadership Award in 2005, President’s Award in 2006 and The Outstanding Membership Award in 2007. She is currently the WBA North Area VP. Jason has been actively involved since 2001, was a Board Director from 2005-2007, and has chaired the 2009-Parade of Homes, 2006-P.R. and 2007-Scholarship Committees. In 2009 Blenker Building Systems, Inc. was the Parade of Homes Platinum Sponsor.

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The Outstanding Member Award is presented to the GSHBA member who has benefited the Association over the past year by showing an extraordinary commitment to the membership, the community and the industry. Kathy was the driving force in this year’s membership drive “The Big Hunt” which brought in 22 new members.

She has also served on the Golf Outing, Nominating, and Parade of Homes committees and chaired the 2009-Membership and the 2008-Build A Better Wisconsin committees. Kathy is employed at Scaffidi Motors, Inc. She is an extraordinary individual and the industry is lucky to have such a dedicated advocate.

Kathy Staack – Outstanding Member Award


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At the recent annual Installation & Awards Banquet 2010 GSHBA President Jeff Currier was sworn in along with his 2010 Officers and Board of Directors:President-elect BJ WELLING – WELLING WOODWORKS, INCTreasurer JENNIFER NOVONTY - THE PORTAGE COUNTY BANK

Director members are:AARON CORDY - STEVENS POINT LOG HOMES, INC.ERNIE ECKENDORF – RADON SPECIALISTS/SAFE AND SECURE INSPECTIONS LLCRYAN HYER - HYERCONSTRUCTION INC.RANDY IWANSKI – IWANSKI CONSTRUCTION LLCJEFF KRUPKA - KRUPKA CONSTRUCTION LLCJON MARTY – JON MARTY’S CUSTOM CARPENTRY, LLCJOHN PENCE – SNOWBELT FIREPLACE & STOVE, INC.CLAY PITCHER – CLEAR VALLEY CONSTRUCTION, LLCPAM ZINDA – UNITED FCS

Retiring from the Board are: Dan Peskie – Peskie Builders and Excavating, Inc.

Mark Robinson – Robinson Homes, LLC

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Also honored at the Award Banquet was the 2009 Parade of Homes Platinum Sponsor – Blenker Building Systems, Inc.

2009 Home Show Major Sponsor – Cellcom, Central Door Solutions and Hyer Construction Inc.

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Sub/Supplier NightFor the 2010 Parade of Homes

October 20, 2009 • The Sky Club

Associate members can showcase their companies’ special Parade discount at the October General Membership cocktail hour & meeting.

One of the biggest challenges associate members face is securing business from Parade builder who are already satisfied with a current vendor. The GSHBA Parade of Homes Committee would like to help associate members start to make more business connections by holding a Parade of Homes Cocktail Hour. We hope to encourage builder members to attend the October meeting.

If you would like to offer a product or service at a special discount for parade participants this is your opportunity to present this information to the builders. You will need to arrive at the Sky club at 5:30 p.m. to set-up your table. Bring brochures, literature, plenty of business cards and information on your special discount for parade participants. You will also have a minute during the program to introduce yourself and explain your special discount program.

You must have a special discount for parade participants to take part in the Parade of Homes Cocktail Hour.

Reservations are a must – mail or fax the office by October 16th.

PARADE DATES – JUNE 4th, 5th, 6th 7th

Yes I will attend the Sub/Supplier Night _____________________________________________________________

Name____________________________________ Company Name_________________________________________

The following guest will also attend the October GMM _________________________________________________

Name __________________________________________ Name___________________________________________

OUR SPECIAL FOR THE PARADE WILL BE: ____________________________________________________________

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Prepare for Area Code Relief:Enter 10-Digit Phone Numbers Now

Seven-digit local telephone numbers will soon be a thing of the past. The increasing demand for phone numbers has prompted the need for new area codes and the use of 10-digit calling nationwide. These new area codes impact not only telephone calls but text messaging as well. To ensure that your text message is sent to the correct person, it is recommended that you enter all ten digits of the phone number –regardless if it is a local or long-distance number. During the next few years, the 534 area code will be added to the geographic region currently served by 715, and the 274 area code will be added to the 920 geographic area. This means that you may have a 715 area code, but the phone number for the new business next door may have a 534 area code. New telephone lines in the current 715 area code region may be assigned the 534 area code as soon as August 14, 2010. Mandatory 10-digit calling will begin in the 715 area code region on July 17, 2010. Dates for the new 274 area code in the current 920 geographic area have not yet been determined. Calls that were considered local before the introduction of the new area code will continue to be local calls, and the procedure for placing long-distance calls from landline phones will remain the same (1 + area code + 7-digit telephone number). However, local calls placed without an area code after July 17, 2010, will not be completed. The best way to stay ahead of these changes – and ensure that your calls and messages are received – is to start using all ten digits now. Get into the habit of keying in the area code along with the seven-digit phone number when you program your fax machine, enter a person in the contact list on your wireless phone and print business cards or other materials that include your telephone number. By getting ahead of the game, the change should have little effect when the change is official.

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