Tool Box S U M M R 2 0 1 0 In This Issue President s Message... Women s Council Parade of Homes Raffle Winner New Members Fall Golf Outing HBA Iowa Member Rebate Program Calendar of Events Summer is here and we have to feel fortunate that the Ames area builders are busy. State and national reports show that the tax credit program drove our brief spurt of business. The new home market in many areas has stalled again as lenders continue to be very conservative and builders are cautious. Thanks to all who supported the Parade of Homes. Our attendance was up dramatically and advertising sales very strong. We appreciate the support of our AHBA members and the Ames community. We continue to grow and update the event each year. We raised several thousand dollars for our AHBA Scholarship Fund thanks to the fabulous entries and strong attendance. The County Supervisor election will soon be upon us. The outcome sets the tone of how development and building in Story County will be supported. As an organization, we have shown we can be a positive influence for our industry, let s do this again. Support your candidates by donations of time and money. Feel free to contact Randy Rathert, Government Affairs Committee Chairman, with any questions or concerns. David Brown, our Chief Building Official, is seeking direct input from our builder members and appropriate subcontractors, on the upcoming code changes. In particular, an ongoing review of the permitting process is receiving an examination to become more effective. Please express your concerns as David is doing his best to consider input from all sources as we go forward. The fall schedule of meetings is shaping up, the fall golf outing has been announced, the Chili Cook-off will be back, an ISU coach are just several of the events to look forward as we resume monthly meetings in September. Meeting ideas are always welcome. Kirk Geist AHBA President 515/240-8166 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS... President Kirk Geist Alternate State Mary Fitch 1st Vice-President Brad Heemstra National Director Mary Fitch 2nd Vice-President Mary Fitch Members Jon Zeigler Randy Rathert, Jon Hunziker Secretary/Treasurer Steve Shuey Jon Mullenbach, Clint Evans Past President Jake Hanson Wm Council Lori Miner/Jane Houk State Directors Jake Hanson, Randy Rathert Ex-Officio David Brown
P A G E 2 Greetings from the Women s Council! Hello all! Hope everyone is having a great summer! The Women's Council is continuing to assist the ACCESS women's shelter with a bathroom remodeling project. We are currently waiting for their decision on possibly installing a washer and dryer into the old bathroom which is being converted to a closet. Thank you to all of you who supported our dog house raffle during the Parade of Homes. We hope that the Mowery family of Ames is enjoying the new addition to their back yard. Congratulations on the successful Parade of Homes this year! Thanks to everyone for your support! - Co-Presidents, Jane Houk and Lori Miner Congratulations to TIM ORDAL of Ames. Tim and his wife won the Parade of Homes Raffle prize for viewing all 8 homes! Thanks to Nebraska Furniture Mart for sponsoring the raffle. Welcome New Members! Drury Construction Jeff Drury 515/231-1060 wood763@mchsi.com Remodelor/builder Pat Brown Agency -State Farm Pat Brown 515/233-1295 pat.brown.bzr7@statefarm.com Insurance The Cardinal Group Bill Woodward 515/231-3226 bwoodward@friedrich-realty.com Commercial Property Management Central States Roofing Harlan Hanson 515/232-9133 info@csroofing.com Roofing Contractor Tax, Accounting, & Payroll Services Klatt & Associates, CPA, PC Payroll Services of Iowa, Inc. 617 Duff, P.O. Box 310, Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 232-5642 Fax: (515) 233-4167 Dave Klatt, CPA Janet Brimeyer, CPA www.klatt-assoc.com
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Ames Home Builder s 2010 Fall Golf Outing Ames Golf & Country Club Monday, September 13 12:00 Noon Shot Gun Start $55/Person or $220/Foursome (Registration at 11:00 am) Please restrict your registration to this form only Players: Company: Dinner Only ($20.00): Registrations are on a first come basis and will not be accepted by FAX, phone or email. Any questions please contact Stacy at 515/460-5550 or ameshomebuilders@msn.com Please include check payable to: Ames Home Builders Association with your registration form or Credit Card # Exp. date Return Registration Form and Payment to: Ames Home Builders Golf Outing, PO Box 864, Ames 50010 ** Sponsorships for the Outing Are Being Accepted. ** AGCC will take care of scoring the tournament. Golfers are limited to 144 At the Ames Golf & Country Club, proper attire for golf is of extreme importance. All golfers must wear shoes, but are not allowed to wear golf shoes with metal spikes. All golfers are required to wear shirts with collars and denim is not allowed.
A Message from: HBA Iowa Member Rebate Program Q2 10 The Member Rebate Program has been a successful program for the Builder and Remodeler members that have taken advantage of the program. We would like to have more of the membership participate in this great program. To accomplish this, your State HBA and the program administrators have developed a website for our program. You can put a link to this site on your website to make marketing the program easy. The address is: www.hbarebates.com/hbaiowa This website has the information on the Member Rebate Program, current Newsletter, Online Registration, and Rebate Claim Forms. All of your Builder or Remodeler members can claim for all homes, remodeling projects, or multi-family units completed from January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010 and the deadline for submission is August 18 th, 2010. The new July 10 Newsletter is now available for you to send to your Builder members: http://hbarebates.com/ uploads/ HBA_Iowa_Member_Rebate_Program _July_10_Newsletter.pdf This is an excellent opportunity for you and your members to take advantage of a proven program that works as a great tool for recruitment and retention. For additional information or questions, please call 866-849-8400 or via email at: info@hbarebates.com. Thank you, Rich Robinson Program Administrator HBA Iowa Member Rebate Program
2010 Calendar of Events September 13 Fall Golf Outing Ames Golf and CC 11 am Registration 12 Noon Shot Gun Start REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED! Building A Solid Future for the Residents of Story County The Ames Home Builders Association is committed to helping make Ames and surrounding communities better places to live, work, and raise families. We are a nonprofit trade association affiliated with the Iowa Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). At all levels, the goal of the Association is to provide safe, decent, affordable housing for America's citizens. ameshomebuilders.com Ames Home Builders Association PO Box 864 Ames IA 50010 ameshomebuilders@msn.com