President’s Message April 2014 Vol. 51, No. 4
President’s Message
Contents President’s Message 3 Upcoming Events 4 OSHA 10-Hour & First Aid/CPR Training 4 Tour of Remodeled Homes 5 Spring Parade of Homes 6 Parade of Homes Requirements 7 LHBCF Golf Tournament 8 Tribute to Youth Guest Speaker: Curtis Tomasevicz 10 Member News 11 HBAL Expansion 11 Earth Day: The History of A Movement 12 Tips for Tornado Season 13 Chili Cook-Off 14-17 Reservations About The Dollar 18 April is New Homes Month 19 New Members 20 Directory Changes 20 Renewals 21 Cancellations 21 New Home Sales Bounce Back in January 22 Online vs. Offline Marketing 24 Minimize Waste with These Home Design and Renovation Strategies 25 Building Permits 26
Mike Kinning HBAL President Whether competing for prizes in the Interior & Residential Design Contests, applying for scholarships for graduating high school seniors or participating in one of our NAHB Student Chapters, students find value in interacting with our members. Many of these students will be recognized at what has become the Annual Tribute to Youth meeting to be held April 21st, 2014. Olympic medalist Curt Tomasevicz will present “Have No Fear” as he uses examples from his experiences to motivate those in attendance. You are encouraged to attend and RSVP early! Another youth program requested annually by students is the Job Shadow event taking place in May 2014. This program works with local high schools to provide an opportunity for students to visit multiple projects at various stages of the construction process to better understand the process and opportunities within our industry. If you are interested in assisting, please notify the HBAL office. “Potential has a shelf life.” – Margaret Atwood I encourage you to share your wisdom and experiences. Award winning or complete failure makes no difference as each offers an understanding to those more youthful, full of energy and dreams, but short on experience.
Home Builders Association of Lincoln
Executive Committee
National Directors
6100 S. 58th Street, Suite C, Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 423-4225 phone • (402) 423-4251 fax www.hbal.org • info@hbal.org
Mike Kinning, President
Justin Johnson Mike Kinning Dan Klein, Sr. Jeff Bielenberg, Alternate Perry Haralson, Alternate Mike May, Alternate
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Mike May, President Elect Justin Johnson, 1st Vice President Perry Haralson, 2nd Vice President Lori Pippitt, CKD, CGR, CAPS, Secretary Bob Bryant, Treasurer Mike Rezac, Immediate Past President Mike Benker, Executive Vice President
Board of Directors Mark Aksamit, Taylor Ashburn, Jess Baker, CGP, Jeff Bielenberg, Roger Bumgarner, Ruth Hietbrink, Eric Hoke, Bo Jones, Matt Kleinschmit, Jerry Maher, CGP, CAPS, CGB, Lance Roach, Ken Svoboda
National Life Directors Jim Christo, CGR, CGB, Steve Fulton, CGP, Joe Hampton, Duane Helmink, John Hoppe, Jr., Ward Fred Hoppe, Joe McKee, Robert Peterson, J. Greg Schwinn, Bob Stephens
Past Presidents Jerry Boyce, Mike Goings, Lois Hartzell, GMB, CSP, Rick Krueger, Dan Kubr, Donn Mann, Sam Manzitto, Roger Reynolds, CGR, CAPS, Greg Shinaut
Remodelers Council AnDee Harris
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