Thank You!! 

A huge thank you goes out to those who have donated door prizes for our meetings in January and February. 

January donations included items from Steve Fellman – Wolf River Habitat for Humanity, Steve & Pat VanGheem – VG Builders, Tom Krause – Cellcom, Trish Kieckhafer – Stone Creations, Rich Raddant – Raddant Electric, Bob & Deb Valentine – Zachow Plumbing, Golden Sands Golf Course, and WRBA.

February donations included items from Gary & Sally Felckowski – Gary’s Doors & Service, Steve Fellman – Wolf River Habitat for Humanity, Tammy Brzeczkowski – Dynamic Designs and WRBA.

We also thank Tammy for being our “Associate of the Month” for February and the sponsor of the February newsletter.  There is still time to sign up for her seminar “Why Should Your Business Have A Website?”

 

Items of Interest??.... 

Sunday, June 26^th, is the annual “Breakfast on the Farm” and one of our members has asked if we would be interested in volunteering to help out with parking cars, etc.  This is a great local event, and I think it sounds like fun!  If we have any interest it might be a great possibility to get some signage or maybe even a booth out there to promote WRBA, but it will require some volunteers!  Anyone interested contact Diane or Scott Breitrick.  Scott can be reached at 715-851-4710.

 

It was also brought up that there have been some updates with the CPR program and I was asked to see if any of our members would be interested in taking a CPR class for a cost of $18.75/person.  Let me know and we’ll see what we can do!

 

Focus on Energy 

WBA and Focus on Energy have been in discussions for some time now exploring the opportunities for growing both association membership as well as increasing the number of builders who participate in the Focus on Energy New Homes Program.  In the process, Focus on Energy will be joining all 25 locals in the state of Wisconsin as members!  This partnership will give us an opportunity for some non-dues revenue and possibly increased membership. Focus on Energy will be promoting membership in the local builders association to their current builders and we will try to get more builders involved in their program as well.

Mark Gotta, Outreach Representative with Focus on Energy is tentatively planning to attend our April meeting at Antlers Supper Club in Bonduel to provide all of you with more information on this program.

 

Benefits of Membership?  They include: 

• WRBA membership includes membership in the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA)  and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) – 3 in 1!
• The Legal & Building Code Hotline is an exclusive WBA member benefit to get legal information as well as answers to questions including things like building codes and ordinances.  1-888-WIS-BILT (947-2458)
• Networking opportunities on all levels with participation in the activities and events sponsored by WRBA, WBA and NAHB.
• Political Advocacy – Government Affairs staff monitor legislative and legal issues that affect the building industry at the local, state and national levels.
• Member-to Member Benefits – Many of our members offer “benefits” to fellow members, as well as the referrals you might get from networking/doing business with fellow members!  Check our website!
• WBA Insurance Services offers a full line of insurance to members…property & casualty, health, life, disability, retirement planning and voluntary benefit insurance plans are available to members, their employees and their families including groups of one.
• Various forms/contracts are available through WBA including the WBA Home Construction Contract (the industry standard!), Change Orders, Specification List, Warranty Document, Sub Contractor Agreement and a Remodelers Contract.
• NAHB Member Advantage Program which includes discounts/programs with General Motors, Hewlett Packard, FedEx, Omaha Steaks, Office Depot, Wyndham Hotel Group & Endless Vacation Rentals, FTD, Hertz, Paychex, Solveras Payment Solutions, NAHB Career Center.