AUGUST 2008 issue of A Cut Above


GETTING INVOLVED IS KEY!!
You Will Get Out Of Your Membership
What You Put In!
* Join An Event Committee
* Attend Monthly Meetings
* Attend All Of Our Events

BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Greetings, I hope all of you that were wishing for warm weather are happy! It’s about 85 degree’s outside while I’m writing this column. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
One more month and a half and I will get to see all of your cheery faces at our first meeting of the fall (I have kind of missed that, but imagine everyone is happy not coming to a meeting). Read more...

The New Independent Contractor
Exemption Certificate: The Judge Rules
By Pam Perri Weaver
Executive Vice President
Builders Association of Minnesota
In 2007, the legislature passed a law to create an Independent Contractor Exemption Certificate. This law will require certification for all independent contractors who are sole proprietors. Read more...

First-time Home Buyer Tax Credit
After months of intensive lobbying by the entire NAHB federation, the president today signed the housing stimulus package into law. This milestone legislation will help provide an enormous boost to the housing industry... Read more..

BAM NEWS Well it’s back and I know this because vacation season and mosquitoes have arrived! I hope that all of our members and their families were able to enjoy some well deserved R&R and sunshine over the 4th of July weekend. Read more...

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JULY 2008 issue of A Cut Above

The Lake Region Builders Association presented Pat Peterman, Manager of the Boys & Girls Club with a check for $150. Presenting the check was Sharon Westerholm, Executive Officer of the association.
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BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Hello Builders & Associates, I hope everyone is busy working & also finding time to enjoy summer in Minnesota. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
The days are a lot quieter when there isn’t an event going on. Don’t hesitate to call if you need something, or want to know about a committee that needs members. If I’m not available, please leave a message or call me on my cell phone. The number is on the message. Read more...

A SPECIAL THANK YOU!
A special thanks to all those that donated items - Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery, Modern Heating & Plumbing, Jutz Excavating, North Country Kitchens, Nodsle Construction, Francis Construction, Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling, DL Window & Door, and anyone that put things in the storage that I am not aware of. I have sent out deduction slips to those that I know of, so if you did not receive a slip, please call the LRBA office 218-847-0699. Also thanks to Perry Nodsle, Gene & Sharon Hill and Ellie Francis for all their help.

BAM NEWS May a builder sell a new home “AS IS”? The answer is no or, more accurately, almost always no. A builder who is selling at a significant discount, or at a loss, may want to sell “AS IS” to avoid being responsible for warranties. However, under Minnesota law, a true “AS IS” sale of a new home by a builder to a homeowner is not permitted. Read more...

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JUNE 2008 issue of A Cut Above

The May 13th membership meeting was held in Hawley at Olson Pool and Spas. Steve Olson cooked up some very tasty meat on the Primo Grill and there was more food and beverages. There was a great turnout of members for the evening.
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BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Greetings, well summer looks like it’s finally here (by looking at the calendar). The May membership meeting was held at Olson Pools & Spas in Hawley. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
Hopefully Spring is here, following the longest winter that was. Everyone is busy with building and all that goes with it. Our meeting at Olson Pool and Spas was the last one until fall, and we are booking sponsorships for next year. Read more...

BAM NEWS Take a minute and think about why you joined the builders association. You may be thinking about the many services provided to you or the promotional opportunities available, or perhaps you’re considering the support from your local, state and national associations and the ability to create change on behalf of the building industry. Read more...

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MAY 2008 issue of A Cut Above

The April 8th meeting with Curt Hoffman from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency brought us up to date with new regulations for demolition. We also reviewed some of the old regulations.
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BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Greetings, The LRBA garage sale was cancelled by the 3rd snowstorm in April this past weekend. It will be rescheduled during our May meeting at Olson Pools & Spa’s. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
With the wonderful weather we have had in April, not all worked out as planned. First, the Tour of Homes had to be canceled on Sunday for a storm, then the Builders Garage Sale had to be canceled because of another storm. Read more...

PLAN AHEAD May 13th meeting to be held at Olson Pool & Spas. Olson Pool and Spas is sponsoring the meeting with appetizers on the grill, soda, wine and beer. Read more...

BAM NEWS As you know, BAM is working to develop comments on the proposed rules for an independent contractor certificate. Again, I always appreciate your input, e-mails and comments. Read more...

Don't Miss This Opportunity THE BIG DRAWING WILL BE HELD AT OLSON POOL & SPAS AT OUR LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE THERE BUT IT WILL BE A FUN NIGHT ANYWAY, SO YOU MIGHT AS WELL COME, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR NAME IS NOT IN THE BOX. Read more...

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APRIL 2008 issue of A Cut Above

Perry Nodsle, LRBA President (far right) and Sharon Westerholm, LRBA Executive Officer (far left) present a check in the amount of $1,157 to Becker County Food Pantry representative, Jack Berenz (Center). LRBA donated one dollar from each admission to the 23rd Annual Home & Garden Show. This year 1,157 people were in attendance!
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BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Hello Builders and Associates. The 23rd Annual Home and Garden Show is now over and it was a great show, thanks to show Chairman Mike Eidenschink and all who volunteered their time to make this show possible! Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
Every month seems to bring new and exciting things. No doubt the Home & Garden Show, that was this last weekend was probably the biggest and busiest event we have. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. Read more...

PLAN AHEAD APRIL 8TH Speaker – Curt Hoffman from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Curt will be letting us know about old and new requirements of the MPCA. Invite an excavator to the meeting. Also, Erika Johnson will give a short talk on greenscaping and last but not least, Habitat for Humanity will have 2 representatives for a ten minute talk. Read more...

BAM NEWS Political News: Attack on MN Home Warranty and Home Building Industry at the State Capitol Continues. SIX New Bills Introduced and Heard This Week. Last week we saw the builder pay legal fees bill sent directly to the house floor. Read more...

Don't Miss This Opportunity The Lake Region Builders Association, along with sponsoring businesses, is starting an attendance drawing for great trips and prizes. Read more...

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MARCH 2008 issue of A Cut Above

February 12th marked the return of the annual TABLE TOP night. For a first time in a long time, we decided to do a Table Top night that Builders could come and see the wares of many wholesale and retail companies. It was well attended by over 30 vendors. Read more...

BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Greetings Builders & Associates, Tabletop night on February 12 went very well with a great group of vendors on hand, a few more builders would have been nice. We asked a lot of questions & had some good feedback from those in attendance. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
As I am writing this February is almost gone and another busy month is on the way. We held our first TABLE TOP NIGHT, over 30 venders had displays and 22 builders attended the event. Read more...

PLAN AHEADAPRIL 8TH is the Board and General meeting at the Speak Easy. Our speaker is Curt Hoffman with Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Erika Johnson for a short talk on greenscaping. If you know of a any demolition people, or excavators invite them to the meeting. Read more...

BAM NEWS Political News: Attack on MN Home Warranty and Home Building Industry at the State Capitol Continues. SIX New Bills Introduced and Heard This Week. Last week we saw the builder pay legal fees bill sent directly to the house floor. Read more...

Don't Miss This OpportunityThe Lake Region Builders Association, along with sponsoring businesses, is starting an attendance drawing for great trips and prizes. Read more...

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FEBRUARY 2008 issue of A Cut Above

Annual Meeting Christmas Party was held at the Voyageur Lanes with a good dinner, great entertainment and bowling fun. Other than a bit nippy for temperature I think everyone had a good time.
Our new President, Perry Nodsle, Nodsle Construction received the gavel from outgoing President Mike Eidenschink, B & M Electric. Read more...

BUILDERS BUZZ by Perry Nodsle, President
Hello Builders & Associates. I’m Perry Nodsle your new President of the LRBA for 2008. I’ve been in the construction business most of my life and know a lot of our members but not all of you, so please introduce yourself to me.. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
For everyone that attended the Annual Banquet/Christmas Party, A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!! Perry Nodsle, of Nodsle Construction who is our newly installed President, sponsored this evening by providing entertainment by Tim Eggebraaten (he was great) and appetizers. Read more...

PLAN AHEAD BUILDERS – REMODELERS – CONTRACTORS TABLE TOP NIGHT February 12th will be our Table Top Night for all the area builders to come and see the wares and services of our vendors. We have invited close to 400 builders in the area, so we should have a very good turn out.. Read more...

BAM NEWS POLITICAL: MN Climate Control Committee Takes Some Twists and Turns In the final stages of the development of the Residential, Commercial and Industrial Technical Working Group meetings, Read more...

Don't Miss This Opportunity The Lake Region Builders Association, along with sponsoring businesses, is starting an attendance drawing for great trips and prizes. Read more...

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JANUARY 2008 issue of A Cut Above

Our meeting on December 11th, 2007 was a first and one of the best General Meetings that the Lake Region Builders Association has had. Terry Lipp from Ferguson Bath, Kitchen and Lighting Gallery organized a bus trip with refreshments on the way to Fargo to their showroom, provided more great things to eat while we were there and then Steve Rakieten of Rakieten Sales, Inc. distributor for Grohe America Faucet line and Jacuzzi gave a very informative talk on the products that are available. Read more...

BUILDERS BUZZ by Mike Eidenschink, President
Seasons Greetings & Happy Holidays! I'm writing my final letter as your president. Perry Nodsle will be taking over in 2008. I would like to thank all of my board members and all members that helped me this past year. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
There has been so many things going on and a lot more coming up. The days just disappear. Our meeting for December held at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery was fantastic. The meeting had one of the largest attendance in years. There were about 40 people there, some of which I was able to meet for the first time. Read more...

PLAN AHEAD ANNUAL MEETING & CHRISTMAS PARTY January 19th is the big night of the year when new board members come on and some of the members go off. The outgoing and incoming will be recognized at the meeting as well as ushering in the new President and V P. There will be some awards too. Read more...

BAM NEWS Lobbying Tax deduction for the 2008 BAM dues In 1993, the US Congress enacted the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act that contained provisions affecting trade associations. The act provided that taxpayers will no longer be able to deduct from their federal income taxes any portion of the association dues attributable to that associations “lobbying expenses” as an ordinary and necessary cost of doing business. Read more...

Don't Miss This Opportunity The Lake Region Builders Association, along with sponsoring businesses, is starting an attendance drawing for great trips and prizes. Read more...

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DECEMBER 2007 issue of A Cut Above

Our meeting for November was held at Mulligans Pub and Eatery at the Golf Course in Perham. Good food, good company and a great speaker.
Dave Neisen, of Solutions for Cities, LLC is the Building Official for the Communities of Park Rapids, Frazee, Perham, Menahga, Audubon and Pelican Rapids. Read more...

BUILDERS BUZZ by Mike Eidenschink, President
Happy Holidays! First off I would like to say I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! The general meeting last month produced a fantastic turn out. Read more...

MY VIEW by Sharon Westerholm, EO
November has been busy catching up with things and getting started with Home Show business. Read more...

PLAN AHEAD December 11th for our General Meeting we will be Kicking Off some new ideas for meetings. Ferguson Kitchen, Bath and Lighting Gallery will be the first Sponsor to host the meeting at their place of business Read more...

BAM NEWS Legal: Some Good News for the 10 Year Home Warranty Law The "statute of repose" BAM passed in 2004 was upheld at the MN Court of Appeals this past week. Read more...

Don't Miss This Opportunity The Lake Region Builders Association, along with sponsoring businesses, is starting an attendance drawing for great trips and prizes. Read more...

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