BUILDERS BUZZ
July is here along with the hopes to dry out a bit. June proved to be a wet stormy month with our neighbors in the Wadena area getting the worst of it.
The recent tornado in that area was devastating to many people with extensive damage to homes business and schools.
I know some of our members have been over there helping with the clean up. As the clean up comes to an end the recovery will begin and this will take some time. They will have a need for builders, plumbers, electricians etc. to help them rebuild their homes. The city of Wadena is compiling a list of licensed builders. Residents can obtain the list of builders to call. The city is not certifying these builders, they are only confirming that those on the list are licensed.
If you are planning to provide your services in Wadena, it is recommended that you sign up with the city. Many of you may have received the application already, but if not you can contact Sharon and she can give you one. I have seen first hand the rebuilding of communities that have suffered from similar disasters, Northwood, ND, Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and Roseau.
All of those communities have rebuilt back better than ever and I am confident that Wadena will do the same.
If you are going to be doing work in that area remember to be proud of the work you do, and that you are a respected, licensed contractor and a member of the Builders Association.
The Lake Region Builders Association Board recently agreed to provide $500.00 out of our Special Projects fund to the city of Wadena. Our donation will most likely be matched by a Wadena Bank.
Our Special Projects fund is funded by the DL Newspaper for our continued service to the community.
If anyone has any other community projects they feel should be addressed please let me or any other board member know.
Although we don’t have a general membership meeting until September, plans are already being made for a fun and educational fall meeting schedule.
The fall meetings will be filled with visits from BAM officers, field trip meetings to local members businesses and some really good educational meetings.
Sharon continues to be very busy at the office. Stop by and say “Hi” when you are in the area. Make sure that you have business cards at the office.
When people stop by the office Sharon can recommend your business to them. Sharon is also working very hard on the RRP process. If you have questions about this please contact her.
Have a good summer and be safe
Tim Roble