JANUARY’S ANNUAL BANQUET AND CHRISTMAS PARTY, on January 7th, was another great success. Thank you to our banquet committee, of Linda Jutz and Ellie Francis, for organizing another fun event. The food was delicious and Tim Eggebraaten had people out dancing and having a good time. Awards were given out. The Rising Star Award went to Nick Green, Green’s Plumbing and Heating for his willingness to serve our organization. He is our new Vice-President and also one of our state delegates. The Citizenship Award went to Ed & Linda Jutz - Jutz Excavating long members of our association. Ed and Linda serve on many committees in our association, their church and the Lions Club. Our Associate of the Year award went to Tim Roble - Lavelle Company, for his taking on the Builder Expo and making it a huge success and also for doing a great job as President.
The Builder of the Year award went to Bryan Schoenberger of Pike Creek Builders/Modern Living Concepts. Bryan has served actively as Vice President and is preparing to serve as a state delegate on the BAM board.
He has some great ideas to make our association grow.
Going off the board was Ross Gailfus- Schiller Insurance and Jeff Boehm - Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling. The new/old board was sworn in. Our new board member is Marty Ekern - Apex Electric.

A Life Spike award was given to Perry Nodsle - Nodsle Construction for reaching his 25th Spike Credit.
Also recognized was Mike Eidenschink with 16 credits, and Tim Roble with 10. Other Life Spike members were also recognized.