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August 2012 We have a lot to say!

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Need Help?

Next Meeting is September Building Permit Reports

Builders Association of Northeast Indiana www.ba-ni.com (260) 665-8921

Letter from our President

Board Members for 2012

Indiana Builders Association www.buildindiana.org (800) 377-6334

Why Be A Member? .Our Top Reasons

Builders Parade 2012 Information DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT!!!!!!

National Association of Home Builders www.nahb.org (800) 368-5242

From the President of the Board

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Jeff Deahl, Vice President Four Seasons Design & Remodeling Kevin Sibery, Treasurer Fred Kreigh, President K & F Construction Hello and welcome to the advent season-the advent of the Builders Parade Tour. Yep its here, the first week is under our belts with a big final weekend ahead. You say you aren't a part of the tour? Aren't important to the success of the largest fundraiser for our organization? I assure you , you could not be more WRONG! Come out and tour the homes, show your support for the builders that put the effort into making this thing fly! Be informative and encourage friends, business associates, and family to take a couple hours on Thursday , Friday, Saturday, or Sunday and enjoy the tour. Bring donuts and a cold beverage to the guy in house number 4. Its all good baby!!!! In an effort to encourage hits on our web site we have initiated the Ask a Builder, Square Corners column in the Sunday edition of the News Sun, Herald Republic, and Evening Star news papers. Questions can be submitted by going to the BA-NI web site and clicking on the Ask a Builder section. You can also check out our newly renovated site, ask a question and promote it to others. The more hits on our website the better marketing tool it becomes for all of us. It doesn't matter who asks the question, or where they are from they build stuff in Ohio and Michigan too. As the old saying goes, There is no such thing as a stupid question. There are of course however, stupid people. I might have added that second part. The IBA golf outing is fast upon us and is being played in Auburn this year. If you would like to join our team of golfers please contact Jan or Chris and let them know. Our Next Membership Meeting is in Septemberthe 11th to be exact. The Memebrship Meeting will be at Timbers at 6:30.

B O A R D

Insurance & Financial Services Jeff Wilson, Past President Bob Buescher Homes Dennis Spidel Dennis Spidel Custom Homes Dan Study

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Chapel Homes Chris Delagrange Pella Windows & Doors

D I R E C T O R S

TonyRekeweg Momper Insulation Mark Knisley Kuntry Lumber Alan Korte Home Lumber of New Haven Jack Musson Musson Builders

Have a great Month!

Fred Kreigh
BANI President

.A Friendly Reminder From Your President it makes our Association STRONGER!!!!

Builders Parade 2012 Award Winners

Best Builder Category
1st Place - Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction 2nd Place- Star Homes 3rd Place - Bob Buescher Homes

Best Interior Design Category

1st Place - Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction 2nd Place- Star Homes 3rd Place - Bob Buescher Homes

Best Landscaping Category

1st Place - Star Homes 2nd Place Bob Buescher Homes 3rd Place - Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction

Best Overall
Homes by Jim Ingledue Construction

Congratulations Builders!

Our Board of Directors for 2012

Hey!
Members-to-Be. The following pages lists JUST SOME of the things you get for $440 p/year. Thats $36.67 a month. YEP, Thats Affordable!!!!! SO, why havent you joined?

Call us!!!
Become a member today!

We are updating our website

www.ba-ni.com Check your member info on the website! If there are any needed changes OR you would like to add your website, please email Chris@ba-ni.com

BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION FROM JUNE

Lagrange County Permit Information is not included.

County
Noble

Houses

Manufactured

Additions

Gar/Storage

Ag

Other

Commerc.

Total $
$987,390.00

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County
Steuben

Houses

Mod/Sect

Additions

Gar/Storage

Mobile

Decks

Commercial

Total $
$3,147,777.00

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