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Member SpotlightP. 3Operation Finally HomeP. 6Government Affairs UpdateP. 7News from the State MBIAP. 9GRIP Safety MessageP. 11

Bitterroot BuildingIndustry Association

“Serving to unify and enhance thebuilding industry inthe Bitterroot Valley through education,community involvement and quality construction practices.”

April is upon us and the taxdeadline is fast approaching.Before we know it we’ll be intoearly summer.I believe the times that we arein are very, very important. Itis a perfect time to evaluateour businesses and ourbusiness procedures. To befocused on how we do thingand make the appropriatechanges needed not only nowbut in the years to come. Ipersonally am seeing moreconsumer confidence than ayear ago.It is an election year, so Iencourage everyone,especially on a local level, totake the time to seriously lookat the issues at hand. Ask thehard and important questions.Get to know the candidatesand if you feel so inclined, getinvolved with the electionprocess. Look for the BBIA tohost at least one round tableApril 2010

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Message from the President

event with our local candidateslater this fall.On a national level, as I thinkabout all the stimulus money,the recently passed healthcare reform bill, states, schoolsand countries on the brink ofcollapse, it’s important that wedo our homework. Educateourselves and make thosephone calls and send theemails to our Congressmenand Senators.I thank each and every one ofour current and past membersfor your continued support.Our local, state and nationalassociations are very active infighting for our industry. It’simportant we continue tounderstand that ourmembership fees get a lot ofwork done behind the scenesas well as on the front line.Willie SchrockPresident

Win a FREEregistrationto the 2010MBIA StateConvention

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All new members andrenewing members, with amembership of less than 18months, will be eligible for thedrawing. Drawing will takeplace May 27

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. See page 4for complete conventioninformation.

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Bitterroot BuildingIndustry AssociationBoard Of Directors

President:Willie SchrockSchrock Construction1

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Vice President:Dale HansonWestern States Insurance2

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Vice President:Pam SpillaneStewart Title of Ravalli CountyImmediate Past President:Tom VanorioT-Bar-V BuildersDirectors:George BinghamBingham & AssociatesTravis MartinezReal Living Greater Montana Real EstateArchie ThomasKinetico Quality Water SystemsFlora BuoyAlpine Granite Accents, LLC.Donny RamerPCIState DirectorsState Life Director . . . . . . Tom VanorioState Life Director . . . . . . Chip PigmanNAHB DirectorsNational Life Director. . . . Tom VanorioNational Rep . . . . . Open SeatAlternate Rep . . . . . . . . . Chip PigmanBBIA CommitteesHome Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VacantEducation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dale HansonMembership . . . . . . . . . . Archie ThomasTour of Homes . . . . . . . . . . . Flora BuoyGovernment Affairs . . . . Travis MartinezGolf Tournament . . . . . . . Willie SchrockStaffAngela K. Previte . . . Executive Officer

BBIA Shout Out

By Angela PreviteBBIA Executive Officer

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A YEAR FOR EVENTS

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2010 has barely begunand already the calendar isfull with fun and excitingevents for this year. I amalways looking for help anda fresh perspective soplease call me if you haveany interest in helping planor work on any of thisyear’s events.

2010 “Nuts and Bolts” a BBIABusiness After Hours Event

New for this year, we inviteour members to co-host anafter hours event with theBBIA. Network with themembership in an informalsetting, at your business.Call the BBIA to find outhow you can get involved.

2010 MBIA State Convention June 17

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Kalispell

If you’ve ever wonderedwhat happens at a statelevel here is your chance.Close to the Bitterroot and just as beautiful, theFlathead promises to be afun and educational stateconvention. In this issue,on the web and throughoutthe upcoming months youwill receive information onthe 2010 MBIA StateConvention. (see page 4)

2010 BBIA Member Appreciation Golf Tournament June 29

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Whitetail Golf Course Stevensville

Planning will begin soon soget involved today!! Forgolfers and non-golfersalike this is a fun event toplan and attend.Volunteers and Sponsorsare needed, call the officeat 375-9411 or contact ourco-chairs Willie Schrock orTom Vanorio.

2010 BBIA Tour of Homes August 20

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We are underway! Wehave several projects butneed more to make ourevent a success! Have aproject you would like toenter, want to volunteer orhelp sponsor this event,call Angela at 375-9411.

2010 BBIACandidate Round Table Sept. or Oct.

(date & location TBD)

Similar to speed dating,the BBIA will help you getto know the candidates.Join us for this informativeand fun evening of foodand politics.

2010 Inaugural BBIATexas Hold’em Tournament November

(date & location TBD)

Are you a poker player or just like to watch the WorldTour of Poker? Then helpme put together what issure to become an annualevent. Just in time for theholidays, the winner at thisevent walks away with coldhard cash!! Volunteers areneeded call the office at375-9411.

2010 Annual BBIAChristmas Open House December 9

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(location TBD)

We had so much fun lastyear we are doing it again!Interested in co-hostingthis event with the BBIAcall today! 375-9411

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Royal Spikes (150-249)

Earl Jones 195Chip Pigman 192.5

Red Spikes (100-149)

Ron Pigman 133Tom Vanorio 121Jim VanSickle 100.5

Green Spikes (50-99)

Ray Tipton 50

Life Spikes (25-49)

Angela Previte 45.5Dave Temple 42Paul Wilson 32.5

Blue Spikes (6-24)

George Bingham 15.5Flora Buoy 12.5Joanne Hamlin 8Willie Schrock 19 Wayne Weidow 6

Spike Candidates (1-5)

Tom Allsop 1Todd Bauer 2Loren Collins 3Steve Edens 1Aaron Grossman 4Dale Hanson 2.5Al Hill 1John Kellogg 1Travis Martinez 4David Rannings 2Jim Rousselle 2Pam Spillane 4Archie Thomas 1

Spike roster per NAHB’sSpike ReportEffective thru 02/28

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Member Spotlight

Western Montana Lighting

MISSOULA LIGHTING SHOWROOM WINS PRESTIGEOUSINTERNATIONAL AWARD

DALLAS – January 16, 2010 –Western Montana Lighting,Missoula was presented with firstplace honors for LightingShowrooms during the 21

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AnnualArts Awards Gala. CarolynOverman, owner of WesternMontana Lighting accepted theaward on behalf of the entireshowroom team. The award waspresented by ART, TheAccessories Resource Team, atrade association that representsthe decorative accessory industry.The ARTS Award is based onmerchandising and display,advertising and promotion andcompany differentiation.More than 500 guests attendedthe gala consisting of a wide rangeof retailers, manufacturers, salesrepresentatives, media anddesigners from across the country.The ARTS Awards, presentedeach January during the DallasTotal Home & Gift Market, is thepremier awards program,representing twenty-six categoriesfor the decorative accessoriesindustry and recognizesexcellence from retailers,manufacturers, salesrepresentatives and designers.Western Montana Lighting startedin 1917 as Root Electric, becameWestern Montana Lighting Supplyin 1961, moved to 708 So. Higginsin 1967 and is at home today in15,000 square feet at 3250 So.Reserve, in Missoula.