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

Kathy Merrill
November Speaker Profile

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

Building Permit Reports

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

Member Minute
Jeff Wilson, President Bob Buescher Homes

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From the President of the Board

So much to do, so little time... Summer is over and Fall is here and Christmas (Yes, I said it!) is around the corner. Looking back, or ahead towards the years end, do you feel you have accomplished all you set out to do this year? For your business, your organization or for you personally? Dont worry. There is still time to make a difference; 1. 2. 3. 4. Volunteer to make a difference or help a cause Recruit a new member to join BANI Vote this coming November 8th. Its your duty! Give blood Mentor a kid Donate to your favorite charity Acknowledge a co-workers hard work Spend a day with your parents or grandparents Support our armed Forces! Lead by Example

Fred Kreigh, Vice President K & F Construction Beth Cartwright, Treasurer Angola Lumber Dan Study, Past President Chapel Homes Dennis Spidel Dennis Spidel Custom Homes Jeff Deahl Four Seasons Design & Remodel Inc. Kevin Sibery Insurance & Financial Services Carl Cox J O Mory Mark Knisley

5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

This list is shortThe need is great and the satisfaction is priceless! Do your part!

R Kuntry Lumber
Terry Hughes Momper Insulation Jack Musson Musson Builders

Lastly, it is that time of year to seek members; both Associate Members and Builder Members to volunteer to serve on BANIs Board of Directors for 2012. If you are interested, please contact us. There is plenty to do and your involvement can make a huge difference to BANI, to the community and to yourself.

Jeff Wilson President

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November Speaker
Kathy Merrill
A Professional Change Agent Her presentation will change the way you do business!!!!! Plus: you will get a great Timbers Meal and continued networking with fellow members!

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November
November 8 Board Meeting @ 5:00 November 8 Membership Meeting @ 6:00, Timbers Restaurant November 24 Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Kathy Merrill A professional change agent dedicated to driving substantive and sustainable performance improvement during a 30-year career in automotive, government and healthcare assignments. Clients include State of Oregon Department of Human Services, State of Washington DNR, Centura, Oakwood and Hurley Healthcare Corporations, General Motors, Faurecia, Qualicaps, Sara Lee, Amtrak, US Navy and the District of Columbia. Expertise spans the realm of executive training & structure design about leading change; identifying and reducing the value stream operating cost and deploying through skill transfer continuous improvement tools and techniques for implementation amongst the talent doing the work. In addition to a BBA from the University of Michigan & MBA from Eastern Michigan University, Kathy has accomplished executive programs at Wharton Business School, UCLA & Michigan State University. She is certified in Balanced Scorecard methodology, trained as a Lean Leadership instructor & a member of the American Society of Quality. Members: Please RSVP to Jan or Chris early to reserve your seat! We have a limited number of seats at Timbers. Kathys presentation is definitely one that you do not want to miss.! Her services are sought out by major corporations and we have a this outstanding opportunity to improve our businesses with her expertise! Dont Miss it!!!!!

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Visit our: BANI Website www.ba-ni.com Find Newsletters, Calendar of Events & our Membership Roster!!!!!!!

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BUILDING PERMIT INFORMATION FOR AUGUST

Lagrange County Permit Information is not included.

County
Noble

Houses

Manufactured

Additions

Gar/Storage

Ag

Other

Commerc.

Total $
$1,328,010

19

County
Steuben

Houses

Mod/Sect

Additions

Gar/Storage

Mobile

Decks

Commercial

Total $
$4,339,800

12

10

22

12

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