Updated 10/04/2011

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There is, however, some work that needs to be done before we make the move! As asked by Frank, anyone who is willing and able to donate some material and/or labor to assist us in this project will receive our un-dying and sincere gratitude! Plans are to build out two rooms. One will be the office for the E.O., and the second one will function as a storage room for supplies and records, and yet be presentable and suitable for use as a private conference room that will be used by members wishing to use it as such. So, if you can help out, give Frank a call at 237-9165, or Vern at 520-3097.

The new office, as of October 1st, is located at 110 8th Avenue SE, directly behind Dairy Queen, just one block north of Hwy 212, and just west of Federal Express. Stop by to help out, or just view the progress!

The new office space as it appeared before any improvements were made.

Lisa DiRose, Vern Brenden and Charlie Helland painted the new space on Monday, September 19th.

On Friday, September 23rd, Frank, Mike, Charlie and Vern moved the contents from the old office space to the new office space, the carpet went in and the cabinets were installed.

Attention all WAHBA members! If you missed the picnic last Saturday at Joy Ranch, you missed a great time with good food, excellent weather, terrific surroundings, and even better friends! While there, we were able to tour the facilities at Joy Ranch.... what a neat place!! While much, much, much has been accomplished in the way of building projects at the facility, it was apparent that there is still more that needs to be done. They will be hosting their first big convention group at the end of October, and they would like to accomplish a few more things before then.

Your HBA has volunteered to bring a work group out there on Saturday, Oct 8th, to help with this effort. One of the more major projects involve cutting and installing rough lumber on a large wall that is being made to look like the front of a barn, complete with 'fake' doors and hay loft. Other smaller projects are things like staining mirror frames, installing mirrors, caulking, chainsawing dead trees in shelter belt, etc. We know they would sincerely appreciate our tackling some of these projects, so please join your fellow members in this community-service effort. Don't leave it to just a few volunteers..... the more volunteers we have, the quicker we can finish up and the more can be done!

Please let us know by replying to this email whether or not you are able to help out for a few hours. It will be helpful to have an idea ahead of time on how many people we can count on, so that the project(s) can be better organized.

Please..... do your part! Thank you. Posted 09/30/22

Thursday November 3, 2011

1-3 pm CDT Opening Session
Welcome
Membership Round Table
Parade of Homes Round Table

3-7 pm SDHBA Committee Meetings
3:00-4:00 Legislative Committee
4:00-5:00 PAC Committee
4:00-5:00 Education Committee
5:00-6:00 Membership/Membership Services Committees
5:00-6:00 Nominating Committee
6:00-7:00 Executive Committee

Friday November 4, 2011

9-11:45 am SDHBA Board Meeting
11:45 am-1:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm-2:30pm Tours
6 pm Social Hour
7-10 pm Banquet-Program-Awards-2012 Officers Installation

Registration is required - Banquet tickets $40 - call 2242761 with credit card into, go online to www.sdhomebuilders.com - Top right tab: pay online with credit card info, or form and payment to SDHBA, Box 1218, Pierre, SD 57501 by October 28, 2011. Include choice of entree for banquet - Sirloin tip or chicken breast.

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DON'T COMPLAIN ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT YOU END UP WITH!

Make a contribution to BUILD PAC to help shape the legislation that affects you and the housing industry. The WAHBA is challenging all members to make a contribution, even if its only $5, to have 100% of its members supporting efforts to strengthen our industry. Please make your check out to Build Pac and send to SDHBA, PO Box 1218, Pierre, SD 57501-1218.

Click here for Build Pac Information Print out the contribution form on page 7, fill it out, and send to SDHBA, PO Box 1218, Pierre, SD 57501-1218. Posted 10/20/10

The Newest Level Of BUILD-PAC Membership
Click Here for Details and Contributor Information Posted 02/16/11

Click here to access the Build Pac Website - You need to be a registered NAHB member & log in to access this site.

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September 24, 2011
ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC UPDATE
33 WAHBA members and family members were in attendance at the annual Summer Picnic held at the Joy Ranch west of Watertown. Brats, hamburgers and hot dogs were provide by the local association and cooked by WAHBA President, Frank Krause. Families were asked to provide a dish to pass. After the meal, many toured the developing facility, including a visit to the corrals to enjoy the horses and burrows.

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September 20, 2011 - (Tues.)
MONTHLY WAHBA MEETING UPDATE
20 members were in attendance at the last meeting at our old office space at this month's meeting. Several committes were appointed for upcoming events (see committees page).

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August 23 2011
SDHBA & WAHBA WELCOMES CONGRESS WOMAN, KRISTI NOEM -
25 members of the SDHBA from around the state gathered at the WAHBA office to visit Kristi and present her with a check to help offset some of her campaign debt. Many of those same members attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony at her new Watertown office.

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August 16 2011
WAHBA ANNUAL TRAP/SKEET SHOOT UPDATE -
Twenty-nine members & guests were served a meal, and 23 participated in the shoot. A special thank you goes out to Jim and Kathy Hanson for all of their efforst and talents that went into the preparation of our meal, and to J.H. Larson for the use of the towable grill.

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August 2, 2011
MENARD'S APPRCIATION PICNIC UPDATE -
WAHBA Executive Officer, Vern Brenden (shown), and Local Director, Charlie Helland set up and manned a booth to promote the WAHBA.

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July 7-8, 2011
SUMMER SDHBA BOARD MEETING UPDATE -
6 members of the WAHBA were in attendance at the 2011 Summer Board Meeting at the Highland Conference Center in Mitchell, including Dennis Arnold, Vern Brenden, Frank Krause, Mark Reishus, Ron Seefeldt and Charles Helland.

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Click here to read the last 6 editions of the WAHBA & SDHBA Newsletters

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April 21, 2011
FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CLASS UPDATE -
35 were in attendance in the community room of the Watertown Library for this certification class that is good for three years. Click here to read the class handouts Posted 04/21/11

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April 19, 2011
APRIL WAHBA MONTHLY MEETING UPDATE - Posted 04/20/11
We had two guests at this meeting; Duane Bickett, from the Sioux Empire Home Builders' Association in Sioux Falls, and Kevin Unzen from The Frost Mortgage Lending Group. Duane is running for the position of Vice Chairman of Area 10 of the NAHB.

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Apil 15, 2011
WAHBA MEMBERS ATTEND SDHBA SPRING BOARD MEETING:
10 members from the WAHBA, including Frank Krause, Ron Seefeldt, Mark Reshius, Tony Kneeland, Eric Skott, Nathaniel Rhoades, Charles Helland, Vern Brenden, and Jim & Kathy Hanson traveled to Fort Piere for the Spring Board Meeting. They all attended up to 5 of the 6 meetings on the first day, including Spokesperson Training/Home Shows, Membership Services, Membership Education, Executive Officers’ Meeting, Build Pac Meeting, Legislative Issues. Most enjoyed a pleasant meal at a local western-themed restaurant with attendees from both the Brookings and Sioux Falls delegations.
The 47 delegates to this year’s spring board meeting convened at 9:00 p.m. on the second day for executive reports from Legislative Committee, Membership Services Committee, Membership Committee, Secretary-Treasurer’s Report, Education Services Committee, Build Pac Committee and reports from 7 of the 8 South Dakota HBA associations. I t was determined that the Summer Meeting on July 7th & 8th will be at the AmericInn Motel in Fort Pierre. The meeting convened at 11:30 followed by a hamburger luncheon before being treated to a snowy ride home. Posted 04/16/11

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March 29, 2011 (Tues.)
SDHBA OFFICERS AND LOCAL ASSOCIATION TELECONFERENCE UPDATE:
SDHBA & Association Officers participated in a coference call at 2:00 p.m. to get further input from the local associations as to the content of our meeting sessions at the up-coming Spring Board Meeting in Fort Pierre on the 14th & 15th of April. Dennis Arnold, Frank Krause, Eric Scott and Charlie Helland particpated in the teleconference. Posted 03/29/11

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March 26, 2011(Sat.)
TORONTO FARM & HOME SHOW UPDATE The WAHBA participated in the Saturday Toronto Farm & Home Show. Dave Carlson from Enercept and Charlie Helland from Computerized Architectural Drafting, shared a booth to promote their own businesses. They also promoted the WAHBA and many of our members, as the WAHBA business card holder was part of their exhibit. They both admitted getting some very positive leads from their contacts. Charlie gave out a few of our membership directories and presented 3 new member information packets to interested area businesses. Wade and Glenn Prouty also had a booth to promote Prouty Construction. They had great entertainment and food that kept everyone coming. Organizers were excited to have us back next year! Posted 03/27/11

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March 22, 2011 (Tues.)
MARCH WAHBA MONTHLY MEETING UPDATE
Thomas J. Curran, Operations Project Manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, gave a presentation on their flood control measures in the area.
Click here to read the Minutes to get all of the details of the March Monthly Meeting

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Feb. 15, 2011
FEBRUARY WAHBA MONTHLY MEETING UPDATE
The meeting was called to order by President Eric Skott. 22 people were in attendance at tonight's meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS: The financial report was given by President Skott. In the Home Show Committee Report, we were informed of the progress to fill all of the booths and that the WAHBA would have its own booth this year. President Skott and Frank Krause gave the BuildPac report. Frank Krause gave a report on the success of the 2010 Awards Banquet. Dennis Arnold gave a report on the status and efforts of the SDHBA.
OLD BUSINESS: Dale Howlett gave a report on the new City Contractor's Licensing program, informing us that 32 contractors are currently registered with the City. President Skott gave the group an update on the new tax registration status of the WAHBA since our incorporation. Tony Kneeland gave a brief report on the initiative to get contractors and suppliers involved in building Playhouses, Gazebos and Cupolas to be auctioned off as a fundraiser for a local charity.
NEW BUSINESS: Dale Howlett gave a presentation of the Watertown Building Services requirements for the following:

• Wood foundation systems
• Draftstopping in concealed spaces in a floor ceiling assembly
• Header spans for exterior bearing walls
• Minimum residential stairway dimension requirements.

Click here for accompanying handouts

. .The subject of the need for classes in Lead Paint abatement/containment, Forklift certification, Skidloader certification and Scissors Lift certification was also addressed. Gordie Bertsch was awarded the NAHB 50d Spike Award. Dale Howlett won the drawing to win an embroidered WAHBA hooded sweatshirt. Posted 02/16/11

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Jan 11, 2011
2010 WAHBA AWARDS BANQUET UPDATE
The 2010 banquet was held at the Watertown Elks' Lodge. 71 members and guests were in attendance. The banquet was called to order with a welcome from out-going President, Dennis Arnold. He awarded a newly-created traveling trophy for banquet attendance to the Home Town Building Center for having 13 guests. He introduced all of the current chapter officers as well as guests Watertown Mayor Gary Williams, SDHBA 2nd Vice President Scott Hjellming, WAHBA Executive Officer Bill Raymnke and wife Mary, and out-going First Lady Deb Arnold.
Nominations for WAHBA officers for 2011 were approved. These new officers were sworn in by Scott Hjellming. The officers for the next year are posted on the gray area on the left of this page.
The following annual awards were presented to the following: Associate of the Year Award to Charlie Helland, Builder of the Year Award to Tony Kneeland, and Spike Award for membership recruitment to Dennis Arnold.
All in attendance enjoyed the 3-meat buffet and the auction for the many door prizes using Frank's counterfeit money.

Click here to view Banquet Program

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Dec. 14, 2010
ANNUAL WAHBA FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY PHOTOS Posted 12/21/10

More than 40 WAHBA members & family members met at the new office space for a member/family Christmas gathering. Several members and their spouses went shopping for Christmas presents for 3 needy area families. They returned to wrap the gifts and share fellowship and refreshments with fellow members.

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Nov. 16, 2010
NOVEMBER WAHBA MONTHLY MEETING UPDATE - 20 members attended tonight's meeting. Pizza, cookies and beverages were provided. The meeting was called to order by President, Dennis Arnold. Bill presented the financial and expense budget reports.

Committee Reports:

• Bill presented a report on the up-coming Home Show. He asked that all members participating in the home show to get their reservations and money in as soon as possible to maintain the checkbook balance. There was much discussion on building-related seminars to be offered during the Home Show, as well as items to be secured and/or built for door prizes.
• Dennis Arnold and Frank Krause presented a report on the City of Watertown's renewed effort to establish a Contractor Licensing Program for virtually all contractors in Watertown. It was earlier reported that the City had dropped that initiative, but we were informed that was not the case. The WAHBA was asked for our input with some of the content and implementation of parts of the new Contractor Licensing Program. Click here to view preliminary draft of Ordinance 10-35 on Contractor Licensing Posted 12/09/10
• Frank Krause gave an update on the WAHBA Build Pac account balance.

Old Business: Bill gave a report on the donations from club members to the American Legion's holiday flag program.

New Business:

• Charlie Helland gave an update in the website and reminded members that they can add colored pdf files about their businesses to their listing on the 'Member List' page of the website.
• Bill announced the addition of three new members to the WAHBA - Lonnie Phipps, P/D Concrete Construction; Bret Moeller, Fischer, Rounds & Associates, Inc.; and D.J. York, Duane's Floor Coverings.
• Eric Skott informed the group of a free $2500 accidental death/dismemberment benefit that was available to all members. This offering is from the American Income Life Insurance Company, and was presented to and approved at the SDHBA convention in Brookings earlier this month. All members will be receiving a card in the mail from this company with an offering of additional coverage and other free benefits. Click here to read detail letter Posted 12/16/10
• Eric Skott, Gordy Bertsch and Dennis Arnold were presented NAHB Spike Awards.
• Dion Dockter won the drawing to win a WAHBA embroidered cap. Posted 11/17/10

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Nov. 3-4, 2010
SDHBA ANNUAL CONVENTION - Days Inn in Brookings
8 members of the WAHBA attended the two day convention. At the end of the session on the second day, most spent two hours touring the new South Dakota Children's Museum near downtown Brookings. 24 WAHBA members and spouses attended the banquet with WAHBA President, Dennis Arnold receiving the 2010 NAHB Top Spike Award. Posted 11/05/10

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Oct. 14, 2010
SDHBA U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATE FORUM - Fort Pierre AmericInn. Attended by WAHBA members Dennis & Deb Arnold, Jim & Kathy Hanson, Jason Hanson, Bill Ramynke, Dave Carlson, Charles Helland & Eric Skott. Posted 10/19/10

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Oct. 4, 2010
WATERTOWN CAREER EXPO - WAHBA members Frank Krause, Charlie Helland & Mark Reishus manned a booth at the Watertown Event Center promoting the area home building industry. This Expo was attended by more than 1000 students from 17 area High Schools Posted 10/19/10