W estern Illinois Builders Association The WIBA Punch List WIBA is an association of individuals and firms who have joined forces, voluntarily, to promote all phases of building and remodeling. Volume 2015, Issue 3 March 2015 President: Wayne Allen Vice-President: Scott Howe Treasurer: Amy Schwartz Past President: Greg Davis Directors: Steve Hawkinson Tammy Lufkin Clinton Masters Neil Thomas General Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 18th, 2015 Kensington 311 E. Simmons St. Networking: 6:30 7:00p.m.- Dinner: 7:00p.m. Cost: $10.00/person Presenter: Life Directors: Terry Hartley Bill Johnson Executive Officer: Kaylee Johnson March 18th 6:30p.m. Membership Meeting The Kensington April 1st 6:30 a.m. Board Meeting The Broadview April 15th 6:30p.m. Membership Meeting The Kensington TBA: Please let Kaylee know if you would like to be on either committee. M. Brad Johnson Memorial Scholarship Committee Golf Committee * See back page for Important City Meetings Berit Herdman from American Water Heater spoke at our February WIBA Membership Meeting. The American Water Heater is manufactured in Tennessee. Their tank less version is currently manufactured in Japan but they plan to bring it back to the United States. The National Appliance Energy Act of 1987 is now on the third generation. The new regulations will take effect on April 15 th, 2015. Hot water heaters must be manufactured more efficient. There is more insulation and therefore they will be larger and that needs to be taken into consideration for building so that the space allotted is adequate. The costs will rise as it takes more materials in each product and as the manufacturing all has to be retooled but the savings on the home owners energy bill will be about $50-60 for an electric heater and for a gas heater it will be around $120 less to operate a year. Gas water heaters will pump about 3 times the amount of hot water as the older models. Berit feels that eventually more tank less water heaters will be installed as they provide enough hot water to run three appliances at once: it s the trend of other countries; California law requires all new construction to make room for a tank less water heater. However, for installing a tank less water heater it is recommended for under 8 grains of hardness in the water. Generally, in our area it is much higher than that. A food grade vinegar rinse is recommended to regularly help clean out the residue.
PAGE 2 THE WIBA PUNCH LIST VOLUME 2015, ISSUE 3 WIBA Board President s Corner This year s Home Show had good attendance both days. People were interested in the booths and most vendors have some good leads to follow. The weather is improving and I am starting to see some construction being done. This is the time of year to be getting everything ready for a busy season of work. We need to give a Thank You to people like Kaylee and Terry for their time and effort that has been spent putting the Home Show together this year. They work hard for this project. Also, a thank you to all the businesses that were a part of this year s program. Two items to consider are; the WIBA Playhouse for next year and do we want to do a Business After Hours to honor the WIBA 60th year Anniversary next year? Stay safe! Sincerely, Wayne Allen Board President Western Illinois Builders Association Board Meeting Highlights. 72 Members Please welcome new members; Cratty Insurance & Prairie State Insulation! The WIBA Playhouse ticket sales totaled $3,780. for Knox Prairie Community Kitchen. That will help feed a lot of hungry people. They provide a free dinner twice a month at the Congregational Church on the square in Galesburg. The winner was Kenneth Hartz of Alexis. Little Mr. Homebuilder 2015 are; Evan Woolsey, William Hart, grandson of WIBA Member Karen Cabrera of FM Bank, & Tobias Reynolds, grandson of WIBA Member Lisa Reynolds of Western Illinois Title. Little Miss Homebuilder 2015 is; Jaclynn Reynolds, granddaughter of WIBA Member Lisa Reynolds of Western Illinois Title. Special Thanks to Tammy Lufkin of Hansen Lumber & Lufkin Sweiter Ready Mix for making the nice holders for the display frames for the WIBA Booth at the WIBA 38th Annual Home Show! Your kindness is appreciated! Winners of the $100 WIBA Gift certificates were; Devon Austin, Lori Hatch, Ron Pearson, Sheila Larson, Teresa Skinner, Walt Wade, Dianna Johnson, D. Daws, Neil Unger, & Stephen Bohn. Contact the office by email or phone and we will reimburse you with a check from WIBA. Congratulations! Tammy Lufkin of Hansen Lumber & Lufkin Sweiter Ready Mix was drawn for the Cash Drawing which had rolled over to $50. Congratulations, Tammy! Bud Lewis of West Central FS Inc. was drawn for the 50/50 drawing. He won $29.50. Congratulations, Bud!
VOLUME 2015, ISSUE 3 THE WIBA PUNCH LIST PAGE 3 Terry Hartley Rheinschmidt s Carpet & Furniture Gallery Roger Williams General Contractor Wayne & Millie Allen Bill & JoAnn Johnson Amy Schwartz Western Illinois Title Myron Hovind
PAGE 4 PAGE 4 Membership Benefits: Local, Professional Organization Monthly Meetings with Keynote Speakers Opportunity to network with others Cash Drawing at Membership Meetings Annual Home Show at Sandburg Mall $100 booth credit for attending 5 meetings Charitable Giving to the Community Yearly Playhouse donated to local charity Annual Scholarships for area students to CSC Sponsor of National Railroad Museum Other cash donations to area charities Additional Advertising Opportunities Website (3 Members Highlighted each month) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google Plus Brochures Business Cards in Welcome Center Newspaper & other Publication Advertisements Your Flyers in WIBA Newsletter (Free once a year.) WIBA Member Signs & Decals Monthly Newsletter Social Events Golf Outing Christmas Party
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WESTERN ILLINOIS BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 2163 E. Main St. P.O. Box 565 Galesburg, IL 61402-0565 Phone: 309-343-2116 Fax: 309-343-1114 Email: wiba@grics.net Website: wibaweb.org «AddressBlock» The WIBA Punch List We re on the web! www.wibaweb.org We are on Pinterest! Get it from a Member! Don t forget We re on the Facebook! facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/western-illinoishttp://www.facebook.com/pages/ Builders-Association Western-Illinois-Builders-Association WIBA Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Kensington 6:30 p.m. We are on Twitter & Google Plus! OUR Web Site -Wibaweb.org: Now Featured; Hansen Lumber Pat Kennedy, Builder Rheinschmidt s Furniture & Carpet Gallery April Homeway Homes Kirchgessner Plumbing & Heating O Charlie s Repair Superior Asphalt Tompkins State Bank Website features will be: F&M Bank Mel Foster Co. Allied /Maple City Termite & Pest Control (Please make sure your information on the WIBA website is up-to-date. If you need assistance, please call or email Kaylee, wiba@grics.net, at the office.) City of Galesburg March Meetings City Council March 16th 6:30p.m. City Hall Planning & Zoning Commission March 17th 7p.m. City Hall Overall Code Review CANCELED