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Bitterroot

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MONTHLY

JOURNAL OF THE

BITTERROOT BUILDING

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

Inside this issue

Builder Breakfast RSVP P. 5

Independent Contractor Info P. 6

Home & Ranch Expo P. 8

EPA Lead Paint Update P. 12

Calendar of Events P. 13

Bitterroot

Building

Industry

Association

“Serving to unify

and enhance the

building industry in

the Bitterroot Valley

through education,

community

involvement and

quality construction

practices.”

September 2011

ISS UE

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President’s Message

The September 5, 2011 issue of

TIME magazine has an

interesting feature article, How

To Save The Housing Market:

Destroy Houses; That and three

other radical ideas that could

jump-start the economy.

Frankly, my Montana farmer-

rancher grandfather and

Montana farmer-rancher father

would roll over if they had lived

long enough to experience this

time in United States history.

During the long Montana winters along the Hi-Line of Montana, where I grew up, Grandpa John and my father would salvage framing lumber and whatever else they could from no longer used buildings. The old schoolhouse; the former lumberyard; you get the

idea. Then they used the salvage to construct cribbed grain bins, framed barns, grain storage and even new home construction and remodeling.

Now, in Lakewood, Ohio, and other communities across the country, bulldozers and excavators are tearing down dilapidated row houses and elegant turn-of-the century Victorians. Partly destroying cities would never have been understood or tolerated in my grandfather’s and father’s generation, but now it is just another tool to get rid of the excess housing inventory that was spurred by high unemployment and economic hardship. By the way, the other three radical ideas: 1) Refinance home mortgages at today’s historically low interest rates. Problems with this include bad credit, underwater loans and bank’s current reflexive lending. Once again, the only way to make this work would involve government guarantees.

By Dale Hanson, Western States Insurance




However, banks may be forced along by the $20 billion in penalties assessed by Uncle Sam for faulty lending. 2) Speedy foreclosure, as heartless as that sounds. More foreclosures earlier would have allowed the market to clear itself and recover earlier, according to housing economist, Thomas Lawler. A number of states are actually pursuing laws that would fast-track foreclosures. 3) The government could rent foreclosed homes, maintaining ownership, while sharing the profits with a private investor who manages the property, splitting the equity when the arrangement liquidates. Herein lies the problem; if the family could not afford the mortgage because of lost employment, how will they then pay rent?

On a more local, highly positive

note, the Taste of the

Bitterroot, Tour of Homes and

Continued on page 3

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Bitterroot Building Industry Association Board Of Directors

President:

Dale Hanson

Western States Insurance

1st

Vice President:

Pam Spillane

Stewart Title of Ravalli County

Immediate Past President:

Willie Schrock

Schrock Construction

Directors:

George Bingham

Bingham & Associates

Flora Buoy

Alpine Granite Accents, LLC.

Donny Ramer

PCI

State Directors

State Life Director . . . . . . Tom Vanorio

State Life Director . . . . . . Chip Pigman

NAHB Directors

National Life Director. . . . Tom Vanorio

National Rep . . . . . Open Seat

Alternate Rep . . . . . . . . . Chip Pigman

BBIA Committees

Home Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vacant

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pam Spillane

Membership . . . . . . . . . . Archie Thomas

Tour of Homes . . . . . . . . . . . Flora Buoy

Government Affairs . . . . Donny Ramer

Golf Tournament . . . . . . . Willie Schrock

Staff

Angela K. Previte . . . Executive Officer

BBIA Shout Out

This One Goes to 12

BBIA Shout Out

17th Annual Bitterroot Tour of Homes &

Taste of the Bitterroot Tour

BBIA Shout Out



BBIA Shout Out



By Angela K. Previte, BBIA Executive Off icer

Visit our newly designed website via www.BitterrootBIA.com or www.BitterrootTOH.com

Have any of you seen This is Spinal Tap? If not, my analogy will need a little explanation. In

the movie, a filmmaker is making a documentary about the world’s loudest rock band, Spinal

Tap. In one scene of the movie, the lead singer Nigel Tufnel, is explaining what makes their

amplifiers so special:

“The numbers all go to eleven. Look, right across the board, eleven, eleven, eleven, and . . .

Does that mean it’s louder? Is it any louder?

Well, it’s one louder, isn’t it? It’s not ten. You see, most blokes, you know, will be playing at

ten. Where can you go from there? Where?

I don’t know.

What we do is, if we need that extra push over the cliff, you know what we do?

Put it up to eleven.

Exactly. Eleven, one louder.”

For, Nigel, the amp going to eleven is a special, magical, “over the cliff” kind of thing. This

indescribable specialness of going to eleven captures the feeling of what I hope will be the

best Home & Ranch Expo; the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo. It’s even more than a eleven; it’s a

twelve!

To make that happen, I need your help. We will be holding our first committee meeting this

month Thursday, September 29th

Noon at the BBIA office. It doesn’t take a lot to create a

success; it just takes planning, preparation and execution. Also I need vendors, advertisers

and sponsors to help continue making our Home & Ranch Expo one of the best in the state.

Inside this month’s newsletter is your first look at the 2012 booth layout, vendor agreement,

advertising rates and sponsorship opportunities. Last year many waited too long and lost out

on valuable marketing potential. Don’t wait this year reserve yearly, $100 booth deposit

holds your place with final payment not due until January 15th

, 2012. Marketing in the Expo

Guide Book isn’t due until December and final payments on any sponsorship opportunities

are again not due until January 15th

, 2012.

Builder Breakfast Meetings begin again this month. Save the date for September 22nd

as we

go into detail about the MBIA Loyalty Rebate Program – what it is, how to sign up, how to get

your rebate checks coming in.

Thanks!

Angie

http://www.bitterrootbia.com/

http://www.bitterroottoh.com/

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Royal Spikes (150-249) Chip Pigman 204.5

Red Spikes (100-149)

Ron Pigman 136.5 Tom Vanorio 125

Jim VanSickle 105.5

Green Spikes (50-99) Ray Tipton 55

Angela Previte 55

Life Spikes (25-49) Willie Schrock 38

Blue Spikes (6-24)

George Bingham 18.5 Flora Buoy 13.5

Joanne Hamlin 10.5 Pam Spillane 7

Spike Candidates (1-5)

Tom Allsop 1 Todd Bauer 2

Loren Collins 4.5 Chuck Garber 2

Aaron Grossman 4 Dale Hanson 4.5 John Kellogg 1.5

Brian Mendenhall 2 Jason Rice 2

Jim Rousselle 3.5 Archie Thomas 3.5

Spike roster per

NAHB’s Spike Report Effective thru

6/2011

Wellness Minute Wellness Tip of the Month: Stress Basics




Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the ever increasing demands of life. Surveys show that most Americans experience challenges with stress at some point during the year. In looking at the causes of stress, remember that your brain comes hard-wired with an alarm system for your protection. When your brain perceives a threat, it signals your body to release a burst of hormones to fuel your capacity for a response. This has been labeled the "fight-or-flight" response. Once the threat is gone, your body is meant to return to a normal relaxed state.

That's why stress management is so important. Stress management gives you a range of tools to reset your alarm system. Without stress management, all too often your body is always on high alert. Over time, high levels of stress lead to serious health problems. Don't wait until stress has a negative impact on your health, relationships or quality of life. Start practicing a range of stress management techniques today.

Step by Step Tips to Stress Management

1. Decide to make a change in how you manage stress.

2. Identifying your stress triggers. Some causes of stress are obvious - job pressures, relationship problems or financial difficulties. But daily hassles and demands, such as commuting, arranging day care or being overcommitted at work, can also contribute to your stress level. Positive events also can be stressful. If you got married, started a new job and bought a new house in the same year, you could have a high stress level. While negative events in general are more stressful, be sure to also assess positive changes in your life.

3. Once you've identified your stress triggers, you can start thinking about strategies for dealing with them. Sometimes the solution may be as easy as turning off the TV when the evening news is too distressing. Or, when you can't avoid a stressful situation, try brainstorming

ways to reduce the irritation factor.

4. And don't feel like you have to figure it out all on your own. Seek help and support from family and friends. You may want to ask them what stress-relief techniques have worked well for them. And many people benefit from daily practice of stress reduction techniques, such as mindfulness, tai chi, yoga, meditation or being in nature.

Stress won't disappear from your life. And stress management isn't an overnight cure. But with practice, you can learn to manage your stress level and increase your ability to cope with life's challenges.

President’s Message Cont.

Awards Banquet were all a huge success.

My wife and I had the opportunity to be

on the Taste of the Bitterroot bus with

some 50 very good members and

associates. This new event was raved

about and many can not hardly wait for

next year to roll around. The builders were

all excited and proud to display their

beautiful homes and the mood was very

upbeat. I say thank you to my Lord every

day for being given the opportunity to live

in Montana among some of the finest

people in the world.

Please check out the new MBIA Loyalty

Rebate Program. We already have several

BBIA builders signed up for this rebate

program. Please get with Angie at the

office for more information on this

valuable new program that’s available to

all builder members. That’s it for this

month.

God Bless Each of You,

Dale

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Your gut reaction might be that you

consider your home or business as

your greatest asset - and it may

certainly be your greatest physical

asset. But what happens when you

find yourself injured and unable to

work? What happens if you stop

getting a paycheck? Asking yourself

these questions, you will come to

realize that your health is your most

important asset. The fact is most

people are more diligent with oil

changes to keep their vehicles running

than they are in getting an annual

physical to stay healthy and proactive

with their overall health.

The Healthcare Reform law (known by

its acronym, ACA) was passed in March

2010, and mandated health insurance

programs to include full preventive

benefits. This means that physical

exams, immunizations, mammograms

and colonoscopies are covered at

100%.

Another element of the law takes

place in 2014 and concerns a mandate

to buy health insurance. This would

not take effect until 2014. The law was

structured in such a way that the

requirement to buy health insurance is

not technically a mandate, but is a tax

(not a fine or penalty) to be paid by

individuals and larger businesses who

do not have coverage.

Fine, you say, but how do I pay for it?

Think of it this way, if you cannot

afford to pay for your car’s

maintenance because the note is too

high, it is time to trade it in. Better to

have a Chevy you can maintain than a

Caddy that is burning oil. Health

insurance comes with some knobs and

Thank You to Our New & Renewing

Members

Andrew Killan, Ravalli Republic

Louie Miller,

Blahnik Construction

Vern Eckstein, Vern’s Landscaping

DJ Lengyel, DJ’s Electric

Linda Massa,

Massa Home Center

Robin Pearson, Brosious Carpet & Floors

Monte Davis,

Sapphire Drilling

Glen Barnhouse, Dig It Excavating, Inc.

Tom Allsop,

FBN, Inc.

Robert Diefenbach, US Bank

Joanne Hamlin,

Perma Chink Systems

Dale Linhart, Ravalli County Bank

Membership Minute What is Your Most Important Asset? By Dara Anderson

levers you can use to lower the cost-

these are the deductibles, the out of

pocket maximums, the copays. You

and your employees will be better off

finding out early about a health

condition before it is more difficult

(and more expensive) to treat.

Perhaps the most important and under

advertised part of the law is the “Small

Business Tax Credit”. This provides a

credit for up to 35% of your health

insurance costs during 2010 through

2013 and then a 50% credit in 2014

and 2015. The credit is greater for

smaller firms and grades down until it

stops at groups of 25 or more

employees. It also pays a higher credit

if the average salary is lower. For

more information regarding the tax

credits, visit www.irs.gov and search

Notices 2010-44 and 2010-82 for

frequently asked questions.

The MBIA offers an affordable health

plan ranging from lower to higher

benefit and premium options. The

MBIA is insured through Blue Cross

and Blue Shield and includes 100%

paid preventive health benefits, a free

annual vision exam through Vision

Services Plan (VSP) and a $10,000 base

life and $100,000 accidental dental

death benefit. Blue Cross and Blue

Shield has agents with expertise in

helping you navigate the through the

healthcare system and healthcare

reform laws. For more information,

contact your local builder’s office for a

list of agents in your area.

Your gut reaction might be that you

consider your home or business as

your greatest asset - and it may

http://www.irs.gov/

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We are excited to introduce a new addition in a long line of MBIA member benefits programs, one that can put money back into your pocket.

Through this program over 30 of the country’s leading manufacturers pay rebates as their way of thanking our members for their loyalty to their products. Many of you are already using these products, so why not get a rebate for something you are already using?

Join Us for the September Builder Breakfast Thursday, September 22

nd, 7:30am

BJ’s Restaurant, Hamilton

Our guest speaker, Dustin Stewart will give you the road map regarding the new loyalty rebate program. Learn how this new program will affect your pocketbook – positively! Yes, it’s open to everyone so plan on joining us for breakfast or just a cup of coffee.

The meeting is FREE but we do ask that you RSVP to 375-9411 so we can ensure plenty of seating.

MBIA Launches Loyalty Rebate

Program for Builders & Remodelers

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Guidelines for Independent Contractors By Mike Rocchio

MBIA Safety Specialist







GRIP Safety Memo

Independent contractors are possibly the most misunderstood/misused category of workers in the business world. In today’s competitive business climate, using independent contractors (IC) is often a cost-effective way of conducting business.

WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?

Defined by law, 39-71-120 and 39-51-201 (15), Mt Code Annotated. A simplified definition is:

A) One who’s work is not controlled by others, and

B) Is engaged in his own trade, occupation, or business.

Weather one is an independent contractor or an employee is a complex issue. The Department of Labor and Department of Revenue have adopted the same definition to simplify the process of determination. Wage withholdings, unemployment insurance workers’ compensation, human rights and wage and hour issues are now decided using the same standards.

DO YOUR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS PASS THE TEST?

As an employer, you must ensure that your relationship satisfies all conditions of the “AB” Test. If your relationship with the independent contractor does not meet the conditions of the test, the worker is considered to be your employee.

A worker is presumed to be an employee unless he demonstrates freedom from control or direction over the performance of services, under the contract and in fact – the “A” test.

Consider the following under the “A” test:

Employer does not have control over the details of the work, but merely exercises the necessary control to achieve the ultimate result.

Employer does not furnish equipment.

Method of payment: for example – payment by the hour is more indicative of employee status while lump sum payment is more supportive of an independent contractor relationship.

The employer is exposed to liability for breach of contract if the worker is terminated.

The worker must also be engaged in an independent established trade, occupation, profession or business. (The “B” Test) During an audit, the following documentation should be provided to support the independent contractor status:

Copy of the written contract between the worker and the employer.

Proof the independent contractor advertises in the yellow pages or other public directory or advertisement.

Copy of the contractor’s business license or permit.

Business cards or printed invoices from the independent contractor.

Insurance certificates.

Taxpayer identification number.

Evidence (purchase agreements, titles or lease contracts) of the contractor’s investment in tools, equipment or specialized knowledge.

Consider these components when hiring “independent subcontractors” as failure to do so could leave you and your company substantially exposed. Would your workers compensation respond in the event the “independent” was injured? If he/she did not meet the definition of an IC they would be considered an employee covered under your company policies!

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News from the State By Dustin Stewart MBIA Executive Officer

Associate Member Appreciation Month




The next time you come to a BBIA

event, look around at your fellow

members. I guarantee that more than

half of the people you see will be

associate members. These are people

who are essential to the home building

process and help enable our industry

to provide Americans with an

unrivaled selection of quality homes.

Among the ranks of associate

members are subcontractors, sales and

marketing specialists, architects,

interior designers, title and settlement

experts, lawyers, people in the

financial services industry, product

suppliers and manufacturers, and

many more who are essential to the

challenging task of providing housing

for a growing population.

Associate members are also essential

to the BBIA and to the NAHB

federation, offering sponsorships,

devoting countless hours at committee

meetings and volunteering at special

events, and strengthening our industry

in the process.

Most importantly, our associate

members help broaden our

perspective so that we can assess

issues more objectively in the context

of our entire industry.

In recognition of the thousands of

associates who volunteer their time

and services to NAHB and its state and

local affiliates, NAHB has designated

September as Associate Member

Appreciation Month. NAHB has always

appreciated the dedication and

enthusiasm of its associate members,

but in today’s unsettled – and

unsettling – housing market

environment, we appreciate that

dedication and commitment more

than ever.

During September – and every other

month, for that matter – I urge all BBIA

members to get to know one another

better, learn about each others’

businesses and whenever possible, to

do business with other members.

Our HBA is strong when individual

members are strong, and doing

business with other members is a great

way to strengthen the association

while ensuring that the people you

work with understand the issues and

concerns that affect your day-to-day

operations.

NAHB has established an award to

acknowledge the importance of

associates to the national federation.

The NAHB Associate of the Year Award

recognizes associates who have made

outstanding contributions to their

local, state and national associations

and to the home building industry.

Each state is invited to submit one

nomination for the NAHB Associate of

the Year and the Society of Honored

Associates Awards. A panel of judges

selects up to five outstanding entries,

and the most outstanding associate is

named the Associate of the Year. The

others are inducted into NAHB’s

prestigious Society of Honored

Associates.

The Bill Polley BuildPac Award

acknowledges the associate member

who epitomizes the loyalty and diligent

BuildPac fundraising efforts of the late

Bill Polley, a past Associate BuildPac

Subcommittee chairman.

Entries for both awards are due by

Nov. 14. What associate member

deserves to represent BBIA. More

information is available at

NAHB.org/associatehonors.

Associate members are invaluable to

our businesses and an essential part of

our proud history, tradition and spirit.

Let’s all thank them this month by

doing business with a member!

The next time you come to a BBIA

event, look around at your fellow

members. I guarantee that more than

half of the people you see will be

associate members. These are people

who are essential to the home building

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Sign up today for the 2012 BBIA Home & Ranch Expo

This agreement for non-transferable contract lease exhibit space is made on (date) __________________________

by and between the Bitterroot Building Industry Association located at PO Box 1299 Hamilton, MT and

Company Name _______________________________________________________________

Contact Person ________________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________ Fax ____________________ Cell ___________________

Email ________________________________________________________________________

Company Address ______________________________________________________________

City _______________________________ State _________________ Zip ______________

Booth Rental Rates

All booths come with 8’ back drape and 3’ side drapes, access to 110v outlet and WIFI.

220v power is available upon request for an additional charge, in limited locations.

Number of Chairs Requested (no charge for first 2; $5 each additional) __________

Number of Tables Requested (no charge for first 1; $30 each additional) __________

Booth Requests: See attached map (booths are assigned as received)

Number of Booths Requested __________

1st Choice __________ 2nd Choice __________ 3rd Choice _____________

A complete application with exhibitor information, rules and regulations will be mailed out with confirmation. Terms: a non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per booth will hold your booth space(s), payable with application submission. The balance is due in full on or before January 10h, 2012. Cancellation must be in writing no later than January 15th, 2012. Any spaces available after January 15th require a 100% payment upon reservation. Spaces will be reserved as received. The BBIA (Bitterroot Building Industry Association) retains the right to reassign booth spaces in the best interest of all exhibitors and the overall presentation of the show. I, the undersigned, for myself, successors, heirs, and assigns, release and hold harmless the BBIA, their agents, employees, officers, and directors and any other sponsors from all claims, actions or judgments I may have or claim to have against the BBIA for all personal injuries, including death, and injuries to property, real or personal, caused by or arising out of my participation in the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo. I further agree that my photographs, pictures, or movies taken or made by the BBIA or their agents in connection with the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo, as well as my name, can be used for advertising purposes authorized only by the BBIA.

Authorized & Signed by ____________________________________________ Date __________________

Type of Booth Size

BBIA

Member Rate

Non-Member

Rate

Single Booth 8’x10’ $275 $325

Single Booth 10’x10’ $300 $375

Corner Booth 10’x10’ $325 $425

Premium

Exhibit Space

Approx.

600 sq ft SOLD

Outside Display

For large trucks,

equipment etc. $125 $195

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Axmen Propane

Restrooms

16

17

Concessions

Nature's Enhancement

14

18 Western

MT Lighting

Alpine Granite

East E

xit

Only

13

19 42

Vern's Landscape

Sunelco

RBM Lumber

12

20 41

46 67

Exit to Vendor Hospitality

21 40

47 Budget Blinds

72

11

22 39

48 65

73

10

23 38

49 64

74

9

24 37

50 Lakeland

Feed 75

8

25 36

51 62

TruGreen

7

26 35

Quality Seamless

Gutters 61

Buckeye

Hardwood

6

27 34

53 60

5 MT Dept

of Labor & Industry

33

54 Stewart

Title D& N Siding

4

32

55 Western States

Ins

Kids Corral

Thompkins & Peters

CPA

Darby Distribution

Schrock Const.

Kinetico

Big Sky Builders

Kiosk

RSVP Southwest Exit Only

JKL Electric

Custom Audio & Video BBIA

Tickets

Southeast Entrance

Only Food Drive

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December 15th, 2011

December 15th, 2011

December 15th, 2011

December 15th, 2011

[email protected] or [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


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2012 Home & Ranch Expo Sponsorship Opportunities February 4

th, 2012 Ravalli County Fairgrounds

Missed out on last year’s event? Don’t wait any longer, the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo is just around the corner! With record breaking attendance last year, we are planning improvements, increasing awareness, starting earlier and providing more opportunities for you to be involved. For full details on our Home & Ranch Expo, marketing opportunities and Sponsorship availability contact Angela at the BBIA Office today! 375-9411

Corporate Sponsorship: $1795 (sponsorship + 2 10’x 10’ booth spaces) Only 3 available

Advertising included with sponsorship:

Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on marketing/advertising for the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo, to

include:

o Company name/logo on Newspaper advertisements

o Company name/logo on Billboard advertisements

o Company name/logo on Television advertisements

o Company name/logo on direct mail Postcards

o Company name recognition on radio advertisements

o Sponsor business logo on cover of Home & Ranch Guide Book

o Complementary full page advertisement in the Home & Ranch Expo Guide Book

With premium ad location

o Company name/logo on posters and signage promoting the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo

o Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on Home Show banner (hung outside)

o Company name recognition/logo within all BBIA advertising and correspondences to Expo Vendors

Two booth spaces (10 x 10)

o Additional booth space at a reduced cost of $200 per 10 x 10 booth space.

o Prime booth location to be determined by Home Show Committee (based on booth set-up needs)

Sponsorship recognition on BBIA’s website home page (www.BitterrootBIA.com started as soon as sponsorship contract

is signed, and ends one month proceeding Show).

Exclusive Invitation Only Event Sponsorship: $1295 Friday February 3

rd, 2012

(sponsorship + 110’x 10’ booth space)


Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on marketing/advertising for the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo, to include:

o Company name/logo on direct mail Postcards/Invitations

Additional postcards provided to you for your own use

o Complementary half page advertisement in the Home & Ranch Expo Guide Book



o Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on Friday Night event signage


One booth space (10 x 10)







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Exclusive Vendor Hospitality Room Sponsorship: $795 (sponsorship + 1 10’x 10’ booth space)


Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on marketing/advertising for the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo Vendor

Hospitlity Room, to include:

o Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on Vendor Room signage

o Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on Vendor lunch coupon



Company materials displayed in the Vendor Hospitality Room

Complementary quarter page advertisement in the Home & Ranch Expo Guide Book







Kids’ Corral Sponsorship: $495 (sponsorship + 1 10’x 10’ booth space) Only 8 available

Kids Corral Sponsorship without booth space $295


Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on marketing/advertising for the 2012 Home & Ranch Expo to include:

o Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on Kids Corral signage

o Company name/logo preceded by “Sponsored By” on materials provided for the Kids Corral



Company materials/giveaways displayed in the Kids Corral

Complementary eighth page advertisement in the Home & Ranch Expo Guide Book







Artwork:

o Black and white as well as full color copy of your logo is needed and can be emailed to:[email protected].

Camera ready artwork for guide book advertising deadline – December 31st, 2011 via email in jpeg or pdf format

Sign Me Up!! Sponsor Commitment:

(Circle one) Corporate Invitation Only Event Hospitality Room Kids Corral

Business Name (Sponsor) ___________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person____________________________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________________ City/St/Zip________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone__________________________ Fax _______________________________ Cell__________________________ Email ___________________________________________ Website _________________________________________ Signature _________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________

Payment Terms: _________One Payment _________Two Payments:

Two invoices will be sent by BBIA staff; final payment is due January 15, 2012



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News from NAHB

EPA Publishes Final Lead RRP Rule

Attention multi-family property

owners/managers, painters, contractors and

other members of the regulated community:

EPA has published the final rule for the Lead

Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (LRRP)

in the August 5, 2011 edition of the Federal

Register. The changes made to the LRRP go

into effect on October 4, 2011.

The good news is: EPA will not require

clearance and dust wipe testing!

There are several changes which will directly

affect your job sites. These are summarized

below.

1. Certified Renovators may collect a

paint chip, from the components to be

disturbed, for laboratory analysis. This

is an alternative to performing an EPA

recognized test kit. EPA will be

publishing guidance on how those

renovators previously certified will be

able to receive training on this option.

2. Vertical containment or equivalent

extra precautions in containing the

work area must be used on exterior

renovations performed within 10 feet of

the property line. By incorporating the

phrase “or equivalent extra

precautions” EPA is allowing

contractors to use the technique which

best suits the situation in order to

contain dust during an exterior

renovation. EPA is additionally allowing

the use of less than 10 feet (for

exteriors) and less than 6 feet (for

interiors) of plastic sheeting or other

impermeable material to be placed on

the ground/floor if used in conjunction

with a vertical containment.

3. EPA is clarifying that the prohibited

practices apply to all painted surfaces,

not just “lead-based paint.” To do this

EPA replaced the term” lead-based

paint” with “painted surfaces” and

added “painted surfaces” to the

definitions within the regulation.

4. HEPA vacuums must now be operated

in accordance with manufacturer’s

instructions.

5. EPA is clarifying that the on the job

training required to be provided by the

certified renovator refers to only those

lead-safe work practices required by

the LRRP.

6. The recordkeeping and post renovation

reporting requirements are modified to

include paint chip sampling results

similar to the previous requirements of

recognized test kits.

As you can see these changes are relatively

minor, allowing the certified renovator and the

renovation firms to stay in compliance with the

regulation without a significant change to their

business practices.

2011 Membership Directory – A Guide to Building & Remodeling is

available NOW pick up your copy at the BBIA office or request one today email

[email protected] or call 375-9411.


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Upcoming Events Sept. 1

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th Office Closed

Sept 8th

Tour of Homes Wrap up meeting

Sept. 12th

11:30am Board Meeting, BBIA

Office

Sept 15-18th

Missoula Parade of Homes

Sept. 22nd

7:30am Builder Breakfast Meeting

Sept. 29th

Home & Ranch Expo committee

meeting Noon at the BBIA Office

October 10th


Office

October 11th

GRIP Safety Meeting 7:30am at the

Bitterroot River Inn

October 13-14h MBIA State Board Meeting in Great

Falls, Office Closed

October 20th

7:30am Builder Breakfast Meeting

October 27th



October 31st

Happy Halloween!

November 1st

GRIP Safety Meeting 7:30am at the

Bitterroot River Inn

November 14th


Office

November 17th



Nov. 23-25th

Office Closed; Thanksgiving Break

Bitterroot Building Industry Events GRIP Safety Meetings Events of other HBAs

Holidays This monthly newsletter is a publication of the Bitterroot Building Industry

Association, PO Box 1299 Hamilton, MT 59840. The newsletter is

published for the benefit of our association members. We welcome your

contributions of articles about our industry and our members. Please

address all correspondence to above address.

Advertising Rates:

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Business Card Ad 3.5” x 2” $15 /month, $ 40 /quarter

Copy for ads must be in the BBIA office no later than the 20th of the

month for publication in the next month’s issue. All ads submitted are

reviewed for appropriate content. Ads can be submitted in color or black

and white, preferably in PDF format, and print ready.

Our newsletter is distributed via email, mail and displayed on our website.

This monthly newsletter is a publication of the Bitterroot Building Industry

Association, PO Box 1299 Hamilton, MT 59840. The newsletter is

published for the benefit of our association members. We welcome your

contributions of articles about our industry and our members. Please

address all correspondence to above address.

Publication Information




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Special Events

BBIA Tour of Homes Wrap Up Meeting Sept. 8th 11:30am at the BBIA Office

BBIA Board Meeting Monday September 12th 11:30am at the BBIA Office

Sept. 29th Home & Ranch Expo Committee Meeting Noon at the BBIA Office

PO Box 1299 Hamilton, MT 59840 www.BitterrootBIA.com

sept. bitterroot building news

Documents

number of states

bitterroot valley

united states history

montana farmerrancher

line of montana

housing market

new home construction

long montana winters