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360-452-8160
PO Box 748 • 3430 E. Highway 101, Ste. #1, Port Angeles, WA 98362
September 2011
2011 NPBA Golf Tournament
Championship Flight First Place - Clawson Construction: From left, Kevin Russell, Danny Clawson, Jordan Rhoads. Missing team member: Rob Botero
Championship Flight Second Place - Lakeside Industries: From left, George Peabody, Rena Peabody, Mike Thomas. Missing team member: Bob Dutrow
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect at the 12th Annual NPBA Golf Tournament held at The Cedars at Dungeness. Thanks to our sponsors and volunteers the event will go down in NPBA history as a great success! First Federal, as the Tournament Sponsor, made sure that the day was sunny and
in the mid-70s, as well providing help at the registration table. Kathi Larsen and Terri Wood greeted players and checked them in. Spirit Sponsor Sound Community Bank had players Bettin’ on the Green with a poker shoot. At the beginning of the tournament, SCB team mem-
NPBA’s first Oktoberfest Chili Cook-off
Hole in One Sponsors
NPBA would like to thank its sponsors for their support of the 12th Annual Golf Tournament.
Championship Flight Third Place - Four Seasons Engineering: From left, Steve Manwell, Jay Petersen, Terry McCartney Missing team member: Hayden McCartney
Calling all cooks! Do you think you have an award-winning recipe for chili? Then plan to enter the NPBA’s Chili Cook-off on Oct. 1 at the Sequim Valley Center, 160 Harrison Road in Carlsborg behind Sears. Go to npba.info to download an entry form. The cost to enter is $25 and cash prizes will be awarded for Judges Choice - $75, People's Choice - $75 and Best Decorated Booth - $25. Full press coverage also will be provided to the winners to showcase your excellent cooking skills! To participate in the Oktoberfest by eating, drinking and being merry, RSVP to the NPBA office at 452-8160 or visit the NPBA website for a registration form. Cost is $5 for chili, beer sold individually. Note that the date and location have changed for this event due to a scheduling conflict with the Sprint Boat Races.
President Rick Gross challenges you to a chili cook-off!
bers, Deon Kapetan, Kirsten Pavlak, Kelly Raymond and Chris Fobian passed out cards to all the players. As the teams made their rounds on the course, they had the opportunity to pick up more cards. During the awards Continued on Page 3
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2011 Officers and Board of Directors President: Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC Immediate Past President: Tracy Gudgel, Zenovic and Associates Secretary: Donna Knifsend, Lawsuit Prevention & Management Life Director: Bill Roberds, Excel Utility Construction Treasurer: Teri Ward, First Federal 1st Vice President: Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction 2nd Vice President: Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction Builder Directors: Alex Anderson, Alex Anderson Concrete; Bill Feeley, Feeley Construction; Larry Hanna, L.P. Hanna Construction; Jac Osborn, by Design Group Associate Directors: Roger Wheeler, RJ Services; Dan Donovan, Allform Welding; Jim Strong State Directors: Mark Smith; Kevin Russell, Clawson Construction; Garrett DelaBarre, DelaBarre Construction; Scott Schwagler, J&J Construction of PA; Rick Gross, Estes Builders, LLC Executive Officer: FaLeana Wech Future Builders Construction Superintendent: Dan Peacock
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Energy Star Training® Built Green Clallam County has partnered with Clallam County PUD and Peninsula College to bring the following classes to you at a great price. Classes will take place on Sept. 28 at the Lincoln Center in Port Angeles. ■ Meet and Exceed the Code with NW Energy Star® Homes 8 a.m.-noon Meet and Exceed training encompasses an overview of current code and how we got there, along with how building science best practices and performance testing fit into present and future codes. This training’s main objective is to help prepare builders not only to meet the current energy code, but also to stay ahead of the code and future building trends through the Energy Star® program. ■ Build It Tight, Ventilate It Right 1-5 p.m. Build It Tight, Ventilate It Right training conveys an understanding of the importance of air barrier framing and its contribution to overall performance. Attendees will learn how to recognize how a proper air barrier strategy is established and the methods by which tight construction is achieved and tested. Attendees also will learn how to identify ventilation options and the pros and cons associated with each strategy. Backing, blocking and caulking strategies will be addressed, as well as instruction and practice with calculating ventilation requirements. Cost for one class is $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Cost for both classes is $45 for members, $65 for nonmembers and includes lunch from noon-1 p.m. To register, e-mail faleana@npba.info or call the office at 452-8160.
Member Announcements
• Budget Blinds of the Olympic Peninsula is celebrating one year in its new showroom location at 489 W. Washington St. in Sequim. Stop by to see the newest technology in window coverings, the Smart Choice System, and meet owners Amanda and Gabriel Walsh at an open house from 2-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11. • Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company Celebrates 105 years — Join in the celebration by stopping by the store on Wednesday, Oct. 5! There will be a barbecue lunch, vendor information, product demos and door prizes. Angeles Millwork is at 1601 S. C St. in Port Angeles.
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Golf Tournament ceremony, players had to choose their top five cards and then the winning hands were drawn. Mike Thomas and John Tweeter held the winning hands and walked away with prize baskets. Linda Alger from Everwarm Hearth and Home served up some delicious food grilled on the Big Green Egg at the 4th hole to tide players over until dinner was served. The NPBA also would like to thank golf chairman John Locke of First Federal and committee member Jac Osborn of by Design Group for all of their work to help make the tournament successful. Also, thanks to Trina Stern of by Design Group for all of her help preparing for the tournament as well as being on-site for the day.
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Callaway Flight First Place - Columbia Bank: From left, Colleen McAleer, Brian Kuh, Jake Tjernel, Dakoda McKennon
Callaway Flight 2nd Place Team - C & J Excavating: From left, Jim Root, Darrel Vincent, Kevin Root, Mike Payton
NPBA seeks nominees for Executive Board Callaway Flight 3rd Place Team - Sound Community Bank: From left, Kevin Kapetan, Stephanie Sweet, Deon Kapetan, Dan Rigg
The NPBA nominations committee is seeking individuals who are interested in serving on the NPBA Executive Board. If you are interested, contact Roger Wheeler, chairman, at 457-1420 or e-mail Executive Officer FaLeana Wech at faleana@npba.info.
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calendar of events: Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 26 Oct. 27
Energy Star® Training NPBA’s Oktoberfest Chili Cook-off EPA Certified Lead Renovator Training NPBA General Membership Meeting and Candidate Forum
For more information about these events, visit npba.info and click on the calendar on the homepage.
Featured member benefit of the month
Welcome!
September 2011
NPBA would like to welcome new member:
Thanks!
PNC Mortgage
Jo’El James, Mortgage Loan Officer 360-460-6571 Joel.james@pncmortgage.com pncmortgage.com
NPBA would like to thank the following companies for their continued support:
Through the NPBA’s affiliation with the Home Builder Purchasing Program, our members can save big on their Verizon Wireless bill! Qualifying members may be eligible to receive 22 percent off monthly access calling plan fees, unlimited VZE-mail for only $20 per month and 35 percent off Verizon Wireless accessories. This is a benefit that also can be extended to your employees on their lines of service. The discount for qualifying employees is 18 percent! Give our Verizon Wireless business account executive a call at 360-710-5050 or e-mail Brett.Green@verizonwireless.com for more information.
Adamire Concrete & Excavation, Inc. Coldwell Banker Uptown Realty Electric Service, Inc. Gary Priest Excavating Hi-Tech Electronics Onsite Monitoring
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