Publication of the
August 2014 • Vol. 17, No. 8 Editor: Jennie Korth
Chairperson’s Message
Golf Tournament August 1, 2014 Mahoney Golf Course
by AnDee Harris
(7900 Adams Street)
Registration 7:30-8:15 am • Shotgun Start at 8:30 am
Greetings! Summer is now upon us. The hot and humid days are here. Vacations are in full swing, along with the warm weather activities. I hope you are able to enjoy a few days off in your busy schedules. Each year the days seem to go by faster and faster. Before you know it, we will be in the “back-to-school” mode and getting ready for fall! One of the most popular summer sporting activities is golf. Either you love to play every day or you are the casual golfer who plays when time allows. One of the fun events for the Remodelers Council is the Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year’s event will be August 1 at Mahoney Golf Course. It is a great time to golf, network and enjoy the friends we have in our organization. I look forward to seeing you there!
• $65 per golfer, includes golf, cart, food and prizes • Tournament format is 18 holes, 4-person scramble. • Tournament is limited to 36 foursomes • Hamburgers and hot dogs are served all day • Handicapped event, flights will be determined based on a 9 hole score randomly selected. • Prizes awarded following the tournament r Yes, I’d like to volunteer to help out at the Remodelers Golf Tournament Name ______________________ Phone____________ Company_________________________________
Please watch your email, fax and newsletter for the next scheduled meeting in September.
r Yes, I’d like to contribute to the Remodelers Council Scholarship Golf Tournament
I would like to say thanks for everyone’s support and I look forward to seeing you at one of these next events!
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Amount $______ Company_________________________________ Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to reserve a foursome!
Jan. Feb. March April May Total Avg. Cost
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7 4 33 56 55 155
2007 Cost 87,400 314,300 1,283,155 539,511 818,301 3,042,667 19,630
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9 9 36 62 52 168
2008 Cost 1,364,460 141,600 589,154 1,208,366 809,323 4,112,903 24,482
Remodeling Permits: Additions City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #
2 5 10 10 9 36
2009 Cost 52,000 125,240 206,900 198,413 183,000 765,553 21,265
#
6 3 11 19 9 48
2010 Cost 152,980 99,500 317,000 706,474 148,500 1,424,454 29,676
#
3 7 18 15 20 63
2011 Cost 80,100 178,700 452,005 908,366 340,080 1,959,251 31,099
#
2 5 10 11 20 48
2012 Cost 43,500 107,786 691,458 600,931 723,945 2,167,620 45,159
#
6 2 8 10 13 39
2013 Cost 422,000 33,000 357,600 212,603 776,408 1,801,611 46,195
#
3 3 8 12 12 38
2014 Cost 59,336 64,000 338,910 609,495 596,540 1,668,281 43,902
Remodeling Permits: Alterations
Jan. Feb. March April May Total Avg. Cost
#
88 78 107 88 115 476
2007 Cost 1,163,863 909,207 1,280,089 1,031,776 1,578,971 5,963,906 12,529
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81 76 89 82 79 407
2008 Cost 907,619 947,505 800,412 877,275 723,878 4,256,689 10,459
City of Lincoln - Detached Single Family - 8 Year Table #
71 76 72 85 65 369
2009 Cost 784,232 706,588 946,927 813,112 617,270 3,868,129 10,483
#
57 69 125 154 124 529
2010 Cost 502,454 600,743 1,229,150 1,386,859 931,223 4,650,429 8,791
#
69 79 104 133 111 496
2011 Cost 988,395 893,584 900,086 1,292,245 946,242 5,020,552 10,122
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81 69 96 96 123 465
2012 Cost 804,484 565,929 1,055,957 871,985 1,544,337 4,842,692 10,414
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66 42 65 108 92 373
2013 Cost 751,024 702,668 1,000,016 1,158,054 605,739 4,217,501 11,307
#
90 87 93 110 98 478
2014 Cost 1,279,205 811,667 1,011,061 1,010,930 1,088,989 5,201,852 10,883
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Meter Sensors and Smart Meters Unlike the smartphone energy monitoring apps, meter sensors and smart meters feed you information directly from your home’s existing energy meter instead of sending data from your energy provider. They monitor every aspect of your electric energy use and continuously send information back to you. This helps you learn exactly when and where your home uses the most energy so you can make informed decisions about how to better manage energy consumption and keep costs down. Blue Line Innovation offers two different meter sensors. The PowerCost Monitor tracks the cost of running specific appliances and shows where power is being wasted, perhaps in electronics you thought were turned off overnight or while you are at work. The Blue Line Optical Sensor uses optical readers attached to your home meter to monitor your energy use comprehensively, and alert you to any problems that could reduce your system’s efficiency, such as clogged air filters. Smart meters are only available through your utility company and make your home part of the “smart grid.” The smart meters connect homes and utility companies in a two-way information stream with the goal of optimizing energy efficiency for homeowners and utility companies alike. They allow the utility to read the meter remotely so they can then offer you “smart” pricing based what time of day energy is cheapest. Homeowners can also look online or use apps to assess their home energy usage and reduce bills on their own. These are just a few home energy management products that can help you be a little kinder to the environment, not to mention your wallets, without sacrificing comfort or convenience in the process. Get more great tips on how to go green and save on energy costs from a Certified Green Professional (CGP) from the directory at nahb.org.
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Calendar of Events Aug. 1
Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Mahoney Golf Course 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start • $65 per person
Aug. 4-8
Special HBAL Office Hours Monday - Friday • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Aug. 14
HOMEPAC, Board of Directors & Foundation Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
Aug. 14
Spike Party at Ribfest Festival Space • North of Pinnacle Bank Arena Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to RSVP
Aug. 22
Hog Roast SW 27th & W. Denton Road
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