Step by Step (August 2016)

Publication of the

August 2016 • Vol. 19, No. 8 Editor: Jennie Korth

Raffle Prizes!

Chairperson’s Message

We’ll be drawing winners for several great prizes at the Remodelers Council Golf Tournament on Friday, August 26! You do not have to be present to win, so contact the HBAL office at 402-423-4225 to purchase tickets!

by Megan Dreyer

Summer is winding down and before we know it, the kids will be back to school and Husker football will be in full swing! I hope you all have been able to make some fun memories with your family and friends.

Two Husker Football Tickets* courtesy of John Hoppe, Jr.

Two Husker Volleyball Tickets*

On Friday, August 26, we will have our annual Remodelers Council Scholarship Golf Tournament at Holmes Golf Course. The proceeds from this tournament benefits the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation which provides scholarships to local youth going into the residential construction industry. Whether you participate because it’s a good cause or because you love to golf, this is a wonderful event where we can spend time with our employees, customers and friends off the jobsite.

Plans are in the works for this fall’s lineup of monthly Remodelers Council Meetings. In November we’ll have an opportunity to tour The Career Academy. One of the biggest issues we have in our industry today is the lack of individuals coming into the trades. We need to encourage our youth to look into careers in the residential construction and remodeling industry. The Career Academy is a perfect place for high school students to get a taste of what it’s like.

If you have ideas for future meetings or tours, please be sure to let me or Jennie Korth at the HBAL office know. I look forward to seeing you soon!

Summer should get a speeding ticket.

- Unknown

courtesy of Adam Albee, Lincoln Laminating

Two Husker Men’s Basketball Tickets* courtesy of Roger Brown, Lincoln Laminating

One Skybox Rental for 20 with 8 VIP Parking Passes courtesy of Lincoln Saltdogs

One Sample Flight & One Growler Fill courtesy of Blue Blood Brewing Co.

Keg of Beer from Lazlo’s

courtesy of A1 Complete Services, Inc.

$25 Gift Card to The Still courtesy of The Still

*date to be determined by donor

$5 each or 3 chances for $10 Tickets can be purchased at the Hog Roast on August 5, the Remodelers Council Golf Tournament on August 26 or by calling Jennie at 402-423-4225.

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Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers In 2013, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released Simple Solutions for Home Building Workers: A Basic Guide for Preventing Manual Material Handling Injuries. This publication was written especially for young and less experienced home building workers. Original drawings and non-technical language are used to describe manual material handling injury risks and how these risks can be reduced and/or eliminated for certain activities.

Home building is physically demanding work and manual material handling may be the most difficult part of the job. These activities increase the risk of painful strains and sprains and more serious soft tissue injuries. This booklet provides basic information about readily available work practices and equipment that can help both new and experienced workers, contractors and builders prevent serious manual material handling injuries.

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Bad Habit: Trying to please everyone First thing I do in the morning: Kiss my wife and remind her I love her Favorite vacation spot: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Greatest Hero: My mom, she rocks!

This helpful guide is available as a web publication for printing or download at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2013-111/ and www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh/ docs/2013-111_sp/.

Childhood fear: Pennywise (the clown in the movie “It”) Spare time: Golf, watching sports and spending time with the family Family: Wife Sarah, two boys; Phoenix 17 and Hendrix 2.

Greatest accomplishment: Remain positive no matter what life brings my way and keeping my faith strong.

Team Registration Scholarship Golf Tournament

Please register my team for the Remodelers Council of Lincoln’s Scholarship Golf Tournament to benefit the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation Name: Company: If you are interested in a designated foursome, please register all four players together.

If not, you will be assigned a team. l My other team members are:

Holmes Golf Course

Friday, August 26, 2016 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

l Enclosed is $65 per golfer. Pre-payment is required to play.

l I don’t play golf, but I do want to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Enclosed is my contribution of $______.

Sponsorship Registration Yes! I would like to be a: l Hole Sponsor

l Beverage Cart Sponsor l Giveaway Sponsor

$100 $100

Item: ________________

l Raffle Prize Sponsor Item: ________________

l I do not wish to be a sponsor, but I do want to support the Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation. Enclosed is my contribution of $______.

The proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for high school and college students. The Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation’s mission is to support the educational and charitable activities of the Home Builders Association of Lincoln.

The Foundation strives to support the community by contributing to community service projects focused on housing, as well as providing scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the building industry, and providing funding for other industry related educational and research programs.

Gifts are tax deductible to this 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Name: Company: E-mail: Total Amount Due: $

l Check enclosed

Volunteer opportunities are also available.

Contact Jennie Korth at 402-423-4225 or jennie@hbal.org if interested.

Send registration form and check made payable to: Lincoln Home Builders Care Foundation 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C, Lincoln, NE 68516 Fax: 402-423-4251 • Email: info@hbal.org

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August 26, 2016 Holmes Golf Course

Board of Directors Meeting & Ribbon Cutting HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Sept. 10

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament

Labor Day • HBAL Office Closed

Aug. 18

Sept. 5

Spike Party at Ribfest Festival Space • North of Pinnacle Bank Arena Call HBAL at 402-423-4225 to RSVP

Aug. 18

Remodelers Council Golf Tournament Holmes Golf Course 10:00 a.m. Shotgun Start • $65 per person

HOMEPAC, Board of Directors & LHBCF Meetings HBAL Office • 6100 S. 58th Street, Ste. C 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 5

Aug. 26

4th Annual Hog Roast 11401 Van Dorn Street 5:30 p.m. - BBQ Dinner 5:30 p.m. to Dusk - Yard Games &

Bounce House 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - DJ Music & Karaoke

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