CATT A LOG January 2014

JANUARY 2014

CATT-A-LOG • THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR MEMBERS OF CATT

Christmas Holiday Party Beats All Time Attendance Record

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undreds of CATT members and friends jammed the Grand Sierra Ballroom at the Resort at Squaw Creek for the December 6 party, setting a new attendance record. Beating the old record of 349 attendees in 2006, the 2013 party saw 365 people enjoy good food, good music, good prizes, and good news. As if on cue, snow started falling at 4:00 that afternoon to create a winter wonderland outside while inside, the Party Committee decorated every conceivable surface and set the tables with a variety of sponsored gifts. Appetizers were served, raffle tickets sellers were in high gear, the Photo Booth had a waiting list, and a powerpoint of all award nominees was shown in the time before everyone sat down to dinner. Master of Ceremonies Josh Root (Root of Design Electric) presided over the evening program, introducing board members, Party sponsors, and Party committee volunteers. CATT President Michael Forshee (Forshee Construction) recognized three board members who finished their board service in

« Chuck Dunn and The Blues Monsters Raffle Ticket Sellers getting ready (Standing L to R): CATT Membership & Event Coordinator Kim Cross, Katherine Elkins Rule (Katherine Elkins Designs), Bonnie Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering) (Seated L to R): Carolyn Heller (Heller Construction) and Ken Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering).

Photos courtesy of Tammi Brimer.

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2013 Annual Award Winners FRONT ROW, L TO R: Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete), Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), Paul Griggs (Griggs Custom Homes), MIDDLE ROW, L TO R: Robie Litchfield (L+P DesignWorks), Bob Heller (Heller Construction), Chris Tennant (Mt. Lincoln Construction), Aaron Griggs (Griggs Custom Homes), Marylee Glace (The Office BOSS), BACK ROW, L TO R: Elise Fett (Elise Fett & Associates), Gordon Cross (Lake Tahoe Designs)

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Christmas Holiday Party Cover President/Executive Director Columns 3 CATT Calendar 3 New Officers in 2014 3 Truckee Community Building 4 Truckee Building & Safety Division 5 Membership News 5 Tour the HGTV “Dream Home” 5 CATT Board Meetings 5

2013 Annual Awards Winners Q&A/Classified Ads Member News LGAC Schedule Committee Leader Workshop CATT Volunteers Help Sierra Senior Services New Members/CATT Stats

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A NOTE FROM THE

CATT Calendar

President

(All meetings at the CATT office unless otherwise noted)

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he holiday season is over and the New Year is upon us. As your new CATT President, I would like to welcome you to 2014. I believe this year will be one of the best for the Association and its members.

We have many events/projects planned for the next twelve months and hope that you will participate in as many as possible. The Association truly wishes to benefit you and your business.

One of the most exciting projects is the possible donation of a parcel to CATT for a “shared sites” building in Truckee. This building will serve as a new office for CATT and will be available for other non-profits organizations.

We ended the year with 337 members—our highest ever. Many thanks to all of you who recruited new members. We hope to add to that number in 2014 thereby increasing the recognition and influence of CATT within the Truckee Tahoe region.

We added new staff in 2013 and I believe we now have a great team in Pat, Amanda, and Kim. They are working very hard for you and if you have not met them yet, I encourage you to stop by the CATT office and introduce yourself. I hope to see you at the Mixers, New Member Orientations, golf tournament, and especially at the Christmas Party. All are lots of fun and a great way to network and stay up to date with what is happening in the construction industry.

Many thanks to Michael Forshee for his work as our 2013 President and to the Board of Directors. I look forward to serving you as the 2014 President and welcome your comments and ideas.

Gary Crosswhite, 2014 CATT PRESIDENT NEWS FROM THE

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ig thanks to incoming President Gary Crosswhite for his donation of carpenter pencils for CATT promotional purposes. These pencils are excellent givea-ways at the Truckee Home Show and other similar events. The CATT name, logo, phone number, and website are displayed on the pencil. The pencils generate many positive responses and also some puzzled looks by those who ask “What is it?” Thanks Gary— one little pencil can do so many things…

And big thanks are due to Gerald Wallace (Truckee Stone and Tile Cleaning) who came in on a weekend and cleaned the office carpets.

Thanks Gerald for helping us shine as we start the New Year!

We have already received more than 90 renewals and 2014 just got started! Thanks to all of you for your early bird renewals and remember the flat screen TV drawing is open to any member who renews by January 31—just in time for the Super Bowl February 2.

Feel free to contact me (530-550-9999 or pat@ca-tt.com) if you have any questions or comments about CATT!

Pat Davison,

JANUARY January 1 – Office Closed for New Year Holiday January 6 – Board Meeting January 8 – Membership Committee Meeting January 13 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting January 16 – Remodel Committee Meeting January 20 – Office Closed for Martin Luther King Holiday January 29 – Mixer Committee Meeting

FEBRUARY February 3 – ANNUAL MEETING February 5 – Membership Committee Meeting February 10 – Local Government Affairs Committee Meeting February 13 – Committee Leadership Workshop February 17 – Office Closed for Presidents’ Holiday February 20 – Remodel Committee Meeting

New Officers for 2014 The CATT Board elected these directors on December 2 to serve a one year term as Executive Officers for 2014: President Gary Crosswhite/Meridian Concrete Vice President Barry Lease/Incline Builders Secretary Josh Root/Root of Design Electric Treasurer Paul Griggs/Griggs Custom Homes Past President Michael Forshee/Forshee Construction The Board also said goodbye to Tillio Olcese (Olcese Construction) who first came on the Board in 2004 and moved up through the ranks of leadership to be President in 2011.

Tillio showing his goodbye plaque given at the Christmas Holiday Party.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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TRUCKEE COMMUNITY BUILDING

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nterest is growing in the “Truckee Community Building (TCB),” prompted by the installation of two 4’ x 8’ signs on the proposed TCB site. The signs were installed December 16 by CATT members. The site is located in the Planned Community 3 (PC3) subdivision at the intersection of Brockway Road and Highway 267 in Truckee. The TCB will be made possible by a generous donation of a 6.33 acre parcel (Parcel 6), given by the Joerger family who owns the PC3 land. CATT’s charitable Left to Right: CATT sign installers/ board members Mitch Clarin and Paul Griggs (Mitch and Paul are also on the C.A.T.T. Community Project board)

sister organization, C.A.T.T. Community Project, will be the recipient of the donated parcel.

The TCB is essentially a shared non-profit business center, similar to the Parasol Building in Incline Village where 19 non-profit organizations share meeting rooms, kitchen, office equipment, front receptionist, and more. CATT has taken the lead to make this concept become reality in Truckee. A number of local nonprofit organizations have already lent their support for the Truckee Community Building. Check out the TCB website for more info: www.TruckeeCommunityBuilding.com In September and October, the Town of Truckee asked for public comment related to the proposed subdivision of land for PC3. Thanks to Larry Young (Ward Young Architecture & Planning) for taking the time to formulate CATT comments on the PC3 Draft Environmental Impact Report and Specific Plan. Larry was assisted by fellow CATT members Doug Gadow (Linchpin Structural Engineering) and Mitch Clarin (Mitchell T. Clarin). CATT Executive Director Pat Davison submitted the CATT comments pertaining to Parcel 6 intended uses and mitigation measures.

The Town will be responding to those comments in late winter/early spring of 2014 and then the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to determine whether the PC3 subdivision should be approved.

CATT believes that this piece of property is the right parcel for a shared non-profit facility. CATT envisions the Truckee Community Building as a flagship building standing on a signature corner. The CATT Board has given this project high priority and CATT members can take great pride in knowing that they are part of something “concrete” that will improve the community in numerous ways.

NOTICE of ANNUAL MEETING Monday, February 3, 2014, 5:00 PM CATT Office: 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee

CATT Bylaws require that a meeting of the general membership shall be held each year, usually in January or a month selected by the Board. (Article 5, Section 1). This is called the annual meeting.

At the Annual Meeting, each Committee Chair will give a report on his/her committee’s activities for the past year and goals for the coming year. Members are welcome to attend this meeting.

Please call the CATT office 530-550-9999 for more details. www.ca-tt.com

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TOWN OF TRUCKEE BUILDING & SAFETY DIVISION

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s the new year arrives and we look back on 2013, a few things come to mind that are important for our industry. First, the Building Division ended Fiscal Year (FY) 12/13 in the black for the first time in over five years. This is a good indicator that our economy appears to be headed in the right direction, which in turn will create jobs, opportunities, and growth for our industry. Nationally, home construction is on a fairly good upswing, with approximately a 17 percent (17%) increase in single-family housing starts, which the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) stated “was not a statistical blip.” Further, the NAHB predicts strong growth for 2014 and 2015. The NAHB also predicts that the multifamily housing market will make strong gains this coming year, with roughly a 10 percent (10%) increase over 2013.

Second, the Building Division expects to end FY 13/14 in a very good position to provide the service levels that we all want. This could mean the hiring of additional personnel as well as revamping how we do

things in order to become the most efficient we can. Efficiencies are very important to me, as this is how we are compared and judged by our citizens who deserve the very best. Working together with the stakeholders in Truckee, we will create a TEAM that will set the standard at its highest level while providing a safe environment for our citizens.

It has been a pleasure getting to know all of the people in the Town that truly care about the product that is put out there, how we are perceived, and how we can work together. There is always more than one way to do things; the fun part is discussing the alternative, the intent of the code, and implementing the process. I look forward to a continued relationship with all of you. Should you have any questions, please feel free to come by my office or simply call me at 530582-2905. Happy New Year and best wishes and luck in 2014.

Johnny Goetz

This contest was such a HUGE success last year that we brought it back for 2014!

Any existing CATT member who recruits a new member

by April 4th, 2014 will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad Mini (value $459).

This model has 16GB, 7.9 inch display, advanced ultrafast Wi-Fi, 10-hour battery life, and can access 275,000 apps. The Membership Committee structured the drawing so BOTH the new member and the recruiting member (YOU) win iPads.

And remember, this drawing is in addition to the $50 per new member recruitment incentive already in place.

Contact Kim at the CATT office if you would like to get membership materials to use in your recruiting efforts. We’ll even help get that recruit signed up!

WIN A FLAT SCREEN TV JUST FOR RENEWING BY JANUARY 31, 2014

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL

Tour the HGTV “Dream Home” in Our Backyard

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eaders of the CATT-A-LOG may remember a “Member News” mention (July issue) that WardYoung Architecture & Planning was the architect for the HGTV (Home & Garden TV) “Dream Home 2014” located in Schaffer’s Mill. Construction is now complete and HGTV selected the Tahoe Forest Health System Foundation as the official charity of the HGTV Dream Home 2014. TFHSF will organize tours of the Dream Home and be the recipient of the tour proceeds. Tours will run from January 9 to February 14, Thursdays through Sundays, from 10 AM to 4 PM. Funds from ticket sales will be allocated to the Wellness Neighborhood and its mission to fund community wellness in the Truckee/Tahoe region. The Wellness Neighborhood partners with communitybased organizations to increase access to local healthcare services. They also focus on important health care issues to optimize our community’s health through outreach.

Want to see the Dream House up close and personal? Volunteers are needed as tour docents, at registration and parking directors. Shifts including training are 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM or 12:45 PM to 4:00 PM, or you can volunteer for the whole day. Training will be provided at the start of your shift. There is no limit to the number of shifts you can sign up for.

Go here to sign up to volunteer: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=641004./ Go to this link for more info about the HGTV Dream Home and enter to WIN the Dream Home! http://www.hgtv.com/dream-home/index.html?vty=DH_CENTRAL Go here to purchase tickets to tour the home: www.schaffersmilldreamhome.com For more information, contact Ted Owens, Director of Community Development, Tahoe Forest Hospital District, 530-582-6551 office, or 530-362-2583 mobile. Ted is a general contractor, CATT founder, and CATT member (Owens Consulting Group).

CATT BOARD MEETINGS

RECRUIT A NEW MEMBER CONTEST

All returning CATT members who renew their membership for 2014 by January 31st, 2014 will be entered into a drawing to win a flat-screen TV. The TV is a Samsung 51” 720P HDTV. Don’t delay! Renew your membership today for a chance to win!

Please be sure to also send your Renewal Application and Member Questionnaire with your payment. These forms are used by staff to assure your information is listed correctly on the CATT website and in the Building & Remodeling Guide.

THANKS TO THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE FOR BRINGING YOU THESE CONTEST INCENTIVES Chairman Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete), Vice Chair Michael Ellis (Reno Truss), Secretary Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), John Manocchio (Waddell & Reed), Rick Venturini (EZ3D Living), Gerald Wallace (Truckee Stone & Tile Cleaning), Scott Ruzich and Amy Trumble (Epic AV Automation), Deb Kelly & Mark Dickson (Kelly Brothers Painting, Inc.), Julie Johnson-Holland (Interior Design by Julie JohnsonHolland), Norin Mack & Tim Kawelmacher (Ferguson Enterprises), Kate Mendez (Hotel Truckee Tahoe), Sally Brinkerhoff (Front and Bridge), Stephanie Kiser (BMD, Inc.), Elise Fett (Elise Fett & Associates), Jerry Forsch (Reno GMC Buick)

Monday, January 6, 2014, 5:00 PM Monday, February 3, 5:00 PM Meeting Location: CATT Office, 12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G, Truckee Call the office 530-550-9999 for details or to get the agenda

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2013 Annual Award Winners

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he winners of the 2013 Annual Awards Competition were announced at the December 6 Christmas Holiday Party.

The winners were nominated by fellow members for superior craftsmanship, excellent customer service, innovative design, devotion to CATT and community, or other outstanding characteristic.

40 nominations were made in 6 “individual achievement” categories and those winners were chosen by CATT members via the CATT website.

16 nominations were made in 5 “project” categories and a three-person panel of independent judges selected the project winners. The judges were: David Peterson, general contractor and owner of Fine Line Construction in Reno, Brian Whitmore of Williams + Paddon, an architectural firm based in Roseville, and Mark Davis, president and general contractor with Sierra View General Contractor, located in Granite Bay. A list of all nominees is shown to the right.

PROJECT WINNERS ARE: Public Works Project of the Year L+P DesignWorks Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center Sustainable Building Methods Project of the Year Heller Construction Timber Ridge, Truckee

Residential Remodel Project of the Year Elise Fett & Associates Crystal Bay

CATT 2013 AWARD NOMINEES PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Gene Upshaw Memorial Tahoe Forest Cancer Center—L+P DesignWorks

Residential Project of the Year Mt. Lincoln Construction Sugar Bowl

SUSTAINABLE BUILDING METHODS PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Timber Ridge—Heller Construction

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS ARE: New Member of the Year Gordon Cross Lake Tahoe Designs

COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Tahoe Donner Lodge Expansion—Mt. Lincoln Construction RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Lahontan— Aspen Leaf Interiors, Breakers—Greenwood Homes, Copeland—Greenwood Homes, Timber Ridge—Heller Construction, Sugar Bowl—Mt. Lincoln Construction, Valhalla—NSM Corporation, Galena—Sierra Integrated Systems, Inc.

Volunteer of the Year Aaron Griggs Griggs Custom Homes

RESIDENTIAL REMODEL PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Carnelian Bay—Bervid Custom Builders, Crystal Bay—Elise Fett & Associates, Homewood—Griggs Custom Homes, Inc. & Aspen Leaf Interiors, Lake Boulevard—Lamberth Construction, Tahoe—M.D. Construction & Consulting, Inc., Incline Village—Sierra Integrated Systems, Inc.

Professional of the Year Marylee Glace The Office BOSS Supplier/Vendor of the Year Ryan Swenson Simpson Strong-Tie

NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR: John Walterscheid— CED Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc., Gordon Cross—Lake Tahoe Designs, Doug Gadow—Linchpin Structural Engineering, John Wolfe—Precision Flooring Solutions, Inc., John Manocchio—Waddell & Reed

Sub-Contractor of the Year Gary Crosswhite Meridian Concrete

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Aaron Griggs— Griggs Custom Homes, Inc., Mark Tanner—Mark Tanner Construction, Inc., Mike Nethersole—M.D. Construction & Consulting, Inc., Mitch Clarin—Mitchell T. Clarin, Ami Vannoy—Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc., Michael Ellis—Reno Truss, Inc., Ryan Swenson—Simpson Strong-Tie, Lisa Burns—Ward Young Architecture & Planning

Builder of the Year Paul Griggs Griggs Custom Homes

Commercial Project of the Year Mt. Lincoln Construction Tahoe Donner Lodge Expansion

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: Betty Scott—Aspen Leaf Interiors, Julie Johnson-Holland—Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland, Doug Gadow—Linchpin Structural Engineering, Marylee Glace—The Office BOSS, Lisa Burns— Ward Young Architecture & Planning

Sugar Bowl Residential Project award winner.

SUPPLIER/VENDOR OF THE YEAR: Christen Bradley— Bedrosians Tile & Marble, Stephanie Kiser—BMD, Inc., Craig Reynolds—DHC Supplies, Inc., Bob Brown—Hills Flat Lumber Company, Ryan Swenson—Simpson StrongTie, Peter Stribling—Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co., Inc., Mike Yankin—Yankin’s Reclaimed Materials SUB-CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR: Daron Tadman— 49er Electric, Grady Jones—Bobby Jones Concrete, Craig Price—Craig Price, Inc., Gary Crosswhite—Meridian Concrete, Inc., Matt & Ami Vannoy—Nor-Cal Floor Design, Inc., Mike Cunningham—Vertical Framing, Inc., Mike Tatarek—Tatarek Construction, Inc. BUILDER OF THE YEAR: Eric Bervid—Bervid Custom Building, Inc., Seamus Gallagher—Gallagher Construction, Jim Galletto—Galletto Construction, Inc., Paul Griggs­— Griggs Custom Homes, Inc., Bob Heller—Heller Construction, Inc., Jim Morrison—Jim Morrison Construction, Inc., John Corda—Jones Corda Construction, Inc., Mark Neave—NSM Corporation

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CAPITOL CONNECTION

Q&A for Contractors

By Shauna Krause, President Capitol Services, Inc.

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s we wrap up this year and look ahead to the next, we take a moment to reflect on some of our past ‘Q&A’. While some things change many never do…

FROM OCTOBER 2001: Q: I am listed as an Officer on a corporation. I do not like the way things are going and want to get off this license as soon as possible. What do you suggest?

A: There are two ways to remove your name from a contractor’s license.

One is to file an official “Notice of Disassociation”. The second is to write a letter to the Contractors Board asking that your name be removed from the CSLB records. For a Responsible Managing Officer (RMO) the Disassociation notice is your only option. Any correspondence with the Board should include an original (not fax) signature; the date you’re leaving (or have left) the license; and the license name and number.

It’s a very good idea to remove your name from the Board’s records. I have seen many instances where someone has left a company but never notified the CSLB. Months, or even years, down the road, when a problem has developed with the license, the State will go after all listed Officers (even those who are no longer with the corporation).

(Readers note: This policy has changed and CSLB now wants a Disassociation Notice from everyone.)

FROM FEBRUARY 2003: Q: My husband is a subcontractor. He has been hearing other subs

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that have a contractor’s license in their wives name but the husbands run the business. I want to know if this is possible and how do I qualify for a license?

Since my job is to keep the books, I really have no experience in construction.

A: Over the years, I have heard of some contractors placing their wives as the President or owner of the business when in fact they run most or all of the field operation. Usually, this was done to help the company qualify as a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE). Being a WBE can be advantageous when bidding on specified public work projects. For the average contractor, being owned or run by a woman, whether real or illusionary offers few, if any, advantages.

I have helped many women qualify for their contractors’ license. In most cases, they had supervisory field experience or directly worked in their chosen trade (painting, plumbing, landscaping, etc.). However, none to my knowledge simply “kept the books”. Since you state that “you have no experience”, the only way to qualify would be if your husband or another licensed contractor served as your Responsible Managing Employee /RME (or Responsible Managing Officer/RMO, if a corporation).

To qualify for a license any contractor, male or female needs to show at least four years supervisory or practical field experience.

FROM FEBRUARY 2012: Q: Is there a required exam for the “C-61”/”D-21”?

A: Yes, the CSLB requires that you pass a law exam; however, there are no trade tests for any of the “C-61” categories. Once you become licensed as a “C-61/ D-21”(Machinery & Pumps) contractor, you should review the entire list of “C-61” categories to see which others you may qualify for. These additional trades would be issued without any further testing.

While knowledge is power, knowing where to go for the answers is half the battle. Get expert assistance immediately when you call 866-443-0657, email info@cutredtape.com, or write us at Capitol Services, Inc., 1225 8th St. Ste. 580, Sacramento, CA 95814. Research past columns at www.cutredtape.com.

Thank you to these donors for their generous support of the CATT Remodeling Campaign: PLATINUM SPONSORS

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ary and Lynn Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete) recently took a trip to Fiji and Gary made sure his CATT t-shirt was in the suitcase! Way to go Gary!

Signature Landscape won two awards at the Builders Association of Northern Nevada (BANN) “BANN-ER Awards” on November 22. They were recognized with the “Outdoor Lifestyle” award for a single family residence and “Most Outstanding Sub-Contractor” award. Meridian Concrete was given the “Most Reliable SubContractor” award. Congrats to both companies!

BANN is a reciprocal member with CATT. BANN has a lot going on! A breakfast focusing on 2014 real estate and construction trends will be held Wednesday, January 15 at the Atlantis Hotel Casino in Reno. This breakfast is always entertaining, informative, and worthwhile! BANN has also scheduled a Spring “Home and Garden Expo” at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for February 21–23. For more info on either of these events, contact BANN at 775-329-4611 or visit their website: www.thebuilders.com.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Committee Schedule

Upcoming CATT LGAC (Local Government Affairs Committee) Meetings and Guest Speakers – all meetings are 4:00 PM at the CATT office. Any member is welcome to attend.

Jan. 13 CA State Fire Marshal Tonya Hoover and Placer County Chief Building Official Tim Wegner Feb. 10 Truckee Fire Protection District Board Chairman Victor Hernandez March 17 Truckee Chief Building Official Johnny Goetz

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CATT Volunteers Help Sierra Senior Services

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ATT helped the Sierra Senior Services (SSS) with their monthly fundraiser breakfast by providing volunteers for the cooking, serving, and cleaning. December 1 was CATT’s assigned day. 55 breakfasts were served. The profit from the breakfast goes to the SSS “Meals on Wheels” program. These generous CATT members gave of their time to make the breakfast a success: Brent Ferrera (BC Builders) Mike Rodriguez and Staci Nestavall (Brite Glass) Scott Eckard (Eckard Roofing) Julie Rinaldo (Elise Fett & Associates) Julie Johnson-Holland (Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland) Judy Dowdy & Mia Sendra (J. Dowdy Appraisal Consulting) David Tirman (JMA Ventures) Deb and Erin Kelly (Kelly Brothers Painting) Donavan, Loralee, and Ethan Rae (MWA) Samantha Yeary (On Track Business Management) John, Sarah, and Brian Wolfe (Precision Flooring Solutions) Shelly Wright (Plumas Bank) Sonja Woodburn, Myles Swain, and Mellissa Thomas (Surface Protection Services) Marylee Glace (The Office BOSS) Christian Edwards (Timberline Construction)

PHOTOS...

A) Christian Edwards pours coffee B) Donovan Rae takes an order C) Sarah Wolfe tends to the bacon D) Scott Eckard is on egg duty accompanied by John Wolfe behind him

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Christmas Holiday Party CONTINUED FROM FRONT COVER

SPONSORS: Title Sponsors: Appetizers: Wine: Entertainment: T-Shirt: Photo Booth: Water Bottle: Pocketknife: Tote Bag: Bars: Bottle Opener: Ice Scraper: Decorations: Sponsor Signage: Rooms:

Title Sponsor BMD reps (L to R): Andrew Cooper, Michelle Rowley Reed, Stephanie Kiser.

Getting ready for the evening program (L to R): Josh Root, Gary Crosswhite, Michael Forshee.

More happy people (L to R): Mike Rodriguez (Brite Glass), Samantha Yeary (On Track Business Management), and Staci Nestavall (Brite Glass).

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2013: Dennis Schlumpf, Mike Pelletier, and Tillio Olcese. Josh the MC became Josh the Auctioneer with a support crew working the floor. In just a few minutes, the Live Auction commanded some impressive bids. The Annual Award winners were announced by Josh and Gary Crosswhite (Meridian Concrete) and then The Blues Monsters took over with great dance music.

This event serves a dual purpose: have fun celebrating the end of the year and raise funds for CATT. Thanks to our many sponsors, supporters, and volunteers for making the 2013 Party the best CATT has ever had!

BMD and Marvin Trus Joist Engineered Wood Products Trus Joist Engineered Wood Products PrimeSource Building Products Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co., California Cascade, and Trex Penofin Penofin Capital Lumber and Tru Dry Ferguson Enterprises Incline Builders, Simpson Strong-Tie, and Owens Corning Nor-Cal Floor Design Western Nevada Supply and Bradford White Beach & O’Neill Insurance Associates The Office BOSS Resort at Squaw Creek

LIVE AUCTION DONORS: Adrift Tahoe, Coney Island Bar, CATT, Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland, Journey Around Happy, K.B. Foster Civil Engineering, Mason Valley Hunt Club, WAI SUP Board, Western Nevada Supply SILENT AUCTION DONORS: Carmel Gallery Fine Photography & Art, Coupe Sixty-One Hair Studio, CATT, Creative Concepts Media + Marketing, DHC Supplies, Inc., GarWoods Restaurants, Granite Electrical Supply, Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe Truckee, Heller Construction, Hoffman Hardwood Floors, James Harold Gallery, Kelly Brothers Painting, Mane Attraction, Mark Tanner Construction, Molsby & Bordner (MOBO) Law, Moonshine Ink, Mountain Hardware & Sports, Mountain Home Center, Namaste Holistic Healing & Yoga, Precision Flooring, Salon Fandango, Sara Zimmerman, Spirit Interior Design, Stones Country Tires, Sugar Bowl Ski Resort, Surface Protection Services, Tahoe Donner Ski Area, Tahoe Tech Group, The Lighting Showroom, Western Nevada Supply RAFFLE DONORS: Apex Saw Works, Blue Coyote Bar & Grill, Bob the Tax Guy, Boreal Mountain Resort & Woodward Tahoe, Bridgetender, CATT, Cottonwood Restaurant, Crest Cafe & Catering, DiNallo Designs, Drunken Monkey, Full Belly Deli, Heller Construction, Jason’s Beachside Grill, Lanza’s, Las Panchitas, Old 40 Kitchen & Grill, Plumas Bank, Pour House Truckee, Resort at Squaw Creek, River Grill, Starbucks Incline Village, Steamers Beachside Bar, Tahoe Staff, The Rock Garden, Truckee Community Insurance, Truckee Paint Mart / Reno Paint Mart, Truckee Sears Hometown Store, Truckee Stone & Tile Cleaning, Wolfdale’s Cuisine, Western Nevada Supply SPECIAL RAFFLE DONORS: BMD, Marvin, and California Craftsman BIG THANKS TO THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PARTY COMMITTEE: Chairman Scott Eckard (Eckard Roofing), Vice Chair Ken Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering), Ted Reviglio (Western Nevada Supply), Ryan Swenson (Simpson Strong-Tie), John Wolfe (Precision Flooring Solutions), Jana Lease (Incline Builders), Jamie Brimer (Brimer Construction & Plumbing), Ami Vannoy (Nor-Cal Floor Design), Josh Root (Root of Design Electric), Hillary Talbot (Architect Mason Kirby) BIG THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: Viktoria Root (Root of Design Electric), Carolyn Heller (Heller Construction), Katherine Elkins Rule (Katherine Elkins Designs), Daniel Root (Root of Design Electric), Curt Strenk (Root of Design Electric), Tammi Brimer (Brimer Construction & Plumbing), Bonnie Foster (K.B. Foster Civil Engineering), Jamie Carter (Mark Tanner Construction), Greg & Kerry Haupert (Sierra Integrated Systems), Margaux Kelly, Graham Johnson

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Hundreds of Placer County property owners have saved money on their energy bill ...

... you can too!

Did you know?

If you’re a Placer County homeowner or commercial property owner, the County may provide financing for your energy efficiency or renewable energy project, with no upfront costs. Through this unique program, the money is repaid on your property tax bill.

These projects increase your property’s value and PAY FOR THEMSELVES by lowering your utility bills!

• Upgrade your windows, doors, insulation and roof • Replace your old woodstove and HVAC equipment with new, energy efficient models • Conserve water with new water saving technology • Install solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind systems

For more information visit or call ( 530) 889 - 4 1 7 4

www.ca-tt.com

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PERMIT# 15 TRUCKEE, CA

12313 Soaring Way, Suite 1G Truckee, CA 96161 (Located across the street from Truckee Town Hall) Ph: 530-550-9999 | Fx: 530-550-9998 info@ca-tt.com | www.ca-tt.com

CATT’s MISSION: To promote a positive business environment for the building and housing industry and enhance opportunities for its members and the community

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Gary Crosswhite, President Meridian Concrete, Inc. Barry Lease, Vice-President Incline Builders, Inc. Josh Root, Secretary Root of Design Electric Paul Griggs, Treasurer Griggs Custom Homes Michael Forshee, Past President Forshee Construction

DIRECTORS

Mitch Clarin, Mitchell T. Clarin Andrew Cross, Truckee-Tahoe Lumber Co. Ken Foster, K.B. Foster Civil Engineering Doug Gadow, Linchpin Structural Engineering Rich Loverde, Loverde Builders Mike Nethersole, M.D. Construction & Consulting Ted Reviglio, Western Nevada Supply Ryan Swenson, Simpson Strong-Tie

STAFF

Pat Davison, Executive Director Kim Cross, Membership & Event Coordinator Amanda Bullard, Office Manager

Newsletter design: justimaginemktg.com Newsletter printing: therealgraphicsource.com

Welcome New Members Hall Tree, Jason Hall Russ Viehmann Electric, Russ Viehmann Gail Willey Landscaping, Inc., Ron DuHamel High Sierra Home Control, Jeremy Brown

CATT Jobs to Bid and Permit #s

CATT Stats

General Contractors 75 Sub-Contractors 103 Associates/Suppliers 70 Professionals 81 Organizations 7 Retired 1 Total 337

Jobs to Bid Sent Out in November/YTD

Building Permit #s Issued in November/YTD

Private 0/82 Public Works 7/15

Truckee New Single Family Residential 11/73 Eastern Placer County New Single Family Residential 2/152