INSIDER
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Inside this issue: 
• STAFFING CHANGE, MESSAGE FROM CHARLIE HUDSON
• UPCOMING MEETINGS
• REX AWARD WINNER!
• GATEWAY PACIFIC TERMINAL PRESENTATION
• SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT BIAWC
• BIAWC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT – Friday, Aug. 19
• MRC TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES (TORH) DEADLINE
• LEAD RENOVATOR CLASS – Thursday, July 18
• CONTINUING EDUCATION 
• USE YOUR STATE BIA 
• MEETING/BANQUET/EVENT SPACE DISCOUNTS FOR MEMBERS! 
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STAFFING CHANGE

BIAWC Membership,
On June 13, 2011, Lance Clark the Executive Officer was relieved of his duties with the association. The BIAWC has decided to pursue another direction regarding leadership. Executive Officer resumes are being accepted at remodeling2@comcast.net  or at the BIAWC office in a sealed envelope marked E.O. Position. Executive Officer resumes should contain a cover letter, of 1 to 2 short paragraphs, stating why the applicant would like the position and why the BIAWC would hire this person. The resume should explain the strengths and experience in;
   1. Governmental Affairs
   2. Financial Management
   3. Local Connections & Networking
   4. Staff Administration & Management and Human Resources experience
Charlie Hudson, BIAWC President
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
• Tuesday, June 28, 4 p.m. Golf Tournament Committee
• Thursday, June 30, 11:30 a.m. GAC
• Monday, July 4 – BIAWC OFFICE IS CLOSED for the holiday.
• Thursday, July 7, noon, MRC
• Wednesday, July 20, 4:30-7:30 p.m., HOVANDER PICNIC (general membership event)
• Friday, July 29, 7 a.m., BIAWC Networking Breakfast
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REX AWARD WINNER!
Congratulations to BIAWC member Jacquie Scott, president and lead designer for Legacy Kitchen & Bath, for winning the "Residential Kitchen Over $125,000” award! Awards were announced at a 2011 BIAW Excellence in Remodeling Awards reception on June 15 at Semiahmoo, with multiple competitors in several categories. Jacquie’s project involved a team consisting of an interior designer, contractor and multiple subs to complete this beautiful north county home.  The kitchen remodel included opening up two individual rooms creating one open room concept with the kitchen and great room being one continuous space.  The homeowners had a definite concept in mind for their home and the kitchen was the main focus.  The cabinetry included cherry stained and glazed in two different stain colors. The custom hood & other areas in the kitchen included hand carved cherry onlays, posts and trim details. The great room concept included a media center for the homeowners’ new home entertainment system & collection of artifacts from their travels.
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GATEWAY PACIFIC TERMINAL PRESENTATION
11:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, at BIAWC
Note date change!
Craig Cole, consultant for the Gateway Pacific project, has asked to make a presentation to BIAWC at a brown bag (bring your own lunch) session open to all BIAWC members.
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This originally was announced for July 6, but has been rescheduled in an attempt to involve more members. We’ll pick up the subject at the first regular Government Affair Committee date in September, and be able to address new issues and questions. Bring your questions and concerns.  Guests are welcome.

SSA Marine says of its project: The Gateway Pacific Terminal is one of the most economically significant opportunities to enter Whatcom County in a century. The $500 million to $700 million project will create thousands of local jobs and millions in state and local tax revenues. On top of this, SSA Marine is committed to maintaining high environmental standards and will undergo a stringent environmental review over the next two years. There’s a lot of misinformation and rumors swirling around about the terminal, and we want to ensure that our community has the facts straight.
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FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES AT BIAWC !
Mark your calendar and gear up for three fun summer activities with BIAWC. For information, log on to www.biawc.com and/or call 360-671-4247.

• WEDNESDAY, JULY 20, 4:30-7:30 p.m. SUMMER PICNIC AT HOVANDER PARK.
Back by popular demand, is the family friendly Summer Picnic at Hovander Park in Ferndale.  Come out after work with your spouse, children and guests for an evening of fun, networking and relaxation. 
• FRIDAY, JULY 29, 7 a.m., is your next NETWORKING BREAKFAST, this one with a twist. We’ll also share topics at each table to provide learning opportunities between Builder and Associate members.  $10 is the right price for breakfast and networking. Call 671-4247 to register.
• FRIDAY, AUG. 19, BIAWC Charity Golf Tournament, Shuksan Golf Course.  There’s still time to register a foursome and/or become a sponsor.  Call 671-4247 for more information. (Details below!)
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BIAWC CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT - FRIDAY, AUG. 19
Friday, Aug. 19, is the date of this year’s BIAWC Charity Golf Tournament. Now is the time to save the date and plan on a golf foursome and/or sponsorship. Charity proceeds benefit Construction Careers Academy and the BIAWC Scholarship Fund for children of BIAWC members pursuing construction-related education at technical and four-year institutions in Washington state. If your company would like to be a hole sponsor or sign up a golf foursome ($450 before June 30 / $550 after June 30!).  For information, contact BIAWC at call 671-4247. 
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MRC TOUR OF REMODELED HOMES SEEKS ENTRIES
Attention MRC members!!!  We need more projects for our October Tour of Remodeled Homes.
We need 8 as an agreed upon minimum if we are going to go forward with tour plans. Please contact Brian Evans, bae@greenmtnhomes.com  or 739-2755, or Linda, 671-4247 or lindat@biawc.com, before July 7 if you have a potential entry.
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EPA LEAD RENOVATOR CLASS - THURSDAY, JULY 18
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the SICBA office, 15571A Peterson Road, Burlington.
EPA requires every firm or individual conducting renovations or repairs on housing built before 1978 to have at least one representative who has attended the 8-hour Certified Renovator coruse conducted by an EPA certified firm. Work crews are required to be trained in safe work practices at the beginning of each job by one of these Certified Renovators.  For information on the class, call SICBA at 360-757-6916, e-mail rayna@sicba.org fax to 360-757-0604, or click here.
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BIAWC CONTINUING EDUCATION
BIAWC Public Affairs Coordinator Linda Twitchell now is handling our continuing education program. If you are interested in particular classes or subjects, please contact her at lindat@biawc.com or 671-4247. Energy Star, for instance, is currently offering 4-hour classroom training in 5 categories that are available to us if enough people are interested:
• Meet and Exceed the Code with Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes
• Build it Tight, Ventilate it Right
• Thermal Enclosure Checklist
• Intermediate and Advanced Framing
• Residential HVAC Design
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USE YOUR STATE BIA
Update your safety program.  Donovan Quebedeaux travels across the state to provide on-site safety consultations and updates on OSHA and WISHA standards. Members also receive free sample written safety program. Answer nagging building code questions. Donovan also helps members with difficult code questions or unruly inspectors. Contact him at 800-228-4229 or donovanq@biaw.com.
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LOOKING FOR A MEETING/BANQUET/EVENT SPACE? 
Keep the BIAWC in mind. Members can use the Pat Jones Conference Room of Spike Room free for 1 hour during regular business hours; for more than 1 hour or after-hours use, discounted prices apply.  The BIAWC building also has a 3,050-sq-ft banquet space. We can accommodate small to large events. If you are planning a meeting, dinner, wedding, party, conference, or seminar – call us at 671-4247. It is never too soon to book your event – call today!  Dues-paying members get the a discount … so next time you need a venue for a birthday, anniversary, wedding, memorial service or social gathering, consider the BIAWC’s three meeting rooms. 
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