Northern Lights: October 2012

A Message from BRANNJ President, Glen Lumia 

We have a great fall 2012 planned for our membership and we kicked it off with a Texas Hold 'em Tournament at my home. It was wonderful to have so many members attend! The event started at 6 and we continued until 12:30 AM. Everyone enjoyed and we look forward to next year's event. In the meantime, read below for upcoming events and hopefully we will see you soon.

The nominating committee is interviewing for BRANNJ leadership. If you are interested please email our Executive Vice President, Kathleen Kurpiel for more details at kathleen@brannj.org

 Best Regards,

Glen

TEXAS HOLD EM NIGHT

Eric Squires, Pella Windows & Glen Lumia

Very Special Thanks to Glen and Donna Lumia for graciously hosting our September 28^th Fall Fundraiser at their beautiful home.  Thanks to all members and guests who attended this fun event to support BRANNJ; to Bruce Roeloffs who ran the event for us; to Arnold DeMasi of DeMasi Construction for being our “chef extraordinaire” at the BBQ and to the following sponsors of the event:

Premier Partners: Reno’s Appliance; ProBuild; Van Natta Mechanical; Ferguson Enterprises; Sax, Macy, Fromm & Co.

Table sponsors:  Pella Windows; Commercial Agency; Lighting Electric; S&S Painting

Beer sponsor:  Middleton & Company

Sign sponsors: Steamist; BSH; Whirlpool; Dacor; Subzero Wolf

Hamburgers: Eagle Alarm & Audio; HotDogs: Rob’s Carpet; Dinner:  Hewitt Landscaping; Dessert: Forcellati Brothers Landscaping

Click here for photos of event  

Winners:  First Place-Eric Squires(Pella) Second Place-Craig Rosenfield; Third Place-Shaun Rice (VanNatta Mechanical)

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Now in Progress!

Let's start by welcoming our newest member:

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage (Associate)

Alfonso Rodriguez, Sales Manager

Hoboken, NJ

Calling all BRANNJ Members:  Would you like a chance to win a free membership for 2013?  The BRANNJ Membership Committee is asking all members to participate in our three month membership drive from October 1^st to December 31^st.  Just recruit a new or former member, and enjoy the following savings:

One member:  $50 off your 2013 member dues

Two members:  $150 off your 2013 member dues

Three members: $300 off your 2013 member dues

Four members: $ 450 off your 2013 member dues

Five members: FREE membership dues for 2013!  ($705 value)

October 18^th -“Taste of Spain” Building Industry Networking Event at Porcelanosa.  Join us and “build new relationships” as we team up with AEC Professionals Circle and network with builders, architects, engineers, designers and landscape architects as we enjoy wine, hors d’ oeuvres and view the spectacular, newly renovated showroom at Porcelanosa in Paramus.   Email Kathleen Kurpiel for registration form (click here)

October 29^th and 30^th -OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety Course at Van Natta Mechanical.  Protect Your Business and learn what you need to know to avoid potential fines and penalties and sign up today as space is limited.   

Registration required: Email Kathleen Kurpiel for registration form (click here)

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 "Builder Smart: The Great Separator" (click here)

  

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