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| BRANNJ wishes all a Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! |
A Message from BRANNJ President, Glen Lumia
2012 has been a terrific year for The Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern New Jersey (BRANNJ). Exciting, well attended events and significant increases in membership have BRANNJ in a great position for greater successes as our association enters the new year. What really impresses me is that we have re-energized the volunteer base with new members bringing enthusiasm to our committee work. Working with our established volunteer members gave BRANNJ a deeper feeling of camaraderie and a renewed strength in our building industry. Thank you all so much for your efforts; they never went unnoticed and are very much appreciated.
I look forward to working with these exceptional volunteers in 2013 and I invite you, our members, to join us.
I would also like to thank my fellow officers for their time and devotion to BRANNJ;
- Chairman of the Board ~ Jeff Mathieu
- Builder 1st V.P. ~ Charles Baldanza
- V.P. Secretary ~ Donald Dobres
- V.P. Treasurer ~ Scott Truberg
- Associate V.P. ~ Richard Gaynor
- 2nd Associate V.P. John Cioletti
- Executive V.P. ~ Kathleen Kurpiel
As I step down as president I can't help but feel proud of all we've accomplished together and it has been a distinct honor and privilege to help an organization that is there to enhance and protect my profession, in fact, all of our professions. Thank you all for giving me this opportunity and I wish you a Very Merry Christmas & a Prosperous, Healthy, Happy New Year.
Warm Regards,
Glen
The BRANNJ 2012 Beefsteak: Thanks to BRANNJ members and guests who attended our Annual Builders Beefsteak & Tabletop Night on December 6th at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Over 110 attendees enjoyed networking, fantastic vendor displays and a delicious beefsteak dinner. This year, the focus was on the WorldFamous Bread Building Contest as each table participated in a friendly competition to win proceeds for a worthy charity of their choice. The winning table played for A Journey for 9/11 First Responders, Supporting the Heroes of Ground Zero--NFL Alumni George Martin’s charity. Congratulations!
Special Thanks to the following: Event Sponsors, Trus Joist Engineered Wood Products; Beverage sponsors: J. Rapaport Wood Flooring and Pella Windows & Doors and Dinner Table Sponsor, The Commercial Agency.
Thank you to our tabletop vendors this year:
-Black Millwork
-Broan Nutone LLC
-Estrin Sales Agency
-Ferguson Enterprises
-Focus Sales
-Future Home Technology
-J. Rapaport Wood Flooring, LLC
-Kohler
-Leviton Manufacturing
-P.K. Luxury Sales
-Reno’s Appliance
-Steamist
-Super Enterprises/Distributor of Marvin Window & Door Products
-Trus Joist
- VIGO Industries
Post Hurricane Sandy Updates
In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, NJBA has announced a new initiative for members only. You may go to www.njba.org and opt-in to put your company on a list available to the public looking for qualified contractors and associate companies. NJBA has set up a Sandy page that is consistently updated to bring members important information on recovery and rebuild efforts.
Welcome New Members:
Builders (3):
Anthony Volpe
Volpe Construction/Volpe Custom Homes
640 Palisade Avenue, Englewood, NJ
Philip Vartolone
Fifo Five LLC
252 Union Street, Lodi, NJ
Philip Calinda
Millennium Custom Homes LLC
16 Mignolab Road, Suite D
Livingston, NJ 07039
Associates (5):
CLD Consulting Corp
Carmine Stella
120 Rio Vista Drive, Norwood, NJ
Future Home Technology
John Schell
33 Ralph Street, Port Jervis, NY
Eastern Concrete Materials
Gary Graziano
475 Market Street, Elmwood Park, NJ
Diane Durocher Interiors
Diane Durocher
375 South Central Avenue, Ramsey, NJ
Olympic Stone & Marble
324 Washington Street, Orange, NJ
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, January 10, 2013: Celebrate the New Year at the BRANNJ Installation & Awards Cocktail Reception at The Abbey~ Ramsey Country Club105 Lakeside Drive, Ramsey, NJ 07446 @6:00 pm Limiting Seating Available ~ Reservations will be accepted from the first 60 guests to register
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Note: Congratulate the Incoming Officers and Directors and market your company in the 2013 Commemorative Journal~ contains the event program as well as advertisements from our members.
Monday, January 14th and Tuesday, January 15th: OSHA 10 Construction Safety Course, 7:30AM to 1:30PM, Van Natta Mechanical, 25 Whitney Road, Mahwah, NJ click here to register
NAHB OSHA update....
Under Pressure from Home Builders, OSHA Delays Fall Protection Guideline Changes (click here)
NAHB OSHA update....
Under Pressure from Home Builders, OSHA Delays Fall Protection Guideline Changes (click here)
Save the Dates:
Thursday, March 14, 2013~ Second Annual Pot O’ Gold Beer Tasting & Networking Event at Park Ridge Elks
Tuesday, April 16, 2013~General Membership Meeting at Ferguson Enterprises, Norwood, NJ~ Educational Presentation on Lien Law
Monday, June 10, 2013~ Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards
