Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Northern Lights: September 2013

Message from BRANNJ President

 
 Charles Baldanza         
2013 BRANNJ President
I hope all BRANNJ members and their families had an enjoyable and safe summer season.  As fall approaches, it is time to focus on Association educational events, fundraisers and business opportunities.  Attending BRANNJ meetings are a fantastic way to solidify relationships, meet new business connections and promote your company to Northern, NJ building industry professionals.  September promises to be a great month beginning with our joint meeting with the Bergen-Passaic Municipal Inspectors Association.  Join us on September 4th and get answers to your important questions regarding housing in the Northern market.  Then, be sure to join us on Friday, September 20th for our annual Fall Fundraiser, Texas Hold Em Night!  Play in the tournament or just come for a delicious BBQ dinner and networking.  This is always a fun and well-attended event, so please attend and/or be a sponsor and support YOUR Association!  Please see http://www.brannj.org/professional/calender to register and for more information on these and upcoming fall events, or call Kathleen at 201-843-6868.  In October, all BRANNJ members are invited to participate in the NAHB Membership Madness drive for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas.  Look for more details coming soon. 


Best regards,

  Charlie

Special thanks to our current Texas Hold Em Night Sponsors:

Event Sponsor ($2,000):  Residential Home Funding
Grand Prize Sponsor ($2,000):  Dykes Lumber Company
Dinner Sponsor ($1,000):  Pella Windows and Doors
Beer/Beverage Sponsor ($500):  J. Rapaport Wood Flooring, LLC.
Game Table Sponsors ($250):  Steamist and Fireside Hearth and Home

Just a few sponsorships remain, so please call the BRANNJ office today to reserve yours! 

Welcome New Members:

J. Rapaport Wood Flooring, LLC. (A)
Allen Rapaport
158 Linwood Plaza Suite 201
Fort Lee, NJ

SubZero Group East (A)
Peter Cort
25 Riverside Drive
Pine Brook, NJ

Omland Engineering Associates, Inc. (A)
Tony DiLodovico
54 Horsehill Road
Cedar Knolls, NJ

Glenn R. Mitchell Construction, LLC (B)
Glenn R. Mitchell
600-18 Pulis Avenue
Mahwah, NJ 07430


 
SAVE THE DATES!


Upcoming Fall Events:

Wednesday, September 4th~6:00PM Joint Meeting with Bergen Passaic Municipal Building Inspectors Association @Maggiano’s Little Italy, Hackensack, NJ.  
Meet and greet with local building officials. Be sure to attend and get answers to your important housing questions that affect your business and bottom line!

Friday, September 20th~Texas Hold ‘Em Night 6:00PM@ Lumia Residence.  Invite your employees, colleagues and friends to this Annual Fall Fundraiser!  Support your local association and play in the tournament or come for a great BBQ dinner, see old friends and make new business relationships!  Great sponsorship opportunities to market your company to Northern, NJ building industry professionals.


Thursday, October17th~General Membership Meeting- Hurricane Sandy Rebuild Panel Discussion 6:00PM@ Sax, Macy, Fromm & Co, 855 Valley Road, Clifton, NJ. 
Our distinguished panel will help to educate you on Post Superstorm Sandy issues affecting the Northern, NJ market and building industry.  Join panelists Dave Fisher; V.P. K. Hovnanian Companies, Tony DiLodovico; Omland Engineering Associates, Inc.; Patrick McNamara, Esq.; Scarinci Hollenbeck, Jeff Kowlakowski; VP Government Affairs New Jersey Builder’s Association; and more at this very informative general membership meeting. **Continuing Education Credits Pending for New JerseyAttorneys and Engineers**

Thursday, November 14th~General Membership Meeting/Special Event Reno’s Pre-Holiday Industry Networking Event 6:00PM, Paterson, NJ.  This event is a great opportunity to make new business connections with members of other Associations including NKBA, ASID and more!  Bring your business cards and join the party to begin the holidays as John Cioletti and Reno’s Appliance once again hosts a fantastic event at their beautiful showroom. 

Thursday, December 5th~Annual Builders Beefsteak & Tabletop Night- 5:30PM Fiesta Banquets, Route 17, Wood-Ridge, NJ.  Don’t miss this annual favorite event with a new twist!  Associates have the opportunity to display your products and services for builders!  A traditional beefsteak dinner with all of the trimmings and then play in the World Famous Bread Building Contest to win for the charity of your choice! 


                                                
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