Northern Lights: October 2013

 Message from BRANNJ President

 Charles Baldanza         
2013 BRANNJ President

Very special thanks to Glen and Donna Lumia for hosting our fall fundraiser, Texas Hold ‘Em Night, on Friday, September 20^th.  

(click here for event photos)

Over 100 members and guests enjoyed their fantastic hospitality and a wonderful evening of great food, networking and fun!  

l ro r: The winner, George Koetter, Charlie Baldanza, Kathleen Kurpiel and runner-up, Tom Marinaro

Thanks also to our announcer, Richard Gaynor (Middleton & Company); our grill chef, Arnie DeMasi (DeMasi Construction); committee members Don DiNovi (Ulrich); Howard Van Natta (Van Natta Mechanical); Mary Brennan (M. Brennan Design Associates); Scott Truberg (Creative Design Construction); Dorothy Dobres (Fine Home Construction); and to Dan Caizzo and the dealers and our game caller, Rick Riddle (Residential Home Funding).   Congratulations to Texas Hold ‘Em winners:  1^st Place: George Koetter (Dykes Lumber Company); 2^nd place Tom Marinaro (Residential Home Funding); 3^rd place: Eric Squires (Pella Windows); 4^th place: Peter Rzszutek (RobK Construction); and 5^th place Anthony Infantolino (ACI Electrical).

Thank you to our sponsors:

$2,000 Event Sponsor-Residential Home Funding (David Stein)

$2,000 Grand Prize Sponsor-Dykes Lumber Company (Del Dohm)

$1,000 Dinner Sponsor-Pella Windows (Tony Cavallo)

$750 Prize Sponsor-Lightning Electric (Robert Bello)

$500 Beer/Beverage Sponsor-J. Rapaport Wood Flooring (Allen Rapaport)

$250 Game Table Sponsors:

1. Commercial Agency (Ken Cerullo)
2. Fireside Hearth and Home (John Clark)
3. Hewitt Landscaping (Paul Hewitt)
4. Mainline Contracting (Mark Salerno)
5. Rob’s Carpet
6. Smolin Lupin (William Ryan)
7. Steamist (John Duggan)
8. S&S Painting (Steve Stavros) 
9. Volpe Custom Homes (Anthony Volpe)
10. Spilatros Painting

October is Membership Madness Month!  All BRANNJ members are encouraged to participate and have a chance to win a free trip to the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas and/or a FREE Membership for 2014!  (See below for details)   I hope to see you soon at some of our exciting upcoming fall events.

Best regards,

  Charlie

 

Save the Dates:

Thursday, October 17, 2013~ General Membership Meeting- Post-Superstorm 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 housing and construction issues affecting the Northern, NJ market and building industry.  Join panelists David Fisher; V.P. K. Hovnanian Companies, Tony DiLodovico; Omland Engineering Associates, Inc.; Patrick McNamara, Esq.; Scarinci Hollenbeck, Jeff Kolakowski; VP Government Affairs New Jersey Builder’s Association; and more at this very informative general membership meeting. **Continuing Education Credits Available for New Jersey Attorneys and Engineers**!

Thursday, November 14, 2013~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 host a fantastic event at their beautiful showroom. 

Thursday, December 5, 2013~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 and Northern, NJ building industry professionals.  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! 

Great Marketing Opportunity for Your Company....Submit Your Ad Today for the 2014 BRANNJ Membership Directory!

***NEW FOR 2014**  We are pleased to announce a new, interactive Mobile Site Membership Directory!  Optimize your marketing dollars and company profile with the technological  advantage of real time information which allows homeowners, consumers and professionals to find your company easily and from any location. Compatible with all mobile devices.  Also includes:    *Exclusive Rotating Banner on Home Page for Optimal Visibility  *Direct Link to Your Company website from the mobile site directory *Contact information for all Builder, Remodeler, and Associate Members *Advertisements for building industry businesses and services with classified index of all advertisers *Daily, Weekly, Monthly Calendar section with BRANNJ event dates, important dates and holidays *Government Resources including: construction and municipal officials,  tax rates and other important information; list of elected officials (local, county, state and national) Call the BRANNJ office today to place your ad!    October is Membership Madness Month...win a trip to IBS in Las Vegas and/or a FREE membership for 2014! The BRANNJ Membership Committee is asking all members to participate in both NAHB's Membership Drive in October and the BRANNJ Membership Drive October 1st-December 31st! NAHB will announce one lucky member from a participating local association to win a free trip to the International Builders' Show!  The winning member receives: Five nights at the Encore Hotel to be used during the 2014 International Builders' Show Economy airfare for two people(value up to $1,000) $100 gift card Members will receive one entry into the drawing for this prize package for each new Builder or Associate member they recruit above and beyond their first recruit during the Fall Membership Madness competition in October only   AND... Win a FREE BRANNJ Membership or a discount off your 2014 membership dues by recruiting new or former members as follows: One Member:  $50 off  Two Members: $150 off  Three Members: $300 off  Four Members: $450 off ; and Five Members: FREE membership dues for 2014! ($715 value) Don't Wait...Start Recruiting Today!