President's Message
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| Don DiNovi |
On behalf of the 2016 Golf Committee, we extend our sincere appreciation to all BRANNJ members and guests who attended and/or sponsored our 69th Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Awards on May 23rd at our new venue, White Beeches Golf & Country Club in Haworth, NJ. Thanks to your generosity and participation, we had a very successful SOLD OUT event this year with over 120 golfers and more dinner attendees! Many thanks to our Event Sponsor, Sarah Raleigh of Jacuzzi Luxury Bath, and to all of our golf sponsors listed below.
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Thank you to Bob Schrumpf of North Jersey Media Group for donating an ad for our online auction, and congrats to Boiling Springs Savings Bank for the winning bid. Congratulations to our golf tournament winners: 1st Place: Matt Frasco, Bill Brown, Bill Bora, Anthony Ceccon; 2ndPlace: Chris Heath, Sean Bradley, Bart Blake, Randy Halat: Most Honest Golfers: Michael Deniz, Joe Pasquino, Chris Enright, Nick Fiore; Longest Drive: Ken McCabe; Closest to the Pin: David Villanueva; Closest to the Line: Mario Picinich. Scholarship Awards: The BRANNJ Foundation and the Community Foundation of NJ presented 3 scholarships to area students pursuing degrees in the building/construction industry including architecture, engineering and design. Congratulations to this year’s scholarship winners who attended the event with their families: Ryan Yannotti (Alex Sands Memorial Scholarship ; Christina Rubino (Donald Van Natta Memorial Scholarship) and Kelly Barragan (John J. and Helen M. Durante Family Scholarship). Special thanks to Scholarship Chair, Mary Brennan of M. Brennan Design Associates and to Master of Ceremonies, Jeff Mathieu, Past President of BRANNJ, for doing an excellent job with the scholarship awards presentation at the golf outing dinner. Last but not least, thank you to my fellow golf committee members Victoria Reczkowski of Ferguson, Sarah Raleigh of Jacuzzi, Anthony Volpe of Volpe Custom Homes, John Cioletti of Reno’s Appliance and Eric Squires of Pella.
Next on our calendar is a very informative presentation from NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, Ph.D., on the housing and economic forecast for NJ and the nation. Please join us for a lunch & learn on Thursday, June 23rd at SaxBST in Clifton, NJ and take back this valuable information to your company!
I would also like to welcome our new members:
Chad Hotz Construction (B/R)
6 Trails End
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 670-9222
chadehotz@gmail.com
6 Trails End
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 670-9222
chadehotz@gmail.com
Good Directions (A)
Manufacturer: Cupolas, Weathervanes, Finials
Jeremy Pessolano, VP Sales
20 Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-3775
Jeremy@gooddirections.com
Manufacturer: Cupolas, Weathervanes, Finials
Jeremy Pessolano, VP Sales
20 Danbury, CT 06810
203-743-3775
Jeremy@gooddirections.com
Premier Partner Spotlight!
Partnering with Pella Windows and Doors
Tony Cavallo - cavallo@njpella.com 973-575-0200
Pella is more than a supplier- Pella is a valuable business partner. Whether you're a builder, remodeler or replacement contractor, Pella understands the challenges you face. That's why we offer 3 lines of wood products, 3 lines of vinyl, Impervia fiberglass composite, and 3 lines of Entry doors. We offer factory prefinishing on wood windows and Patio doors and matching trim is also available. We have a window or door for every design and every budget. Pella is an industry leader with partnership programs. Pella's Certified Contractor and Select Contractor programs give you advantages other window manufacturers don't.
Participating contractors have the ability to engineer quotes, offer more competitive pricing, and participate in the Pella Loyalty Rebate Program. Partnering with Pella means you have the Power of Yellow behind you, best in class people, products, process and service. For more information, stop in one of our conveniently located showrooms in Parsippany, Paramus, Springfield, Oakhurst or Staten Island. (Call us at 866-437-3552. Emails sales@njpella.com, sales @nypella.com. website: pro.pella.com)
Be
Prepared for the Expiration of the Permit Extension Act, June 30, 2016
In light of the upcoming June 30, 2016 expiration of the Permit
Extension Act, BRANNJ and the New Jersey Builders Association are pleased to provide several valuable documents to inform
your decision-making regarding permits and approvals.
Link to Permit Extension Act law: P.L. 2014, C. 84, approved 12/26/2014.
Coping With The Pending Expiration Of The Permit Extension Act, by
Thomas F. Carroll, III, NJBA Master Sponsor Hill Wallack, LLP (NJBA Land Use
Counsel)
For Whom the Permit Tolls: Life After the Permit Extension Act,
by Emily Emily Breslin Markos, Esq. and Robert M. Washburn, Esq., of
counsel, NJBA Master Sponsor Flaster/Greenberg, P.C. (NJBA General Counsel)
Department of Agriculture State Soil Conservation Committee
Administrative Policies Bulletin (Note: this guidance only applies to
the SSCC and should not be relied on as a guide for other State
Agencies.)
Thursday, June 23rd
Mid-Year Housing & Economic Forecast—Join us for a "Lunch & Learn" at Premier Partner SaxBST, Clifton, NJ, for a very special and informative presentation from the Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, Robert Dietz, Ph.D., on the economic conditions in the residential and multi-family housing markets for the remainder of 2016 and forward into 2017. 11:30AM - 1:30PM.
Mid-Year Housing & Economic Forecast—Join us for a "Lunch & Learn" at Premier Partner SaxBST, Clifton, NJ, for a very special and informative presentation from the Chief Economist at the National Association of Home Builders in Washington, Robert Dietz, Ph.D., on the economic conditions in the residential and multi-family housing markets for the remainder of 2016 and forward into 2017. 11:30AM - 1:30PM.
Thursday, September 8th~ OSHA Update Seminar-Lunch& Learn @Ferguson Training Center, Secaucus, NJ. 11:30am-1:00pm. Protect your business from substantial fines which now may also include criminal as well as civil penalties. Be sure to attend and bring back this valuable information to your company.
Friday, September 23rd~ Texas Hold Em Night @6:00pm. Join us at the Lumia Residence for an evening of camaraderie , games, food and fun! Invite your colleagues, employees and friends. Always a great event!
Tuesday, October 11th~ Joint meeting with the National Kitchen and Bath Association of NNJ @ Cosentino in Fairfield, NJ @6:00pm. Tour the beautiful new Cosentino showroom in Fairfield and don’t miss this collaborative building industry event. Help improve your business marketing plan with a presentation by Houzz. Hands-on instruction available, so bring your laptop or tablet and learn to launch your business page or help to improve upon an existing page.
Thursday, November 17~Reno’s Appliance Pre-Holiday Industry Networking Party. Always the networking party of the year, join BRANNJ and kick off the holiday season along with other industry associations such as ASID, NKBA and more and enjoy fabulous food, beverages, music, prizes and special guests!
Thursday, December 1st~ Annual Winter Showcase Tabletop & Beefsteak @ The Brownstone, A Historic Landmark, Paterson, NJ. Tabletops and dinner tickets SOLD OUT last year with over 160 attendees at our new venue, so be sure to register early and secure your spot at The Mini-Trade Show of Northern, NJ. Enjoy the best beefsteak dinner and world famous bread building contest for the charity of your choice!
Member Job Opportunity!
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Northern NJ based construction company is looking to hire crew members for general labor and warehouse positions. Part-Time and Full-Time positions available. Experience not necessary - we will train the right candidate! Knowledge of landscape construction, concrete work, indoor/outdoor flooring and footings experience considered a plus. Military experience is always welcome (thank you for your service)! This is an opportunity to join a growing company and become part of a great team.
Part-Time/Full-Time, Short-Term/Long-Term, Summer, Supervisory, and Weekend Positions available.
TO APPLY:
1. Send an email with your name, address, and phone number.
2. Tell us why you would be a goof fit with our company.
3. Tell us any training or experience you might have in the construction field (again, not necessary but considered a plus!)
4. Are you looking for full-time, part-time, summer, etc.?
OR
Call (201)425-4101 for immediate consideration.
Part-Time/Full-Time, Short-Term/Long-Term, Summer, Supervisory, and Weekend Positions available.
TO APPLY:
1. Send an email with your name, address, and phone number.
2. Tell us why you would be a goof fit with our company.
3. Tell us any training or experience you might have in the construction field (again, not necessary but considered a plus!)
4. Are you looking for full-time, part-time, summer, etc.?
OR
Call (201)425-4101 for immediate consideration.
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· do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers
