President’s Message
by David McGilvray
Our first Board of Directors meeting was which are very necessary to keep the asso- B.B.Q. May 12th. We would welcome any builders and de-
a very productive and successful one. We ciation vibrant and functioning. I thank all suggestions for guest speakers for any of velopers within
have an outstanding group of individuals those members who have offered their time these events. April 3rd will be our Award’s the Region’s
who make up this year’s Board of Directors. to help out with these very important roles. of Excellence Gala, the packages for entries boundaries. What
Returning from last year are Frank Alessio, We have a very eventful year planned have been sent out, and we hope we will re- the Region imple-
Laura Bonise, Jason Dell, Debbie Felicetti, locally, things were kicked off with our din- ceive a record number of entries back. ments will ulti-
Stephen Kaiser, Ed Lenchyshyn, Anne ner, Tradeshow and open microphone on The summer will bring us our annual mately affect us in
Lennard-Otto, Mike Memme, Geri Mor- November 11th at Coppola’s. The meeting Golf Classic, and something new this year the building industry for many years. Hav-
rone, Mike Passero, Donna Richmond, Joan was well attended, and the suppliers and as Jason Dell, Stephen Kaiser, and Mike ing a say in this process is critical to our
Rinaldi, and Ken Tuinstra. We welcome to trades did a great job in promoting their Passero have taken on the challenge of or- growth as an industry.
the Board a couple of new faces - Tara products and services to the members. Our ganizing a team for the Niagara Home I was asked to speak on behalf of the
Colaneri-Oliveria, and Jon Whyte, as well annual Christmas dinner and draw will be Builders to ride from Toronto to Niagara in building industry for a career day at Holy
as welcome back to the Board some famil- held on Tuesday December 2nd. The the “Ride to Conquer Cancer”. For more in- Cross High School on November 5th. I
iar faces with Jim Dove and Chuck Mc- turnout is always a good one for this func- formation, please see the accompanying ar- asked my 16 year old daughter Riley how
Shane returning. tion, and we hope you will make every ef- ticle in this issue. They have set a goal of do I talk to a bunch of high school students
Nominations to appoint the new execu- fort to attend again this year. Please keep in raising $250,000.00 for cancer research at and keep them interested for 45 minutes.
tive were held at the Board of Directors mind we will once again be collecting gifts Princess Margaret Hospital. To date there Her advice to me was “just don’t be boring
meeting on November 4th and the follow- for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. We are asking has been a very positive response from the and monotone, and whatever you do, don’t
ing officers were appointed. Chuck Mc- that you donate a gift for teenagers, Lynda members, and many have expressed joining pace back and forth, I hate that” Good ad-
Shane will serve as Vice-President, Geri will be sending out the registration forms in the ride. Please contact any one of these vice! It happened to be “take your kids to
Morrone will serve as Treasurer, and Laura that have some gift suggestions. We are gentleman if you would like to ride, or work day”, so along with my 14 year old
Bonise will serve as Secretary. planning a breakfast education meeting on make a donation. daughter, Clancy (who thought she had the
Our board members also stepped up to February 10th , with dinner meetings sched- The fall will bring us the opportunity of day out of school), we went to school that
chair, or co-chair the standing committees uled for March 10th, April 14th, and a once again hosting the O.H.B.A. Confer- morning and gave a presentation to two
ence in Niagara. This event has always been groups of students outlining things like life
2008-2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a highlight of the year, and if you can attend skills required, education requirements,
this event, you will not be disappointed. wages and benefits in the industry, and
Keep September 20 – 22 open, it promises growing or declining demand for employ-
EXECUTIVE BOARD
President David McGilvray Pym & Cooper Custom Homes
to be an outstanding event. ment in the construction field. It was an in-
1st Vice President Chuck McShane Silverline Group There has been much discussion with re- teresting opportunity to promote the
Secretary Laura Bonise Direct Energy
gards to the Niagara Regional Smart industry to students who may be thinking
Treasurer Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union
Past President Debbie Felicetti Enbridge
Growth Management Study, and on Octo- that this is a career path they may choose.
DIRECTORS
ber 23rd along with Mike Memme, Stephen My daughter gave me two thumbs up for
Frank Alessio Artwood Flooring
Tara Colaneri-Oliveira Pinewood Niagara Builders
Kaiser, Jon Whyte, Ken Tuinstra, Paul the presentations and said I did a great job!
Jason Dell Dell Smart Home Solutions Phelps, and Dan Hendriks, I had the oppor- That is pretty good coming from Clancy,
Jim Dove Regional Doors & Hardware
tunity to listen to the presentation of option who usually says things like “whatever”.
Stephen Kaiser Kaiser Group
Ed Lenchyshyn Parklane Home Builders’
“D” which outlined the strategy for growth Who knows, maybe someday I may bump
Anne Lennard-Otto Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry in Niagara through 2031. We, as an associ- in to one of those kids on a job site.
Mike Memme Mountainview Homes
Chuck McShane Silverline Group
ation have hired the I.B.I. Group to help us Finally, I would like to wish everyone
Mike Passero Silvergate Homes wade through the figures, work with the Happy Holiday’s, and a healthy and pros-
Donna Richmond The Standard
planners, provide analysis of the numbers, perous New Year!
Joan Rinaldi Rinaldi Homes
Ken Tuinstra Turkstra Lumber Company
and see if what is being proposed by this
Jon White Mountainview Homes committee makes sense to us collectively as David McGilvray
COMMITTEES:
Awards of Excellence: Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union
Laura Bonise Direct Energy
Christmas: Bill Klingender Burnstein Brick
Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union Cancer
derfully emotional and pow- Jason Dell (captain)
erful experience. Once I fin- Christopher Dell
Golf Classic: Chuck McShane Silverline Group
ished the ride, I couldn’t Stephen Kaiser
Jim Dove Regional Doors & Hardware
Jason Dell Dell Smart Home Solutions
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wait to sign up again!” David Orosz
Habitat for Humanity Debbie Felicetti Enbridge
In addition to the ride, Mike Passero
Partnership: Frank Alessio Artwood Flooring
Colin Robinson Niagara College
broken down. However, it is there are a number of social Kevin Scott
Alastair Davis Habitat physically much easier to events including a BBQ Laura Bonise
Health & Safety: Dave Coplen Mountainview Homes
Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
ride with a group at an event with live music at the finish Debbie Felicetti
Ladies Night: Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union – you are driven emotionally
line in Niagara Falls. “When Tara Colaneri-Oliviera
Joan Rinaldi Rinaldi Homes
from the team effort and the we approached the finish
Marketing/Website Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
Tara Colaneri-Oliviera
cheering from the side- line, there were so many To Join the Team or
lines,” continued Dell. people cheering that I got Donate contact Jason (905-
Membership: Angelo Dosa Cosella Dorken Products
Government Liaison: Stephen Kaiser Kaiser Group
Participants are also goose bumps – it felt like I 957-1750), Stephen (905-
Building/ Planning/ Mike Memme Mountainview Homes
given a number of guide- was completing the Tour de 892-1871), Mike
Development Jon Whyte Mountainview Homes
lines to learn how to build France bike race.” (905-680-6000) or pick up a
John Pennachetti Dain City Development
Industry Luncheon 2010: Jason Dell Dell Smart Home Solutions
up for this highly organized It may not be the Tour de registration form at the
Anne Lennard-Otto Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry event. There are rest stops France, but it certainly is a NHBA office. Donations
Renovators Council: Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
tour de force and an event can be made to an individual
Frank Alessio Artwood Flooring
every 20-25 km offering
Mike Barlow Homes By Hendriks
food and drinks and they that you will want to be part team member or to the team
OHBA Tarion Liaison/ Mike Memme Mountainview Homes
also have fully equipped of. Sign up to ride, be on a itself. It can also be done
Builder Council:
OHBA Conference 2009: Debbie Felicetti Enbridge
first aid stations and bike crew, and sponsor a rider, or online in the easy-to-
Dan Hendriks Mountainview Homes mechanics. “The big thing team. Together, we can navigate official website:
to remember is that this is a make a difference. www.conquercancer.ca
NHBA VOLUNTEERS
One of the many ways to build business relationships is to join a committee and work with
ride, not a race,” stated Dell.
other members toward an Association goal. With your expertise and involvement we will
“The camaraderie of the fel- Team Members
continue to play a recognized role in the growth of the home building industry. Call the
NHBA office (905-646-6281), or contact the committee members listed above.
low cyclists makes it a won- (at time of writing):
A2 - NHBA Structures December 2008
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