March 2009 Newsletter

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WHAT: General Membership Meeting
WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, 2009
WHERE: Stoney Creek Inn, 1201 N Woodbine
SOCIAL: 5:30-6:00 (Sponsored by KCP&L)
DINNER: 6:00 p.m.
COST: $20 per person
MENU: Tossed Salad, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Buttered Corn, Rolls, Iced Tea and Dessert.
RSVP: By Noon, Friday, March 20!
PROGRAM: Natalie Klaas, will discuss Energy Star New Homes program

THANK YOU

Thanks to Scott Gann for sponsoring our social hour at the February Membership Meeting! Also, Thank You to Melody Smith, Steve Huff and Ted Allison for presenting information on the campaign to renew and make permanent the upcoming operating levy (63˘ per $100 of valuation) and to promote the bond issue (to provide for the construction of new school facilities).

BUILD ENERGY EFFICIENT HOMES – GET REWARDED

Do you want to be rewarded for building energy efficient homes? KCP&L’s ENERGY STAR© New Homes program does just that. Builders who meet eligibility requirements will receive an $800 rebate for each ENERGY STAR home they build. KCP&L will also pay for third-party inspections up to $750. Installing energy-efficient technologies during new home construction distinguishes the homes you build by improving their performance and quality, and lowering homeowners’ energy bills. For additional program information, please go to www.kcpl.com and roll your mouse over the “Business” tab. Then click on “Builders/Contractors” and click on the “ENERGY STAR New Homes” link located on the left side of the screen. Natalie Klaas will also be speaking on this subject at our March 24 meeting, so plan to attend and learn more.

BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Thanks to all the participants in our bowling tournament held on Friday, February 27, at The Belt Bowl! Everyone had a great time bowling and socializing. There were 44 individuals who were able to participate and 11 teams signed up. Pictured below is the St. Joseph Cablevision/New-Press Team who won the tournament with a total score of 1844. First American Title (Hall Abstract) was rewarded for the lowest score which was 1042.

Pictured is St. Joseph Cablevision/News-Press Team

An additional Thank You to the following food/beverage sponsors and prize sponsors:

St. Joseph Cablevision
Commerce Bank
Clark & Thomas Construction, Inc.
St. Joseph Title & Abstract
CBIZ Insurance Services, Inc.

PARADE OF HOMES

Parade of Homes is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7. Homes will be open Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 from 1-5 pm; Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 1-5 pm. Builder members will be getting information packets soon.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT FOR MEETINGS

Please remember, you need to register for meetings by either e-mailing or calling me. Payments will be due at the meeting and only cash or check will be accepted as payment. Attendance at our meetings is important, so please plan to attend regularly. Also, make sure you have updated the mailing address and payment information to: Midland Empire HBA, PO Box 8278, St. Joseph, MO 64508.

WEB SITE

Be sure to check out the Midland Empire HBA web site at www.mehba.org to keep up on what’s going on in our organization. Pictures from our recent events are available for viewing and our member list is updated regularly.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

• Tuesday, March 24, 2009 – General Membership Meeting at Stoney Creek Inn.
• Friday, May 8, Spring Golf Tournament at Fairview Golf Course.

Hope to see you the 24th,

Belinda Kempf
Midland Empire HBA
(816) 261-9897

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