Don't miss CHBA-Victoria's Annual Crystal Ball Session, featuring a housing and economic forecast for our region.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Ambrosia Event Centre, 638 Fisgard St.

6:00 pm - Reception

7:00 pm - Dinner

7:00 pm - Dinner

7:45 pm – Presentations by:

Lee King
Corporate Representative, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Chris Markham
President-Elect, Victoria Real Estate Board

And

Additional experts on the economy  

The cost is $35 for CHBA members and $45 for non-members, and includes dinner. We are also looking for sponsors for this event. Get your company in front and centre at one of our most popular industry events. Call the CHBA-Victoria office at 250.383.5044 or email info@chbavictoria.com to reserve a seat or sponsor.

The Gold CARE Awards winners were announced at the CARE Awards Gala Friday, October 31 at the Victoria Conference Centre. More than 250 builders, trades, and suppliers attended the event. The 2008 Gold CARE Awards winners Media Release can be viewed at www.chbavictoria.com or see the photos of the winners and the event on-line now at www.careawards.com.  Congratulations to everyone!

Thank you to all of our 2008 CARE Awards sponsors:

Gold:

BC Housing, Built Green™ BC, Coast Capital Savings,
McLaren Properties Ltd., and Terasen Gas

Silver:

BC Hydro Power Smart, BC Ready-Mixed Concrete Association/Cement Association of Canada National Home Warranty Programs, Travelers Guarantee Company,
and Victoria Real Estate Board
Bronze:

Capital Regional District, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Eclipse Creative Inc.,
Georgie Awards®, Habitat for Humanity Victoria, and TELUS Communications Company

Media:

‘A’ British Columbia, Shaw Cable, Times Colonist and Western Living Magazine

The next spectacular Home Show is scheduled for March 6, 7, & 8, 2009
at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre.

This is going to be a BIG SHOW!!

Terasen Gas presents

MIKE HOLMES

Star of HGTV’s Holmes on Homes

The show will also feature outdoor expert, Kelly Deck, Host of HGTV’s Take it Outside, AND renovation expert, Shell Busey, The HouseSmart Guy!

Booth registration forms are available on-line at www.chbavictoria.com
or call the CHBA office at 250.383.5044.

Reserve your booth space now!
 
As usual, volunteers will be needed during the weekend as well.
No winter vacations until after the show!

Watch your email in the new year!

Rod Burkhart, your Supplier Council Chair, would like you to join him at the CHBA – Victoria office on Tuesday, December 16 @ noon for the last meeting of the year. The Supplier Council Auction will be held in April and the planning needs to start now!! Please join fellow suppliers for lunch and get involved!!

CHBA BC is offering 2 courses in Victoria in the new year, Built Green™ on January 15 & 16 and Project Management on February 5. If you are interested in enrolling for one of these courses or any of the new courses CHBA is offering, please call Lauren the CHBA-BC office for all the details and dates -  lauren@chbabc.org  or 1.800.933.6777

CHBA BC announced the finalists for the 2008 Georgie Awards®

Congratulations to the following CHBA – Victoria member finalists:

Abstract Developments Inc. (5)

Alan Jones Construction Ltd.

Città Group (2)

Dockside Green Limited Partnership (3)

Estateway Property Development Ltd. (2)

G.E. Miller Builder & Contractor Inc.(2)
MAC Renovations Ltd.

Winners from each category will be announced at a gala evening on Friday, January 30, 2009 at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. For a complete list of finalists, go to www.chbabc.org.

CHBA National SAM Awards Finalists Announced

The Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) announced the Finalists for the 2008 National SAM Awards presented by American Standard Brands and Trane Canada.

Congratulations to CHBA – Victoria members Abstract Developments Inc. and G.E. Miller Builder & Contractor Inc.
 

For a complete list of finalists, please www.chba.ca/AboutCHBA/2008/12052008.php.

The following companies are now members of CHBA – Victoria. Our membership just keeps growing! Out of a total of 187 members, there are 91 CHBA builders representing almost 50% of the membership and building the majority of projects in our region.

Welcome to:
All Organized Storage Ltd. – Janet Young

Allied Windows and Doors – Victoria – Ken Helgason and Gary Porter

Vivo Ventures – Alison Ashcroft

Brenwood Master Builder – Wayne Wood

Lange Homes Limited – Lee and Adam Lange

Canpro Construction Ltd. – John Burkard and don Wagnor

Pine Lighting – Chrystal Rozander

Ecosip Industries Inc. – Don Livingston and Jordan Townshend

Greenmark Homes Ltd. – Alan and Jim McLaren

Woodcraft Custom Interiors Inc. – Mark Pavesic

Velletta & Company – Michelle Calbick and Rojinder Sahota

We also have two companies up for 2^nd reading:

Airia Brands Inc. – Scott Harrison

European Hardwood Flooring Centre Ltd. – Zechariah Inkster and Pamela Ubeda

We thank you for your continued support!

Support CHBA and professional home building. Do Business with a CHBA Member!  

These companies are no longer affiliated with CHBA:

· Accutemp Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Ltd.· All Done In One Construction · Bay Systems Inc. · Callender Design / Build Associates Ltd. · Carmanah Technologies Corporation  · City Pumping Ltd. · Clarkston Construction 2004 Ltd. · Dan Johnson Woodworking Ltd. · Fisgard Capital Corporation · G. Cody Contracting · Hardhats / GT Hiring Solutions Inc. · Home Loans Canada/CIBC Mortgages  · Jenny Martin Design (formerly Pure Design) · John's Gardenscapes · KPMG LLP · Maritime Homes Ltd. · NOVA Integrated Pest Management Ltd. · Orca Bay Homes Ltd.

A new free service is being offered to CHBA - Victoria members. If you would like to post an employment opportunity, send the information to Shelly or Debra at info@chbavictoria.com or call 250.383.5044.

The opportunity will be posted on our employment page linked to our main website. CHBA-Victoria’s website receives more than 2,000 unique visitors per week.

To view the site, go to CHBA-Victoria’s home page and click on the “Employment Opportunities” link on the left side of the page. This service is available only to CHBA-Victoria members.

   FESTIVAL OF TREES

The Times Colonist and CHBA are partnering on a great opportunity for CHBA members. You can book a “Home Plan of the Week” ad in Saturday’s T-C for only $399 per ad. This is an affordable marketing promotion that highlights professionally built CHBA homes in Saturday’s TC. We will need 26 ads pre-booked for the year.

If you want to participate, call the CHBA-Victoria office at 250 383-5044 or email info@chbavictoria.com.

Congratulations to the 2008/2009 Board of Directors sworn in at the AGM on November 12.

President – Bob Gill                                                        Directors

Past President – Steve Copp                    Cam Hayward     Wilf Gorter        

1st Vice President – Ron Egli                   Ole Frang           Patrick Morrison

2nd Vice President – John Sorensen          Carol Greaves     Mike McDougall

Treasurer – Lee MacFarlane                     Grant Howell       Marian Paris

Supplier Council             Builders’ Council            Presidential Appointee

Rod Burkhart                       Ron Egli                          Reuben Butterfield

As his first duty as President of CHBA – Victoria, Bob Gill presented the 2008 President’s Awards at the meeting as well. Congratulations to all of the well-deserving recipients!

Jerry Hepburn Memorial Award . . . Dom Piluso, Piluso Construction Ltd.

Sponsors Appreciation Award . . . .Terasen Gas

Mike Kipot Award . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Egli, Ron Egli Construction & Design Ltd.

Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Gill, Pacific Concept Developments Ltd.
Ocean Construction Award . . . . . Margaret Dale, Evelyne Egli, Lenore English,
                                               . . . . .Cheryl Neal, and Elaine Piluso – our Festival of Trees                                                decorating team!

President's Award . . . . . . . . . . . Gordon English, Genco Construction Ltd.

Marilyn Ann Lee Award . . . . . . . . Wayne Davis, Award Builders Ltd. AND
                                 . . . . . . . Marg Levie, RBC Royal Bank

If you haven’t already noticed - CHBA has adopted a new logo. We encourage our entire membership to use this logo in their signage, business cards, advertising, etc. Call the office today if you need a electronic version of the logo and we will send it to you.

MEET THE PAST – PLAN THE FUTURE

66th National Conference - February 27 to March 1, 2009
Québec City, Québec

Build Your Advantage at the Business Alliance Centre

Satisfying today's consumers begins with high-quality products, materials and services. Here's a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders who want to work with you to meet your customers' expectations. Throughout the Conference, the Business Alliance Centre will also provide a relaxing environment where you can enjoy daily luncheons and refreshment breaks.

For more information visit www.chba.ca or call our office at 250.383.5044.

If you have read this far, you have the opportunity to win tickets to watch the #1 team in the West National Division of the ECHL - the Victoria Salmon Kings!! Click here and then click send – it’s that easy to get your name in the draw! Contest closes at noon on December 17 – only one entry per person, please. We will email or call if you are one of the lucky winners!

CHEERS!