President’s Message
Port Colborne receives second
Habitat for Humanity Home
by David McGilvray
Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s second difference. The new house will meet Energy
Port Colborne house is in the works. Habi- Star standards for energy efficiency in con-
tat staff, board members, project donors, struction methods and in subsequent energy
supporters, and high school students gath- use. On average, Energy Star homes use 30
I hope everyone had the opportunity to Mountainview
ered at the building site in November, 2008 per cent less energy than standard built
recharge themselves over the Christmas Homes for En-
for the official launching of the project. homes, making the cost of home ownership
season with a little relaxation, some fam- erQuality’s En-
Habitat for Humanity Niagara’s CEO, even more affordable.
ily, food, and festivities. It seems like a erGuide Rating
Alastair Davis, said that the event was The excavation is scheduled to begin in
number of people I have spoken with in Service Builder
mainly symbolic, since the actual construc- early February and, in preparation, students
the industry had some downtime and re- of the Year, and
tion work would not be starting until the will receive training during the month at an
ally enjoyed the holidays. As I am writing Enbridge Gas
early part of 2009. on-site trailer before they commence with
this message, we are in the middle of a Distribution for Industry Partner of the
The home, located at 22 Paul St., will be the framing. By mid-March, the roof should
couple of very frosty days in mid January; Year. Congratulations to these companies,
constructed by a group of students in the be up and construction should be completed
these days remind me of how glad I am to they should be very proud of the contri-
District School Board of Niagara’s special- by the beginning of June, 2009.
work inside. butions they are making for sustainable
ist high skills major construction program. Habitat for Humanity Niagara, one of 72
I was in Toronto this week for the living and greener communities.
In total, 20 students from Port, Eastdale, Habitat non-profit affiliates across Canada,
OHBA Presidents’ and Executive Offi- Stephen Kaiser, Mike Memme, and
Ridgeway-Crystal Beach, Eden, and works in partnership with businesses,
cers’ meeting along with our NHBA ex- Jon Whyte have continued to work hard
Beamsville high schools will build this new churches, and members of the community
ecutive officer Lynda Busch. It was a full with regards to the Region’s Smart
three-bedroom house. This is a wonderful from all walks of life, to build simple, de-
day, filled with an excellent lineup of rep- Growth plan and development charges is-
opportunity for students to see their educa- cent, affordable housing for families. This
resentatives from the OHBA, Tarion, the sues. They have been meeting with repre-
tion in action while providing an affordable second home in Port Colborne will be Habi-
Province of Ontario, sales, marketing, and sentatives from the Region and have
home for a local family in need. tat for Humanity Niagara’s 30th build as a
economic analysts. All of the speakers made tremendous amounts of progress.
Even though the second house will look registered Tarion builder across the Region
still bring positive information with re- I am looking forward to seeing you at
at lot like the first Port Colborne home, also since it was formed in 1993.
gards to the slight economic downturn we our upcoming breakfast education meet-
located on Paul St., there will be one major
are experiencing. By all accounts, this ing on February 10th, as well as our din-
should be very temporary in Canada, and ner meetings March 10th, and April 14th.
possibly, by early summer we should be W
2008-2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
e have some interesting speakers lined
back on the road to recovery. up for these meetings and we hope you
EXECUTIVE BOARD
EnerQuality Corporation presented
President David McGilvray Pym & Cooper Custom Homes
can attend, show your support for the As- 1st Vice President Chuck McShane Silverline Group
their Awards of Excellence on January sociation, and take away some good in-
Secretary Laura Bonise Direct Energy
14th and winners included Mason Homes
Treasurer Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union
formation.
Past President Debbie Felicetti Enbridge
for Best Green Marketing Program,
DIRECTORS
Frank Alessio Artwood Flooring
Tara Colaneri-Oliveira Pinewood Niagara Builders
Jason Dell Dell Smart Home Solutions
Jim Dove Regional Doors & Hardware
MEMBERSHIP
Stephen Kaiser Kaiser Group
Ed Lenchyshyn Parklane Home Builders’
Anne Lennard-Otto Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry
making a difference! Mike Memme Mountainview Homes
Welcome to New Members
Chuck McShane Silverline Group
Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
Donna Richmond The Standard
Niagara Duct Cleaning
Joan Rinaldi Rinaldi Homes
4 Melba Street, St. Catharines
Ken Tuinstra Turkstra Lumber Company
Contact Dave Mathewson (905-687-6653)
Jon Whyte Mountainview Homes
Nature of Business: duct cleaning, air purifiers, humidifiers, forced air heating & air
COMMITTEES:
Awards of Excellence: Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union
Laura Bonise Direct Energy
DRT Custom Homes & Renovations
Christmas: Bill Klingender Burnstein Brick
Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union
2511 Colangelo Drive, Niagara Falls
Golf Classic: Chuck McShane Silverline Group
Contact: Isabella Burt (905-658-8283)
Jim Dove Regional Doors & Hardware
Jason Dell Dell Smart Home Solutions
Nature of Business: custom homes, renovations, additions, carpentry, basements
Habitat for Humanity Debbie Felicetti Enbridge
Partnership: Frank Alessio Artwood Flooring
Colin Robinson Niagara College
Welcome to RenoMark! Alastair Davis Habitat
Pinewood Niagara Builders
Health & Safety: Dave Coplen Mountainview Homes
Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
Ladies Night: Geri Morrone Meridian Credit Union
Joan Rinaldi Rinaldi Homes
Marketing/Website Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
Development Charges Increase
Tara Colaneri-Oliviera
Membership: Chuck McShane Silverline Group
Angelo Dosa Cosella Dorken Products
City of St. Catharines Development Charges INCREASE effective January 1, Government Liaison: Stephen Kaiser Kaiser Group
2009 as follows:
Building/ Planning/ Mike Memme Mountainview Homes
Development Jon Whyte Mountainview Homes
John Pennachetti Dain City Development
WEST ST. CATHARINES:
Industry Luncheon 2010: Jason Dell Dell Smart Home Solutions
Anne Lennard-Otto Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry
HOUSING TYPE FEE PER UNIT Renovators Council: Mike Passero Silvergate Homes
Single Detached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,248
Frank Alessio Artwood Flooring
Mike Barlow Homes By Hendriks
Semi-Detached . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,608 OHBA Tarion Liaison/ Mike Memme Mountainview Homes
Townhouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,503
Builder Council:
OHBA Conference 2009: Debbie Felicetti Enbridge
Apartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $388 Dan Hendriks Mountainview Homes
Non-residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . n/a
NHBA VOLUNTEERS
One of the many ways to build business relationships is to join a committee and work with
EAST ST. CATHARINES: No Changes
other members toward an Association goal. With your expertise and involvement we will
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.
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