Builders Association of Northeast Indiana

Board of Directors Meeting, Timbers, March 8, 2011

Present: Jeff Wilson, Beth Cartwright, Terry Hughes, Jack Musson, Dan Keller, Kevin Sibery,
Chris Evans, Jan Garman Dan Study, Dennis Spidel, Fred Kreigh, Carl Cox, Jeff Deahl, and
Lyndsey Osterholt
Absent: Mark Knisley

Meeting called to order at 4:30. Minutes were reviewed and Chris made motion to accept
minutes. Beth seconded motion. All in favor.

Financial Report: Went over financials and everything seems in line all debt seems
collectable and all were encouraged that we seemed to be holding our own in regard to
money. Chris made a motion to accept financials, Beth seconded motion. All in favor.

Membership Recruiter: Kevin has been very busy with his business but is working on
following up with 2 companies and some leads that Dennis and Jeff also passed on. In
addition, Lyndsey attended the Home and Garden show last week and collected a stack of
cards to follow up with for membership. Hoping to have new members by April meeting.

New Business
Educational Seminar:
Ended up making right about $480 after all expenses were covered. Overall very happy
with turnout especially in relation to weather and short amount of advertising time.
Would still like to host 2-3 additional seminars on different topics this year.

Remodelers Tour:
Has a title sponsor and the way it is shaping up have 6 verbal commitments hoping to
have all commit to actual entries. Deadline for participation is March 31 so we will see.

Golf:
Scheduled outing at Lake James Golf Course on Thursday June 2. Pricing is still same, as
well as other options. A letter has been drafted that will go out to each member and will
encourage them to participate in some capacity at the beginning of April. Committee will
meet in a few weeks.

Open Meetings
The question was approached if we should have open meetings or closed board
meetings. Some felt it would allow different ideas and opinions if we allowed others to
participate at the board level. Other points, include that the President of the Board who
runs the meeting ultimately makes the decision who can speak and for how long, in
addition it was pointed out that non board members do not get to vote so ultimately they
are only voicing an opinion. No formal motion was made other than to table discussion
until next board meeting.

KPC contract
KPC has been notified in writing that we will be reviewing the terms of our agreement.
Some immediate questions include how much is the cost of the printing, how many
pages is each book, who is contacted to participate in the advertising, what is proof
process. After much discussion a small committee is going to be formed to come up with
the exact terms and wishes of board to ensure best deal.

Parade of Homes Namesake

Parade of Homes namesake is owned at the state level by the FWHBA and as such it is in
our best interests to change our name to protect ourselves from further scrutiny and
move forward. A number of names were suggested including: The Parade, Houses on
Parade, Home Tour Extravaganza, Home Tour, Parade of Houses, Builders Show, Parade
 Tour, Homes on Show, Home Show Parade, Builders Expo, Home Show Expo, Tour of
Homes, Homes on Tour, Parade Tour, and Builders Parade. Ultimately the name Builders
Parade was selected as the new name for the Parade of Homes.

Budget
In relation to the parade of homes TLA Signs gave us a quote of approx. $800 to make
30 or so signs. The state trademark is around $10 and so it would cost us less than
$1000 to change our name. 30 was decided upon based on the number of entries and
signs we used last year. Board has asked we gather additional quotes and see if we can
get the number reduced.

Web Site
Looking forward, Lyndsey has been gathering ideas for website quotes and updates. Our
domain name was just renewed for an additional 5 years, and the website is in desperate
need of revamping. After working with 2 local companies, more quotes were necessary
and so 2 additional companies were contacted. Of the 4, 2 will be presented at the April
board meeting. As this would be an unbudgeted expense, the entire cost would need to
underwritten with advertisers. Board can decide which site at April meeting.

Maternity
Finally, BANI does not have any sort of policy in place in regard to maternity, vacation,
sick, and bereavement time. This will be discussed before the April meeting via email
from the President. A special meeting may be called.

Meeting adjourned 5:30

Next meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2011 Timbers.