GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 
SPONSORS FOR 2004

January no sponsor
February Brett Insurance Agency/Dow Chemical Building Materials Group
March Penstan Supply with A.O. Smith Water Heaters
April Kohl Building Products
May Phoenix Supply Co.
June McClure & McClure with 
Eagle Window & Door
September still available
October still available
November still available
December Christmas Party

If you would like to sponsor a general membership meeting contact Walt Freidhoff at 535-8371. If you would like to sponsor a Northern Cambria meeting contact Al Lieb at 948-9897

YOUR ANNUAL H.B.A.A. MEMBERSHIP DUES AND YOUR TAXES   

 Under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, lobbing expenses are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.  As this relates to associations, dues paid to associations will also be non-deductible to the extent of the association�s lobbying expenditures.  We are required to notify our members of the portion of their dues that is not deductible based upon these calculations.

            Your annual dues payment to H.B.A.A. (Home Builders Association of the Alleghenies) are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.  However, dues payments may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to an exclusion for lobbying activity.  Because a portion of your dues is used for lobbying by the N.A.H.B. (National Association of Home Builders) and  P.B.A. (Pennsylvania Builders Association) $66.35 of your annual $260 dues is not deductible for income taxes.

FREE TO ALL HBAA MEMBERS

          Don�t forget the PA ONE-CALL SYSTEM.  They help prevent the accidental digging into dangerous lines. When you call the 1-800-242-1776 (PA1CALL) they notify the underground facilities which in turn mark will mark their lines.  Pennsylvania Law requires you to call 1-800- 242-1776 (PA ONE CALL SYSTEM) not less than 3 nor more than 10 working days BEFORE YOU DIG.

            Before calling the One Call Center, use white marks to outline the location, route or boundary of proposed excavation.  Surface marks on roadways do not exceed 1.5" x 18". Use water-based paint or chalk to mark location.  To increase visibility vertical marking such as stakes and flags can be used.

            The American Public Works Association�s Uniform Color Code is PA law.  The code uses ANSI standard Z535.1 Safety colors, as shown for temporary marking of excavation sites and underground facility identification.  

WHITE - Proposed Excavation

PINK - Temporary Survey Markings

RED - Electric Power Lines, Cables Conduit and Lighting Cables

YELLOW - Gas, Oil, Steam, Petroleum or Gaseous Materials

ORANGE - Communication, Alarm, Signal Lines, Cables orConduit

BLUE - Potable Water

PURPLE - Reclaimed Water Irrigation and Slurry Lines

GREEN - Sewer and Drain Lines         

            As a member of HBAA you receive this service for free.  If you ever get a bill from PA1CALL, send it to us at H.B.A.A. 1397 Eisenhower Blvd., Johnstown, PA 15904.  Even if you have already paid the bill, send us a copy of the bill and proof of payment to us for reimbursement.  YOU GET THIS SERVICE FOR FREE.