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After Hours at CNT Supply

11 Green Building Council of Greater Columbia January Quarterly Meeting

12 Sales and Marketing Council of Greater Columbia Chairman’s Letter Welcome New SMC Members Annual SMC Meeting

16 Calendar March - April 2011

17 Welcome New HBA Members December 2010 - January 2011

18 Categorical Index of Advertisers 18 Alphabetical Index of Advertisers

HBAGC EDITOR Bin Wilcenski HBAGC PRESIDENT Wade McGuinn, CMB HBAGC EXECUTIVE OFFICER Earl McLeod

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HBA Holiday Ball and 2010 Awardees The Holiday Ball marks the end of the current president’s term and the beginning of the year for the next president of the association

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January HBA Meeting A recap of the first General Membership Meeting of 2011

Nikki Haley Oyster Roast and Fundraiser at the Saluda River Club

C-CORE Update and Call for Mentors Each month, associations meet with their general membership to network, learn, and highlight industry happenings

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he 2010 HBA Holiday Ball was held on Friday, December 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia, SC. Over 300 HBA Members and their guests attended the black tie optional event this year.

1 . The Holiday Ball marks the end of the current president’s term and the beginning of the year for the next president of the association. David Hilburn completed his term as 2010 President and Wade McGuinn, CMB of the McGuinn Group was installed as 2011 President association.

Delivering the oath of office for Wade was his daughter, Kim McGuinn Cox. After Wade was installed, he presented David Hilburn with a plaque commemorating his term, and his wife, Karen, with a bouquet of flowers.

2 . We also took the opportunity to mark the change in the leadership of the HBA of South Carolina during the gathering. HBA of Greater Columbia member Steven Mungo, CMB completed his term as 2010 HBASC President and installed fellow member Mike Lowman as 2011 President. We thank Steven for his service to our members and those throughout the state in 2010 and wish Mike our support for his term this year.

3 . The end-of-the-year celebration is also when we recognize and thank members dedicating their time and resources with the association throughout the year. The first award was the Corporate Member of the Year Award, which is presented to a member company in recognition of their support of the HBA over the year. This year the award was given to Harvey, Casterline & Vallini, LLP. The people that make up this company are active in the HBAGC and have many members in the Sales & Marketing Council. They regularly attend meetings and also contribute financially to HBA and SMC events and meetings through sponsorships.

Sheila Harvey serves as Chairperson of the SMC Community Service Committee which spearheads the many charitable projects of the council.

We are proud to name them the 2010 Corporate Member of the Year.

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4 . Next up, was the William H. Peters Associate Member of the Year Award. The full HBA membership is invited to vote for the recipient of this award via e-ballot. The votes were counted and the 2010 recipient is Judi McLeod of SCE&G Gas Sales. Judi has been a member of the HBA since 2004. In her time at the HBA she has taken an active role in growing the membership of the association. She has participated in numerous membership drives as a team member or team captain. She is currently serving as Co-chair of the HBA Membership Committee, and is a member of the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC). This is the second time she has received this award.

5 . The Byron Crosthwaite Builder Member of the Year Award was also voted on by the HBA membership prior to the Holiday Ball.

The recipient of the award this year is Steven Mungo, CMB of The Mungo Companies. As CEO of Mungo Homes, Steven has proven to be a master at adapting to new housing trends and has built more than 5,000 homes in many landmark neighborhoods across the Midlands. Today, Steven’s home building focus expands outside the Columbia area to Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Greenville/Spartanburg, Raleigh, NC, and, most recently, Savannah, Georgia.

Steven has been a member of the HBAGC since 1986. He rose quickly through the Board of Directors and became President of the Association in 1990. During his time at the HBAGC he has been awarded the Builder Executive of the Year from the HBAGC Sales & Marketing Council three times, in 2006 he was inducted into the South Carolina Housing Hall of Fame, and received the Gordon A. Harrison Award in 2007. In 2008, Mungo Homes received the National Housing Quality Award; the home building industry’s highest honor, and the first company in the state to receive the award. Steven recently attained the Certified Master Builder (CMB) designation and is finishing his term as President of the HBA of South Carolina.

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Special Thanks to the Holiday Ball Sponsors PLATINUM SPONSORS

Steven is a graduate of Wofford College and a native of Columbia. He serves on many local Boards of Directors including that of Lexington Medical Center, EdVenture and the Medical University of S.C., to name a few.

And finally, the Gordon A. Harrison Award was presented. This award is given by the Past Presidents and Associates Vice Presidents of the HBA. Gordon A. Harrison was President of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia in 1973, and was named Builder of the Year. He died the following year at the age of 52. Gordon was described as “a fine gentleman and a delightful person to know, always ready to lend a helping hand.”

In his own words he left this message, “I believe that this year we have gained some ground in being recognized. I am confident that we will continue this step forward. We need to be known and heard. But we need to continue to upgrade our standards and maintain our integrity so that when we are heard, we will be respected.”

6 . The award recognizes a Builder Member who projects a community image that adds to the association, exemplifies standards promoted and supported by the association, institutes creative and innovative ideas that have improved the housing industry, and/or has unquestionable character and integrity. The recipient of the 2010 Gordon A. Harrison Award is George Delk of C & C Builders of Columbia. George has been a member of the HBA since 1987 and served as President of the association in 2008. He has served as President of the HBA Political Education Committee, an HBASC Director, and an appointee to the HBA Charitable Foundation Board. George has been a member of many HBAGC committees and councils including the Disaster Relief Team, Builder/REALTOR Joint Legislative Committee, Land Development Council and the Sales & Marketing Council. He has also served as President of the Kershaw County Chapter of the HBA. George and his family moved to Pontiac, SC from Whittier, CA when he was only one year old, and he has lived here ever since. George attended Spring Valley High School and then started in trim work with his father. He found steady work with Carl Brazell, a homebuilder in Elgin, who encouraged him to build his first spec home. He has been building homes ever since.

Following the presentations, the attendees enjoyed an evening of dinner, drinks and dancing.

A special thanks to the many sponsors of the evening and everyone in attendance.

DIAMOND SPONSORS Bank of America Harvey, Casterline & Vallini, LLP Homeowners Mortgage Enterprises, Inc. McGuinn Group Midland Mortgage Corp.

Mungo Homes, Inc. Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate SCE&G GOLD SPONSORS Clark’s Services Coldwell Banker United Realtors Colony Builders of Carolina, Inc. Dunbar Builders Godshall & Colgate, CPA, LLC Great Southern Homes, LLC Heritage Electric Service Inc. SILVER SPONSORS STOCK Building Supply Weaver Systems, Inc. January/February 2011

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HBA Meeting January 2011 A General Membership Meeting was held Thursday, January 20 at Seawell’s in Columbia. Over 150 members and guests were in attendance, making for a very good crowd. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and networking. This was our first meeting since November, so members seemed ready to get back to the regular schedule.

Members had the opportunity to meet with the meeting sponsor during this networking session. Special thanks to Norbord Industries, Inc. for sponsoring the first meeting of the year. Company representative and HBA Member Craig Doehner brought a display and sample materials for members to learn more about the company.

Mike Crapps, Robert Dozier and Lloyd Hendricks of the SC Bankers Association spoke at our January Membership Meeting.

Our speakers for the evening were from the SC Bankers Association.

Speaking about banking for small businesses in 2011 were Mike Crapps, President/CEO of First Community Bank; Robert Dozier, President/COO of Homeowners Mortgage; and Lloyd Hendricks, President/CEO of the SC Bankers Association. The overall message of our three speakers was that banks and bankers are ready to do business with builders, and the best thing you can do is get to know your lender and work together with them for a positive future.

2011/2012 HBA Board of Directors installed during the meeting

Wade McGuinn presents SPIKE Club Awards to Bill Dixon, Bennett Griffin and Hal Von Nessen.

Thanks for bringing in those new members, guys!

The dinner line was opened and the meeting started shortly thereafter.

We opened the meeting by installing the 2011/2012 HBA Board of Directors. After that, we welcomed new members

We wrapped up the meeting by presenting the SPIKE Awards for members who reached new levels in the club. We then held the Jackpot D r a w i n g .

Congratulations to Bill Boyte who won the cash jackpot.

Steve Hendrix picked up a discount at Blue Marlin in the second drawing.

Bill Boyte and Steve Hendrix each won a prize at the meeting.

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Nikki Haley Reception On Januar y 27 the HBA of South Carolina and the SC REALTORS Association presented a fundraiser for Governor Nikki Haley. Over 150 members met at the Chickawa Outdoor Center at the Saluda River Club in Lexington and had a chance to meet with the Governor.

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Bill Theus (L) and Andy White (R) with the Governor.

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Gov. Haley poses for a picture with Gina and Chris Condon of Mungo Homes January/February 2011

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CouncilNews

After Hours at CNT Supply – Columbia

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Remodelers met on a cold and rainy January evening at

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CNT Supply – Columbia, LLC for an After Hours event.

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Upcoming Meetings Monday, March 21 - Remodelers/ Green After Hours at Ferguson Enterprises, 5:30 p.m All council members and HBA Builder Members are invited to attend this informal meeting at Ferguson Enterprises. Please RSVP to (803) 699-4004 by Friday, March 18 Monday, April 25 – Remodelers After Hours at Creative Tile – Lexington, 5:30 p.m.

All council members and HBA Builder Members are invited to attend this informal meeting at Creative Tile.

Please RSVP to (803) 796-4861

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Guests and non-council members may attend for $25/each.

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CouncilNews

January Quarterly Meeting

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The membership of the Green Building Council of Greater Columbia met on Thursday, January 27 at Seawell’s for the first Quarterly Meeting of the 2011.

Nearly 40 members and guests were in attendance.

This year, the council is focusing on education on the major components of sustainable housing. For this first meeting, we took a close look at the building envelope and how it’s design and construction is a major step towards building a green home.

Our speakers for this meeting were council chairman Joseph Gilmore and Builder member Stan O’Brien.

Their presentation took a plan that Stan is currently building and they used computer models to determine the efficiency and cost had the plan been built using different techniques and materials.

One of the most surprising pieces of information they presented was that building to Energy Star guidelines would cost less to build than just building to code.

Going further than Energy Star would start raising the cost, but not by as much as most people think.

For the entire report, please see our website at www. columbiagreenbuilders.com.

Special thanks to our meeting sponsors: Carolina Diversified Builders, LLC and SIPS Team USA. Learn more about building with SIPS panels, log homes and much more by visiting www.carolinadiversifiedbuilders.com.

Upcoming Meetings Monday, March 21 - Remodelers/Green After Hours at Ferguson Enterprises, 5:30 p.m.

All council members and HBA Builder Members are invited to attend this informal meeting at Ferguson Enterprises.

Please RSVP to (803) 699-4004 by Friday, March 18 Thursday, April 21 – Quarterly Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Seawell’s Topic: Roofing, Insulation and Advanced Framing Techniques Sponsor: STOCK Building Supply All council members are invited to attend this Quarterly Meeting. Fee is included with your annual membership.

Guests and non-council members may attend for $25/each.

Advanced Green Building: Building Science two-day class Are you interested in learning more about proper building science techniques for constructing and remodeling high-performance homes?

This two day high-performance course encompasses more than just energy efficiency—it’s about potentially creating a more durable, environmentally responsible and sustainable living environment. By using case studies, detailed construction drawings and other resources found on GreenBuildingAdvisor. com, NAHB and BuildingGreen, LLC have developed this course to provide builders and remodelers with the highest-level information available.

Class scheduled for April 18 & 19, 2011. Contact Bin Wilcenski at (803) 256-6238 or bin@columbiabuilders.com to register.

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011 is here and I could not be more excited to serve as the Sales and Marketing Council Chairperson.

The SMC Board of Directors and I are working hard to create new networking and education opportunities for our members to help them achieve their sales goals and maximize their success this year. While many people are glad to bid 2010 goodbye, the past year has taught us that we have to be conscious of what activities will provide the biggest return on our investment. For this reason, we are packing this year’s calendar with more affordable and value added benefits for our members such as free tax tips, new ways to market to consumers through video blogging, and reduced sponsorship costs to name a few.

Our strength has always been in our member participation.

If you have an interest in serving on a committee, speaking at a wits and grits educational program, or sponsoring a quarterly meeting call myself or a member of the board today. We encourage you to get involved and take advantage of the many benefits a membership in the Sales and Marketing council can provide.

Sincerely, Marlene Sheard 2011 SMC Chairman

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Bank of America...................................... James R. Kyser D.R. Horton, Inc....................................... Pamela Arnold D.R. Horton, Inc............................................Diane Jones D.R. Horton, Inc...........................................Lori Canning D.R. Horton, Inc...................................... Patrick Godwin D.R. Horton, Inc.....................................Sherry Proveaux D.R. Horton, Inc........................................... Carlos Ennis D.R. Horton, Inc....................................... Cynthia Luoma ERA Wilder Realty...............................Andy Brumbaugh ERA Wilder Realty....................................... John Creech

ERA Wilder Realty.............................. Mary Beth Creed Essex Homes, SE................................. Angela Bouknight Great Southern Homes............................Jessica Collins Keller Williams.. ................................... Samantha Taylor NVR Inc. Rymarc Homes.. ................. Robert M. Bennett Pinpoint Home & Commercial Inspections.. .......................... Tim Jacobson Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate.......... Kristen Brumbaugh Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate........Thomas C. Connelly Tuttle Construction, LLC.................................. Julie Jones

Welcome New SMC Members!

SMC members adopted 25 families with St. Lawrence 2010 SMC Board members enjoy an end-of-the-holiday Place this holiday season for the 9th Annual Adopt-A- party in December Family project. A caravan of cars and trucks delivered gifts on December 20.

The SMC Annual Meeting was held on December 2 at Embassy Suites. After recognizing the 2010 SMC Board of Directors, the election and installation of the 2011 SMC Board members were held. A recap of the council achievements was given by outgoing Chairman, Mike Lowman, before our featured speaker, Dr. Joey Von Nessen, gave a presentation, “Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going”. Over 130 members and guests helped to raise over $350 during Happy Dollar Time which helped fund the adoption of one of the families with the Adopt-A-Family project.

Special Thanks to our Meeting Sponsor

Wits & Grits Join the SMC every 2nd Tuesday of the month for a FREE educational seminar on topics relative to what’s going on in our industry or for tips to help make you more successful in your business and sales. The seminars begin at 8:30 am with breakfast and conclude no later than 10:00 am.

If your company is interested in sponsoring, hosting or conducting a Wits & Grits program, please contact Heather McDonald at the HBA. February “Tax Tips” were presented by United Tax & Payroll and brought to you by Harvey, Casterline & Vallini, LLP.

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MemberNews Hal Von Nessen receives prestigious William “Bill” Molster Award Hal Von Nessen, MIRM, Founder and President of RESH Marketing, received the William “Bill” Molster award from the National Sales and Marketing Council at the 2011 International Builder’s Show, held the second week of January in Orlando, Florida.

The award is named for Bill Molster, who founded the National Sales and Marketing Council for the National Association of Home Builders. Since 1965, this award has been given annually to individuals who have made major contributions to the National Sales and Marketing Council and the housing industry.

“Since starting a marketing consulting firm more than 30 years ago, Hal has shown incomparable dedication and service to the housing industry.

In addition to being recognized by the American Advertising Federation with the Silver Medal for his contributions to advertising, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in marketing and advertising at the University of South Carolina and Webster University, served as President of the Institute of Residential Marketing (IRM), served on the boards of both IRM and NSMC; and is a top-rated national instructor for all IRM educational courses,” said Joanne Chappell-Theunissen, Chairman, National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC).

Since establishing RESH Marketing in 1979, Hal Von Nessen has assisted in the marketing of over 15,000 new homes nationwide.

He has provided marketing assistance and strategy to Home Builder Associations across the country, working to strengthen the member services they offer. Consistently dedicated to the betterment of the industry, he devoted efforts nationally, regionally and locally to writing, producing, and presenting educational programs to support the housing industry. Emblematic of these efforts, he was elected by his peers to serve as President of the NAHB Institute of Residential Marketing, the first from South Carolina to serve in a national leadership role.

success and achievements of the Association. CCRA Board President Edmund H. Monteith, Jr. praised Larry for his tireless dedication and generosity to not only the Association but to his friends, family and the community. According to Monteith, “His years of service here at CCRA and all his well-known efforts in the community made him the perfect choice for this award.”

Larry has been a member of the Mungo organization for more than 36 years and, as a mentor and friend, is a valued member of the staff.

Mungo Brothers Donate $90,000 to Free Medical Clinic In memory of their father, the late Michael J. Mungo, brothers Stewart and Steven Mungo recently donated $90,000 to the Columbia Free Medical Clinic.

Dennis Coker, Executive Director of the Free Medical Clinic, said, “This is an incredible, incredible gift and we’re very thankful. Healthcare is important and the homeless and less-fortunate should not go without.”

Coker explained that every dollar donated generates $8 for services, so the Mungo’s substantial gift will provide more than $700,000 in healthcare.

Established in 1984, The Free Medical Clinic provides quality healthcare, at no cost, to those who cannot pay for such services and who have no health insurance. The Clinic provides primary care for indigent patients from Richland and Lexington Counties, but also from 18 other counties.

Services are free of charge due to the efforts of dedicated volunteers and faithful financial support from the three area hospital systems, corporations, organizations, the United Way of the Midlands, churches and individual donors in the Columbia metropolitan area.

The Columbia Free Medical Clinic is located at 1875 Harden Street.

Bob Bennett appointed Division Manager for Rymarc, Columbia, SC

By Jeff Cargnel I am pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Bob Bennett as Division Manager for Rymarc in Columbia, SC.

Long-time Mungo Employee Recognized by Realtor Community L o n g - t i m e Mungo Homes’ employee Larry Slice was recently honored with the prestigious Meritorious Service Award by the Central C a r o l i n a R E A L T O R S Association.

The award honors the REALTOR who has been committed to the

Bob started his NVR career in 1991. Currently the GM of Sales for Charlotte South, he previously held positions in sales, production, costing, production management—and he recently was Division Manager for Charlotte West. He brings a high-level of home-building expertise in South Carolina’s York County, Lancaster County and SW Charlotte sub-markets. He graduated from Slippery Rock University with a degree in Mathematics.

Bob will be relocating to Columbia from Waxhaw, NC with his wife, Robin, and sons: Nicholas, 12, and Matthew, 9.

With this appointment, Bob will be succeeding Jim Fadell, who will be leaving NVR to pursue other career interests. I want to thank Jim for his years of service and many contributions to our Rymarc business, and wish him much success.

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Bob as he transitions to this new role.

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C-CORE Update and Call for Mentors

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anuary was National Mentoring Month and spreading the word about the benefits of mentoring continued as a focal point of the Home Builders C-CORE program. Our excitement is high about the opportunities available in the careers associated with homebuilding and equally as high about the next generation of young people interested in serving their community through those career fields.

C-CORE officially began serving the country October 2010 and South Carolina was privileged to have two of the initial sites placed here, one in Columbia and the other in Greenville. To aid the success of the program we have partnered with the organizations that are the lifeblood of our industry in those respective areas, the Home Builders Associations. Each month, the associations meet with their general membership to network, learn, and highlight industry happenings. January’s meetings were held on the 20th and to ensure we maximized our activity in the month designated to highlight mentoring, C-CORE had highlights and focus activities at both meetings.

In Columbia, partnering organizations Epworth Children’s Home and Heyward Career and

Technology Center heard about what was taking place through our mentoring program and attended our January General Membership Meeting to expose the youth to one of the many activities taking place in the Home Builders Association. While this was more of a formal meeting, it gave eight coaches and 15 youths the opportunity to have dinner with our HBA members, network, and most importantly show those other interested members how much progress is being made.

In Greenville, new president Michael Moore and Executive officer Michael Dey granted us table-top advertising space and most importantly, valuable presentation time to their over 100 members in attendance. Three of our C-CORE coaches (Aloysius Anderson – Real Estate Agent,

Who Said You Can’t Mix Business with Pleasure?

Rodney Taylor – Builder/Greenville native, and April Evans – Associate Congressman Bob Inglis’ office/Greenville native) attended the meeting to represent the diverse backgrounds capable of serving our youth and to share one-on-one experiences about the program. After gaining greater insight about C-CORE, members left excited about mentoring and the future of our industry.

The opportunities to Coach/Mentor remain plentiful and we would love to have your expertise as a tool to be shared with the young people in this program. They believe in our industry enough to join, now let’s show them we believe in them by becoming a mentor. For more information, please contact Cory Lorick at 803.256.6238 or cory@columbiabuilders.com.

Mid-July is prime summertime in Myrtle Beach, so bring your family to the 47th Annual Home Builders Association of South Carolina State Convention. We want you to relax, kick back and learn all you can at our convention. That’s why we make summer attire a must!

Home Builders Association of S.C. 47th Annual State Convention July 14-17, 2011 Schedule At-A-Glance

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Thursday, July 14 Education: Legal Do’s & Dont’s SIF Safety Contracts Celebration of Excellence

Friday, July 15 Trade Show Education: Sales & Marketing Energy Codes Alternative Financing Customer Service Optimal Engineering

Saturday, July 16 Education: Social & Email Marketing Spike Club Costume Reception Costume Party, Dinner & Challenge

Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 1 Marriott Group Rate Available Until April 1

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Builder Speed Dating

Special thanks to the participating Associates in the event: BB&T CF Plumbing, Inc. Cabinets By Design Capital Kitchen & Bath, Inc. Clark’s Termite & Pest Fireplace Distributors, Inc. General Wholesale Distributors Harrell & Martin, P.A.

Huber Engineered Products Norbord Industries, Inc. Palmetto Exterminators, Inc. Prestige Appliance ProBuild Company, LLC STOCK Building Supply StrucSure Home Warranty/Sinclair Tech Guide, Inc.

The HBA once again held a Builder Speed Dating event on Tuesday, February 1 at Seawell’s. This time the event focused on remodelers and custom builders. Fifteen Builders and Remodelers met with 16 Associate Members for this unique meeting experience. Each associate member gets eight minutes of undivided attention from a builder, then we blow the whistle and the builder moves to the next table. This continues until every builder has met with every associate and they have learned more about each and what they have to offer.

We plan to offer this special event more times this year as both Builders and Associates come away having had a great experience. Keep an eye on the HBA calendar for the next Builder Speed Dating.

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CALENDAR Mar/Apr 2011 See www.columbiabuilders.com for latest calendar information

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Carolina Classic Home & Garden Show, SC State Fairgrounds See www.columbiabuilders.com or www.facebook.com/ columbiahomeshow for more information

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Columbia Builders Day at the Capitol, 8:00 a.m., SC Statehouse, RSVP to Rebecca Best at (803) 256-6238)

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Ambassador’s Club Meeting, Noon, HBA Office

EPA Lead Symposium, 2:30 p.m., Seawell’s HBA General Membership Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Seawell’s Sponsor: Available (Contact Bin at 256-6238)

18-19 Advanced Green Building class, 8:30 a.m., HBA Office

Green Building Council Quarterly Meeting, 6:00 p.m., Seawell’s Topic: Roofing, Insulation and Advanced Framing Techniques Sponsor: STOCK Building Supply

Remodelers After Hours, 5:30 p.m., Creative Tile – Lexington

29 M.C. Smith Memorial HBA Bass Classic, Lighthouse Marina, Lake Murray See flyer in this newsletter

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Welcome New HBA Members December 2010/January 2011 Builder Members Estates, Inc. PO Box 11739 Columbia, SC 29211 P: (803) 765-9318 F: (803) 765-9427 W: www.estatesinc.com Ms. Teresa Hodge thodge@estatesinc.com Mr. Matt Mundy mhmundy@gmail.com G & G Builders, LLC 189 Shantar Rd. Blythewood, SC 29016 Mr. Gregory Green P: (803) 714-9100 F: (803) 714-9101 Tuttle Construction, LLC 2744 Monroe St. Columbia, SC 29205 Ms. Julie Jones P: (803) 542-7242 F: (803) 403-8026 E: julie@tuttleconstructionsc.com W: www.tuttleconstructionsc.com Yasmine Construction, LLC 1711 Thunderwood Rd Lugoff, SC 29078 Mr. Jeffery Yasmine P: (803) 513-0856

Associate Members Chao & Associates, Inc. 7 Clusters Ct. Columbia, SC 29210 Ms. Jimmy Chao P: (803) 772-8420 F: (803) 772-9120 E: consult@chaoinc.com W: www.chaoinc.com Converj Media Solutions, Inc. 4458 Augusta Rd #3C Lexington, SC 29072 Mr. Joey Hardee P: (803) 356-0593 F: (803) 356-0766 E: joey@converjmedia.com W: www.converjmedia.com

Drew Construction 129 Brody Rd Chapin, SC 29036 Mr. Harlon Drew P: (803) 513-6686 F: (803) 771-5599 E: hdrew@sc.rr.com Gray Law Firm, LLC 22 Office Park Ct Columbia, SC 29223 Mr. Charles Gray P: (803) 708-4741 F: (803) 708-4742 E: graylawllc@yahoo.com Kitchen Craft Cooking Show 4129 United Ave Lake Mount Dora, FL 32757 Ms. Lesley Scott P: (352) 483-7600 F: (352) 483-7603 E: lesley.scott@americraftcookware.com W: www.americraftcookware.com LTI Designs, LLC 10120 Two Notch Rd, Ste 2-343 Columbia, SC 29223 Ms. Pam Wichlei P: (803) 513-2354 E: ltidesigns@hotmail.com W: www.ltidesigns.com Norbord Industries, Inc. 949 Jones Wynd Wake Forest, NC 27587 Mr. Craig Doehner P: (919) 554-8803 F: (919) 554-0196 E: craig.doehner@norbord.com W: www.norbord.com Old South Iron Works 2508 Kennerly Rd Irmo, SC 29063 Mr. Ben Moore P: (803) 295-2748 F: (803) 890-7048 E: blmoore1@prodigy.net

Palmetto Building Specialties 119 Lordship Ln. Irmo, SC 29063 P: (803) 463-7820 F: (803) 732-2692 W: www.palmettobuildingspecialties.com Mr. Olie Clapp III olieclapp@palmettobuildingspecialties.com Mr. Charles Kearse chuckkearse@palmettobuildingspecialties.com Perry Builders 1013 Pine Plain Rd. Gaston, SC 29053 Mr. Stephen Perry P: (803) 603-1408 F: (803) 603-1408 E: perrybuilders@live.com

Russell & Jeffcoat Real Estate 1545 Muller Rd. Blythewood, SC 29016 Ms. Penny Broach P: (803) 513-6642 F: (803) 735-0560 E: penny@pennybroach.com W: www.PennyBroach.com Silver Line Windows PO Box 2528 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465 Mr. David Foulk P: (843) 267-7814 E: davidfoulk@slbp.com W: www.silverlinewindow.com Southeastern Concrete Products PO Box 2104 W. Columbia, SC 29171-2104 Mr. Jimmy McCartha P: (803) 771-0093 F: (803) 252-3632 E: jmccartha@alliedconcrete.com W: www.southeasternconcretesc.com

Professional Drywall & Paint 10100 Park Cedar Dr Ste #136 Charlotte, NC 28210 Mr. Billy Arnold P: (704) 543-1006 F: (704) 543-8918 E: cwc88@carolina.rr.com Quality Electric of Coastal Carolinas 239 Liberty Hall Rd Goose Creek, SC 29445 Ms. Amanda Hedges P: (843) 797-7603 F: (843) 569-3474 E: amanda.hedges@qualityelectric-inc.com W: www.qualityelectric-inc.com Quality Stone Veneer, Inc. 174 S. Iredell Industrial Park Rd Mooresville NC 28115 Mr. Ben Lengacher P: (800) 795-3229 F: (704) 622-0974 E: ben.lengacher@qualitystoneveneer.com W: www.qualitystoneveneer.com

Springdale Outdoor Services, Inc. PO Box 1015 Blythewood, SC 29016 Mr. David Gantt P: (803) 786-8864 F: (803) 786-8812 E: david@springdaleoutdoor.com W: www.springdaleoutdoor.com Universal Forest Products, Inc. PO Box 2039 Conway, SC 29526 Mr. Joe Daves P: (803) 928-6123 F: (803) 753-9346 E: jdaves@ufpi.com W: www.ufpi.com

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Categorical IndexofAdvertisers Brick/Brickmasons Hanson Brick & Tile.............................................................................18 Cement/Mortar Mix Hanson Brick & Tile.............................................................................18 Civil Engineering/Surveying B. P. Barber & Associates, Inc.............................................................10 Concrete Block/Pipe Hanson Brick & Tile.............................................................................18 Insurance Sadler & Company, Inc......................................................................... 3 Land Developer B. P. Barber & Associates, Inc.............................................................10 masonry Hanson Brick & Tile.............................................................................18 Property management Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate..................................................19 Real Estate Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate..................................................19 Stone Hanson Brick & Tile.............................................................................18 Warranty 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.............................................................16

IndexofAdvertisers 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.............................................................16 B. P. Barber & Associates, Inc.............................................................10 Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate..................................................19 Hanson Brick & Tile.............................................................................18 Quality Stone Veneer..........................................................................10 Sadler & Company, Inc......................................................................... 3 Silver Line Windows............................................................................17 A special thank you to all the members who participated in the 2011 January/February HBA of Greater Columbia Blueprint Newsletter.

We encourage the public to patronize these members’ businesses.

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