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ADVOCATE
CWHBA’s 3-Tiered approach to Advocacy benefits all members!
Have You Watched
“Open Mic”
What is it? It’s a “talk show” about the issues important to CWHBA Members with expert guests and hosted by Government Affairs Director Michael Howe! Check out the first three programs:
Todd Myers, Director of the Center for the Environment at the Washington Policy Center, discusses Carbon Taxes, Culvert Costs, and More… https://cwhba.org/open-mic-myers062018/
Cary Condotta, State Representative (R-12), discusses affordable housing issues and more. https://cwhba.org/open-mic-condotta051618/
David Taylor, State Representative (R-15), discusses water issues, including the Hirst Fix and more. https://cwhba.org/open-mic-davidtaylor041818/ On the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8am you can participate live in this online video program (in a webinar format); or you can simply watch the archive once it’s posted. Read your Punchlist emails to see who each month’s guest will be and for the web link. Go ahead and mark your calendars right now for the Third Wednesday of each month at 8 am and join us for Open Mic.
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You didn’t know Mike was a former radio host? That’s right, he was. Mike hosted a weekly political talk show syndicated on 4 stations in Western Washington from 2011-2017 and co-hosted a similar program in Colorado from 2005-2008. You might even recognize some of his guests: Vice President Dick Cheney, Teamsters President James Hoffa, Dan Rather, John Stossel, US Senator Alan Simpson, Dinesh D’Souza, and more….
AHCCW (CWHBA’s PAC Makes Endorsements, Defers Others) The Affordable Housing Council of the Central Washington Home Builders Association (AHCCW) met on June 11th and made the following endorsements: US Congressional Districts Legislative District 13 (Kittitas, Yakima) Congressional District 3 (Klickitat)
State Senator
No Endorsement Made – deferring to NAHB and other local HBA’s
Judy Warnick (R) – Unopposed
Congressional District 4 (Douglas, Okanogan, Yakima) Dan Newhouse (R) Congressional District 8 (Chelan, Kittitas) Dino Rossi (R) Washington State Legislature Legislative District 7 (Okanogan) State Senator Shelly Short (R) State Representative Pos. 1 Jacqueline Maycumber (R) State Representative Pos. 2 Joel Kretz (R) Legislative District 12 (Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan) State Representative Pos. 1 No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election. State Representative Pos. 2 Mike Steele (R)
State Representative Pos. 1 Tom Dent (R) State Representative Pos. 2 Matt Manweller (R) Legislative District 14 (Klickitat, Yakima) State Representative Pos. 1 No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election. State Representative Pos. 2 Gina Mosbrucker (R) Legislative District 15 (Yakima) State Senator Jim Honeyford (R) State Representative Pos. 1 Bruce Chandler (R) State Representative Pos 2 No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election. Local Races Okanogan County Commissioner Jim DeTro
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Endorsements by the Washington Affordable Housing Council
Douglas County Commissioner No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election.
(WAHC) – The Political Action Committee of BIAW Washington State Legislature Legislative District 7 (Okanogan)
Chelan County Commissioner No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election. Kittitas County
State Senator Shelly Short (R) State Representative Pos. 1 Jacqueline Maycumber (R) State Representative Pos. 2
Commissioner Brett Wachsmith Judge
Joel Kretz (R) Legislative District 12 (Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan) State Representative Pos. 1 No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election.
Paul Sander State Representative Pos. 2 Mike Steele (R)
Clerk Val Barschaw
Legislative District 13 (Kittitas, Yakima) State Senator
Yakima County Commissioner, Sheriff, and Clerk No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election.
Judy Warnick (R) – Unopposed State Representative Pos. 1 Tom Dent (R)
Klickitat County Commissioner and Sheriff No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election.
State Representative Pos. 2 Matt Manweller (R) Legislative District 14 (Klickitat, Yakima)
Note: Any office / race not listed was not considered for endorsement at this time. For additional information about the AHCCW, please visit CWHBA’s newly designed website at https://cwhba.org/ahccw/
State Representative Pos. 1 No Endorsement – Will review after the primary election. State Representative Pos. 2 Gina Mosbrucker (R) Legislative District 15 (Yakima) State Senator Jim Honeyford (R)
Michael Howe Government Affairs Director Central Washington Home Builders Association mhowe@cwhba.org Office: 509-454-4006 Cell: 360-912-2805 4
State Representative Pos. 1 Bruce Chandler (R) State Representative Pos 2 David Taylor (R)
SUPPORT CWHBA’s ADVOCACY EFFORTS CWHBA recently had the pleasure of distributing Return on Industrial Insurance (ROII) refund checks to members across our territory. Along with those checks, CWHBA encouraged a contribution JUST 10 PERCENT of the ROII refund to support CWHBA’s advocacy efforts through the Affordable Housing Council of Central Washington (AHCCW). We encourage all members to donate! One of the great benefits of membership with CWHBA is advocacy. A meaningful advocacy program requires significant resources, including staff time, volunteer time, and financial means. CWHBA wants to not only continue its effective advocacy program but strengthen it. The reality of any advocacy program is that the effort takes place in the trenches of the rulemaking battles that continue to threaten the building industry. Continued member support is necessary to make certain pro-business and pro-housing policy makers are elected to the offices that have the greatest impact. Here is some key information about the recent activities and future needs of the AHCCW: •
CWHBA’s territory covers 6 counties, 46 cities & towns, 5 State legislative districts, 3 congressional districts, as well as multiple Port Districts and PUD’s.
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Local Elected officials include - 300 City/Town Council Members; 18 County Commissioners; 29 Port/PUD Commissioners; 15 State Legislators; and a multitude of other countywide offices.
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This Year’s (2018) Election Cycle includes possible funding and/or endorsements for – 6 County Commission seats, 6 PUD Commission seats, 10 Legislative seats, 3 Senate seats, and a multitude of other countywide offices.
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Next Year’s (2019) Election Cycle – that’s where a good portion of those 300 City/Town Council Member seats are up.
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2017-2018 non-election activities include being actively engaged with Our Valley Our Future in the Wenatchee Valley, the Yakima County water issue discussions, Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan and WUI discussions, and more.
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2016 election endorsements and campaign contributions included county commission candidates Mike Leita (Yakima), Paul Jewell (Kittiats), and Kyle Steinburg (Douglas). Also receiving an endorsement and donation was Kittitas PUD candidate Joe O’Leary.
If you are a part of the ROII program and received a check, we congratulate you on your commitment to safety and encourage you to consider donating Just 10 Percent to the AHCCW. Remember too, even if you are not yet part of ROII or did not receive a check this year your donation to the AHCCW is always appreciated. A commitment to advocacy pays by helping support policy makers that are pro-business and pro-housing and fighting for a business friendly regulatory and statutory environment. This year and next are important years in setting the stage for the future of our industry. Your contribution will help us continue our advocacy efforts. Learn More About the AHCCW Online at: https://cwhba.org/ahccw/
Donations can be made by sending a check, payable to AHCCW, and sent to: 3301 W Nob Hill Blvd, Yakima, WA 98902. Please contact Michael Howe, CWHBA Government Affairs Director, if you have questions.
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Spring MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Recap CWHBA acquired 13 new members in the month of May, thanks to the hard work of our dedicated Board of Directors. Everyone joins for a different reason, you all have a story to tell in how CWHBA has impacted your business. For some you love being a part of the R.O.I.I. Select® program, or maybe it’s taking advantage of the excellent health insurance available through the BIAW Health Trust. I have seen so many small businesses grow by just simply getting involved, joining a committee team and being a part of growing our industry. The list could go on, we want to hear your story and share it with others. A great way to get your name out there and help be a part of making the CWHBA voice stronger!
Welcome May New Members A ppl e Ri dg e Properti es , LLC Kelly Lorton P.O. Box 8353, Yakima (509) 480 7252 Associate Member Rental Properties Spi ke: Dereck N el s on
3- P Hol di ng Property Inves tm ent Kevin Patrick 210 West Third Street, #928, Naches (509) 961-9706 Associate Member Property Investment Spi ke: Dereck N el s on
Ca s hm ere V a l l ey Ba nk Kathy Weber 127 West Yakima Ave., Yakima (509) 654-4253 Affiliate Member Home Lending Spi ke: Ka thy W i l s on
Ca ton La ndf i l l , LLC Randall Caton 1500 Naches-Wenas Road, Naches (509) 673-3832 Associate Member Landfill / Landscape Materials Spi ke: Ka thy W i l s on
Chel a n Sa nd & G ra vel David Freels 879 Howard Flats Road, Chelan (509) 682-2569 Associate Member Concrete Produce / Precast / Sand & Gravel Spi ke: Rog er W a l ters
Harvest Chevrolet Eri k La uda hl 1600 Ea s t Ya ki ma Ave., Ya ki ma (509) 248-7600 Affi l i a te Member Auto Sa l es & Servi ce Spike: Ryan Moore
Ha rves t V i ew Hom es , LLC Randall Caton 1000 Harvest View Drive, Naches (509) 731-0220 Builder Member Developer / Custom Homes Spi ke: Ka thy W i l s on
Les Schwa b Ti re Center Casey Fewkes 2002 South 1st Street, Yakima (509) 248-1052 Associate Member Tires - Sales & Service Spi ke: J a red J ones
Les Schwa b Ti re Center Tristan Parke 702 East Yakima Avenue, Yakima (509) 452-3993 Affiliate Member Tires - Sales & Service Spi ke: J a red J ones
Les Schwa b Ti re Center Jeff Ratzesberger 365 Norht Wenas, Selah (509) 698-3400 Affiliate Member Tires - Sales & Service Spi ke: J a red J ones
McN a m a ra Cons tructi on, Inc. Joe McNa ma ra 1230 Pl ea s a nt Va l l ey Rd., Ya ki ma (509) 965-7665 As s oci a te Member Pool Contra ctor Spike: Dereck Nelson
Pa ci f i c A ppra i s a l A s s oci a tes Bri a n Vi ncent 135 S. Worthen St., Ste 100, Wena tchee (509) 662-8900 As s oci a te Member Appra i s a l Servi ces Spike: Ace Bollinger
Sl a bj a ck G eotechni ca l Jerald Sargent 720 Briarwood Terrace, E. Wenathcee (509) 888-4600 Associate Member Concrete - Raising / Concrete - Repair Spi ke: Rog er W a l ters
CWHBA LEADERS
Thank you for helping the Association GROW PRESIDENT Dereck Nelson, DH Construction & Associates, LLC PRESIDENT-ELECT Clint Adamson, Pleasant Ridge Construction VICE-PRESIDENT Kathy Wilson, First American Title of Yakima SECRETARY/TREASURER Ryan Moore, Conover Insurance BIAW DIRECTOR REP Ron Pelson, Traditional Designs, Inc. DIRECTORS Jim Laidler, Catalyss, LLC Ernesto Gonzalez, Gonzalez & Sons Carpentry, LLC Jared Jones, Copper Hills Construction Matt Willard, Town & Country Homes, LLC Mike Canonge, AMC Construction, LLC Steve Senger, CGB, CGP, Master CGP, CAPS, SC Design Roger Walters, Builders FirstSource
Looking to Get Involved and GROW Your Connections? Join Our Membership Team. TOGETHER We Can Do So Much More! CHASCIDI WHITE Membership & Marketing Director
Serving Klickitat, Yakima, Kittitas, Douglas, Okanogan & Chelan Counties
509.454.4006 Cell 509.949.8346 cwhite@cwhba.org
May Member Renewals Safety Program Toolkit NAHB has created a yearlong member and public awareness campaign for 2018 to provide information and resources to help keep construction workers safe and eliminate preventable accidents, injuries, and deaths. The Safety 365 campaign will highlight a different aspect of construction workplace safety each month, as well as promote safety off-the job, with the focus on supporting construction safety every day--365 days a year: #safety365. The campaign with align with NAHB’s current educational resources, safety training materials, and news updates that are intended to help educate employers and workers on the various safety and health hazards the industry faces on the jobsite, and to better understand and comply with OSHA requirements. TOOLKIT INCLUDES • SAFETY 365 • Video Toolbox Talks • Fall Protection Toolkit • National Safety Stand Down • Fire Protection and Prevention Toolkit • OSHA Inspection Toolkit • OSHA Recordkeeping Toolkit • Trenching and Excavation Toolkit • Confined Spaces in Construction Toolkit • Electrical Safety Toolkit • Safety Program Toolkit • Safety Training Toolkit • Silica in Construction Toolkit • New Employee Construction Safety Toolkit • HAZCOM Toolkit VIEW / DOWNLOAD Toolkit & Forms https://www.nahb.org/en/research/safety.aspx
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Advanced Mechanical/Electrical, Inc. AMB Tools & Equipment Co. American Building & Roofing, Inc. Artistic Renovations, LLC A’s Tile & Granite, LLC Ascend Financial Group Bob Dawson’s Custom Painting Brandenburg Construction, Inc. Bruner Painting, Inc. Coastal Farm & Home Supply, LLC Colonial Lawn & Garden Columbia Ridge Homes, LLC Creative Cabinet Designs, Inc. Cuyle Construction, LLC DAVA Construction, LLC DC Concrete Finishing Dickinson Construction, Inc. DJ Turner Construction Co. Don Jordan Energy Systems, Inc. Don Kruse Electric, Inc. Eagle Signs Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Gonzalez & Sons Carpentry, LLC Head Mechanical, Inc. HLA Engineering & Land Surveying, Inc. Inside Design Carpet One Isaak’s Home Furnishings, Inc. JC Richards Construction Co., Inc. Keyhole Security, Inc. Kollmar, Inc. Lake Shore Electric Lloyd Logging, Inc. M Vail Company McNamara Construction, Inc. Natural Accent Flooring, Inc. Nob Hill Water Association Ovenell’s Cabinets, LLC Pacific Alliance Title Peterson Bros Drywall, Inc. Platte Heating & A/C Primary Electric & Design, LLC R E C O, Refrigeration Equipment Co., Inc. Riverway Contractors, Inc. Rodda Paint Co. Rossco Plumbing Solarity Credit Union Stegman Electric Sunnyside Housing Authority Tolman Electric United Painting, LLC Utility Technologies, Inc. Van Lith Developments & Excavation, Inc. Vance Heating & A/C Woodridge Custom Homes, LLC Yakima Federal Savings and Loans
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2018 SUMMER SOCIAL
Our enrolled CWHBA ROII participants received a combined return of $1.9 Million on their industrial insurance this year! Contact us to see if you are eligible! Quarterly enrollment is open! cwhite@cwhba.org
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Preparation is underway for the 2018 Yakima & Kittitas Tour of Homes™, presented by Solarity Credit Union, and we are featuring amazing homes in two beautiful valleys.
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Calling Associate Members - We Need You!
2018 Tour of Homes™ will be featuring over 20 homes combined in the Kittitas and Yakima Valleys – and 12 homes will be participating in Chefs on Tour™ in Yakima which means, we need your help to assist our builders. Connie Falon, our Tour Builder Buddy Committee Chair, and CWHBA Member with Ascend Financial Group, will be coordinating volunteers to welcome event goers and assist with ticketing within the tour home. This is a great way to support our builders and build relationships within the CWHBA membership. Past participants have enjoyed helping make this event a success, don’t let this opportunity to pass you by!
If you or your company would like more information about volunteering, please contact Connie Falon: cfalon@ascend-financialgroup.com or Chelsea Snodgrass: csnodgrass@cwhba.org
Tour Dates:
September 8,9 – Tour of Homes™ (Yakima & Kittitas) 11am-5pm September 12,13 – Chefs on Tour™ (Yakima) 4pm-9pm September 15, 16 – Tour of Homes™ (Yakima) 11am-5pm Thank you to the following builders entering the 2018 Tour of Homes™: American Builders Artistic Renovations Baxter Construction Catalyss, LLC Copper Hills Construction Cornerstone Homes Dennis Kelly Construction, Inc DH Construction & Associates, LLC Harvest View Homes, LLC JL Thomas Leading Force Lexar Homes New Creation Construction, LLC Perry Technical Institute/Habitat for Humanity Summit Crest Construction Swiftwater Custom Homes Town & Country Homes, LLC
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It’s time to GET YOUR GOLF ON!
It’s time to GET YOUR GOLF ON! Registration is open and space is limited (10 teams remain!) for the 2018 CWHBA Golf Classic. This year we are back at the Elks August 17th, with our Presenting Sponsor, Builders FirstSource. Come early for a lunch sponsored by Petersen CPAs and Advisors and kick-off beers sponsored by Conover Insurance. To wrap up the evening, Gesa Credit Union will be our awards reception host where Yakima Steak Company will be handing out trophies to the top three teams! View Registration & Sponsorship Form For more information, contact Chelsea Snodgrass, 509.454.4006.
“Not only does it [CWHBA Golf Classic] allow us time to spend with our current customers, but it also gives us the chance to visit with many in our local building industry that we don’t see on a daily basis. That time is invaluable to us!” -Earl Bellegante, General Manager: Builders First Source 17
HARD HAT CWHBA MEMBER’S
-YOU’RE INVITED-
HOUR What:
CWHBA Happy Hour
When:
5pm-7pm, Wednesday, July 18th
RSVP 509.454.4006
Where: 108 East Island View Street Wenatchee, WA 98801 Cost
Free, courtesy of Gale Contractor Services
What's better on hot day than an ice-cold beer and piece of pizza? Stop on by Wenatchee Valley Brewing and join us for a good ole fashion Washer Tournament. Bring your best and score a prize.
Member Spotlight Does your business have a unique story to share? Tell us about it! Member articles, photos, and events all have a chance to be featured on CWHBA social media, as well as in our weekly Punch List or monthly Home Builder newsletters! If you have a professional headshot, graphic or photo that goes with your story, please send it over as well.
Send your News and Stories to: Dustin Berg Communications Director | CWHBA dberg@cwhba.org | 509.454.4006
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