To Promote & Protect Homeownership as the American Way
HBA Lake-Sumter
Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter
February 2014 Vol 38 Issue 7
Mark Your Calendar: Online Calendar February Feb 5th, 9 AM - Gov. Affairs Meeting
Awards Banquet February 21, 6 PM at Harbor Hills Golf and Country Club RSVP by February 17th - $45 per person No Walk Ins Please - No-shows will be billed 2014 Parade of Homes ~~ Builders ~~ A&M Homes DR Horton Elite Lifestyles Gingerich Construction Co. Harbor Hills Development Hegstrom Homes Holly Homes, Inc. J. Christopher Homes J. Drews Construction KB Home Kevco Builders, Inc. Pringle Homebuilding Group Medallion Home Lennar Royal Oak Homes
~~ Sponsors ~~ Progress Energy Lowe’s of Mt. Dora - Leesburg - Lady Lake Medallion Home Tom Grizzard REALTORS STYLE Magazine Appleseed Marketing/LSTV Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply, Inc. Orlando Sentinel Loretta Maimone, Real Living Gelmtree Advertising The Paint Drop by Valspar United Southern Bank White Aluminum Products Dibarco Building Corp. Aluminum Contractors Inc. Green Built Solutions Jeanne Abernathy, Realtor
Feb 6th, 8:30 AM SMC Parade of Homes Meeting Feb 6th, Noon Membership Meeting Feb 11th, 4:15 PM Finance Committee Meeting Feb 11th, 5PM Board Meeting Feb 12th, Noon Remodelers/Green Lunch Meeting Feb 13th Builder Breakfast Feb 18th Judging Day Feb 18 & 19 REALTOR Days!! Feb 21st 6 PM Parade of Homes Awards Banquet No GMM in February
Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors for your Generous Support 2014 Corporate
2014 Business Silver
2013 -14 Touch
February 2014
Home Builders Association Lake-Sumter 1100 N Joanna Avenue Tavares, FL 32778 Ph 352-343-7101 Fax 888-966-0592 www.LakeSumterHBA.com www.facebook.com/LakeHBA
Officers & Directors President William Wilburth - W.C. Wilburth, Inc. Construction Services Vice President Sean del Castillo - Habitat for Humanity Lake-Sumter Associate Vice President Paul Swanson - George Nahas Chevrolet Secretary/Treasurer Dale Roberts - Dale E. Roberts & Assoc. Immediate Past President William Dorman - White Aluminum Products Builder Directors Andrew Nutt - Holly Homes, Inc. Cynthia Couillard - Dibarco Building Corp Craig Hegstrom - Hegstrom Homes Joe Ziler - Kevco Builders, Inc. Philip Crotwell - Design South Homes, Inc. Peter Logan - Medallion Home Associate Directors Susan Adams - Ro-Mac Limber and Supply Eric Love - The Paint Drop by Valspar Jeanne Abernathy - Southern Style Management Life Directors Mike Carter - Granger Construction & Development Carl Ludecke - Charlie Johnson Builder George Hansford - Prominent Construction Clarence Tibbs - STE Electrical Systems
Staff Carolyn Maimone - Executive Director Kelly Hoover - Administrative Assistant On The Level is published monthly by the Home Builders Association of Lake~Sumter. Every attempt has been made to insure the accuracy of all information presented, however no guarantee or warranties are provided. For advertising, contact the HBA at 352-343-7101 or visit our website. The HBA reserves the right to refuse any advertising.
Building Permits #Single Family Lake County Tavares Eustis Leesburg Lady Lake Montverde Clermont Mount Dora Sumter County
OCTOBER Permits
Value
46 3 1 10 0 0
22,673,729 758,427 230,131 1,294,472
5 414
2,044,363 129,055,841
Thank you to the building departments for supplying this information. Cities missing did not report.
Sponsorships Available for Monthly General Membership Meetings See page 8 or Call HBA Staff at 352-343-7101 for details www.LakeSumterHBA.com
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE IT'S NOT A DREAM, IT'S REAL, the PARADE IS Here! With 32 beautiful entries, it is going be a great Parade of Homes. THANK YOU all for participating with entries as well as our fabulous Sponsors for your generousity. Words can not express the gratitude to all who participate as well as all the hard work that goes into the planning to make the event a huge success year after year. Thanks Kelly and Carolyn for your dedication & hours put into this fantastic event. Builders: Come out for the Builder Breakfast at the HBA office on February 13th at 8 AM. We will discuss the last details of the Parade of Homes & answer any of your questions and concerns. LOWES will be here to discuss what merchandise you want to make your entry look even better!! I would like to thank all the Board of Directors as well as all committee chairs for all their support to the Association. Without the dedicated involvement, we could not exist. Don Magruder with Ro-Mac Lumber as Home Show Chair, Jeanne Abernathy with Southern Style Management as Sales & Marketing Chair, Susan Adams with Ro-Mac Lumber as Spike Chair, Dale Roberts with Dale E. Roberts and Associates as Parade of Homes Chair, Cindy Couillard with Dibarco Building Corp.as Remodelers Chair, Andrew Nutt with Holly Homes as Green Building Chair, Mike Carter with Granger Construction as Governmental Affairs Chair, Chuck Hoitt with BESH as Chair for our 23rd Annual Golf Tournament on April 25th, Joe Ziler with Kevco Builders as Membership Chair. Members, please contact one of these Committee Chairs to join a committee & GET INVOLVED! The networking opportunities are there for you! One last thing, Congratulations to Andrew Nutt with Holly Homes, 2013 Builder of the Year, & Paul Swanson with George Nahas Chevrolet, 2013 Associate of the Year. Thank you all!
Bill Wilburth W.C. Wilburth Inc., Construction Services President HBA Lake-Sumter
Are you leaving money on the table?? FHBA Member Rebate Program A Member Benefit that Puts Cash In Your Pocket To start receiving your rebate, please register (tells them where to mail your refund check) and submit a Rebate Claim Form found on the website. The Rebate Claim Form lists all participating Manufacturers in the program and what is needed in order to process your rebate. Website to register: http://www.hbarebates.com/ More info and Registration form: http://www.hbarebates.com/uploads/ FHBA_Quarterly_Ad.pdf Have Questions? Program Administrator: Rich Robinson Toll-free direct: 866-849-8400 Email: info@HBArebates.com www.LakeSumterHBA.com
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SALES AND MARKETING (SMC)
Inspiration and Motivation The word inspiration is derived from the word spirit. Inspiration for me is something breathing life into me, like how I feel when I watch the ocean for awhile. It’s an external thing, but impacts me at an internal place, different from motivation. To me, motivation is gathering the energy to pursue something. It’s really easy to gather the energy when you love what you do, and when it is meaningful to others, it should bring you pure joy! The 2014 Parade of Homes is all about Inspiration. I can tell you that our Builders and Remodelers are pouring their hearts, souls, and sweat into their entries to get them completed by judging day! From site selection, plans, and features, the Builders have researched what trends appeal to new home buyers or home owners having their homes updated, and the Parade is the premier event to inspire consumers to take action! Parade of Homes participants will need their “A” game and team during the general public days, February 22 – March 2, to find out the “why” of prospects – are they moving into the area, upsizing with a growing family, downsizing, or looking for a
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better lifestyle? Listen for their inspiration, so you can facilitate the motivation needed to make a buying decision. This year, proceeds from the Parade will go to benefit a family designated for a Habitat For Humanity home. Donation boxes will be at each Parade home, along with a photo of the family that will soon move into their American dream, a house that they can call home. The Habitat organization is a real life, successful working example of the blending of inspiration and motivation.
Jeanne Abernathy Southern Style Management Inc. Sales and Marketing Chairman
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IT'S PARADE TIME! 32 entries in the 2014 Parade! LOWE'S is our DIAMOND SPONSOR for the 2014 Parade of Homes! Thank you Clay Tew at Lowe's Leesburg! Builders and Board Members: Watch for your invite to the Builder Breakfast where builders, remodelers, board members and Lowe's managers will have a chance to network and discuss putting Lowe's products and information on-site in each Parade entry. Please RSVP, everyone's participation is important. Parade Sponsorships are available. It's not too late. Call or email Carolyn today and find out how you can make a difference and benefit from a Parade sponsorship! REALTORS®. REALTORS®. REALTORS®. We're involving REALTORS® in the parade now more than ever. Mary Rhodes is heading up our REALTOR Days where REALTORS® will board a bus and travel to each Parade entry, meet builders, on-site sales agents and learn more about their homes. We will have a North, Central and South Route on Feb 19th and 20th. Call Mary Rhodes @ 321-689-5754 for more information. This will be an awesome experience for all. Time to get on board! Parade Banquet! Friday, February 21 at Harbor Hills country Club in Lady Lake. RSVP to Kelly by Feb. 17th I want to say THANK YOU! to all the Parade Entries for signing up to participate in our spectacular event. Kudos to an awesome Parade Committee and HBA Staff who continue to work their tails off to make this the best Parade ever. We are grateful for all you do! Sincerely, IMPORTANT PARADE DATES! Builder Breakfast Judging Day REALTOR Days Awards Banquet
9 AM Thursday February 13, 2014 9 AM Tuesday February 18, 2014 9 AM Wed 19th and Thur 20th 6 PM Friday February 21, 2014
Dale Roberts
Dale E Roberts & Associates 2014 Parade Chair
Condolences To the Family & Friends of Shel DuBose (Daily Commercial), Shel lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, December 31st at the age of 56. I know Shel will be missed by her family, co-workers and those at the HBA that knew her. She had a bright smile and was a gentle soul. Shel is survived by her husband of 35 years and her children. Keep them in your thoughts & prayers.
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State & National News
NAHB Member Advantage Update We wanted to share some good news with you. In 2013, NAHB members have saved approximately $7.2 million dollars using the Member Advantage programs!
Lowe's ProServices NAHB Member Discounts Continue NAHB Members Can Continue to Enroll to Receive Increased Discounts through December 2014 Visit www.LowesForPros.com/NAHB and register to save 2% on your Lowe’s Accounts Receivable purchases made now through 12/31/2014†. Plus, save 5% every day when you use your Lowe’s Account Receivable*. And NAHB Members receive free delivery on purchases of $500 or more**.
Save $1000 We’re pleased to extend to NAHB members a private offer1 of up to $500 toward the purchase or lease of most new GM vehicles. NAHB members who are business owners can now qualify for up to $1,000 and also add on incentives from the National Fleet Purchase Program2 and Business Choice3 to get the best value on vehicles that run your business. To get this offer just visit your local dealer, choose an eligible GM vehicle, and present your NAHB proof of membership form.
How it works: 1. 2. 3.
Get your NAHB proof of membership form at www.nahb.org/ma. Bring form to your GM dealer and mention this private offer. At time of purchase or lease, present your NAHB proof of membership.
For private offer details, visit www.nahb.org/gm.
Offer is not automatic, see store for details.
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**Exclusions and standard delivery rules apply, discount taken at time of purchase, see store for details. †Exclusions apply, discount taken at time of statement, see LoweForPros.com/NAHB or call 877-435-2440 for details.
$500 NAHB Discount
GM NAHB Private Offer Continues and Business Owners Can Now
Private offer amount varies by model. $500 offer for retail deliveries and up to $1,000 offer for fleet deliveries. Valid toward the purchase or lease of eligible 2013, 2014, and 2015 model-year vehicles. Customer must take delivery by 1/2/15. Not compatible with other private offers. Not valid on prior purchases. Compatible with many current incentives. Incentives are subject to change without notice. Excludes Buick Regal (2014); Chevrolet Corvette (2014), Sonic, Spark, SS, Volt; all Cadillac models. FAN number required. See dealer for complete details. 2Offer eligible for non-CAP customers only through 12/31/14. See dealer for details. 3To qualify, vehicle must be used in the day-to-day operation of the business and not solely for transportation purposes. Must provide proof of business. For complete program requirements, including information regarding offers, vehicles, equipment, options, warranties, and ordering, consult your dealer or visit gmbusinesschoice.com. Take delivery by 9/30/14.
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Membership Committee Retention is the new Mantra! The membership committee discussed at length different ways to retain the new member’s that we get each year in addition to gaining new members. Although some were lost over the years due to the “Great Recession” others reduced costs and did not see the benefit of being a HBA member. We plan to change that and here is how…. · · · · · ·
Calls from our membership committee, as well as our Board to welcome them to the HBA Explaining the benefits of membership Showing a genuine interest in having them “involved” in our organization. Making follow up calls before our GMM to personally in vite them I will personally greet each new member at the GMM when they sign in Having an “after-hours” meet and greet aside from the GMM and invite new members
As I mentioned in last month’s issue this is a relationship business. Technology has somewhat hampered the personal touch of relationships and as an organization we vow to make a genuine and sincere effort to reach out and give each new member, as well as longtime members, the personal touch in order to develop our relationships into long lasting friendships.
Joe Ziler Kevco Builders, Inc. Membership Committee Chairman
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See all Newsletters in Vibrant FULL COLOR at LakeSumterHBA.com/newsletters.html The HBA Office is 13 years old!! It’s Please check out our Wish List on Page 9 and let Carolyn or Kelly know what you can do to help. www.LakeSumterHBA.com
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General Membership Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities
Remodelers Council
HBA Member Pricing $175 per Meeting Save $75 off Non-member price 2014 Available Meeting Dates* General membership meetings begin with networking at 6 PM, followed by dinner and the program. Some meetings are held at the Elks Lodge, 2540 Dora January 28, 2014 Avenue, Tavares. Know of a March 25, 2014 good meeting location? April 22, 2014 Please share with us. We like May 27, 2014 to move the meetings around June 24, 2014 to better serve our members, July 22, 2014 make things interesting and August 26, 2014 promote local businesses. Dates are subject to change.
What You Receive as a Meeting Sponsor ∎
Name & logo on front page of newsletter
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Name & Logo in an eMember Connection
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5 Minutes at the Podium
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Your Flyers & Widgets at Meal Tables or Display Table
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2 Complimentary Meals
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Optional Door Prize Opportunity
Cindy Couillard (Dibarco Building Corporation, Remodelers Council Chair and Andrew Nutt (Holly Homes Inc, Green Building Chair
Happy 2014 !
Thank you to all who came to our First meeting of the Remodelers Council for 2014. This was our planning session for the year and everyone brought great ideas to the table. We have exciting guests and field trips we are working on scheduling now, which include: C.A.P.S. (Certified Aging in Place Specialty) information only meeting to explain what the certification is and seek interest for those who may want to pursue this certification. A Field trip to Leesburg High School to visit Dan Keeling’s Future Builders class to see how the class is progressing and to show support to our youth and Future Builders in our community. A luncheon and tour at Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply to see all the different divisions that this impressive facility offers.
Reserve your date now by phone or email to the HBA : 352-343-7101 or Admin@LakeSumterHBA.com Did you know that you can save Thousands of Dollars a year with the FHBA Member Rebate Program? It is easy to Register. Click the Logo to access the page online. Or go to:
And possibly tour a Net Zero home, these are just to name a few. Kelly will keep us updated as dates are confirmed. Our next meeting is February 12th at noon and we will have Ed Chiverton with Bluelinx, he is sure to bring a wealth of information on new products available in our industry. Mark your calendar and I look forward to seeing many more of your faces in the meetings to come.
Cindy Couillard Dibarco Building Corporation 2014 Remodelers Council Chair
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Thank You!
So many of our members have stepped up and helped us cross a bunch of items off the Wish List. I sure didn’t expect such an outpouring so quickly. We are thrilled with the outcome. The Office looks fantastic! I know I say it, but it could never be said often enough, our Members are Wonderful !! The Completed list is below, the next time you run into one of these guys, please make sure to thank them. The 2014 Parade of Homes is coming right along and is the sole focus for Kelly and I this month. Please RSVP for the Banquet, which is on February 21st, 6 PM at Harbor Hills Country Club in Lady Lake. RSVP by the 17th of February. Please no Walk-Ins and note that no shows, even for comped dinners, will be invoiced.
Carolyn Maimone
Wish List
~~ Thank you Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply ~~
Trim Trees Enclose A/C Unit New Faucet for Kitchen Donations for a New Roof Large Wall Mount Business Card and Brochure Holder for lobby
~~ Thank you Aluminum Contractors Inc. ~~
Pressure Washed Building Exterior & Parking Lot Repainted Parking lot Stripes Painted Exterior and Interior office
~~ Thank you Besco Electric Supply ~~
~~ Thank you Sherwin Williams Tavares ~~
Cleaned Gutters Cleaned Windows Cleaned Covers on Fluorescent Lights Donated an 8’ Ladder Repaired Soffit
~~ COMPLETED IN JANUARY ~~ ~~ Thank you Douglas E Scott Painting ~~
Replaced Back Door, Including threshold & seals Replaced front door handles & hinges
Back Porch Light Fixture
~~ Thank you STE Electrical ~~
Donated Front Porch Light fixture and installed front and back lights
Donated all the Paint
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PICTURE GALLERY January GMM
January General Membership Meeting (GMM) Cajun Quarter, Tavares We had 55 Members in attendance and welcomed 3 of our newest members to the family. Andrew Nutt with Holly Homes was presented with the 2013 SPIKE of the Year Award. Bud Dorman with White aluminum was pinned with his 200d SPIKE Pin. What a FUN Night!!
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PICTURE GALLERY January GMM
Pictured Left: Bud Dorman, White Aluminum, 200d SPIKE Pin!! Andrew Nutt, Holly Homes 2013 SPIKE of the Year!!
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Loretta Maimone, Real Living Good Neighbor Realty, was the Big 50/50 winner for the night!!
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Lumber & Commodity News The Home Builders Association Wood Commodity Index (Index) for January increased 3.5% to $328.10 per thousand as manufacturers and mills constrained supply to overcome the snow, ice, and freezing weather from a deepening winter. Compared to last January, the Index is down 23.1%, which may indicate a more traditional spring run in business or an overall softening. A real winter is affecting the northern regions; there is no aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; and, all of the hope and promise from a second term Obama administration has evaporated. For the month, only two items declined in price and increases seemed to be driven by size and species-nothing across the board. Stud spruce products were mixed to flat in pricing while dimensional spruce price increases fluctuated from 4.1% to 8.1%. 2x4 treated gave back 2.7% as manufacturers searched for buyers. Wide-width pine increased 1.1% to 5.2%, but a floor and general direction for pine was being established. Sheathing products recouped some recent losses in price; however, pricing still remained lower than most expected. CDX pine plywood was flat to up 2.6% while increases in OSB sheathing enjoyed very modest $13-$14 per thousand increases. It appears most mills are desperately trying to hold onto previous increases, but harsh winter weather could create cracks in pricing. The National Home Builders Association is forecasting a very optimistic 1.1 million in housing starts for 2014 with most projecting lower numbers. Actual annual starts have not reached one million and those numbers have only trended for a couple of months. If strong housing starts do not begin the year trending a million plus starts, expect lumber prices to remain in the doldrums. Changes in mortgage rules and higher interest rates could provide enough headwinds to limit housing starts. The next month or so will dictate whether 2014 is for real in housing starts or just another false blip. Builders should be cautious in long-term bidding, just in case the starts materialize. Everyone should incorporate some form of price protection clause in their contracts. My personal belief is that without some impetus from heavy spring storms in the south, cheap interest rates, and more flexible mortgage rules, pricing will stay flat to down as will housing starts. Many other scopes in the building supply industry have pushed and announced price increases after the first of the year. Windows and doors are up 3%-5%; drywall is up $30 per thousand; and, fuel charges have increased across the board. Spring demand will decide if these increases will stick.
Don Magruder Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply Fall Home Show Committee Chairman
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GARAGE DOORS 722 Duck Lake Rd. in The Villages 352-748-4575 720 E. Main St. in Leesburg
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WINDOWS 700 E. Main St. in Leesburg 352-787-4545
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING 40 - 44 Years Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply (40)
Phillips Toyota / Alexander Schwappach Ph (352) 728-2030 Automotive Sales & Service Sponsored by Bud Dorman / White Aluminum Products
35 - 39 Years Dalton & Owens Electric Service (36) White Aluminum Products (37)
J. Drewes Construction / Jason Drewes Ph (407) 744-3135 Builder—Custom & Commercial Sponsored by Joe Ziler / Kevco Builders Inc.
20 - 24 Years STE Electrical Systems (23) Spencer D. Davis Inc (21)
Welcome Back
15 - 19 Years Harbor Hills Development (19)
Cunningham Electric Inc. / Justin Cunningham Ph (352) 343-5014 Electrical Contractor Sponsored by Andrew Nutt / Holly Homes Inc.
10 - 14 Years Aluminum Contractors Inc. (13) 1 - 4 Years David Weekley Homes (1) Fairwinds Credit Union (1) Medallion Home (2) Timothy P. Hoban P.A. (3) Skobel Homes (4) Highland Homes (4) Pruett-Williams Insurance (1)
Twin Lakes Custom Homes / Ken Whitmarsh Ph (352) 360-5551 Builder Sponsored by Andrew Nutt / Holly Homes Inc. Pike’s Electric Inc. / Russell Pike Ph (352) 748-6251 Electrical Contractor Sponsored by Paul Swanson / George Nahas Chevrolet
Lifestyle Kitchens Inc. / Ron Schwarz Ph (352) 343-3400 Cabinets & Counter Tops Sponsored by Andrew Nutt / Holly Homes Inc. Akers Media / Kendra Akers Ph (352) 787-4112 Publishing Sponsored by Joe Ziler / Kevco Buidlers Inc.
Thank You For Your Membership
Please plan to participate in 2014 It’s a great way to network & have fun! If you know or do work with someone who is not a member please ask them to join. Let’s build our membership There is strength in numbers
23rd Annual Golf Tournament “Zombies on the Green”
TIME TO RENEW Bogin, Munns & Munns P.A. DR Horton Grand Rental Station Hughes Bros. Const. Lake Nissan Sales The Real Estate Book
Royal Oak Homes Sam Sadler III Shea Homes Solar City Munz Design Zgraph
If you know or do work with anyone listed above please give them a call with a little reminder to let them it is time to renew their membership. We are all working together for one purpose and that is the betterment of the construction industry. www.LakeSumterHBA.com
Friday, April 25, 2014 Harbor Hills Country Club Get Your Name On The List Now! Call the HBA for all the details
2014 Eagle Sponsors ∎ ∎
Booth, Ern, Straughan & Hiott (BESH) Loretta Maimone, Broker Assoc. with Real Living Good Neighbor Realty
Get Ready For a Day of Fun & Networking
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NAHB SPIKE CLUB Statesman George Hansford
Super Carl Ludecke Karen Schroeder
Royal Bud Dorman Craig Hegstrom Andrew Nutt Clell Coleman Don Magruder Paul Fallman
Red
500-999 529.5
250-499 428 409.5
150-249 207.5 199 188 185 167 154.5
100-149
Paul Swanson Clarence Tibbs Dale Robert s Susan Adams
125.5 120 110.5 109
Green
50-99
Lee Humphrey Gerry Suarez
93.5 82.5
Jim Bible Jody Coursey Eric Love Mike Carter Nancy Hoff Dick Stier
78.5 77 75 68 55.5 52
Life
25-49
Rob Granger Joe Ziler (2) Ron Griffith
45.5 35 30.5
Blue
6-24
Stephanie Vaughn 24.5 Jason Hansford 20 Loretta Maimone 14 Robert Filebark 16.5 Cynthia Couillard 10.5 Allison Garner-Thomas 9 Glenn Phillips 8 Bill Wilburth 9.5 Bart Lucas 7 Jeanne Abernathy 7 Jimmy Moore 6
Tacks 4 3.5 3 3 3 2 2 1.5 1.5 1 1
To Jim Rahman (Westmont Construction) who is undergoing treatments for cancer.. We wish you a speedy recovery and return to the HBA. The Remodel / Green guys & gals miss you! To Rob Granger (Granger Construction & Development) and family for the speedy recovery of Rob’s Mom Noreen who is in the hospital after suffering two heart attacks. We wish her well and will be praying for a quick recovery.
Congrats! To Ed Chiverton (BlueLinx) and his wife on the December birth of their first baby. When we are able to gather more info you will see it here. I have been told that Ed is just running around in circles with such happiness & beaming with delight with his new arrival.
Members Do Business With Members
2014 MEMBERSHIP GOALS
Less than 6 Credits Brad Wanzenberg Jorge Garcia Danny Gaughan (1) Lee Woods (1) Chuck Hiott (1) Chip Gannaway Tom Pfeiffer Jim Rahman Ken Ward Janet Noack Philip Crotwell
Well Wishes
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Recruit at least one Member in 2014 Retain Members Encourage Member Participation
With Stronger Membership Base, We will all benefit!
The Spike Club is an elite group of Association members recognized for outstanding achievement in membership recruitment. Simply put, you become a Spike by recruiting new members. Each new member recruit earns 1 credit towards a Spike. Each member retained earns 1/2 a credit. Each Affiliate member recruit earns a 1/2 credit. Recruiting an NAHB Council Member earns 1/2 a credit and retaining them earns a 1/4 credit. Blue Spike = 6 credits Life Spike = 25 credits Green Spike = 50 credits Red Spike = 100 credits Royal Spike = 150 credits Super Spike = 250 credits Statesman = 500 credits Grand Spike = 1000 Credits All-Time Big Spike = 1500 + Credits Members who have earned less than 6 credits are referred to affectionately as Tacks. (#) = Number of new members for 2014. www.LakeSumterHBA.com
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