To Promote & Protect Homeownership as the American Way
Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Lake-Sumter
August 2015 Vol 40 Issue 2
Remodelers/Green Council Presents
Mark Your Calendar: Online Calendar
“Understanding Spray Foam Insulation and How You Can Save Money With the New Code Changes”
Presenter: Doug Ringold, Thermo Pros Insulation
August
Thursday, August 13th Noon (Lunch Provided) HBA Conference Room
Wednesday the 5th 9A-Gov’t Affairs
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Thursday the 6th 8:30A-SMC/POH
2nd Annual Bowling Tournament! August 29, 2015 at noon Break Point Alley, Tavares
Tuesday the 11th 2P-Home & Garden Com. 4:15P-Finance Com. 5P-Board of Directors
Register your team of 4 friends, co-workers or family to bowl in the HBA-LS Bowling Tournament. Be prepared to have a lot of fun while we raise money to support your Association. Meet new Members and reacquaint with “old” ones! Registration Fee: $75.00 (Includes three games and shoe and bowling ball rental for four person team)
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! The 2015 Home & Garden Show is Right Around the Corner!!
Saturday, October 10th Wildwood Community Center
Wednesday the 12th 12P-Remodelers/Green 4PM-Fishing Committee Thursday the 13th 3:30P-Golf Com. Tuesday the 25th 9A-BCC 6P-General Mem. Meeting 1884 Restaurant & Bar, Eustis Thursday the 27th 12P-Membship Com. Friday the 29th 12P-BowlingTournament Break Point Alley, Tavares
Registration Form Coming Soon!!
Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors for your Generous Support 2015 Corporate
2015 Business Silver
August 2015
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 Mike Carter - Granger-Carter Construction & Development Inc. Vice President William Dorman - White Aluminum & Windows Associate Vice President Dale Roberts - Dale E. Roberts & Assoc. Secretary/Treasurer Susan Adams - Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply Immediate Past President Bill Wilburth—W.C. Wilburth Builder Directors Andrew Nutt - Holly Homes, Inc. Cynthia Couillard - Dibarco Building Corp Craig Hegstrom - Hegstrom Homes Joe Ziler - Kevco Builders, Inc. Mike Neace - American Family Homes, Inc. Peter Logan - Medallion Home Associate Directors Jeanne Abernathy - ERA Grizzard Real Estate David Schenk - Allstate Karen Schroeder - Solid Image, Inc. Life Directors Mike Carter - Granger-Carter Construction & Dev. Carl Ludecke - Charlie Johnson Builder George Hansford - Prominent Construction Clarence Tibbs - STE Electrical Systems
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
Staff Carolyn Maimone - Executive Director Cindy Jo Friday - Membership Coordinator/Admin Assist 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.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The SEBC was an informative event. There was a lot of information available about the new code changes that are in effect. The show floor was larger this year with more booths than there has been in many years. Products and services were on display to compare and gain information. Meetings and events were happening which allowed networking and education about what was happening in other areas and associations around the state. I recommend you place it on your calendar of things to attend next summer. The 2016 SEBC is moving to the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, July 27 - 29, 2016. The theme is Hemmingway, SEBC-ville!! We have our very own Home & Garden Show coming up in October. This will allow you to display your products and services to the community in Wildwood. Go on our website or contact our HBA office to get the information on this event and how to participate. Check out the different committees that we have. Your involvement and participation is needed. You will gain so much more if you will attend and participate in the different committees. It will help in communicating the issues that we face with others in the association. There is much to be aware of. Let’s pull together and move forward!
Mike Carter Granger-Carter Construction & Development President HBA Lake-Sumter
BROWNE DISTRIBUTORS LANDSCAPE SUPPLIERS COMMERCIAL ● WHOLESALE ● RETAIL Rubber Mulch Red Mulch 15 Varieties of Stone Cypress Mulch Lava, River, Pine Bark Nuggets White Marble, etc. Also in Bags PATTY or DEBBIE Baled Pine Straw Office (352) 326-8461 Potting Soils Two Locations Fax (352) 365-8338 Top Soils 2600 N. U.S. Hwy 27 ● Fruitland Park, FL 34731 www.landscapesuppliers.com U.S. Hwy 27 ● Minneola, FL 34755 Office: (352) 242-0810
Building Permits June #Single Family Tavares Eustis Leesburg Lady Lake Mount Dora Sumter County Clermont
Permits 16 8 6 8 3 98 15
Value 3,671,069 2,428,858 794,646 692,235 617,195 29,966,934 not avail.
Thank you to the building departments for supplying this information. Cities missing did not report.
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Share your story of doing business with another member ! Come to the next General Membership Meeting OR email your story to Exec@LakeSumterHBA.com and we will put it in an upcoming Newsletter!!
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In Memoriam
Janet Travis
Mary-Ellen Winchell Mary-Ellen Winchell, 56, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She was born on February 14, 1959, in Lebanon, New Hampshire and moved to Leesburg, Florida, in 1965. Mary was a valued longtime employee at Besco Electric, and in addition, was an active real estate agent. She passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by two daughters, Nikki Moon and Rayna Graham; two grandchildren, Mylee Moon and Brady Moon; and four siblings, Arthur Thibodeau, Susan Cain, Pamela Stewart and Chris Thibodeau. Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfunderalhome.com.
Janet Travis of Eustis, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at the age of 64 years. She was born in Manteno, Illinois to Leslie and Shirley Sorensen. Janet moved to the Lake County, Florida area in 1980 from Illinois. She was working for the Pringle Home Building Group as a real estate broker. In her free time she loved to be with her grandchildren more than anything. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 2006 by her son, Nick Travis. She is survived by Robert Travis, her daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Curtis Creech of Eustis; sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Jerry Klein of Minooka, Illinois; brother and sister-inlaw, Gary and Pat Sorensen of Groveland, Florida; brother Allen Sorensen of Wilmington, Illinois; grandchildren, Caden, Taylor and Candace and nephews and nieces, Todd (Lisa) Holmes of Wilmington, Illinois, Kari (Kenny) Baker of Joliet, Illinois and Ciara & Skylar Sorensen of Groveland.
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Governmental Affairs and Community Service
Governmental Affairs The GA committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 9 am in the HBA Conference Room. Come join us and help shape the building industry.
Thank you Chuck Hiott with BESH for sponsoring early, and being our first Platinum Sponsor for the
2016 Bass Tournament!
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Home & Garden Show Committee Meeting Tuesday August 11th @2:00 PM HBA Office By:
Membership Committee Meeting
Stephanie Vaughn with
Thursday August 27th @ Noon Lunch provided American Residential Products has the privilege of insulating for Holly Homes.
Andrew Nutt is a quality builder with great knowledge of energy efficiency. He brings a positive and professional outlook to each project, and he conveys much respect for each individual working on the job site and behind the scenes. ARP sincerely appreciates the business he has given us!
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General Membership Meeting Sponsorship Opportunities HBA Member Pricing $175 per Meeting Save $75 off Non-member price 2015 Available Meeting Dates* The General Membership meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month, they 2015 begin with networking at 6 PM, followed by dinner and July the program. Most of the 2015 August meetings will be held at 1884 September Restaurant and Bar in Eustis. October Party! Holiday Open Always check the HBA Google House Calendar for details of all the HBA meetings:
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COMMITTEES AND COUNCILS, A MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENT! Committees and councils are the perfect way to enhance your HBA membership. From advocacy and education to networking and sales & marketing, the HBA has a place for every member to develop personally and professionally. All committees and councils are open to all HBA members unless otherwise noted. HBA staff are eager to help you find the perfect place to meet your needs while serving the association. GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (GA) COMMITTEE- Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 9 AM at the HBA Office. The Governmental Affairs Committee oversees and coordinates the governmental affairs activities and programs of the association. It is charged with monitoring issues impacting the building industry and keeping the membership informed, educated and involved in all levels of public policy. REMODELERS COUNCIL/GREEN BUILDING COMMITTEE Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Noon at varying locations, please watch your eNewsletter and the On the Level Newsletter for locations. The purpose of the Remodelers Council is to increase professionalism in the building industry and to increase public awareness of the need to use professionals. SALES & MARKETING/PARADE OF HOMES (SMC/POH) COMMITTEE - Meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 10 AM at the HBA Office. This committee plans educational and promotional opportunities for the membership in the area of sales and marketing. Types of programming range from the Morning Buzz series of education seminars, bus tours of new homes, sales & marketing awards, to the largest annual HBA event, the Parade of Homes™. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE - Meets the 4th Thursday at Noon for lunch (lunch provided by the HBA) at the HBA office. This committee serves the heart and soul of the association by implementing programs and outreach that serve current and prospective members. They take on the awesome responsibility of helping members recruit new members to the association and retaining current ones. You will always find members of this committee providing the welcoming smile at functions and going out of their way to make everyone aware of the benefits of membership and the various opportunities open to members. BUILDERS ROUNDTABLE - Meets at the HBA office every other month on the 3rd Thursday as needed. The Builders Roundtable is for all HBA Members. Its purpose is to maintain a working relationship with the county and municipal building departments through regular communication. Building officials have a standing invitation to participate. Building codes, inspection concerns, etc. are often discussed. HOME & GARDEN SHOW COMMITTEE- Meets at the HBA office at 2PM on the second Tuesday. The Home & Garden Show Committee plans the Home & Garden Show each year. BASS TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE– The Bass Tournament Committee meets at various times throughout the year. This committee plans our annual fishing tournament. GOLF COMMITTEE - Meets as needed at the HBA office. This committee is planning our annual golf tournament.
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Gerry Suarez, Mortgage Financial and Andrew Nutt, Holly Homes, Inc. Membership Committee Co-Chairs.
At the Florida Home Builders Association Board of Directors meeting at SEBC, membership numbers through June were shared. By percentage our association ranked 5th place in the state for new members and 6th in the state for retaining old members! Everyone on the membership committee and those who participated in the membership drive deserve a hearty THANK YOU for making us a leader in the state!!!! Your efforts are what make us GREAT! So for an encore we announced a new member recruitment effort at the last general membership meeting. We are asking everyone who is willing to bring just ONE new member between now and the end of September to sign a pledge. By pledging now, we will recognize you and your company in the newsletter and in association emails and Facebook from now until the results are announced in October. In addition we are bringing back the incentives from the May membership drive, but they will apply for the new members brought in AND for the current members who pledge!!! All this, and triple spike points to help everyone involved reach higher levels of recognition! A BIG thank you to the following members who have already taken their oath for the September Membership Drive!
Jimmy Moore –Aluminum Contractors Bud Dorman-White Aluminum Mike Carter-Granger-Carter Construction Loretta Maimone-ERA Grizzard Real Estate Kris Gallant-Labor Ready
Laurie Mackillip-My Star Alarm Karen Schroeder-Solid Image Mike Neace-American Family Homes Susan Adams-Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply Don Magruder-Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply
Andrew Nutt & Gerry Suarez Holly Homes, Inc. & Mortgage Financial Group 2015 Membership Committee Co-Chairs
Thank you to our members who registered early for the 2015 HBA Home & Garden Show! Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply WLBE Daily Commercial White Aluminum Mark’s Floors Mainsail Solutions www.LakeSumterHBA.com
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PICTURE GALLERY July General Membership Meeting
Congratulations New Spike Mike Neace with American Family Homes! (pictured above with Susan Adams with RoMac Lumber and Supply)
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Congratulations George Hansford with Prominent Construction (pictured above) Florida Housing Hall of Fame and to Susan Adams with Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply for receiving her 150d pin! (pictured below with Gerry Suarez, Membership Chair
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PICTURE GALLERY July General Membership Meeting
Don Magruder and Guest Speakers Jim Hardy, Leesburg Building Official and Dan Miller, Leesburg Planning & Zoning Manager (above)
Congratulations Kris Gallant for winning the 50/50 drawing! (Pictured below with Karen Schroeder with Solid Image)
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Lumber & Commodity News The Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply, Inc. Wood Commodity Index (Index) dropped 0.6 percent, or $1.71 per thousand, over the last 30 days as sheathing prices sagged. The decline in wood sheathing pricing could be the best indicator of sluggish housing demand, because if housing starts were taking off as many have anticipated this market should be up. There appears to be pricing angst in the market. The lumber portion of the Index increased 3.2 percent to $343.43 per thousand as most spruce items enjoyed solid, single-digit increases. Wide-width pine increases added the most, varying from 5.0 percent to 11.5 percent, depending on length. The struggles in worldwide commodities, especially the China market, could reverse the trends in the next month or two considering the country’s heavy dependence on exports by the Canadians.
The sheathing side of the Index dropped 4.0 percent as prices for both CDX pine plywood and OSB Sheathing sagged on demand. CDX pricing was off the most with declines, on average, of $27 per thousand while OSB averaged down about $5 per thousand. If hurricane season does not stiffen sheathing prices, expect prices to remain flat-to-down. Declining oil and world commodity prices could keep pricing down, which may be good in the short-term for builders, but represents a troubling economic sign in the long-term. What happens in the next 60 days will probably determine the direction for the next six months, because using the winter season as an excuse for lower pricing will come back into play. Be cautious on short-term projects, and be sure to check pricing closely—volatility could come into play.
Don Magruder
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Ro-Mac Lumber and Supply Home Show Committee Chairman Don Magruder is the Chief Executive Officer of Ro-Mac Lumber & Supply, Inc. in Central Florida (www.romaclumber.com), and he is a former President of the Southeast Mississippi Home Builders Association, and past Associate Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Lake County. To contact Magruder, email him at don.magruder@romaclumber.com
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If you know or do work with anyone listed above please give them a call with a little reminder to let them know it is time to renew their membership. We are all working together for one purpose and that is the betterment of the construction industry. We appreciate ALL of our members.
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NAHB SPIKE CLUB Statesman George Hansford
Super Carl Ludecke Karen Schroeder (.5)
Royal Bud Dorman (.75) Andrew Nutt (2) Craig Hegstrom Don Magruder Susan Adams
Red
500-999 546.5
250-499 428 410.5
150-249 231.75 238 202 171 151.5
100-149
Paul Swanson Clarence Tibbs Dale Roberts
143.5 120 122.5
Green
50-99
Gerry Suarez Jim Bible
96 78.5
Jody Coursey Mike Carter (.75) Richard Stier Joe Ziler
77.25 69.75 52 55.5
Life
25-49
Stephanie Vaughn
30
Blue
6-24
Ron Schwarz Brian Walsh (1) Robert Filebark Loretta Maimone Bill Wilburth Brad Wanzenberg Cynthia Couillard Amanda Locke Jeanne Abnernathy (.5) Allison Garner-Thoma Jimmy Moore Mike Neace Mary Rhodes
22.5 24 17.5 17 19 18 12 16 17 9 7 15 8.5
Tacks Less than 6 Credits Bart Lucas Danny Gaughan Lee Woods Chuck Hiott Laurie Mackillip (2.5 ) Jim Rahman (.5) Chip Gannaway Tom Pfeiffer Ken Ward Richard Holt Janet Noack Philip Crotwell Janeen Swanson Mike Brown Glenn Phillips Jerry Stocksett Scott Moll Randy Thompson
4 3 3 3 5.5 3 2 2 1.5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Kevin Branch Angela Sheppard( 1) Carole Holden (1)
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Set Your 2015 MEMBERSHIP GOALS ∎ ∎ ∎
Recruit at least one Member in 2015 Retain Members Encourage Member Participation With a Stronger Membership Base, Our Industry Benefits!
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 2015. Any member below Life SPIKE must recruit and retain members every year to keep their points. See NAHB website for details. www.LakeSumterHBA.com
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