The Cornerstone - April May June 2018 Issue by Huntsville Madison County Builders Association

The

Cornerstone A Publication of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association | April/May/June 2018

Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Idea & Inspiration House at the 30th Annual Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM Pages 12-13

Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association

April, May, June 2018

The

Cornerstone A Publication of the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association

HMCBA Staff

Executive Officer: Barry Oxley barry@hmcba.org

Financial Coordinator: Natalie Markland natalie@hmcba.org

Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@hmcba.org

Assistant Financial Coordinator: Lori Worcester lori@hmcba.org

Advertising & subscription rates are available upon request. Call Donna Taylor at (931) 4388384.

Governmental Affairs Liaison: John Roberts john@hmcba.org

Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@hmcba.org

Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without written authorization. The opinions expressed in articles in the Cornerstone are the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect Association policies.

Membership Services Coordinator: Rachel Weidley rachel@hmcba.org

Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Phone: (256) 536-2602 www.hmcba.org The Cornerstone is published quarterly for the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association by Taylored Marketing.

Pubs/ Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford sherdian@hmcba. org

Executive Committee - Senior Officers President: Wendy Lee 1st Vice President: Justin Click 2nd Vice President: Hank Campbell Secretary: Alana Parker Treasurer: Scottie McClusky Barrister: Sam Givhan Immediate Past President: Byrne Turner Executive Committee Other Positions Associate Council Chair: Tim Ryberg Finance Chair: Bret Slaton Foundation President: Mark Rovere Governmental Affairs Chair: Mark Rovere Membership Chair: Darnee Samples Past Presidents Chair: Kenneth Chandler Remodelors Council Chair: Phillip Shelton Sales & Marketing Council Chair: Haley Buie

Table of Contents Leadership ............................................3 Annual Member Partners ...................... 3 2018 Member Celebration ................... 4 President’s Message ............................ 5 Executive Officer’s Message ................ 6 June Family Picnic ............................... 6 NAHB Midyear Meeting ........................ 6 Membership .......................................... 7 Welcome New Members ....................... 8 Bret Slaton Nail Driver’s Open .............. 8 Thank You Sponsors ............................. 9 North Alabama Housing Summit ........... 9 Upcoming Events ................................ 10 HBAA Summer Meeting .......................11 Volunteers Needed ...............................11 Building, Home & Remodeling ShowSM Thank Yous .................................12-13 Governmental Affairs Update ............. 14 Battle of the Builders Contest ............. 15 Associate Council ............................... 15 Calendar of Events ............................. 17 Remodelers Council ........................... 18 Sales & Marketing Council ................. 19 Housing Statistics ............................... 20 Fall Home & Garden Show Booth Sales ..............................................21 2018 Home Guide .............................. 21 2018-2019 Membership Directory ...... 21 Inbox ...................................................22 8

2018 Member Celebration New this year, the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association presented its annual awards to several of its deserving members during its new Member Celebration sponsored by Redstone Federal Credit Union at their Atrium on Wynn Drive. Redstone’s Atrium was an excellent venue to hold this special event. Inducted into the Housing Hall of Fame that night was Kim Niemeier with Coldwell Banker First. The purpose of the Housing Hall of Fame is to honor the men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the building industry. Kenneth Maze of Maze Home Builders LLC was presented with the 2017 HMCBA Builder of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to a builder member of the HMCBA based on their professional reputation with home owners, governmental agencies, and among fellow members. It is also based on the builder’s participation in both the local and state associations as well as their participation in community affairs, civic and service group activities and charitable activities. Morgan Stephens of Meridian Brick LLC was presented with the 2017 James “Jim” Jones Associate of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to an associate member based upon their participation in the Association with regard to activities, attitude, reputation in the business community and reputation with fellow builders and associate members. Also that night, the final hands for the “High Stakes Poker” membership promotion were dealt and Kenneth Maze of Maze Home Builders LLC and Teletha Ledfors of Peck Grasgow Insurance Agency won the cash jackpots with full houses (queens over tens and sixs over fives respectively). For our members who participated in our Retention Calling for Members Program during 2017, the Association awarded a cash bonus for their participation. The award was presented to Verrick Green of Green Builders & Construction. In conjunction with the awards presentations, Past Presidents Committee Chair and 1988 President Kenneth Chandler installed the 2018 Officers. Wendy Lee, LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC, was installed as President. Other Officers installed were: Justin Click, Click’s Construction LLC, as 1st Vice President; Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes, as 2nd Vice President; Scottie McCluskey, McCluskey Construction LLC as Treasurer; Alana Parker, Rocket City Drywall & Supply, as Secretary; Byrne Turner, Vintage Construction Inc, as Immediate Past President; and Sam Givhan, Wilmer & Lee, PA, as Barrister. As installed were Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes, as Finance Committee Chair; Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance, as Associate Council Chair; Philip Shelton, Shelton Construction Inc, as Remodelers Council Chair; Haley Buie, Pugh Group New Home Division, as Sales and Marketing Council Chair; Mark Rovere, Action Builders, as Foundation President & Governmental Affairs Committee Chair; and Darnee Samples, Iberia Mortgage, as Membership Committee Chair.

Steve Steele (right) induced Kim Neimeier of Coldwell Banker First into the HMCBA Housing Hall of Fame.

Byrne Turner (right) presented Kenneth Maze of Maze Home Builders LLC the Builder of the Year Award.

Jim Jones (left) presented Morgan Stephens of Meridian Brick LLC the James “Jim” Jones Associate of the Year Award.

Pictured L to R: Darnee Samples, Mark Rovere, Bret Slaton, Tim Ryberg, Scottie McCluskey, Hank Campbell, Justin Click, Wendy Lee, Byrne Turner and Kenneth Chandler. Not pictured: Alana Parker, Sam Givhan, Philip Shelton and Haley Buie.

Wendy Lee (right) presented Byrne Turner of Vintage Construction Inc with his Past President’s Service Award and gifts while Melanie Turner watched on.

From the President

Wendy Lee What a whirlwind 2018 has been so far! Our Economy, our Association, and our Market are all showing more signs of revitalization every day! With the announcement of a new plant and thousands of new jobs, multiple new infrastructure, recreation, and lifestyle improvements, and encouraging economic projections, it is a GREAT Time to live in Madison County! The excitement has spread to the Association and we are experiencing a re-branding, courtesy of Cre8ive, that is sure to WOW our potential consumers and hopefully give our membership tools to get more business and recruit more members! Our local real estate market is phenomenal as well, evident by the number of sales we are seeing, and the number of real estate professionals being inducted into the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors every month. As said by Henry David Thoreau, “A single gentle rain makes the grass many shades greener.” Based on the amount of rain we have had, the grass is going to be very green this Spring!

and Remodeling ShowsSM ever! On March 2nd, 3rd, and 4th we filled the VBC South Hall with exhibitors and consumers for a match made in heaven. The attendance was excellent, and the feedback I received from the exhibitors was that there was an atmosphere of possibility this year. The consumer definitely had a positive outlook and a determination to make their dreams a reality. Everything from house plans to landscaping, flooring to roofing material and everything in between was laid out in a way that made it easy to talk with inquisitive consumers. I hope all of our participating members will share with the Association the success stories from your time at your booth. We would love to see all of our members take advantage of this awesome resource as we more and more success in the future! Thank you to all of you who participated!

Upcoming Events

Now that we are awake from our Winter hibernation, and we are anticipating a beautiful Spring, we need to keep this momentum moving into 2nd Quarter. On April 7th, we will be holding the Sid Pugh Member/Guest Bass Tournament at Goose Pond Colony. After you are rested from all of the fishing, you will want to join us for our General Membership Social Luncheon on April 12th at the EarlyWorks

Family of Museums Grand Hall. There are opportunities in May for some friendly competition and networking at the Sales and Marketing Council “Battle of the Builders” on the 15th and a Sporting Clay event in Ardmore on May 18th. We will close out 2nd Quarter with a highly anticipated Member Family Picnic! We will have a chance to introduce our home family to our professional family! What an exciting addition to our traditions this event will be! I can’t wait! I want to encourage you to choose one or more of the events coming up and just show up. I know you will be glad you did. Every social, event, and meeting you attend will accumulate until one day you realize that your effort to get involved was the catalyst that changed your business, and therefore your life! We are looking forward to having all of our members telling the story of their GROWING business, and how it all started with one meeting!

Wendy Lee 2018 HMCBA President

Member Celebration

We came together as a group on February 1 for a night I will always remember. We had some of our outstanding members recognized for their contribution and loyalty to our Association. Congratulations Kenneth Maze, our recipient of the 2017 Builder of the Year award. You have given so selflessly to make our organization better. We appreciate you! Our Associate of the Year is Morgan Stephens, whose deep roots in this industry and his hard work and dedication make him an asset to our builder members every day. Kim Niemeier was inducted into the Housing Hall of Fame, and after so many years of service to the housing industry and professional organizations, it was a well deserved honor. What an exceptionally high bar our members set. Thanks to you all, and thank you to Kenneth Chandler, Past Presidents Committee Chair, for installing the 2018 Officers. I am honored to be a part of this group!

Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM March was a banner month for us, holding one of our most successful Building Home

From the Executive Officer Happy Spring! I would like to thank every member who participated in the 30th annual Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM held at the VBC at the beginning of March. We had another sold out year with more than 500 booths and 100,000 square feet of exhibitor space for our exhibitors to show their products & services to consumers. I would also like to recognize Wilson Lumber and Bob Wallace Appliance for their participation in all 30 years Barry Oxley of the ShowSM - thank you for all of your support on behalf of the entire Huntsville Madison County Builders Association. I would also like to thank all of our sponsors for the ShowSM, to include Window World and Haleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. All of our sponsors are appreciated for their contribution in making the ShowSM special and a success.

Five-Year Strategic Plan

We have just embarked on developing a five-year strategic plan for our Association. This plan will set priorities in place for the direction and focus of the Association. Your feedback and input is

very important to this process. If you would like to be a part of the planning committee or you would just like to submit your input, please feel free to contact Russ Wilson, our Chair, or myself. The committee consists of all our officers, committee and council chairs that are actively engaged in the process. Please send us your input or volunteer your time.

New Member Software Database

After several months of data conversion and planning, we are ready to launch our new member software database that will give you access to your membership portal. Here you can update information, register for events, pay invoices/dues, communicate and share information. Please look for emails in the coming weeks introducing portions of the new, online member database. We are very excited to add this new member benefit to make your membership experience more convenient. We have some other exciting news on member services and benefits that will be launched in the next several weeks. Be sure to look at your emails from the association. As always, we are here to help and serve you, our members. Please let me know how we can serve you better. I look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming member events!

NAHB Midyear Meeting

Good Food, Networking and Family Fun! Come out and join us for the June Family Picnic. Thursday, June 21 @ 5:30 PM Location TBA Presented By:

Contact Rachel Weidley at (256) 217-9488 or rachel@ hmcba.org for information on additional sponsorships.

July 24-28, 2018 Location: Oregon Convention Center 777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97232 Lodging accommodations for the 2018 Midyear Board of Directors Meeting can now be reserved. Go to: https://

w w w. n a h b . o r g / m e m b e r s / national-leadership/board-ofdirectors/2018-midyear-boardmeeting Registration for the Midyear Meeting is $75 for NAHB Members and $50 for a spouse. Registration for the meeting will open on Monday, May 14.

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“2017 High Stakes Poker” Promotion Winners

- Darnee Samples, Iberia Mortgage With a total of 29 new members already, our year of recruiting and retention is off to a wonderful start! To achieve our new member goal for the year, we need the help of every member working together. We especially need each of you to encourage your employees to join HMCBA as an Affiliate member. This is a wonderful opportunity to get them involved in the Association - at only $40 annually, that’s less than $.11/day.

2017 Retention Calling Promotion Winner

We’d like to take a moment to recognize HMCBA member, Verrick Green (Green Builders & Construction). As part of the 2017 Retention Calling Promotion, Verrick was entered into a drawing for $500 cash - he received an entry into the drawing each time he attended a retention calling event. The cash was given away at the Member Celebration on February 1. Again, this year, we will be giving away $500 cash. To be eligible, you simply need to attend a monthly retention calling event, and you’ll automatically be entered to win. For each time you attend, you’ll receive one entry. We also give away $50 cash, on the spot, each month during Retention Calling. Come join us, make a few calls, have a free lunch, and maybe win some cash!

As part of the “2017 High Stakes Poker” promotion, any HMCBA member that recruited a new members was entered into a drawing for cash! Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders, won $2,500 and Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency won $1,000. I would like to thank all members that recruited in 2017. Congratulations to each of you!

HBAA Member Benefits

As a HMCBA member, are you aware of the many benefits you receive through Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA)? Remember - when you joined your local Association, you were automatically enrolled as a member of HBAA and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) - that’s three memberships in one. Are you taking advantage of the Alabama Homebuilders Self Insurers Fund, Builders Risk Insurance, or the Member Rebate Program? For more information on these outstanding benefits and how they can put money back in your pocket, please visit www.hbaa.org.

Remember, DO BUSINESS WITH A MEMBER!

Our members take their pledge to “do business with a member” seriously and membership means more opportunity, more collaboration and more referrals. We’re looking forward to the second quarter of 2018. If you have any questions or need additional information about the benefits of membership, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Weidley, Member Services Coordinator, at (256) 217-9488.

Welcome Our New Members Joined between December, 2017 - February, 2018

41 Masonry Francisco Castillo (Associate) Brick/Block Mason (256) 457-0961

Husqvarna Group Hunter Massey (Associate) Tractors/Equipment (256) 424-1579

Mastando & Artrip LLC Judy Fudge (Associate) Attorney (256) 532-2222

A Man in a Van LLC Adam Baugh (Associate) Concrete Products (256) 457-3093

Iberia Mortgage Darnee Samples (Associate) Mortgage Banker (256) 519-4349

CRE8IVE Bob Benton (Associate) Advertising/Marketing/PR/ Media (256) 509-1435

Jesus Venanlonzo dba Precision Tile & Stone Jesus Venanlonzo (Associate) Tile Contractor (256) 339-6654

Oak River Design LLC Aaron Swearengin (Associate) Home Design (256) 424-3700

DR Horton Shana McRae (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Spec/ Tract (256) 513-8580 Edward Jones Carlos Mendoza (Affiliate) Investments (256) 772-0344 Edward Jones Stephanie Dattilo (Associate) Investments (256) 534-8183 Eliezer Construction Service LLC Usiel Zaguilan (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 813-8026 Federated Insurance Laura Bracey (Affiliate) Insurance (256) 603-4449 Garage Force of Huntsville David Whitten (Associate) Decorative Concrete (256) 590-7857

JL Cleaning Services LLC Jose Vargas (Associate) Cleaning Services/Products (256) 642-6399 Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roofing & Siding LLC Blake League (Associate) Roofing Contractor (256) 509-0841 LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC Dustin Spivey (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 970-0996 M & A Supply Company Brendan Thrasher (Associate) A/C, Heating (256) 710-0906 MARS Enterprises LLC dba Ecoview Windows Mark Diggs (Associate) Windows/Doors (256) 504-0595

Phil Ridinger Home Builders Inc Phil Ridinger (Builder) Builder - Single Family Custom (256) 732-4018

Rob Schrimsher Construction Rob Schrimsher (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 990-3065 Southern Boulder LLC Phillip Pritchett (Associate) Signs (256) 302-6441 Southern Reclaimed Salvage Barn Amelia Falter (Associate) Hardwoods (256) 797-6824

Pro Plus Painting Matt Hereford (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 505-7004

Trades by Taylor LLC Mike Taylor (Associate) Construction (256) 684-7753

R Hannah Construction LLC Mary Hannah (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (210) 385-0001

Valley Pest Control Inc Gary Phillips (Associate) Termite Protection/Pest Control (256) 539-0117

RamCat Renovations dba Dream Maker Bath and Kitchen Sue Bailey (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 270-2211

Welcome Home Construction Bill Joyner (Builder) General Contractor (256) 683-1776

Re/Max Alliance Haley Buie (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 533-7653 Regions Mortgage Michael Gaddis (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 532-4637

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Troy Arnold (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (720) 394-7931 Woody Anderson Ford Mary Wimbs (Affiliate) Automobiles/Auto Service (256) 517-1248

Bret Slaton Nail Drivers Open The 2018 Bret Slaton Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament is planned for sometime in September. Watch your inbox and mailbox for more information once the plans are finalized. If you have any questions or suggestions, contact Rachel Weidley at rachel@hmcba.org or at (256) 217-9488.

THANK YOU! Thanks to our members that sponsored new members between September - November 2017: Wendy Lee, LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC, sponsored THREE new members.

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Tony Feria, Feria Painting, sponsored TWO new members. The members listed below sponsored ONE new member: BJ King, River Tree Insurance Services Inc Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom Homes Inc Eliseo Reyes, E R Construction Inc Jan Jeanneret, Siano Appliance Sales & Service Jimmy Thornton III, J Smith Lanier & Company John Lacik, Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders LLC Kristy Smith, Regions Mortgage Larry Durham, Durham Service Co Inc Mark Rovere, Action Builders Inc Philip Bazinet, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Rhonda Pugh, Pugh Group New Home Division Stephanie Dattilo, Edward Jones Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Teletha Lefors, Peck Glasgow Agency

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North Alabama Housing Summit On Thursday, February 22nd, the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association in conjunction with the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors held a joint event titled, The North Alabama Housing Summit: 2018 Economic Update. Our groups flew in keynote speakers from each of our national associations. Michael Neal, NAHB Vice President for Forecasting and Analysis, and Dr. Lawrence Yun, NAR Chief Economist and Senior Vice

President of Research, shared insight to the current and future state of the economy at both a macro and local level. The attendance was sold-out and both Associations were happy to bring this learning opportunity to members. There were many economic topics covered by both speakers. These included: the new tax bill and its implications on building, labor market, interest rates effect on housing, and local market conditions among other subjects. It was beneficial

to hear not only what is happening on a national level economically in the building and real estate industry, but also making it hit home by highlighting our local economy and comparing our high points or shortcomings with other markets. The success of this event encourages us not only to bring similar programming to our members, but also to partner with our friends, the Realtors, to deliver more joint events to strengthen our alliance with their group. 8

Join us and hear from the Speaker of the House, Mac McCutcheon, as he recaps the 2018 Legislative Session and the Outlook for the 2018 Election Cycle. PRESENTED BY:

Thursday, April 12, 2018 EVENT STARTS AT 11:30 AM PROGRAM STARTS AT 12:00 PM

LOCATION: EarlyWorks Family of Museums, Grand Hall 404 Madison St SE Huntsville, AL 35801

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! RSVP by April 5th by calling (256) 536-2602 or online at www.hmcba.org - Activities & Info â&#x20AC;&#x201C; General Membership Meeting.

Hosted By:

2018 Sporting Clay Shoot Tournament Friday, May 18, 2018

Presented By:

Limestone hunting preserve (28755 Coggins Rd - Ardmore, AL 35739)

prizes will be awarded to the winning teams!

-Bring 12 or 20 gauge shotgun, 100 rounds of ammo (7.5 or smaller), and ear & eye protection -Squads of 4 are permitted to share guns, if needed. -No participants under the age of 21 allowed. -No drinking of alcoholic beverages before or during the tournament. -In the event of inclement weather, no refunds will be given. An alternate date will be scheduled.

Flight 1: 7:30 - Registration 8:00 - Shotgun Start

(At your assigned station in the field)

11:30 - 1:00 - Lunch Flight 2: 12:00 - Registration 1:00 - Shotgun Start

(At your assigned station in the field)

11:30-1:00 - Lunch

To register, go online at: http://hmcba.org/members/sporting-clay-shoot-tournament.html or contact John Roberts at john@hmcba.org or (256) 217-9159 8

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HBAA Summer Meeting

of meetings and activities as well as registration information, coming soon. Hotel Information Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South Destin, FL 32550 850-267- 9500

July 19-21, 2018 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Destin, Florida All HBAA members and their families are invited to join us for the 2018 HBAA Summer Meeting in Destin. The Summer Meeting combines business meetings and insightful educational offerings with plenty of food and entertainment for all. Look for more details about the 2018 Summer Meeting, including a full schedule

The Hilton Sandestin will be the host hotel for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HBAA Summer Meeting. Rooms in the HBAA room block start at $309 per night, with an additional $25 daily resort fee which includes parking, upgraded guest room WiFi, 24-hour resort fitness center access, and more. For reservations, call 1-850- 267-9500 or click here for online reservations. (Use group discount code BLD.) The room block deadline is Monday, June 18, 2018. Please contact the HBAA at 1-800745-4222 with any room cancellations prior to calling the hotel.

Volunteers Needed! We Want You! Membership Committee: Responsible for planning membership contests, retention of members, programs for the Spike Club, and planning membership events. Serves as hospitality committee at general membership socials and other association activities. Responsible for introducing new members to other members, calling new members and inviting them to meetings, etc. Lots of networking & business contacts - a great way to meet new members and gain recognition from your peers! (Meets bimonthly)

the Association and enjoyable for members and their clients who participate in the event.

Parade of HomesTM Committee: Responsible for planning the Parade of Homesâ&#x201E;˘. Additional duties include selection of the site for construction of the Showcase Home, review of house plans, and selection of Mortgage Banker & Realtor. (Meets approximately five times during the year)

Remodelers Council - $55.00/year: The Remodelers Council represents those persons whose primary business is in the Remodeling Industry. Programs include a speakers bureau, educational seminars, networking opportunities and professional designation programs.

Building,Home & Remodeling ShowSM: Assist in selling or taking up tickets during the event. (March) Bass Tournament: Check live wells, assist with check-in, launch & weigh in. (April) Sporting Clay Shoot Tournament: Help plan the shoot, coordinate logistics, and identify sponsors in order to have a successful event that is both profitable for

Golf Tournament: Assist with registration, drive beverage/snack carts. (Date To Be Determined) Fall Home & Garden Show: Assist in selling or taking up tickets during the event. (August) Christmas Office Decorating: Help (November)

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office.

Sales & Marketing Council - $75.00/year: The Sales and Marketing Council provides information to its members whose interests are increasing and sharing their knowledge of sales & marketing. Educational seminars, publications and networking opportunities are provided on a regular basis. For more information or to volunteer, please call Rachel Weidley at (256) 2179488 or via email at rachel@hmcba.org

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Presenting Sponsor

Celebrity Sponsor

Sponsors & Exhibitors

(Sponsors bolded & in blue)

20/20 Exterior Cleaning Services A1 Cabinet Reﬁnishing

THANK YOU

A V Enthusiast A-1 Insulating Company Inc

For another successful BH&R Show!

Action Builders Inc

Volunteers

Buck Barnhill, Southern Exposure Information Craig LaMar, Craig LaMar Real Estate Darnee Samples, Iberia Mortgage David Merta, Profile Builders Dustin Spivey, LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC Emile Jones, Wilson Lumber Company Ginny Terry, Renasant Mortgage Haley Buie, Re/Max Alliance Jackie Motter, All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Jan Jeanneret, Siano Appliance Sales & Service Jim Jones, Classic Closets Joe Sutton, Avadian Credit Union Judy Fudge, Mastando & Artrip LLC Justin Click, Click’s Construction and Restoration LLC Katherine Spencer, Huntsville Hardscapes Kenneth Chandler, Kenneth Chandler Construction Inc Kenneth Maze, Maze Homebuilders Kim Leach, Crye-Leike Realtors Kristin Bowen, Tennessee Valley Fence Laura Nicholas, Better Business Bureau Mark Tenney, DuPont Tyvek distrubuted by Parksite Nancy Hinger, Interlinc Mortgage Ron Fudge, Mastando & Artrip LLC Sam Givhan, Wilmer & Lee PA Scott Cantrell, Bunns & Bennett Heating & Cooling Scott Lang, Park Supply Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance Suzanne Currie, Wilmer & Lee PA Wendy Lee, LeeHouse Homebuilding LLC

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ADS Security AFS Foundation & Waterprooﬁng Specialists Aire Serv of Huntsville Alabama Landscape Curbin Alabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters Examining Board Alabama ReBath Allied Foundation & Crawlspace Solutions AllSouth Appliance Group

Anders Pool & Spa Company

Seminar Speakers

Aon Water Technology

Cameron Starnes, ADS Security

Associated Masonry Products

Corey Lewis, ADS Security

Atnip Design & Supply Center Inc

Denise Woodring, The Design Center at Across the Pond

Awesome Cutt Lawn Care & Landscaping

John Delashaw, Lowe’s of Huntsville

Barns & Mills

Julieann Oxley, National Property Inspections

Bath Fitter

Karen Tillery, Designer - Barnwood Builders

Bippen Electric Inc

Mark Bowe, Host of Barnwood Builders

Bob Wallace Appliance

Tammy Mahaffey, Redstone Federal Credit Union

Budget Blinds

Taylor Plunkett, Lowe’s of Huntsville

Bunn’s and Bennett Heating & Air Conditioning Co

Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond

B&C Irrigation Systems

Better Built Homes of Alabama BLT Inc Home Improvements

Bunn Remodeling & Constuction

Burleson Pool Co Inc

Carriage House Garages

Inline Lighting & Electric Supply

ShelfGenie

Certa Pro Painters

Invisible Fence of Huntsville

Shelton Construction Inc

Champion Home Remodeling & Const Inc

Itz Done Service

Shutters By Design

Champion Windows

Jackson Plumbing Heating & Cooling

Siano Appliance Distributors Inc

Classic Closets LLC

Jerry Brooks Construstion LLC

Skylight Options LLC

Clear Shine Maintenance

Joe East One Hour Heating & Air

Southeast Concrete Solutions

Click’s Construction & Restoration LLC

Johnson Pool & Spa

Southeastern Salvage

Compass Homes LLC

JRW Construction Inc

Southern Bouder LLC

Continental Rooﬁng Company

Kemp’s Flooring A Division of Dalton Wholesale Floors

Southern Reclaimed Salvage Barn

Current Electrical & Generator Services Dale of Alabama

Decorative Concrete DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen

Durante Home Exteriors Durham Services Ecoview Windows Siding & Doors of Birmingham

Kirkland’s Pest Control LLC

Kitchen Craft Kooz International Lake Guntersville Pool & Spa Landers McLarty Jeep Chrysler Dodge Landers McLarty Nissan Lifetime Epoxy Floors

Southern Scape Southern Solar Systems Southern Stone Cabinets

Southern Valley Services LLC Spartan Stones Spray Tech LLC Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Synergy Home Performance

Edward Jones

Lowe’s Home Improvement

EnviroSafe LLC

M A Jackson Co

Five Star Lawn & Landscaping Inc

Metal Rooﬁng HeadQuarters

Flohr Coatings Inc

MetalTek Metal Rooﬁng Supply

Floor Coverings International of Huntsville

Mister Sparky

Floors Inc

Mr Electric of Huntsville

Four Our Sons Inc

Mr Rooter

Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service

TriGreen Equipment

Murphy Homes

Frank Carbin Custom Homes

Tuff Shed

National Bank of Commerce

Two Men And A Truck

Garage Force of Huntsville

Nexus Energy Center

Valley Equipement Rental

Green Builders & Construction

Oak River Design LLC

Valley Pools

Green Earth Services

Olivia’s Cabinet Design

ValleyMLS.com

Greenscape Contractors Sod Farms

Paving Stone of Alabama Inc

H & S Cabinet Shop Inc

PBS Services

Warner Audio & Video

Haleys Flooring & Interiors

Pella Window & Door

Henley Supply Millwork

PermaSeal

Hiller Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical

Phantom Retractable Screens

HIS Landscapes

Redstone Federal Credit Union

HomeLift

MPE Services LLC

Rand’s Blinds Inc

Reeves Aluminum

Hudgens Cabinets

Reﬂections Home Furninshings

Huntsville Utilities

Regions Mortgage

Husqvarna Group

ReNew-it Pressure Cleaning LLC

Imagine Inc Indian Creek Wholesale Nursery

Tate Services

Tennessee Valley Fence Terminix The Design Center at Across the Pond The Grounds Guys Thompson Rooﬁng & Construction LLC Tory Dutton Construction LLC

Wayne’s Environmental Services Welcome Home Construction

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Wilson Lumber Company Window World of Huntsville Wood Floors & More Woody Anderson Ford Yellowhammer Rooﬁng Inc

Rocket City Drywall & Supply Inc Shaffer Security Company LLC

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Governmental Affairs Update Local Elections

2018 is an exciting year in the governmental affairs arena due to election season. All 140 seats in the Alabama State Legislature are on this year’s ballot, along with statewide offices, and many local positions. As mentioned in the last Cornerstone issue, we have already made several endorsements. With this being the last Cornerstone to be sent out prior to the June 5th primary, we want to remind you of the campaign contributions we have made thus far. • Sam Givhan, State Senate, District 7 • Rex Reynolds, State House of Representatives, District 21

• Ritchie Whorton, State House of Representatives, District 22 • Mac McCutcheon, State House of Representatives, District 25 • Andy Whitt, State House of Representatives, District 6 • Anthony Daniels, State House of Representatives, District 53 • Laura Hall, State House of Representatives, District 19 We currently are looking at other races and interviewing viable candidates. Also, several positions on the Huntsville City Council and School Board will be up for election in August. Please be on the lookout for additional announcements regarding candidate endorsements in the future.

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Following Winter Board meetings in Montgomery, representatives from our local Association and HBAA sat down with USPS officials to continue discussions regarding the cluster box mandate the Postal Service is attempting to implement. Right before that meeting took place, Governor Kay Ivey signed a resolution stating opposition to the postal service’s mandate of cluster boxes in new developments. Several points were raised by our group including: • Lack of regulatory authority to mandate the action of developers and builders • No uniformity of policy implementation- only referenced high density areas and no examples of success in rural areas, which much of Alabama is • Little concern for the actual homeowner • Placing the full burden of implementation on developers even though the USPS would reap all the benefit • They admitted that within year one they could recoup enough in savings to implement the cluster box, so the argument was made that they should buy the land from the developer and construct them • Zero public support of cluster boxes At the end of the meeting, HBAA offered a starting point for compromise. That is, we would be willing to discuss potentially implementing cluster boxes in high density developments in certain situations. There are very few cases of that in Alabama and going from A to Z with a blanket policy mandating cluster boxes in all future developments makes little sense. In addition, it was suggested that the USPS should hold town halls across the state to share with citizens what they plan to do. We relayed the message that we are prepared to fight this tooth and nail if they do not compromise with a commonsense approach for our state.

- Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance & Service Thanks to all of you, the Building Home and Remodeling ShowSM, as always, was another huge success - with our celebrity guests, Mark Bowe & Karen Tillery, and the Haley’s For Your Home Inspiration and Idea Home, it was a great Show! Hopefully, you made it by at some point over the weekend to check out the 200+ companies that featured their latest products and services! I’d like to extend a warm thank you to all of our members who participated in the Show by either exhibiting, sponsoring, attending, and/or volunteering! So many of you devoted countless hours to help out; the Association greatly appreciates each of your contributions. Because of you, the quality of this event reamins top notch, something we have all come to anticipate over the last 30 years. I know we say it all the time, but these events would not be possible without members like you!

Sid Pugh Member/Guest Bass Tournament

With the colder days behind us and the sunshine staying out much longer each day, it’s time to plan our first outdoor event and head out on the water. Our first outdoor event will be the Sid Pugh Member/Guest Bass Tournament on April 6, 2018 at Goose Pond Colony. Launch positions will be determined by the order your registration is received, so sign up now! This is always a great event; we hope to see you there.

Upcoming Events

Great food prepared by Across the Pond and an epic battle of giant Jenga make for a fun spring evening. Enjoy a backyard food feast of traditional and international cuisine prepared fresh on ATP smokers, the wood fire oven, charcoal grills and primitive stoves. Come cheer on your favorite team & see which builder takes home the crown!

TUESDAY, MAY 15 ~ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location

After we wrap up the Sid Pugh Bass Tournament, it will soon be time to start planning the Fall Home & Garden Show and the Bret Slaton Nail Driver’s Open Golf Tournament. Be on the lookout in your mailbox and inbox for more information on this. On behalf of the Associate Council, we appreciate your support and look forward to a great Spring and Summer. As a reminder, your Associate Council is here to support YOU by adding value to your membership; we value your ideas and suggestions. Feel free to contact myself or our Staff Liaison, Rachel Weidley, at 256-217-9488.

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