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Cornerstone|The Voice of the Home Building Industry Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association 2804 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Phone: (256) 536-2602
The Cornerstone is published quarterly for the Huntsville/ Madison County Builders Association by Taylored Marketing.
Advertising & subscription rates are available upon request. Call Donna Taylor (931) 438-8384. 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.
2015 Leadership HMCBA Staff Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE lynn@buildersassn.org Administrative Assistant: Loretta Albanese loretta@buildersassn.org Financial Coordinator: Becki Baker becki@buildersassn.org Assistant Financial Coordinator: Ginger Slaton ginger@buildersassn.org Events Coordinator: Theresa Kennedy theresa@buildersassn.org Membership Services Coordinator: Lori Jones-Worcester lori@buildersassn.org Governmental Affairs Liaison: Howell Lee howell@buildersassn.org Pubs/Communications Coordinator: Sherdian Stanford sherdian@buildersassn.org
Executive Committee Senior Officers President: Kenneth Maze 1st Vice President: T. J. Meers 2nd Vice President: Sherry Childs Secretary: Scott Lang Treasurer: Byrne Turner Barrister: Gig Robinson Immediate Past President: Mark Rovere
Executive Committee Other Positions Associate Council Chair: Trevor Cole Foundation President: John Allen Governmental Affairs Co-Chairs: Mark Rovere & Sam Givhan Membership Chair: Russ Wilson Remodelors Council Chair: T. J. Meers Sales & Marketing Council Co-Chairs: Rhonda Pugh & Julie Davis Executive Director: Lynn Kilgore, CAE, BIAE
Board of Directors Buck Barnhill Craig Campbell Keith Carlisle Kenneth Chandler (Senior Life Director) John Dollison (Senior Life Director) Larry Durham (State Director) Tory Dutton Tony Feria John Gann (Senior Life Director) Verrick Green Mark Harris (Alt National & State Director) Al Juarez Roy Johnson (Alt National Director) Jim Jones (Associate National Life Director) Jimmy Jones (State Director) Wendy Lee Kathy Mann (HAAR Rep) Kenneth Maze (State & Alt National Director) T.J. Meers (State Director) Michael McDaniel David Merta (Alt National Director) Charles Murphy Brant Neely (National Director) Jim Neighbors (National Director) Hunter Pearson Tom Pendleton Estelle Phillips Keith Pinkerton Bryan Pogue Sid Pugh Tim Reeves (National Life & State Director) Mark Rovere (Alt National Director) Chad Rundlett Kim Russell-Wright Gene Satterfield Bret Slaton (National Director)
Todd Slyman (National Life Director) Steve Steele (National Life Director) Morgan Stephens Joe Sutton Jason Terry Byrne Turner Steve West (Life & State Director) Russ Wilson
Local Life Directors John Allen Max Barnett Karl Batchelor Corrinne Bennett Wayne Bonner Jerry Brooks Kenneth Chandler Brett Crain Bobby DeNeefe John Dollison Jeff Enfinger John Gann Harry Garber Sam Givhan Mark Harris Roy Johnson Jim Jones Jimmy Jones Ken McDaniel Brant Neely Jim Neighbors Kim Niemeier Mike Nivens Barry Phillips Rhonda Pugh Tim Reeves Gig Robinson Todd Slyman Steve Steele Steve Stricklin Dick Strobel Ginny Terry Janet Watson Steve West
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June Scholarship Presentations The Huntsville/Madison County Builders Foundation has traditionally awarded scholarships to students who are pursuing a career in building related fields. Since 1999, the members of the Association have participated in the Crawfish Boils, Shrimp Festivals and Chili Cook-Offs. Due to the participation and donations to the scholarship funds, the Foundation has been able to award $172,517 in scholarships over the years.
At the June General Membership Dinner, the Foundation presented scholarships to 8 students in the amount of $9,750. Below is a list of the students, their field of study and the college or university they will be attending. Nathan Anderton – Welding Technology Calhoun Community College Rachel Guthrie – Civil Engineering Auburn University Jackson Harmening – Building Science Auburn University
Brandon Walker – Civil Engineering Auburn University The Burl & Betty Chandler Scholarship Award was presented to Melvyn Hayley, who is studying welding at J F Drake State Community & Technical College. After the presentations, City of Madison Mayor Troy Trulock gave an informative overview of the economic development taking place in the City of Madison and plans for its future growth.
Melvyn Hayley – Welding J.F. Drake Technical College Matthew Herrell – Surveying & Geometrics Troy University Gina Hopp – HVAC Associate Degree J.F. Drake Technical College Scholarship Recipients - L to R: Nathan Anderton, Rachel Guthrie, Gina Hopp
Mitchell Smith – Building Science Auburn University
Housing Hall of Fame Induction 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 in the charter area of the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association.
The Award is given to outstanding individuals in three (3) areas:
At the June General Membership Dinner, John Allen of Southern Construction & Design Inc. was inducted into the Housing Hall of Fame. Pictured on the left is John Allen receiving the Hall of Fame Obelisk from 2013 Honoree Roy Johnson of Classic Homes Inc. Please congratulate John the next time you see him for his hard work and dedication to the Building Industry.
~ Building Industry - Any member of the H/MCBA. ~ Governmental Area - Elected or appointed officials who have made significant contributions to the building industry in Alabama. ~ Support to the Building Industry Includes researchers, educators,
trade association staff, who were/are involved in the building industry.
Since its creation in1988, 73 distinguished people have received this prestigious honor.
Spring Tour of HomesSM Thank You Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsor Redstone Federal Credit Union Presenting Sponsor The Huntsville Times/AL.com
Participating Sponsors Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson, PC Home Choice Windows & Doors LP Building Products Southern Comfort HVAC Services LLC Wilson Lumber Company 8
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Thank You Builders!
B T Neely Construction Inc Celebration Homes LLC Cornerstone Communities LLC Covington & Co Inc Day Development DR Horton Generation Homes J R Butler Inc/Butler Builders Jeff Benton Homes Jimmy Bryan Homes John G Gann & Company Ken McDaniel Homes Inc
Legacy Homes of Alabama Inc Mark E Harris Homes LLC Matrix Builders Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Murphy Homes Inc New Castle Homes LLC Quality Development & Construction LLC Signature Homes Stoneridge Homes Inc Traditions Home Building LLC VTS Homes Inc Woodland Homes
Kenneth Maze, President
Summer 2015 is definitely here and another Cornerstone edition released - this is a great magazine to keep you ”in the know”. At our June Membership Social, there were eight scholarships presented totaling $9,750 to students seeking education in the building industry. Thank you members and businesses that help make this event part of what your association is about, promoting the building industry and improving the quality of life while giving back to our community. Our April Membership Social was sponsored by Current Electrical & Generator Services and May’s Social was on location at Toccoa Erosion Control. What a great opportunity to have members at your place of business!
President’s Message
Congratulations John Allen of Southern Construction & Design Inc. on your recent induction into the Housing Hall Of Fame; you are a true asset to this association. You have done so much for the industry and community you live and work in! May was National Home Remodeling Month proclaimed by Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle. While TJ Meers and Howell Lee were meeting with the mayor, TJ asked about a PSA (public service announcement) on “Ask To See The Card” before consumers sign a contract to build or remodel their home. The card, of course, is a small wallet size copy of the Certificate of License issued annually by the Alabama Licensure Board. Mayor Battle welcomed the idea and a video was recorded! Watch for it soon on one of the local stations. The HBAA Summer Meeting will be July 16-18 at Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. This year’s education lineup includes “Marketing to the Next Generation: Millennials” and HGTV experts will be showing their annual design trends report. From numerous committee meetings, a Friday night Dinner/Dance, Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, culminating with a great fireworks show Saturday
evening, I certainly hope you have made plans to attend!
Booths are on sale for the Fall Home & Garden Show which will be held on August 29 & 30 at the VBC South Hall. This is an excellent opportunity for you to exhibit your product or service to the general public. Whether you are a builder/remodeler, supplier, or subcontractor, do not miss this great marketing opportunity. Contact Theresa Kennedy, Event Coordinator, at theresa@buildersassn.org or go on-line to Fall Home and Garden Show.com and click on the exhibitors tab in the center of the page to find out information. The 2015 Showcase Home is well under way. Located in Old Cove Place in McMullen Cove, Construction Manager Mark Harris is making fast progress on building this 3,600square foot home. It will be revealed during the Parade of Homes™ (Oct.1012 & 17-18). Don’t miss the Showcase Home Premier Party on October 8th, being hosted by Jeff Enfinger, Enfinger Steele Development, who is the developer of McMullen Cove! Special thanks to all of our members who are participating in the construction of the home. Remember the Chandler Family Nail Drivers Open Golf Tournament being held for the 2nd year at Gunter’s Landing in Guntersville, September 17th. Sponsorships and team registration are available online at www.buildersassn.org. Special congratulations to Tim Ryberg, Bret Slaton, Bryan Askew, and Max Barnett for winning the State Foundation Golf Tournament for the 5th consecutive year! I believe the trophy has found a place to call home! Let’s not forget what makes HMCBA such a strong voice: our members, our committees, and staff looking out for our way of making a living. Membership is the fuel powering it all. It takes members like you to help others see the overall vision of this complex industry. Be proud you are part of the HMCBA and encourage others to join. Above all else, do business with a member!
Kenneth Maze 2015 HMCBA President
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New Member Sponsors
THANK YOU!
Thanks to our members that sponsored new members in March - May 2015:
Kenneth Maze, Maze Home Builders LLC, sponsored SIX new members.
Mark Harris, Mark Harris Homes, sponsored FOUR new members. Kim Wright, Stoneridge Homes, Mark Rovere, Action
Builders, Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency, and Tom Pendleton, Tom Pendleton, sponsored THREE new members.
Craig Campbell, Four our Sons Inc, and Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company, and Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom
Homes, sponsored TWO new members.
The members listed below sponsored ONE new member: Angie Wilson, Legacy Homes of Alabama Inc B J King, River Tree Insurance Services Inc Bret Slaton, Slaton Custom
Homes Brian Allen, BLT Inc Carter Haley, Carpet Systems dba Haleys Flooring & Interiors Darryl Cox, Cox Custom Builders David George, American Bank of Huntsville Gig Robinson, Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson, PC John Freisen, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates Julie Davis, Reliance Bank Larry D Durham, Durham Service Co Inc Sheila Marr, Southern Valley Services LLC Sid Pugh, Re/Max Alliance Sonja Enfinger, Enfinger Steele Development Inc T J Meers, Meers Construction Wayne Reis, Monster Concrete
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enthusiasticly embraced the idea. The PSA features the Mayor, and Remodelers Council members Steve Steele, Mark Rovere and myself. The PSA will be distributed to all 4 local TV stations and the cable stations, so look for the “Ask To See the Card” PSA on your favorite station.
- T J Meers, Meers Construction
May was National Home Remodeling Month Remodeling is still outpacing new construction in our market. In 2014 remodeling permits $50,000 and above totaled approximately $148 million in Huntsville alone, while new construction was approximately $101 million. Therefore, again this year, City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle proclaimed May as National Home Remodeling Month.
“Ask To See the Card” Initiative
The Remodelers Council continues to diligently work to create a level playing field for its members. In an effort to reach that goal, Howell Lee (GA Liaison) and myself met with Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle to explain the need for a new Public Service Announcement on “Ask To See the Card,” designed after a similar PSA produced by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board following the 2011 tornadoes in North Alabama. The Mayor
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mayor Tommy Battle for taking the time to tape the spot and for the great support by the City of Huntsville. I also want to thank the Mayor’s Communications Director Kelly Schrimsher and Videographer Blake Hudson. Also, we could not have accomplished this undertaking without the help of Chip Carden, Director of the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board! A big thank you to everyone involved in this production!
“A New Leash on Life”
The Remodelers Council sold tickets for $1.00 each and raised $262.00 for A New Leash on Life during the Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM in March. Valarie MacMurdy, Board Member with A New Leash on Life, is shown with T J Meers, Remodelers Council Chair, receiving the donation from the Remodelers Council. We are always striving to need the needs of our members. If you have a topic of interest that would be informative to the remodelers council members, please let me or our staff liaison Howell Lee know. We’ll try to schedule a lunch and learn or seminar to educate our members.
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1967 Averbuch Enterprises
Member Since 1968 John G Gann & Company Member Since 1973 Bill Poole Realty Member Since 1975 Wilson Garage Door Company of Huntsville Member Since 1976 Atnip Design & Supply Center Inc Stricklin Custom Homes Inc Member Since 1978 Covington & Co Inc Member Since 1982 Warren Averett, LLC Member Since 1983 Kenneth Chandler Construction Inc Park Supply Co Inc Service Steel Inc Member Since 1984 James Carpets of Huntsville Ken McDaniel Homes Inc Member Since 1985 Alabama Drywall Supply Chubbys Plumbing Co Inc Huntsville Tractor & Equipment Knight Electric Inc Murphy Homes Inc Rocket City Drywall & Supply Shannon Brothers Tile Inc Shattuck Painting Member Since 1986 New Hope Telephone Co Op Member Since 1987 Huntsville American Cabinets Inc J Smith Lanier & Company Thompson Drywall Member Since 1988 Inline Lighting and Electrical R F Vandiver Construction Co Inc Member Since 1989 C D Plumbing Inc Cameron Masonry Carpet Systems dba Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Cook’s Pest Control Rise Real Estate Robert Martignoni Member Since 1990 Closet Orderly Inc 8
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David W Jones Construction Evergreen Landscape/Sprinklers Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates Huntsville Glass Company Jerry Brooks Construction LLC Kemps Flooring Inc Member Since 1991 Southern Pride Custom Cabinets Member Since 1992 Cell-Pak Services Garber Construction Co Inc JEM Electric Inc VTS Homes Inc Westmark Construction Inc Member Since 1993 Artistic Marble & Tile Co Ben Brannum Construction Sneed Electric Member Since 1994 Mullins Backhoe Service Member Since 1996 Hazel Green Building Supply Inc James Hill Acoustical Inc Joe Webster Tree Care Southern Exposure Information Inc Member Since 1997 Enfinger Steele Development Inc Kenneth Love Construction Member Since 1998 Custom Built Cabinets & More Inc Jennifer Jones, American Bank of Huntsville Longmire Construction Co Inc Old Towne Homebuilders Wolfe Jones Wolfe Hancock Daniel & South LLC Member Since 1999 Barbara Knox, Re/Max Alliance DR Horton Greenacres Inc Habitat For Humanity Pinkertons Electrical Service Inc dba Mr Electric Member Since 2000 Carpet One Floor & Home Four Our Sons Inc L & L Acoustical & Drywall Inc Profile Builders Inc Member Since 2001 Capitol Materials of Alabama Cox Interior Inc Ronnie Looser, ERA Ben Porter Real Estate
Member Since 2002 Blues Brothers Construction Commercial Landscape Services Inc Indian Creek Wholesale Nursery Quality Development & Construction LLC Southern Construction & Design Inc Member Since 2003 Bart Darwin Builder Inc Cherokee Electric Cornerstone Tile LLC King Homes & Land Inc Lopez Masonry Marathon Painting LLC Renasant Bank Wayne’s Environmental Services Wilmer & Lee PA Wolde Flooring Woody Anderson Ford Member Since 2004 Fowler Auction & Real Estate Service Inc Kommerling USA Inc Lewis & Son Roofing Company Inc Paytons Flooring Member Since 2005 All-Star Enterprises Antiquity Drywall Inc CBC Concrete First Federal Mortgage Flooring Solutions J & R Enterprises LLC J T Smith Contracting & Natural Products JCB Contracting Jeff Roberts, McCrary Supply Corp Jerry Mashburn Metro Commercial Contracting LLC Mike Morris, ABC Supply Co Inc ProFinish Painting Rand’s Blinds Inc Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance Ward Electric Member Since 2006 Atelier Homes Inc Ceramic Harmony Int Inc Chad Ayres, Wilmer & Lee PA E Tech Construction LLC Home Masters LLC Louden Electrical Services Matrix Builders Mike Wisner, Wilmer & Lee PA Pikes Installation Member Since 2007 4Site Inc A-1 Electric Company Inc
All Star Plumbers Inc Barry’s Blind Factory Morgan City Carpets LLC New Idea Home Improvements ReNew-it Pressure Cleaning LLC Rox Plus Style N Stone Inc Woody’s Gates & Operators Member Since 2008 Brooks Nursery Contractors Choice Roll Off Service Inc Danny Vines Concrete Pumping Service Halcon Inc LM Concrete Madison Materials Inc Pat Sanders, Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates Perez Drywall Phillips Concrete Pools Plus Reeves Painting Valley Stone Whitaker Contracting Corp Member Since 2009 Bunn Remodeling & Construction Ferguson Service Co Hoover General Contractors LLC Kimberly Ann’s Flooring LLC Matthews Stone and Supply LLC Neri Drywall Olans Heating and Air Conditioning Inc Relifords Masonry Ryan Contracting LLC Stoneridge Homes Inc Turner Interior Warner Audio & Video Member Since 2010 Alabama Fireplace and Construction Specialties Bestway Construction Group LLC Bobby DeNeefe, Reliance Bank Cooper Building and Roofing Company LLC Frankie Newby, PBS Services Inc G T Johnson Construction Inc dba Johnson Pools & Spas Innovative Accents Isbell Ready Mix MLC Framing LLC Monster Concrete National School of Real Estate Old Gin Carpets Paving Stone of Alabama Inc Rahmati Law Firm Reliance Bank River Tree Insurance Services Inc ShelfGenie Skylight Options LLC
Tom Pendleton Wood Movers Inc Member Since 2011 Bahm Construction LLC BB & T Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Chavez Framing H C Blake Co Invisible Fence of Huntsville J & W Insulation Madison Lumber Inc National Bank of Commerce R & E Painting Co Starks Construction Member Since 2012 Arredondo Painting Bailey & McLane Electrical Big Spring Environmental LLC BLP Mobile Paints Don Thomas Construction E L Bracken Masonry Floorbrax Fred Carr, Westmark Construction Inc Freedom Enterprises LLC Hogan’s Mechanical Services LLC Jambr General Contractors Inc Jess Morris Painting Ken McDaniel, Ken McDaniel Homes Inc
Nixon Cabinet Co Inc Paulus Title LLC Perfect Touch Drywall & Painting LLC Romans Construction Inc Second Creek LLC TNB Concrete & Construction Town Granite Member Since 2013 America’s Home Place Bonsai LLC Carlisle Builders D H Masonry LLC Generation Homes Hyde Homes LLC Jesus Castillo Carpentry Live Oak Landscape Services LLC M A Jackson Co Meers Construction Metal Tek Metal Roofing Supply Progreso Construction LLC PuroClean Property Restoration Scott Locke Construction Southern Community Bank Thompson Roofing & Construction LLC Tournes Associates LLC
Member Since 2014 A G D Insurance LLC Access Control Security & Lighting LLC Andrea Jones, Reliance Bank Andy Whitt, First National Bank Ben Brocato, Jeff Benton Homes Betsy Jarrett, Crye-Leike Realtors Cade Garrison, City Lumber Co CHP Services LLC Clark Painting Cody Hyde, Installed Building Products of Huntsville Consolidated Wiring LLC Drake Construction Fidelity Bank First Impressions Printing First National Bank J & D Painting & Drywall Jessica Bingham, Re/Max Alliance Jodi Cahue, Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc John Johnson, Jeff Benton Homes Joseph Southers, Reliance Bank Kitchen Craft L P Professional Painting Larry Richardson, Home Lift Inc Legacy Outdoor Services Inc Michael Nivens, Stricklin Custom Homes
Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc New South Homes LLC PPG Industries Randy Moore, Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending RLL Roofing & Vinyl Siding Scott Lang, Park Supply Co Inc Superior Roofing LLC Ted Miller, Siano Appliance Sales & Service Thomas Construction Tony Zeman, Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Twickenham Trim Van Wales, Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Verizon Wireless Watson Land Management Xtreme Gutters
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New Members Welcome our new members that joined between March - May 2015. ABSI Development Inc Atte Indraputra (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 325-1890
Creekside Roofing & Construction Lee Jackson (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 975-0770
Herrera Construction Victor Herrera (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 318-6946
Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Jacob Clark (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 489-4831
Active Adult Properties Inc Angela Mokhtari (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 653-6593
Crimson Glass LLC Parrish Potter (Associate) Glass Contractor (256) 653-2295
imortgage Chad Anderson (Associate) Mortgage Banker (256) 509-8200
Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Michael Cramblit (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 489-4831
Alabama Brick Jimmy Jones (Associate) Brick/Stone Supplier/Manufacturer (256) 739-7004
Crossroads Building Supply Inc Calan Roark (Associate) Building Materials (256) 430-3156
Jeff Copeland Builders Inc Jeff Copeland (Associate) Framing Contractor (256) 759-6936
Mungo Homes of Alabama Inc Will Elrod (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 489-4831
American Bank of Huntsville Michelle Goddard (Affiliate) Banks (256) 428-1173
Custom Cabinets & Countertops Kevin Kirkland (Associate) Cabinets/Millwork (256) 536-9431
Jerry’s Flooring Company LLC Jerry Miller (Associate) Flooring (256) 468-5332
Natural Stone Concepts Deanna Campbell (Associate) Countertops (256) 864-8050
American Wallzone Supply Caleb Canoles (Associate) Vinyl Siding Distributor (256) 852-9780
Custom Living Home Designs, LLC Leann Prince (Associate) Home Design (256) 783-1472
JICA INC Jinnie Adams (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 859-9742
Re/Max Alliance Lynnette Hartley (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 509-2382
Anchor Electrical Services LLC Rob Clark (Associate) Electrical Contractor (256) 298-0671
Debra Keeth Debra Keeth (Associate) Windows/Doors (205) 363-2002
Keller Williams Realty Jill Heffernan (Affiliate) Real Estate (256) 716-5455
Ricos Plastering Matthew Rico (Associate) Plastering/Stucco (256) 658-3848
Bentley Group Inc Jon Moore (Associate) Automobiles/Auto Service (256) 536-2475
DSLD Homes Gulf Coast Nate Matthews (Builder) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 797-0539
Kemp & Gorrie Contracting Gregory Kemp (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 520-6037
BLT Inc Suzette Allen (Affiliate) Sun Rooms/Screen Rooms/ Awnings/Patios (256) 534-1993
Enfinger Steele Development Inc Gary Gray (Affiliate) Land Developer (256) 651-7825
Legacy Homes of Alabama Inc Becky Fentress (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 319-0577
RRR and B LLC Ray Bellenfant (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 509-6580
Eva Bank Phillip Crumbley (Associate) Banks (256) 737-1412
Love Eagle Insulation Inc Phillip Love (Associate) Insulation Contractors (256) 755-1556
Eva Bank Leonard Leach (Affiliate) Banks (256) 274-8677
LP Building Products Amber Hitch (Associate) Building Materials (615) 712-4463
Eva Bank Kerry Renaud (Affiliate) Banks (256) 541-5071
Mann Interiors Luanne Mann (Associate) Interior Designer (256) 990-7378
Eva Bank Bill Webb (Affiliate) Banks (256) 274-8674
Mark E Harris Homes LLC Rodney Brown (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 851-7999
Genauigkeitfabrik Inc Joe Reyer Jr (Associate) Trim/Stair Contractor (256) 874-6431
Mark E Harris Homes LLC Rachael Mann (Affiliate) Builder-Single Family-Spec/Tract (256) 851-7999
Green Earth Services Scott Youmans (Associate) Insulation Contractors (770) 294-2013
Mozaic Audio Video Integration Michael Johnson (Associate) Audio/Video Systems (256) 975-3832
Campbell Siding Cory Campbell (Associate) Vinyl/Siding Installation (256) 828-0931 Coleman Land Design & Development Thomas Coleman (Associate) Site Preparation (256) 542-1029 Cothren Quality Trim Richie Cothren (Associate) Carpentry (256) 652-4276 Cox Custom Builders Darryl Cox (Builder) Remodeling - Consultant (256) 302-0939 Creative Scapes LLC Richard Maranville (Associate) Construction (256) 975-4971
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Rural Americana LLC William Bryant (Associate) Tile Contractor (352) 504-7290 Shannon & Sons Tile Inc Ricky Shannon (Associate) Ceramic Tile (256) 656-7102 Southern Valley Services LLC Tommy Marr (Affiliate) Green/Energy Technologies (256) 777-8172 Stoneridge Homes Inc Deborah Dickson (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 348-4371 Stoneridge Homes Inc Stacey Kuhnkey (Affiliate) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 679-5155 Sullivan Tile Perry Sullivan (Associate) Ceramic Tile (256) 244-1480
- Rhonda Pugh, Pugh Group - New Homes Division
- Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company
- Julie Davis, Reliance Bank
Recruiting & Retention
With a total of 96 new members already, our year of recruiting and retention is off to an outstanding start! To continue striving towards our membership goal, we are asking for YOUR HELP! We especially need each of you to keep encouraging your employees to join HMCBA as Affiliate members. To encourage more involvement and participation within the Association, the Affiliate membership fee is only $35.00. Affiliate members receive all mailings from the HMCBA staff, keeping them connected with their industry colleagues. For less than $3 a month, your employees really can’t afford to miss out on this opportunity!
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Membership Benefits
As a HMCBA member, are you aware of the many benefits you receive through your 3-in-1 membership? Remember - when you joined your local Association, you were automatically enrolled as a member of HBAA (Home Builders Association of Alabama) and NAHB (National Association of Home Builders). Did you know that you are eligible to receive member mailing lists and address labels through HMCBA?
“Creating Customer Loyalty”
You will not want to miss the next Sales and Marketing Council event! On August 10th, we will be hosting our next Lunch and Learn titled “Creating Customer Loyalty” and the speaker will be Trevor Cole of The Design Center at Across the Pond. This topic is incredibly important to all businesses, so make certain you reserve your seat now! Lunch will be provided as will an opportunity to network & win fabulous door prizes!
Upcoming Events
Save the Date! October 19th will be our next event and the topic will be announced soon! Go ahead and mark your calendar now! If you’re interested
2015 Amazing Race
I’d like to take a moment to recognize HMCBA member, Mark Rovere of Action Builders. As part of the first quarter of our 2015 Amazing Race promotion, Mark was entered into a drawing for a Mexican-themed gift basket. Thanks to the recruiting efforts of Mark during the months of January, February, and March, he walked away the lucky winner of $300 worth of Mexican goodies. Congratulations, Mark, and thank you for your recruiting efforts! As part of the 2015 second quarter, we are giving away a Japanese-themed gift basket, stocked full of gift cards, a sushi set, a wok, and much more. In order to be eligible for this, during the months of April, May, and June, you simply needed to recruit (1) new Builder, (2) new Associate members OR attend all (3) retention callings during the second quarter. For each new member you recruited, you’ll receive (1) entry into the drawing.
Join the Sales in joining the council or attending either and Marketing of these events, please contact Theresa Council Today! Kennedy at theresa@buildersassn.org or
256.536.2602. We would love to have you!
HUNTSVILLE TEAM FIVEPEATS WITH FOUNDATION CLASSIC WIN
For the fifth year in a row, the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association’s team captured the Foundation Cup in the Alabama Home Builders Foundation Golf Classic. The Foundation’s 21st annual tournament was held on May 7 at the Robert Trent JonesCambrian Ridge course in Greenville. Bryan Askew, Max Barnett, Tim Ryberg and Bret Slaton comprised the winning team, which finished with a score of 54. Also, Tim Ryberg won Longest Drive on the Sherling course and Bryan Askew won Closest to Pin on the Canyon course.
Retention Calling
Speaking of Retention Calling. Have you joined us this year? At the end of the year, we will be giving away $500 cash to one lucky participant. To be eligible to win, you need to attend a retention calling event, and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing. For each time you attend, you received 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!
Tim Ryberg, Max Barnett, Gary Cooper, 2015 HBAA PACP (Past Associate Committee Presidents) Chair, Bret Slaton, Bryan Askew
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West Family Bass Tournament
On May 15, forty five boats arrived bright and early at Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville for the Huntsville Madison County Builders Association’s West Family Bass Tournament. The ninety fishermen enjoyed breakfast, a full day of fishing, lunch, and an awards ceremony where tons of door prizes were given away – from gift cards to a roofing coil nailer to coolers, the participants won a wide variety of items. Wayne Reis of Monster Concrete was the proud new owner of the grand giveaway, a Traeger BBQ07E.02 Pro Series grill (valued at $799), donated by HMCBA member, Bob Wallace Appliance. With a total weight of 31.32 pounds, Brian Jones and Kenneth Kay, sponsored by Chip
Powers Construction, walked away a little richer than they came, claiming $1,000.00 and the title of “First Place”! Below are the 2nd – 5th winners: 2nd Place: James Smith and Blake Gray, 27.14 pounds 3rd Place: Rodney O’Barr and Johnny Patterson, 26.80 pounds 4th Place: Harry Garber and Kevin McMahon, 26.20 pounds 5th Place: Johnny Rice and Marty Pritchett, 22.84 pounds Congratulations; it was a great day on the water! HMCBA would like to thank the many volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure
Sponsors & Door Prize Donors
Alabama Drywall Supply Allstar Plumbers Bob Wallace Appliance Boral Building Products City Lumber Company Classic Closets Cornerstone Communities Durham Service Company Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Henley Supply Millwork Joe Sutton, Regions Bank Joe Webster Tree Care Keith Wray Trimworks Monster Concrete
National Bank of Commerce Pugh Group – New Home Division Regions Mortgage ReMax Alliance - Pugh Group Richards Lighting Robert Childs LLC Sherry Childs, Huntsville Lumber Company Southern Exposure Information Services Southern Pride Roofing and Construction The Design Center at Across the Pond Tate Services Troy Schoenfelder, Invisible Fence Wilson Lumber Window World of Huntsville
Lori & Will Jones, HMCBA Staff, on the birth of their son, Macon Parker Jones.
Sabrina & Al Juarez, New Life Homes, and their family on the loss of her father, Ron Stone.
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that the tournament went off without a hitch, the sponsors and participants, the door prize donors, and the Bait, Tackle & Grill at Goose Pond.
1st Place $1000 Grand Prize Winners Brian Jones and Kenneth Kay, sponsored by Chip Powers Construction
Volunteers
Randy Fannin, Weigh Master Bryan Mayer, First Impressions Printing Chris Kennedy, Bonsai LLC Chuck Martin, The Stonecutter’s Guild Hank Campbell, Huntsville Hardscapes Mike Coons, Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Scott Cantrell, Henley Supply Millwork Scott Lang, Park Supply Sherry Childs, Huntsville Lumber Company Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond Troy Schoenfelder, Invisible Fence of Huntsville Wayne Reis, Monster Concrete
Sherry Childs Edith Johnson, Classic Homes Inc Chester West, Lands West Inc
Doug Tate, Tate Services, on his 70th Birthday
- Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond
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West Family Member/Guest Bass Tournament
On May 15, forty five boats showed up bright and early at Goose Pond Colony on Lake Guntersville for the 2015 West Family Bass Tournament. The ninety fisherman enjoyed a hearty breakfast, a full day of fishing, lunch, and an awards ceremony where tons of door prizes were given away – from gift cards to a roofing coil nailer to coolers, the participants did not leave empty handed. Wayne Reis of Monster Concrete walked away the proud new owner of the grand giveaway, a Traeger BBQ07E.02 Pro Series grill (valued at $799), donated by HMCBA member, Bob Wallace Appliance. Thank you, Bob Wallace Appliance! First Place Grand Prize Winners of $1000 went to Brian Jones and Kenneth Kay, sponsored by Chip Powers Construction, with a 31.32 lb catch. The Big Bass was 7.42 lbs and was caught by the Second Place Winners Blake Gray and James Smith in the Renasant Bank sponsored boat. Look at the story on the facing page for more details.
Upcoming Events
Switching gears, it’s time to get back into Show mode and begin planning the Fall Home and Garden Show. This Show will be held at the Von Braun Center on August 29 and 30. As always, in order to ensure this will be another successful Show, we’ll need as many helping hands as possible. If you are interested in volunteering, please be sure to contact Membership Services Coordinator, Lori Worcester, at (256) 536-2602. There are plenty of tasks to go around! Remember, this is also an outstanding networking opportunity for you to represent your company.
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With the weather changing and the days seemingly lasting a little longer each day, it’s time to begin preparations for the Chandler Family Golf Tournament, which will be held on September 17 at Gunter’s Landing. Last year, the 27 teams had a wonderful day of weather; we’re hoping for the same this year.
Have a Great Summer!
On behalf of the Associate Council, we appreciate your support and look forward to a great summer. See you at the Fall Home and Garden Show and the Chandler Family Golf Tournament!
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Regulatory Affairs Update Legislation That Passed During The 2015 Session
The Home Builders Association of Alabama (HBAA), with the support of local association leadership across the state, had a very successful legislative session in Montgomery. Bills that were stewarded through the legislative process by HBAA include the following: -HOA (Home Owners Association) bill passed and was signed by the Governor on June 2, 2015; -HVAC legislative bill; and -Plumbers legislative bill. Look on page 22 for a brief synopsis of each bill. Freshman Representative Richie Whorton, a longtime HMCBA member, helped guide the HBAA bills through the House and by all accounts, distinguished himself as an outstanding member of the freshman class of 2015. Thanks to all our local members who provides their expertise to local and state staff during the legislative session.
2016 Is an Election Year
Next year is an election year for a few state court races but is primarily Presidential and local county/city election year. HMCBA must “reload” its ABPAC funds for 2016 to continue its outstanding record of endorsing winners. Selecting to support the right candidate is a difficult and sometime gut wrenching process.
The Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC), interview committee and Board of Directors do an amazing job of vetting candidates. They have the highest percentage for selecting winners of any trade association in the area and that doesn’t happen by chance. The 2016 tentative election schedule is beginning to fall into place. Primary elections for President and state/county races will be held on March 1, 2016. Party qualifying will begin this fall and the HMCBA interview committee will begin interviewing candidates to recommend to the full Board in November with a goal of recommending a final slate of candidates to the Board at their January 2016 meeting. Funding for the endorsed candidates will be distributed before the end of January. City elections will be held on August 23, 2016 and candidate interviews will begin in the June 2016 timeframe. General election for President, state and county offices will be on November 8, 2016. If you are not currently participating in the Dues Check-Off program for your ABPAC contribution, please do so. Currently over 80% of our members participate in this program. By contributing to ABPAC events and asking your employees, family and friends to vote for our slate of candidates, HMCBA will continue to enjoy success at the ballot box in 2016.
Mark Harris of Mark Harris Homes Inc is Proud to Introduce the
Construction Board of Appeals
The City of Madison has revitalized their Construction Board of Appeals and is conducting their organizational meeting on June 17th. HMCBA was successful in filling five of the seven slots on the Board with HMCBA members. The Madison City Council appointed John Allen, TJ Meers, Charlie Murphy, Jim Wright and Verrick Green to the Board. HMCBA appreciates the confidence shown by the City Council in their appointments and the commitment of these members to serve.
We are all in this together
Governmental Affairs and Regulatory Affairs are of major importance to the HMCBA. The support of the membership is vital to our success in stopping unwarranted new regulations, anti-growth measures and costly fees to our members. Association members are key players in our efforts to achieve the goals set by our Board of Directors. Active Association members realize that funds saved from over burdensome regulations and fees can be used by Builder members to include more features and perks to their homes, which in turn, generate more revenue for our Associate member firms and make homes easier to sell by our Realtor members! We are all in this together and as the old saying goes; “A rising tide raise all boats.” Success in electing candidates endorsed by the HMCBA insures that “we always have your back!”
NAHB Benefit in Action
2015 Showcase Home
“The Edwards 9 William Way Place SE, Gurley Located in Old Cove Place in McMullen Cove subdivision in the Hampton Cove/Big Cove area, the 2015 Showcase Homes is under construction and progressing nicely. It will be open to the public during the HMCBA Parade of Homes™ on October 10-12 & 17-18 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. If you are interested in assisting in this exciting project, feel free to contact Mark Harris at (256) 851-7999. 8
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Join small businesses across the U.S. that are saving on their fuel costs each Members will earn year with Associated $0.015 for EVERY Petroleum Products, gallon purchased! Inc. using the Fuel Card! • No setup or monthly fees! • Accepted at more than • No gallon limits on rebates, 90% of all retail station & every gallon counts! commercial fueling sites in the • Driver ID & Odometer U.S. required for security • Track & monitor fuel • Online purchase controls & expenses by vehicle & driver alerts to help prevent • Consolidate all your fuel unauthorized purchases expenses with one report, • No member too big or too no more receipts! small to participate • Access your account anywhere, any time with a detailed online account management tool To enroll and learn more about this member program, visit associatedpetroleum.com/nahb OR Call 1-800-929-5243, Option 6 & mention NAHB
Calendar
To check the status of any event or meeting, go to the Association’s website: www.buildersassn.org and click on the Event Calendar. You will find a current listing of all Association events. If you have any questions, contact Loretta Albanese (loretta@buildersassn.org) at (256) 536-2602. She will be glad to help.
General Membership Meetings Events
July There is no General Membership Social in July Jul 3 Office Closed in observance of July 4th Jul 9 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Jul 13 Associate Council, Noon Jul 16-18 HBAA Summer Meeting, Sandestin, FL Jul 23 Exhibitors Meeting, 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM Jul 28 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Jul 28 Membership Cmte, Noon Jul 29 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Jul 29 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
Aug 3 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 10 Aug 13 Aug 19
Membership Committee Meetings Orientation Sales & Marketing Council Meetings Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings Associate Council Meetings
August Associate Council, Noon New Member Orientation, Noon Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Sales & Marketing Council Lunch & Learn, Topic: Creating Customer Loyalty, 11:30 AM General Membership Social - Sponsored by AllSouth Appliance Group Inc, 5:00 PM Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM
Aug 19 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Aug 25-28 Fall Home & Garden Show Move-In Aug 29-30 Fall Home & Garden Show - Open to the Public Aug 30 Fall Home & Garden Show Move-Out
Green Build Council Meetings Remodelors Council Meetings
September Sep 7 Labor Day (Office Closed) Sep 10 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Sep 10 General Membership Social - Associate Appreciation Month, 5:00 PM Sep 17 Chandler Family Nail Drivers Open,Gunter’s Landing Golf Course, Guntersville, AL, 1:00 PM Shotgun Start Sep 26-28 NAHB Fall Board Meeting, Dallas, TX Sep 29 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Sep 29 Membership Cmte, Noon Sep 30 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Sep 30 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM
October Oct 1 Oct 5 Oct 8 Oct 10-12 Oct 28 Oct 28 Oct 29
Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Associate Council, Noon Premier Party, Showcase Home, 5:00 PM Parade of Homes, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM
Calling All Exhibitors: August 29-30
Sponsorships and booth sales are open to all members for the Fall Home & Garden Show. Contact Theresa Kennedy, events coordinator, at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@buildersassn.org for more info. 8
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Housing Statistics
Single Family Home Permits 2015 vs 2014
Single Family Home Permits Year To Date - 2015 vs 2014
March 2015
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 60 36 45 159
March 2014
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 2,901 $ 7,324 $ 16,531 $ 26,756
# of Permits 84 40 35 159
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,902 $ 7,079 $ 13,853 $ 24,834 April 2014
April 2015
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 121 35 33 189
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 6,078 $ 6,657 $ 12,853 $ 25,588 May 2015
# of Permits 79 41 30 150
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,323 $ 7,122 $ 11,370 $ 21,815 May 2014
# of Permits 61 48 35 144
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,498 $ 7,453 $ 5,707 $ 16,658
# of Permits 81 35 31 147
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,034 $ 6,688 $ 12,466 $ 23,188
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
Area
Year To Date 2015
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 18,610 $ 32,338 $ 61,228 $ 112,176
376 168 153 697
Area
Year To Date 2014
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 16,349 $ 31,922 $ 58,499 $ 106,770
353 175 147 675
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2014 vs Year-to-Date 2015 450 400 350 300
2014
250
2015
200 150 100 50 0
Huntsville
Madison County
Remodeling Permits Above $20,000 2015 vs 2014
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
March 2015 # of Permits 24 35 13 72
March 2014 # of Permits 37 33 26 96
April 2015 # of Permits 36 38 18 92
April 2014 # of Permits 33 39 20 92
May 2015 # of Permits 34 39 15 88
May 2014 # of Permits 37 51 14 102
Madison
Area
Commercial Building Permits 2015 vs 2014
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total Area Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
March 2015 # of Permits 20 11 7 38
March 2014 # of Permits 50 5 3 58
April 2015 # of Permits 47 5 5 57
April 2014 # of Permits 38 9 5 52
May 2015 # of Permits 34 7 8 49
May 2014 # of Permits 48 10 4 62
Permit Information is provided by Southern Exposure Information Inc., a construction leads and building market reporting company. For subscription information, please contact (256) 658-9297. 8
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Synopsis of Recently Passed Legislation Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act HOUSE BILL 241 / SENATE BILL 418
Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act HOUSE BILL 241 / SENATE BILL 418 For the past several years, efforts have been made to address concerns raised by members of homeowners’ associations (HOA) about operation, financial disclosure, and transparency. This bill addresses all of these concerns, as well as the concerns of the builders, developers, real estate professionals, and lenders who take all the risk in developing the communities Alabamians call home. This Act: • Creates the Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act. • Establishes law that will regulate how homeowners’ associations are established and operated, while mitigating any unnecessary burden to the developer/ builder. • Requires all home owners associations (HOA) formed after January 1, 2016 to organize in accordance with the Alabama Nonprofit Corporation Act. • Leads to the creation of a searchable database of HOAs via the Alabama Secretary of State’s website which will give consumers valuable information when considering where to buy. • Provides transparency for home owners and potential home owners who are or may become owners of property subject to an HOA declaration through access to budgets, financial documents, organizational materials or other pertinent information. • Gives prospective home owners an opportunity to make a more informed decision when purchasing a home subject to the provisions of an HOA. • Has broad support from Alabama’s housing industry, including the Alabama Association of Realtors, Alabama Bankers Association and the Home Builders Association of Alabama.
Plumbers and Gas Fitters Law SENATE BILL 307
These revisions to the Plumbers and Gas Fitters law have been recommended by the members of the Plumbers and Gas Fitters Board and are supported by the plumbing and gas fitting industry. Similar to the bill that passed the House in 2014, this bill makes changes to streamline the licensure process, promote trade education, and enhance consumer protection. This bill: • Deletes the bond requirements that have been mandated by the board. These bonds have never been accessed by the board in its history. Complaints are routinely handled through a consentagreement process and do not require access to the bond. By eliminating the bond requirement, plumbers will save $150 -$200 each and consumer protection will continue as it has through the consent-agreements or license revocation process. • Allows for excess funds to be transferred to a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit foundation. These funds will be used expressly for plumbing and gas fitting educational programs at state approved technical training facilities.** The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Board has NEVER had excess funds that reverted to the Alabama General Fund. This bill ensures that if, at some future date, the board has excess funds, those funds would go to help educate the next generation of plumbers in Alabama. • Requires business names on all service and construction vehicles to easily identify certified Plumbing and Gas Fitting contractors. • Requires all company names to be registered with the Board. This change gives the board the ability to identify unlicensed, out-of-state plumbers and ensure that they come into compliance with Alabama’s law. It also ensures that contractors are not able to avoid disciplinary action by voluntarily canceling one license and then obtaining a new license.
Member Orientation
Are you new to HMCBA? Have you been a member for a while and need a refresher course? If you answered yes to either question, please join us for the first 2015 Member Orientation. You’ll have an in depth overview of your HMCBA membership and the benefits/discounts you may not be taking advantage of!
• August 5 at Noon 8
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{Lunch will be provided.} Contact Lori Worcester at (256) 5362602 or lori@buildersassn.org for more information.
We hope to see you there!
Revisions to Alabama’s HVAC Law HOUSE BILL 231
• Allow for the registration of Duct Envelope Tightness (DET) Testing Contractors pursuant to Alabama Residential and Energy Code Board and corresponding federal requirements. • Clarify that the definition of Certified Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor includes all legal entities engaged in the business of heating and air conditioning contracting. • Allow the Board the ability to print promotional materials as a form of public outreach. • Clarify the Contractor’s ability to carry forward 4 hours of continuing education credits for the next renewal cycle. • Allow the Board to transfer excess funds* to the Alabama Home Builders Foundation to be used exclusively for education of those wanting to become Heating and Air Conditioning and Refrigerations Contractors.*The Board has reverted less than $100,000 to the general fund in the past 10 years.
Your Association Working For You!
Associate Spotlight Henley Supply Millwork, founded in 1957 by Claude and Joyce Henley, is now being managed by second generation company president, Sam Henley. Henley Supply stocks an assorted line of solid pine, finger-joined pine, poplar and MDF moldings in a 55,000 square foot interior door plant facility in Decherd, Tennessee. Henley has 150 profiles of moldings in stock and for sale, along with a full line of windows and doors - serviced by a staff of ten professional Sales Representatives. They have a fleet of twenty-five box vans, plus their own semi-trucks and trailers as needed by the delivery departments. Henley covers 125 square miles from Nashville to Chattanooga to Huntsville, Alabama. “We feel we can be your complete and trustworthy millwork supplier,” says President Sam Henley. “Henley Supply Millwork is dedicated to providing dependable service and quality products. We appreciate any opportunity to fill your needs in molding and millwork.” Henley Supply Millwork 931-967-5596 Local ~ 1-800-251-8505 Out of State www.henleysupply.com
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“Branding Your Business” Lunch & Learn The Sales and Marketing Council hosted another informative Lunch and Learn on June 8. Speaker Bob Benton of First Impressions did a fabulous job of educating attendees on the secrets of how to brand your business so
it will be seen as unique and stand out from the competition. The event was sponsored by Jeff Benton Homes and lunch was catered by 306 Barbeque. As with every Sales and Marketing Council event, there is an opportunity for networking as well as great giveaways. For this particular event, in addition to the giveaways donated by our Sales and Marketing Council members, the SMC also gave away an iPad Mini. John Lacik of Floor Coverings International of Huntsville was the lucky winner!
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Don’t miss the next Sales and Marketing Council event on August 10th, “Creating Customer Loyalty,” with speaker Trevor Cole. 8
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Upcoming Events Trust You Deserve Service You Expect
There will be No General Membership Event in July!
October
We offer HMCBA Member Discounts! General Liability Worker’s Comp. Commercial Auto Personal Home & Auto Life
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Associate Spotlight
For over 22 years Advocare has been building champions through its nutritional products. Because the FDA does not regulate nutritional products, Advocare spends millions a year having each lot of their product tested for purity and potency. Drew Brees is just one of many athletes that take Advocare products and is our national spokesman.
10-12 & 17-18 Is your Parade of Homes™ entry under construction?
Sponsorship & registration information will be available soon. Contact Theresa Kennedy at (256) 536-2602 or theresa@ buildersassn.org.
The Chandler Family Nail Driver’s Open Golf Tournament Mark Your Calendar!!! Thursday, September 17 Gunter’s Landing Golf Course Guntersville, AL
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Advocare’s meal replacement bar and shakes are great for the on-the-go person needing a quick meal that is loaded with protein and nutritional products.
Attend a monthly Retention Calling event. FREE LUNCH is offered and for each time you attend, your name goes in the hat for a year-end drawing for $500. On top of that, $50 CASH is given away at each Retention Calling, on the spot! Be on the lookout for our e-newsletter, check our website, or call the HMCBA office for 2015 Retention Calling dates or email Lori Jones at lori@buildersassn.org to let her know you are coming..
Advocare’s Rehydrate provides the essential vitamins and minerals to replace those lost electrolytes in hot weather without all the sugar. For more information on Advocare and its products, please call Diane Rovere at 256-527-8683. 8
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For sponsorship and team registration information, go online at www.buildersassn.org or contact Lori Worcester at (256) 536-2602 or email lori@buildersassn.org
Cornerstone
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