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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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President’s Message Kenneth Maze, President
In this the last publication of The Cornerstone’s Presidents Message of 2015, I come to you with a message of farewell and gratitude for having given me the opportunity to serve as your president this past year, Thank you all. It has been an honor. I welcome our next president, TJ Meers, as he will be taking over the reins for the coming year. I wish him and all of our members prosperity for 2016.
shows each year, the Fall Home & Garden Show and the Spring Building Home & Remodeling ShowSM, presents a platform where you can be in front of thousands of people paying to come see your product or service. The staff also produces the Spring Tour of HomesSM and the Fall Parade of HomesTM giving our industry an opportunity to highlight new trends, new designs, and new innovative products in today’s homes. Just these four events alone is a major accomplishment for the HMCBA, but your staff does so much more: organizing, preparing and keeping minutes for all board and committee meetings, creating content and or publishing Directories and Magazines, staffing and closing down many of our after hour and off-site events, while keeping us informed and up to date on the ever changing conditions of our local building industry. I sincerely thank you all for the heavy load you pull.
The Value of Your Membership Chandler Family Nail Drivers Your HMCBA is always bustling - dealing Open Golf Tournament with the daily regulatory issues that seem to have no end. We are the voice of our community when it comes to the housing industry, and I thank you for supporting this association. Members are what makes the HMCBA what it is: Awesome! It’s hard to put a dollar amount on what your association does through “advocacy” such as government relations, giving back to the community, education, and our representation of your Industry. It’s impossible to make advocacy a “members only” benefit. Everyone in the local home building industry benefits from the HMCBA actions on your behalf. With your membership supporting HMCBA your building industry associates should too! Are the vendors or trade contractors you work with non-members? Are you working with a builder who is a non-member? Check out our Membership Directory; if they aren’t listed, then invite them to join. Membership can be very rewarding in professional growth, invaluable resources, networking, plus save some cash through “NAHB’s Member Advantage Program”. Your membership entitles you to discounts on vehicles, shipping, cell-phone plans, computers, office supplies, and more. It has often been said the more you put into something the more you get out of it. I guess that’s why so many of us find ourselves working long hours, weekends, and perhaps catching up on paper work, reports, and follow up emails way into the morning hours. Well I can assure you our staff shares the same work ethic! Putting together two huge and successful 8
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The Chandler Family Nail Drivers Open Golf tournament was held on September 17th in my hometown of Guntersville at Gunter’s Landing. I would like to thank all the sponsors and the Associate Council for their support and hard work making this such an anticipated event each year.
Parade of Homes Party
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Our next big event is the Parade of HomesTM Premier Party – October 8 at McMullen Cove. The highlight of the party will be revealing the 2015 Showcase home (The Edwards) at 9 William Way Place. Mark Harris of Mark Harris Homes, LLC was given the task of building the home with help from member contributions. A
big thanks goes to Realtor® Rebecca Stephens of ReMax Distinctive. I believe a SOLD sign will be going up soon. Developer Jeff Enfinger will be hosting the Premier Party on-site. It also doubles as our general membership event for October and is sure to be a great evening for all. The Parade of HomesTM follows (October 10-12 & 17-18) with 30 builders showcasing 69 new homes and 2 remodeled homes in 60 different communities. With only a 3 1/2 month shelf life for today’s new homes on the market, I am sure this ParadeTM will be very successful for the participating builders.
Foundation Chili Cook-Off
The Foundation will be hosting the Chili Cook-Off at a new location this year: Campus 805 located at 2620A Clinton Avenue. This is a fundraiser for the scholarship fund that gives back to the community around $10,000 dollars each year in building related scholarships. It’s a great cause as many members and businesses step up and donate items for the silent auction, and/or sponsor with monetary donations. Often your business may have unused branding co-op money from corporate channels, this would be a great opportunity to show your support. Finally I will leave you with this “Believe in yourself with courage to be successful”. Thank you all for your support, your encouragement, and your friendship. It has been my pleasure to serve you.
Kenneth Maze 2015 HMCBA President
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WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Do Yourself a Favor --
Make sure your license is issued to the individual or business entity you do business through. The name of the individual or corporation holding the license is printed on your license card. If the name on your card is not the name on your
contracts, you need to get a new license. Remember, how you enter into contracts is how you should be licensed. An individual or corporation that enters into contracts without holding a license is an unlicensed builder, and is subject to fines and possible misdemeanor charges. Call the Board’s staff at 800-304-0853 for answers to any questions you may have about your license.
Don’t wait for the Board to call you.
Thanks to our members listed below for sponsoring in this year’s Parade of HomesTM. Your generous support is very much appreciated and allows the HMCBA the ability to offer high quality programs to our members, outreach to the community and advocacy to create a healthy and vital building industry.
Thanks to The Enfinger Companies for entering McMullen Cove as a village and for hosting the Premier Party. This is one of the Association’s major events which enables members, dignitaries and visitors to come and view the Showcase Home before it is open to the public.
Presenting Sponsor
Corporate Sponsors
Thanks to the Builder members listed below for participating in this year’s Parade of HomesTM. Your hard work and willingness in preparing your homes to be open to the public is what makes this event so successful! American Homes Barry Phillips Builder Bunn Remodeling & Construction Inc Celebration Homes LLC Classic Homes Cornerstone Communities Covington and Company Inc DR Horton Dunlap Contracting Generation Homes Inc Guild Building and Remodeling Jeff Benton Homes John G. Gann and Company Inc Legacy Homes Mark Harris Homes LLC Matrix Builders Mungo Homes Murphy Homes New Castle Homes LLC Old Towne Homebuilders Pearson Homes of Alabama LLC Quality Development & Construction Signature Homes Steven Hypes Construction LLC Stonecraft Construction Stoneridge Homes, Inc TN Valley Home Construction Traditions Home Building VTS Homes Inc Woodland Homes 8
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2015 Showcase Home
Located in Old Cove Place in McMullen Cove subdivision in the Hampton Cove/Big Cove area, the 2015 Showcase Home will be open to the public during the HMCBA Parade of Homes™ on October 10-12 & 17-18 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM. Be sure to attend the Parade of HomesTM Premier Party at the Showcase Home (9 Williams Way Place), hosted by The Enfinger Companies on Thursday, October 8 at 5 PM. Be one of the first to view this beautiful home.
Thanks to our Showcase Home Contributors. You made this home possible with your donations to its construction. DIAMOND LEVEL Aardvark Central Vac LLC AFCS LLC Across the Pond Building Applications Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson Inline Lighting Mark Harris Homes New Market Iron Works Rebecca Stephens, Re/Max Distinctive Richards Lighting Sherwin Williams Tate Services
Wayne’s Environmental Service Wilson Garage Door Wilson Lumber Company PLATINUM LEVEL ADS Security AllSouth Appliance Group Park Supply Co GOLD LEVEL All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning B&C Irrigation Classic Closets Vinyl Systems
SILVER LEVEL All Star Plumbing Inc Boral Bricks First National Bank Mann Interiors Inc Reed Contracting Services Sims-Lohman Inc The Enfinger Companies The Stonecutter’s Guild Inc BRONZE LEVEL Aikens Cleaning Service Dan Page Interior Trim Hampton Ayers Construction Kimberly Ann’s Flooring LLC
Robert F. Henry Tile Company Inc SRS Roofing HOME FURNISHINGS Across the Pond Billiards & Barstools Haley’s Flooring & Interiors Indian Creek Nursery Lowe’s at Hampton Cove
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- T J Meers, Meers Construction
“ASK TO SEE THE CARD” CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS…MOMENTUM MUST CONTINUE…
Local television stations, especially WHNT, get kudos for airing our PSA to inform citizens of what to ask for when selecting a Builder or Remodeler. WHNT aired the PSA for two weeks on the 6:00 pm Local News, the most expensive time slot available. Thanks to all our local stations for their coverage! Reports are that citations and prosecutions have increased since the campaign began and the local inspection departments have seen an increase in calls from City attorneys and the District Attorney’s office that are making these violations a higher priority. This is great news because if the prosecutors don’t make it a priority, it is difficult to succeed in our efforts to stem the fraud by unscrupulous builders and remodelers. A level playing field is all the HMCBA has ever asked for. The “Ask To See the Card” campaign was carried into the Fall Home and Garden Show with a large banner exclaiming “Ask to see the card” and an actual photo of the licensure card. Poster paper type paper stock with a photo of the card
was also handed out at the show and many booths exhibited the poster card at their booths. We need your help to continue to move the campaign forward. If you can display literature on a counter or on desk at your store or office locations, please pick up the 8 ½ X 11 poster card at the HMCBA office or call or email the HMCBA office and we will get a poster card to you. Your “word of mouth” support for the program is essential to the success of this campaign.
Final Lunch & Learn for 2015
The Remodelers Council is sponsoring our last Lunch and Learn of 2015 on Wednesday, October 21st from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm here at the HMCBA office. This will be a FUN and great networking opportunity as the event should draw a wide variety of members since it centers on COLLEGE FOOTBALL! My college roommate at Auburn and fellow team member on the Auburn Tigers football team, Cole Cubelic, now a radio sports personality, and I will breakdown the Alabama vs. Tennessee and the Auburn vs. Arkansas scheduled for that weekend. Film will be shown and game plays will be discussed so that you can watch the games on Saturday and know what each team is attempting to accomplish both on offense and defense. This event is sure to become an annual version of the HMCBA GAME WEEK event.
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Membership Renewals Member Since 1973 John B Dollison Inc
Member Since 1975 Alabama Ready Mix Concrete Inc Member Since 1976 Bestline Builders Inc Richards Lighting Member Since 1977 McCrary Supply Corp Member Since 1981 Regions Bank Member Since 1982 Bob Wallace Appliance Lands West Inc Sherwin Williams Member Since 1983 Dean Plumbing Co Inc Sharp Communication Member Since 1984 ADS Security Garrison & Garrison Jesse Stutts Inc Member Since 1985 Community Insurance LLC Empire Crane Service Member Since 1986 Barry Phillips Builders Inc Boral Building Products Member Since 1987 Garvin Feed & Seed Inc Jeff Benton Homes Woodland Homes Member Since 1988 Taylor Roofing Member Since 1989 Lee Builders Inc Sun Valley Sod Inc Member Since 1991 Albert Construction Isbell Construction Inc Member Since 1992 Artisan Masonry Corporation Bowers Plumbing Co Inc Carter Backhoe & Concrete Products Classic Homes Inc Foundation & Structural Renovations Inc Residential Roofing Inc Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson REALTORS Member Since 1993 ABC Supply Co Inc G & G Enterprises Providence Properties LLC Member Since 1994 Madison Plumbing Company Mark Statum Construction 8
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Wood Floors & More Inc
Member Since 1995 OMI Inc Stoddard Construction The Design Center at Across The Pond Member Since 1996 Durham Service Co Inc Member Since 1997 All Weather Heating & Air Conditioning Inc Associated Insurors Inc PBS Services Inc Member Since 1998 Brick & Block Hunter Communities Inc Member Since 1999 Alabama Media Group Anglin, Reichmann, Snellgrove and Armstrong PC David Smith Contract Services Inc Michael E Brodowski Attorney at Law The Stonecutter’s Guild Inc Member Since 2000 Audio Insight Building Applications LLC Culver Drywall Devier Built Fine Homes DW Systems Inc Jerry Harris, Renasant Bank Mary Wise, ERA Ben Porter Real Estate Rossair Heating & Cooling Tennessee Valley Fence Member Since 2001 Bonded Builders Warranty Group Coldwell Banker First Creative Containments Inc Evergreen Landscaping Inc H J Electric Inc Sentry Construction LLC WaterWorks Spa & Pool/The Pool Store Inc Member Since 2002 Action Builders Inc Adams Homes LLC All Comfort Heating & Cooling Inc D & S Cabinets Inc Hayes Painting Hereford Plumbing Inc SERVPRO of Central Huntsville Vinyl Systems Inc Window Gang Member Since 2003 Cherokee Electric Eakes Enterprises Jean Porter, Rise Real Estate Valley Overhead Door Inc Vintage Construction Inc Member Since 2004 Alta Turf American Overhead Door Inc
Bolt Plumbing JAB Properties LLC dba AC Systems Keller Williams Realty Marshall County Metals dba MCM Services Inc McCracken Backhoe LLC One on One Floor Covering LLC Stonecraft Construction/A Division of Imagine Inc Todd Construction Company Troy Davis Inc dba Pride Construction Webster Corporation Member Since 2005 Christ Carpentry LLC Classic Closets LLC Current Electrical & Generator Services David Kutner, Boral Building Products Dixie Mechanical Don Page Quality Stair LLC Hansen Backhoe Kilgore Flooring Mark Horton, Henley Supply Millwork Morrow Construction Reyers Excavation Stanford Home Improvement & Remodeling Inc Trimco Company Inc Wal-Bilt Inc Member Since 2006 Annette Hale’s Indoor Comfort Systems Ardmore Cabinet Shop Inc Jeronimo Contracting K & A Construction Co Inc Marco Ci fuentes dba AMC Framing Meeks Landscaping Rays Trimming & Remodeling Reed Contracting Service Servis 1st Bank Truseal Insulation / A Division of Imagine Inc Member Since 2007 Artscapes MJMJ Ent LLC Big Cove Heating & Air Conditioning E & R Plumbing Jeff Ikards Excavating Land & Lawn Development Services LLC Professional Fire & Security LLC Woodcraft Specialties LLC Member Since 2008 Beltran Framing Henry Brick Company MosquitoNix North & Central Alabama Tile & Stone Market Member Since 2009 Bunn Remodeling & Construction Flohr Coatings Inc
Greencare Landscaping and Stone High Mark Contracting R & D Associates Schrimsher & Sons General Contractors Inc Totalcom Marketing Member Since 2010 Thomas HVAC Rob Schrimsher Construction Aon Water Technology Home Choice Windows & Doors Jason Durham, Durham Service Co Inc Member Since 2011 Chip Powers Framing Concrete Construction & Services Inc Haley Underwood, National Bank of Commerce Hutchison Construction & Inspection Services LLC J R Butler Inc/Butler Builders REW Materials Signature Homes Sisk Contracting Inc Star Contracting Service LLC Supercell Shelters Inc Member Since 2012 A & S Lopez Construction AEC Site Solutions LLC Alabama Lawn Masters Alabama Quality Framing LLC Apex Plumbing Supply Company, LLC Compass Homes Alabama Garage Shapeups LLC Hogan’s Mechanical Services LLC Interlinc Mortgage Services Josh Hendrickson, Wilson Lumber Company Keith W Wray Lake Guntersville Pool & Patio Melanie Brooks, ES Brooks & Associates Morales Construction Co Inc Natashia George, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Rhodes Construction Co Rick Roland, Compass Homes Alabama Robb Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company SRS Roofing Supply Terry Lukens, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Tip Top Home Solutions Vulcan Termite & Pest Control Inc WAAY-TV Wayne Brown, Prestige Pest Management Member Since 2013 20/20 Services A1 Cabinet Refinishing C 7 Construction Cornerstone Communities LLC
Dunlap Contracting Inc H & H Construction of North Alabama LLC Independent Service Sales LLC Lisa Bello, Associated Masonry Products (AMP) Naumcheff Construction Rachel Brown Homes LLC Southern Valley Services LLC Sullivan Construction Toccoa Erosion Control Inc WRSA Member Since 2014 Allen Finchum, Henley Supply Millwork B & L Remodeling Bacik GCAG JV LLC Bella Flooring & Interiors LLC Berg & Company Cadence Bank CertaPro Painters of Madison Clint McLeroy, Redstone Federal Credit Union Core Interiors Craig LaMar, Crye-Leike Realtors Curtis Phillips, DR Horton D & D Floors and Moore LLC Drummond Flooring Floor Coverings International of Huntsville Jennifer Jordan, Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending Joel Graydon, Wilson Lumber Company
John Richard, Rise Real Estate Jon Alford, Wilson Lumber Company K C Company Pella Windows & Doors Kathy Dollison, John B Dollison Inc King Roofing & Gutters Inc Kyle Watts, DR Horton Legend Builders Inc Lisa Glisson, Interlinc Mortgage Services Mark Bowes, DR Horton Mark Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company North Alabama Cabinets Parker Beckmann, Redstone Federal Credit Union PrimeLending A PlainsCapital Company RCO Plastering Sextons Hardwood Flooring Valley Satellite Webco Inc of Alabama Whitworth Concrete Works LLC Whitworth Homes LLC
Renewals from June 1, 2015 through September 11, 2015
New Member Sponsors
THANK YOU! Thanks to our members that sponsored new members in June - August 2015: BJ King, River Tree Insurance Services Inc, sponsored THREE new members. Craig Campbell, Four Our Sons Inc, sponsored TWO new members. The members listed below sponsored ONE new member: Darryl Cox, Cox Custom Builders Ginny Terry, Renasant Bank Mortgage Lending Glenn Cope, Glenn Cope Homes Inc Greg Ledford, Ledfords Landscaping Inc Joe Sutton, Regions Bank John Allen, Southern Construction & Design Inc Larry Durham, Durham Service Company Inc
Mark Harris, Mark E Harris Homes LLC Robb Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company Sherry Childs Steve Steele, Steve Steele Custom Homes Inc Teletha Ledfors, Peck Glasgow Agency Tim Reeves, Reeves Custom Homes Inc
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New Members Welcome our new members that joined between June - August 2015. A Choice Drywall Alfred Allen (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 316-3061
Daniel’s Painting Daniel Zuniga (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 479-5076
McGuire Plumbing Kevin McGuire (Associate) Plumbing Contractor (256) 777-9282
ATSS Inc Mac Smith (Associate) Remodeling - Consultant (256) 990-3589
De Jesus Brothers Drywall Eric De Jesus (Associate) Drywall Contractor (256) 595-2205
Norandex Building Materials Jonathan Bell (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 461-7835
Billiards & Barstools Steve Koslow (Associate) Home Furnishings (256) 830-0888
Durham Construction Caleb Durham (Associate) Construction (256) 698-9147
Norandex Building Materials Ellie George (Associate) Building Materials (256) 461-7835
Breland Companies Wes Alford (Builder) Land Developer (256) 783-4950
H Jerome McInnish Architect Jerome McInnish (Associate) Architects (404) 353-2102
Procare Lawn Michael Taylor (Associate) Landscaping/Shrubs/Lawn/Trees (256) 881-3119
Continental Roofing Company LLC Butch Buis (Associate) Cabinets/Millwork (256) 325-3572
Hiller LLC Lisa Cronin (Associate) A/C, Heating (615) 292-6110
Real Estate Row Chastity Davenport (Associate) Real Estate (256) 963-0753
Huntsville Lumber Company Noel Dilullo (Affiliate) Building Materials (256) 258-6840
Regions Mortgage Dee Dee McGee (Affiliate) Mortgage Banker (256) 535-6949
Huntsville Sheet Metal Danny Betterton (Associate) Roofing, Metal (256) 715-0630
Renasant Bank David Digesu (Affiliate) Banks (256) 382-2830
Key & Associates J Wayne Key (Associate) Property Management (256) 355-2218
Rick Page Trim Rick Page (Associate) Trim/Stair Contractor (256) 755-0721
Conwell Title & Escrow Inc Joseph Conwell (Associate) Attorney (256) 429-2474 Crosstek Construction LLC Clark Crosson (Builder) Remodeling/Restoration Contractor (256) 690-1303 CSJ Professional Painters Jhonatan Garcia-Lopez (Associate) Painting Contractor (256) 665-1187
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Rocket City Drywall & Supply Inc. Roger Langston (Affiliate) Drywall Supplies (256) 536-8150 Sherry Childs Sherry Childs (Associate) Building Materials (256) 656-3118 Spray’s Termite Control & Insulation Chris Spray (Associate) Termite Protection/Pest Control (256) 828-5934 Trent Homes Inc Trish Neal (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (256) 759-3000 Universal Windows Direct of Huntsville Ralph Taylor (Associate) Windows/Doors (931) 427-1979 Valor Communities LLC Scott Deboard (Builder) Builder - Single Family - Custom (678) 466-1009
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. If you have any questions or need additional information about the benefits of membership, please do not hesitate to contact me personally at (256) 337-7653 or Lori Worcester, Membership Services Coordinator, at (256) 536-2602.
- Russ Wilson, Wilson Lumber Company
It has been an absolute pleasure serving you all as your 2015 Membership Committee Chair; let’s finish the last quarter of 2015 strong!
Recruiting & Retention
With a total of 150 new members to date, our year of recruiting and retention remains strong. To continue striving towards our membership goal, we are asking for YOUR HELP! We especially need each of you to continue asking 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!
2015 Amazing Race
R E C R U I T
I’d like to take a moment to recognize HMCBA member, BJ King of River Tree Insurance. As part of the second quarter of our 2015 Amazing Race promotion, BJ was entered into a drawing for a Japanese-themed gift basket. Thanks to BJ’s recruiting efforts during the months of April, May, and June, he walked away the lucky winner of $300 worth of Japanese goodies. Congratulations, BJ, and thank you for your recruiting efforts! As part of the 2015 third quarter, we are giving away an Italian-themed gift basket, packed full of Williams Sonoma linens, wine glasses, cook books, gift cards, and much more. In order to be eligible for this, during the months of July, August, and September, you simply needed to recruit (1) new Builder, (1) new Associate member OR attend all (3) retention callings during the second quarter. For each new member you recruited, you’ll receive (1) entry into the drawing.
Retention Calling
Speaking of Retention Calling. I’d like to thank each of you who dedicate your time each month to help us make phone calls to our fellow members. 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’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!
- Rhonda Pugh, Pugh Group - New Homes Division - Julie Davis, Reliance Bank
It has been a great year for the Sales and Marketing Council and we still have several fun things planned!
“Upcoming Events”
Be sure to mark your calendars for our next Lunch and Learn on Monday, October 26. It will be held at the Jeff Benton Homes Design Center. If you’ve never been to the design center, you will definitely want to attend! They always have the latest trends and styles on hand. Our final event for the year is our Mingle and Jingle on December 7. This event is FREE to all HMCBA members and we will be holding our 2nd Annual Tacky Sweater Contest!
Hopefully Santa Clause will be able to make another appearance this year too. This event was a huge success last year and so much fun, you don’t want to miss it!
Join the Sales and Marketing Council Today!
If you are interested in joining the council, please contact our staff liaison Theresa Kennedy at theresa@buildersassn.org or 256-536-2602.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for the Showcase Home Premier Party on October 8, the Chili Cook Off on November 12, and the Christmas Open House on December10.
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Chandler Family Nail Driver’s Open Thanks to Our Sponsors! Your Support of this Fun Event is Great Appreciated By the Association and Members Alike! Title: LP Building Products Player Pack: Wilson Lumber Company
1st Flight, 1st Place Winners Bob Wallace Appliance Team
Super: American Bank of Huntsville, Bob Wallace Appliance, Boral Building Products, Classic Closets, Ferguson Enterprises Inc, Green Earth Services, Pavestone, Regions Bank
2nd Flight, 1st Place Winners PrimeLending Team
Beverage Cart: Joanie Blackwell - Re/Max Alliance, Monster Concrete Lunch: Kenneth Chandler Construction, PrimeLending Driving Range: Haley’s Flooring & Interiors 1st Flight, 2nd Place Winners Renasant Bank Team Closest to the Pin Winners – Becky Fentress, Randy Moore Longest Drive Winner– Doug Schram
Yeti Cooler & Tumblers Winner Melanie Mullins with National Bank of Commerce won the YETI Hooper 30 Cooler with two Thermal Tumblers, sponsored by The Pugh Group of Re/Max Alliance.
Putting Green: Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson PC Closest to the Pin: Floor Coverings International of Huntsville, Redstone Federal Credit Union Longest Drive: Richards Lighting Hole: Floors Inc, Ginny Terry - Renasant Bank, Love Eagle Insulation Inc, McCrary Supply, Robert Childs LLC Tee Box: First Impressions, Henley Supply, Mark E. Harris Homes LLC, Prestige Pest Management, Reliance Bank
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Thanks to Our Volunteers! Without Your Assistance, this Fun Event Would Not Be Possible! Laura Triplett, Better Busines Bureau Sherry Childs Tim Ryberg, Bob Wallace Appliance Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond Vicky Clark, The Design Center at Across the Pond Wayne Reis, Monster Concrete
Cart: Better Business Bureau, Ginny Terry - Renasant Bank, Joanie Blackwell - Re/ Max Alliance, Southern Valley Services, The Pugh Group - Re/Max Alliance
WE MADE A MISTAKE!! CAN YOU HELP US CORRECT IT? In your 20152016 Membership Directory, an incorrect phone number was listed for Monster Concrete. Please correct their phone number as listed below:
2nd Flight, 2nd Place Winners PBS Services Team
Ralph Rowan, R & D Associates, and his family on the loss of their daughter.
To the family of Bill Burrough, Reed Contracting Services, for their loss. Mr. Burrough worked in the concrete business for 30+ years and was a friend to many of our members.
The Law Firm of Harrison, Gammons & Rawlinson, PC is please to announce that Andrea Gullion has joined their firm as an Associate.
Diane & Mark Rovere, Advocave Independent Distributor and Action Congratulations to Suzanne (Wilmer Builders respectively, and their family on the loss of her mother, Juanita Grace & Lee PC) and Sean Currie on their recent wedding. Bowman Huffman.
- Trevor Cole, The Design Center at Across the Pond
“Home of Quality Millwork” Now Offering!
Fall Home & Garden Show Volunteers I’d first like to take a moment and thank the many dedicated volunteers who gave their time and energy to ensure that the Fall Home and Garden Show was successful another year! Exhibitors reported the quality of leads was great, and they are all looking forward to exhibiting next Spring in the Building Home and Remodeling ShowSM.
Chandler Family Golf Tournament
With 23 teams competing for the first place title, the 2015 Chandler Family Nail Drivers Open was quite an enjoyable day! On behalf of the Associate Council and the Chandler family, I’d like to extend a warm thank you to everyone that supported this exciting, annual event – whether you played, volunteered and/or sponsored, you are certainly appreciated!
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Associate Council Members
With the end of the year quickly sneaking up on us, this is a great time to start thinking towards 2016. There are several openings on the Associate Council for a two year term – 2016 and 2017. As an Associate Council member, you’ll be involved in the planning and execution of the bass and golf tournaments. This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of one of the most active groups within HMCBA. Not only will you meet new business acquaintances, you’ll make lifelong friends with your industry colleagues. I’d like to encourage you to nominate yourself or someone you know – nomination forms are due to the HMCBA Office by Friday, October 31. For more information or to request a nomination form, please contact Lori at (256) 536-2602.
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Farewell
As Chairman of the Associate Council, this will be my final article for the Cornerstone – I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time of service, but it’s time I hand the reigns over to the very capable Sherry Childs, who, with the assistance of Vice Chairman, Scott Lang, will no doubt have an outstanding 2016. As always, your Associate Council is here to support you by adding value to your membership - we value your ideas and suggestions. Feel free to contact me or the Associate Council Staff Liaison, Lori Jones Worcester at (256) 536-2602. Thank you for allowing me to serve you as your 2015 Associate Council Chairman...working TOGETHER we have certainly made 2015 an outstanding year! 8
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Regulatory Affairs Update ELECTION 2016:
Qualifying for the March 1st 2016 primary election begins on October 5th and ends at 5:00pm on Friday November 6th. Before any recommendations can be made, each candidate in each race must be interviewed by the GAC Interview Committee. This committee includes the following members: Co-Chairpersons: Sam Givhan and Mark Rovere, John Allen, Larry Durham, Bret Slaton, T J Meers, Kenneth Maze, Jimmy Jones, Hunter Pearson and Gene Satterfield. Please thank these members who have volunteered their time to interview candidates. The Interview Committee will begin candidate interviews on November 18, 2015.
ABPAC:
Thanks to the generous contributions and DUES CHECKOFF from our member firms, we have reached and exceeded our 2015 HBAA goal which is based on the total HMCBA membership number. Half of the battle has been won by amassing the arsenal of funding needed for candidate contributions. The other half of the equation is GETTING OUR MEMBERS TO THE POLLS TO VOTE! Our members employ enough voters in Madison County to win every elected position, if everyone would exercise their right to VOTE.
BUILDPAC:
HMCBA has only $112.00 remaining to reach our BUILDPAC goal for 2015. November 2nd, 2016 is a very important election, one of the most critical in our lifetime; a new President, a new House of Representatives and a number of Senate races will be elected. BUILDPAC supports those candidates who support housing and positive economic growth.
CITY OF HUNTSVILLE ELECTIONS 2016:
The next City of Huntsville General Election is August 23, 2016 to elect Mayor and District 1 and 5 City Council Members and School Board Members. Qualifying starts July 5, 2016 at 8:00 am and ends July 19, 2016 at 5:00 pm.
CITY OF MADISON ELECTION 2016:
The City of Madison election is also on August 23rd, 2016. Madison will elect all 7 City Councilmen and Mayor in 2016. As you can well see, next year will be a crucial election year nationally and locally! HMCBA needs your continued support with dues checkoff, contributions and most importantly, GETTING OUR MEMBERSHIP OUT TO VOTE! 8
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City or County Regulatory Board Service:
If you have an interest in serving on one of the many city or county boards a list of all these boards are posted on the city or county web page along with the duties and the length of each board member’s term. Please let staff know of your interest to serve your community and we will submit your name for consideration by the appointing body.
Activity since the last Cornerstone:
Governmental Affairs activity is best described as follows: If you never hear about a new proposed regulation, fee, impact fee, use tax, Parkland assessments, restrictions on land development or any other negative impact for your business, then the HMCBA has done its job! Your Association engages before the fact and works through the issue in hopes that the issue will never see the light of day. Most of the GAC and staff engagement is done behind the scenes by focusing on city and county issues before the issue gets legs. Short and long term issues that the GAC has engaged and continues to engage are: - Americans with Disabilities Act regulations and their implementation in our area; -Energy code issues with termite bonding protocol; -Excessive numbers of directional sign issues on state highways;
-Long term issues include sewer systems for Madison County whether private or public and a county wide plan; -Economic development county and region wide -City planning in Huntsville and the West Madison development plan; -A study on the impact of residential construction in our county; and -Many more issues that face our industry. Your HMCBA staff works to build on the great relationship we currently enjoy with all our locally elected city and county officials. We have a seat at the table on every important issue related to housing, be it regulatory, economic development or planning. That is due in great part to your continued support over the years. If you ever worry about whether you get your “money’s worth” from your membership in the HMCBA, scratch that worry off your list! If not for the efforts of your follow members and HMCBA staff, who wake up every day thinking about YOUR BUSINESS’S BEST INTEREST, you would either be paying a lot more in fee and more regulation cost or you would already be out of business! Governmental Affairs is critical to every member both directly and indirectly!
Remember we always have your back!!!
Directional Sign Issue Complaints regarding temporary weekend directional signs are on the increase. The Mayor and City
Council of Huntsville continue to receive complaints about the large number of signs on the City and State right of way. The complaints are centered on the NUMBER of signs being place in the right-of-way not the fact that a sign is displayed. Technically, it is against State and Municipal Laws to put signs in the right-of-way. The City of Huntsville, Madison and Madison County have worked with the HMCBA to allow these signs to be displayed on the weekends. If complaints continue to be filed, these government entities
will be forced to regulate the usage of directional signs. The HMCBA has been encouraged to notify its members to “police ourselves” to avoid regulatory action. The areas which generate the most complaints are: Hampton Cove, Zierdt Road and Highway 72 West. It is incumbent upon you to limit the number of directional signs placed in the right-of-ways or lose the agreement we currently enjoy with these government entities. Please limit your signs in the right-of-way effective immediately. Your cooperation will be appreciated.
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
October Oct 5 Associate Council, Noon Oct 8 Premier Party for the Parade of Homes and the Showcase Home, 5:00 PM Oct 10-12 Parade of Homes, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Oct 14 QCI Stormwater Continuing Education, 12:30 PM, Reservations Required Oct 15 QCI Stormwater Training Course, 8:00 AM, Reservations Required Oct 17-18 Parade of Homes, 1:00 - 5:00 PM Oct 21 Remodelers Council Football Lunch & Learn, 11:30 AM Oct 26 Sales & Marketing Council Lunch & Learn, 11:30 AM, Jeff Benton Homes Office Oct 27 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Oct 27 Membership Cmte, Noon Oct 29 Booth Lottery - Building Home & Remodeling Show, 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM Oct 29 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Oct 29 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Oct 29 Booth Lottery - Building Home & Remodeling Show, 10:00 AM Oct 31 Halloween
Membership Committee Meetings Orientation Sales & Marketing Council Meetings Governmental Affairs Committee Meetings Associate Council Meetings Green Build Council Meetings Remodelors Council Meetings
November Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 5-7 Nov 9 Nov 12 Nov 17 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 18 Nov 26 Nov 27
New Member Orientation, 2:00 PM Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM HBAA Convention, San Destin, FL Associate Council, Noon General Membership Social - Foundation’s Chili Cook-Off, 5:00 PM, Location TBA Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Membership Cmte, Noon Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Thanksgiving (Office closed) (Office Closed)
December Dec 3 Sales & Marketing Leadership Cmte, 9:30 AM Dec 7 Sales & Marketing Council Mingle & Jingle, 11:30 AM Dec 7 Associate Council, Noon Dec 10 General Membership Social - Christmas Open House, 4:00 PM Dec 15 Retention Calling, 11:30 AM Dec 15 Membership Cmte, Noon Dec 16 Remodelors Council Steering Cmte, 2:00 PM Dec 16 Governmental Affairs Cmte, 3:00 PM Dec 24-25 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (Office closed) Dec 31 New Year’s Eve (Office closes at Noon)
Booth Lottery
October 29-30
All HMCBA member companies that participated in the 2015 Building Home & Remodeling Show will be eligible to participate in the booth lottery. Dates and times are determined by your requested # of booths and are listed below: Oct 29 @ 10 AM - 8-10 booths Oct 29 @ 1 PM - 4-6 booths Oct 30 @ 10 AM - 1-3 booths You will receive email notifications with further details. 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
June 2015
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 124 60 44 228
June 2014
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 5,658 $ 11,659 $ 16,406 $ 33,723
# of Permits 79 58 37 174
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,926 $ 9,067 $ 13,458 $ 26,451 July 2014
July 2015
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits 84 48 46 178
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,367 $ 8,639 $ 18,239 $ 31,245 August 2015
# of Permits 90 46 37 173
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 4,150 $ 8,080 $ 14,719 $ 26,949 August 2014
# of Permits 101 35 17 153
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 5,696 $ 6,690 $ 6,936 $ 19,322
# of Permits 71 24 47 142
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands $ 3,967 $ 4,868 $ 17,527 $ 26,362
Area
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
Area
Year To Date 2015
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 34,332 $ 59,463 $ 103,227 $ 197,022
685 311 260 1,256
Area
Year To Date 2014
Huntsville Madison County Madison Total
# of Permits
Permitted Job Cost In Thousands
$ 34,563 $ 64,486 $ 100,875 $ 199,924
593 303 268 1,164
Single Family Home Permits Year-to-Date 2014 vs Year-to-Date 2015 900 800 700 600
2014
500
2015
400 300 200 100 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
June 2015 # of Permits 46 54 12 112
June 2014 # of Permits 47 51 3 101
July 2015 # of Permits 33 39 16 88
July 2014 # of Permits 42 49 13 104
August 2015 # of Permits 33 42 8 82
August 2014 # of Permits 39 38 13 90
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
June 2015 # of Permits 51 6 7 64
June 2014 # of Permits 51 10 3 64
July 2015 # of Permits 38 8 9 55
July 2014 # of Permits 60 8 12 80
August 2015 # of Permits 46 5 1 52
August 2014 # of Permits 43 4 3 50
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HMCBA FORMS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CAREER COUNCIL HMCBA recently formed an “Industry Council” to advise Madison County Schools on Career Workforce Development. Members include: Larry Durham, Durham Services (Chairman); Mark Stephens, Park Supply; Dennis Dean, Dean and Sons Plumbing; Scott Dean, Dean Plumbing; and Gene Satterfield, All Weather Heating and Air Conditioning. The first skilled career program is for Plumbing and Gas Pipe Fitting with the goal to add electrical, HVAC, carpentry and masonry as the Career Program develops at the Madison County Tech Center. The HBAA Foundation endorsed the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Board program at the Summer Board meeting in July. David Wilcox, Executive Director of the Board, and Wrendon Davis, a Birmingham HBA member and Plumbing company owner, were instrumental in the HBAA Foundation supporting the program. $20,000.00 was determined as the amounted needed to begin this program and it was quickly raised as follows: - HBAA Foundation - $7,500.00 - Industry Council Members & Bowers Plumbing - $3,300.00 - HMCBA Foundation - $5,000.00 - HMCBA - $4,500.00 In addition to the cash contributions, Mark Stephens (Park Supply) has engaged the following companies to contribute tools and equipment: Rheem, Sloan, Delta, McGuire, Zurn, Elkay, Wilkins, Viega, VCM Sales and Jones Stephens Supply. Other contributions will be listed in our e-newsletter and future Cornerstone editions. Matt Massey, Superintendent of the Madison County School System, was
instrumental in Madison County becoming the site of the pilot program. Superintendent Massey is committed to work force development which will help both graduating students and business, in our case, the building industry. The Alabama Plumbers and Gas Pipe Fitters felt the program had the best chance of success with a Superintendent like Mr. Massey who was supportive of these efforts. Other school systems around the State of Alabama will be watching its success to implement in their districts. This is the first time that industry, education and government regulators have come together and formed a partnership of this type.
The first delivery of tools and equipment was made on September 16th at the Madison County Tech Center on Jordan Road. All three local television stations were on hand to cover the presentation. Students graduating from this program will be eligible to immediately sit for the State plumbing and pipe fitting journeyman’s exam without having to work for two years as an apprentice. Why the rush to implement Workforce Development Career programs? Did you know that the average age of a residential construction worker in the United States is 59 years old and the average age of a commercial construction worker is 57
Presentation of HBAA Foundation Check to the Madison County Board of Education 8
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years old? It is incumbent upon each and every member of the HMCBA to get behind this effort in order for HMCBA members to stay in business and have a qualified work force for the future. If you would like to become involved with this program and workforce development, please don’t hesitate to contact the HMCBA office (256-536-2602) or anyone on the Industry Council. Mentors, funds, and supplies are needed to build and move this program forward.
Associate Spotlight
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HBAA CONVENTION
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort at the Village of Baytowne Wharf Sandestin, Alabama November 5-7
In addition to the wide variety of council and committee meetings, the Convention offers plenty of opportunities for education, networking and socializing. We’ll kick things off with a Welcome Reception on Thursday night. On Friday in between meeting and convention activities, take a stroll and explore the Village of Baytowne Wharf, just steps from the Convention Center. You will find a wide variety of restaurants, night life, shops, scenic bay side views and fun activities ranging from golf to zip-lining, an ideal place to spend a fall weekend.
The Friday night banquet will salute outgoing HBAA President Lynn Corder and welcome incoming leadership, as well as honor individual members and local associations with our annual awards presentation. Saturday morning will wrap up with the Board meeting to get you on the road and home by kickoff time or to enjoy the rest of your weekend on your own at Baytowne Wharf. You can register online at: http://hbaa.org/wp/ calendar/ann-conv.
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 last 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!
• November 3 at 2:00 PM
{Refreshments will be provided.} Contact Lori Worcester at (256) 5362602 or lori@buildersassn.org for more information.
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Upcoming Events Trust You Deserve Service You Expect
IS YOUR CHILI RECIPE “PERFECT”? DO YOU HAVE YOUR TEAM TOGETHER? WHAT IS YOUR THEME THIS YEAR? Sounds like you are ready to join us for the annual
Foundation Chili Cook-Off & Silent Auction Mark your Calendar for November 12
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Watch your Mail & Email for More Details & Registration Forms
Make Your Calendar!
October
10-12 & 17-18 1:00 - 5:00 PM Open to the Public
Premier Party
Featuring the Showcase Home Thursday, October 8 5:00 - 7:30 PM 5:30 Ribbon Cutting No Cost To Attend, But you MUST RSVP By October 6th.
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HMCBA Christmas Open House December 10th 4:30 - 6:30 PM Plan to Attend! More Details to Come!
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN $500! 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.
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