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January/February 2009 Vol. 56, Number 1 Original artwork by Tom Barnes is featured on posters and t-shirts for sale to benefit Hope House Foundation at the upcoming Mid-Atlantic Home and Flower Show, with a drawing for the original work. More details about the event are on pages 14-19

The mission of Tidewater Builders Association is to improve the climate for affordable housing; promote the growth and development of the shelter industry; promote excellence and professionalism among members through education and networking opportunities; and support and enhance the community through charitable projects. OFFICERS: Pete A. Kotarides, president; William H. Halprin, vice president; James E. Jackson, associate vice president; Charles J. Miller II, treasurer; S.L. “Sam” Cohen, secretary; Steven E. Lawson, appointee; Edward R. Sadler, immediate past president BUILDER DIRECTORS: Richard L. “Tuck” Bowie, Scott G. Brooker, Christopher J. Ettel, Dennis M. Graf, Pete O. Kotarides, Steven E. Lawson, Lucky C. Peterson, Stephen B. Quick IV ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: G. Robert Aston Jr., J. Gregory Dodd, Thomas W. Dye, Scott M. Gandy, Brenda K. Reid, Samuel G. Scott, H. Mac Weaver II, Edward O. Yoder DIRECTORS EMERITI: Edward P. Brogan, William J. Fanney, Richard D. Guy, Doyle E. Hull, Frederick J. Napolitano, Richard E. Olivieri, John H. Peterson Jr., The Honorable Owen B. Pickett, Julian Rashkind, Stanley Waranch, Howard M. Weisberg, Wendell A. White CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Channing A. Pfeiffer The Tidewater Builder is published monthly, January through December, by Tidewater Builders Association, located at 2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23320. Editorial deadline is 5 p.m. on the 1st of the month preceding publication. Advertising deadline for copy and insertion order is 5 p.m. on the 10th and for cameraready ads, 5 p.m. on the 15th of the month preceding publication. All advertising is subject to current rates, copies of which can be obtained from the Special Events/Membership/Marketing Division, 420-2434. The newspaper reserves the right to determine the suitability of any advertising or editorial copy, and all real estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise and preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

Managing editor................................. Mary Prier, APR Editor.................................... Stacey Enesey Klemenc Advertising sales...............Kim Powers, JoAnn Lucero, ......................................................... Jeanne Rogers Production coordinator.......................... Stella Council Adviser...............................................Sandra Amidon Graphic Artist...................................... Diane Trumbull Copyright: 2009; all rights reserved. No permission to reprint unless expressly given by Tidewater Builders Association. The Tidewater Builder is published for all TBA member firms through the $15 subscription price, which is included in the annual membership fee. Opinions expressed by contributing columnist are not necessarily those of this publication.

this issue…

Features

Family ties 2009 TBA President Pete A. Kotarides always puts his family first.

Half moon rising The annual Builders Ball is again a classy classic event.

14 Always in season

This year’s Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show focuses on — what else? — going green.

Mr. Ed talks Home show headliner Ed Begley Jr. shares his green secrets.

24 Building better lives

BTA needs your help to continue promoting affordable housing.

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President’s Pen Issues and Actions Calendar Counsel’s Insights Possible Dreams Meet a Member Shades of Green Membership Update Spike Roster Advertisers’ Index january/february 2009

President’s Pen Looking ahead to a rising tide The following is an excerpt from the installation address of 2009 Tidewater Builders Association President Pete Alex Kotarides, presented Dec. 6, 2008, at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk. I would like to thank you for allowing me the honor of representing the home builders of Tidewater in the coming year. It’s a year we are all hoping will bring a rising tide for our industry and the home buyers we serve. How many of us can look back on 2008 and proclaim that it was the best year ever? Those are the exact words of a young man named Kevin Stanley. He and his fiancé, Kotarides Dominique, were getting married at this fall’s Homearama at the wedding house. The builder wanted to host a wedding as a thank you to one of our returning millitary troops. Kevin had served in the Marines Corp in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is now a researcher at Norfolk State University and his wife is an elementary school guidance counselor. The reason Kevin and Dominique hadn’t already planned a wedding, believe it or not, is because they were saving money for a down payment on a new home. This is another reason it’s his best year ever — he and his wife will be closing on their first home, a condominium in Warrington Hall, which happens to have been built by my family. I bring up this story because it puts a name and a face on what this industry is all about. It’s about getting families into the homes of their dreams, whether they’re finally able to move up to a Homearama home or whether they’re just starting out in their first home. As the economy recovers and the housing market gets back on track, we should remember that we are all part of an industry that works hard, every day, to build homes for our neighbors. As professional home builders, we need to remind local decision-makers and stakeholders that we work with our customers every day to create products they want and can afford. If we don’t design and build what the market wants and can afford, everyone loses. As members of Tidewater Builders Association, it is our responsibility to be the voice of everyone in Tidewater who needs a home. Our voice must let people know about the importance of 2

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housing at all price levels, from affordable to high end. Our voice must advocate for all types of housing, singlefamily homes and multifamily. Our voice must advocate for sustainable communities that include workforce housing. Our voice must explain that the cost of fees, proffers and excess regulations comes out of the pocket of the home buyer and hurts home affordability and value.

If we don’t design and build what the market wants and can afford, everyone loses. As members of Tidewater Builders Association, it is our responsibility to be the voice of everyone in Tidewater who needs a home. So, I’m asking you — the members of this association — to join me in raising our voice for our industry, and for our customers. Affordability, value, choice. That is our message. They are important to our customers but also are important to our success over the long term. When we call on you to help us with our local and state regulatory issues, please step up. Be counted. The leadership of TBA cannot do this alone. We need the collective voice of all of our members to make things happen. On the horizon, there is a rising tide. Now is the time to lay the groundwork for a prosperous future for our industry and our community. We may not have much say in what happens in Washington, D.C., or on Wall Street, but we can make sure that our voice is heard loud and clear in Hampton Roads. Here is where we can use our voice for Dominique and Kevin, and others like them, who are working hard and doing all of the right things to pursue the American dream of home ownership. Together we can all speak for them, and assure this rising tide that’s coming does, indeed, lift all boats.

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Cornerstone recruiters defy the odds with record-breaking effort The annual TBA Board / Cornerstone Foundation Holiday Social set the tone for a successful 2009 year with the announcement that recruiters surpassed the $125,000 goal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bringing in a total of $135,000 in support for TBA and its builder services and advocacy efforts. Cornerstone members are listed in the front of The Tidewater Builder magazine each month.

Recruiters who were recognized for their efforts are: Mac Weaver Wells Fargo ..................................................... $25,000 Ted Yoder Monarch Bank/Monarch Mortgage ............. $25,000 Pam Pekrun Dominion Virginia Power ............................. $25,000 Wayne Humphreys TowneBank ................................................... $20,000 Sam Scott BB&T . ............................................................. $15,000 Mike Kos Fulton Bank/Fulton Mortgage ...................... $10,000 Trent Dudley Wachovia ........................................................ $10,000 Toby Harris New American Mortgage................................. $5,000

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1. Susan Keel, Rich Rogers, BB & T; Emil Viola, Vico Construction 2. Howard Sykes, Michael Levy, Sykes Bourdon and Ahern; Larry Hill, L.R. Hill Custom Builders 3. Reese Smith, Reese Smith Construction; Shirley Sasser, TowneBank 4. Paulette Frantz, Dominion Virginia Power; Bonnie Edwards, Virginia Natural Gas; and Holly Hoy, Dominion Virginia Power 5. Michael Carr, iLevel by Weyerhauser; Kim Ballinger and Ron Difava, Stock Building Supply 6. TBA President Pete Kotarides; Ted Yoder, Monarch Bank; Shirley Sasser, TowneBank; Mike Kos, Fulton Bank; Trent Dudley, Wachovia; Suzanne Waterfield, BB&T. 7. Fred Napolitano, Richard Olivieri, Doyle Hull 4

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Meet Pete, TBA’s 2009 president: Building is in his blood

Following, Kotarides answers a few questions to help members know him a little better as he prepares to lead in 2009: Describe a day-in-the-life of Pete A. Kotarides: Read the news online, chat with my dad, have lunch with my brother and cousins, and race home to see Sarah. In between, I try to get some work done. How many houses do you build a year? We’ve closed as many as 80 in a year, but more recently around 15 houses and 200 apartments. Where did you go to high school? Norfolk Academy Where did you go to college? University of Virginia Favorite subject? In college, I enjoyed federal taxation. Proudest TBA moment? Homearama 2002 developer. Current civic activities? Board member of local UVA alumni club, board member of Greater Norfolk Corp. Describe your perfect day off: Beach, umbrella and a good book

(From left) 2009 TBA President Pete A. Kotarides (left) likes that he works with his kin, who also happen to be his best friends -- (from left) cousin Pete O., brother Petro, and cousin Basil -- in the Kotarides family business.

Building is more than just a livelihood for Pete A. Kotarides of Kotarides Builders. It’s the only job he’s ever known. The 37-year-old builder and Virginia Beach native says he’s an exclusive employee of the family-run business where he works with his younger brother, Petro, and his cousins, Pete O. and Basil.“One of the great joys of my life is having the opportunity to work together with them,” he says.“Not only do I get to work at a job that I love, but I get to do it with partners who are my best friends.” Kotarides says he began working when he was 12, earning $5 a day picking up nails — “these were the days before they had nail guns” — and all the video games he could play at the Putt-Putt near Military Circle on the way home. His father, Alex, and his Uncle Odysseus have been home builders since 1963 and have built thousands of homes for Hampton Roads families since then. The Kotarides patriarchs, who inspired Pete A. to remain in the business, worked side by side with the four younger men, teaching them the ropes of home building from the bottom up.“I would not be here today without their guidance and generosity,” Kotarides stresses. “Both of them have been role models for me at work and, most importantly, in life.” It’s these elder men’s philosophy that gives the younger Kotarides the strength and determination to stay the course. “They’ve been through many business cycles in their lives,” he says, “and they serve to remind us that these downturns don’t last forever.” Kotarides lives with his wife, Sarah, in Ocean Park section of Virginia Beach, where he’s lived the past five years.

Favorite family activity? Cruising through Broad Bay Favorite vacation spot? Capri Favorite hobby? Reading Favorite movie? “Caddyshack” Favorite TV show? “Squawk Box” on CNBC, a morning tradition Favorite restaurant and food? Pop’s Diner at Lynnhaven for the best waffles in town. When I’m not eating breakfast, One Fish Two Fish is my favorite. Biggest pet peeve? Asking for Diet Coke and getting Diet Pepsi Last smart thing you did? Marry Sarah Last not-so-smart thing you did? Marry an attorney What are you looking forward to the most during your term as TBA president? I am most excited about the opportunity to get to meet many of our members during this upcoming year. january/february 2009 5

Meet the TBA 2009 Executive Committee Tidewater Builders Association ushered in its officers for 2009 during the annual Builders Ball at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center Dec. 6. Pete A Kotarides succeeds Edward R. Sadler as president. Following are brief bios of the new Executive Committee members.

Pete A. Kotarides, president Pete A. Kotarides is a partner in Kotarides Builders, a family-owned company that’s been building homes since 1963. He served as TBA vice president in 2008, treasurer in 2007, secretary in 2006, and as an executive appointee in 2004 and 2005. Kotarides’ firm was involved in Homearama in 2002 and 1998, as developer of Warrington Hall and builder of the Charity House in 1998. His firm also built the 2007 Scholarship House to benefit the TBA Scholarship Foundation. Kotarides is also the incoming president of the Building Industry Insurance Association Inc., Association Publishing Inc. and the Virginia Builder and Remodelers Program Inc. He will serve as a director on the boards of the National Association of Home Builders and the Home Builders Association of Virginia. He also will serve as vice chair of the TBA Nominating Committee and the TBA Political Action Committee. The Virginia Beach resident is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in commerce. He is active in the University of Virginia Alumni Club of Tidewater, Greater Norfolk Corp. and HRACRE.

He joined the TBA board in 2000 as chair of the Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council. In 2008, he received the TMHC Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2001, Halprin was named TMHC’s Multifamily Executive of the Year and in 1995 he won TMHC’s Property Manager of the Year. Additionally, Halprin was an HBAV multifamily representative for four years. The Norfolk resident earned a degree in business administration from Old Dominion University in 1974. He enjoys reading and golf.

James E. Jackson, associate vice president

James E. Jackson is president of Superior Equipment Sales Inc. A TBA member for eight years, Jackson joined the TBA board of directors in 2006 as an HBAV director. He will serve as co-vice chair of the Membership/Retention Committee. Jackson has served several years as vice chair of the Big Home Shows Committee and as co-vice chair of the Building Trades Academy Committee. The Chesapeake resident is active in the Las Gaviotas Civic League, the American Lung Association and the American Cancer Society. Jackson is a graduate of Virginia Tech, William H. Halprin, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in vice president William H. Halprin, mechanical engineering. In his spare senior vice president time, he enjoys traveling, biking, fishing of S.L. Nusbaum Realty and golf. Co., served as TBA treasurer in 2008, secretary Charles J. Miller II, treasurer Charles J. “Chuck” in 2007 and as a TBA Miller II, president of executive appointee in Miller Custom Homes, 2005 and 2006. He will has been a TBA memserve on HBAV’s board ber since 1995. He of directors and as an HBAV legislative served as TBA secrerepresentative.Additionally, he will chair tary in 2008 and as an both the Builders Ball Task Force and executive appointee in the Membership/Retention Committee. 6

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2006 and 2007. Miller will serve as chair of the Legislative Committee, vice chair of the Builders Ball Task Force and covice chair of the Membership/Retention Committee. A TBA Life Spike with more than 600 accumulated credits, Miller has built homes in Homearama in 2000, 2002, 2007 and 2008. In addition, he was founding member and 2008 chair of TBA’s Green Building Council. In 2009, he will serve as a member of HBAV’s board of directors and as an HBAV legislative representative. Miller attended Tidewater Community College and Old Dominion University. He enjoys boxing, golf, scuba diving and traveling.

S.L. Cohen, secretary S. L. “Sam” Cohen of Joey Corp. has been a member of TBA since 1990. He served as a TBA executive appointee in 2007 and 2008. He first joined the TBA board in 1999 as an elected builder director. Cohen has built in Homearama since 1997, served as chair of the Homearama Committee in 2002, 2003, and again in 2008, and built the 2000 Charity House. He also helped build the 2005 TBA Scholarship House to benefit the TBA Scholarship Foundation. A Chesapeake resident, Cohen served on the board of Kempsville Church of Christ and enjoys working with his son’s stock racecar team.

Steven E. Lawson, executive appointee Steven E. Lawson is president of The Lawson Cos., a developer of single- and multifamily housing communities. Lawson joined TBA in 1993 and was named to the TBA board of direc-

tors in 2007 as an elected builder director. He will serve as an elected builder director in 2009. He has served as a member of NAHB’s Housing Finance Committee and Mortgage Roundtable. He also has chaired the NAHB Housing Credit Group, the NAHB Multifamily Finance Subcommittee and the NAHB Affordable Housing Subcommittee. The Virginia Beach resident earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA from Duke University. Charitable organizations he is involved in include the Virginia Beach Foundation, the Nancy Bush Lawson Memorial Fund and the Virginia Beach Workforce Housing Working Group. He enjoys boating, hunting and flying.

Edward R. Sadler, immediate past president Edward R. Sadler is president of Sadler Building Corp. He has served on the TBA board of directors since 2002. He was TBA president in 2008, vice president in 2007, treasurer in 2006 and secretary in 2005. The Virginia Beach resident graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in biology and science education. Sadler enjoys snow skiing and racquetball.

2009 TBA scholarship applications available Do you know a local high school senior going to college who needs financial assistance? If so, please go to the TBA Web site at www.tbaonline.org. Under the scholarships link, there is an application and information that may be printed out. Senior guidance counselors at all local high schools and ACCESS college advisers also should have the applications and information. All applications must be received by Friday, March 20, 2009. Any questions may be directed to Mary Hearring at 420-2434, ext. 281, or mhearring@tbaonline.org.

New TBA directors appointed Each year,Tidewater Builders Association appoints eight members — four builders and four associates — to serve on its board of directors for two-year terms. A total of 16 members serve as elected directors. Half are newly appointed and the other half are fulfilling the second year of their terms. The newly installed TBA builder and associate directors highlighted here are joining builder directors Tuck Bowie of Terry/Peterson Cos., Dennis Graf of Graf Construction Co. Inc. and Stephen Quick of Stephen Alexander Homes LLC. Scott Brooker of SGB Homes is new to the TBA board of directors and will complete the unexpired term of S.L.“Sam” Cohen and associate directors Scott M. Gandy of Stock Building Supply, Brenda K. Reid of William E. Wood New Home Sales Division and H. Mac Weaver II of Wells Fargo Real Estate Group.Thomas W. Dye of Ferguson Enterprises Inc. will complete the unexpired term of James E. Jackson. The 2009 NAHB directors for TBA are Jeffrey W. Ainslie, William “Toby” Harris, John W. “Chip” Iuliano III, Pete A. Kotarides, John E. Olivieri, Jeffrey J. Wermers and Robert A. Widener. Harris is new to the TBA board. The 2009 NAHB alternate directors for TBA are W. Trent Dudley, Larry R. Hill, I. Resse Smith Jr., Erin Widener Speckhart and Norfolk City Councilman Donald L. Williams. The 2009 HBAV directors for TBA are John W. Ainslie Jr., William H. Halprin, Pete A. Kotarides, Charles J. “Chuck” Miller II, John C. Napolitano, Richard E. Olivieri and Jeffrey J. Wermers. Pamla H. Pekrun will serve a second consecutive year as HBAV associate director. Christopher J. Dembitz will serve as HBAV multifamily representative. In addition to serving as an elected builder director, Christopher J. Ettel will serve a second consecutive term in 2009 as chair of the Remodelers Council. Debbie Gordon will serve a second consecutive term in 2009 as chair of the Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council. Michael D. Newsome will serve a sixth term as TBA Scholarship Foundation chair. C. Grigsby Scifres will continue to serve as TBA general counsel.

G. Robert Aston Jr., associate director G. Robert Aston is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of TowneBank. Founded in 1999, TowneBank is currently the largest community bank in Hampton Roads. Aston has been a community banker in this area for more than 45 years. A TBA member since 1999, Aston was named TBA Member of the Year in 2003. He has been active as chair of the TBA Investment Committee. He was first appointed to serve on the TBA board of directors in 2003. The Portsmouth resident has played an active role in improving the quality of health, education and youth athletics in the community. He is currently a director of Portsmouth Partnership, Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation and the Hampton Roads Partnership. He also is chairman of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum; chairman of Commerce Bank Foundation and the TowneBank Foundation; and a trustee and past president of the Old Dominion University Intercollegiate Foundation.

Scott G. Brooker, builder director Scott G. Brooker is new to the TBA board of directors. He has been a TBA member for three years and is president of SGB Homes, a single-family home builder with branches in remodeling and light commercial construction. Brooker is involved with Habitat for Humanity and Equi-Kids. He has received Generous Support Awards from Habitat for Humanity in 2007 and 2008. He also is a member of the Spike Club. The Chesapeake resident enjoys coaching soccer and mentoring young adults in the community. january/february 2009

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J. Gregory Dodd, associate director J. Gregory Dodd is vice president of Horton & Dodd P.C., a civil engineering and surveying firm. A past co-vice chair of the TBA Legislative Affairs Committee and chair of the Portsmouth Municipal Affairs Committee, Dodd first served on the TBA board of directors Dodd in 2000. He was chair of the TBA Site Development Subcommittee for several years. He also has served as vice chair of the Chesapeake Municipal Affairs Committee since 2004. The Chesapeake resident earned his bachelor’s and masters’ degrees in engineering from Old Dominion University.

Thomas W. Dye, associate director Thomas W. Dye, branch manager for Ferguson Enterprises Inc. of Virginia Beach, served as TBA associate vice president in 2007 and 2008. He was first named to the TBA board of directors in 2005, chaired the Home Show Committee from 2005 to 2008 and served on the Picnic Committee from Dye 1999 to 2004. In 2007 and 2008, he served as co-vice chair of the Membership/Retention Committee. Dye has previously served as TBA associate director. The Virginia Beach resident has a business degree from Radford University. He enjoys surfing, snowboarding and playing the guitar.

Christopher J. Ettel, builder director and chair of the Remodelers Council A TBA member since 2001, Christopher J. Ettel is a partner of VB Homes, a residential architecture, renovation and custom home building company. The company celebrated Ettel its 20-year anniversary in 2008. In addition to his builder director duties in 2009, Ettel will serve a second consecutive term as chair of the Remodelers Council. He has chaired the Young Designers Scholarship Competition Subcommittee for the past four years, and is a past vice chair of the Remodelers Council. The Virginia Beach resident graduated from James Madison University and enjoys golf, skiing, tennis and yoga. He is active in the Virginia Beach School Education Foundation and the Star of the Sea Catholic Church.

William Harris, NAHB director A member of TBA for seven years, William “Toby” Harris is new to the board of directors. Harris, who’s with New American Mortgage, has been active in the Builders Ball Committee since 2007. He is a graduate of the University of TenHarris 8

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nessee with a degree in economics. The Virginia Beach resident volunteers for Virginia Beach Search and Rescue, Project Lifesaver and the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Department.

Pete O. Kotarides, builder director Pete O. Kotarides is a vice president of Kotarides Builders LLC, which was involved in Homearama in 2002 and 1998, as developer of Warrington Hall and builder of the Charity House, respectively. He first joined the TBA board of directors in 2003. Kotarides served as the 2003 vice chair of the Young Designers’ Scholarship Competition Subcommittee. In 2004 and Kotarides 2005, he chaired the PAC Fall Golf Committee, and has served as vice chair of the Virginia Beach Municipal Affairs Committee for the last three years. Locally, Kotarides serves on the Bank of Hampton Roads Virginia Beach Advisory Board. Kotarides earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond. The Virginia Beach resident enjoys golf, mountain biking and water sports.

Lucky C. Peterson, builder director Lucky C. Peterson is new to the board of directors. He is the senior vice president of Terry/Peterson Cos., a land, commercial and multifamily development company. He has been a TBA member for eight years and participated in the 2007 TBA Membership Drive. Peterson is also steadily accumulating Spike credits. Locally, he is involved with the Urban Land Institute and Habitat Peterson for Humanity. The Virginia Beach resident graduated from Randolph-Macon College with a bachelor’s degree in business/economics. Peterson enjoys boating, golfing, softball and motorcycles.

Samuel G. Scott, associate director

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Samuel G. Scott is senior vice president and credit officer of BB&T, a regional bank that offers commercial and consumer loan, deposit, insurance and investment services. Scott has been a member of TBA since 1998 and was first named to the board in 2004. He has served on the NAHB board and the Investment Committee for three years, as well as the Cornerstone Membership Com-

mittee. Scott is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. The Norfolk resident graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor’s degree in commerce and from Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He also enjoys photography, travel and sports.

Issues and Actions Edward O. Yoder, associate director Edward O. Yoder, president and CEO of Monarch Mortgage, has been a TBA member since 1991. He was named to the TBA Yoder board in 2000 and served as associate vice president in 2003 and 2004. Yoder also has chaired the Stanley Awards Committee the past two years. He served a combined five years as vice chair and chair of the Mid-Atlantic Home and Garden Show Committee. He also served as vice chair of the Membership Committee, co-vice chair of Casino Night Committee and has been a Cornerstone Foundation member since 1998. The Virginia Beach native earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from East Carolina University. He most enjoys riding horses with his three daughters, Lily, Savannah and Camille. He also enjoys golfing and surfing.

Builder Services success story PARTIES IMPACTED: Contractors who need a demolition permit. ADVOCATE: Chris Ettel, president of VB Homes and chairman of the Remodelers Council. ISSUE: Ettel was starting a new custom home and needed to first demolish the existing house on the property. In order to do this, he had to get disconnect letters from the city of Virginia Beach and the utility companies, something that was turning into a difficult Ettel task. VB Homes was approaching a deadline and needed to move the project along. ACTION TAKEN: Ettel called Barb York of TBA’s Builder Services Division about the cumbersome delays. She was able to get in touch with the proper people at each utility. Ettel received one letter by week’s end and the other notifications by the beginning of the following week. He was then able to move forward with his demolition project. COMMENT: “Barb and TBA came to rescue by contacting the right people to expedite disconnect letters so we could obtain our demolition permit. I’ve called them for help on numerous occasions and they always make me feel my problem is their priority No. 1. Their communication and follow-up are excellent. They quickly get on it and tackle the problem head on.” If you or your company have a building or development issue you would like help resolving or a question you need answered, please contact TBA’s Builder Services Specialist Barbara York at 305-9015, or byork@ tbaonline.org.

Debbie Gordon, chair of Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council Debbie Gordon is regional property director of The Breeden Co. A TBA member Gordon for 12 years, she has served as TMHC vice chair for two years, has been the TMHC programs and activities chair and is on the 3Ms Committee. This will be her second term as chair of TMHC. The Chesapeake resident is involved with Jolliff United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association. Gordon is an Old Dominion University graduate with a degree in marketing and business administration. She enjoys spending time with her family, decorating and reading.

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Tidewater Builders Association

2008 Builders Ball and Installation of Officers Dec. 6, 2008 Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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2007 President John Ainslie presents the official Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrapbook to 2008 President Ed Sadler.

The Honorable Terrie Suit administers the oath of office to TBA President Pete A. Kotarides. Suit was recognized earlier in the evening for her work on housing policy in the Virginia General Assembly.

Time for a Change revs up the atmosphere with Motown sounds and other dance classics.

Alex Kotarides and his son, Pete, and Mac Weaver and his wife, Anita, pause for a photo. Board members await their installation. 10

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TBA Vice President Bill Halprin and his wife, JeriJo, take a break.

LaVeryl Brown of Bank of America and her husband, Mark, cut the rug.

Robert and Nancy Hall visit with Norfolk City Council’s Randy Wright.

As always, the electric slide proves to be a crowd favorite.

There to support the new president are his wife, Sarah Kotarides, her parents, Victor and Joy Lepere, and Pete’s parents, Eleni and Alex. Member of the Year Les Dossey (left) of Sandler Training Institute, visits with Grig Scifres of Williams Mullen. Dossey was recognized for volunteering with the staff of the Building Trades Academy and with a builders’ focus group.

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this evening possible: Cocktail Hour: Gateway Bank Mortgage; Hors d’oeuvres: Kotarides Builders L.L.C.;Video: City of Norfolk Department of Development;Wine: Greenwich Supply Corp.; Diamond Dominion Virginia Power, Smith & Keene Inc.; Platinum: Ferguson Enterprises Inc., Stock Building Supply; Gold:The Ainslie Group, Clark Whitehill Enterprises Inc., SunTrust Real Estate Finance Group, Superior Equipment Sales Inc., Townebank-Townebank Mortgage, Wells Fargo Real Estate Group; Silver: Area Builders of Tidewater Inc., Bay Disposal Inc., The Lawson Cos., Miller Custom Homes, Riverside Brick And Supply Co., Sadler Building Corp., WBR Insurance; Bronze: Associated Development Management Corp., Bayside Building Corp., Dominion Building Group Inc., Joey Corp., Mechanical Service Co. Inc.; Friends of the President: Atlantic Railing, Capital Concrete Inc., Hoggard/Eure Associates P.C., Legacy East L.L.C., Reese Smith Construction L.L.C., Staples Tub Services, Stephen Alexander Homes,Tidewater Floors Inc., Vico Construction Corp. and Virginia Door

(from left) Katherine Wachter, guest, Brenda Reid, William E. Wood, Lisa Parker, TowneBank, and Audra Flynn, Strickland Floor Covering.

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TIDEWATER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 2009 Chairs/Vice Chairs

THE CORNERSTONE FOUNDATION Chair: Fred Napolitano Sr. Recruiting Vice Chair: Mac Weaver Members: Trent Dudley, Toby Harris, Wayne Humphreys, Mike Kos, Pam Pekrun, Sam Scott and Ted Yoder Staffed by: Sandra Amidon BIG HOME SHOWS COMMITTEE Chair: Jim Jackson Staffed by: Sandra Amidon BUILDER/BANKER PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE Chair: Pete A. Kotarides Staffed by: Channing Pfeiffer BUILDERS BALL TASK FORCE Chair: Bill Halprin Vice Chair: Chuck Miller Staffed by: Sandra Amidon BUILDING TRADES ACADEMY COMMITTEE Co-Chairs: Anthony Burfoot and Chuck Miller Co-Vice Chairs: Scott Gandy and Jim Jackson Staffed by: Tony Davis BYLAWS COMMITTEE Chair: Grig Scifres Staffed by: Channing Pfeiffer CHARITY GOLF COMMITTEE Chair: Dennis Graf Co-Vice Chairs: Dick Adams and Jean Brackins Staffed by: Tony Davis CHESAPEAKE MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Stephen Quick Co-Vice Chairs: Greg Dodd and Erin Widener Speckhart Staffed by: Claudia Cotton DEVELOPERS COUNCIL Chair: John Olivieri Vice Chair: Tuck Bowie Staffed by: Claudia Cotton

HOMEARAMA SITE SELECTION SUBCOMMITTEE Chair: Herb Watson Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

REMODELERS COUNCIL Chair: Chris Ettel Vice Chair: Don Landle Staffed by: Claudia Cotton

HW10 CLAIMS ADVISORY TASK FORCE Chair: John Ainslie Staffed by: Patty Letchworth

SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Chair: Michael Newsome Staffed by: Mary Prier

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE Chair: Bob Aston Members: Paul Farrell, Bill Halprin, Pete A. Kotarides, Mike Rashkind and Sam Scott Staffed by: Randy Latham

ENDOWMENT SUBCOMMITTEE Chair: Fred Napolitano II Staffed by: Mary Prier

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Chuck Miller Vice Chair: Sam Cohen Staffed by: Claudia Cotton HBAV Legislative Representatives: Sam Cohen, Bill Halprin, Chuck Miller, John Napolitano and John Olivieri Alternates: Jeff Ainslie, John Ainslie, Pete A. Kotarides, Ed Sadler and Jeff Wermers

TMHC SCHOLARSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE Chair: Debbie Gordon Staffed by: Mary Prier YOUNG DESIGNERS’ SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION SUBCOMMITTEE Chair: Chris Ettel Staffed by: Mary Prier

NEW BUILDING TASK FORCE Chair: Bob Widener Staffed by: Channing Pfeiffer

SHELTER RESPONSE FOUNDATION Chair: Chris Dembitz Staffed by: Mary Prier

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Chair: Ed Sadler Vice Chair: Pete A. Kotarides Members: John Ainslie, Chip Iuliano, John Olivieri, Jeff Wermers and Bill Halprin (upon acceptance of nomination for TBA President) Staffed by: Channing Pfeiffer

STANLEY AWARDS GALA COMMITTEE Chair: Ted Yoder Co-Vice Chairs: Trent Dudley and Toby Harris Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

NORFOLK MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Sam Cohen Staffed by: Claudia Cotton PAC FALL GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE Chair: Lucky Peterson Vice Chair: Pam Pekrun Staffed by: Claudia Cotton

GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL Chair: Allen Loree Board Liaison: Chuck Miller Staffed by: Claudia Cotton

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Chair: Vince Napolitano Vice Chair: Pete A. Kotarides Staffed by: Claudia Cotton

HOMEARAMA COMMITTEE Chair: Sam Cohen Vice Chair: Jamie Iuliano Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

PORTSMOUTH MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Steve Lawson Staffed by: Claudia Cotton

HOMEARAMA AWARDS SUBCOMMITTEE Chair: Brenda Reid Vice Chair: Kelly Warren Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

PRESIDENTIAL BLUE RIBBON BTA TASK FORCE Chair: Jeff Ainslie Staffed by: Tony Davis

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SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION SUBCOMMITTEE Chair: Reese Smith Vice Chair: Scott Brooker Staffed by: Mary Prier

MEMBERSHIP/RETENTION COMMITTEE Chair: Bill Halprin Co-Vice Chairs: Jim Jackson and Chuck Miller Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK COMMITTEE Chair: Pam Pekrun Vice Chair: Chris Dembitz Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE SUBCOMMITTE Chair: Ed Sadler Staffed by: Mary Prier

SUFFOLK, FRANKLIN, SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: Tuck Bowie Vice Chair: Reese Smith Staffed by: Claudia Cotton TIDEWATER MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL Chair: Debbie Gordon Vice Chair: Mike Devine Staffed by: Claudia Cotton VIRGINIA BEACH MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Chair: John Ainslie Vice Chair: Pete O. Kotarides Staffed by: Claudia Cotton YOUNG BUILDING INDUSTRY COUNCIL Chair: to be determined Staffed by: Sandra Amidon

TBA CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2009 JANUARY 20-23 NAHB International Builders Show, Las Vegas, Nevada 20 TMHC Associates Meeting 21 TMHC Executive Committee FEBRUARY 5 Green Building Council 9 TBA Executive Committee Meeting TBA 1st Quarter Board of Directors Meeting 10 Remodelers Council 13-15 Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show, Virginia Beach Convention Center 17 TMHC Associates Meeting 18 TMHC Executive Committee 19 Quarterly Builder Breakfast Developers Council MARCH 5 Green Building Council 10 New Member Orientation, Remodelers Council 17 TMHC Associates Meeting 18 TMHC Executive Committee 19 HBAV 1st Quarter Board of Directors Meeting, Fredericksburg, VA Developers Council 25 Reverse Trade Show APRIL 2 Green Building Council 14 Remodelers Council 15 TMHC Executive Committee 16 Developers Council 21 TMHC Associates Meeting MAY 7 Green Building Council 11 TBA Executive Committee Meeting TBA 2nd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting 12 New Member Orientation Remodelers Council 14 Quarterly Builder Breakfast 19 TMHC Associates Meeting 20 TBA Charity Golf Tournament, Sewells Point TMHC Executive Committee 21 Developers Council 26-31 NAHB Spring Board of Directors Meeting, Washington, DC JUNE 2 Scholarship Awards Breakfast, Town Point Club 4 Green Building Council 8 TBA Executive Committee Meeting TBA Board of Directors/Cornerstone Foundation Mid-Year Reception, Steinhilberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thalia Acres Inn 9 Remodelers Council 12 TBA Festival in the Park, Chesapeake City Park 16 TMHC Associates Meeting 17 TMHC Executive Committee 18 Developers Council 21-24 HBAV Annual Convention, Hilton Head, SC 22 HBAV 2nd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting, Hilton Head, SC JULY 2 Green Building Council

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New Member Orientation Remodelers Council TMHC Executive Committee Developers Council TMHC Associates Meeting TMHC Associates Showcase/Awards Banquet/ RAM Graduation, Virginia Beach Convention Center

AUGUST 6 Green Building Council 11 Remodelers Council 13 Quarterly Builder Breakfast 18 TMHC Associates Meeting 19 TMHC Executive Committee 20 Developers Council SEPTEMBER 3 Green Building Council 8 Remodelers Council 10 PAC Fall Golf Outing 14 TBA Executive Committee Meeting TBA 3rd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting 15 New Member Orientation TMHC Associates Meeting 16 TMHC Executive Committee 17 HBAV 3rd Quarter Board of Directors Meeting, Williamsburg, VA Developers Council 18 Homearama Gala Charity Preview 19-Oct.4 Homearama 30-Oct.4 NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting, Chicago, IL OCTOBER 1 Green Building Council 13 Remodelers Council 15 Developers Council 20 TMHC Associates Meeting 21 TMHC Executive Committee 29 TBA Oyster Roast NOVEMBER 4 New Director Orientation 5 Green Building Council 6 HBAV 4th Quarter Board of Directors Meeting/ Installation of 2010 Officers/Hall of Fame Induction, Richmond, VA 6-8 Mid-Atlantic Home, Remodeling and Interior Design Show Virginia Beach Convention Center 10 New Member Orientation Remodelers Council 13 2010 Executive Committee Planning Session 16 TBA Executive Committee Meeting TBA 4th Quarter Board of Directors Meeting 17 TMHC Associates Meeting 18 TMHC Executive Committee 19 Quarterly Builder Breakfast Developers Council DECEMBER 3 Green Building Council 4 Builders Ball, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront 9 Remodelers Council 17 Developers Council ~ALL DATES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE~

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There’s something for everyone at the Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show More than 25,000 guests are expected at the Virginia Beach Convention Center Feb. 1315 for this year’s Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show, presented by Certified Angus Beef. One of the largest consumer shows in the region, the event is produced by Tidewater Builders Association and the Virginia Horticultural Foundation. It will feature nearly 500 exhibits of products and services for the home and garden, as well as cooking demonstrations, educational seminars and entertainment for all ages, with a special focus on “going green.”

Forty billboards throughout Hampton Roads are spreading the word about The Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show. It’s part of a comprehensive advertising campaign estimated by Mackey Ink agency to reach 98 percent of women in Hampton Roads ages 35-64 over 15 times each.

Award-winning actor and activist Ed Begley Jr. will describe how simple and cheap “going green” can be and the importance of “living simply so others may simply live.” Begley currently stars in his own reality TV show on HGTV, where he demonstrates his techniques for saving the environment. At the end of his presentation, he’ll be available to sign his book, Living Like Ed. (Saturday only.) Kids young and old will be enthralled with the fur-flying antics of the Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show. These former pound puppies will perform hair-raising feats including Frisbee maneuvers, highjump challenges, jump roping and grand prix racing.The world-class stunt dogs have thrilled audiences on the Tonight Show, Animal Planet’s Pet Star, ESPN, Fox Sports’ You Gotta See This! and ABC’s Monday Night Football. Brian “Wall Wizard” Santos will show audiences how to make magic with just a little bit of hocus pocus, paint and a wall. A fourth-generation decorative artist, contractor and author, he’ll show how to use simple decorating techniques to transform a home, followed with “green ways” to safely dispose of paint. Santos has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today Show, as well as HGTV’s Smart Solutions.

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Architectural psychologist and Feng-shui consultant Sally Fretwell will demonstrate how to change your home into a happy and alluring environment. For 25 years, she has traveled nationwide consulting and teaching courses on interior design and feng-shui. She has written The Power of Color and Growing Green: A Garden of Natural Paint Colors. Wine enthusiasts will have the chance to sample vineyard varieties directly from the farm, without leaving Virginia Beach. For an additional $5, adults can taste wines from the seven wineries being featured by the Virginia Farm Wineries Council. The wines also will be available for purchase. Certified Angus Beef will again sponsor its “Beef for a Year” drawing, with one lucky winner receiving $600 in coupons for Certified Angus Beef products from Farm Fresh. Chef Scott Popovic will demonstrate how to select the best beef, properly cook it and pair it with wine. Attendees also will have the chance to make their own spice blends to create a complimentary signature steak rub. “Cooking with Kids” recipe contest, where five local families vie for prizes of Certified Angus Beef coupons good at Farm Fresh and gift cards from Toys R Us. Young chefs and their adult helpers will prepare their favorite dish at home featuring Certified Angus Beef and present it to judges Sunday, Feb. 15. Families interested in competing must first

submit their dishes by Monday, Feb. 2, to be considered. For contest information and rules, visit the TBA Web site at www. tbaonline.org

Plus! • TBA’s Green Building Council display will be highlighting techniques and new features to promote energy efficiency. A framework of a home will feature exhibits and experts inside. • Colorful feature gardens and an orchid conservatory greenhouse from Old Dominion University. • Children’s activities including face painting, crafts and entertainment, hosted by local children’s organizations. • Artist Alley – original art depicting horticultural themes by some of the region’s leading artists -- available for sale at the event. • Garden exhibit booths featuring flowers, plants, and garden arts and crafts. • Competitions galore! A chance to take home top honors and bragging rights at the show’s floral design competitions. • Displays by garden club members from the Tidewater District will be rated by accredited flower show judges with National Garden Clubs. Winners of the competition, sponsored by the Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs, will receive ribbons and monetary prizes.

Hours: Feb. 13 & 14 10 a.m. to 9 p .m. Feb. 15. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $10 for one day, $17 for a two-day pass and $23 for a three-day pass. Children 12 and under free. Active-duty military and senior citizens get a $1 discount. On Cox Friday, a Cox bill gets a $2 discount for up to four people. A $1 discount coupon is available at www.tbaonline.org Parking and shuttles free. TBA Members: Each firm will receive 2 free tickets in the mail. Additional tickets are available for $8 in advance from TBA — 50 or more can be purchased for $7 each. Booth space still available! For more information, call 420-2434 or visit www.tbaonline.org.

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Experts share their green insights

Plant yourself down and get ready for your knowledge to grow Horticulturalist, TV personality, author and humorist Felder Rushing will lead the lineup of horticultural experts at the MidAtlantic Home & Flower Show Feb. 13-15 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. A 10th generation Southern gardener and alumnus of Mississippi State University, Rushing recently retired as his state’s consumer horticulturist with the extension service. He is an author of 14 gardening books, including Passalong Plants, Rushing which was honored in 1994 as the best written garden book in the country. Also, Rushing is a host for a call-in radio program on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, which is affiliated with National Public Radio. Rushing has appeared on the Discovery Channel, HGTV and ETV. He is one of the contributing editors of Horticulture Magazine and has written and photographed for several publications, including Better Homes and Gardens. During the show, Rushing will present: • Unkillable Plants for Every Season: No-care, low-care dependable beauties for busy gardeners– In this program, Rushing shares his own secrets of selecting suitable garden plants for “black thumb” gar deners. • Slow Gardening: Take it easy but get more out of your garden through all the seasons – In his famous Southern style, Rushing shares gardening tips, comically detailing his triumphs and tragedies. • Yard Art: The Good, the Bad, and the Unbelievable – The title says it all. • Grow Anything in Anything: Wild and Wacky Container Gardens – Tips for everything, including patio water gardens. In addition to Rushing, an interesting mix of gardeners, educators and horticulturists will take to the various stage areas to share their insights and experiences with local gardening enthusiasts: Dr. Larry Mellichamp, a biology professor and director of the University of North Carolina-Charlotte’s botanical gardens, documented a late summer to trip Australia with many pictures of its unique Mellichamp plant life, which he will share during The Gardens of Australia. Co-author of The Winter Garden, he 16

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also will discuss in a program titled the same how to grow plants that provide texture, pods, fruits, plumes, berries, blossoms, evergreen foliage and even fragrance to stimulate our senses during the year’s coldest months. Mellichamp has done extensive research on rare and endangered plants, has written extensively about plants and has won several teaching awards. Ornamental horticulturist Linda Pinkham’s program, The Thrill of the Hunt for New Plants, features many new and interesting plants — how and where they were discovered — and how plants go from the wild to ultimately end up in garden centers. Now retired, she and husband owned and operated Smithfield Gardens for 30 years. Sponsored by The Virginia Native Plant Society, the program — Native Plants: Food, Folklore, Facts and Fun — will be presented by forager and publisher Vickie Shufer. A naturalist/interpreter for Virginia State Parks, she’ll focus on what our forefathers discovered about native plants, including their many uses and benefits. Dr. William Shear, a biology professor and an internationally recognized expert on spiders, will present And Along Came a Spider…. to teach the audience how to recognize the good ones from the bad ones. Touting to own some of oldest spider fossils known to man, Shear has been featured on the Discovery Channel. Landscape designer and radio show Shear host Scott Price returns this year to present A Yard Equals More Than Three Feet to help change your yard into a garden for all seasons. Price owns SnowsKnows, a horticulture services company founded in 1912 in Charlottesville. His garden center was the winner of Total Landscape Care magazine’s national title of 2008 Landscaper of the Year. He will broadcast his radio garden program from the show. In Take One Container … Add Four Seasons, Virginia Zoo horticulturalist Marie Butler demonstrates how gardeners can take one container and, by adding different plants, keep it refreshing and colorful throughout the year. She’ll share her secrets of plant selecting, planting and design techniques. One lucky gardener will get to

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take the potted creation home. Avid environmentalist Sharon Knowles recycles kitchen waste by feeding it to her earthworms and collecting the compost they produce. Learn about this recycling project involving earthworm castings in Vermiculture – Composting Like Mother Nature Does. A vermiculture starter kit will be given away as a door prize. With Chocolate Desserts on Valentine’s Day, horticulturist and chef Elizabeth Meska plans to “temp our taste buds” on this special day with several of her fantastic creations, including truffles. Meska has had a successful catering business for 10 years and is well-versed in the plant-derived food group of chocolate. Professional floral designer Frances Thrash will demonstrate how to make Seasonal Floral Arrangements. A certified National Garden Club Flower Show instructor, FDT florist and a floral design teacher for Norfolk Botanical Gardens, Thrash is well-known throughout the state. Her arrangements will be given away as door prizes. Master Gardener Bill Smoot of Portsmouth shares his passion for gardening, traveling and photographing with Gardens of the Pacific Northwest, Thrash

a program that features gardens in Seattle and British Columbia, including Dr. Sun Yat Sin Chinese Scholar Garden and the worldfamous Butchart Gardens. In Hostas: 101, Dr. E. Roy Epperson, president of the American Iris Society, discusses how miniature to umbrella-sized Smoot hostas can add color, flowers, texture and fragrance to shade gardens. An avid hosta gardener, he owns KirkLee Gardens, a specialty nursery that sells only hostas and irises. Horticultural educator and curator Steve Urick maintains and oversees more than 1,500 orchids at the Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory on the Old Dominion University campus. All About Orchids covers all aspects of growing orchids from beginner to advanced and also includes an introduction to the conservatory. Virginia Cooperative Extension agent Lynette Swanson of Norfolk shares her list of must-have plants for winter and early spring color surprises in Color for Winter and Spring Gardens. Joining the lineup of speakers, several floral challenges are planned throughout the show featuring three floral arrangers competing against each other and the clock to put together an impromptu floral arrangement. This event is sponsored by The Virginia Federation of Garden Clubs Inc.

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On stage at the Home & Flower Show

11 a.m. Show Awards Garden Stage Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area 11:30 a.m. Biology professor Dr. William Shear And Along Came a Spider…. Upstairs Meeting Room Noon Wall Wizard Brian Santos Painting Secrets Idea Stage Floral Challenge Garden Stage 12:30 p.m. Master Gardener Bill Smoot Gardens of the Pacific Northwest Upstairs Meeting Room 1 p.m. Author Felder Rushing Unkillable Plants for Every Season: No-care, low-care dependable beauties for busy gardeners Garden Stage 2 p.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area Botanical garden director Dr. Larry Mellichamp The Gardens of Australia Upstairs Meeting Room Horticulturalist Marie Butler Take One Container… Add Four Seasons Garden Stage 3 p.m. Wall Wizard Brian Santos Faux Secrets Idea Stage Floral Challenge Garden Stage Felder Rushing Yard Art: The Good, the Bad and the Unbelievable Upstairs Meeting Room 4 p.m. Sharon Knowles Vermiculture – Composting Like Mother Nature Does Garden Stage Ornamental horticulturist Linda Pinkham The Thrill of the Hunt for New Plants Upstairs Meeting Room 5 p.m. Feng-shui expert Sally Fretwell Idea Stage 5:30 p.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area 6:30 p.m. Wall Wizard Brian Santos Wall Covering Secrets Idea Stage 7 p.m. Author Felder Rushing Slow Gardening: Take it easy but get more out of your garden through all the seasons Garden Stage 18

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SATURDAY, FEB. 14 11 a.m. Author Felder Rushing Unkillable Plants for Every Season: No-care, low-care dependable beauties for busy gardeners Garden Stage 11:30 a.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area Noon Wall Wizard Brian Santos Painting Secrets Idea Stage Floral Challenge Garden Stage 12:30 p.m. Botanical garden director Dr. Larry Mellichamp The Winter Garden Upstairs Meeting Room 1 p.m. Horticulturist and chef Elizabeth Meska Chocolate Desserts on Valentine’s Day Garden Stage Chuck Miller Anatomy of a Green Home Green Feature Area 1:30 p.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area 2 p.m. HGTV’s Ed Begley Jr. Going Green – Living Green Idea Stage 3 p.m. Floral Challenge Garden Stage Author Felder Rushing Grow Anything in Anything: Wild and Wacky Container Gardens Upstairs Meeting Room 3:30 p.m. Wall Wizard Brian Santos Faux Secrets Idea Stage 4 p.m. Horticulturist and chef Elizabeth Meska Chocolate Desserts on Valentine’s Day Garden Stage Naturalist Vicky Schufer Native Plants: Food, Folklore, Facts and Fun Upstairs Meeting Room 5 p.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area 6:30 p.m. Wall Wizard Brian Santos Wall Covering Secrets Idea Stage 7 p.m. Author Felder Rushing Slow Gardening: Take it easy but get more out of your garden through all the seasons Garden Stage

SUNDAY, FEB.15 11 a.m. Author Felder Rushing Slow Gardening: Take it easy but get more out of your garden through all the seasons Garden Stage 11:30 a.m. Landscape designer Scott Price A Yard Equals More Than Three Feet Upstairs Meeting Room Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area Noon Wall Wizard Brian Santos Painting Secrets Idea Stage Floral Challenge Garden Stage 12:30 p.m. American Iris Society president Dr. E. Roy Epperson Hostas: 101 Upstairs Meeting Room 1 p.m. Professional floral designer Frances Thrash Seasonal Floral Arrangements Garden Stage Chuck Miller Anatomy of a Green Home Green Feature Area 1:15 p.m. Certified Angus Beef Announces Recipe Contest Winners Idea Stage 1:30 p.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area 2 p.m. Author Felder Rushing Unkillable Plants for Every Season: No-care, low-care dependable beauties for busy gardeners Garden Stage ODU conservatory curator Steve Urick All About Orchids Upstairs Meeting Room 3 p.m. Wall Wizard Brian Santos Faux Secrets Idea Stage Floral Challenge Garden Stage Extension agent Lynette Swanson Color for Winter and Spring Gardens Upstairs Meeting Room 4 p.m. Extreme Canine Stunt Dog Show Feature area 4:30 p.m. Feng-shui expert Sally Fretwell Idea Stage

Ed Begley Jr.: Living green and loving it Hollywood actor and green activist will share eco-friendly tips on Valentine’s Day. By Stacey Enesey Klemenc Ed Begley Jr., the headliner for this year’s Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show, will be at the Virginia Beach Convention Center at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, to share thoughts close to his heart: how easy and inexpensive it is to live green. And Begley should know. He’s been on the cutting edge of green ever since he celebrated the first Earth Day in 1970. “I had a belly full of smog,” says the actor who grew up in Los Angeles, “and had lived through smog for 20 years.” That day he decided he was going to clean up his lifestyle and do his part to help the environment. He started recycling and composting, went on a vegetarian diet and even bought a Taylor-Dunne electric car to tool around in. Then something funny happened along his new environmentally friendly way. “I wound up saving money,” says Begley, who hosts Living With Ed on HGTV. “I didn’t count on that. That part certainly got me hooked.” Today, says the self-proclaimed “greenest guy in Studio City,” his house is chock full of insulation and clad with solar panels. That’s why he was shocked to find out it wasn’t nearly as energy efficient as he thought when he splurged on a professionally conducted whole-home energy audit — something he urges everyone to do. The test, which he says is like a full physical for the home, costs about $1,000. It consists of an infrared camera scan to see where you’re losing heat in the winter and cool air in the summer, a blower door test to determine where air is leaking and duct blasting to find leaks in your air ducts. “I did OK with the test only because I have those solar panels and a small house. But I did poorly per square foot,” he says. The improvements he made on his home were done in the ’80s and ’90s, he explains. “And things have gotten so much better today.” Homeowners can easily and affordably take care of the “low-hanging fruit” in the energy-efficient orchard by swapping out thermostats, using compact fluorescent bulbs or LEDs instead of incandescent lights (which he describes as “little toasters called light bulbs”), installing weather stripping, planting drought-tolerant vegetation and composting.

Builders and developers can do even more. If you decide you’re going to put geothermal systems in a housing project with 20 to 50 homes and do the digging all at once, “The price plummets,” Begley says. And if you add solar panels to the roof during the building phase or incor-

Actor Ed Begley Jr. will share his tips at the home show on Valentine’s Day on how easy and inexpensive it is to live green and live well. He’s so into the movement, the green guru runs his toaster by pedaling a stationary bike each morning. porate other energy-saving features into a new home, you can factor the cost into the mortgage. Even with this housing slump, “People still need homes,” he continues.“And people are drawn to green homes because they are energy efficient. Builders can make their projects more attractive by doing things right from the gitgo.” Things, he continues, like installing energy-efficient windows to help keep utilities in check. Double-pane windows are now the norm around the country, not just for energy efficiency but also for noise abatement. “We live in a noisy world,” he notes. Builders can build homes with extra insulation for a little more money but “they get the bragging rights of saying their homes have an R-value of such and such. Those higher numbers are attractive to buyers,” Begley says. “I’m a fiscal conservative,” he continues. “I live within my budget. Having said that, if builders can incorporate some of these energy-saving things into their homes, they’ll get a bigger bang for their bucks. There’s a lot of green stuff out there that’s affordable and builders are discovering they’re getting their money back and them some by including these features. I tell you, energy-efficient homes move.” Other features builders should incorporate into new homes are Energy Star-rated appliances, sustainably harvested wood or bamboo flooring, recycled carpeting and roofing products, and alternative framing products such as Structural Insulating Panels and Insulated Concrete Forms for increased R-values. Besides selecting sustainable products, Begley says,“Get as much stuff locally as you can. It’s a good business practice. Less trucking things around the country means less pollution for us all. Plus, you’re supporting your neighbors. Buying locally has great advantages.” january/february 2009

Counsel’s Insights Mechanic’s lien 101 Part 2: Blanket liens and subdivisions Last month, this column discussed the procedure for filing mechanic’s liens, the special priority rules of mechanic’s liens and the method of enforcing mechanic’s liens. This month completes the overview of mechanic’s liens by focusing on the special rules that apply to blanket liens. By C. Grigsby Scifres Blanket Liens. Generally a mechanic’s lien only may be filed for work performed under a single contract benefitting a single parcel of property. Where multiple propScifres erties and multiple contracts are involved, separate liens must be filed. However, a lien claimant who complies with the following four rules may file one blanket lien against multiple properties to secure the value of work provided to those properties. First, a contractor only may file a blanket lien against multiple properties where the materials or labor were provided under a single contract and the contract allocated the services to be provided by property. For example, if a contractor is hired to pave four driveways in a subdivision under four separate agreements, then the contractor must file a separated lien against each property. If on the other hand, the paving contractor was hired under a single contract which described the paving for each house individually, then the contractor may file a single blanket lien against the four properties. Second, a contractor only may file a blanket lien against multiple properties where services have actually been provided to each property. Returning to the paving example, if the contractor performs work on only three driveways, but then files a blanket lien against four properties, the lien will be unenforceable because the fourth property received no benefit. The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that when a contractor includes properties in a blanket lien that did not actually receive work or materials, the entire lien is invalid. Third, when a blanket lien is filed it 20

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must apportion the amount of the lien among the properties according to the value of the work actually performed on those properties. If a blanket lien fails to properly apportion the value of work performed on each property, then the total blanket lien will be unenforceable. For example, if our paving contractor files a blanket lien against the four properties, then the contractor must specify the amount of the lien that applies to each property. If the contractor fails to apportion the lien amount to each property, then the blanket lien will be unenforceable. Fourth, if multiple properties are subject to a blanket lien and a property is released from the lien, then the lien amount against the remaining properties must be adjusted or else the whole blanket lien is released. This rule prevents a contractor from releasing a few properties from a blanket lien and then attempting to collect the full amount of the lien from the remaining properties. If the paving contractor has a blanket lien against the four properties and releases one, then the contractor must reduce the total lien amount by the value apportioned to the released property or else the entire blanket lien will be deemed to have been released. Condominiums. By statute, there is a different set of rules for filing a blanket lien against multiple condominium units. A contractor who provides labor or materials for the benefit of multiple condominium units may in two instances file a blanket lien against those units. First, if work is provided under a single contract but affects multiple units, then the contractor may file one blanket lien for the total amount of work performed. The blanket lien will attach to all of the units under the contract and will be apportioned according to guidelines under the Condominium

Act. Unlike the blanket liens described above, there is no requirement for the contractor to apportion the lien amount among the units. Second, any contractor providing labor or materials that benefit the common area elements of a condominium association may file a blanket lien encumbering all of the condominium units regardless of the details of the contract. The amount of the blanket lien filed against all of the units is apportioned by statute, not by the contractor.

What’s the point? Filing a blanket lien against units in a condominium association or properties in a traditional subdivision imposes additional requirements on the filer. While these extra steps make obtaining a valid blanket lien more difficult, it is possible for a contractor to enforce a single lien against multiple properties in a subdivision or condominium. As mentioned in last month’s column, due to their special priority rules, valid mechanic’s liens, which include blanket liens, will have priority over most other liens. As a result, a properly filed blanket lien will take priority over other liens on the properties, including those of the construction lender, creating significant risk for a construction project. However, blanket liens are frequently challenged successfully because the lien claimant has not complied with the additional requirements described above. Retaining competent legal counsel and advice from the beginning is critical to successfully navigating these issues. C. Grigsby Scifres, a partner in the Virginia Beach office of the law firm of Williams Mullen, is Tidewater Builders Association’s general counsel. He specializes in financing, real estate and creditors’ rights matters. He can be reached at gscifres@williamsmullen.com or (757) 473-5370.

In memory:

E. Gilbert Keene Sr. 1917 - 2008

Gil Keene upon his retirement in 1986.

One of the founding members of the Tidewater Builders Association and one of its first associate vice presidents, E. Gilbert Keene Sr., 91, passed away Dec. 16, 2008. He will mostly be remembered as the co-founder of Smith and Keene Electric Service, along with Archie Smith Sr. Currently under the leadership of their two sons, the company celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. Julian Rashkind fondly remembers that in the early days, Keene lived in Newport News and had to take a ferry to the Southside to attend TBA functions because the tunnel wasn’t yet built. He also remembers Keene as an excellent electrician. “He could wire up nine houses in one day — and get them inspected, too,” says Rashkind. Rashkind says Keene is remembered as someone people could count on. “If he promised you something, it was done. Period.” Keene was a member and past president of the Bayside Lions Club. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golf and especially cruising on the water with his wife, Shirley. He was a member of the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church and the Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Most recently, he was a resident of Westminster Canterbury. Keene is survived by his two daughters, Patsy Phelps and her husband, Richard, and Cynthia Keene and her husband, Gregory Mulligan; one son, Emmett Keene and his wife, Bridgett; a sister, Doris Keene; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.hdoliver.com.

Tons of thanks This past November, members of the Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council collected more than 2,700 pounds of food for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia in Norfolk. Holly Point, managed by Drucker & Falk, collected a whopping 244 pounds to benefit the drive, making it the largest single contributor. For their outstanding effort, Holly Point staff will be treated to lunch compliments of the TMHC associate members. Thanks to the following associate members who donated their time to pick up and deliver the items to the food bank: John Casone, Tricia Dixon, Dawn Hutchens and George Pongonis of HD Supply; Jed Sherman of Superior Fitness Systems; Irene Matzgannis of American Furniture Rentals Inc.; Glenda Maye of Resident Data, a ChoicePoint Service; and Elizabeth Hlasnicek of Superior Equipment Sales Inc.

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TMHC celebrates with holiday “spirit” Almost 200 members of the TBA’s Multifamily Housing Council cruised the waterways on The Spirit of Norfolk on Dec. 9 to welcome the holiday season. Besides enjoying lunch, entertainment and the comaraderie of their colleagues, some guests got an early visit from Santa in the form of great raffle prizes. Thank you to the following companies for generously contributing these prizes; ResidentData, HD Supply, Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C., Superior Equipment Sales, Move.com and The Apartment Book and First Atlantic Restoration Inc.

Debbie Gorden, TMHC Chairman, (from right) relaxes with (from left) colleague Kathy Lovko from Breeden Cos., Jocelyn Fetzer, The Apartment Book, and Jamie Kane, Breeden Cos..

TMHC members hit the dance floor.

Whether naughty or nice, many of the guests won presents in the prize drawings.

Representing Superior Equipment were (from left) Elizabeth Hlaznicek, Julie Williams, Jim Jackson and Mike Healy.

First Atlantic Restoration made the scene with (from left) David Collier, Dana Giesinger and Chip Dawley. 22

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Line dancing proves as popular as ever.

Meet a Member Admobile Hampton Roads Company: Admobile Hampton Roads

Get involved and build the vote!

Business contact: Elaine Cayton, president, (757) 321-8034, info@admobileva.com Location: 2748 Sonic Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 The Admobile truck has been used to promote events such as Homearama.

by Chris Woodfin, Government Relations Specialist Company profile: Admobile Hamp- the Commonwealth of Virginia. “Elections are determined by the ton Roads, owned by AHR CommunicaTBA involvement: Admobile is not ones who show up.” tions Inc., provides outdoor advertis- just an advertising company, it is one Since the creation of the its Build ing solutions that connect with today’s of your neighbors. The company takes the Vote Program, TBA has managed to hard-to-reach customers. pride in the Hampton Roads community amass a voter outreach capability of The company’s Admobile truck ads, and supports community initiatives that about 15,000 registered voters across Segway and scooter squads, and street contribute to a positive quality of life South Hampton Roads. While this is an teams drive traffic to Web sites, phone for its employees and fellow citizens. impressive number, it falls short of the lines, stores and events. AHR joined TBA to support the associa20,000-plus TBA members and employAdvertisers use them for branding, tion and its members with advertising promotions, grand openings, events, and public service messages. In its ini- ees who live and work in the region. product launches and recruiting. Com- tial three years, the real estate industry With many legislative issues on the horizon at the local, state and national mitted to reducing our carbon footprint, has been its biggest customer. AHR provides commercial courier and Meet a Member is awarded to the win- levels, it is imperative elected officials delivery services and uses environmen- ner of a drawing conducted at the TBA know TBA is paying attention. The best way to encourage and intally friendly equipment. new member orientations. The next orifluence legislation in a democracy is AHR is certified as a Small Woman and entation is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, March through votes. TBA can only do this Minority (SWaM) Business Enterprise by 10, 2009 at TBA. with the help of each and every member of the association. There are currently about 200 members involved in the Build the Vote Program. Through their involvement, TBA has been able to encourage the voter registration and voter participation of by Mary Hearring, about 15,000 registered voters. It is TBA Scholarship Foundation Director imperative TBA continue to advance Just minutes away from his grandparents, Virginia Beach this effort, so the voice of the shelter native Brent Noll spent a lot of time in his formative years industry will not go unheard on Elecwith his grandfather. “We watched many a football game tion Day. together on Sunday afternoons,” he says, adding that his role In November 2009, the Commonmodel went to Campbell University and then to the Naval wealth of Virginia will elect a new govAcademy before joining the military. ernor, lieutenant governor and attorney “College was always the path to go. My mother stressed general, as well as elect or re-elect the education, and I knew that a college education was required Noll entire 100 members of the House of for a good job and to provide for a family,” says the 2006 Delegates. It is essential that TBA reCox High School graduate who grew up in a single-parent household. main actively involved in supporting His motivational spirit heightened after his grandfather lost his battle to those candidates friendly to the houscancer in 2004. And more recently, Olympic champion Michael Phelps ining industry. spired him to “take action rather than talk.” Noll describes himself as a “take If your company is not currently incharge” person who prefers to lead. volved in the TBA Build the Vote ProCurrently a junior at Virginia Tech majoring in business management, Noll gram, contact Chris Woodfin at 305-9051 has taken flying lessons as well as academic equestrian classes. He is now or cwoodfin@tbaonline.org. He will be riding competitively on the Virginia Tech Equestrian Team and boasts numerhappy to meet with you and discuss the ous ribbons. Future goals include graduating with honors, acquiring a master’s best way for your company to get indegree in business administration and starting his own nonprofit organization volved in this important effort. in Hampton Roads for troubled youth. Joined TBA: August 2008

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BTA graduate achieves all with great determination By Heidi Ketler Antone “Tony” Green is a master multitasker on his way to becoming a master electrician and more. Since 2003, the Building Trades Academy graduate has been working on his journeyman’s license to become an electrician and earn his applied science degree at ECPI College of Technology. His sights are set on combining his electrical and computer knowledge into a smart home technology business. In the meantime, he is operating Quality Plus Cleaning to help his wife make ends meet and care for their young children. “I’m working hard for a reason,” says Green.“It’s all good. I love it. (My children) are definitely on my mind, as far as the future. I definitely plan on having my son follow my footsteps, being independent and financially self-sufficient.” Through the years, Green, 33, has been driven by intense determination to be financially independent. This trait served him well as a BTA student. During his April 2003 graduation, Green received a certificate for achieving the highest grade-point average. He was also named the person most likely to succeed. Since graduation, he’s come full circle. First, he was a student.Then he got a job in a trade. Next, he became a business owner. And now he’s a subcontractor doing work for BTA.

Education leads to jobs After graduating from Princess Anne High School in 1994, Green began independent studies in the paralegal, tourism and travel fields. Upon completion, he found out how competitive the job market was. He changed course when a friend told him about the Building Trades Academy pre-apprenticeship program. The 10- to 12-week program would give Green a solid understanding of the building trades’ basics in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and apartment/building maintenance. It also would assure him gainful employment on graduation day. The “employment” word piqued his interest. Building was familiar territory for Green, whose summer jobs as a teen often involved construction. He enrolled in BTA’s pre-apprenticeship program. During that time, he discovered an interest in electrical work. Upon graduation from the academy in 2003, Green was placed as an electrical apprentice with Web Technologies, a commercial contractor, now under the name ColonialWebb Contractors. He also enrolled in the electrical apprenticeship program at Norfolk Technical and Vocational Center. On top of that, Green decided to enroll in ECPI. “The big buzz at the time was computers Green says. “I always loved computers and was proficient with them. Being in electrical, I thought the two would go hand in hand.” Green earned his apprentice certificate from Norfolk Technical Vocational Center in 2006. He plans to complete his associate’s degree from ECPI within the next six to nine months. He also will have to take the state exam for his journeyman’s license. After working a year as an electrical journeyman, he will be eligible to take the test for his master’s license. 24

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When Tony Green graduated from BTA April 3, 2003, he had highest grade-point average in his class. He also was named the person most likely to succeed.

Student comes full circle Green gained the confidence to become an independent contractor after working for about four years with Electrical Concepts, a small residential contractor. During that stint beginning in 2004, he received encouragement and “on-the-job learning” from owner Keith Wollard, who is a master electrician. Green also identified a need for post-construction cleaning services, the inspiration for his business, Quality Plus Cleaning. “The original concept was for a cleaning service. However, it has evolved into many other things,” says Green. Working in partnership with subcontractors, he is able to provide the experience and know-how for a broad range of services, including electrical work, painting, drywall and insulation installation, landscaping, pressure washing … you name it. Green may have graduated from BTA, but he never really left. “I always come back to (BTA) and let them know my status.” Now, one of his regular clients is Tidewater Builders Association, which operates BTA. Green often is called on to help with the affordable single-family homes BTA students build. Since 2005, the BTA program has constructed two homes in Portsmouth, with a third nearing completion and a fourth just begun. Most of the basic construction work — including electrical — is reserved for the students, Green says. But he pitches in where needed. On the jobsite with the BTA students, Green is mindful it’s a teaching environment. “I want to be there to help the students learn skills and give them moral support,” he says.

Always looking ahead Constantly analyzing conditions and looking for opportunities, Green says he intends to prepare himself professionally for growing consumer demand for smart house and ecofriendly technologies. He understands that such technology is cost prohibitive

for most homeowners and has yet to hit the mainstream. Solar energy and fully integrated systems using coaxial cable and fiber optics to automate a house are examples. He also hopes to ride the wave of new business as every U.S. household converts to high-definition television. “I am definitely looking ahead to the future,” says Green. “I plan to continue my education so I can do bigger and better things.” Heidi Ketler is a freelance writer who lives in Roanoke, Va.

BTA needs your support The Building Trades Academy Inc., a 501-C3 charity, has a mission to deliver workforce education, training and employment services in the building trades to low-income residents of South Hampton Roads to help them get better jobs and develop satisfying careers. Through partnerships with industry, government and community organizations, as well as area businesses, BTA has been able to deliver vocational training that enhances the community and promotes affordable home ownership. To date, the academy has helped more than 3,000 students build better lives for themselves. The TBA program has proven it can make a difference, but it needs contributions to keep this effort going. If you would like to contribute to the cause, please call Tony Davis at 420-2566 for details or mail a check to BTA, 2117 Smith Ave., Chesapeake VA 23320. Donations are tax-deductible.

Shades of Green Details define your life style By Allen Loree Innovations in green building recently took center stage during the election. The candidates usually stuck to the bigger items like coal to energy and nuclear and wind power. Loree While these are noble and will surely affect us on a grand scale, the time and cost to make them a reality seams insurmountable. Taking smaller steps with each home we build, and including simple advances in building technologies, could feasibly exceed the benefits of coal and wind combined by using the best practices in the Energy Star program. The decision to build green homes with Energy Star is an easy one. It brings together a culmination of details including energy efficiency, affordability, durability, health and conservation. Start with better home design and evaluate the environmental factors to create a better building envelope. Improve the efficiency of the insulation with foam and weather barriers. Reduce the energy consumed by the heating and cooling systems by incorporating tighter duct systems and smarter controls. Bring in fresh air with controlled conditions rather than allowing the home to leak. If we use the many advances in building technology and the Energy Star program as a beginning point rather than the final goal, each home we build could be 30 percent to 40 percent more efficient than homes built four years ago. Improving new homes and retrofitting older ones can be done by each of us. And it doesn’t require politicians to get us started. We spend more money on the energy in our homes than our cars or any other energy-consuming item. Energy-efficient homes save money on utility bills, offer tax and mortgage incentives, provide a more comfortable living environment, have better indoor air quality, use less of our finite supply

of natural resources, require less maintenance, last longer and are quieter and healthier. By acting locally one home at a time, we can achieve results that will affect us internationally. Join me and the rest of TBA’s Green Building Council as we work together to “LEED the Green.” It starts with us and it’s the right thing to do for our clients and our future. (Allen Loree is president of Allen Loree Homes LLC in Virginia Beach and 2009 chair of the TBA Green Building Council. Currently, he’s heading up a project that involves creating an affordable Green Building Concept Home for TBA’s upcoming spring home show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. The partially assembled building will be configured to display green attributes that are normally hidden behind walls or are otherwise not easily detected. )

A green letter day Are you interested in jumping on the green band wagon and exploring today’s eco-friendly alternatives to conventional building? Then think about joining your peers and colleagues once a month to learn what’s going on in the local green scene and beyond. TBA’s newest group — the Green Building Council — will meet the first Thursday of every month beginning Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. in the TBA board room, unless otherwise noted. The meeting is free and open to all TBA members. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Barb York at 420-2434, ext. 215, or at byork@ tbaonline.org. The following meeting will be March 5.

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Upcoming Events Homearama 2009 moves to Suffolk Tidewater Builders Association’s 2009 Homearama showcase of homes has been moved to Hampton Roads Crossing, a mixed-use community in northern Suffolk. The neo-traditional two-story homes will average 2,500 square feet and sell for approximately $400,000. They will feature custom craftsmanship, front porches and rear-loading garages. The show, set for Sept. 19 through Oct. 4, will demonstrate traditional neighborhood design in a pedestrian-friendly, walkable community, a new urbanist trend sweeping the country. The event had been planned for Virginia Beach’s North Shore at Ridgely Manor, but the developer, The Terry Peterson Cos., felt the opportunity was ripe to illustrate what could be achieved in a more affordable setting.

Codes for breakfast Keep up to date with code changes at the quarterly Builder Breakfast Forum scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at TBA. Local building officials will talk about the 2006 International Residential Code, which builders must adopt by May 1, 2009. The fully catered breakfast is free to TBA builder members and is sponsored by Virginia Dominion Power. To register, contact Stacey Turner at 305-9042 or sturner@tbaonBuilders mingle after a hearty breakline.org by Feb. 13. fast and discussion

Sign up for RAM school Classes for the Registered In Apartment Management School will be held March 4 through May 6. Sponsored by TBA’s Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council, the session costs $375 for members and $475 for nonmembers. Enrollment is limited and reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call Maggie Rickard at 420-2434, ext. 253.

Time to get oriented Learn how getting involved with TBA will benefit you and your business during the upcoming TBA Member Orientation at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the TBA Boardroom. TBA President Pete A. Kotarides will present an overview of the association and TBA staff vice presidents will educate new members on the array of services the association offers members. Members are encouraged to invite members. The orientation includes networking opportunities and light refreshments.To RSVP or for more information, contact Stacey Turner at 305-9042 or sturner@tbaonline.org.

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Welcome New Members DC Building Inc. Builders/developers Dave Charlton.........................678-7887 www.dcbuilding.net

Here To Stay Builders Casa Builders Hawk Residential Construction Inc. Marsha Lynn Building Corp./Royal Court Inc. O.V. Lifestyles LLC Quality Building Reese Smith Constructuoin LLC RMMS Development LLC Stephen Alexander Homes Towne Development Corp. Wel-Vant Construction Co.

Associates

Advantage Heating & Cooling Always Clean Services AndersonHarold Elevator Co. Inc. Bank of the Commonwealth Mortgage Beach Windows Bennett Paint Caffes-Steel of VA Inc. Central Wholesalers Inc. Charles Barker Automotive Coinmach Corp. College Square Apartments Community Bank Crow, Mayfield & Miller Inc. Custom Closets & Specialties Demilec USA LLC Duro-Shed EntryPoint Door Transformations Executive Cabinets Inc. EZ Painting Final Phase First Horizon Home Loans H&P Electric Heads Up Sprinkler Systems Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. dba/ Fireside Hearth & Home Igor Graphics Kyle Thomas Hause Jr./Long & Foster Realtors Massey Design and Associates Pioneer Title Pressure’s On Inc. Sentorian Investigations & Executive Protection Structural Technologies/Sound Structures Tree Care Services Inc. United Property Associates Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer PC WBR Insurance Supply Inc. Superior Marble & Stone TCS Materials Inc. (division of Florida Rock Industries) Thomasson Enterprises Tidewater Community College/ Workforce Development Tidewater Mortgage Services Inc. Troutman Sanders LLP V2K Window Fashions Y’all Haul

What is a Spike? Spike members are Association members who have recruited six new members in a two-year period. There are different levels of Spike status that offer members many levels of recognition at local and national events. As a Spike you can expect an invitation to the biggest party of the year – the Spike Party/Directors Reception at the International Builders’ Show. You’ll also receive unique and valuable rewards for each level of achievement. These include lapel pins, plaques, trophies and more! Locally, Spikes are recognized at TBA golf-outings, the TBA picnic and other events throughout the year.

TOP 20 Spike Roster *members actively recruiting and retaining members

Name Chuck Miller John Ainslie Lana O’Meara Pete A. Kotarides Robert DeFord Tom Huxtable Chip Iuliano Lucky Peterson Suzanne Waterfield Diane Tyler Michael Newsome Skip Ferebee Bill Halprin Larry Hill Jeffrey Wermers Jim McCrory Cathy Lockwood Ed Sadler Stephen B. Quick

Top 20 Spike Candidates

Name Allen Loree G.J. Wirth Michael Johnston Ruthe Russell Tom Dye Rick Gregor Joe Covington Justin Askew Andy Herr Branch Lawson Trenda Robertson Jim Richardson David DeBord Elizabeth Kinard Jeremy Hamilton I. Reese Smith Jr. Jenny Darden Contessa Magee John Fisher Jim Myers Don Weeks

Company 2008 New Members Miller Custom Homes 10.00 The Ainslie Group 8.00 Designs of Distinction 6.00 Kotarides Builders LLC 5.00 DeFord Cos. Inc. 5.00 East Coast Appliance Inc. (Builder Direct) 4.00 Area Builders of Tidewater 4.00 Terry/Peterson Residential Cos. 4.00 BB&T of Virginia 3.00 The Apartment Book 3.00 Clark Whitehill Enterprises Inc. 3.00 Beskin & Associates, Inc. 2.00 S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co. 2.00 L.R. Hill Custom Homes 2.00 Wermers Development Inc. 1.00 Beach Ford 1.00 Monarch Bank 1.00 Sadler Building Corp 1.00 Stephen Alexander Homes 0.00

Company Allen Loree Homes LLC Wirth Development Tidewater Landscaping Creations LLC

2008 Credits 4.00 4.00 3.00 Great Atlantic Real Estate/Property Management 2.75 Ferguson Enterprises 2.50 Fulton Mortgage 2.00 Covington & Associates 2.00 Chesapeake Atlantic Development Group LLC 2.00 Terry/Peterson Residential Cos. 2.00 East West Partners 2.00 Drucker & Faulk LLC 2.00 Richardson Homes Inc. 2.00 DeBord Custom Homes 1.50 Architectural Stained Glass 1.50 Apartments.com 1.00 Reese Smith Construction LLC 1.00 Archimages 1.00 Reico Kitchen & Bath 1.00 Coastal Lighting & Supply 1.00 Franciscus Homes Inc. 1.00 Golden Heritage Homes 1.00

2008 Retention 61.00 17.50 0.00 7.50 2.00 23.50 11.50 2.00 5.00 2.50 0.00 34.00 4.50 1.50 15.00 10.00 9.00 6.00 29.00

Total to Date 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.75 5.50 5.00 4.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 4.50 2.50 5.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 2.00 2.00

Total to Date 687.00 129.00 6.00 83.00 9.00 503.00 247.00 16.00 28.00 9.50 70.00 126.00 72.50 66.50 296.50 42.00 222.00 50.50 94.00

Credits to Qualify 1.00 2.00 3.00 3.25 0.50 1.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 1.50 3.50 1.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00

If you’re interested in learning more, contact Stacey Turner at 757-305-9042, to start down the path to becoming a Spike! Visit www.tbaonline.org to view a full listing of TBA Spike Members. january/february 2009

BIG Picture (Left) Dick Thurmond, president of William E. Wood and Associates, addresses a December Builder Breakfast Forum sponsored by First Atlantic Restoration. He and Brenda Reid, director of new homes, presented “The Regional Housing Market and Strategies for 2009.” Their Powerpoint presentation is available on the TBA Website Builder Services section under theheading “Other Points of Interest.”

Lighting set the mood at the festive holiday celebration of the TBA Remodelers Council, hosted by Coastal Lighting and Supply, Chesapeake.

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