AprilMay 2008 2008 Volume Vol. 44, 44, No. No. 5 4 IBA’s 2008 Golf Outing Set for June 17 Making green mainstream he Indiana Builders Association the Dollar-A-Day Club ($365 annually), ake Monday, May 12, the day owner and con- 2008 Golf Outing is set for 11 the Gold Key Club ($1,000 annually), the you learn what it means to build struction man- T a.m. June 17 at the Cherry Hill Platinum Club ($2,500 annually) or the M and remodel green. At the Indi- ager of K&B Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Capitol Club ($5,000 annually). ana Builders Association’s Get Excited Construction event is held to raise funds for the Na- “There are a host of members who sup- About Going Green Conference, you will who specializes tional Association of Home Builders’ port NAHB Build-PAC, however it is vi- learn how to put more green in your pocket. in building energy Build-PAC, the political action fund for tal that every member support maintain- Keynote speaker Tom Stephani, a builder efficient single fam- the NAHB. Cherry Hill was rated No. 1 ing affordable housing,” said IBA Chief and green builder instructor, will share his ily homes, will partici- by the Fort Wayne Magazine and is the Executive Officer Rick Wajda. “Every experience in building green. Stephani is pate in the panel discussion. The panel will only four-star public golf course in Fort donation, regardless of size, is impor- president of focus on their experiences in dealing with Wayne. tant.” Rosenthal Company, green techniques and offer some best prac- “Thanks to the incredible generosity It is important that all members partici- Inc. Located in the tices tips that have worked. of IBA member Roger Delagrange, who pate in this event so that we meet our Chicago suburb of Jeff Taggart, NAHB Research Center ap- is donating the course, we are able to national PAC quota. Anyone donating Crystal Lake, IL, RCI proved green verifier, will discuss how get- raise even more funds to support afford- that does not register for golf will be listed develops commercial ting on the green bandwagon will put more able housing at the federal level,” said as one of our sponsors. If you’re making and residential land green in builders’ pockets. David Compton, IBA President. a donation to NAHB Build-PAC, it must and constructs light Gain the green contacts, tools and ideas The NAHB Build-PAC supports cam- be a personal check or a personal credit commercial projects. that are good for both the environment and paigns of legislators seeking federal of- card. In addition to his your bottom line. Meet with green spon- fice who support affordable housing and For additional details and to register, construction business, Tom Stephani sors: Vectren Energy, Conservation Connec- small business initiatives. see page 11 or call the IBA office at (800) Stephani is a nation- tion, Tyseal Systems, Tranum Insulation and “We’re asking each member to get in- 377-6334. ally recognized speaker and trainer on is- WaterFurnace International. volved in proactive political action and sues relating to the residential construction Table tops are sold-out and include a to participate as a golfer, a sponsor, or as industry. Stephani currently serves on the variety of items from paint products to wa- a Build-PAC contributor,” stated IBA National Association of Home Builder’s ter control systems. Golf Committee Chairman Herb Custom Builder Committee and the Na- The conference is from 1-5 p.m. at the Delagrange, Colonial Homes, Fort tional Sales & Marketing Council Board of Indianapolis Marriott downtown. Cost is Wayne. Trustees and is a NAHB Life Director. $25 for the first individual from the com- This event is not just for golfers, but Attendees can expect to walk away with pany and $15 for each additional person for a major cause. IBA is asking each a greater understanding of the National As- from the same company. member to make a contribution. Mem- sociation of Home Builders guidelines de- For more information and to register, see bers may join the elite NAHB Build-PAC signed to help builders incorporate green page 5 or call the IBA office at (800)377- Clubs by writing a personal check or us- techniques. NAHB’s guidelines include an 6334. ing a personal credit card for the Cham- Heath Van Natter, CGP (right), Build-PAC easy-to-follow checklist to make sure the pions Club (less than $100 annually), Trustee, with his golf foursome at the builder is incorporating all aspects of green the Century Club ($100 annually), the 2007 outing. This year’s event is June 17, building into each project. Hundreds Club ($364-$101 annually), at Cherry Hill Golf Club in Fort Wayne. Mark Jansen, administor of the Energy Efficient Homes Midwest Program and Vice

Chairman of IBA’s Green Building Com- PAID National Membership Day is May 20 mittee, will lead a discussion on green prac- PRSRT STD ational Membership Day, National Recruit one new member, receive two tices builders are currently implementing US POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 279 PERMIT NO. Association of Home Builder’s na- Spike credits, earn multi-functional tool and point out practices they can expand. INDIANAPOLIS, IN N tionwide membership campaign with LED light and eight tools; Experienced builders say building green that is executed at the local level Recruit two new members, receive four doesn’t have to be more expensive. Attend and supported at the state and national lev- Spike credits, earn a nylon folding arm-chair the conference and find out how you can be els, will be held on May 20. with two mesh cup holders; more efficient in resource choices. Stephani; Recruiters will receive prizes for re- Recruit three or more new members, re- Gary Green, CGB, GMB, CAPS, CGP, owner cruiting one, two or more new members in ceive six or more Spike credits, earn a zip- of Wagner Homes and President Elect of May. Remember, Spike credits double dur- up fleece jacket. the Porter County BA; and Dan Killion, part ing the month of May, therefore: Let the Big Hunt begin! Housing industry laws conference offers crucial legal advice he Indiana Builders Association Tom Bedsole, a partner with Locke of independent contractors, green building will host its second annual Hous- Reynolds law firm, and Rick Wajda, IBA overview and the legal implications of T ing Industry Laws, Rules and CEO, will facilitate the conference, updat- green building. Regulations Conference on ing members on how to comply with new Registration is $97 for the first attendee Wednesday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to noon and changed laws and regulations. from a company and $77 for any additional at the Marriott Fort Wayne. The conference The conference will address several key attendees from the same company. For more is being held the morning following IBA’s issues facing the housing industry such as information, see page 8 or call the IBA of-

annual golf outing. immigration, property taxes, classification fice at (800)377-6334. Indiana Builders Association 44670 Box P.O. Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 Page 2, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 Indiana Builder The best defense is a good offense News n 1996, the Indiana Builders Asso- this fund keep focused on its mission and ciation instituted the Legal Defense the tasks at hand. Official publication of the President’s I Fund, now known as the Housing A strong Housing Protection Fund with Indiana Builders Association, Inc. Message street address Protection Fund. This fund was originally a strong Board of Trustees will continue to 1011 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St., set up to provide legal assistance to mem- By David Compton act as a deterrent to municipalities that do Ste. 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202 bers and their related locals who were pur- R.N. Thompson & not wish to follow the written law. In order mailing address Associates, Fishers P.O. Box 44670 suing issues that negatively impacted the to maintain this defense, we must imple- Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 housing industry. President, ment an even stronger offense. It is my be- 1-800-377-6334 * (317) 236-6334 Early on, this fund was in defense-mode Indiana Builders Association lief that we must do so through two actions. FAX (317) 236-6342 and challenged many municipalities that First, we must continue to grow the assets www.BuildIndiana.org [email protected] sought to institute improper availability or of the Fund. This is accomplished through Published monthly. impact fees. After some success and a few ana Statehouse. The results of such efforts the $20 of your annual dues that go into Advertising rates available upon request. This publication will not knowingly accept any advertisement that is in vio- setbacks, the resources of the fund were uti- are readily apparent, whereby Indiana re- building the reserve balance of the fund. lation of the law. Inclusion of an advertisement and/or article does NOT indicate approval or endorsement of the product, service, or opinion by lized in a proactive manner to help develop mains one of the most affordable states in Secondly, through some fund housekeep- Indiana Builders Association. a fiscal impact model, the results of which the country in which to purchase a home. ing whereby the uses of the fund are clari- Senior Officers President Vice President show how housing pays its way and is an Over the course of its life, this important fied, we can accomplish this goal. The

David Compton Dennis Spidel, GMB, CGB, CGR important economic development tool fund has provided matching funds to help fund’s reserve balances would be focused R.N. Thompson & Assn. Dennis Spidel Custom Homes within our communities and within the state further the cause of affordable housing on both proactive and reactive causes. We P.O. Box 44670 Angola, IN 46703 of Indiana. across the state. During this time period, cannot be afraid of a legal fight, but at the Indianapolis, IN 46244 (260) 665-1599 (317) 281-4177 Fax (260) 665-3828 As the fund continued to evolve, it was the fund has been guided in its decisions on same time being part of the solution through [email protected] [email protected] used to help pay for those who are fighting what causes to take up by the Housing Pro- proactive steps will gain our association Treasurer Secretary on the frontline for our issues at the Indi- tection Board of Trustees. For all that have more allies and friends in the long term. Andy Place, Sr. Doug Miller served on this board and help guide its de- We must not only be willing and able to Place Builders, Inc. D.L. Miller Construction Co. cisions, we as an industry are grateful for wage a protracted legal battle for a cause 1620 N. Ironwood 23267 Co. Rd. 4 E. South Bend, IN 46635 Elkhart, IN 46514 We must not only be will- your service. that we support, we also must be willing to (574) 259-4858 (574) 264-0644 ing and able to wage a pro- As we move into a time of economic un- spend funds in a public relations battle with Fax (574) 259-5020 Fax (574) 264-2334 certainty, the Housing Protection Fund will other allies to protect our interests. In the [email protected] [email protected] tracted legal battle for a continue to be an important resource for our end, the best defense is a good offense. National Rep. NAHB Area 9 VP cause that we support, we association and our members. As budgets Have a great spring market and God bless Mike Bell, GMB, Tom Mullen, MIRM also must be willing to CGB, CGR, CAPS Thomas E. Mullen & Assoc. get squeezed, municipalities and local gov- each of you and your families. Thank you Bell Construction 6251 Behner Way spend funds in a public re- ernments will look to find additional sources for being a member of the association. 0646 S. US 421 Indianapolis, IN 46250 lations battle with other al- Westville, IN 46391 (317) 845-8467 of revenue to pay for programs that do not (219) 785-4131 Fax (317) 849-2122 lies to protect our interests. increase property or income taxes on cur- Best regards, Fax (219) 785-4150 [email protected] rent residents. 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Emeritus of Board /www.in.gov/dor/. May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 3 Importance of education in today’s building professional world verywhere you turn, we hear sto- It is all yours for the taking. Take ad- Green Professional and the list goes on. sification of independent contractors; a ries about how bad the economy is vantage of the educational opportunities IBA is also offering the first annual green building overview and the legal im- E doing and that the home building provided to you through your membership. Green Building Conference on May 12, plications of building green. Attorneys from industry is in a slump. I have Gain the competitive advantage over your bringing in regional and national experts the law firm of Locke Reynolds will also stopped watching the national news in the peers and learn a tip that saves your com- on green building and what green building cover laws and regulations on the books evening because you can’t seem to get away pany money and increases efficiency. means to your business and the environ- that impact your business every day while from the constant negative news stories re- IBA is offering numerous courses in the ment. also providing an update on recent case law garding the national housing market. upcoming months through the University IBA will also offer the second annual in Indiana. of Housing, allowing you to earn a profes- Housing Industry Laws, Rules and Regula- I urge each and every one of you to take sional designation as a Certified Graduate tions Conference on June 18 in Ft. Wayne. advantage of the educational opportunities Inside the Builder, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Cer- This half-day conference will cover such available this year from YOUR builders as- Issue tified Aging in Place Specialist, Certified topics as immigration; property taxes; clas- sociation. How can you afford not to? By Rick Wajda Chief Executive Officer Indiana Builders Association

Back home in Indiana, we have seen our fair share of foreclosures and credit prob- lems putting the brakes on a pretty good run for affordable housing in Indiana. Hav- ing said that, I think our members are poised to turn the ship around and come out of this housing downturn stronger then ever. Will our members have to change the way they do business? Absolutely. The days of order-taking are over. Our sales- people are going to have to be more in- formed about the needs of the buyers and compete for their business. Our builders are going to have to remain on the cutting edge of technology and the advances in the home building industry. The successful builder will have no choice but to offer the best product at the best price if they are to provide the Ameri- can Dream of Homeownership. That is where YOUR home builders association can help. YOUR staff at the local, state and na- tional levels are working hard every day to provide you with the necessary tools to not only stay in business, but to grow your busi- ness as we position ourselves for the upturn in the housing industry. 7\b]ROg¸aSQ]\][WQQZW[ObSbVSQV]WQSag]c[OYST]`g]c`V][SaO`S[]`SW[^]`bO\bbVO\SdS` Knowledge is the tool to success and BVOb¸aeVg]TTS`W\UEObS`4c`\OQSUS]bVS`[OZVSObW\UQ]]ZW\UagabS[aWaOa[O`bQV]WQS7\TOQb the Indiana Builders Association is work- EObS`4c`\OQSUS]bVS`[OZagabS[aQO\PSbVSPSabO\RSOaWSabeOgb]b`O\aT]`[O\]`RW\O`gV]caS ing to give you that knowledge harder to- W\b]Ob`cZgU`SS\V][S³OPWUabS^b]eO`R_cOZWTgW\UT]`bVSTSRS`OZS\S`UgQ`SRWb]T A] day then ever. We have increased our edu- Wb¸aOa[O`bW\dSab[S\bT]`g]c`PcaW\SaaO\RT]`g]c`QZWS\ba cational opportunities available to the membership to provide you with the most 1]\aWRS`bVSPS\S¿bag]cQ]cZRS\X]g up to date information impacting the hous- ’ /Q][^SbWbWdSSRUS]dS`]bVS`PcWZRS`aeV]]TTS`]\ZgZSaaST¿QWS\b]`RW\O`gagabS[a ing industry. We are fighting for affordable ’ =^^]`bc\WbgT]`ORRSRaOZSaO\R^`]¿ba housing at the local, state and national lev- ’ 7\Q`SOaSRb`OT¿QbV`]cUVg]c`aV]e`]][O\R[]RSZa els with policy-makers and elected officials ’ 6WUVZgaObWa¿SRQZWS\babVW\Y`STS``OZa to insure you have the ability to do your ’ AOZSaac^^]`bPgEObS`4c`\OQSTOQb]`g`S^`SaS\bObWdSa ’ A^SQWOZ^`WQW\UT]`[]RSZV][SW\abOZZObW]\a job. ’ D]Zc[S`SPObSa

How can IBA communicate 4]`[]`SW\T]`[ObW]\Q]\bOQb( effectively with you? >VWZ/ZPS`ba]\DWQS>`SaWRS\b]TAOZSa ! %!&# $" L ^VWZOZPS`ba]\.eObS`Tc`\OQSQ][ Call us at (800) 377-6334 and let us know how you would like to receive your copies of this newspaper, board and committee notices, and other general information. Page 4, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 May is National Basement windows pose code questions Remodelers Month homeowner, with a 15-year-old quires that, “Every sleeping room shall have he NAHB estimates that Americans house, called the other day with Understanding at least one openable emergency escape and spent $235 billion in home remod- A this question: Do I have to pro- the Code rescue opening that opens directly to the T eling in 2007 and remodeling is vide an emergency escape window if I re- exterior.” (The words in italics are a new expected to overtake new home place my basement windows? By Marlys amendment to Sec. R310.) In this case, the construction by dollar volume within the I was immediately reminded of a quiz Pedtke answer to the caller is still no. If the base- decade. That makes May, National IBA recently gave to their IRC new amend- Code & Technical ment becomes a sleeping room, the Remodelers Month, more exciting than ever. ments classes in March. The quiz asked the Specialist openable emergency escape and rescue During May, the NAHB Remodelers is following: Indiana Builders opening can be the opening out of the base- launching a year-long campaign called * What is a habitable space? Association ment at the top of the stairs, as long as it “Remodel Now.” Remodel Now will pro- * What is the minimum size of a habitable goes directly to the exterior, (not through mote the benefits of remodeling with ar- space? question came in, because the code require- the kitchen, not through the garage, etc.) ticles, press releases, ads, and other tools * How many exit doors does a house have ments involved for the caller’s answer (i.e., 4. What if construction takes place, and that HBAs can adapt for their market. to have? requirements for emergency escape win- a sleeping room is built in the basement? The Remodel Now campaign will in- * What is a bedroom? dows and for replacement of basement win- Now the emergency escape and rescue open- clude a list of top 10 reasons to remodel, The answers to the quiz questions are: dows) ran through my mind as follows: ing needs to be directly out of the sleeping articles about the financial and lifestyle * A space in a building for living, sleeping, 1. The IRC requires emergency escape room to the exterior. The emergency es- benefits of remodeling, remodeling month eating or cooking. Bathrooms, toilet rooms, and rescue openings from sleeping rooms cape and rescue opening cannot go into promotional materials, and a how-to kit for closets, halls, storage or utility spaces and only. another room, i.e., the rest of the basement, implementing the campaign. These materi- similar areas are not considered habitable 2. The caller volunteered that the base- and then up the stairs and out. In this case, als will help educate the press and public spaces. ment is an unfinished area with no specific the answer to the caller would be yes. The about remodeling. Visit www.nahb.org for * Ceiling height 7 feet, floor area not less use. It may not even be habitable space. In basement window being replaced that serves more information. than 70 square feet, and not less than 7 feet such a case, the IRC is silent, and the GAR the sleeping room must be an emergency in either horizontal dimension. This last is (General Administrative Rules) allows re- escape and rescue opening, meeting all the Most popular features a new amendment to Sec. R304.3. The old placement of the basement windows in ac- requirements of IRC Sec. R310. language used to say, “not less than 7 feet cordance with the code in effect at the time But life is more complex than the code. I in remodeling in any horizontal dimension.” See the dif- of construction (in this case, 15 years ago.) left the caller asking herself the question, 1. Major additions or alterations: ference? Replacement requirements in the GAR must what if somebody wants a sleeping room in master bedroom suites and great rooms. * One. be to the current code for only safety glaz- this basement someday? Should I install 2. Kitchens: granite countertops, * Don’t know! It’s true: “bedroom” is not ing, wall and ceiling finishes, and potable the emergency escape and rescue window industrial-grade appliances and walk-in defined in the code; the code uses the term water distribution systems’ being lead-free. now, while I’m at it? I couldn’t help her pantries. (and has requirements for) “sleeping room” So, the answer to the caller is no. No emer- with that answer. 3. Bathroom: heated floors, multiple/ only, but the code does not define “sleep- gency escape window is necessary. By the way, how did you do on the quiz? steam showers, and his and hers ing room” either. Are these the same? 3. What if the caller begins to use the Did you pass it? lavatories/ vanities. I thought of the quiz when the caller’s basement as a sleeping room? The IRC re- (Source: NAHB Remodelers) Indiana’s Complete Lumber Supplier

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Directors’ meetings 9-10 a.m. Local Presidents’ Council Meeting 9-10 a.m. Local Presidents’ Council Meeting May 12-13, 2008 9-10 a.m. Executive Officers Council Meeting address IBA board 9-10 a.m. Executive Officers Council Meeting 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rural On-Site Wastewater Sub-Comm. Mtg. Indianapolis Marriott 9:30-10:30 a.m. Rural On-Site Wastewater Sub-Comm. Mtg. ttorney General Steve Carter will 9:30-10:30 a.m. Builder Registration/Licensing Task Force Mtg. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Builder Registration/Licensing Task Force Mtg. speak at the Indiana Builders As- Downtown, Indianapolis 10-11 a.m. Membership Committee Meeting 10-11 a.m. Membership Committee Meeting A sociation state board of directors 10-11 a.m. Educational Scholarship Foundation Board Mtg. Schedule - Monday, May 12 10-11 a.m. Educational Scholarship Foundation Board Mtg. meeting on May 13, 2008 at the 10:30-noon Codes Committee Meeting 10:30-noon Codes Committee Meeting Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. IBA is 11-12:30 p.m. Senior Officers Meeting 10:30-noon Land Use Committee Meeting 10:30-noon Land Use Committee Meeting hosting a “Get Excited About Going Green 12:30-1 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting 11-noon Associates Committee Meeting 11-noon Associates Committee Meeting Conference” in conjunction with the spring 1-5 p.m. Get Excited about Going Green Conference 11-noon Remodelers’ Meeting 11-noon Remodelers’ Meeting board session. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Housing Protection Fund Board Meeting 11-noon Golf Committee Meeting 11-noon Golf Committee Meeting Carter was first elected Attorney General 5:30-7 p.m. Executive Committee Luncheon Meeting 12-2 p.m. Board Meeting in 2000 and was sworn in to serve a second 7 p.m. Indian’s Baseball Game 12-2 p.m. Board Meeting consecutive term in 2005. Carter is a leader among his col- leagues, having Get Excited About Going served as President of the National Associa- Green Conference tion of Attorneys Gen- eral. He now chairs an Hosted by the Indiana Builders Association Executive Working Group of six U.S. At- torneys, six state attor- Green Light Attorney General neys general, and six Monday, May 12, 2008 Sponsors: Carter local prosecutors that 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. meet at the United States Department of Jus- Indianapolis Marriott Downtown tice to advise the U.S. Attorney General on Indianapolis, Indiana criminal justice matters. Since taking office, Carter has increased Going Green the amount of lost and forgotten assets to What is green? Sponsors: their rightful owners by eight-fold. What do you already do that is green? Carter was born in Lafayette, Indiana Tranum Insulation and grew up on his family’s farm in south What products do green suppliers stock? Lake County in Northwest Indiana. How can you put more green in your pocket? Tyseal Systems Graduating with honors from Harvard Waterfurnace University, Carter received his bachelor’s Attend and gain answers to these and many more questions! International degree in economics. He earned a J.D. and an M.B.A. from Indiana University gradu- ate Schools of Law and Business. Network with suppliers who sell green products, attend exceptional education sessions He has served as Chief City County at- and develop the skills you need for profitable green building and remodeling. torney for the city of Indianapolis, Legisla- Gain the contacts, tools and ideas that are good for both the environment and your bottom line. tive Counsel for the Indiana State Senate, and the Agricultural Assistant and Chief of This statewide conference is targeted to green building and remodeling for the residential building industry. Staff to the Indiana Lieutenant Governor. Schedule of Events: Hotel Accommodations: Another item on the agenda is the pro- Indianapolis Marriott Downtown posed bylaw amendment placed before the 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Registration 350 W. Maryland Street, Indpls., IN 46225 IBA board of directors at the January meet- 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Table Tops Discounted room rate: $149 ing. The proposed amendment increases 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Going Green Keynote Presentation Make reservations direct with the hotel by calling (877) 640-7666 or the number of members on the finance com- 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. What do you already do that is green? (317) 822-3500 (say you are with the Indiana Builders Association) or via the internet at www.indymarriott.com (group code IBAIBAA). Room mittee from three to five. 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Green experiences from builders and remodelers 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Putting more green in your pocket by capturing availability and rate is on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot Attendees can also enjoy a night out at the emerging green market be guaranteed. Any unblocked hotel rooms are returned to the hotel the ballpark, as IBA and Krieg DeVault At- 5:00 p.m. Grand prize drawings block and not available after April 11, 2008. torneys at Law sponsor a NAHB Build-PAC (table top is a skirted 6’ table, limited to the first 30 companies) fundraiser at the Indianapolis Indians base- ball game. The Indians take on the Scranton Name ______Complete and return to: Wilkes- Barre Yankees at 7 p.m. May 12 at Company ______Indiana Builders Association Victory Field. This event is limited to the Address ______P.O. Box 44670 first 25 people, call IBA to register. City, State, Zip ______Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670 Phone ______FAX ______A limited number of overnight accom- Questions? modations are available at the Indianapolis E-mail ______(800) 377-6334 or (317) 236-6334 Additional Registrants ______Marriott Downtown, 350 W. Maryland St. FAX (317) 236-6342 Make reservations direct with the hotel by ___ First registrant from IBA member company @ $25 per person [email protected] calling (877) 640-7666 or (317) 822-3500 ___ Additional registrants from IBA member company @ $15 per person [email protected] and state that you are with the Indiana ___ Additional non-member fee(s) @ $25 per person Builders Association or via the internet at ___ Visit table tops (IBA member) - FREE Payment Procedure: Total Amount Due $______www.indymarriott.com (group code ___ Visit table tops (non-IBA member) @ $25 per person ___ Check Enclosed ___ Please Invoice ___ MC/Visa IBAIBAA.) ___ Table top from IBA member @ $300 MC/Visa Number______The board meeting is a meal function; ___ Additional table top non-member fee(s) @ $200 Expiration Date______therefore, reservations are necessary. Cost ___ Green Light Sponsor @ $1,000 Signature______is $20 if pre-registered, $25 at the door. ___ Going Green Sponsor @ $500 Call IBA to register at (800) 377-6334 or Written cancellations made within 10 days of seminar will receive a refund less a 30% administrative fee. (317) 236-6334. Registrants who fail to attend the conference without 10 days prior written notification are liable for the entire fee. Page 6, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 On the federal front: housing legislation

n February 13, President George Bush signed into law a stimulus package to provide rebate checks to O taxpayers ranging from $600 for individuals and Proactive THE NEW $1,200 for married couples, with additional rebates for fami- Politics WOOD-ULTREX® CASEMENT lies with children as a way to stimulate the economy by encouraging spending as it continues to skate closer to a By Gretchen White, recession. The National Association of Home Builders Government Affairs Director, applauded the legislation, but urged Congress to provide a Indiana Builders Association second round of relief for the housing market. Members of Dealer locations: the House and Senate in Washington recently responded to NAHB requests by debating various proposals focused on the housing crisis and economic slowdown. couples.) The credit would be for purchases made between The Senate legislation, H.R. 3221, also known as the April 9, 2008 and April 9, 2009, but home buyers would be Brands, Inc. Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, contains key housing required to repay the credit to the government, without 1425 California St. provisions which include: interest, within 15 years. Columbus, IN * Creation of a $7,500 tax credit for homebuyers spread out * Enhancements to the Low Income Housing Tax Credit 812-379-9566 over two years for the purchase of a home in foreclosure or and ensuring that interest on tax-exempt housing bonds is when foreclosure procedures have begun. not subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax will allow build- www.brandslumber.com * Permission for businesses to carry back net operating ers to better deliver affordable housing. losses for four years, instead of current law, which only In addition to these pieces of legislation, Congress is Bushey's Window & Door allows losses to be carried back for two years. debating a number of additional proposals, including one 1701 Fairfield Ave. * Expansion of the mortgage revenue bonds program which which would allow FHA to insure up to $300 billion worth Ft. Wayne, IN allows states to issue $10 billion in bonds used to refinance of refinanced loans. It is encouraging that Congress is hav- 260-456-1247 subprime loans, mortgages for first-time home buyers and ing debates and taking a stance to revive the housing mar- multifamily rental housing. ket and energize the building industry. Clearly, Indiana www.busheys.net * Extension of energy efficiency incentives, including the stands to benefit a great deal from legislation in this area new home energy tax credit. and NAHB is working hard to make sure thoughtful legisla- Garage Doors of Indianapolis The House bill gaining momentum, H.R. 5720, recently tion is passed this year and IBA will keep you informed of 5041 W 96th St. passed out of the Ways and Means Committee but it is still movements in this area as legislation progresses. Indianapolis, IN unknown when the Housing Assistance Act of 2008 will be Contact your congressman and senator today and make 317-875-4577 debated by the entire House. Key components of this legis- your voice heard to ensure they understand the importance lation include: of legislation for the housing industry. Contact informa- www.doorstoday.com * Creation of a temporary first-time homebuyer tax credit tion is available through voterVoice, IBA’s grassroots tool, up to $7,500 for the purchase of any home, subject to in- by visiting www.buildindiana.org, selecting the govern- Marsh Window & Door Classics come limits ($70,000 for singles, $140,000 for married ment affairs section and choosing voterVoice link. 1702 S Franklin St. South Bend, IN 574-288-4433 Take the test on your time www.marshbuild.com Registration Fees What is the BAR? ___x $195/exam for HBA member Marsh Window & Door Classics ___x $245/exam for non-HBA member The Builder Assessment Review (BAR) is 2111 N Webster St. ___x $25/exam fee if registered < 10 business days before exam your first step towards obtaining the Amount Due: $______Kokomo, IN Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Payment Method: 765-854-0128 designation. This comprehensive, 3-hour, Check Enclosed___ Visa___ MC____ www.marshbuild.com 120 multiple-choice question assessment MC/Visa Acct. #______will measure your expertise in the four key Exp. Date ______Signature ______Roberts Glass & Service, Inc. areas of the building industry: Building Return Completed Form: IBA, P.O. Box 44670, Technology, Business and Finance, Project 7707 Records St. Management, and Sales and Marketing. Sign Me Up! (Just off of Pendleton Pike & I-465) Your results will show you the areas where Indianapolis, IN your knowledge is strongest, where it is BAR Exam ___PREP Exam_____ 317-542-0693 weakest, and will determine the courses Preferred test date______Time______www.robertsglass.com required for you to obtain your CGB.

Window Design Center, LLC What is the PREP? NAME COMPANY 8227 Northwest Blvd. #280 The Professional Remodeler Experience Written Can- Indianapolis, IN Profile (PREP) is the required first step in ADDRESS 317-876-1700 cellations made the process of becoming a Certified prior to 14 www.wdc-indy.com Graduate Remodelor TM (CGR). It is a 3- days of test CITY STATE ZIP hour 130 multiple- choice question date will re- assessment that measures a candidate’s ceive a refund knowledge in five core areas of remodeling less a 50% ad- business management: - Marketing and PHONE FAX ministrative Sales - Business Administration - Design, fee. Regis- Estimating and Job Costing - Contracts, trants who fail to attend the Liability and Risk Management - Project E-MAIL ADDRESS LOCAL HBA test without 14 Management. Candidates do not pass or fail days prior writ- the PREP. Results determine the course of ten notification study for CGR candidates. are liable for LAST 4 DIGITS OF SOCIAL SECURITY# the entire fee. May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 7

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*Based on Integrity delivery metrics. ©2008 Marvin Windows and Doors. All rights reserved. ®Registered trademark of Marvin Windows and Doors. No purchase necessary. A purchase will not improve an individual's chance of winning with such entry. Page 8, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 What if there were no national or state builders associations? hat would the building industry priority. The association represents the and Congressmen. be like nationally and in Indi- industry’s interests on Capitol Hill daily and Since it’s founding, NAHB’s federation Membership W ana if the National Association strives to ensure that housing remains a na- has grown to more than 800 state and local Talk of Home Builders, NAHB, and the Indiana tional priority when laws are made and poli- associations with a membership of 225,000 Builders Association, IBA, were never cies are established. with a professional staff of more than 300 By Tom Slater founded or ceased to exist today? Nearly 1,000 housing industry leaders in Washington working for safe and afford- Timberland Lumber Co. NAHB was founded in 1942 with the will attend the national Legislative Con- able housing. The breakdown of the national goal of providing and expanding opportu- ference and Spring Board of Directors meet- membership of 225,000 is about one-third Indiana Builders nities for all consumers to have safe, decent ing in Washington, D.C. These delegates home builders and/or remodelers with the Association and affordable housing. Since its found- will represent the industry and discuss leg- remaining members being associates, who Membership Chairman ing, NAHB has become “The Voice of islative issues that affect safe and afford- work in closely related fields within the America’s Housing Industry.” NAHB pro- able housing throughout the nation and in housing industry. motes policies that keep housing a national their respective states with their Senators More than 2,800 members serve on the association’s NAHB Board of Directors. This Board elects the senior officers and establishes the association’s agenda. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of Housing Industry Laws, Rules, legislative actions taken by NAHB over the years that benefit association members at and Regulations Conference all levels. The NAHB is working to create a $7,500 tax credit for homebuyers spread out Hosted by the Wednesday, June 18, 2008 over two years for the purchase of a home in Indiana Builders Association Sponsored By: foreclosure or when foreclosure procedures Time: have begun. The NAHB is also working to extend energy efficient incentives to 8:30 a.m. Registration & Buffet Breakfast homebuilders. These examples and more 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Conference reflect the incredible cost savings that oc- curs daily to maintain affordable housing. Learn how to take advantage of and comply with The NAHB was also successful in lob- bying eight Republican members of the new and amended laws and regulations. House Ways and Means Committee to sign a letter to the Bush Administration urging Immigration the President to preserve the deductions for mortgage interest, state and local taxes and home equity loans. The eight Republicans, Classification of Independant Contractors along with all of the Democrats on the com- mittee, made up a majority of the commit- tee. Property Taxes This is an election year and it is essential that we keep pro-housing representatives Legal Implications of Green Building in Congress and the Senate to help NAHB members maintain safe and affordable hous- ing. Green Building Overview You can help protect the housing indus- try by voting and supporting Build-PAC, Facilitators: Location: the national political action committee that supports representatives that are pro-hous- Tom Bedsole, Partner, Locke Reynolds, LLP Marriott Fort Wayne 305 East Washington Center Road ing and pro-business. Rick Wajda, Indiana Builders Association CEO Your IBA became a charter member of Fort Wayne, IN 46825 NAHB in 1952, under the leadership of of- Seminar Fee: Hotel Accommodations: ficers President Andrew S. Place, First Vice- $97 first attendee from company President Gale C. Corley, Secretary Ralph $77 additional attendees from same company Marriott Fort Wayne (260) 484-0411 L. Shirmeyer, Treasurer Louis Hershberger, (seminar fee includes seminar, handouts, $129 plus tax per night and Executive Officer Joseph W. Van refreshments, & breakfast) Say you are with the Indiana Builders Association. Briggle. Since 1953, IBA has grown to a member- Name ______Complete and return to: ship of nearly 7,000. The membership con- Company ______Indiana Builders Association sists of home builders, remodelers, and as- sociate members working together and sup- Address ______P.O. Box 44670 Indpls., IN 46244-0670 porting safe and affordable housing for the City, State, Zip ______citizens of Indiana. Phone ______FAX ______Questions? Indiana has a strong voice at the Indi- E-mail ______(800) 377-6334 ana Statehouse and also on Capitol Hill. (317) 236-6334 This is thanks to the incredible efforts of Additional Registrants ______many housing leaders and IBA’s lobbyists FAX (317) 236-6342 over the years. Under the direction of IBA’s [email protected] ___ First Registrant from IBA Member company @ $97 per person current Chief Executive Officer Rick ___ Additional registrants from IBA Member company @ $77 per person Wajda, IBA’s governmental affairs efforts ___ Additional non-member fee(s) @ $50 each will continue to protect housing Payment Procedure: Total Amount Due $______Check Enclosed ___ Please Invoice affordability within the state. ___ MasterCard/Visa Number ______Expiration Date ______IBA’S legislative accomplishments for Signature ______the housing industry are numerous. Written cancellations made within 10 days of seminar will receive a refund less a 30% administrative fee. Just this session, IBA was successful in Registrants who fail to attend the course without 10 days prior written notification are liable for the entire fee. lobbying the legislature to pass the Model Slater (see page 11) May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 9 Professional designation courses take off in the spring months

Attendees at the March Green Building courses in In- Chuck Breidenstein (left) con- Students from the Business Management course in Mike Gorman, CAPS, CGP, dianapolis. Students took a two-day green building gratulates Doug Miller, CGP, Goshen, which took place March 20. The course, in- (right) with instructor course in addition to a business managent course to upon completing his Certified structed by Tom Stephani, focused on teaching best Chuck Breidenstein, com- earn their Certified Green Professional designation. Graduate Builder designation. business practices. pletes the CGB designation.

Attendees at the March Green Building courses in Goshen. Students take a break at the March Green Building courses in Indianapolis. Instructor Chuck Breidenstein The course is required for all Certified Green Professionals, Students who complete the graduation application and submit the graduation talks with a student at the Green the newest NAHB designation. fee to NAHB will be recognized at the May state board meeting in Indianapolis. Building course in Fort Wayne.

Kevin Jewell (left) with in- structor Chuck Breiden- stein after completing the last course to earn his Cer- tified Graduate Builder designation.

Green Building students at the March course in Indianapolis. The Chuck Breidenstein (left) congratu- course, instructed by John Barrows, focused on strategies for in- lates Steve Tharp upon completing corporating green building principles into homes. his last course to receive his CGB . arKor

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Business Management instructor Mike DuKate (left) with some of the Business Man- agement students. Business Management will be offered again in July in conjunc- tion with the “Snag two designations in one week.” Individuals can earn the CGP and CAPS designations by attending four classes July 14-18. arKor is a multi-disciplinary design firm that specializes in Custom Homes commercial (building) design, residential (home) design, and structural engineering projects. With a diversified staff and a Remodels / Additions Youngest little professional proven ability to handle a wide variety of projects, arKor Church Facilities ensures each project is efficiently tailored to the clients' specific Office / Retail Facilities needs, goals, budget, and space considerations. Restaurants Continued education and a growing knowledge in the areas of technology, environment, construction materials, and Medical Facilities construction methods contribute toward a variety of cost- Structural Design effective design solutions that are vital towards helping our clients make good decisions during the planning process, Structural Evaluations extending through project completion. Code Studies 765.429.4070

Carlie Hopper, IBA Member Services Director and professional designation course coordinator, gave birth to her third child, James Evan Hopper (center) March 27. Pictured with Evan are twin brother and sister Lauren and Owen. [email protected] Evan weighed 6 lbs 4 oz. and was 18 inches long at birth. Page 10, Indiana Builder News May, 2008

Indiana’s NAHB Build-PAC Club Members Why should I Q:contribute to the Capitol Club Federal Housing ($5,000 Annually, *In-kind contribution) Political Action Fund Rick Jenkins, Terre Haute* Bob Thompson, Indianapolis* (PAC)? John Scheumann, Lafayette* Roger & Herb Delagrange, Ft. Wayne*

Gold Key Club Tom Mullen, MIRM, Indianapolis ($1,000 Annually) Charles Pechette, Indianapolis Ryan Baker, GMB, CGB, Terre Haute Andy Place, Sr., South Bend Tom J. Borger, Elkhart Stephen Robinson, GMB, GMR, CGB, CGR, Cindy Bussell, Indianapolis CAPS, New Castle David Compton, Indianapolis Ken Schmitt, Goshen A: 11th most Dale DeVon, Granger Dennis Spidel, GMB, CGB, CGR, Angola influential PAC Dennis Henderlong, CGB, Valparaiso Lance Swank, Mishawaka in the nation Tim Henderlong, CGB, Crown Point Heath VanNatter, Kokomo David Kovich, GMB, CAPS, Lafayette Rick Wajda, Indianapolis 70 percent home Jud Motsenbocker, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Muncie Mike Weiss, Jr., GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Carmel ownership Sarah Huff, MIRM, Indianapolis rate Dollar-A-Day Club Dan Losekamp, CGB, CAPS, Harrison, OH ($365 Annually) Gary Maust, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Elkhart Tom Bedsole, Indianapolis The National Association of Bob McKean, Kokomo Home Builders (NAHB) has Mike Bell, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, Westville Jeff Moser, Mishawaka stopped legislation Bob Buescher, Fort Wayne Linda Rogers, Granger that would have negatively Larry Coplen, GMB, Warsaw Steve Schreckengast, Lafayette impacted all homeowners. Terry Day, Terre Haute Tom Slater, Brazil (NAHB stopped legislation Marge Frame, CAPS, Valparaiso Alan Sommers, Chesterton that would have eliminated Greg Furnish, Memphis Dave Sunderman, Lawrenceburg the mortgage exemption.) John “Doug” Gooch, Russiaville Vince VonDerVellen, Elkhart NAHB supports political races The Hundreds Club in Indiana. ($364 - $101 Annually) Protect housing interests at Matt Swope, Fishers ($300) Bill Roach, Brownsburg ($150) the federal level. Stop anti- Allen Rosenberg, Indianapolis ($200) Don Smessaert, GMB, CGB, CAPS, Mishawaka ($125) growth legislation. The Century Club Currently, less than 1percent ($100 Annually) Doug Miller, Elkhart of IBA members contribute Tina Bernacchi, Brookston Brent Mosby, Zionsville to the NAHB Build-PAC. Tim Eckert, Zionsville Larry Smith, West Harrison Jean Feikes, LaPorte Dave DanVactor, Plymouth Steve Fredrick, Huntertown Matt Voors, Indianapolis James Klotz, Fort Wayne Richard Westlake, Greenwood Ralph Loveless, New Castle Gretchen White, Indianapolis Jeff Martin, Goshen Will Wright, Carmel

Champions Club David Young, Carmel ($30) (up to $100 Annually) Ron McGillem, Newburgh ($25) Roger Cox, Jasper ($50) Carl Shepherd, Evansville ($25) Ron Klopfenstein, CGB, Leo ($50) David Hizer, Aurora ($20) Tom Schroering, Jasper ($50) Rick Miller, Kokomo ($20) Jeff Scripture, Indianapolis ($50) Craig Rice, Lafayette ($20) Stephen Turner, Floyds Knobs ($50) Kurt Schmadeke, Indianapolis ($20)

NAHB Build-PAC Donor Clubs Contribution Form Payment Options ___ Enclosed is my personal or non- Name______Phone (work)______corporate check Company Name______Phone (home)______made payable to BUILD-PAC. Address______Fax______Please charge all payments to my City, State, Zip______Email______personal credit card. I am a: ___ Builder ___ Associate Member Number:______(circle one) Capitol Club Platinum Club Gold Key ___VISA ___MasterCard ___ $5,000 Annually ___ $2,500 Annually ___ $1,000 Annually ___American Express Card Number: Dollar-A-Day The Hundreds Club The Century Club ______$365 (payment in full) ___ $___ Other ___ $100 (payment in full) Exp:______Champions Club Complete and return with contribution to: ___ Please charge my initial payment to ___ $20 (payment in full) IBA, P.O. Box 44670, Indianapolis, IN 46244-0670. the above credit card and invoice me ___ $___ Other Questions? (800) 377-6334 for the subsequent payments. May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 11 emption from state sales and use taxes for happenings, networking opportunities, and (from page 8) Slater materials integrated into streets, sewers, and a host of other member benefits. Visit the Sponsor IBA’s golf Home Act, which provides a 50 percent prop- storm drains. associations’ Web sites at erty tax deduction on the structure of a IBA sponsored and passed legislation www.buildindiana.org and www.nahb.org outing by becoming a model or speculative home built in Indi- that enlarged the Indiana Department of Fire for more details. ana. and Building Services to include appoin- I’m personally grateful to the founders Gold Key member and IBA caused enactment of legislation cre- tees from within our industry, thereby giv- of NAHB and IBA for foreseeing the need ating a statewide single family building ing the industry a state-level voice on the of this association to protect safe and af- be eligible to attend the code which established one standard state- Commission that promulgates Indiana’s fordable housing - an industry that we all wide, thereby enabling builders to operate building codes. depend on for our livelihoods. Gold Key Reception for at greater efficiency and to compete with These are only a few of the hundreds of Join in the fight to protect affordable Members other builders under the same rule. Indiana accomplishments to maintain housing housing by becoming personally active in was the first state in the nation to do this. affordability that have taken place under the NAHB Build-PAC and the Association at the 2009 IBA caused enactment of a state law re- the direction of the IBA. to Build A Better Indiana (IBA’s political ferred to as the “Right to Cure” law. Your IBA and NAHB also provide edu- action committee). Your support will make International Builders IBA assisted with passing legislation cational opportunities, publications that a difference and help protect housing which allows land developers to claim ex- keep members abreast of the latest industry affordability. Show in Las Vegas IBA’s 2008 Golf Outing

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Questions? Call Heather at (800) 377-6334 * (317) 236-6334* For more information about sponsorship FAX (317) 236-6342 * [email protected] opportunties call (800)377-6334. Page 12, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 Record for highest Local HBA Retention Rate Muncie 100.8% membership Wayne Co. 100% 'HVLJQ%XLOG,QVWDOO Jasper Co. 100% retention up for grabs Whitley Co. 100% %DUV .LWFKHQV St. Joseph Valley 98.1% ho will lead the state in 08 in Vincennes Area 97.9% %XLOWLQV 6DOHV&HQWHUV membership retention? Fort Wayne 97.7% W It was a year ago this week, Greater Indianapolis 97.5% &ORVHW6\VWHPV 6LWH7DEOHV that Indiana’s local associations Kosciusko-Fulton Co. 97.2% got together and recruited a record number Greater Terre Haute 97.1% .LRVNV 6SD 6DORQV of new members bringing IBA’s total mem- Northeast Indiana 96.8% bership to nearly 7,000. Howard Co. 96.7% Vincennes took home the honors of in- Elkhart Co. 96.7% creasing their membership by 111 percent. Marshall Co. 96.4% The HBA of Greater Terre Haute recruited a Monroe Co. 96% record of 151 new members to edge out the Northwest Indiana 95.8% HBA of Fort Wayne who recruited 150 new Dubois Co. 95.3% members. The next question is which local Greater Lafayette 95.1% association will take home honors in 2008 Grant County 94.7% with the highest percentage of retained Southwestern Indiana 94.7% members? Dearborn County 93.6% Four of Indiana’s locals have yet to can- LaPorte Co. 92.8% cel a member through March and boast 100 Southern Indiana 92.4% percent membership retention rates: Madison Co. 90.7% Muncie, Wayne Lawrence Co. 90.2% County, Jasper Jackson-Jennings 89.5% County, and Southeastern Indiana 89.3% Whitley Gibson Co. 89.3% County. A BA of River Valley 88.9% great way Porter Co. 86.5% to start the North Central 86.4% year - can Henry Co. 72.7% they keep it up? E\ Visit IBA’s Web site at www.buildindiana.org/memretention to see how your local is keeping up with the “year of retention.” :HORRNIRUZDUGWRFUHDWLQJ DYDOXDEOHUHODWLRQVKLSZLWK\RX Crazy about renewals he Indiana Builders Association 2008 and the local association with the high- is taking membership retention est retention rate at year-end will receive T seriously. This year’s member- the honors. Retention Standings will be ship retention plan includes more recogni- published monthly in the Indiana Builder tion for members in publications, on IBA’s News and on IBA’s Web site. Web site and at IBA and local association At the May State Board of Directors meet- events. ing, IBA will launch a membership reten- Beginning with the April issue of IBA’s tion traveling trophy. The local associa- monthly publication, Indiana Builder tion with the highest membership retention News, a “Look Who Renewed” section lists that month will be presented with the trav- all members who renewed their membership eling trophy and get to display the trophy in the association. This list will also be in their local area. They will also receive 'LJLWDO*UDSKLFV posted on IBA’s Web site. reserved seating at the meeting and recog- 'LUHFWLRQDO6LJQV IBA is hosting a “Retention Contest” for nized for their retention efforts. 5HDO(VWDWH6LJQV 5RXWHG6LJQV 6DQGEODVWHG6LJQV 6FUHHQ3ULQWHG6LJQV 9LQ\O*UDSKLFV

 

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How is Jasper County HBA achieving The HBA of St. Joseph Valley’s a 100 percent retention rate? They send Ambassador’s Club is assigned to Muncie HBA is ever evolv- Wayne County BA sends the invoices out three months prior to mem- connect and engage members. Last ing and enhancing their “Ten Reasons to Renew Your bers’ anniversary dates and follow-up Whitley County BA is year, the club focused solely on new member renewal process. Membership” flier along with with reminders the next few months. continuing to develop members. This year, the club is ex- Retention Rate: 100.8% the invoice to their memebers. Board and volunteer members who and enhance their panding their focus to reach out to Board members will also per- have a personal relationship with the member renewal pro- long-term members who haven’t sonally talk to members who member up for renewal make personal cess. Retention Rate: attended an association function have not yet renewed and en- contact with that member to encourage 100% recently. In 2007, the association courage them to do so. Reten- their renewal. Retention Rate: 100% ranked fourth in the nation for tion Rate: 100% membership retention. Retention The Vincennes Area BA is mak- Rate: 98.1% ing plans to lead the state again this year - this time in member- The BA of Kosciusko-Fulton Counties strives for mem- The BA of Greater Indianapolis, IBA’s largest local ship retention. The association is The HBA of Fort Wayne sends a bership retention by utilizing volunteers with personal association with 1214 members, has an extensive offering a free meal at the next personal letter with the relationships to make phone calls to members who are membership plan. Within two weeks of joining, a membership meeting to all mem- association’s accomplishments to up for renewal. A list of cancelled members is published new member receives a call from a staff person wel- bers who joined in the past year. each member up for renewal. in the newsletter and all members are encouraged to try coming them to the association. Then a volunteer The topic at the meeting is de- Contact is made with the mem- to get them back in the association. Retention Rate: member that is part of the BAGI Ambassador’s Club signed to be of interest to all mem- ber by either the member recruiter 97.2% bers (IDEM will speak about the or a board member. Retention delivers a welcome packet to the new member. An I-69 expansion.) Member recruit- Rate: 97.7% additional staff follow-up call is made after six The HBA of Howard County is taking the ers are calling everyone they re- months of membership to further engage the new retention job seriously and holding a Mem- cruited and extending a personal member. Member appreciation days are held twice a bership Retention Party this week. They invitation to the meeting. Reten- year to orient members to the many benefits offered have also implemented a point system tion Rate: 97.9% by the association. Dues invoices include a “what where a member will get points for differ- have we done for your lately” flier and the top 10 ent areas of involvement. Points will ac- The HBA of Greater Terre Haute means BA of Northeast Indiana reasons to renew. Additional phone calls are made to crue over the year and at the end of the business when it comes to membership is ever evolving and en- members who are not renewed by their membership year rewards will be given accordingly in- recruitment and retention. Last week hancing their member re- date. Retention Rate: 97.5% cluding discounts on advertising, Home the membership committee called all new newal process. Retention Show booth discount, and free meals at members who are up for renewal and Rate: 96.8% monthly meetings. They also do a cash said “thank you for your membership” WELCOME to the give away at each monthly meeting that is and asked “what else can we do to assist RETENTION NEIGHBORHOOD awarded to an attendee and rolled over if you in your business?” Members are name drawn is not present. Retention Rate: also contacted by their original member- It’s always fun to get some new additions in the 96.7% ship recruiter to encourage participation neighborhood, but having some familiar faces The Monroe County BA is and renewal. During these challenging that have been around the block for a while is economic times, the association serves to The Marshall County BA takes the per- rolling out the red carpet with a connect members with other members. sonal approach to membership recruit- also good. Check out what your neighboring special lunch meeting and thank Retention Rate: 97.1% ment and retention. Follow-up phone calls local associations are doing to ensure that this you cards for every member from the executive officer and the board association stays strong. during Indiana’s Statewide The BA of Elkhart County takes help this local maintain their membership. Retention Week. In the works is membership retention and recruit- In addition, renewing members are rec- a program to recognize long ment seriously and following the ognized in the monthly newsletter. Reten- standing members (5, 10, 15, 20 very successful membership drive tion Rate: 96.4% years) annually. Rentention last year where Elkhart recruited 64 rate: 96% new members, they hired a full-time The BA of Dubois County The BA of Greater Lafayette membership staff person. Reten- The Southwestern Indi- held a membership drive in is holding a Membership May- tion Rate: 96.7% ana B A publishes mem- March and has already re- day in May. Utilizing the bership accomplishments The Dearborn County ceived 10 new member ap- membership committee, board HBA of Grant County and upcoming events with HBA membership recruit- plications. All members up members and recruiters from is continuing to de- dues renewal notices. Each ers are calling members up for renewal are contacted last year’s drive, the associa- The BIA of Northwest Indiana velop and enhance member receives a call from for renewal and encourag- by their member recruiter tion will host a two-hour tele- held a membership recruitment their member renewal a board or membership ing them to renew. Reten- who another member who thon to encourage members up and retention drive in March. process. Retention committee member during tion Rate: 93.6% has a personal relationship for renewal to rejoin. Reten- Teams were formed and all mem- Rate: 94.7% their anniversary month. with them. Retention Rate: tion Rate: 95.1% bers of the association were called Retention Rate: 94.7% and offered incentives to renew 95.3% early. The member who recruited The HBA of Southern In- the most new members received The Madison County HBA has diana is keeping with The The Jackson-Jennings BA is striving to $500 cash. Retention Rate: 95.8% a new executive officer and new Oliver Group philosophy improve its member services. Beginning ideas for growing and retaining The Lawrence County HBA is acti- and utilizing their retention next month, all cancelled members will their membership in 2008. In the vating their membership committee program ideas to retain receive an exit survey to complete. Re- works is a business card sized and designing an association Web site The BA of LaPorte County their members. They are tention Rate: 89.5% promotion detailing the benefits to keep members better informed. charges their executive officer distributing member ben- of membership which will be They are also considering hosting a with the responsibility of mem- efit testimonials and imple- given to members. Retention blog for member to member network- bership recruitment and reten- menting a monthly mem- Rate: 90.7% ing. Retention Rate: 90.2% tion. The association recognizes bership campaign to en- their renewing members in courage members to become engaged in the association. The Henry County BA is their monthly newsletter. Re- The BA of River Valley is Retention Rate: 92.4% reorganizing and revital- tention Rate: 92.8% pushing membership ben- izing. They have hired a efits at the local association The Porter County BA’s new executive officer and level. They recently hosted membership committee is are implementing new three state leaders at their charged with the respon- The North Central Indi- membership benefits. monthly meeting to discuss sibility of membership re- ana BA recently ex- The BA of South- The Gibson County BA Members are receiving the many benefits of mem- cruitment and retention. panded their territory and eastern Indiana is runs a lean, mean opera- newsletters, meeting no- bership at the national, They follow-up with is hosting a membership ever evolving and tion and it’s the board’s tices and phone calls to state, and local levels. They phone calls and personal drive in Miami County enhancing their responsibility to contact all encourage engagement in are also hosting “Make a contacts to members up this week. Retention Rate: member renewal unpaid members regard- the association. Retention Beautiful Home Showcase for renewal. Retention 86.4% process. Retention ing renewal. Retention Rate: 72.7% II” this coming weekend. Rate: 86.5% Rate: 89.3% Rate: 89.3% Retention Rate: 88.9% Page 14, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 L ook who renewed in March Dearborn County HBA United Community Bank Wilmes Window Manufacturing Overhead Door Company Crossgrove Decorators All-Rite Ready Mix of Indiana Valley Insulation Rose Brick & Materials Custom Quality Homes Aurora Lumber BA of Elkhart County Salem Insurance Agency David L Wade & Associates Bayer Becker Engineers BA of Dubois County Big C Lumber Schrock Homes Earth Source Coldwell Banker West Shell Audio World Bontrager/Hardies Realty Shades Express Fifth Third Bank Courts Drywall Beckman Construction Builders Mart Siding World Floyd Henney Builders Creative Flooring Carter Lumber Collins and Company Sound Move Hahn Systems Dearborn Savings Association Cemex/Kosmos Cement Culver Custom Homes Sunrise Sprinkler Systems Ideal Suburban Homes Gillman Lumber Central Concrete Supply Dumor Water Specialists Willie’s Oakbrook Homes Jozac Corporation Horizon Homes Dave Hassfurther Masonry Everlasting Homes Wissco Irrigation Lake Shore Builders Kaeser-Losekamp Construction Eck-Mundy Associates Gano Plywood Lee Supply Corporation Lawrenceburg Winnelson Edward Jones Investments Gateway Properties HBA of Fort Wayne M & S Electric Merchants Bank Hulsman Refrigeration Hamilton Truss Alternative Accessibility Lift Masolite Nehemiah Const. & Development Industrial Tools Sales & Services Himco Waste Away Service Aqua Indiana Master Electric People’s Community Bank Jasper Lumber Integrity Mortgage Group Ben Schmucker Construction Midwest Tile & Concrete Richard Schmidt Builder K & K Industries Kuert Concrete Bob Buescher Homes National Serve All Rupel Development Mehringer Plumbing & Heating Marbach Brady & Weaver Classic Stereo & Video Niemeyer Builders Schalk Drywall Messmer Mechanical Metropolitan Title Closet Concepts Palatial Homes Schultz Custom Walls Mullis Custom Homes Middlebury Electric Colonial Development Preferred Automotive Group Seitz Agency Re Max Realty Momper Installed Building Products Complete Plumbing Services Pro-Build Star Building Materials Shamrock Cabinets Niblock Excavating Contract Interiors Seepage Control Superior Walls of the Tri State Universal Design Associates Old Fort Building Supply Copper River Cabinet Co/Panel Mart Springfield Enterprises Tri-State Development Voegerl Construction One Communications Cordes Drywall Stauffer Development Summit Mortgage Wayne Pipe & Supply

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BA of Greater Indianapolis Home’s Energy ABC Supply Absolute Landscaping Access Elevators AccuLevel Air-Trol Heating & AC AMCO Elevators Is Used Bishop Lighting Blue Door Builders Brinks Home Technologies Bruder Case Engineered Lumber Heating Water. CertaPro Painters CGS Services Chicago Title Christopher Scott Homes Circle City Group Citizens Bank CK Design & Build Clark Quinn Moses Scott & Grohn Community Development Corbier Traditions Court & Commercial Record Cranfill Development Criterium Winchell Engineers Custom Floors (But that doesn’t mean 20% of your energy D & B Continuous Guttering budget has to go to the electric company.) Dale Hughes Interior Design Dave Sego Builders Not many people realize how much heating water can cost them. But Day Marc Homes Demilec USA dishwashers, washing machines, showers and sinks use a lot of hot water. Dick Bonne Homes And the best way to keep those costs under control is with a clean, efficient Drexel Interiors Drywall Contractors propane water heater. To learn more, visit www.usepropane.com. Elevation CPA Group Enterprise Title Estes Design & Manufacturing F C Tucker Fersch & Company First Horizon Home Loans Visit www.indianapropane.com or contact your local propane dealer for information on the water heater rebate program. Fox Incorporated Renewals (see page 16) May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 15 Master Home Environmentalist developed by the American Lung Association of Washington aster Home Environmentalist tials homebuyers. 8-hour trainings can be planned several and the program can positively impact ev- (MHE), developed by the 5) Access and implement the Do-It-Your- months in advance, and the ALA-I trainers eryone involved. The American Lung Asso- M American Lung Association of self Home Environmentalist Assessment have flexible schedules to accommodate ciation invites and encourages you to please Washington, is a home-based List. your requests. consider scheduling a Master Home Envi- program in which community volunteers Master Home Environmentalist The American ronmentalist training for your organization work with individuals to assess and improve Thanks to a generous grant Lung Association of and community. indoor air quality in homes. This program from the Environmental Protec- Indiana is committed To set up a Master Home Environmen- is especially useful for homes that have asth- tion Agency, and in partnership to building healthy talist training in your community or if you matics, COPD patients, residents confined with the Indiana State Depart- communities have any additional questions, please con- to the home, individuals who suffer from ment of Health, this program, valued at throughout the state and improving the tact Meghan McNulty at the American Lung allergies, etc. MHE utilizes volunteers to $2500, will be offered free of charge. Due quality of life for our Hoosier neighbors. Association of Indiana at (317)819-1181 assess the factors within a home that con- to the ongoing nature of the program, these The benefits of this program are invaluable, x237 or [email protected]. tribute to air quality in homes, and based upon the residents’ situation, make low or no-cost recommendations to improve the air quality. Party With The President! The purpose of the MHE program is to provide education within homes to help control and prevent exposures to pollutants in the home that can cause asthma, aller- Come Have a Day Full of Fun in the Sun!! gies, lung diseases, retarded growth, learn- ing disabilities, cancer, and other illnesses. The goal of MHE is to help residents iden- tify, assess, manage and remove parts of the home which may be beneficial and/or harm- ful to the air quality within or surrounding the home. The immediate goal of the program is to guide the resident through the process of improving the air quality in the home. The long-term goal is to help educate the resi- dent as to the factors that improve or im- pede air quality so that in the future, the resident will be able to make appropriate choices and decisions regarding air quality control. The American Lung Association of Indi- Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Title Sponsor: ana (ALA-I) would like to work with state- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Golf (9 Holes) at Grey Eagle Golf Course wide members of the Indiana Builders As- 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Private Pool Party at IBA President David Compton’s Home sociation to employ the MHE program in their communities. It is necessary that we 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - Transportation to Concert from Hotel & Compton’s Home have volunteers who will be willing to con- 8:00 p.m. - Jimmy Buffett Concert (Lawn) duct in-home assessments, and we request Proceeds benefit IBA’s Educational Scholarship Foundation that you attend a training and then give (Tax ID # 20-3910424) back the same number of hours in free home $130 tax deduction for Party, Transportation & Concert; $43 tax deduction for Transportation & Concert Only assessments. At the ALA-I, it has been our experience Hotel Accommodations: Hampton Inn-Fishers, 11575 Commercial Dr., Fishers, IN 46038 that implementing educational and pro- active programs in communities greatly Name______Company______helps to improve the quality of life in those Address______City, State, Zip______communities. By volunteering to conduct in-home assessments, you will be teaching Phone______FAX______E-mail______others in your community how to lower the risk of pollutants, and consequential health ___ $240 - Entire Day of Events Complete and return to: issues. This program will benefit the over- ___ $225 - Party, Transportation & Concert Indiana Builders Association all health and morale of the community, and ___ $125 - Transportation & Concert P.O. Box 44670 will allow you to participate in a leading ___ $129 + tax - Hotel Room for Night of 7/29 Indianapolis, IN 46244 volunteer organization in the country. (must include credit card number) There are several additional benefits for Questions? the members of the Indiana Builders Asso- Total = $______ciation to be trained as informed facilita- (800) 377-6334 tors for the MHE program, including: Sponsorship Levels: (317) 236-6334 1) Fulfilling the mission of the IBA to ___ Title Sponsorship - $1000 ___ Silver Sponsorship - $250 FAX (317) 236-6342 “...lead, educate, and advocate safe and af- ___ Gold Sponsorship - $500 ___ Supporter - $100 [email protected] fordable housing.” 2) Providing facilitators the opportunity to Payment Procedure: extend outreach to communities with which ___ Enclosed is my check made payable to Indiana Builders Association. they have previously worked. ___ Please charge to my credit card: ___ VISA ___ Mastercard 3) Increased knowledge of indoor air qual- Limited to 50 people. Card Number______Expiration Date______ity and how to present the information. Prepayment required. 4) Serving as a marketing tool for poten- Signature______No refunds. Page 16, Indiana Builder News May, 2008 C ompanies who renewed in March BA of Greater Indianapolis Mike Pike Drywall Concrete, Dirt, Etc. Re/Max Results Blue Ribbon Builders B & S Plumbing & G & G Custom Homes Perry’s Pool & Construction Dircksen Construction Shelving Systems Plus Bob Miller Appliances and Heating G T Company Vogel Builders Franz Nursery T J Beavin Construction Mattress Showroom Crown Electric Garage Doors of Indianapolis West Construction Hanna Brothers Drywall The Trend Companies of KY Comfort Carpets David L Howald General Shale Brick Homestead Acres Thorn Orwick Cressy & Everett Construction George Electrical Contracting Jasper County HBA Randy P Tilbury CPA Waterfurnace International ELF Excavating Fast Track Apparel George M Sherman Signature Homes by Eric Renovations By Wagler Whayne Supply Company First Federal Savings Bank K L St. John Custom Georgia-Pacific Building Prod- Maple Flagship Publications Homes ucts BIA of Northwest Indiana Southwestern Indiana BA Fresh Trax Lakewood Subdivision Gerry Steinhagen Builder BA of Kosciusko-Fulton Co. +5 Residential Electrical Con- American Seal Coaters Gano Plywood Midwest Satellite Gettum Associates Ace Hardware tractor Concrete Supply Gushwa Heating & AC Mike’s Kitchen Gallery Gradison Building Beer’s Lawn Installation Air-Tite Insulation Core Contractors Holladay Properties Newman Company Grinslade Premier Homes Builders Mart All In One Rentals ERA First Advantage Realty Indiana Supply Corporation Ockerman Construction Hamilton Homes Closet Tamers of Indiana B & D Sewer Exquisite Homes Jeffery Martin Contracting Old National Bancorp Handyman Connection Collier’s Heating & Air Condi- Beachfront Development Fifth Third Bank Jerry Reed’s Excavating Vigo County Federal Hansen & Horn Group tioning Bill’s Professional Painting Goodman Concrete Walls Joers Floor Center Credit Union Home Remodeling Coplen Construction C R Homes Haas Homes Meridian Title Corporation Williams & Associates ICC Floors Hoosier Guttering CB Electric Heidorn Construction Midwest Glass & Mirror WTWO WFXW Indiana Bank & Trust Company Ideal Construction Centech Security Systems Integra Bank Momper Installed Building Indiana Brick Corporation K C Recycling Depot Centier Bank Kentucky Indiana Lumber Products Vincennes Area BA Indiana Hardwood Mills Millennium Sounds Crown Rentals Kuhlman Construction Niezgodski Plumbing Babb Lumber Integrity Painting and Interior Robinson Construction First Horizon Home Loan MCF Construction Norandex/Reynolds Building First American Bank Decorating Salem Insurance Agency First National Bank of Illinois Morley & Associates Materials Hacker Plumbing & J L Fox Schwartz Brothers Construction Floors & Kitchens MR Construction Polyvinyl Sales Drilling Johnson County Land Title Sunrise Sprinkler Systems Forever Floors Nature By Design Landscapes Portage Realty Corporation Sure Clean Kellie Plumbing The Cole Realty Group GALE/ADCO Insulation One Way Tree & Land Services Professional Warranty Service Kern Palmer Interiors Walker & Associates Garen/Golfview Public Education Foundation Quality Window & Door Wayne County BA Kleinops Henderlong Homes Sterchi Homes Corporation Red Hen Turf Farm Cabinet Supply Kosene & Kosene BA of Greater Lafayette Home Creations ThermalCell Insulation Trim-A-Door Dick Hill & Son LaSalle Bank Midwest N.A. A Fire’s Place Home Lumber Company Tri-State Restoration Contrac- Waste Management hh gregg Commercial Locke Reynolds Citation Homes Hulsey Electric tors Weaver Electric & Heating Sales Division LP Building Products Cline’s Carpets Plus Color Tile Indiana Rebath United Dynamics Wells Fargo Home Mortgage McCurdy Construction Matt Beecher Builders Custom Concrete Company Indiana Spray Foam Powell’s Plumbing & McGrew Footings & Excavat- Five Star Construction Insignia Stone HBA of St. Joseph Valley HBA of Greater Terre Haute Electrical ing hh gregg Commercial Sales JP Technology Adams Road Development Anderson Chiropractic Offices Whitewater Valley McNeil Homes Division K & D Development Bales Mechanical Anderson Construction REMC Midwest Building Company Porter & Pittsburgh Paints Katona Builders Mike Geryak Construction Pro Audio by Brand NIPSCO Monroe Bank RDS Design Packaged Concrete Monsma Marketing Stallard & Schuh Perfect Edge Sewers can be Natural Stone Creations Steve Connors Builder Priority Chiropractic Norandex/Reynolds Building V-Line Corporation Schilling Bros Lumber Hard- Products Wildcat Contracting ware Paul E Smith WLFI Seal Tight Roofing & Exteriors an amenity, too! Premier Mortgage Corporation of Indiana Premier Villages BA of LaPorte County Service Sanitation Pruitt Contractor Services H J Knoll & Son The Organizers RE/MAX Realty Group Menards Trim-A-Seal of Indiana Reese Kitchen & Bath Meridian Title Van Drunen Building Supply Richmond Guttering Pioneer Lumber Xpress Mortgage Roberts Glass & Services Tri-Corp Wireless-Nextel Sanders Fine Homes BA of River Valley Service Connections HBA of Lawrence County Greves TV & Appliances Sho-Pro of Indiana J & R Painting Lowes of Madison Steven Wilson The House Doctor River Valley Financial Bank Stone Center of Indiana Sherwin-Williams Sunrise Construction Marshall County HBA The Estridge Company Lowe’s HBA of Southern Indiana The Kitchenwright A A Properties The Princeton Group Monroe County BA Action Overhead Door The Woodlands at McCracken B.A. Homes Cabinet Trends Creek Kirby Risk Electrical Supply Community First Bank Too often, the location of the sewer system dictates a development’s layout — Thomas Hession Peoples State Bank Dave Poe Constructions resulting in “orphan” or wasted lots. With E/One Sewer Systems you can sewer Thomas R McHaffie Waterfurnace International Designers Touch virtually anywhere, siting each home to take advantage of views and terrain. Timberwood Custom Homes Ferguson Enterprises United Signs and Printing Muncie HBA Fifth Third Bank And, E/One systems are totally reliable — no preventive maintenance, all but Valenti Held Contractor Dev. American United Appraisal First Horizon Home Loan invisible: Van Valer Law Firm Culligan Water Conditioning Furnish Towing & Recovery • Lower your front-end development cost by installing the system only as Weber Concrete Construction Dennis Wenger & Abrell Harrison County REMC you need it Will Wright Building Company J D Highley Construction Home Buyers’ Warranty Corp • Proven — more than half a million end users daily Williams Comfort Air Overhead Door Hoosier Brick Yard • Non-invasive — preserve landscape; unobtrusive WTHR 13 Video Indiana Suburban Aluminum Houser Builder/Realtor • Safe — protect quality of life Surber’s Jeremy Loftus Const. & Engi- Jackson-Jennings BA The Sherwin-Williams Co. neering Find out more about how you can save on sewering costs — call Fluid & Browns Insulation Umberger Homes L & N Federal Credit Union Thermal Systems and find out how you can enhance your developments. Farm Credit Services of Mid- United Home Supply Libs Paving America Watters Heating & Electric Logan Lavelle Hunt Insurance Goecker Building Supplies WLBC-Werk Backyard Broad- Lumley Enterprises Jackson County REMC casting Mccauley Nicolas & Company SEWER SYSTEMS Kleber Building & Remodeling Monroe Shine 6939 Brookville Rd. Indianapolis, Indiana 46239 Learn more about Kyko Garage Doors BA of Northeast Indiana Pip Printing & Document Ser- Tel 317.308.6300 Fax 317.308.6310 E/One Sewer Systems Lee’s Ready Mix Aggregate Industries vices [email protected] at www.eone.com Lucas Ackerman Supply Audio Video Systems Principal Title Services May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 17 News from Around the State IBA senior officers (left to right) Doug Miller, secretary; David Compton, president; and Andy Place, Sr., trea- surer, gather at the recent BA of Elkhart County meeting.

The BA of Northeastern Indiana and the Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS held a joint meeting in Auburn to discuss recent legislative accom- IBA President David Compton (cen- plishments. Pictured at the meeting are (left to right): Dani Rittermeyer, president ter) is welcomed to the BA of of Northeastern Indiana Association of REALTORS; Representative Dick Dodge Elkhart County by President Gary (R-Pleasant Lake); Max Miller, immediate past president of Indiana Association Maust, GMB, CGB, CGR, CAPS, of REALTORS; Dennis Spidel, IBA vice president; Senator Dennis Kruse (R-Au- CGP, and State Director Jeff Loucks, burn); Sally Johnson, Indiana Association of REALTORS government affairs di- CGB, CAPS, CGP. rector; and Gretchen White, IBA’s government affairs director. It was quite a night as leaders of the North Central Indiana BA welcomed several potential members from Miami County to join their local builders association (left to right): John Smith, presi- dent; Terri Riley, treasurer; Bill Graybeal, vice president; and Joey Martin, CAPS, secretary.

North Central Indiana BA Secretary Joey Alan Simmons (left), Muncie HBA president; Juli Martin, CAPS, (right) welcomed IBA lead- Metsker, CAPS, Muncie HBA vice president; and Jud ers to a Miami County membership drive Motsenbocker, CGR, CAPS (right), IBA past president, meeting held recently (left to right): Bill welcome Dan Allen, Delaware County Chamber of Com- O’Gorman, IBA associate area vice presi- merce president, to the association’s recent membership dent; Larry Coplen, GMB, IBA past presi- meeting. Jud Construction sponsored the April meet- dent; and Cindy Bussell, IBA chief operat- ing. ing officer.

IBA Membership Vice Chairman Dave Sunderman, CAPS (center), and IBA Past President Stephen Robinson, GMB, GMR, CGB, CGR, CAPS, CGP, discuss membership benefits with a member of the BA of River Valley.

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Registration Information (one form per attendee) ______NAME ______COMPANY ______ADDRESS ______CITY/STATE/ZIP ______PHONE FAX ______E-MAIL LOCAL HBA Registration Fees Registration fee includes lunch and materials.

___ x $195 HBA Member ___ x $245 non-member ___ Register 30 Days Prior to Course - Save $20 ___ Additional Charge if Registering Within 14 Days of Class - $25

Total Due: ______Payment Information ___ Check Made Payable to: Indiana Builders Association, Inc. ___ Mastercard ___ Visa ___ Please Invoice (IBA Members Only)

______CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXP. DATE ______NAME ON CARD ______SIGNATURE

Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations made prior to 14 days of course will receive a refund less 50% administrative fee. Registrants who fail to attend the course without 14 days prior to written notification are liable for the entire fee. May, 2008 Indiana Builder News, Page 19 Snag Two Designations in One Week

CGPThe Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation program CAPSThe Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation teaches environmentally friendly green program teaches the technical, business techniques and business management management, and customer service skills skills essential to serve the market. essential to serve the aging-in-place market.

Registration Form: (one form per attendee) Classes are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Name ______Business Management for Building Professionals (CGP, CAPS, CGB, CGR, CGA) Company ______This course will give you a solid foundation in those best business practices so valuable Address ______to smaller businesses: planning, organizing, staffing/directing and controlling. By using City/State/Zip ______case studies and sample forms, your instructors give you practical and applicable tools Phone ______Fax ______for management success. Instructors: Jud Motsenbocker, CGR, CAPS (July); E-mail ______Local HBA ______Vince Butler, CGR, GMB, CAPS (Nov.) ____ July 16, 2008 - $150 HBA Member / $200 non-HBA Member Green Building for Building Professionals (CGP, CGB, CGA, GMR) ____ Nov. 5, 2008 - $150 HBA Member / $200 non-HBA Member In this two-day course students will learn how green homes provide buyers with better value, lower energy costs, lower maintenance, better indoor air quality and Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS) better long-term value. Learn how to identify and serve the needs of an aging population. Instructors: Stephen Robinson, GMB, GMR, CGB, CGR, CAPS, CGP (July); Instructors: Stephen Robinson, GMB, GMR, CGB, CGR, CAPS, CGP (July); Chuck Breidenstein, CGB (Nov.) Vince Butler, CGR, GMB, CAPS (Nov.) ____ July 14-15, 2008 - $300 HBA Member / $350 non-HBA Member ____ July 17 - $195 HBA Member / $245 non-HBA Member ____ Nov. 6-7, 2008 - $300 HBA Member / $350 non-HBA Member ____ Nov. 3 - $195 HBA Member / $245 non-HBA Member

All Classes Are Located At: Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS) Indiana Housing Center The “Home Modifications” course teaches remodelers the relevant codes and standards, 1011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., St. depicts common barriers, and demonstrates how to redesign living areas for safety and Indianapolis, IN 46202 comfort. Instructors: Stephen Robinson, GMB, GMR, CGB, CGR, CAPS, CGP (July); Vince Butler, CGR, GMB, CAPS (Nov.) Questions? Contact Carlie Hopper ____ July 18 - $195 HBA Member / $245 non-HBA Member (800) 377-6334 ____ Nov. 4 - $195 HBA Member / $245 non-HBA Member [email protected] ____ $50 Discount: Register for all 3 CAPS Courses ____ $25/Course Additional Charge if Registering Within 14 Days of Class Return Completed Form: Indiana Builders Association Total Amount Due: $______P.O. Box 44670 Payment Method: ___ Check Enclosed ___ Invoice (HBA Members Only) Indianapolis, IN 46244 ___ MasterCard ___ Visa FAX (317) 236-6342 Card #______Exp. Date______Signature ______

Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations made prior to 14 days of course will receive a refund less 50% administrative fee. Registrants who fail to attend the course without 14 days prior written notification are liable for the entire fee.

Graduation Fees: $145 HBA members/$245 non-HBA members payable to NAHB Uni- versity of Housing. Annual Renewal Fees: $50 HBA members/$75 non-HBA members payable to the NAHB University of Housing. CAPS Continuing education requirements: CAPS designates are required to complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education every three years, and six (6) of the twelve (12) hours must be from an NAHB University of Housing course and the remaining six (6) hours may be earned by completing approved state and local seminars, NAHB seminars, or college courses related to the building industry with a maximum of two (2) July CGP Courses hours earned by participating in community service projects (work done for the public Sponsored By: good without compensation). CGP Continuing education requirements: CGP designates are required to complete twelve hours of continuing education every three years. Six of the twelve hours must be from NAHB University of Housing educational activities. A minimum of eight hours is required to come from green building industry related educational activities. Page 20, Indiana Builder News May, 2008

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Successful businesses are based on strong customer relationships and solid reputations.What do your re- lationships in the home build- ers association say about you? Page 22, Indiana Builder News May, 2008

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IBA thanks the following recruiters for sup- ciates, welcomes Matthew Harrold, Avon Monroe County Building Association Donald Thieneman, Thieneman Build- porting the Builders Association and wel- Plumbing Company. Thomas Fuller, GMB, CGB, T A Fuller ers, welcomes Scott Bogdon, Bankerl Life comes the following new members: Art Haan, Chase Home Lending, wel- Homes, welcomes Chris Hughes, Hughes & Casualty. comes Todd McIntire, J P Morgan. Electric. Mark Werncke, Werncke Construction, Dearborn County HBA Kevin Hill, Conor-Patrick Insurance Ser- Kimber Mcelhinney, Herald Times, wel- welcomes Susan Hollis, Waterworks Devel- Art Fischesser, All Rite Ready Mix, wel- vices, welcomes Jennifer Foster, Foster Re- comes Al Vlasman, Al Vlasman Construc- opment. comes Roger Toennis, Overhead Door Com- sults. tion. pany of Covington. Sarah Huff, MIRM, F C Tucker, wel- Mark Sovinski, GMB, CGB, G & S HBA of St. Joseph Valley Phyllis Keller, Keller Group, welcomes comes Grant Richards, Wholesale Hard- Homes, welcomes Matt Press, Neighbor- Deb Adams, D Squared Promotions, wel- Grant Richards, Wholesale Hardwood Inte- wood Interiors. hood Solutions. comes Jim Scollon, EPCON Communities / riors. Thomas Mullen, MIRM, Thomas E Stonebridge Villas. Damien Scheessele, Scheessele & Sons Mullen & Associates, welcomes Devin Muncie HBA Construction, welcomes Mark Dill, Mark Lloyd, Lloyd Designs. Earl Dillon welcomes Vickie Shroyer, HBA of Greater Terre Haute Dill Plumbing. William O’Gorman, Lushin & Associates, Shroyer Pools & Spas, and Darwin Keyton, Ryan Baker, GMB, CGB, Jenkins welcomes Victor Selby Martin Insurance. Builder/Developer, welcomes Greg Thralls, BA of Dubois County Spina, Vic Spina Jan Reed, Coldwell Thralls Brothers Home Improvement. Gary Schnell, Sell4Free Welsh Realty, Custom Homes. Banker Lunsford, wel- Jay Crapo, Crapo Insurance Agency, wel- welcomes Doug Kutzgar, Ewing Properties. Al Pfeiffer, comes Carolyn Cline, comes Sheryl Shaver, Office Remedy, and Ron Smith, CGB, Smith Homes, wel- Pfeiffer Custom Coldwell Banker Jim Thomas, First Choice Realtors. comes Ron Smith, Earthlinked Solutions; Homes, welcomes Lunsford. Terry Day, Terry Day Construction, wel- Randy Edwards, Edwards Concrete Con- Michael Wright, Don Young, Youngs comes Brian Mundell, Superior Kitchen & struction, and Joe Ettensohn, Ettensohn & Diversified Home Title & Abstract, wel- Bath. Company. Building Service. comes Jay Johnson, Don Eyler, E & R Construction, wel- Robert GMAC Mortgage. comes Brian Hayworth, Hayworth Construc- BA of Elkhart County Sandberg, RLS tion. Bryan Barr, Cana Cabinetry, welcomes Building, wel- Scott and Cori Brown, Brown Remodeling BA of Northeast Indiana Richard Jenkins, Jenkins Builder/Devel- Robert Smith, Precision Computer Net- comes Kurt Kyler, Company, are welcomed to the recent BA Ken Wilson, Jim oper, welcomes Bernice Helman, Coldwell works & Service. Advanced Insula- of Greater Indianapolis Member Appre- Ingledue Construction, Banker/Larry Helman Realty. Vern Leatherman, Leatherman Supply, tion Systems. ciation Open House by Lauren Crabb welcomes Chadwick Dennis Meneely, CGB, CGR, CGP, welcomes Devon Witmer, Modern Masonry George (right), BAGI staff. Appleman, Davey Re- Meneely Construction, welcomes Gina Supply. Sherman, GMB, source Group. Bradburn, T K Constructors. Jeff Martin, GMB, CGB, CGR, CGP, Mar- CGB, welcomes Dick Wilson, Kirby Risk tin Brothers Contracting, welcomes Electrical Supply. BIA of Northwest Indiana Wayne County BA welcomes Pete Stiens, Rolando Ortiz, Closet Craft. Paul Shoopman, Paul Shoopman Home Dane Buckley, Home Creations, wel- Gillman Home Center, and Rick Funk, Patty Miller, Cressy & Ererett Real Es- Building Group, welcomes Terry Murphy, comes Joe Francis, Professional Outdoor Wilco. tate, welcomes James Glaum, Hampton Es- Norwood Lumber & Building Components. Services. tates. Tom Slater, Timberland Lumber Com- Jack Davids, Tri-County Development, Steve Otis, Straight Talk Construction, pany, welcomes Katie Montgomery, The welcomes Ray Eriks, Cambridge Compa- Year-to-Date welcomes Tim Mitchell, American Classic Gutter Shutter. nies. Local HBA New Members Steel Construction. Brian Davis, Davis Land and Homes, Northwest 31 Larry Swank, Sr., Sterling Group, wel- Jackson-Jennings BA welcomes Jeremy Andrews, Andrews Insu- Elkhart Co. 28 comes Lance Swank, Sterling Construction. Brian Brock, Brock’s Plumbing, wel- lation. Greater Terre Haute 25 Dave Zehr, CGR, CAPS, Zehr Construc- comes Troy Nichalson, Nichalson Electric. Brad Ericks, Cook Builders, welcomes Greater Indianapolis 24 tion, welcomes Steve Noonan, Meridian John Gouwens, Gouwens Plumbing, and Porter Co. 12 Title. Jasper County HBA Nick Johnson, Armored Floors. Southern 10 Alan Hopper, Hopper Roofing & Siding Tammy Graff, CTX Mortgage, welcomes Southwestern 10 Supply, welcomes John Heuring, Chrysler Steven Hon, ABC Seamless Siding. Greater Lafayette 9 Group. Alan Hopper, Hopper Roofing & Siding Monroe Co. 9 Supply, welcomes Greg Bruinsma, Hydro Kosciusko-Fulton 7 BA of Kosciusko-Fulton Counties Clean. Fort Wayne 6 Tim Merchant, Skyline Builders, wel- Amber Jung, AmeriClean, welcomes Dubois Co. 6 comes Todd Lybarger, First Financial Bank. Chris Hensley, EcoGuard Solutions. Wayne Co. 5 Terry Shepherd, Terry Shepherd Con- Frank Kubina, Ticor Title Insurance, wel- Muncie 4 struction, welcomes John Kime, Hostetler comes Latoya McDaniel, CHASE. St. Joseph Valley 3 Door. Larry Luebcke, Homes of The 20th Cen- Howard Co. 3 tury, welcomes Kurt Kopack, R Storage. Northeast 3 Stacy O’Gara, BAGI director of member- BA of Greater Lafayette Christine Neal, Builder Architect Maga- Dearborn Co. 3 ship and events, explains the benefits of Pat Richard, CGB, Spire Group, wel- zine, welcomes David Contorno, LaPorte Co. 2 membership to James Holmes, Modern comes Shawn Findley, Haley’s Lock Safe & UBUILDIT-MOKENA. Marshall Co. 2 Exteriors. Key. Dan Rohaley, Ticor Title Insurance, wel- Southeastern 2 comes George Bourrell, Transite Heating & Jasper Co. 1 HBA of Fort Wayne BA of LaPorte County Air Conditioning, and Scott Moran, Home Jackson-Jennings 1 Matt Lancia, Lancia Homes, welcomes Dan Radtke, Pioneer Lumber, welcomes Management Team. Grant Co. 1 Lesli McIntosh, Accommodating Home. Derek Schultz, Meyer Glass & Mirror, and Vincennes 0 June Kirchgatter, Avant-Gardens Develop- HBA of Southern Indiana Madison Co. 0 HBA of Howard County ment. Bill Burns, Aristocrat Builders, wel- Lawrence Co. 0 John Cardwell, III, Cardwell Built, wel- comes Donetta Peabody, California Closet. Henry Co. 0 comes Shawn Spitler, CFD Insurance Plan- Marshall County HBA welcomes Eric Trent Hunt, Logan Lavelle Hunt Insur- Gibson Co. 0 ners. Secrist, Certified Restoration Services. ance, welcomes Charles DeVall, The Roof River Valley 0 Rick Miller, Irving Materials, welcomes Alan Eisenhour, GMB, GMR, CGR, Stain Doctor, and Eric Watkins, Watkins Whitley Co. 0 Barry Appleton, First Impressions. CAPS, CGP, Eisenhour Home Improve- Real Estate Solutions. North Central 0 BA of Greater Indianapolis ments, welcomes Eric Jurgonski, Champion Todd Rush, Sellersburg Stone, welcomes Dave Compton, R N Thompson & Asso- Window. Chad Deters, Advance Ready Mix Concrete. Page 24, Indiana Builder News May, 2008

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