BASF News Summer 2011

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THE MAGAZINE OF THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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ADONEL EXPANDS TO HAITI

Adonel Concrete has begun providing much needed concrete

to earthquake-damaged portions of Port-au-Prince and surrounding

areas as part of a partnership agreement with Haiti-based concrete

company, Betonex.

Luis Garcia will serve as CEO of the newly-formed company,

Adonel-Betonex. The phone number in Haiti for Adonel-Betonex is 509-2947-5050.

Contents2011 BASF Executive Committee

Fred AbboPrime Homebuilders

Hugo AlvarezAlvarez & Barbara, LLP

Ernie BascuasThe Sherwin-Williams

Company

Aaron Behar, Esq.Aaron Behar, P.A.

Noah BreakstoneBTI Developers

Carlos CastellanosC Squared

Construction, Inc

Ray CastellanosAuthentic Construction,

LLC Danielle CardosoCherry, Bekaert, & Holland, L.L.P

Jeff DaleyAvatar Properties, Inc

Betty De VaronaYachting Experts

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Esq.

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A

Alex GalvezCogent Consulting

Engineering Construction LLC

Luis GarciaAdonel Concrete

Fernando X. GomezBankUnited, FSB

Carolina Herrera, Esq.Lennar Homes, Inc.

Diana IbarriaStandard Pacific Homes

John KiskinisKiskinis

Communications, Inc.

Alex LastraAtlantic & Pacific

Development

Tom C. MurphyCoastal Construction

Group

Wendy MurrayAlliance C.A.S., LLC

Stanley B. Price, Esq.Bilzin, Sumberg, Baena,

Price & Axelrod LLP

Daniel Rodriguez

Christian SaiiaComcast

Frank SilvaFrank Silva, PA

Jim WerleWerle Associates

Note: All BASF Life Directors, Past Presidents and Past First Vice Presidents are also members of the Board of Directors.

BASF Staff

Toni Pacelli-HinkleyExecutive Vice President

Janina GoenagaExecutive & Legislative

Assistant

Lilia MoralesJunior Accountant/

Bookkeeper

Truly BurtonGovernment Affairs Director

for Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties

BASFNews, the quarterly magazine of the Builders Association of South Florida, is published four times per year. For advertising or editorial information, please call 305-556-6300. Send address changes for subscriptions to Builders Association of South Florida: 15225 NW 77th Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014.BASFNews is published in the interest of all segments of the home building industry and is distributed tomembers and others associated with the industry. The Builders Association of South Florida, Inc. does not accept responsibility for, or endorse any statement or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.Every effort has been made to assure accuracy of information, but authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Advertisers and advertorials in BASFNews do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited by law. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of BASF. Copyright 2011.

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA15225 NW 77th Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305 556-6300 / Fax: 305 556-6304 / Website: www.basfonline.org

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4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEReal Estate: It’s Time to Buy AgainReaching Consumers Directly in a 2.0 World

5 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEThanks for the MemoriesCalendar of Events

6 LEGISLATIVE UPDATESPolitical Changes on the Horizon

8 MEMBERS IN THE NEWSAl Milo & Ben Solomon Promote BASF on CameraBuilder Adolph Berger Dies at 81

9 MEMBER SPOTLIGHTThrough the Years: A Commitment to Excellence

10 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESMembers Get “REEL” About Saving Money & Going Green

11 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESJW Marriott Mix-n-Mingle

16 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESFall Protection Training SeminarInternational Builders Show in Orlando Sets Professionals Apart

17 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESA Jolly, Jolly Jamboree at El Dorado Furniture

18 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESIndustry Leaders Meet & Greet to Discuss Year AheadMiller Honored by FHBA

20 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESGrove Isle Hosts February Networking Reception

21 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESBrad Hunter Returns for 2011 Industry Forecast

22 New Members and Renewals & Spike Club23 COMMUNITY OUTREACH

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EDITOR:

Melissa Nobles

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR:

John Tombley

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PRINTER:

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Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development

Group, LLCPresident

Luis F. Quiñones Jr.BenTrust FinancialFirst Vice President

Ben SolomonSolomon &

Furshman, LLPSecond Vice President

Richard GomezTGSV Enterprises, Inc.Secretary-Treasurer

Shahin Etessam,CD Group LLC. &

Greatstone Development, Inc.

Assistant Secretary

Fernando I. MartinezCaribe Homes

Imm. Past President

Marianna E. PerezCity National Bank

of FloridaImm. Past Vice President

Lenny MillerPasadena Homes, Inc.

Life Executive Committee Member

Ruben BertranVitran Homes Corp.

Presidential Appointee

Alexander CastellanosBB&T

Presidential Appointee

Jose GonzalezFlagler Development

GroupPresidential Appointee

Miriam Rodriguez- Alvarez

Bonded Builders RiskManagement

Ex-Officio

JC CalleiroCEMEX

Ex-Officio

Lani Kahn DrodyLowell International

RealtyEx-Officio

Carlos Gonzalez Lennar

Ex Officio

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr.BankUnitedEx-Officio

Richard M. HortonThe Green Companies

Ex-Officio

Luis P. RabellLPR Builders Inc.

Ex-Officio

Toni Pacelli-HinkleyBuilders Association

of South FloridaExecutive Vice President

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“Forget stocks. Don’t bet on gold. Afterfour years of plunging home prices, the mostattractive asset class in America is housing.”

That was the conclusion by Fortune magazine’s senior editor-at-large, ShawnTully. In a late-March edition he wrote amajor story emphasizing that it’s a greattime to buy a house. He cited recent resultsfrom MetroStudy, a company that has morethan 30 years of data on America’s inventoryof new homes. Every quarter the companysends 500 inspectors to 45,000 subdivisionsin 19 key states, including Florida, California,Arizona and Nevada.

They collect data on the number of vacanthomes for sale and how long it takes to sellthem. The results are what every builder andbank wants to know – whether a market hasa surplus or a shortage of new housing. Inthe most recent study of 41 cities, they foundonly 78,000 houses either vacant or underconstruction. Under normal circumstances,

they would be gone in three months or lesswhich suggests a shortage of housing hasbeen building up.

The story cites the affordability that hasresulted from the drop in construction andprices. A Deutsche Bank study reveals that2011’s low home prices make home ownership the most affordable since 1999. In more than half of the 54 markets the bank looked at, it was cheaper to own ahouse than to rent the same house. The improving economy will boost home pricesand homebuilding. Not all markets are the same, of course, but simply stated:housing is making a strong comeback.

The magazinepiece acknowledges markets like Miami,Phoenix and Las Vegas by stating “people always want to live in those sunny localesand houses there are a screaming deal.”Even with foreclosure problems and the investor-bought homes converted to rentals,as times get better those reliable renters become potential homebuyers.

The Fortune story is a compelling one for all of us at BASF. You might still be able to link to the full story at http://finance.fortune.cnn.com/2011/03/28/real-estate-its-time-to-buy-again/

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

REAL ESTATE: IT’S TIME TO BUY AGAIN

2011 BASF PresidentAlberto Milo, Jr.

Are you still picking up the yellow phonebook every time you need to find a service? Most probably the answer is no – and we bet you’re not alone. For many consumers, the internet offers a quick answer to questions about where and who to go for any home related job.

Luckily for BASF Members, the association’s new website www.basfonline.org is fast becoming a valuable resource for anyone looking for assistance on their home related projects. And more and more people are visiting the site every day.

Strategically designed to put membersdirectly web-to-face with consumers, thesite’s new “Find an Expert: Quick Links” directory spotlights members by categoryand provides valuable communication with potential customers.

Divided into seven categories, the “Find an Expert: Quick Links” menu allows for consumers interested in finding a specific service to readily and conveniently narrow their search to the top three “featured” service providers in each category.

A total of 21 BASF members willbe featured in the seven categories below:

*Featured Home Builders

*Featured General Contractors

*Featured Real Estate Agents

*Featured Engineers and Architects

*Featured Law Firms

*Featured Financial Firms

*Featured Consultants

If you’re looking for a new way of sharing your company name, logo and contact information AND having consumerslink directly to your website – then becomea part of the “Find an Expert: Quick Links”area today! Build your business network and get recognized as an expert in yourfield.

Space is limited and is selling fast. Those businesses interested in this marketing opportunity, please call JaninaGoenaga at 305-556-6300 for more information.

REACHING CONSUMERS DIRECTLY IN A 2.0 WORLD

CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTS

EXECUTIVE VP’S MESSAGE

The superb team at Kiskinis Communica-tions who pull the BASFNews together foreach edition know that when writing my column, I am usually not at a loss for words.In fact, on more than one occasion, theyhave had to request that I shorten my column to fit the space available. This column, as my last one, will be one wherethey will probably have to rein me in.

They know how excited I become whendirecting you to our new and improved website, or guiding you to get the most from your three-in-one BASF, FHBA, NAHBmembership by becoming a “smart” memberwho uses committee participation to network to the fullest; learns how to find new business by attending our seminars andforums, does business with other BASFmembers, and takes advantage of the discounts designed by FHBA and NAHB tosave you and your company money oneverything from $500 off of a GM vehicle, to office supplies, to travel accommodationsto insurance. My enthusiasm for what theBuilders Association of South Florida (BASF)stands for and represents knows no bounds,even if the column does.

For over 66 years, the BASF has beenhere to advocate for our industry and wehave done so on a local, state and nationallevel. We provide proactive, high-level effective legislative representation whileworking to resolve industry regulatory concerns on a regular and on-going basis.We are here for you!

On a personal note, while I haven’t been around BASF for 66 years, I have been involved since the late ‘80s. For the last 22 years, I have been involved as amember, a committee chair, a board member, an officer and, for the last 8 years,as your Executive Vice President. It is fromthat seat in the room that I have found theperfect inspiration for this column – you, the BASF member! Your involvement andservice to this premier trade association and the community we have helped to build,grow, live, play and work in is inspiring!

I have seen you give generously in monetary and in-kind means to the community not only when we’ve been struckby hurricanes, but when we’ve been stuck by the need to help those devastated byearthquakes, poverty, homelessness, anddrug abuse. You have been there to help us build 4 homes for Habitat for Humanity;renovate the shelter for at-risk kids at TheBridge in Homestead, provide safe space andcomputer facilities for Women in Distress,create our own extreme makeover of Cottage23 at His House Children’s Home, renovateareas for Here’s Help, and the Special Populations Center at Bucky Dent Park inHialeah, donate funds for the Broward Partnership for the Homeless, distribute giftsto the kids in the Pediatric Wards of Jacksonover the holidays and contribute your talentand treasure to this year’s efforts at the Boys and Girls Club of Miami-Dade. Youhave done all of this and more with grace,

humility, fervor,friendship and funwhile advancingthe housing message of BASF!I thank you for reflecting the values that I holdso dear in all the work you do for the good of our community!

As you flip through the pages of theBASFNews and notice all the activities and good works that are illustrated here, I encourage you to reach out and thank theBASF leaders and members, who participate,sponsor, educate, and legislate for the well-being of our industry and our associa-tion. Although I wish this column were longenough for me to use it to thank each andeveryone of you by name, I thank all of you,especially my BASF staff, for inspiring me togive my best no matter the challenges we, as an industry association, face. I thank you for your friendship and support over the years. I will miss you. It’s been an “E”ticket ride! I’ve enjoyed sharing it with youand I will carry you in my heart with love and thanks.

I leave you with an expression that hasinspired me over the years “Onward ever,backward never, within ourselves our future lies”. Here’s to the future –may it be filled with peace, prosperity, love, joy,health and happiness! HERE’S TO YOU!

Executive Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSMay 12 Executive Committee Meeting May 19 Board of Directors Meeting June 9 Executive Committee Meeting June 16 Board of Directors MeetingAugust 6 HAVANA NIGHT – Location TBAAugust 11 Executive Committee Meeting August 18 Board of Directors MeetingSeptember 8 Executive Committee Meeting September 15 Board of Directors Meeting


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Mayor and Commissioner recalled – Special Election set for May 24, 2011 -Charter Changes being contemplated - in mid-March, a special election saw theouster of long time County CommissionerNatacha Seijas and Mayor Carlos Alvarez,the county’s first “strong mayor”. Thisstarted a political chain reaction, with a city mayor and a county commissioner bothresigning to run for County mayor, a statelegislator resigning to run for a county commission seat, thus creating a vacantstate legislative seat too. A special electionfor Mayor, any vacant county commissionand state legislative seat(s) are set forTuesday, May 24, 2011. While no finalcharter reform items have been voted uponyet, it is anticipated that some charter reform proposals will be on the May 24 ballot, too. BIPAC scheduled its mayoralcandidate screenings on April 14, and willhave held County Commission and StateHouse screenings in early May.

County Manager Burgess Steps down –Alina Tejeda Hudak steps up – at theirApril 4, 2011 Meeting, the Miami-DadeCounty Commission welcomed their newestcounty manager, Ms. Alina Tejeda Hudak.Hudak, a 28-year County veteran with senior administrative experience, is the firstwoman county manager for Miami-Dade.She is experienced, and her “tell it like it is”style will help move the county through this transition period of special elections,strong mayor, charter reform and relatedgovernment structure changes. We wish her the best of luck in her new position!

Road Impact fee Delay Ordinanceadopted at first reading - at their April 4,2011 meeting, the Miami-Dade CountyCommission unanimously adopted a one-

year delay to the County’s latest roadwayimpact fee step increase. The latest roadimpact fees revised during 2007-08, duringa much different economy. Then, BASF’sLegislative committee negotiated a five-year phase in of various impact fees. While police and fire saw nominal increases, roadways in particular under-went the biggest increase, due to the costof road construction. The impact fees hadnever been raised since their original adoption, 17 years ago, in 1994. At the February 2011 Legislative Committee meeting, BASF members discussed theirconcerns about the “sticker shock” price ofthe latest fee increase and took actionwhich resulted in the delay ordinance. A final ordinance should be adopted intolaw in about two months. Cost Savings: $1,200 per unit; nearly double for commercial and industrial uses.

Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)includes recommendations to increaseresidential land supply – Home buildersto see more opportunities in near term -BASF Working Group’s data won the day atthe County Commission’s March 23, 2011,EAR hearing, which information provedoverwhelmingly that the County has beenover-counting the remaining supply of residentially designated land. Over the pastsix months, BASF’s EAR Working Group presented three different sets of commentsto County staff that proved there was a five-year deficit in residentially designatedland supply. The County Commissionadopted many of BASF’s recommendationsat the March hearing. The recommenda-tions will be implemented through future ordinances to increase the residential landsupply. The EAR report, the legally requiredseven-year Comprehensive Development

Master Plan(CDMP) update,will help set thetable for futureresidential construction andmore businesssuccess for ourmembers. FutureOpportunitiesCosts: Priceless!

WASD Rules and Regulations finalized -Final meetings with BASF members andstaff were held with WASD staff which resulted in a final product in the new Rulesand Regulations. The document will be presented to the County Commission’s Infrastructure and Land Use April 13 Committee meeting. Then, it will likely behearing at second reading/adoption hearingin May 2011. Highlights include moving upthe timing of connection fee payments, amore realistic builder/developer reimburse-ment fee schedule, and a hearing examinerform of appeals on Rules and Regulations.Probably the most important shift was aprovision which would allow the WASD Director or his designee to review and approve “equal alternate” engineeringmethods to resolve infill infrastructure and development issues. These will be increasingly important for future development, given the County’s matured development pattern. Cost Savings to builders and home buyers:$1,400 per unit.

Government Affairs Directorfor Miami-Dade, Broward

and Monroe CountiesTruly Burton

POLITICAL CHANGES ON THE HORIZON

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

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The Builders Association of South Florida(BASF) traveled to Tallahassee on April 6and 7, 2011, to participate in the annualMiami-Dade County Days event. The BASFwould like to thank Jose Gonzalez and Flagler Development Group for making the needed business trip a reality.

In preparing to fill the currently vacantseat of Miami-Dade County Mayor, the BASFhosted two separate screening events, onApril 14 and May 5, so that its memberscould ask candidates the questions thatmattered to them. The special election isscheduled for Tuesday, May 24.

BASF MEMBERS SCREEN MIAMI-DADECOUNTY MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Truly Burton (BASF) and Jose Gonzalez (Flagler Development) with Rep. Frank Artiles

Jose Gonzalez (Flagler Development) and TrulyBurton (BASF) with Senator Anitere Flores

Jose Gonzalez (Flagler Development) and TrulyBurton (BASF) with Mary Ferriero and BonnieMichaels (CommissionerSally Heyman's Office)

Commissioner Lynda Bell (center) with Truly Burton (BASF) and JoseGonzalez (Flagler Development)

Al Milo, Jr. (Urban Development Group), HialeahMayor and Miami-Dade Mayoral Candidate JulioRobaina and Truly Burton (BASF)

Marianna Perez (City National Bank), TracySlavens, Esq. (Holland & Knight) and Silvio Cardoso (EcoSmart)

Al Milo, Jr. (Urban Development Group) withFlorida House Representative and Miami-DadeMayoral Candidate Marcelo Llorente

Miami-Dade Mayoral Candidate Jose “Pepe”Cancio with Luis Garcia (Adonel Concrte)

Ben Solomon, Esq. (Solomon & Furshman, LLP) ,Wendy Murray (Alliance C.A.S., LLC), RichardGomez (TGSV Construction) and Luis Rabell (LPR Builders)

FLAGLER DEVELOPMENT SPONSORS BASF AT DADE DAYS

MEMBER NEWS


You’ve probably noticed a couple of familiar faces on television this month asBASF President Al Milo, Jr. and Second Vice President Ben Solomon have appearedas guests on Comcast Newsmakers with Spero Canton, the show’s anchor. Milospoke specifically about Comcast Cares Day and how this year’s event supportingthe Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade was especially gratifying to him. Milo, who is a product of the Boys and Girls Clubs, credits the organization with helpinghim to succeed in life.

“I am just one of thousands of youngsters that has benefited from the educational programs offered by this fine organization,” said Milo. “The Boys and GirlsClubs helped to build my self esteem andtaught me the value of giving back to thecommunity I call home.”

BASF members, their families and friends gathered at the Boys and Girls Clubslocation on SW 32 Avenue on April 30 tohelp upgrade the facilities and grounds. New landscaping was added and one of thebuildings received a make-over, courtesy ofthe Builders Association of South Florida.

This was BASF’s fourth consecutive year as a major supporter of Comcast Cares Day. In his interview with Spero Canton, Ben Solomon emphasized BASF’s on-going mission to support the South Floridacommunity.

“We want to help make a difference in people’s lives,” said Solomon. “Our members have stepped-up time and again when called upon to lend support.”

Solomon spoke about how the association has provided needed support to His House Children’s Home, a private,non-profit, faith-based organization

dedicated to restoring the joy in the lives ofchildren from newborn to 18 years of ageand children who have transitioned out ofthe foster care system and families. Theagency provides residential care for abused, neglected and drug exposed children in ahome-like campus setting.

BASF remodeled one of the many cottages serving as home to 12 foster children, by adding new appliances, kitchen cabinets, kitchen flooring and new bathroom fixtures. The makeover also included landscaping, painting andelectrical, and new windows.

AL MILO, JR. AND BEN SOLOMON PROMOTEBASF ON CAMERA

A Past Presidentof the Builders Association of SouthFlorida (BASF), Hallof Fame memberand a longtimeNAHB and FHBAmember, Adolph J. “Ady” Berger died March 25, 2011 at his home in Coconut Grove. He was 81.

Berger teamed up with his brother-in-law and another BASF Past President Lenny Miller to make

Pasadena Homes – one of South Florida’smost respected and successful home building and land development firms. Millerand Pasadena were recently honored forbeing an NAHB member for 50 years.

A “gentleman” in the truest sense of theword, Berger won friends everywhere hewent with a warm and inviting persona. Behind his low-key demeanor was sheerbrilliance, both in business and academics.He graduated with Master’s Degrees fromthe Tuck School of Business and the ThayerSchool of Engineering at Dartmouth.

He leaves behind his wife and loving

partner of 55 years, Helene, son Mark anddaughter Bonnie (both medical doctors) and four grandchildren. He served on anumber of charitable and community organizations, including on the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Helene and Adolph BergerFamily Foundation at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

BUILDER ADOLPH BERGER DIES AT 81

COMCAST Newsmakers Host Spero Canton withPhilanthropy Committee Chair Ben Solomon(Solomon & Furshman, LLP)

COMCAST Newsmakers Host Spero Canton with BASF President Al Milo, Jr. (Urban Development Group)

As she prepares for the new challenges that lie ahead for her,

I want to say thank you on behalf of the Builders Association

of South Florida to Toni Pacelli-Hinkley for her many years

of dedicated service to our organization. It is only fitting

that we say our goodbyes in an issue of BASF News,

realizing how much time and energy she spent making this an

award winning magazine. But then again, Toni is no stranger

to awards. She won over 10 national awards from the NAHB,

including its award for the Best Executive Officer. Some of

those were for generating financial and other assistance on

issues important to our members. Toni also won the FHBA’s

highest award for one of her most innovative events:

She persuaded 127 people to fill a Boeing jet to Tallahassee

to rally legislators on property tax reform.

Toni helped expand BASF’s community outreach and philanthropic

efforts. She also improved the use of print and electronic media,

BASF’s web site and other marketing opportunities to spread important news about BASF.

Few industry associations have been hit by the economic collapse as hard as Florida’s building industry,

and Toni’s enthusiasm helped build morale and preserve membership. We are a much better organization

today because of her. Toni takes with her many fond memories and friendships that I know will last a lifetime.

BASF will miss her.

– Al Milo, Jr., 2011 BASF President

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley Leaving BASF


Since 2003 Toni Pacelli-Hinkley has won numerous honors, including the national David G. Lloyd Award for association management excellence and ten National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Executive Officer Council Association Executive Achievement (AEA) Awards for successful programs, projects and community-support activities.

Florida Home Builders Association President Al Zichella claims “Toni personifies professionalism,” and recognizes her value to the BASF and the industry as a whole.

Most recently, the Executive Officers Council of NAHB once again presented a plaque to Pacelli-Hinkley in recognition of her commitment to excellence. This award represented her more than 250 hours dedicated to professional development and education.

THROUGH THE YEARS – A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE

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MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

On Wednesday, March 16, members met at the BASF offices to learn about cash incentive and loan programs availablefor those planning to renovate businesses,stores and offices for greater energy efficiency.

During the free workshop sponsored byMiami-Dade County, Miami-Dade REEL

(Renovation Energy EfficientLoans program) and SoutheastFlorida RegionalPartnership, remodelers, contractors andbusiness ownerswere enlightened as to the money and loan programsthat are available when going green. The workshop also highlighted the State and Federal EnergyConservation Remodeling and RenovationIncentive Loan Programs.

Guest speakers included Maribel Balbin, Office of Sustainability, Miami-DadeCounty; Bob Cambric and Cheryl Cook,South Florida Regional Planning Council;

Marlen Oria, Florida Power and Light andAnthony Brito, FHA Miami Office, FHAPower Source Program.

MEMBERS GET “REEL” ABOUT SAVING MONEYAND GOING GREEN

Lani Kahn-Drody (Lowell International Realty)and Tom M. David, Esq. (Thomas M. David Law Offices)

Maribel Balbin (Miami-Dade County Office ofSustainability) with Dennis Cardoso (EcoSmart)

Alex Morales (Towne Construction), Ray Burke(Burcorp, LLC), Wendy Murray (Alliance CAS,LLC) and Dennis Cardoso (EcoSmart)

Sheryl Cook and Bob Cambric (SF Regional Planning Council)

Alex Mantecon (Aurora Construction) and RaulRodriguez (Fuentes Group)

Jonathan Finch (Alliance C.A.S., LLC) and Ken Dombrosky (Light Bulbs Unlimited)

Ken Dombrosky (Light Bulbs Unlimited), IsabelAbreu (Authentic Construction) and Marlen Oria(Florida Power and Light)

Marlen Oria (FP&L), Maribel Balbin (Miami-Dade Sustainability Office), BobCambric and Sheryl Cook (SF Regional Planning Council) and Anthony Britto(Miami FHA Field Office, HUD)



BASF got a head start on this year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as the organization hosted one of the merriest mix-n-mingles on March 16. With Guinnesson tap, members, leaders and guests gathered inside Drakes Bar at the JW Marriott Hotel Miami. Reminiscent of a classic Irish pub, this Brickell location

offered members specialty drinks and appetizers and served as the perfect toast to the end of a business day. BASF would like to thank the JW Marriott Miami for hosting this beautiful event.

JW MARRIOTT MIX-N-MINGLE

Gary Eggers (Sherwin-Williams), Evita Francuz(Bank of America) and Rick Horton (The GreenCompanies)

Tina Herald (COMCAST) and Denise Echezarreta,Esq. (The Barthet Firm)

Henry Sanchez & Dal Tile (Gables Pool) & Dan Rodriguez

Truly Burton (BASF), John Bennett (Coastal Construction) and Lindsay Scherr (Specialty Engineering Consultants)

Daniel Rodriguez withToni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial) withGary Eggers (Sherwin-Williams)

John Peters (Bonded Builders), Ken Dombrosky(Light Bulbs Unlimited) and John Bennett(Coastal Construction Group)

Dan Rodriguez, Sean Rezai, (Quantum AV Solutions), Dayana Leme (Arkin Construction)and Lindsay Scherr (Specialty Engineering Consultants, Inc.)

Ken Dombrosky (Light Bulbs Unlimited) with Tina Herald & ChristianSaiia (COMCAST)

Luis Rabell (LPR Builders), Richard Horton (The Green Companies) and Carlos E. Gonzalez,Jr. (BankUnited)


COVER STORY

A beautifully breezy South Florida afternoon proved to be the perfect enticement for the

over 80 members and friends who attended BASF’s annual golf outing at the treacherous

par 72 Senator Golf Course at Shula’s Golf Club.

The course, one of South Florida’s most popular, was kind to BASF this year with top

scores coming in at 14-under par. It was a far cry from last year’s tourney where golfers

had to fight off strong winds and heavy rains.

“What a difference a year can make,” said Rob Duffy, tournament chairman and

president of Foundation Insurance Group LLC. “It was a perfect day to be out of the

office and hitting a golf ball with friends. And the spirits on most of the 18 holes just

added to the festivities.”

Following the round, the golfers gathered for a delicious buffet dinner and to share

stories of the shots that got away. Prizes were awarded to those who recorded the lowest

scores. And a host of great gifts were raffled off so that everyone could leave

a winner. Plans for the 2012 BASF golf tournament are already underway.

Jaclyn Bentley (Aaron Behar, P.A.), Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF), Aaron Behar, Esq,(Aaron Behar, P.A.)

Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial), sizes up the competition

Rey Veloso, Juan Grandes, Jorge Fernandez, Felipe Espinosa, Mario Gonzalez (Miami-DadeFire Fighters)

John McCarthy (Superior Landscaping), Daniel Rodriguez, Bobby Suarez (Unity Real Estate Group), Gabriel Albelo (Notary Delivery)

George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida),Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial), ApoloLagarde (Southern Waste Systems, LLC), DanielRodriguez, Sean Rezai (Quantum AV Solutions)and Ian Koven (Aaron Behar, P.A.)

BASF MEMBERS GET IN THE SWING


Jose Gonzalez (Flagler Development),follows his drive down the fairway

Robert Ayala (Arazoza Brothers) Sean Rezai(Quantum AV Solutions)

Frank Carreras (BenTrust Financial) attempts to cut the corner on the par 5dogleg right

Carolina Pelleya, Isabel Diaz & Barbara Ferrer, Esq. (Broad & Cassel)

Mike Kuehn (Keen Investigations) addresses the ball with his 5-iron

Fernando Gomez (BankUnited) watches as his tee shot lands safely in the fairway

BASF members line up a downhill putt which appears to breakhard to the left

Audley Bosch (Cushman & Wakefield ofFL.), George Gonzalez (Merrill Lynch)

Whirlpool Corporation

Arazoza Brothers Corp.

Association Services of Florida

Broad and Cassel

Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland, L.L.P.

Roberto Ayala

MAJOR SPONSORS

Janina Goenaga (BASF) with Golf TournamentSponsor Loretta Saulsberry (Whirlpool Corporation)

Daniel Rodriguez, Odalys Saenz (BASF) andRobert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group)

Ed Swakon, Jr. & Ed Swakon (EAS Engineering)and Manny Gutierrez (Prospect Mortgage)

Jerry Alicea, Katie Corteau, Benjamin Caban,Christopher Cramer (Sonesta Bayfront Hotel)

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Brian Latta, Jose Gonzalez, Manny Arencibia andAlex Gonzalez (Flagler Development)

Fernando Gomez (BankUnited), Audley Bosch(Cushman & Wakefield of FL), George Gonzalez(Merrill Lynch) and Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.(BankUnited)

John Joffre D.D.S., Mike Kuehn (Keen Investigations), John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications) and Andy Korge(Korge & Company)

Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial) withAaron Behar,Esq. (Aaron Behar, P.A.)

Robert Yount (TGSV) and Brandon Tierney (Mount Sinai Hospital)

Fernando Gomez (BankUnited) and George Gonzalez (Merrill Lynch)

Isabel Diaz, Carolina Pelleya, Barbara Ferrer,Esq., Mark Raymond and Robert Barkin (Broad & Cassel)

Sandra Lozano, Aileen Estopinan and Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial)

Michele Fernandez (Law Offices of Steven AGreenspan) with Jorge Fernandez (Miami-DadeFire Fighters)

John McCarthy (Superior Landscaping) scansthe fairway for a safe landing spot

Richard Gomez (TGSV) smiles after anotherbirdie putt

John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications)chooses to go with his trustie 5 wood

Aaron Behar, Esq. & Jaclyn Bentley (Aaron Behar, P.A.)

Ralph Puig (CEMEX) and Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group)

Alex Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, Manny Arencibiaand Brian Latta (Flagler Development Group)

Michele Fernandez (Law Offices of Steven AGreenspan) and Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group)

Daniel Rodriguez with Robert Duffy (FoundationInsurance Group)

Mario Gonzalez (Miami-Dade Fire Fighters), LuisF. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial), Robert Duffy(Foundation Insurance Group)

Gus Gil (Gil Enterprises) with Ray Martinez (RM Architects)

Mark Raymond (Broad & Cassel), Robert Duffy(Foundation Insurance Group)

Frank Carreras (BenTrust Financial) and RobertDuffy (Foundation Insurance Group)

Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group), Ashley Bosch (Blok Urban Development)

A nice follow through on display by BenSolomon, Esq. (Solomon & Furshman, LLP)

Norbert Nuñez, Ralph Puig, J.C.Calleiro,(CEMEX) and Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group)

Steven Martin (Alliance CAS, LLC) admires his8-iron shot on the par three

Eric Suarez and Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group)


FALL PROTECTION TRAINING SEMINAR

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), in conjunction with theNAHB Research Center (NAHBRC) has trained 180 participants in four statesacross the country to conduct Fall Protection Training Seminars at its affiliateassociations. This past march, BASF invited Matt Murphy to host the workshopat its Miami Lakes office.

Conducting in-person training on fall protection in the residential construc-tion industry, builders, trade contractors, supervisors and workers were invitedto the training program which focused on identifying fall hazards, as well as,providing attendees an understanding of the OSHA fall protection regulationsand safe work practices to prevent fall-related injuries and deaths.

Special emphasis was placed on how to develop a written fall protectionplan, how to protect stairways, leading edges, window/wall openings and floorholes, how to use a Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS), how to safely constructrafters and install roof trusses and sheeting, and other safe work practiceswhen working at heights.

Each participant received a NAHB-OSHA Fall Protection Handbook, NAHBFall Protection Video, NAHB-OSHA Scaffold Safety Handbook, NAHB ScaffoldSafety Video, and other valuable safety and health materials.


NAHB

INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS SHOW IN ORLANDOSETS PROFESSIONALS APART

At the International Builders Show (IBS)this past January in Orlando, more than50,000 of the industry's top professionals –builders, remodelers, architects and suppliers – attended the event.

In addition to reviewing a variety of products displayed across approximately500,000 net square feet of exhibit space,

many residential construction industry professionals kept abreast of new rules,product advancements and changes in technology by attending the 200 plus educational seminars covering everythingfrom housing trends to the latest installation techniques.

BASF is proud to announce that

Cobblestone sponsor Sherwin-Williams was one of those above mentioned in attendance advancing their commitment to customer quality.

BASF Cobblestone Sponsor Sherwin-Williams'Halo Fernandez, Jay Caravia and Tom Little attheir booth at IBS

Exhibitors showcase their latest products to commercial buyers and consumers at one of thebiggest home shows in the country.

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF) with Owens Corning'sinsulation icon Pink Panther at IBS

Luis Gomez (Association Services of Florida), Wendy Murray(Alliance C.A.S., LLC), Matt Murphy (NAHB) and StephanieCheeke (Association Services of Florida)

A group of more than 35 members and non-members attendedthe training seminar to learn about the industry’s safety regulations.

Photo courtesy of the NAHB: © Oscar Einzig Photography.



The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa hosted a BASFnetworker on February 17, treating membersand potential members to the perfect afternoongetaway. BASF Leaders invited membership tomeet and discuss with them their plans for 2011at the beautiful, private island resort locatedright on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove.

BASF would like to thank Grove Isle Hotel &Spa for its continuous, award-winning hospitalityand its gracious sponsoring of such events.

GROVE ISLE HOSTS FEBRUARY NETWORKINGRECEPTION

Marianna E. Perez (City National Bank) and Alberto Milo Jr. (The Urban Development Group,LLC)

Gary Eggers (Sherwin-Williams) DenisseEchezarreta (The Barthet Firm) and Halo Fernandez (Sherwin-Williams)

Christian Saiia (COMCAST), Ben Solomon(Solomon & Furshman, LLP) and Al Milo, Jr. (Urban Development Group)

Aaron Behar, Esq. (Aaron Behar, P.A.), Dan Rodriguez and Paul Brancaleone (Richard & Rice Construction Co.)

Ben Solomon (Solomon & Furshman, LLP), Jeanie L. Hernandez (COMCAST), Alberto Milo Jr.(The Urban Development Group, LLC) and John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications)

Dan Rodriguez, Rob Duffy (Foundation InsuranceGroup), Fernando Gomez (BankUnited) and Marianna Perez (City National Bank)

Aaron Behar, Esq. (Aaron Behar, P.A.), Luis F.Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial), Truly Burton(BASF), Harry Sonenblum (Riemer Insurance)

Denisse Echezarreta (The Barthet Firm) andJenna Sowers (Reprograhic Services, Inc.)

Aaron Behar, Esq. (Aaron Behar, P.A.), Tamara Ellis (Randstad)

Jenna Sowers (Reprograhic Services, Inc.) andYalennie Vinas (GMG Advertising)

Luis F. Quiñones (BenTrust Financial)and Marianna E. Perez (City National Bank)

At an intimate reception held in February atthe home of Larry and Susan Kahn, BASF’sHall of Fame Board of Governors hosted formerBASF Presidents and Vice-Presidents, the current Executive Committee and FHBA President Al Zichella for an unofficial brainstorming session meant to introduceleadership on a much more informal level.

Serving as mentors for the Executive

Committee, the Board of Governors offered experienced advice and strategies for the future of the organization.

BASF would like to thank Larry and Susan Kahn for so graciously hosting this very special night.

INDUSTRY LEADERS MEET AND GREET TO DISCUSS YEAR AHEAD

Jon Fels (Brookman-Fels), Deborah Reyes (Capital American Mortgage), Miriam Alvarez(Bonded Builders) and David Adler (Adler Companies)

Jon Fels (Brookman-Fels) and Larry Kahn (Lowell Homes)

John McQueston (Campbell & Rosemurgy RealEstate), Deborah & Art Reyes (Capital AmericanMortgage)

Lenny Miller, Larry Kahn (Lowell Homes) andToni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

Lourdes & Rick Horton (The Green Companies),Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF) and John McQueston(Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate)

Joe Goldstein, Esq. (Holland & Knight), and Cynthia and Ben Solomon, Esq. (Solomon & Furshman, LLP)

Lani Kahn Drody (Lowell International Realty)and Al Milo, Jr. (Urban Development Group) withHall of Fame members and evening hosts Larry & Susan Kahn (Lowell Homes)

Miriam Alvarez (Bonded Builders), Lani KahnDrody & Gene Drody (Lowell International Realty)



LENNY MILLER HONORED BY FHBA

FHBA President Al Zichella, left, honorsBASF Past President and Florida House Hall ofFame member Lenny Miller during the BASFHall of Fame Leadership Reception for his 50years of service as a member of the NationalAssociation of Home Builders.



A JOLLY, JOLLY JAMBOREE AT EL DORADO FURNITURE

The Holidays bring lots of cheer. Amongthem is an association favorite – the annualBASF Holiday Party, sponsored by El DoradoFurniture. Last December, plenty of memberswere happy to be a part of it.

More than 75 BASF members and guestsgathered at El Dorado Furniture in Miami Gardens for the annual one-week-early“Noche Buena” celebration.

Attendants were greeted with drinks and avariety of dishes from the delicious kitchensof Miami Lakes-based Italy Today and CancunGrill. Spirits were high as some memberstoured the beautiful showroom, completewith seasonal decorations and a 10-foot Christmas tree.

BASF would like to thank El Dorado Furniture and the Capó family for hosting

the always wonderful holiday event, as wellas their continual support of toy drives for the Pediatric Wards at Jackson Hospital,Broward Partnership for the Homeless and Amigos for Kids.

Daniel Marrero (American Fasteners Corp.), JerryLeguillow (Mayfair Hotel & Spa), Dony Ponce,Angel Morales, Claudia Pino and Noel Guerrero(American Fasteners Corp.)

Sonia McQueston (HOST Interiors), Richard Horton (The Green Companies), Harry Sonenblum(Riemer Insurance), Ben Solomon, Esq. (Solomon & Furshman LLP), John McQueston(Campbell & Rosemurgy Real Estate)

Christian Saiia (COMCAST), Marci Friedman(Yachting Experts), Alberto Milo Jr. (The UrbanDevelopment Group, LLC), Dan Rodriguez andLuis Garcia (Adonel Concrete)

Henry Sanchez (Gables Pool), Janina Goenaga(BASF) and Dan Rodriguez

Carolina Herrera (Lennar Homes) andShahin Etessam (CD Group, LLC)

Alex Castellanos (BB&T), Richard Gomez (TGSV Enterprises, Inc.) and Alex Galvez (Cogent Consulting Engineering)

Loretta L. Saulsberry (Whirlpool Corp.) andWendy Murray (Alliance C.A.S., LLC)

Dan Rodriguez, Marci Friedman (Yachting Experts), Luis Garcia (Adonel Concrete)

Alex Castellanos (BB&T), Shahin Etessam (CDGroup, LLC), Carolina Herrera (Lennar Homes)

Alberto Milo Jr. (The Urban Development Group,LLC), Loretta L. Saulsberry (Whirlpool Corp.) andBrad Hunter (MetroStudy)

Luis F. Quiñones Jr., (BenTrust Financial) andSean Rezai (Quantum AV Solutions)

Penny Wools (BB&T), Brad Hunter (MetroStudy)and Wendy Murray (Alliance C.A.S., LLC)

John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications), ToniPacelli-Hinkley (BASF), Alberto Milo, Jr. (TheUrban Development Group)

Denisse Echezarreta (The Barthet Firm), ManuelEchezarreta (The Ford Companies) and ToniPacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

Victor F. Rosado (RC Aluminum), Gary Eggers andHalo Fernandez (Sherwin-Williams)

Henry Sanchez (Gables Pool), Aaron Behar, Esq.(Aaron Behar, PA) and Luis F. Quiñones Jr.,(BenTrust Financial)

Miriam Alvarez (Bonded Builders), Luis Garcia(Adonel Concrete) and Lani Kahn Drody (Lowell International Realty)

George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida),Wendy Murray (Alliance C.A.S., LLC), Loretta L. Saulsberry (Whirlpool Corp.) and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

Betty De Varona (Yachting Experts), BenSolomon, Esq. (Solomon & Furshman, LLP),Miriam Alvarez (Bonded Builders WarrantyGroup)


BRAD HUNTER RETURNS FOR 2011 INDUSTRY FORECAST

BASF hosted a presentation titled “NewYear’s Revelations not Resolutions” featuringBrad Hunter, Chief Economist and NationalDirector of Consulting for MetroStudy, onThursday, January 27 at Shula’s Hotel andGolf Club (6842 Main Street) in Miami Lakes.

“Members were anxious to hear Brad’sforecast for the South Florida market in 2011and 2012,” said BASF President AlbertoMilo, Jr. “He thoroughly described exactly

what challenges and opportunities lay in ourindustry.”

Hunter’s program touched on suchsubjects as local positioning and strategies

and he also presented hard numbers onhome sales and distressed properties inmany South Florida cities.

The program was generously sponsoredby Whirlpool.



NEW MEMBERSAccolade Construction Company, LLCHenrique Chor(305) 705-0001Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

Andelson ConstructionElizabeth Delgado(305) 592-0605Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

Aurora Construction andRestorationAlex Mantecon(305) 233-1539Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

Borano Inc.Sam Hanna(561) 939-3368Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

Floor & DecorKaren Guerrero(305) 796-3816Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Floors by Design, IncAlfred Menendez(305) 986-8850Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Law Offices of Steven AGreenspanSteven A. Greenspan(305) 270-0363Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoEcoSmart US, LLC

Lowes Home CenterPaul Laurent(954) 680-8667Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

Lowes Home Improvement Inc #1841Keith B. Marsh(305) 817-6570Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

Palm Corp DevelopmentGroupGus Deribeaux(305) 446-7990

Quantum AV SolutionsSean Rezai(305) 458-7945Sponsored by: Fernando X. GomezBankUnited

RandstadTamara Elis(305) 556-9060Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Riemer Insurance GroupHenry Sonenblum(954) 454-3145

Sainz Homes, LLCJuan C. Sainz(305) 303-5442Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Solid Builders ConstructionChristopher Louis(954) 433-7990Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

The Barthet FirmDennisse Ehezarreta(305) 347-5290Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

The Lasarte FirmFelix Lasarte(305) 594-2877Sponsored by: Truly Burton

MEMBERSHIPRENEWALSArazoza Brothers Corp.Alberto Arazoza(305) 246-3223Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Archie ConstructionIncorporated

Rommy A. Silva(305) 596-2324Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Association Services ofFloridaGeorge Skribin(954) 922-3514Sponsored by: Fernando MartinezFM Realty

Avatar Properties Jeff Daley(305) 442-7000Sponsored by: Gregg Truxton

Bainbridge DevelopmentRichard Schechter(561) 333-3669Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum

Bennett & Bennett CPA’s, PASandra H. Bennett(954) 452-5155Sponsored by: Carolina HerreraLennar Homes

Bobby The BuilderRobert Stoky(305) 451-4502Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

Brookman-FelsJon Fels(305) 932-4800Sponsored by: Alberto Milo. Jr.The Urban Development Group

D & S Construction ServicesDonald Vander Linde(954) 562-7701Sponsored by: Jon RemesCEMEX

EAS Engineering, Inc.Ed Swakon(305) 445-5553Sponsored by: Ron SchwartzGloron & Associates, Inc.

Florida Silica & CompanyRay Rodriguez(954) 923-8280 Sponsored by: Luis Quiñones, Jr.BenTrust Financial

Gomez Quality Insulation, Inc.Nestor Gomez(305) 477-5776 Sponsored by: Jon RemesCEMEX

Greatstone Development,Inc/CD Group LLCShahin Etessam(305) 364-8505Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoEcoSmart US, LLC

Hollub HomesHarry Hollub(305) 665-4275Sponsored by: Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development Group

KPMG, LLPLori Fields(954) 462-4703Sponsored by:Freddie FinkelsteinZone Advisors, Inc

Lennar HomesCarlos Gonzalez(305) 559-1951

M2E Consulting EngineersMisrolav Mladenovic305-665-1700Sponsored by: Rey Melendi

Lennar Homes

Minto Communities, Inc.Dirk Neumann(954) 973-4490Sponsored by: Fernando MartinezCaribe Homes

Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.Vickie Bartholomew(561) 394-8609Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoEcoSmart US, LLC

Native Construction Contracting, Inc.Brett Ekblom(305) 852-3116Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Paramount DepotRafael Dominguez(786) 275-0111Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development,Inc/CD Group LLC

Persant Construction Company, Inc.Jorge A. Pernas(786) 299-3246Sponsored by: Ruben BertranVitran Homes

Rammar Construction CompaniesTirso P. Martinez(305) 558-5689Sponsored by: Bill DowdRoemer Insurance Agency

Regency Pools and Spa ofFlorida, Inc.Rafael Imbert(954) 583-7373Sponsored by: Noah BreakstoneBTI Developers

Robinette Homes Signature Series, Inc.Ford Robinette(954) 370-7172Sponsored by: Noah BreakstoneBTI Developers

R&S General ContractorsSalvatorre Guariniello(954) 583-1857Sponsored by:Fernando MartinezCaribe Homes

RW Baker Construction, Inc.Robert W. Baker(305) 665-7654Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoEcoSmart US, LLC

SD Construction, LLCDomingo Cortinez(786) 371-7969Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Schachne Architects & Builders, Inc.Stan Schachne(954) 236-9660Sponsored by: Robert DuffyFoundation Insurance

Schooley Construction, Inc.Ra Schooley(305) 238-5674Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Swezy Realty, Inc.Lewis Swezy(305) 821-0330Sponsored by: Charles E. Rogers

The Law Offices of Paul Savage, P.A.Paul Savage, Esq.(305) 444-7188Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

MEMBERS DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS

Statesman Spike (500 Credits & Above)Bill Dowd 765.5Jon Fels 509.5

Super Spike (250-499 Credits)Jean Frandsen 456Lani Kahn Drody 419.75Oscar Barbara 409.5Sandy Miot 392Luis Rabell 333 Rick Horton 325.5Lew Lautin 282.5Bernie Offenberg 274.5Silvio Cardoso 265Jeff Spear 262

Royal Spike (150-249 Credits)Omer Gaudette 236Lenny Miller 225.5John Arbib 217.5George Berlin 209.5Ron Schwartz 206.5Adolph Berger 198.5David Adler 166.5Susan Highsmith 157.5Rey Melendi 156Robert Duffy 156.5Mark Levy 154.5

Red Spike (100-149 Credits)Eduardo Camet 148.5Irv Adler 146.5Marc Dunn 143Harold Eisenacher 139.5Noah Breakstone 139Lonnie Raulerson 138Jon Remes 131Frank Robles 129.5Oscar DiVeroli 126

Green Spike (50-99 Credits)Bill Graham 91Randy Schwartz 90.5Jim Carr 89Barry Pollock 85Deborah A. Reyes 83.5Miriam R. Alvarez 82.5Larry Kahn 80Todd Stephens 78Thomas P. Murphy, Jr. 77.5Stan Krieger 74Robert Bonnet 66.5Mike Cannon 66.5Jeff Gillispie 65.5Milton Bloom 59.5Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. 55.5Andrew Witkin 53.5Charles E. Rogers 53

Frank Palen 51.5Patricia Mendoza 51

Life Spike - Navy (25-49 Credits)Leo Schwartzberg 49.5E.E. Hubshman 49Dennis Kleinman 48.5John McQueston 47.5Bob Legg 46.5Javier Fernandez 46.5Robert Green 44Thomas Williams 39.5Albert Cohen 39Ileana Marquez 38Shahin Etessam 35Hank Green 36.5Guillermina Ojeda 36.5Jim Shafer 36.5Harry Sonenblum 37.5Robert Dady 35.5Jose Fernandez 33Ashley Bosch 29Stephen Reimer 26.5Charlotte Floyd 25.5Keith Hurand 25

Spike (6-24 Credits)J.C. Calleiro 22Al Milo, Jr. 20.5Elizabeth Freeman 18.5

Luis Quinones 18.5Fernando Martinez 15Tony Palumbo 15 Joe Crider 14Steve Solomon 13.5Fred Sanchez 12.5Julian David Gonzalez 12.5Blas E. Garcia 10John Kiskinis 10Carolina Herrera 10Ray Castellanos 9Diana Ibarria 9Raymond Butler 8.5Margaret Diaz 8Don McCartney 7Orlando Diaz 7Stanley Price 7Armando Goenaga 6Jessica Gonzalez 6

Tacks (0.5 -5 Credits)Carey Keyes 5 Guelcys Perez 5Joe Avetrani 4Ben Solomon 3Manny Fernandez 3Juan C. Enriquez 3Daniel Follese 3Joseph H. Roth III 2.5Andrew Fields 2.5Tyler Chappell 2

Lori Fields 2Luis Garcia 2Frank Mackle 2Alberto Miranda 2Thomas C. Murphy 2Bernie Navarro 2Guido Perou 2Hiram Rodriguez 2Raul Sotolongo 2Jason T. Quimby 1.5Carlos Castellaños 1Betty De Varona 1Javier Estrada 1Alex Fernandez 1Marcia Friedman 1Fransisco Garcia 1Bernando Kopel 1Jami Reyes 1Kimberly Prat 1Miguel A. Ruiz 1Kirk Yourmans 1Ernesto Castillo 0.5Jay Caravia 0.5Jose Fernandez 0.5Harry Hollub 0.5Harris Millman 0.5Scott J. Topolski 0.5

SPIKE CLUB UPDATE

The Florida MarlinsAnthony Jabara(305) 626-7247Sponsored by: Alberto MiloThe Urban Development Group

United Iron Works. IncFernando Coloma305-663-2801Sponsored by: Ray CastellanosAuthentic Construction

Vitran HomesLuis Villar(305) 233-4460Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamGreatstone Development

Yachting ExpertsBetty De Varona(786) 228-8928Sponsored by: Alberto MiloThe Urban Development Group

Zone AdvisorsFeddie Finkelstein(561) 883-8100Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes, Inc.


Odalys G. Saenz and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

Luis F. Quiñones Jr., (BenTrust Financial), TrulyBurton (BASF), Dan Rodriguez and Alyce Rodriguez, Robert Duffy (Foundation InsuranceGroup), Al Milo Jr. (The Urban DevelopmentGroup, LLC) and Odalys G. Saenz (BASF)

BASF DELIVERS GIFTS TO JACKSON’S PEDIATRIC WARD

BASF leaders, members and staff, as wellas Representative Cynthia Stafford-District8 (D), made children’s dreams come true thispast winter, as the group played Santa to the Pediatric Ward of Jackson Hospital indowntown Miami. Thanks to the generousdonations from the membership, BASF wasable to donate toys to nearly 50 children theweek before Christmas and more than $300to Broward Partneship for the Homeless.

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