Vol. 22 Issue 1 January 2018

Incoming 2018 BIAW President Kevin Russell installs SICBA’s 2018 Leadership

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Building Industry Insurance Program Built Green® Training Schedule Calendar of Events Committee Reports Certifications Cocktails and Committees December Dinner and Installation Events Pass Opportunity Foundation Dinner Sponsors January Dinner Flyer Local Member Discounts Member Rebate Program Mission Statement NAHB Member Discount Opportunities National Purchasing Program New Members Renewing Members SICBA Annual Calendar SICBA Leadership Shop the BIAW Health Insurance Spike Club SWHB Leadership Welcome Back

HAPPY NEW

YEAR! The 2018 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 8th. Many things we worked for and against are going to be on the docket again this year. Be ready to contact your legislators whenever something comes up that will negatively affect the industry and also please contact them during the session to thank them for their service and for things that are beneficial for the industry. The more input they get from their constituents – the better. The 39th District has two new legislators this session. Please keep a watch on them because they will be running for election again this year. They are Senator Keith Wagoner who replaces Senator Kirk Pearson and Representative Carolyn Eslick who replaces Representative John Koster in the legislature. As soon as they both are in place, we will have contact information here at SICBA to share with you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Wayne at (360) 488-4078.

REMEMBER

SICBA IS

HERE FOR YOU

AS A MEMBER.

IF YOU HAVE

DIFFICULTIES

WITH

PERMITTING,

LAND USE OR

OTHER

BUILDING

RELATED

ISSUES,

PLEASE CALL!

SICBA Member Discounts & Rebate Programs: “Members Do Business With Members”

Pat Rimmer, Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington - 10% discount on products & services to all SICBA members!

NAHB Member Advantage - Through GM additional $500 off new vehicle, $1000 off fleet: NAHB Member Advantage $500 off new vehicle purchase. Redeem at: Blade Chevrolet and/or

Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family. Additionally, 15% off Service, Labor & Parts.

Allstate Annette Booth Agency - Special rates and

under- writing benefits for all SICBA members on employee benefits.

Craftstove of Western Washington - SICBA members

receive 10% off all your purchases & services at Craft Stove ''Let our Family warm your family''!

Burlington Automotive – 10% off Parts and Labor on

your vehicle repairs.

Mister T's Awards & Embroidery – Free set up of

design for embroidery up to 30K stitches, a $75 savings!

List your company here, too. Call or email SICBA

360-757-6916 or info@sicba.org for details

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SOUTH WHIDBEY HOME BUILDERS 2018 OFFICERS

President - Dave Johnson Vice President - Jim Thelen Secretary - Sally Paul

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member - Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS) Associate Member - Tiane White Associate Member - Matt Kukuk

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GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS

SICBA recognizes these SICBA members for their commitment to professional growth.

They have earned and renewed the following NAHB Designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Graduate Master Builder (GMB) Certified Green Professional (CGP) Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)

Kevin Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Terri Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Charles Locke, CGP, CAPS; Back In The Woods Works Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Jay Roberts, CGB, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP, Master CGP; CVH Inc Chad Gailey, CAPS; Dihedral Builders LLC Jim Hall, CGP; James Hall and Associates, Inc Kyra Hall, CAPS; James Hall and Associates, Inc Jeff Hanson, CGP; Northwest Timber Frames Inc Sam Brode, CAPS; Samuel’s Repair & Remodel Bob Moe, CAPS; Triple R Framing and Drywall Bob Johnson, CGP, CAPS; Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile Dan Wickstrom, CGP; Wickstrom Construction Inc Ron Wright, CGP; Wright Construction & Design Inc Scott Yonkman, CAPS, CGP; Yonkman Construction Inc

Many more SICBA members are currently in the process of renewing or earning their designations!

"We are your neighbors and community

leaders, providing education and

support for building industry

professionals. We promote jobs for

local people by encouraging

homeownership, sustainable growth,

environmentally conscious building

practices and community stewardship

for Skagit and Island Counties."

To “shop” the BIAW Health Plan, contact Brynn Riggins at McGregor Insurance

Agency. (360) 299-0949/ 853-5073

Or Dennis Poppe at Builders Insurance Group at

(425) 246-0973

THE REWARDS YOU GET FROM YOUR

SICBA MEMBERSHIP ARE EQUALLY

PROPORTIONAL TO YOUR

INVOLVEMENT IN THE ASSOCIATION.

GET INVOLVED AND GROW YOUR

BUSINESS AND PRESENCE IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

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2018 OFFICERS President – Jay Roberts 1st Vice President – Gary Wray 2nd Vice President – Roy Mureno Secretary – Kris Tully Treasurer – Kim Piazza Immediate Past President – Dave Hillman

2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member – Curtis Banta Builder Member – Martha Rose Builder Member – Paul Woodmansee Builder Member – Jim Dorris Associate Member – Ben Sousa Associate Member – Shellie Eubanks Highet Associate Member – Dee Dee Swartz Associate Member – Lori Manduchi So. Whidbey Home Builders Rep. – Charles Locke

2018 STATE DIRECTORS John Piazza (Life), Dottie Piazza (Life), Rick Tremaine (Life), Bob Moe (CAPS, Life), Scott Rainwater (Life), Bob Johnson (Life, CGP,CAPS) Ted Clifton (Life, CGB,MCGP), Jay Roberts, Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP), Chris Deasy, Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS), Gary Wray, Patrick Hayes, Roy Mureno, Dave Hillman, Barry Harter, Martha Rose

2018 NATIONAL DIRECTORS Dottie Piazza (Senior Life,), John Piazza (Senior Life), Bob Moe (Life, CAPS), Bob Johnson (CGB,CGP), Martha Rose, Barry Harter Alternate Directors: Ted Clifton (MCGP,CAPS)

SICBA LIFE MEMBERS The late Gordon Koetje Sr., Joe Souza, the late Ben Westberg, Marlene Westberg, Ann Brooks, Bruce Johnson, Don Wetsch, Dottie Piazza, Dennis Taylor, Rick Wibbens, Ed Stanton, John Piazza Sr and the late John Whitney

SICBA OFFICE STAFF Executive Officer—Wayne Crider Membership / Service Coordinator – Jonathan Metz Events/Marketing Coordinator – Lianna Neyens Finance – Rayna Moe

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Your membership SICBA entitles you to these great discount programs through NAHB Member Advantage. Save money and support the HBA by signing up! www.nahb.org/ma

Take advantage of these great discount programs from the National Association of Home Builders!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO ATTEND ALL THE SICBA EVENTS IN 2018 AND ENJOY A DISCOUNT? SICBA IS OFFERING THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO PURCHASE AN EVENTS PASS TO ALL THE

EVENTS AND YOU WILL ENJOY A $30 DISCOUNT FOR THE YEAR. HERE IS THE LINK FOR YOU TO

FOLLOW TO SIGN UP FOR THIS WORTHWHILE OPPORTUNITY! https://sicba.org/2018-sicba-events-pass

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Thank you for Renewing November 28th, 2017 – January 2, 2018

One Year Plus: Aflac

Employee Benefits; Insurance / Bonding

Banner Power Solutions

Electrical Contractors; Renewable Energy; Built Green®

Program Participant

Builders Insurance Group

Insurance / Bonding

Commercial Alarm and Detection Inc

Electrical Contractors; Security / Alarm / Fire / Sound Systems

Edge Analytical Inc

Inspections; water soil materials testing laboratory service.

Excel Dairy Service Inc

Farm Supply

Pender Construction

Demolition; Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Utilities

Serene Gutter Systems Inc

Gutter Sales / Service; Sawmill

Five Years Plus:

Central Heating LLC

Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning

Choice Landscapes LLC

Landscaping Service / Supplies

Contour Construction LLC

Insulating Concrete Form (ICF); Builder, Custom / Single

Family; General; Remodel

DeRemer Carpentry

Carpentry; Finish Carpentry Contractors; Builder, General;

Remodel

Great Floors

Countertops; Floor Coverings / Underlayment; Granite, Stone,

Marble, Tile

Interpreting Technology

Communication / Cellular Phones; Computer Sales / Service;

Office Equipment, Sales & Service

Law Offices of K. Garl Long

Attorney / Legal Service

Saratoga Environmental, Inc

Environmental / Shoreline Permitting; Land Use / Permitting;

Wetland / Biological Mapping

Whidbey Island Plumbing

Plumbing Contractors

Wickstrom Electric Inc

Electrical Contractors

Ten Years Plus:

C Johnson Construction Inc

Demolition; Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Utilities

Central Payment Corp

Financial Services; Electronic Payments & Merchant Services,

E Commerce, in your office and mobile

Chuckanut Lighting

Fireplaces / Heating; Kitchen & Bath Dealer; Lighting Sales /

Service

Eager Beaver Tree Service Inc

Tree Service

Gary Whitcomb LLC

Carpentry; Decks; Fencing; Window Installation / Service;

Builder, Remodel

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H.B. Jaeger a division of Corix

Utilities; Water System Design; Water Well Drilling / Pumping

RE/MAX Territory NW

Property Management; Real Estate Sales / Appraisals

Windermere/Camano Island & Stanwood

Real Estate Sales / Appraisals

Zero-Energy Plans LLC

Architects & Designers; Renewable Energy; Window

Installation / Service; Window Sales; Certified Graduate Builder

(CGB); Certified Green Professional (CGP)

Fifteen Years Plus:

Cascade Custom Homes & Design Inc

Architects & Designers; Certified Aging In Place Specialist

(CAPS); Builder, Custom / Single Family; General; Remodel;

Built Green® Program Participant; Certified Graduate Builder

(CGB); Certified Green Professional (CGP); Certified Reno

DeVries Homes LLC

Concrete Contractors; Decks; Excavation / Land Clearing / Site

Prep; Fencing; Builder, Custom / Single Family; Remodel;

Speculative

Lang Custom Concrete & Construction Inc

Concrete Contractors; Foundations; Certified Renovation,

Repair, Painting (RRP)

Skagit Surveyors & Engineers

Engineering; Land Use / Permitting; Surveying

Twenty Years Plus:

Barron Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

Fireplaces / Heating; Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning;

Hot Tubs / Spas / Pools; Woodstove Sales / Service; Built

Green® Program Participant

Crawford Garage Doors Inc

Doors / Millwork; Garage Doors; Certified Renovation, Repair,

Painting (RRP)

Island Property Management

Property Management

ProBuild - Arlington

Building Material / Lumber / Hardware

Twenty Five Years Plus:

The Truss Company

Manufacturing; Trusses & Floor Systems

Thirty Years Plus:

Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow

Title Insurance & Escrow Services

Mount Vernon Building Center

Building Material / Lumber / Hardware; Cabinet / Millwork;

Countertops; Doors / Millwork

Whitney Construction Inc

Carpentry; Decks; Siding Contractors; Window Installation /

Service; Builder, Remodel; Certified Renovation, Repair,

Painting (RRP)

Charter Member:

Chicago Title Co Financial Services; Title Insurance & Escrow Services Puget Sound Energy Utilities; Built Green® Program Participant Whidbey Residential Rentals Inc Property Management

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER SICBA MEMBERS

Spike Members are the lifeblood of our association. These are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. Here’s how you become a spike: You earn 1 spike credit for each new member, 1 credit for the first year they renew and ½ credit each renewal thereafter. Thank you to everyone listed below, we appreciate your efforts! THE NAMES IN BOLD HAVE

RECRUITED A NEW SICBA MEMBER IN 2017 AS OF NOVEMBER 30TH

Grand Spike (1,000 – 2,599): Bob Moe, CAPS – 1,427.5 Kevin Kartak, CAPS – 2,036.25* Dennis Poppe – 1,405.5* Statesman Spike (500 – 999): Bob Johnson, CAPS, CGP – 777 Patrick Hayes, CGP – 862.75*

Shelli Lucus-Kennedy – 741.25*

Super Spike (250 – 499): John Piazza Sr – 475.5 Dottie Piazza – 346.5 Scott Rainwater – 270

Royal Spike (150 – 249): +Don Wetsch – 244 Scott Yonkman, CAPS – 221.5 Ron Wallin – 179 Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP – 168

Scott Corzine, CGA – 160*

Red Spike (100 – 149): +Rick Wibbens – 137.5 +Ed Stanton – 125.5 Kym Kelly – 133.5 Barry Harter – 125.5 Martha Rose – 120* Thom Richter – 113

Green Spike (50 – 99): Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP – 95 Keith Swanson – 73 Brian Gentry – 65 Chris Deasy, CAPS, CGP – 67.5 +Dennis Taylor – 63.5 Zane Morrison – 50

Life Spikes (25 – 49): Josh Baldwin – 49 Ben Burton – 48 Gary Wray – 46.5 Charles Locke – 34.5 Dennis Boe – 35.5 Jim Spane – 26.5 Dave Hillman – 29.5

Blue Spikes (6 – 24): Paul Woodmansee – 22 Deb Bundy – 17.5 Ron Wigal – 16.5 Tim Garrison – 15.5 Michelle Grovdahl – 13 Dave Johnson – 13 Curtis Banta – 13.5 Tiane White – 16 Roy Mureno – 13 Randy Heagle – 11.5 Joe Woodmansee – 11.5 Jim Hall – 11 Jim Thelen – 11 Dan Wickstrom – 11 Barry Van Sickle – 10.5 Nate Kaplan – 9.5 Kris Tully – 10.5 Chad Fisher – 9.5 Dee Dee Swartz – 9 Troy Lautenbach – 8.5 Bob Shupe – 8.5 Peggy Shultz – 12 Ed Perry – 8 Sam Brode – 9 K. Garl Long – 7 Evan Holzknecht – 6 Mike Krause - 7

Spike Candidates with new members in 2017: Hans Grovdahl – 5.5 Jeff Lervik – 3 Jeremy McCullough – 3 Kris Yaun – 2 Mark Sommers – 1 Lonnie Barber – 1 Ryan Bettger – 3 Julie Kostecka – 3 Kim Piazza – 3 Susan Trenary – 3 Jeremy Eyre – 1

*Also recruits in other local associations. +Life SICBA member

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Join us in welcoming the following

Companies to SICBA Andrew’s Landshapers Heavy Equipment/Materials Yard/Trucking PO Box 216 Freeland, WA 98249 Telephone: (360) 331-4020 Contact: Andrew Damerau Sponsored by Jeremey Jackson of Northwest Granite and Flooring Pace Setter Construction General Contractor, Carpentry 2613 San Juan St. Coupeville, WA 98239 Telephone: (360) 632-5771 Contact: Rob Fasolo Sponsored by Jay Roberts of Cascade Custom Homes & Design Inc Septic System Design Septic Systems Design/Construction 2022 K Ave Anacortes, WA 98221 Telephone: (360) 708-3004 Contact: Linda Spicher Sponsored by Peggy Schultz of Berg Vault Company Whidbey Tech Solutions Computer Sales/Service 840 SE 8

th Ave, Suite #201

Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Telephone: (360) 639-8715 Contact: Joshua Blackmer Sponsored by Curtis Banta of Yonkman Construction Inc

WELCOME BACK Waldrip Excavation LLC Dirt Work / Yard Cleanup / Full Machine and Welding Shop 35701 Lyman Hamilton Hwy Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Telephone: (360) 708-2687 Contact: Jesse Waldrip Sponsored by Tim Garrison of Tim K Garrison P.E.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! And, since it is a new year, take a look at all the benefits offered by SICBA, BIAW and NAHB and be sure you are getting the very most out of your membership. And, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to give us a call at (360) 757-6916 or email at info@sicba.org. Have a very safe and prosperous new year and thank you for your

membership

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Marketing Committee Chair is Topher Ruxton Our marketing for 2018 will be more visually pleasing, which includes creating videos for use on Facebook and website. Something our members could also share with potential clients, or to attain more members. We have also connected with Skagit Breaking to have them install a “Find a Pro” button on their website that links to our “Find a Pro” section on SICBA.org and they will start promoting SICBA on their Facebook page as well. The NEW Find A Pro in Skagit & Island Counties Group on Facebook is designed for you to promote projects or jobs your company is working on, give words of praise to other SICBA Members you have done business with or highlight products and services your company offers, to consumers in Skagit & Island Counties. This group is public, but only SICBA Members will be allowed to post to the group. Our next committee meeting is January 11th at noon in the SICBA office. We would love to have more Members join our committee! The more creative minds the better and we serve pizza for lunch during our meeting! Membership Committee Chair is Roy Mureno Happy New Year from the Membership Committee! Our retention remains high at 88.7%, well above our goal for 2017 of 80%. We still need to recruit to keep our numbers up, so if you’re working with someone who is not a SICBA member, talk to them about the benefits of membership and invite them to join! If you’re not sure where to start the conversation, here are 3 questions to get it started:

Are you a member of a trade association?

Does your company offer health insurance?

Is your company enrolled in a retro program?

As we get ready for our membership drives going into 2018, we need sponsors for our reward events this year. Day at the Races was a success last year and we’ll be doing it again this year. And, of course, the Peer to Pier Cruise. Best of luck in 2018! Home Show committee Chair is Dave Hillman We are only a few months away from the 38th Annual SICBA Home & Garden Show. There are a few booth spaces available, so if you’d like to join us and get your business and services in front of 4,000+ people, be sure to sign up ASAP! We have many sponsorship opportunities for the show still available and need to get those filled right away to maximize your sponsorship. If you are interested in having a presence at the show, but can’t have a booth this year, call Lianna for sponsorship availability. 360-488-4079. Our next committee meeting is January 18th. Please consider joining this committee as this is our largest community event and all ideas and help are welcome! Events Committee Chair is Kim Piazza Happy New Year! Our next committee meeting will be January 23rd at noon in the SICBA office. We will be starting to plan the 2018 monthly events for SICBA Members and would love you to attend our meeting and join the committee. Our monthly member meetings are for YOU, the Members, and we would love your input on what types of events you’d like.

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2017 Christmas and Installation Dinner at the La Conner Yacht Club was a lot of fun. SICBA’s new leadership for 2018 was installed by Kevin Russell, 2018 BIAW President. Lots of fun was had by all and the food was wonderful. Thank you to all those who sponsored this event and to all who attended.

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We appreciate your involvement in the association. Mark your calendars for January 23rd at Max Dale’s Steak and Chop House in Mount Vernon. (click here). We look forward to seeing more of all of you in the new year!

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SICBA’s Calendar of Events HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Jan 9, 3:45 PM – Advisory Council Meeting at SICBA 4:30 PM – Membership Committee Meeting at SICBA 6:00 PM – SICBA Board of Directors Meeting at SICBA Jan 9 – 11 – International Builders Show in Orlando/NAHB Board of Directors Meeting Jan 11 – Noon – Marketing Committee Meeting at SICBA Jan 18 – 7:30 AM – Home and Garden Show Committee Meeting at SICBA Jan 23 – Noon – Events Committee Meeting at SICBA Jan 23 – 5:30 – 8:00 PM SICBA January Dinner Meeting (click here) Jan 25 - 4:30 – 6:00 PM Cocktails and Committees (click here) Jan 31 – 7:30 AM SICBA Member Orientation Breakfast at SICBA To RSVP for any of the events, go online to www.sicbaevents.com and make your reservations. You can

also call the SICBA office at360-757-6916 or toll free 888-497-4222, or email info@sicba.org

BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS FOR THE JANUARY DINNER. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE ALL OF YOU THERE!

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REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER SICBA MEMBERS. THEY ARE REGISTERED, BONDED

OR LICENSED AS REQUIRED.