February Newsletter

HOMEBuilders

B U I L D I N G P R O F E S S I O N A L S

President’s Message 3

Sponsors Club 5

Triad Home & Garden Show 6-9

Continuing Education 11

Spring Festival of Homes 16, 17

Calendar of Events 23

inside this issue

February 2010

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220 Charlois BlvdW-S, NC 27103336-768-5942

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HBAWS AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPSBe Recognized as a Member with your company

The Spike Club of HBAWS is excited to announce a new membership listing opportunity called Affiliate Membership. Every company member has a Primary contact and all the other employees of that company are termed Dependents. This new membership title will not take away from any existing dependant member services, but will only add value of membership and marketing opportunities for the Affiliates.

Individuals under a HBAWS member company can be recognized as an Affiliate Member to gain added exposure. They will receive a monthly newsletter, directory listing (online and

hard copy), in addition to being recognized as a member by NCHBA and NAHB.

Affiliates remain members as long as the annual dues of $75.00 are paid and the parent company stays a current member. Annual dues are divided and a portion goes to NAHB and NCHBA.

Ron Schwartz, Spike Club Chair, says the affiliate membership is designed to give a better sense of belonging and ownership plus an expanded way to market yourself and your name within the industry and community at large.

For more information please contact the HBAWS at 768-5942.

HBA President, Rich Achor, addresses builders and associates at our January membership meeting.

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We protect the dreams you build.And, at Piedmont Protective Services, we do it using the most advanced systems available.

We can also assist you with home theatre, multi-room stereos, central vacuum, LCD and plasma television sales and installation.

Honeywell 2-Way Voice Burglar AlarmsHoneywell’s state-of-the-art systems allow hands-free communication with our central station to provide the quickest police response when your customer needs it most. With the addition of a “panic button,” the system can be upgraded to a life alert system for the elderly.

Monitored Smoke Detectors An excellent protective complement, these compact units can be added one per floor or installed to meet residential fire code. With our monitored system there’s no need for your electrician to install smoke detectors.

Carbon Monoxide DetectorsThese sensors are an excellent upgrade for homes with gas appliances. For many Energy Star Homes, it’s required to have carbon monoxide detectors for the rating.

Digital Camera Systems Providing the added protection of real-time video monitoring of the home, these motion-activated systems capture activity as it’s happening and can be viewed by your customers remotely.

Call us today and learn why more than 60 builders in our community have chosen us to protect what they’ve worked so hard to build.Piedmont Protective ServicesWinston-Salem, NC

336.771.2389Bill Wrenn: Owner

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President’s MessageRich Achor – ARENA Builders

Better than expected??

Congratulations, keep your eye on the ball!! Not so good, ….or really not sure? Why not? Do you have a written plan, with specific goals and an action plan? If so, does it need adjustment? Successful plans are in a constant state of revision adapting to changing conditions. If not, then it is not really a business plan. It is a hope plan and we all know how well the “hope and change” thing is working for us.

Why am I writing about business plans? Because the Winston Salem Homebuilders Association is an organization founded around business, dedicated to improving our businesses and the markets they serve. 2010 is underway and we all need to work it for all it can give us.

Are you feeling lethargic, unfocused, lacking the glimmer that drove you in years past? Need a kick in the pants? What better place to look for knowledge, insight and maybe a friendly what the *&^) are you doing that for, than within our organization. I challenge you to approach any member of our organization and ask for advice or insight and see what happens. I bet you will find a friendly ear, a person willing to share valuable knowledge or maybe even a willing mentor. On the other hand, if you get the question or the phone call, answer it, be flattered that a peer thought of you as someone to seek insight from and help them, the next time you may be the one asking.

Why? We are all competitors. Yes, we all compete, but we are friendly competitors. We joined the Winston Salem HBA because it offers a network of like minded, successful individuals. We all need the market to be healthy and grow. We understand that YES we want “ours” to sell first but if ours is the only one that sells then the market gets stale and begins to die. The new ideas and the challenges brought in by our competitors challenge us, drive us to improve, force us to better our offerings. This constant improvement is what makes

our markets strong, provides opportunity for us and lets us grow.

Back to the business plan opening, why do you need a plan? A wise man once said (not sure who, but he had to be wise) “if we fail to plan… we plan to fail”

Do all of our plans succeed? No, but that just gives us knowledge of what not to do and helps us focus on what we need to do. Our businesses are in a constant state of change, if not, they are dying and headed for elimination. As stewards of our businesses we need to also be in a constant state of change, learning, trying new things, challenging ourselves.

What better place to learn new things than at the HBAWS. Did you realize that we offer learning opportunities before each monthly membership meeting, during each social (we always have product tables full of new product ideas) at each dinner (your table mates are all opportunities), and at the meeting of every committee.

Want your business to grow, want to grow personally? Get involved, attend the monthly meeting, serve on a committee, assist in one of our Habitat builds…I promise you will get as much in return as you put in.

Feeling discouraged by things thus far in 2010? Remember,” quitters never win and winners never quit” I believe the HBAWS is filled with winners, lets exhibit that winning attitude; assist one another, challenge one another, get involved in supporting our market.

Let’s make 2010 the year we all want and need it to be.

It is February…how is your 2010 business plan working out?

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Go Green and Reduce Your Carbon Footprint!

In your backyard there is a treasure supply of free and renewable energy

Heat up to 80% of your homes water with the sun while receiving a 65% tax credit!

Tax Credits for Geothermal up to 30%! A Geothermal system with this tax credit could cost the same as a heat pump!

Call today for free details

336.924.4161

With a Geothermal Heat Pump or Solar Water Heating System

www.loganhvac.com

Eighth Page Ad for Home Builders Ass. 3.75 x 2.5

Mark your calendars: Women’s Council Meeting

March 2, 5:30 pm, HBA Office

WOMEN’S COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP GIVINGRosemary Howell, President

www.loganhvac.com

Upcoming Events, Meeting Calendar, Breaking News, Online Membership

Directory and more...

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The Women’s Council is dedicated to supporting the professional development of women in the home building industry and providing charitable and in kind donations to local community projects.

Consist of HBAWS members and employees or extended family members of HBA members.

Over the years the Women’s Council has supported a variety of local charitable organizations. In 2009, we supported Habitat for Humanity, Samaritan Ministries, Hospice, the Battered Women’s shelter and Second Harvest Food Bank.

Ten years ago the Women’s Council started the Lewis Wilson Scholarship Fund in memory of Lewis Wilson the owner of Wilson Lighting. For the first five years

one $500 scholarship a year was awarded to a student in the building industry. One of the first recipients is now one of our builder members.

For the last five years we have been awarding two $500 scholarships – one to a student at the Career Center and one to a student at Forsyth Tech. The money to fund theses scholarships comes from raffle tickets for a garden related door prize that the Women’s Council sells at their booth at the Triad Home and Garden Show. Our goal is to raise $1,000 per year to cover the scholarships but due to the economy for the last two years we have fallen short of our goal buy $100-$200 dollars.

I would like to encourage you to stop by our booth and purchase a raffle ticket during the Kick Off Party February 18th. The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 dollars. When you purchase your raffle ticket(s), you are supporting not only the Women’s Council but also investing in the future of our building industry and the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem.

Heat up to 80% of your homes water with the sun ywhile receiving a 65% tax credit!

Tax Credits for Geothermal up to 30%. A yGeothermal system with this tax credit could cost the same as a heat pump!

Call today for details: 336.924.4161

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2010 Sponsors’ ClubHome Builders Association of Winston Salem

Exclusive Event SponsorsWSJournal

Media Sponsor

Diamond Event SponsorsSTOCK Building SupplyTriad Home & Garden Show Preview Party

BB & TParade of Homes Golden Home Awards Banquet

Platinum Event Sponsors

Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc.Parade of Homes Golden Home Awards Banquet

GoldBank of N.C.

Busch Insurance/Builders Mutual Insurance CompanyColdwell Banker/Triad Realtors

Piedmont Natural Gas, Inc.ProBuild

Signs NowOfficial Printing Sponsor Triad Home & Garden Show

James River EquipmentTriad Home & Garden Show

84 Lumber

SilverAlan G. Fletcher Construction Co., Inc.

Bimco Plumbing SuppliesMcCullough Tile

Piedmont Garage Door Co., Inc. Piedmont Federal Savings Bank

BronzeFirst Community Bank

Hall Insurance Associates, Inc.Nationwide Insurance and Financial Services

Piedmont Protective Services, LLC

Fairway Independent MortgageGolf Tournament

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Opportunities to promote the ShowThere are several ways all members can assist in promoting and ensuring the success

of the show. Review the information below and decide how you can help:

Advance TicketsPurchase the advance show tickets you will be sent in January and

give them away to customers, friends and family!

Web Site LinkPost our event HTML tag on your company’s Web site.

The logo will then link visitors directly to the HBAWS Web site, which will provide them information on attending the Show.

Contact Beverly Hayes - [email protected].

Company NewsletterAdd information about the Show to your company’s internal or external newsletter.

Visit www.hbaws.org for a complete listing of the dates and times for the Show.

PostersPlace event posters in your office or place of business - and even around town! The HBAWS

will have posters available in January… just call us at 768.5942 to get copies.

Magnetic SignsPutting magnetic signs on your car are a great way to let everyone know about the Show!

Call the HBAWS office at 768.5942 to get some today.

The Triad Home & Garden Show Committee, chaired by Tim Burge, Castlelights, Inc., and co-chaired by Steve McSwain, Maplestone Construction, appreciate the members’ support.

Think Smart! Reduce Energy, save money & protect the environment

Triad Home & Garden Show

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An event of Home Builders Association of W-S



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You are Invited to the

Member Preview Partysponsored by

Thursday, February 18, 20105:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

M.C. Benton Convention CenterDowntown Winston-Salem

Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, anda chance to win fabulous prizesExperience exclusive viewing of

2010 Triad Home & Garden Show exhibits

sign up by...1) complete & return meeting reminder postcard (received in the mail)

2) call the hba office: 336-768-5942

Exhibitors will receive a separate invitation in the “Exhibitor Packet”

Builder CE Seminar: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.“Choosing the best HVAC system” Presented by Danny Gough, Energy Solutions

reservations required for spouses/additional guests*Walk-ins will not be accepted day of the event without reservations

Reservations Must be Received by February 11, 2010

All booths will be staffed during the Preview Party.Reservations are $20 each, includes hors d’oeuvres,

two drink tickets and parking for the evening.

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www.hbaws.org/show

2010 Exhibitor Listing

Advanced Consumer Electronics, Inc.Amanzi Marble & Granite LLC

Baskets & BeyondBath Creations International, LLC

Bath FitterBB&T

Beeson Hardware Co.Better Business Bureau of NWNC

Blaze Air Inc.BloomDay Granite & Marble

Bobby’s Concrete, Inc.Branchelin, Inc.

Brown-Rogers-Dixson CompanyBuck Horn Construction Co., Inc.

Budget BlindsBurchette & Burchette Hardwood Floors

Carolina Gardener MagazineCastlelights, Inc.

Cellular Sales of North CarolinaChampion Window Co.

Cunningham Brick Co., Inc.Custom Wood Products of Rural Hall

Decked Out of the Triad, Inc.Down Under Deck Drain Systems

DreamMaker Bath & KitchenEarth’s Images

Energy SolutionsFerguson Enterprises Inc.

Foam Work Insulators, LLCGauldin Landscape & Maintenance

Grand Structures, Inc.Granite & Marble by Malave’

Growing GreenGutter Helmet Piedmont

Habitat for Humanity of FCHilltop Landscaping

Home Energy Solutions of the TriadHome Resource

Homerite Windows and DoorsInsulation Solutions

Kitchen Craft Cooking ShowsKnight Topline Services, Inc.

Leaf Filter North, Inc.LEAP Realty, LLCLiving Waterscapes

Locke Chiropractic & Rehabilitation CenterLoflin Concrete Co., Inc.

Marshall StoneMaster Gardeners of Forsyth County

Mathis Home Improvements

Mears Construction, Inc.Morgan & Parker Builders, Inc.

Murray Supply Company Kitchen and Bath Showrooms

My Dog Tess RealtyMyers Greenhouse, Inc.

N-Hance Revolutionary Wood RenewalNed R. Eldridge, Inc.

Overhead Door Company of GreensboroPaint & Coatings, Ltd.

Parks ChevroletPatio Enclosures, Inc.

Pella Window & Door Co.Peter Davis BuildersPiedmont Fence, Inc.

Piedmont Garage Door Co., Inc.Piedmont Landscape DesignPiedmont Natural Gas Co.

Piedmont Personal Builders, LLCPiedmont Stone

Pine Hall Brick Co., Inc.Quality Oil Company LLCRainbow Cleaning Systems

Re-Bath of the TriadReece Builders

Renewal by Andersen of the TriadRising Concepts Inc.

Ron Williams Building Co., Inc.Rothrock Renovation & Remodeling a Division of

Zack Rothrock Builders, Inc.Snazzy Screen Solutions

Southern Foods at HomeStephen L. Mabe Building, Inc.

Super-Sod of the TriadTarheel Basement Systems

The Davey Tree Expert CompanyThe Grout Medic

The Stone ResourceThe Tint Wizard

Time Warner CableTownsend Inc. dba/ Natural Home Lite

Truliant Federal Credit UnionUltimate Edge, Inc.Uncommon USA Inc.

Walkabout TileWeeks Hardwood Flooring & Carpet, Inc.

Wells Fargo Home MortgageWhitney Flooring, Inc.

Wishon & Carter Builders, Inc.YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

*as of 1-26-2010

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TRIAD HOME & GARDEN SHOWSEMINAR SCHEDULE



www.hbaws.org


Friday, February 19..........................2-8pmSaturday, February 20................10am-6pmSunday, February 21.......................12-5pm



www.hbaws.org


Admission: $6 at the door, $5 in advance, Children 12 and under free with accompanying adultBenton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC, Portion of proceeds benefits Forsyth Co. Habitat for Humanity



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An event of Home Builders Association of W-SSATURDAY, February 20, 2010

Room 1:10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Practical Approach to Performance and Energy Remodeling

Steve McSwain, Maplestone Construction, LLC

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Native Plants in the Landscape

Craig Mauney, Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Kitchen Gardens

David Bare, Winston-Salem Journal

Room 2:11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Top 10 Tips for Green RemodelingErik Anderson, DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen, A

division of Anderson-Moore Builders, Inc.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.Container Gardening 101- Let the professionals at New Garden Landscaping - How to add pazzaz to

your outdoor living area. Jim Keen, New Garden Landscapes

1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.Green Building/Energy Star Ideas For You,

Your Contractor and Your Handyman Insulation Solutions / Custom Homes by Hamrick

Room 3:11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Your “For Now” Home can be Your Dream Home - Remodeling and Rejuvenating Your Current Home

June Delugas Interiors, Inc.

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Energy Alternatives – Solar Power and Geo Thermal

Danny Gough, Energy Solutions

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Room 3:11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Your “For Now” Home can be Your Dream Home - Remodeling and Rejuvenating Your

Current HomeJune Delugas Interiors, Inc.

12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.Energy Alternatives – Solar Power

and Geo ThermalDanny Gough, Energy Solutions

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.What the New EPA Lead-Based Paint Rule Means if You Own or are Planning to Buy a

Home Built Prior to 1978Steve Mabe, Stephen L. Mabe

Building, Inc.

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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS REPORTNancy Gould - Joint Governmental Affairs Director

A VERY IMPORTANT EXAMPLE OF HOW OUR STATE AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS HELP US

The Merkley Provision of the Health Care BillBy the time you read this article, I am hoping this is old news and that we are all breathing a sigh of relief. However, if the Merkley Provision in the US Senate’s version of the national health care bill has not been removed by the time this article is printed, please read on and TAKE ACTION!

Quite simply, the Merkley Provision in the Senate’s version of the Health Care Bill is extremely unfair and damaging to the housing and real estate industry, even though the national media has said little about it. As big as its impact could be, it is our national associations that we must thank for being on the ball and telling us about it. Since this provision impacts construction related businesses, NAHBA is taking the lead in combating it and making sure we have what we need to help fight this potential regulation that will hurt small building businesses and increase the price of housing Below is information from NAHBA about the Merkley Provision and how we can work together to get it removed.

Background Unlike the original version of H.R. 3590 crafted in the Senate, the final version of the legislation that was passed on Christmas Eve arbitrarily singles out the ailing construction industry at a time when the industry is struggling to recover from the worst economic climate since the Great Depression. This provision, championed by Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), is particularly egregious because it specifically targets small businesses in the “construction industry” by exempting only construction companies with fewer than 5 employees from the bill’s health care mandates. (All non-construction companies enjoy a 50 employee threshold before they are mandated to provide health care coverage. The specific legislative language appears on page 2107 of HR 3590. )

There is no justifiable policy rationale for singling out the construction industry. Further, it is disappointing

that lawmakers chose to include this provision in the underlying legislation without providing an opportunity for open debate, a chance for our industry to make a case for why we should not be singled out or a stand alone vote on such a provision.

What’s Being DoneNAHBA began working immediately after Christmas to fight the provision in Washington and instructing state and local Home Builder Associations in how they can help. State Home Builder Associations throughout the nation have contacted and are encouraging both state and national congress members to work to remove the provision as the Senate and House hammer out a compromise. However, our state and national associations can’t do it alone. WSRAR and HBAWS are also asking its members to contact their Congress members who voted “for” the House or Senate bills and tell them that this provision must be removed.

Timing The House and Senate are conducting negotiations on final bill language. The goal is to complete the process in time for President Obama’s State of the Union Address, which is anticipated to be delivered in early February.

What You Can Do We are updated regularly by NAHBA and are passing that information along to members through the HBAWS website at: www.hbaws.org. When you go there and click on “Breaking News” at the top right, I hope you’ll learn that we’ve been successful in getting this provision removed. However, if you see that the issue has not been resolved, please follow the instructions found there. Our national and state associations do a terrific job of representing us and working for us. Not doubt, the portion of the dues fee that goes to them is money well spent. However, let’s never forget that it takes all of us working together to be truly successful.

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4575 Hampton Rd Clemmons, NC 27012P: 336.712.9910F: 336.766.5906www.stockbuildingsupply.com

Please visit us at:

Business Management ClassDate & Time: 2/23/2010 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Where: Winston Salem, NC Liberty Hardware140 Business Park Drive

NAHB Member Fee: $175 / Non-member Fee: $225 Instructor: Vince Butler

Marketing & Communications Strategiesfor Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I)

Date & Time: 2/24/2010 8:00AM - 5:00PM Where: Winston Salem, NC Liberty Hardware

140 Business Park Drive NAHB Member Fee: $175 / Non-member Fee: $225

Instructor: Vince Butler

Design/Build Solutions for Aging and Accessibility (CAPS II)

Date & Time: 2/25/2010 8:00AM - 5:00PM Where: Winston Salem, NC Liberty Hardware

NAHB Member Fee: $175 / Non-member Fee: $225 Instructor: Vince Butler

PAYMENT REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATIONMAIL TO: HBAWS, 220 Charlois Boulevard,

Winston-Salem, NC 27103

UPCOMING CE SEMINARS

Triad Home & Garden ShowPreview Party

February 185:30 - 8:30 p.m.


RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY FEB. 15

Sponsored by: STOCK Building Supply

Make your reservation using the card you receivein the mail, or under the events section

at www.hbaws.org-------------------------------------------------------------------

Builder CE Seminar3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

“Choosing the best HVAC system”Presented by Danny Gough, Energy Solutions

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ATTENTION REMODELERS!

Registration is fast approaching for the

SHOWCASE OF REMODELED HOMESMay 15 & 16, 2010

Contact Megan Parks at: [email protected] details about joining the chapter or for participation

information for Showcase of Remodeled Homes.

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REMODELERS UPDATEChuck Hicks, President, NAHBR, HBAWS

Mark your 2010 calendars:March Remodelers Meeting

March 9 at WFU Deacon Tower

The NAHB Remodelers January meeting was preceded by a Lead Based Paint seminar for 2 CE credits. We had excellent attendance from Remodeling Council members, remodelers, builders, and guests. Key points from the meeting:

Jobs effected will be those homes built prior to 1. 1978, with more than 6 sf per room disturbed, or more than 20 sf exterior disturbed.

NC has adopted the EPA guidelines and have 2. made them effective as of January 1, 2010.

Give out ‘Renovate Right’ booklet to client and 3. obtain their signature.

Get certification as a renovator from the state, not 4. the EPA.

Get firm certified with the state, not the EPA. 5.

If you have more questions, please contact Steve Mabe, Chuck Hicks, or the HBA office. The HBA will be organizing a training and certification class this Spring. More information will be forthcoming.

For those remodelers who want to market their work to the public this spring, the HBA’s Showcase of Remodeled Homes will be held May 15-16 from 12pm–5pm. Remodelers interested in participating should call Bob Vaughn of the Cabinet Studio at 336-724-1754. Bob will be chairing the Showcase this year.

Our next meeting is February 9th in the Deacon Tower at WFU’s BB&T Stadium. If you are interested in growing your business or learning more about remodeling, visit with us at our next meeting. Please let the HBA staff know if you plan to attend.

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PARADE OF HOMES PARTNERS DIRECTORYONLINE DISCOUNT DIRECTORY, A GREAT SALES TOOLBuilders, the Parade is coming... our local lenders are not as excited about speculative homes as they have been in the past. A great way to make sure your company is represented in the Parade is to do it with a custom home build.

The discount directory is a great motivational/sales tool to get the potential custom buyer to move ahead--”look at the savings you will achieve by getting started now and making it a custom” Check out the details of the discount directory on the newsletter insert.

Virginia Foxx Meets with BUILD PAC Committee

On Monday, December 21st the HBAWS BUILD-Pac, along with NCHBA Director of Political Affairs Jesse Boyce Hayes, met with U. S. House Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC). Past NCHBA President Paul Mullican and HBAWS Executive Vice President Jerry Herman were also in attendance. Rep. Foxx spent about an hour speaking with the committee about issues that currently affect our nation in general and the home-building industry specifically.

Congresswoman Foxx was a North Carolina State Senator for ten years before being elected to Capitol Hill, where she consistently opposed tax increases and fought to make government smaller. She currently serves on the House Committee on Rules, which determines whether legislation comes to the floor and

determines what amendments will be allowed during floor debate. In addition to having sponsored two successful bills that have been signed into law since her election in 2004, Rep. Foxx is currently sponsoring six bills. A seventh, dealing with the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, passed the House with an overwhelming majority, but has yet to be taken up by the Senate.

The BUILD-Pac committee was able to share concerns about the current economic situation with Rep. Foxx and found that her views were very well aligned with the needs of our builders and associates. It is good to know that there is someone in Washington who is looking out for the home builders of America.

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ASSOCIATE GUEST COLUMN

Associate Product NightMarch 23, 2010

Associates Members are invited to participate in the first Associate Product Night in 2010. 3 to 4 member companies needed 3/23/10.

For more information, contact Bev Hayes at the HBA office 768-5942 or email [email protected]

As a new member of Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, we at Webb Heating and Air Conditioning are proud to be the Associate Guest Columnist this month. We look forward to getting to know more of you and working with you on the numerous activities here at Home Builders. Thanks for the welcome!

As I was watching those exciting NFL games this past weekend, I was reminded of a conversation I had a while back with a friend. In most sports, you only pay attention to the officials when there’s a problem. A foul may be called, there might be an issue with a player or coach, any of those things may jump out. If you don’t notice them, things are “fine”, you may not even remember seeing the officials running around.

In many ways, homeowners only think of heating and air conditioning contractors when there’s a problem. It’s either too hot, or it’s too cold. The air may be dirty or unfiltered, or it may be too dry. If things feel “fine”, most people don’t think twice about us.

It can be difficult in new construction to get homeowners to see the benefit of upgrading heating and air conditioning equipment. People like things they can see or touch. They may think nothing of upgrading flooring, countertops or brick or rock accents on the outside of the home, etc. The last thing on their list may be higher SEER equipment, variable speed air handlers or furnaces, higher efficiency filters or humidifiers.

According to the Energy Information Administration, an estimated 44% of all energy costs are attributed to HVAC systems. It is the single largest contributor to your home’s electricity and fuel (oil and gas) consumption. Higher SEER equipment, 95% AFUE Gas Furnaces, changing filters regularly, yearly maintenance on equipment can all aid in keeping energy costs down and prolong the life of your equipment.

Indoor air quality is another important part of homes today. With the growing number of kids and adults with respiratory issues, it is more important to look at filtering options and keeping those filters changed

regularly. It can keep your home and air cleaner; keep your equipment running as efficiently as possible, and can minimize the irritants in the air of your home.

In the winter the air in your home can get dryer than a desert, sometimes as low as 15-20% humidity. This can not only affect a person’s breathing, but also the condition of your home and it’s components. Hardwood floors, doorjambs, and furniture can suffer from the stress of low humidity. Simply installing a whole-home humidifier can keep these items in better condition. It can even reduce static electricity in your home.

These items typically have a higher contract cost, which can increase your contract price, or add change-orders to the job. Discussing these items with your HVAC contractor in advance, can not only ensure the comfort of your customers, it can also help your bottom line.

Webb Heating and Air ConditioningJeff Sessoms

170 Webb Way, Advance, NC 27006Telephone: (336) 998-2121Emergency: (336) 998-2121

Fax: (336) 998-5443www.webbheatingandac.com

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HOMEBuilders Newsletter 2010

MEMBER - AD CONTRACT -Company Name: _______________________________________________________________

Contact Name: (will receive invoices) ________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State: _______ Zip: ______________

Phone Number: ___________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________ Ad sizes and Rates

Annual Contract Rate1 1x Rate CHECK AD DESIREDFull Page (single invoice) (invoiced monthly) Back Cover (7.5”h x 7.5”v) $2,898 N/A2 Inside Back Cover (7.5”h x 10”v) $3,099 $287 Inside Front Cover (7.5”h x 10”v) $3,099 $287 Run of publication (7.5”h x 10”v) $2,808 $260 (Contact the HBAWS regarding availability of cover placements.)Half Page: horizontal (7.5”h x 5”v) $1,620 $150 Half Page: vertical (3.75”h x 10”v) $1,620 $150 Third Page (2.5”h x 10”v) $1,296 $120 Quarter Page (3.75”h x 5”v) $918 $85 Eighth Page (3.75”h x 2.5”v) $669 $62 One page insert (advertiser provides copies) $320

One page, one-sided (HBAWS makes black & white copies) $465 1 Annual Contract Rate: Rate reflects a 10% discount -- against the 1x rate -- for yearly contracts (12 consecutive placements)

that are paid in-full upfront.2 Back cover: Placement on back cover is available only on an annual contract basis.

Please begin running my ad in __________________ (month & year) and run my ad for _____ months.Ads are due to HBAWS by the 11th day of the month preceeding the month in which they are to run.Ads must be provided to HBAWS as black and white PDF files. If artwork is required for your ad, there will be an additional $50 set-up fee.

*All rates listed are for HBAWS members. For non-member advertising rates, please call 336.768.5942.

I understand that it is my responsiblity to provide the HBAWS with a properly-sized ad in an appropriate electronic file format. If I wish to change my ad content, I recognize that it is my responsiblity to contact the HBAWS and provide them with the new ad file by the deadline date for the corresponding month. Signature ______________________________________________ Date __________________________________

Method of Payment Check Enclosed* Invoice me for total amount of annual contract Invoice me monthly

Visa MasterCard Card #: _______________________________________ Exp. Date: __________________

Name on Card: _______________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________ Total Payment: $ __________________ *Make checks payable to “HBA of Winston-Salem.”

220 Charlois BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27103

Ph: 336.768.5942Fax: 336.768.9280

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Milburn and Buck Horn to be Featured Association Home for 2010 Spring Festival Homes

On 90 acres of gently rolling land accented by clusters of old-growth hardwoods, Milburn is conveniently located on Styers Ferry Road, where a number of surrounding estates set the tone for this upscale development. Generously sized lots range in size from .70 acres to 3.41 acres. Milburn’s public streets have curb and gutter, sidewalks, street trees and decorative lighting.

Buck Horn, Buck Horn Construction Co., Inc., is featuring his home under construction in Milburn. It has 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath brick home situated on a beautiful wooded lot with plenty of privacy. Incredible attention to detail throughout, including fabulous kitchen/keeping room with granite countertops, kitchen island and stainless steel appliances, numerous built-ins throughout the house, double sided fireplace between keeping room and great room, screened porch, and attached 2 car garage. Functional media/computer loft area upstairs and bonus room with additional built-ins.

Karen Starets, Prudential Carolinas Realty, is the listing agent.

There are several things about Milburn that will quickly become one of this area’s premier neighborhoods:

Our location – we are centrally located between Lewisville and Clemmons and just 3 quick miles from Highway 421.

The land itself is gorgeous! Huge old growth hardwood trees and a combination of flat and gently rolling terrain. Spacious lots range from approximately 3/4 of an acre to almost 3 1/2 acres, with beautiful vistas and almost 20 acres of common area where a tree-lined pond will have a small dock for the neighbors to enjoy.

Home prices are ranging from the high $400,000’s to $1,000,000+. Directions: 421 North to the Lewisville Clemmons exit; Left at top of ramp; Right on Styers Ferry when it turns at the stoplight; Styers Ferry makes another Right turn in approximately 2 miles. Stay on Styers Ferry for another 1 mile—Milburn is on the Right.

We wish Buck, his suppliers and subs all the success to complete a wonderful finished product that we know you won’t want to miss!

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Board of Directors Approves 2010 Action Plan/GoalsThe Annual Planning Retreat for our association was held back in November of 2009. Ernie Tompkins was our facilitator with 30 members in attendance.

The Board had a focused conversation based on this question: “What can your business segment do to help the other members of the HBA survive and thrive?” Those present were asked to get into their representative business segments and the suggestions were shared openly to the all the groups.

From that discussion, five breakout groups used those thoughts and ideas and were reworded into goals and action plans for 2010. The goals were presented and reviewed by our Board of Directors in December and approved at the January 19 board meeting. Three focus area names will remain from last year: Education, Green Building & Energy Star, and Membership Services.

Two focus areas had name changes: Image Committee changed to Public Relations/Communications and Governmental Affairs changed to Local Regulatory Involvement. Expect to hear more about these topics and goals, and if you have any interest in serving on a committee that addresses these focus areas, please contact the HBA at 336.768.5942.

The Board of Directors holds its regular monthly meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the HBA office. Each month the Board Plan includes strategies targeting the five focus areas summarizes the key actions taken at the previous month’s meeting.

For additional information on any item, please call a member of the Board of Directors, listed on page 22 of this newsletter, or Jerry Herman at 336.768.5942 or contact him via email at [email protected].

EVENTS, NEWS & MORE - WWW.HBAWS.ORG

For registration information, contact Megan Parks, 768-5942

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JanuaryMEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

FebruaryTIME TO RENEW

50 years of Membership - Grandview, Inc.

35 or More Years - Fence Builders, Inc.

25 or More Years - Vulcan Materials Company

20 or More Years - Motsinger Block Plant, Inc.

10 or More Years - Timber and Stone, Inc.

A.D.S., Inc.ABC Supply Co., Inc.

Aher Builders Inc.Anders Construction

Buena Vista Landscaping & IrrigationConstruction & Maint. Resources, Inc.

DEF, Inc.Energy Solutions

H & S Masonry, Inc.Harrell Construction & Remodeling,

Inc.Home Real Estate CompanyHomes by Jonathan Lee, Inc.

Johnson Granite, Inc.June & Garland Adams Builders, Inc.

Log Works USAMaplestone Construction, LLC

Mid Atlantic Concrete Products Inc.Murdock Insurance Services

My Dog Tess RealtyNationwide Insurance/Glasgow Agency

Olvera ConstructionParksite

Perry W. Carter General Contractor Inc.Renewal by Andersen of the Triad

Rocha Masonry, LLCRose Interior Trim, Inc.Setty Enterprises, Inc.

Signs NowSuperior Walls of NC

TMSTravis & Michaels Construction

Services, LLCTriple AAA Carpets, Inc.

Tyndall WiringWallburg Mulch Sand & Gravel, Inc.William D. Houck & Associates, Inc.

5 or More YearsReece Builders & Aluminum Co., Inc.

Parks ChevroletKeller Williams Realty of Winston-Salem

Greenwood Developers Inc.Budget Blinds

1 or More YearsPiedmont Disposal, Inc.

The Law Offices of Randall L. Perry, PLLCBridges Wealth Managment

Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A.Mathis Home Improvements

Mocksville Builders Supply, Inc.Nelson Shirley, Inc.

Beeson Hardware Co.PPG/Porter PaintBuilt Rite, Inc.

Adams Products Company

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NEW APPLICANTS FOR CONSIDERATION

Imrie Design & Build, LLC Daniel W. Bersch

PO Box 24Bethania, NC 27010(336) [email protected] business for 6 monthsDesignSponsor: Ron Schwartz, Audio Video One

Re-Bath of the Triad Leslie Chilton

2601 Battleground Ave.Greensboro, NC 27408(336) [email protected] business for 14 yearsRemodelingSponsor: Kathy Craven Snodgrass, Piedmont Natural Gas

NetUnlimited Cabling Solutions, LLCThomas J. Moore3090 Salem Industrial Dr.Winston-Salem, NC 27127 (336) [email protected] business for 8 yearsCable InstallationSponsor: Benny Copple, Poindexter Lumber Co.

Watson Wood Works John Watson

780 Megahertz Dr.Winston-Salem, NC 27107(336) [email protected] business for 25 yearsMillwork/CaseworkSponsor: Al Hyatt, The Pheonix Company

Associates

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Busch Insurance Rick Busch

PO Box 25105Winston-Salem, NC 27114(336) 760-1516(336) [email protected]: Jerry Cowan, BMIC

RJJ FramingJose Jasso-Rodriguez805 Kensal Green DrKernersville, NC 27284Carpentry Sub-ContractorIn business for 2 yearsSponsor: Steve Murdock, Murdock Insurance

Stillwater Homes, Inc.Robert M. Baldwin III4117 Old US Hwy 421EYadkinville, NC 27055Residential BuilderSponsor: Mike Hayes, Southern Community Bank

HBAWS New Members

ASSOCIATES

BUILDERS

January - NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

(Back Row, L to R) Ronnie Foster, American Waste, Tim Shortt, Dease Plumbing, Terry Tester, Cunningham Brick, Andy Dease, Dease Plumbing, Scott McDaniel, Progressive Security, Inc., Rob Boone, R. H. Boone Construction, LLC, Steve Hurst, HBAWS 1st Vice President, Hurst & Brown Construction(Front Row, L to R) Karen Blalock & James Guthrie, Carolina Shutter and Blinds, Dick Farris, Freedom Mobility Aids

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Spike Club & Membership DriveAl Hyatt 269.5Todd Isenhour 84.5Angela Kalamaras 74.5Jerry Kapp 35Steve Kelley 66Ian Kissinger 43Mike Lang 71Jonathan Lee 32Mitch Lowrey 61.5Stephen L. Mabe 54.5Rik Maxey, Jr. 33.5John McPherson, Jr. 67.5Geoff Moore 26.5Jim Morgan 175Paul W. Mullican 177.5Steve Murdock 74.5Rob Powell 111Butch Ray 48Herschel Redding 84Robbie Robertson 37Keith Rogers 70.5Zack Rothrock 53.75Ron Schwartz 298.5Kathy Sexton 192Barry R. Sidden 72Virgil Smith 320Kathy Craven Snodgrass 531.75Rick Tozier 29Larry Weisner 26.5

John Wells 108Roy Whitley 99.5Ron Williams 35Larry Wilson 42.5Sheila Wilson 40.5Mark Winfrey 143.5Larry Wise 54Shane Young 119Spike Club Members (6-24 credits)Richard Alexander 7.5Lisa Benson 18.5Don Berrier 16Crickett Choplin 20.5Ximena Dockery 8Missy Easter 11.75Stephen M. Frucht 17Brad Hedglin 17Rosemary Howell 7Bruce Hubbard 11Phil Mock 8Tracy Morehead 17Susan Mueller 6Hank Myers 7Kimberly Smith 7Carolyn Triplett 6Tammy Watson 12.5Chris Yenrick 23.5Dennis Crews 13Jeff Ray 21

Life Spike Members (25 credits +)Rich Achor 49Harriet Anderson 113.5Kerry Avant 62Sandra Blackwelder 182.5Gregg Blevins 41Lindsay Brandon 49Greg Burton 33.5Rick Busch 41.5Ken Capron 74Jim Caudle 188.5Bert Coats 111.5Marvin Conley 31David Cooper 238.5Benny Copple 905.5Nick Dell’Aquila 40.5Tom Dubuisson 40.5Teresa East 63O.T. Fowler, Jr. 27Jim Glasgow 136.5Russel Fox 43Kitty Gregg 58Harris B. Gupton 67Charles Helsabeck 34.5Andy Hewitt 53Ray F. Hine 324.5Robin Hinshaw 34William Horlacher 60Eddie Hubbard 77

as of 1-26-10

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STAFF CONTACT INFORMATIONPhone: 336.768.5942 • Fax: 336.768.9280

Jerry Herman [email protected] Vice President

Megan Parks [email protected] of Operations/Member Services

Beverly Hayes [email protected] Manager

Valerie Adams [email protected] Manager

Nancy Gould [email protected] Governmental Affairs Director

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HBAWS BOARD of DIRECTORS2010 HBAWS BOARD OFFICERS

Rich Achor, PresidentSteve Hurst, 1st Vice-President

Shane Young, 2nd Vice-PresidentRandall Perry, SecretaryMike Hayes, Treasurer

Rick Tozier, Immediate Past President

2010 DIRECTORSRichard Alexander

Jeff CanterAndy CollinsRick Easter

Chuck HicksRosemary HowellAngela Kalamaras

Jonathan LeeSteve McSwainSusan MuellerNathan MyersSarah OlsonButch Ray

Keith RogersJennifer Sammons

Chris SmithCarolyn TriplettRobert VaughnShane Wagoner

Troy WarnerBill Wysor

COMMITTEE/COUNCIL CHAIRSAssociate Members Committee

Bill Wysor, ChairpersonNAHB Remodelers

Chuck Hicks, PresidentWomen’s Council

Rosemary Howell, President

HBAWS DIRECTORS NCHBADIRECTORS

Rich AchorSteve Hurst

John McPherson, Jr.Kathy Craven

Snodgrass

ALTERNATES:Steve Mabe

Herschel ReddingShane Young

NAHB DIRECTORSRich AchorSteve Hurst

Paul MullicanRick Tozier

LIFE DIRECTORSHerschel Redding

Kathy Craven-Snodgrass

ALTERNATES:Richard Alexander

Jonathan LeeSteve Mabe

Keith Rogers

March Madness HBA Style

The Social Committee is excited to announce a new event for the athletic inclined. A three on three, half-court basketball tournament will take place at the Fulton Family YMCA, on March 4th. Teams of five can enter this round robin tournament and each game time period will be set after the entry deadline. The cost per team will be $50.00 that will support Build-PAC. No charge for spectators.

Butch Ray, Chair, and Jennifer Sammons, Co-Chair said, “this is a fun outing for players and spectators alike”. Teams will play short scrimmages against one another from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Registration will be limited to the first 10 teams and can be made up from HBAWS member companies, committees, or small groups.

Rules will be simplified with a “call your own foul” and total points scored with a running clock will identify the winners. Bring your team, cheerleaders and spectators for this fun event.

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FEB & MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTSFEBRUARY 9Executive Board

4:00 p.m., HBA Board RoomNAHB Remodelers

6:30 p.m. Deacon Tower

FEBRUARY 11Associate Members Committee

12:00 p.m., HBA Office

FEBRUARY 15Triad Green Building Council3:30 p.m., Magnolia Manor

FEBRUARY 16Board of Directors

4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room

FEBRUARY 17NCHBA 1st Quarter Meetings

Grandover Resort

FEBRUARY 18 THGS Preview Party & CE Seminar

3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Benton Convention Center

TRIAD HOME & GARDEN SHOWBenton Convention Center

Friday, February 192:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 2010:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, February 2112:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

FEBRUARY 23, 24, 25Feb, 23 - Bus.Management for Building Prof.

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Liberty Hardware

Feb. 24 - Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS I)


Feb. 25 - Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS II)


FEBRUARY 26Spring Festival of Homes

5:30 p.m. - Regular Entry Deadline, HBAWS

MARCH 2Builder’s Committee

12:00 p.m., HBA OfficeWomen’s Council


MARCH 3Spike Club


MARCH 9Executive Board

4:00 p.m., HBA Board RoomNAHB Remodelers

6:30 p.m. Deacon Tower

MARCH 11Associate Members Committee


MARCH 15Triad Green Building Council3:30 p.m., Magnolia Manor

MARCH 16Board of Directors

4:00 p.m., HBA Board Room

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