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Fall 2015
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Support BUILD-PAC. Support our industry
As a member of the Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem, I am asking you to help protect the American dream of homeownership by supporting BUILD-PAC of the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA). Contributing to BUILD-PAC is one of the best ways I know to protect this dream, as well as ensure our industry’s well-being and security.
BUILD-PAC is the state political action committee. BUILD-PAC pools member contributions to help elect pro-housing candidates to the General Assembly, County Commission, Town Council and the court house. Widely recognized as one of the most influential PACs in the state, BUILD-PAC gives the NCHBA a powerful voice in the state and local governments. Your contributions, combined with thousands of others, give BUILD-PAC the necessary financial clout to make your voice heard in Raleigh and beyond. Your donation allows us to continue our track record of supporting candidates who make housing a state and local priority.
We identify and support candidates with a demonstrated committment to: • reducing government regulations; • improving housing affordability and homeownership opportunities; • supporting small business issues; and • working for sound environmental policies.BUILD-PAC is as important to your business today as to your ability to do business tomorrow!
ONLY PERSONAL CHECKS AND CREDIT CARD CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED.NAME:___________________________________________________________________________________
PERSONNAL ADDRESS/CITY/ZIP:__________________________________________________________________
LOCAL HBA: Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem
JOB TITLE/PROFESSION/
COMPANY:___________________________________________________________________
KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE ($4,000) CAPITOL CLUB ($2,500) PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($1,000)
VIP LEVEL ($500) DOLLAR A DAY ($365) CENTURY CLUB ($100)
CONTRIBUTION AMOUNT: $_____________ CASH/CHECK CREDIT CARD (VISA/MASTERCARD)
CREDIT CARD #__________________________________________ EXP. DATE:________________________
NAME ON CREDIT CARD:_______________________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE:______________________________________________________________________North Carolina law requires political action committees to report the name, mailing addresses, job title or profession and name of employer or employer’s specific field for each individual whose contributions aggregate is in excess of $50 in an election cycle.
COMPLETE FORM AND RETURN WITH CONTRIBUTION (MADE PAYABLE TO - NCHBA BUILD-PAC):HBA of Winston-Salem • 220 Charlois Boulevard • Winston-Salem, NC 27103 • Fax: 336.774.6778
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President’s Letter
HBAWS Leadership
Remodelers Council
Sponsors Club
Spike Club - Membership
11 CE Seminar Schedule
16 Triad Home & Garden Show
19 Fall Sporting Clays
21 HBAWS Event Calendar
HOMEBuilders Quarterly Magazine
Vol 3. No. 4Fall 2015
HOMEBuilders is a publication of the Home Builders Association of
Winston-Salem
Megan ParksExecutive Vice President
efax: 336-550-4890
Bev HayesDirector of Communications
& Member [email protected]
336.464.8001
Gisela LopezFinancial [email protected]
336.464.8002
HOMEBuilders is an online, quarterly magazine.
Home Builders Assocition ofWinston-Salem
220 Charlois BoulevardWinston-Salem, NC 27103
336.768.5942
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12 Professional Women in Building
14 Fall Parade of Homes
17 AMC Guest Article - June DeLugas
22 Get Connected
13 NAHB Members Advantage
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President’s Message
Ron Ricci, MCGP, MAB, CGP, AB, CAPS, BSEE
Ricci Builders & Management, Inc.
2015 HBAWS PRESIDENTNCHBA Green Council, Vice
ChairmanPast Chairman Triad Green
Building Council336-749-3450
Fall is actually my favorite time of year for a couple of reasons. One is that being a former (read “reformed”) New Englander, there is no better time to enjoy the great outdoors and all the beautiful fall colors. Another is that it is time for the Big Event: the Fall Parade of Homes! This is such an important happening for our association because it provides all of our builders, suppliers, subcontractors, designers, and anyone involved in our industry an opportunity to show off their best work to each other as well as to the general public. This in turn generates increased awareness and business for all involved. We always promote doing business with a member and this is a chance to see ours member’s best work. Also, many a home has been sold (or contracts written) as a result of the Parade, I know since I’ve been lucky enough to have this happen during several past Parades. Please support our members and visit as many homes as possible. You will not want to miss the Association Home in “The Village” at Brookberry Farm built by Isenhour Homes and exquisitely decorated by members of the American Society of Interior Designers, a Parade first this year!
Our CE programs for builders and associates alike continue to serve our members and set us apart from “the rest”. This has been one of my goals for 2015 and I’m extremely proud of our Staff, Instructors, members who have contributed space for classes, and everyone else involved in this important aspect of our Association. Another goal has been to rev up our activities and fundraising for BuildPac and this has been a banner year after many a slow year following the housing recession post 2007/2008. The results are tangible; we have had the best year ever in positive legislation to keep housing affordable. Here is just a partial list of bills that have been enacted to benefit our industry: HB36 Zoning Design & Aesthetic Controls, HB255 Building Code Regulatory Reform, HB 201 Zoning Change/Citizen Input, HB168 Exempt Builder Inventory, and the list goes on. None of this could happen without raising the funds to support our fantastic Legislative team at the NCHBA.
So, please join me in getting out to take in the beautiful Fall colors and take in all that the Home Builder Association of Winston-Salem has to offer by visiting the Fall Parade!
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H B A W S L e a d e r s h i p
PRESIDENT Ron Ricci (B)
1st V-PRES Michael Enscore (B)
2nd V-PRES Karen Holcomb (A)
2015 DIRECTORS (2 YEAR TERM)
Aaron Lange (B) Barry Wilson (A) Bob Paust (B)Brent Watson (B) Erik Anderson(B) Gary Hennessey (A)John Hersome (B) Stan Senft (B)
2015 COUNCIL / COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Lee Riddle (A), President, Remodelers Council
Jennifer Kresge (A) President, Professional Women in Building Council
Carol Hammond (A), Chairperson, Associate Members Committee
SECRETARY Keely Richardson (A)
TREASURER Nathan Myers (A)
PAST PRESIDENT Chris Thompson (B)
Members serving 2nd year of 2 year term on HBAWS Board of Directors: Steve McSwain (B) Jodi Tate (A) Rich Achor (B)Brad Fletcher (A) Robin Greenwood (B) Todd Isenhour (B)Amy Linville (A) Sam Morgan (B) Tracy Morehead (A) Melonie Plotkowski (A)
2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD
2015 NCHBA / NAHB DIRECTORS & ALTERNATES
NCHBA DIRECTORS: Chris Thompson, Michael Enscore, Karen HolcombALTERNATE DIRECTORS: Erik Anderson, Barry Wilson, Keely Richardson
NAHB DIRECTORS: Erik Anderson, Michael Enscore, Chris Thompson ALTERNATE DIRECTORS: Steve McSwain, Nathan Myers, Lee Riddle
NAHB LIFE DIRECTORS: Kathy Craven-Snodgrass Herschel Redding
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Lee Riddle
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RL Riddle Construction, LLC
phone: 336.345.1041
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Meeting ScheduleNovember 10 December 8
Wow where did the year go? This will be my last installment as President of the Remodelers Council. I would like to take a minute to thank everyone that has been so helpful this year. We are very fortunate at the WS HBA to have a great staff, thank you Megan, Beverly and Gisela for all of your hard work. I also want to talk just a minute about the Remodeler’s council. What a great group of people. I have found that Remodelers and Associates alike are all so willing to help each other out even though we all compete with each other at some level. That willingness from everyone to assist and help each other out truly makes this a special group of people that I am proud to be a part of. If you are interested in becoming a member I would encourage you to attend one of our monthly meetings or just talk to anyone of our members. I also would like to thank Robbie Jester with Ferguson Enterprises for accepting this position for the 2016 calendar year. I know he will do a great job and look forward to what Robbie will bring to the council next year.
Our VA Project is under way. The demolition phase has been completed. The footings have been installed and the foundation underway. Weather over the last month has slowed the progress but things are moving forward now. Please stay in touch with us if you have any questions or are interested in assisting with the project. I would like to thank all of those that have volunteered their services or materials for the project and also Steve McSwaim for heading this project up.
I have mentioned the RMI index in previous letters. This is a measure of confidence in the Remodeling industry based on survey information. Anything above a 50 shows confidence in the future market conditions as well as current market activity. The last survey still has the index for our area at 57 slightly lower than the high of 61. This points to a high level of confidence in our industry. I know personally I have received more calls and requests for quotes over the summer than I have in previous quarters. I am excited about the future and look forward to 2016. Please take advantage of the resources offered by the NAHBR. The RMI index study and many other articles are available on NAHB website.
In closing it has been a pleasure to serve as president of the Remodelers Council for 2015.
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DIAMONDCarter Lumber Company
Triad Home & Garden Show Preview Party
Pine Hall Brick Fall Parade of Homes - Golden Home Awards Co-Sponsor
Builders FirstSourceSpring Golf Tournament - Title Sponsor
PLATINUM
Smith Phillips Building Supply & LumberSpring Parade Breakfast
Mosaic Tile Company - McCullough TileFall Parade of Homes - Golden Home Awards Co-Sponsors
Builders FirstSourceFall Parade of Homes - Golden Home Awards Bar Sponsor
Home Builders Association of Winston Salem
EXCLUSIVE EVENT SPONSORS
BRONZE
Pine Hall Brick
SILVER
Advanced Consumer Electronics Ferguson Enterprises Busch Insurance Marshall Stone Coldwell Banker Triad REALTORS Mosaic Tile Company Colonial Materials Parksite
Sponsors’ Club2015
Bloomday Marble & GraniteTriad Home & Garden Show
BB&TFall Parade of Homes
Fairway Independent MortgageSpring Parade of Homes
Ferguson EnterprisesHabitat Builder Blitz Kick-off Celebration & Food Truck Event
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Bimco Spring Golf Tournament - Supporting Sponsor
Merge-Tech
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Visit NAHBNow for more articles: http://nahbnow.com/2015/
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Announce New Rules to Boost Lending
On Oct. 7, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced new rules relating to mortgage origination defects and remedies that will provide greater certainty and clarity to mortgage lenders who sell loans to the two housing government sponsored enterprises (GSEs).
Since the meltdown in the mortgage market, lenders and other industry players have expressed significant concern and frustration with the mortgage repurchase policies of both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Uncertainty regarding what mortgage defects will trigger repurchase requests by the GSEs has caused lenders to add their own credit overlays to mortgage loans sold to the GSEs — a key barrier to credit access.
In response to the concerns, Fannie and Freddie have been refining their representations and warranties framework over the past few years. The next phase, origination defects and remedies, expands on those efforts.
The Oct. 7 announcement provides lenders clarity and transparency regarding origination defects and remedies, including alternatives to repurchase, and will help lenders manage risk more effectively.
The policy update formally confirms that lenders have the right to correct loan defects – sometimes through providing additional or missing documentation, or via a pricing adjustment.
By helping to alleviate concerns about having to repurchase loans due to errors that would not lead to a default, these actions by Fannie and Freddie will help spur more mortgage lending.
See the announcements by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. For more information, contact Becky Froass at 800-368-5242 x8529.
Link to NAHBNow
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Join us! Monthly Meetings, first Wednesday, 11:45am, HBAWS Conf. Room:N O V E M B E R D E C E M B E R
Planning to attend? please send your RSVP for lunch to: [email protected]
Growing our Strength through Member Recruitment, Retention and Involvement
Gray Busch, Busch Insurance Services, Inc. 2015 Spike Club Chairperson336-760-1516
Gray Busch, of Busch Insurance Services, Inc. works with all types of construction professionals, offering liability, workers compensation, builders risk, business auto and property insurance solutions.
Gray currently serves on the Spike Committee and a liaison for the Associate Members Committee at the State level.
S P I K E C L U B [ m e m b e r s h i p c o m m i t t e e ]
500 - total members79.7% retention
new members: 83YTD
With only 3 months away before this year ends, I would like to reflect on what the Spike Club committee has accomplished, we had two successful membership drives, our membership campaign Three for FREE in 2016 will soon be awarding free memberships to several members .
We currently have 83 new members, our retention rate is at 79.7%, and have reached 500 members.
It has been a busy year for the committee whose focus has been on recruiting and retention. We also partnered with AMC for our wine raffle, collecting 101 bottles for our Career Technical Education.
Each member of our committee will be recognized at the November membership meeting when Spike jackets are awarded. The criteria to receive a jacket is: Must Attend four membership meetings, six spike committee meetings, sponsor a new member, attend two new member orientations and writing 25 note cards.
We will end our year with a Christmas Spike Party at Jodi’s house on December 7.
Thank you!
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October 28Lead Based Paint Certification
November 3CE Blitz
Click here for link to NAHB Webinars Learning opportunities that are priced right and fit easily into your busy schedule:
- Customer Service- Basics of Building - Effective Marketing on a Shoestring Budget- Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)- Principles of Residential Marketing: Research and Analysis - Principles of Residential Marketing: Strategy and Implementation
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Jennifer Kresge2015 PWB PresidentMurray Supply Company,Kitchen & Bath Showroomsphone: 336.765.9480email: [email protected]
2015 Spring Meeting ScheduleNovember 3 December 1
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BThe Professional Women in Building were involved with the Stop Child Abuse Now charity in the month of September. We raised close to $1200 to donate to their organization. We are very proud to be in a philanthropic
role, where we can help many different charities in our local community.
In October, we will have our annual Black Jack night, in an effort to raise money for Build Pac. Sheila Wilson has graciously volunteered to let us have the event at her house. Everyone always has such a great time every year, and we all understand how important our investment in Build Pac is. Hopefully, we will be joined by our current HBAWS President Ron Ricci, and maybe some of the past Presidents, as well as our Build Pac Chairperson.
We have already nominated and voted on our officers for 2016. We will have our Installation Dinner for the officers at our first meeting in November. Luckily for our group, all the officers for 2015 have agreed to stay in place for the 2016 year. I am very fortunate to be President of such a great group of women, and look forward to what 2016 has in store for us.
At our December meeting, we will have our annual Christmas social at the Timberlake Lodge at Lake Lissarsa. We went there last year, and a great time was had by all. It is so beautiful and serene there. We are all very excited about our return visit. A bid “thank you” goes to Debbie Fletcher and Lang Wilcox for getting that arranged.
The Parade of Homes is coming up quickly, and we hope to see everyone out and about during the weekends of October 17,18, 24 & 25.
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Thank you Parade Sponsorsand Partners!
Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem220 Charlois Blvd, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103-1508
Phone: 336-768-5942 www.hbaws.org
Golden Home Awards Sponsors
Fall Parade Event Sponsor
Fall Parade Partners
Golden Home Awards - Bar Sponsor
Acocunting and Tabulation of Judges ScoresPreston, Sims & Darden, CPA
Parade Association House Builder
Vehicles for Parade Judges MediaSignage
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Carol Hammond, STOCK Building Supply, 2015 AMC ChairpersonAMC Meetings, 12 - 1pm: November 12 December 10
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS COMMITTEE - GUEST COLUMN
Subtle Changes for the HomeArticle by June DeLugas, June DeLugas Interiors
We meet with clients on a daily basis and they ask us this question, “How do I make subtle, cost-effective changes to freshen up our home?” Sometimes it is because they are considering the sale of their home. Other times, it is because the client’s home is feeling drab. We continue to ask questions such as “What are your favorite colors?” or “What do you see happening with this change?” Every person is different and getting inside their thought process is so important. Even after asking questions, we may not have a total picture of what they envision. They may have seen something in a magazine or a photo on Houzz that inspired them. We continue to dig deeper into their vision and ask if they have photos that would help us capture their concept. That usually shines the most light onto the project.
At that point, we make suggestions, pull fabrics and provide a visual CAD drawing of what we recommend. They love it when we provide a colored rendering of possibilities. It is the artistic side that we can provide to help with the visuals.
Pillows on a sofa are an easy change. Wall colors make a dramatic difference and freshen the look. Seasonally changing out bedding is definitely refreshing. We have even spent an entire day in homes rearranging art. Re-hanging art is surprising to most and they normally love the change. They feel like they now have new art. Popping in new art from time to time is also a simple solution to adding color where needed the most. We also like to add throws over sofas. Coordinating pillows, throws, and wall colors are essential. Another important recommendation is to paint old furniture a light creamy color or a bright bold color.
June DeLugas2575 Old Glory Road, Suite 100
Clemmons, NC 27012336-778-1030 - phone
336-778-1096 - faxwww.junedelugasinteriors.com
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Michael Carpenter, NCHBAExecutive Vice President and General [email protected]
Robert Privott, NCHBADirector of Codes and [email protected]
Heather Massengill, NCHBA, Director of [email protected]
Kathryn Stansbury, NCHBA Director of Membership [email protected]
Kep Paylor, NCHBA Director of Construction [email protected]
October 22 - NCDOC Carpentry Apprentice Contest (NC State Fair) Raleigh
October 22 – 23 - NCHBA Executive Planning Retreat Pinehurst
December 10- NCHBA 4th Quarter Board Meeting & Installation Charlotte
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Kathy Craven Snodgrass, NC Housing Hall of Fame Inductee
Our very own Kathy Craven Snodgrass will be inducted into the North Carolina Housing Hall of Fame at the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) Officers Installation Ceremony on December 10th in Charlotte.
The primary purpose of the NCHHF is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to housing in North Carolina, the building industry and to the North Carolina Home Builders Association. Kathy and her fellow inductee, Frank Wiesner, were selected by the Housing Hall of Fame’s Board of Governors from an outstanding pool of candidates nominated this year. Snodgrass and Wiesner join only 31 previous inductees into the North Carolina Housing Hall of Fame. Please join us in congratulating Kathy on this well deserved accomplishment!
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sign-up informationPrizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners
$45 per individual shooter OR $180 per 4-person squad.
Entry deadline is November 4, 2015. The tournament is open to the first 75 paid participants. No refunds issued for the tournament after 11/4/15.
Tournament fee includes: 50 targets, non-alcoholic beverages, snacks and lunch
All shooters y MUST WEAR non-glass eye wear protection at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS!A limited number of guns will be available to rent through Hunting Creek Preserves on the day of the tournament. y
(Guns can be shared within the 4-person squad)Shells will be available to purchase for $10 - $15 per box the day of the tournament. yThere will be practice fields open to warm-up before shooting the course. yIt will take approximately 2-hours to walk and complete the course. y
HBA Sporting Clays Tournament • Nov. 6, 2015 • 8am Start Time!!
Deadline to enter teams: November 4 (or when tournament is full) Limited to first 75 paid participants. Registration form on next page, call 336.768.5942 with any questions. Prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners.
Directions to Hunting Creek Preserves:
I-40 BUS W. / US-158 W. / US-421 [0.5 mi / 2 min]Follow US-421 N to US-601 S/S State St, Yadkinville, Take exit 257 from US-421 N [24.4 mi / 23 min ]Continue on US-601 S., Take Lone Hickory Rd to N Meadow Rd in Eagle Mills [10.6 mi / 19 min]Turn left onto US-601 S/S State St, Continue to follow US-601 S [2.3 mi]Turn right onto Lone Hickory Rd [4.3 mi]Turn left onto Sandy Springs Rd [1.6 mi]Turn right onto Renegar Rd [0.3 mi]Take the 1st left onto 2116/N Meadow Rd, Continue to follow N Meadow Rd, Hunting Creek Preserves will be on the left.
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Registering as an individual ( * Team Captain - Must be a member of the HBA of Winston-Salem):
Name: Company name:
Phone number: Fax number:
Registering as a four person squad ( * Team Captain - Must be a member of the HBA of Winston-Salem):
Name: Company name:
Phone number: Fax number:
Name: Company name:
Phone number: Fax number:
Name: Company name:
Phone number: Fax number:
Name: Company name:
Phone number: Fax number:
No refunds issued for Sportings Clay Tournament after 11/4/2015
mail | fax completed form to:
Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem220 Charlois Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, Fax: 336.550.4890
Advance payment is required!( ) Check(s) enclosed for $45 / person or $180 / 4 - person squad or $10 / person spectator tickets
( ) Charge $45 (x___) per person to my Visa | MasterCard | AMEX (Circle which card)
( ) Spectator Ticket(s) Charge $10 (x ____ ) per person to my Visa | MasterCard (Circle which card)
If using a credit card (MasterCard or Visa only) to make payment:
Card Holder:________________________ Card #: ________________________Exp Date: ____________
Team Captain
Not Shooting?
Come out and enjoy the day! Spectator Tickets: $10 (includes meals)
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Meetings & Events
Photos and More on Members Only Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/hbawsmembers/
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October 16 - Showhouse Party - Fall Parade Association HouseOctober 20 - Golden Home Awards Celebration, SECCAOctober 27 - Executive Board Meeting, Board of Directors Meeting
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November 3 – Builder Committee Lunch, HBAWSNovember 3 – PWB Meeting, HBAWSNovember 4 – Spike / Membership Club, HBAWSNovember 10 – Remodelers MeetingNovember 12 – Associate Members CommitteeNovember 6 - Buck Horn Sporting Clays, Hunting Creek Preserves
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December 1 – Builder Committee LunchDecember 2 – PWB Christmas PartyDecember 3 – Builder Retreat / Board MeetingDecember 7 – Spike Christmas CelebrationDecember 8 – Remodelers Christmas, Old SalemDecember 8 - Executive Board Meeting, Board of Directors MeetingDecember 8 - Board Christmas SocialDecember 10 – AMC Christmas Party
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