BasfNews5 (Fall 2009)

BASFNewsBASFNewsBASFNewsTHE MAGAZINE OF THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA FALL 2009

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Contents2009 BASF Executive Committee

Fred AbboPrime Homebuilders

Hugo V. AlvarezAlvarez, Almazan &

Barbara, LLP

Tony BarriosMatrix Employee

Leasing, Inc.

Ernie BascuasThe Sherwin-Williams

Company

Ruben BertranVitran Homes,Corp.

Noah BreakstoneBTI Developers

Edwin CarrionE&D Development, Inc.

Alex CastellanosAdvance Capital

Services, Inc.

Carlos CastellanosC Squared

Construction, Inc.

Jeff DaleyAvatar Communities /

Brookman Fels

Frank De VaronaMarineMax

William J. DelgadoThe Builder’s Consultant

Group

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Esq.

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.

Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC,

Greatstone Development, Inc.

Barbara Ferrer, Esq.Akerman Senterfitt

Alex GalvezCogent Consulting

Engineering Construction LLC

Luis GarciaAdonel Concrete

Fernando X. GomezBankUnited, FSB

Richard GomezTGSV Enterprises

Jose GonzalezFlagler Development

Group

Carolina HerreraLennar Homes, Inc.

Eduardo HorneroFirst Bank Florida

Diana IbarriaStandard Pacific Homes

John KiskinisKiskinis

Communications, Inc.

Alex LastraAtlantic & Pacific

Development

Cesar LlanoCentury Homebuilders

Carlos LopezDeWalt Power Tools

Patricia M. LubianRegions Bank

Tom C. MurphyCoastal Construction

Group

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

Price & Axelrod LLP

Oscar RodriguezThe Related Group

John StormComcast

James B. WerleWerle Associates, PL

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

BASF StaffToni Pacelli-Hinkley

Executive Vice President

Odalys Galiano SaenzDirector of

Events & Sponsorship

Janina GoenagaExecutive & Legislative

Assistant

Truly BurtonGovernment Affairs Director

for Miami-Dade County

Brandon Biederman Government Affairs Director

for Broward County

Lilia MoralesJunior Accountant/

Bookkeeper

MANAGING EDITOR:Toni Pacelli-Hinkley [email protected] Kiskinis [email protected]

EDITOR:Melissa [email protected]

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: John Tombley [email protected]: GTC Media

Ashley Bosch, Esq.Blok Urban

Development, LLC, President

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr.SunTrust Bank,

First Vice President

Fernando MartinezCaribe Homes, President-Elect

Marianna E. PerezCity National Bank

of Florida, Second Vice President

Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development

Group, LLC, Secretary-Treasurer

Ray Castellanos, Authentic Construction,LLC, Assistant Secretary

Robert DuffyFoundation Insurance

Group, Immediate Past Vice President

Rey Melendi, Lennar Homes, Inc.,

Immediate Past President

Lenny MillerPasadena Homes, Inc.,

Life Executive Committee Member

PRESIDENTIAL BUILDER APPOINTEES

Oscar BarbaraQuantum

Richard M. HortonThe Green Companies

PRESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATE APPOINTEES

Orlando DiazReal Estate Diaz

Investment Group, Inc.,

Luis F. Quiñones, Jr.BenTrust Financial

EX OFFICIO

Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez

Bonded Builders RiskManagement

J.C. CalleiroCEMEX

Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes, Inc.

Harold EisenacherCarr Residential, LLC

Julian David Gonzalez,C.P.S. Security

John McQuestonCenturion Capital

Fund, LLC

Luis Rabell, LPR Builders, Inc.

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley,Builders Association

of South Florida, Executive Vice President

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 bylaw. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of BASF. Copyright 2009.

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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advertising marketing public relationsKISKINIS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEGrowth Management Bill

5 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEMeasuring Your Membership Value

6 LEGISLATIVE UPDATESchool Concurrency, Miami 21

8 GUEST COLUMN – Jeffrey BercowAmendment 4: An Invitation to Chaos

10 SAVE THE DATE – Calendar of EventsInstallation Gala, FedEx Member Program

16 MEMBERS IN THE NEWSMiller Legg Awarded, Al Maloof AppointedJoe Goldstein Selected for TV DebateFlorida Marlins Host CEO Night

17 MEMBERS IN THE NEWSAdonel Concrete Celebrates 25 Years

18 FHBA Road to RecoveryStatewide Initiative Makes Stop in Miami

18 FHA FORUMBASF Hosts Homebuyers Seminar

20 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESMiaGreen Expo, Super Bowl & Pro Bowl

22 NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWALS23 SPIKE CLUB

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During these very challenging economictimes, BASF’s executive committee, board of directors and staff have committed them-selves to doing two things for all of you – our members:

• Helping you find new business development opportunities by sponsoringforums with high-level County staff to guide you in finding government contract work; and

• Retaining the value of your project’s entitlements, including building permits.

I am very proud to say that since January,BASF has sponsored seven business devel-opment forums to help you find new work ingovernment contracts. We have had speak-ers meet with members in various forumsfrom city, Miami-Dade or Broward County,and either state or federal agencies or gov-ernments.

In addition, some meetings included“how-to” sessions, focused on teaching ourparticipating members about the new area ofgovernment contracting. We learned directlyfrom County directors about how to becomea certified County vendor, when and where tolook for requests for proposals from the mul-tiple County agencies which seek privatesector professional services and goods. This

extended to learning about the details ofsubmitting your firm’s credentials to do work for the two premier sporting eventsMiami-Dade County is host to, the SuperBowl and Pro Bowl.

Second, we have helped you retain thevalue of your project’s entitlements, includingthe extension of your building permit(s). Thiswas a three-step process: extending buildingpermits initially, extending administrative approvals related to a project, and finally, extending approvals adopted subject to apublic hearing.

A year ago, BASF Legislative Committeemembers and staff went into action with excellent results: A few months later, theMiami-Dade County Commission adopted its first local ordinance to extend buildingpermits for six months. A provision wasmade to extend this ordinance effort anothersix months if needed.

Additionally, the BASF leadership and staff pushed for the adoption of the GrowthManagement Bill (SB 360), to adopt this concept on a statewide basis. Thus, in thelegislation, a provision was included to extend all permits for a two-year period. Also, this bill included a key provision whichallows charter schools to be used as anotheroption for mitigating school concurrencydeficits. This was an important issue for our

members, as theystruggled with the adoption ofmandatory schoolconcurrency.

The next step in our governmentaffairs plan to helpyour project retain its value is to extend thevalidation date of all related administrativeapprovals associated with your project’sbuilding permit. This would include suchitems as concurrency reservations building,water and sewer plans, WASD agreements,paving and drainage permits, etc. The finalstep is retaining all approvals obtainedthrough a public hearing, including certainDERM permits, zoning approvals, etc.

Finally, we value your continued membership. As you can see, we are working very hard to retain your confidencein us by helping you find new ways to stay in business – and to retain the value of yourexisting assets.

THIS IS YOUR ASSOCIATIONHow can we help you?

Let us know how else BASF can provide additional services or events which will berelevant to you and to your business. Call either me or Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, our EVP. Let us hear from you.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

GROWTH MANAGEMENT BILL

2009 BASF PresidentAshley Bosch

Congratulations to BASF’s President Ashley Bosch on being recognized by theSouth Florida Business Journal as one of their “40 Under 40 Award” recipients. The inaugural awards program honored 40 individuals under the age of 40 who haveachieved career success and given back to the community. The criteria focused on thenominee’s position, responsibilities, career accomplishments and community service.The business journal’s publisher and editorialteam reviewed nearly 300 nominations. The interview revealed the little known fact that Ashley loves to play golf.

“40 UNDER 40 AWARD”

Builders Association of South Florida President Ashley Bosch recently appeared as a guest on Comcast“Newsmakers,” hosted by Spero Canton, to discuss the$8,000 first-time home buyer federal tax credit and otherincentives such as record-low interest rates and the large selection of homes now available to buyers.

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EXECUTIVE VP’S MESSAGE

Are your investments providing you withdouble, quadruple or even more value thanwhat you bought them for? Your BASF membership can do just that!

We are focusing on the cost/benefit, valuevs. price analyses of every line item to seewhat we can do to trim costs and increaserevenues, but as we do so, we have to becareful not to throw the baby out with the bathwater, so to speak.

When it comes to your BASF membership,the value and benefits are priceless, or atleast way more than the actual dollar cost ofthe membership itself.

Let me explain. There are benefits andvalue to your membership that are hidden onone hand, but provide and justify the costs onthe other.

Here are a couple of examples of benefitsexceeding the cost of your membership: 1) Having your company name and contact information listed in the BASFNews sent to over 600 subscribing member companies as a new or renewing member on the Members doing Business with Members pages has a minimum value of $350.

Have you checked out that section of theBASFNews to your advantage in developingnew business?2) Having your company name and contact information listed on the BASF website for twelve months at a minimum value of $100per month has an annual value of $1,200.

Have you gone to the BASF websitewww.BASFonline.org and clicked on the Directory to target new business?3) Having your company name and contact information listed in the annual MembershipDirectory that is a hard-copy buying sourcedirectly mailed to over 600 member companies representing more than 6,000 co-workers, employees, and family membersusing a low-ball figure of just $1.25 per member company in the calculation has anannual value of $750. Having an ad in the Directory highlighting your expertise doublesthe annual value.

Are you using your Directory to expandyour business contacts and develop new business?4) Committee participation is a very powerfuldirect marketing tool offered by the BASF.When you are involved at the committee levelyou have face to face direct access to some ofthe most influential, successful and powerfulbusinesses in the community. By building relationships with a couple of new businessesin this networking environment, you can significantly increase your bottom line providing a minimum value of $675.

Have you participated on a committeelately? We have everything from the membership committee, to the fishing committee, golf committee, to the HavanaNight committee and more! The legislativecommittee participants are the top tier attorneys specializing in our industry. What a great way to develop new business! 5) Attending General Membership and Mixand Mingle Business Networking Meetingswhere approximately 75-100 business decision makers are attending these events10 times a year is a great way to facilitatethousands of new business relationships andtransactions over the years. The networkingand valuable exposure related to attendingthese events provides a marketing value of $200 per meeting. Considering a member

investment to attend each meeting averages$50 per meeting,the annual netvalue is close to$1,500 per year.

So far, the total value of your membershipadds up to $4,475. That’s a pretty goodcost/value benefit when the dues for an associate are only $675 and the dues for abuilder is $1,625. The list of membership benefits goes on and on. There are so manymarketing and sponsorship opportunities thatadd extra value to your membership dues –don’t be out of sight, and out of mind –it could put you out of business!

While I’m just getting started on the benefits, I am running out of column space, so I am asking you to keep this quotation from Theodore Roosevelt in mind “Every man owes a portion of his time and his income to the business or industry in whichhe earns his living”.

Refuse to participate in the recession –Participate in the BASF and make the most of your membership. Make it work for you.You’ll see the benefits and value if you do!

Executive Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, executive vice president of the Builders Association of South Florida, won national attention recently by earning an AssociationExcellence Award (AEA) presented by the NationalAssociation of Home Builders (NAHB) Executive Officers Council (EOC). Pacelli-Hinkley won for Best Government Affairs Program for convincing aschool board to correct data and calculation flaws in adopting a legally justified impact fee. She washonored at the annual NAHB EOC Seminar held this year in Louisville, KY.

BASF EVP Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (right) receives an Association ExcellenceAward in Louisville, KY at the NAHB EOC Seminar, presented by EOC Seminar Dean, Patrick Sullivan.

TONI PACELLI-HINKLEY HONORED NATIONALLY

THE BENEFITS AND VALUE OF YOUR BASF MEMBERSHIP – IT’S PRICELESS!

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Miami-Dade County Ordinance regarding Omnibus Development Approvals Extensions nears completionBASF Members and staff have been working closely with senior County staff in preparing what will likely be a local ordinance to extend building permitsand related project documents and agreements, for a two-year period. The ordinance will be similar to permit extension languge in Senate Bill 360(Growth Management legislation), but implemented with local provisions. BASF is working to ensure the extensions areeasy to obtain for the builder, and easy toadminister for County staff. Once adopted,the ordinance would take the place of theCounty’s current building permit ordinance,which suspends the validation date for all permits for six months. School Concurrency now mandatory in Miami-Dade – after many months of concern and legal wrangling, school concurrency is now mandatory for all residential projects in the County. TheCounty’s implementing ordinance will be heard in the next month and will be incorporated into the County’s current concurrency review (tentative and final plat) by the end of this year. The SchoolBoard’s concurrency management computer program has been in use by several cities, for the past 4-5 months. An applicant can get a non-binding “snap-shot” of available school capacity by submitting a request through the city in which a project is located, not directlyfrom the School Board. The report is non-binding until the time of final plat, at which point classroom capacity is reserved for a project. Further, the Growth Management bill includes a new mitigation provision which allows a builder to proffer a charter school in the event the School Board does not have

adequate public classroom capacity for a particular project. However, the SchoolBoard must approve the offer of a charterschool for mitigation purposes. Growth Management Bill continues toraise questions – While many builders were very pleased by the passage of Senate Bill 360, various questions remain.BASF’s interest relates mainly to two key issues: the statewide, two-year buildingpermit extension provision, and anotherprovision which specifically states thatcharter schools can be used as suitablemitigation in the event a school district has no additional classroom capacity for a particular project (see above).

However, controversy continues on theissue of interpretation of transportation concurrency provisions, among other things.The City of Weston, together with a growingnumber of other local governments, has filedsuit against the Legislature based on twobroad issues in the legislation. The first allegation is that the Legislature handeddown yet another unfunded mandate, requir-ing local governments to raise local propertytaxes to comply with a state statute. Thesecond allegation states that the legislationviolates the “single subject” rule, in that thelegislation includes unrelated subjects in one omnibus bill. BASF and FHBA will be closelymonitoring the Court proceedings on thisissue and will report on them regularly. EAR 2010 Update getting started now…Miami-Dade County Planning and Zoning Department staff began their Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) process last month.The seven-year review of the County’s Comprehensive Development Master Plan,(CDMP), required by statelaw, will be an even more important one this time,because of the numerousgreen building and greenhouse gas reduction

initiatives under-way (see articlebelow). BASF’sEAR Committee Co-chairs, attorneys AlanKrischer and Graham Penn,held their first meeting in early September, to lay outBASF’s plan for reviewing the CDMP and to start formulating BASF’s EAR recommen-dations. All interested members invited to participate in this working group.Climate Change Advisory Task Force – this group, which has been active for the past 18 months, is preparing its draft recommendations for consideration by the County Commission. The group’s purpose is to prepare a menu of recommendations to reduce green house gas emissions from which the County Commission can choose for future adoption. The basis of this effort was that Miami was included in a list of 10 global cities which would suffer seriousconsequences from sea-level rise due to unregulated greenhouse gas emissions.

BASF members have attended numerous committee meetings, and have received positive reaction to industryrecommendations.

In particular, BASF members are focused on ensuring that any recommen-dations are reasonable, and can be implemented easily and cost-effectively.This is just one of numerous on-going andproposed “green” efforts at the Countylevel. BASF members have been appointed

to Mayor Alvarez’s Sustain-ability committee, a related -but different - effort. Althoughnot a complete list of theCounty’s Green efforts, other

efforts include: revising local

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

GOVERNMENT BUDGETS ARE DOWN –BUT REGULATIONS KEEP GROWING…

Government Affairs Directorfor Miami-Dade and

Monroe CountiesTruly Burton

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BASF REPRESENTATIVES SEEK SUPPORT FOR PENDING BILLS IN CONGRESS


Builders Association of South Florida representatives recently met with members ofCongress to discuss four key issues affectingthe economy and our industry. With the NAHB,the BASF is working with a coalition of otherbusiness groups to seek support for billspending in both chambers of Congress thatwould eliminate the $15 million cap and allow2009 losses to be eligible for the expandedNOL (Net Operating Loss) carryback. They also discussed the critical need to address theappraisal concerns with guidelines for usinggenuinely comparable properties and establishan appeals process, the encouragement of financial institutions to fund viable new

projects and to take steps to avoid foreclosureon AD&C loans by accommodating loan modifications and workouts, and the need to extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit

and time frame to include anyone buying a primary residence before the end of 2010.

master plans to comply with state statutoryrequirements to reduce green house gasemissions through local government MasterPlans, (HB 697), Governor Crist’s Executive Order to the Florida Building Commission to improve energy efficiency standardswithin the Florida Building Code and the County’s involvement in “Cool Communities” based on the National Association of Counties’ plan. To start educating themselves on these and related green building issues, BASF members organized their own Green Buildings Committee, which convened in late August. Members will be meeting

with senior County staff to ensure County staff recognizes the potentially major impact any green standards could have on the housing industry, and to make sureany future recommendations are kept simple and streamlined. Miami 21 adopted at first reading – although the first vote of this massive zoning code change failed on a tie vote in early August, the September 4 publichearing on the proposal passed by a vote of 4-1. BASF members and staff spoke at both public hearings, expressing concern about these key issues: inadequateprovisions for non-conforming uses

and non-conforming structures, limited green building standards; and code writtenin a “non-user-friendly” new language, all of which increase the potential for Bert J. Harris takings lawsuits. At the second hearing BASF endorsed the concept as an overlay for a specific time-frame, to try the code out beforeadopting it for the entire city. In the end, the City Commission must consider this for second reading and final adoption,which date has not been scheduled yet.BASF’s issues remain unresolved, but members and staff keep pushing for improvements to this complex code.

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, Truly Burton and Silvio Cardoso of United Homes International and EcoSmart met in June.

Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (center) met with BASF representatives Silvio Cardoso,Fernando Martinez, Lani Kahn-Drody and Truly Burton

A chapter in the history of our industry has regrettably closed with the passing of Estelle FreedmanGould. Estelle was the wife of Emil Gould – a pioneering Miami developer, the fifth president of theBASF (1948), a former FHBA president and a Hall of Fame inductee of both organizations.

Yet, as some say, behind every great man, was an exceptional woman – and nothing could be truer of Estelle. Her contributions for the growth of BASF, and of the Miami community as a whole, cannot go untold. An avid supporter of the University of Miami and countless visual and performing arts organizations, Estelle’s generous donations have trulyshaped Miami into the thriving destination it has become.

We are proud to say that her legacy of giving lives on with her children. The Gould’s contribute annually to scholarships at the FHBA level and recently provided for all local legislators to obtain copies of the National Green Building Standard.Estelle’s joyous and ever-animated spirit will be missed. Rather than mourning her death, the BASF celebrates her life.

ESTELLE FREEDMAN GOULD Celebrating a Pioneer’s Life

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BY JEFF [email protected]

Recently, Floridians learned that theHometown Democracy amendment has beencertified for the 2010 ballot as Amendment 4.As this controversial proposal is debated in communities throughout Florida, it is important that we answer the question: What, exactly, is Amendment 4?

Those behind this proposed rewrite ofFlorida's Constitution argue that Amendment4 will only require voters to decide changesto a local government's land use plan map. A closer review of the amendment languagedoes not support this claim.

Amendment 4 states that an amendmentto ``a comprehensive land use plan'' mustfirst be approved by voters. But there is no definition of ``comprehensive land useplan'' or ``land use plan'' in the growth management statutes or regulations.

Amendment 4 defines the term ``local government comprehensive land use plan''but that term doesn't appear anywhere elsein the petition. The Amendment 4 authorscall it ``a plan to guide and control future landdevelopment in an area under the jurisdictionof a local government.''

Based on long experience reviewingdozens of local comprehensive plans, I can tell you that each part of those plans is intended to ``guide and control future land development.''

A property's land use depends on support-ing infrastructure, every component of whichis controlled by a separate element of thecomprehensive plan. Since each of these elements ``guide and control future land development,'' Amendment 4 will require a referendum on every plan amendment.

That means citizens would be expected to vote on hundreds, potentially thousands of technical land use amendments, such as transportation revisions and periodic amendments of capital improvements, which schedule infrastructure (roads, parks, water and sewer) expenditures over a five-year period.

Are voters really expected to review1,000-page comprehensive plans and hundreds of technical amendments? In a representative democracy, that's the job of our elected officials. If they do it poorly, we should vote them out of office.

Amendment 4 is vague and confusing, but one thing is clear: Its language is extremely broad.

The scope of this amendment exceedsany current requirements for comprehensiveplans in Florida and could easily apply to zoning approvals unrelated to comprehensiveplan amendments. Under Amendment 4, at a minimum, we will be asked to vote on every change to a local comprehensive plan. At worst, Floridians will be voting ongarden variety zoning changes, too.

Local jurisdictions will inconsistently interpret Amendment 4, with chaos reigninguntil lawsuits and expensive legal challengesestablish policy. At a time when Florida is suffering economically and budget woes burden taxpayers, can we afford this ``fix'' to growth management? If Amendment 4 is the cure, I'd rather be sick.

Jeffrey Bercow is a shareholder of BercowRadell & Fernandez, P.A. and has practicedland use and zoning law for over 25 years.

GUEST COLUMN

AMENDMENT 4: AN INVITATION TO CHAOS

This column was re-printed from The Miami Herald on Thursday, August 6, 2009. © 2009 Miami Herald Media Company. All Rights Reserved.


BASF would like to express its deepest sympathy to the family of Manuel “Manolo" Capó, founder and CEO of El Dorado Furniture. Manolo passed away peacefully on July 10, 2009 at the age of 83.

Known for his inspiring story, Manolo fled Cuba in 1966, with his two sons, Carlos and Luis. After arriving inMiami, Manolo was determined to replicate the family-ownedfurniture manufacturing business which was once the largeston the island. He named the Miami store after the small sailboat that freed the Capós from Cuba, “El Dorado.” Althoughtoday the corporation has 11 stores in South Florida and astaff of 1,000 employees, legacy and working closely with his

family on a daily basis was his proudest moment.

Manolo was a determined entrepreneur, a symbol of the Cuban-American community andabove all else, an honest and compassionate family man. His memory and mission will live on in his wife of over six decades, Aida, his seven sons, his twenty grandchildren, his eleven great-grandchildren and the many employees and customers whose lives he touched.

MANUEL “MANOLO” CAPÓ, REMEMBERED

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SAVE THE DATE

The Home Builder Purchasing Program/National Purchasing Partners has announcedthe addition of FedEx as its newest vendorwhich means BASF members can now receive significant discounts on FedEx Express and FedEx Ground services. Nowthrough November 15, 2009, BASF membersare eligible to receive valuable discounts of

up to 65% on select FedEx shipping services. “The FedEx discount is the

highest available to the construction market,” said Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, BASF’sexecutive vice president. “We hope all of our members take advantage of these addedvalues from FedEx.”

If you already have a FedEx account, you

may use that account number to enroll in thisFedEx savings program.

It’s an easy three-step process to accessthe special contract pricing now available:> Go to www.mynpp.com and register

and/or login > Once in, click on “view contracts” and

select “FedEx”> Complete FedEx online registration

If you have any questions or comments regarding the www.mynpp.com registration or FedEx program, contact Sandra Wootton at 1-800-810-3909 [email protected].

FEDEX OFFERS ATTRACTIVE DISCOUNTS THROUGH NOVEMBERFedEx

THROUGH 11/15/09 MEMBERS CAN SAVE:MINIMUM 50% OFF SELECT FEDEX EXPRESS® U.S. SHIPPINGMINIMUM 32% OFF SELECT FEDEX EXPRESS INTERNATIONAL SERVICESMINIMUM 16% OFF SELECT FEDEX GROUND® SERVICESMINIMUM 60% OFF SELECT FEDEX FREIGHT® AND FEDEX NATIONAL LTLSM SERVICES

INSTALLATION GALA SET FOR OCTOBER 24The Installation Gala welcoming

Fernando Martinez as president and Marianna Perez as first vice president of theBuilders Association of South Florida will be

held at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa on Saturday, October 24.

The incoming officers and board will be sworn in immediately after awards recognizing a number of individuals for their commitment this past year have been presented. Among the gala highlights will be the naming of the Builder and Associateof the Year, Presidential Award recipients, Al Singer Spirit of the Industry Award and the Housing Hall of Fame inductees.

“So many people dedicated their time and energy to make my year as president agreat memory for me,” said Ashley Bosch.“I am proud to recognize their efforts on behalf of our Association.” Bosch added, thegala will undoubtedly signal the enthusiasticbeginning of a new year.

For information on the attractive sponsorship packages that are available,contact Odalys Saenz at 305-556-6300.Tickets for the evening event are $225.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTSOctober 13 Free Vendor Workshops-How to Prepare an Invitation to Bid, Miami-Dade DOPM,

18th Floor Room 18-3, 9:30 AMOctober 20 Free Vendor Workshops-How to Prepare an RFP/RFQ Proposal, Miami-Dade DOPM,

18th Floor Room 18-3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMOctober 22 Board of Directors Meeting, BASF, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMOctober 24 BASF Installation Gala, Doral Golf Resort & Spa (4400 NW 87th Avenue)October 27 Free Vendor Workshops-How to Prepare an Architectural & Engineering Proposal, Miami-Dade DOPM

18th Floor Room 18-3, 10:00 AM-12:00 PMNovember 19 Board of Directors Meeting & Cocktail, Hosted by Farrey’s Lighting and Bath, Coconut Grove Showroom (3000 SW

28th Lane), 4:30 PM-8 PM. Unwrapped toys or $30 donations for Broward Partnership For The Homeless appreciated. December 17 Holiday Party Hosted by El Dorado Furniture Store, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM. Unwrapped toys or $30 donations for

Broward Partnership For The Homeless appreciated.

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WHEN THEY COINED THE PHRASE “THIRD TIME’S A CHARM”

BASF MEMBERS MUST HAVE HAD HAVANA NIGHT IN MIND.

FROM ITS INCEPTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE STANDARD

MIX-AND-MINGLE, HAVANA NIGHT NOW IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE

OF BASF’S ALL-AROUND AND MOST POPULAR SIGNATURE EVENTS.

A fitting location for the widely anticipated social affair, more than

250 members gathered at the exclusive Miami City Club, at the

Miami City Club, in downtown Miami. Guests arrived in their best

pressed linens, displaying an array of colorful guayabera chic

outfits – attire described by blending traditional Cuban form and

stylish Miamian demeanor.

All bets were on as nearly all of the night’s attendees took to

the clattering tables for some fierce competition. Dominos is the

name of the game at Havana Night. Some played a focused

game while enjoying the scents and tastes of a first-class, hand

rolled cigar – an even better combination than the winning sets.

Meanwhile, the familiar and comforting tastes of classics like

oven roasted chicken, and rice and beans had members coming

back for seconds. An assortment of tasty salads and bread

were also served. Yet, a true Havana Night could not be complete without two

very important elements: music and dance. The sounds of Frank

Diaz and Havana Soul filled the room as its eight piece orchestra

performed the best in salsa and charanga-style music. Zhantra

Entertainment’s world-famous conga dancers got everyone to their

feet, accompanying each beat with their smooth and sultry moves.

“Havana Night was truly sensational,” said Ashley Bosch, BASF

president. “It’s no wonder that we had more sponsors this year

than any other. We are very proud to offer our members an event

that not only provides networking opportunities, but also lets

them have a fantastic time.”

COVER STORY

HAVANA NIGHTCELEBRATES ITSTHIRD YEAR

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Carlos E. Gonzalez Jr. of SunTrust, Erik Linaje ofSysco, Mike Alvarez of BenTrust Financial, Dr. Albert Triana of Bayshore Healthcare and Javier"EL Gallo" Fernandez of iSure Group.

SunTrust Mortgage’s Alex and Jennifer Castellanos with Michelle and Ray Castellanos(Authentic Construction)

Havana Night dancers with Monica Carbonell,Becky Pacheco, Marilyn Mardini, Fernando Arimon, Amy Cabrera and Alex Lastra (Atlantic & Pacific Development Group)

Manny Huerta (TerraBank) and Frank Carreras(BenTrust Financial)

Havana Night Co-Chair Luis Quiñones (BenTrustFinancial) and wife Adriana

Marcos and Marcela Egipciaco of Sovereign RealEstate Group

United Homes International and EcoSmart’sMarivi and Silvio Cardoso, and Danielle Cardoso(Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP) with the HavanaNight dancers

Carlos Galeano, Marcela Gonzalez, MarcelaGomez and Jeff Daley (Avatar Properties)

Mark Berger and Edwin Rivera of Credelis Lori Saulsberry and Peter Smith of WhirlpoolRichard Gallo and Jose Lopez (RC Showcase)

Raul Delpozo,Vanessa Bertran and RubenBertran of Vitran Homes

Aileen Armas, Ron Mann and Ligia Detrinidad ofBenTrust Financial

John Storm, Jeanie Hernandez of COMCAST andMaria and Fernando Martinez of Caribe

Joana Lauzardo, Marie Almeida and Emilio Rodriguez of Milner with the Havana Night dancers

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membership benefits available at www.basfonline.org14 BASFNews I FALL

The third annual Havana Night would like to extend its greatest

thanks to those sponsors who made it such a success:

AVE Aviation and Commerce Center, FirstBank Florida, Flagler

Development Group, The Florida Marlins, BenTrust Financial,

Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Link Construction, Avatar Homes,

Akerman Senterfitt, SUNTRUST BANK, CEMEX, RC Homes

Showcase, Linq Financial Group, Atlantic & Pacific Development,

Bayshore Womens Healthcare, Becker & Poliakoff, ACADEMICA,

Sovereign Real Estate Group, Whirlpool, The Urban Development

Group, ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, PM Strategy,

Credelis, EE&G Environmental Services, LLC, Buckingham

Doolittle & Burroughs, Opustone Granite & Marble Distributors,

Physicians Offices of Florida City and Unum.

TO OUR SPONSORS

Lourdes Barbetto and Luis Betalleluz of The Betajones Group

Jolene and Ashley Bosch of Blok Urban Development Group

Jami Reyes, Jami Reyes & Co., and Ernie Cambo,AVE Aviation & Commerce Center

United Homes International and EcoSmart’sMarivi and Silvio Cardoso, and Danielle Cardoso(Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP)

Fernando Martinez (Caribe Homes) and JohnKiskinis of Kiskinis Communications, Inc.

BASF Janina Goenaga and Truly Burton

JC & Mady Calleiro, Alicia Suarez and CarlosPelaez of CEMEX pose with the lovely HavanaNight dancers

Olga & Jorge Leiseca, Luis & Adriana Quiñonesand Laura & Juan Carlos Urbarri (BenTrust Financial)

TO OUR SPONSORSThe third annual Havana Night would like to extend its greatest

thanks to those sponsors who made it such a success:

AVE Aviation and Commerce Center, FirstBank Florida, Flagler

Development Group, The Florida Marlins, BenTrust Financial,

Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Link Construction, Avatar Homes,

Akerman Senterfitt, SUNTRUST BANK, CEMEX, RC Homes

Showcase, Linq Financial Group, Atlantic & Pacific Development,

Bayshore Womens Healthcare, Becker & Poliakoff, ACADEMICA,

Sovereign Real Estate Group, Whirlpool, The Urban Development

Group, ValleyCrest Landscape Maintenance, PM Strategy,

Credelis, EE&G Environmental Services, LLC, Buckingham

Doolittle & Burroughs, Opustone Granite & Marble Distributors,

Physicians Offices of Florida City and UNUM.

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Steve Hemmert and Scott Topolski of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP

Luis Quiñones of BenTrust Financial with theHavana Night Dancers

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. of SunTrust, Miguel Diaz de la Portilla of Becker & Poliakoff, SilvioCardoso of EcoSmart and United Homes International

Anthony Jabara, Kathleen Massolio, David Goldberg and Juan Rodriguez (The Florida Marlins)

Fernando and Maria Martinez (Caribe Homes),Esther Gonzalez and Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. (SunTrust), and Jolene and Ashley Bosch (Blok Urban Development Group)

Fernando Martinez (Caribe Homes), Danielle Cardoso (Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, LLP) andUnited Homes International and EcoSmart’s Silvio Cardoso

BASF’s Truly Burton, Janina Goenaga, ToniPacelli-Hinkley and the Havana Night dancers

Manny Aviles, Raul Rodriguez, Paola Villanuevaand Ninozzka Rodriguez (ValleyCrest Landscape Co.)

The sounds of Frank Diaz and Havana Soul performed the best in salsa and charanga-stylemusic.

Orlando and Jennifer Diaz, Carla Laiquespada,Frank Lopez, Angie Botero and Eduardo Horneo (FirstBank Florida)

Title Havana Night Sponsor AVE Aviation andCommerce Center’s guests Ana Bar-Chen,Marisel A. Othon-Riva, Ernie Cambo, John Schaffer, Ingrid Angel and Deanna Reznik

Maria Lacayo-Martinez (FCMC Lending Services,Ltd.), Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF), Luis Quiñones(BenTrust Financial), Fernando Martinez (CaribeHomes), and Alberto and Cristina Milo (UrbanDevelopment Group)

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BASF would like to congratulate long-time member Miller Legg & Associates forrecently being named one of Florida’s “Best Companies To Work For.” The multi-disciplined consulting firm was selected by Florida Trend and Best Companies Groupfor its high scores in workplace policies,practices, philosophy, systems and demographics, and employee satisfactionevaluations. These scores determined

Miller Legg’s ranking as number 33 of 50businesses in the medium-sized category.

“Miller Legg is proud to have been named one of the Best Companies to Work for. Our commitment to the community, our clients, as well as our employees is reflected in this achievement,”said Bob Legg, PSM, founding principal.

Legg is also a former First Vice Presidentof the Builders Association of South Florida

and a recent inductee of the BASF Housing Hall of Fame for hissignificant contributions to the industry. Congratulations again to Miller Legg! For a complete list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Florida, pick upthe August issue of Florida Trend or visitwww.FloridaTrend.com/BestCompanies.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

MILLER LEGG & ASSOCIATES NAMED BEST COMPANY TO WORK FOR

BASF member Al Maloof, Ph.D.,has been named Vice-Chair of the GreaterMiami Chamber of Commerce Advocacy Group.The AdvocacyGroup facilitates local, state or federal government relations for business organizations. Maloof is managing director at GJB Consulting, an affiliate of the commercial litigation and complexbankruptcy law firm, Genovese, Joblove & Battista, P.A.

WPBT-Channel 2 hosted a lively discussionon the impact of the Legislature’s recentlyadopted changes to the Growth ManagementAct that featured a distinguished panel ofguests including (from left to right) CarolynDekle, Executive Director of the South FloridaRegional Planning Council; Eric Hersh, Mayor,Town of Weston; Darcie Lunsford,Channel 2's Panel Moderator andreporter at the South Florida Business Journal; Ken Juma, Principal, Urban Design Kilday Studios and Joe Goldstein, Esq.,BASF's Legislative Chairman, Holland and Knight LLP.

TELEVISION PANEL DEBATESGROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT

VICE-CHAIR

The Florida Marlins summer season included more than playingbaseball as several BASF members attended its South Florida CEOand Senior Executive Networking Night in early June.

In addition to enjoying the night’s game against the MilwaukeeBrewers, the evening included an exclusive preview of the newMiami Marlins Ballpark and a lively conversation about ways to getinvolved with the Marlins’ new community. Florida Marlins all-staralumni players and management, Andre Dawson, Jeff Conine andTony Perez were also in attendance as they mingled with members.BASF would like to thank the Florida Marlins for their generoussponsorship of this outstanding networking event.

FLORIDA MARLINS HOST CEO NIGHT

J.C.Calleiro (CEMEX), with Jeff Conine

Ashley Bosch (Blok Urban Development),Andre Dawson and Alex Lastra(Atlantic & PacificDevelopment)

Alex Lastra, Tony Perez andAshley Bosch


Darcie Lunsfordasks Joe Goldstein thetough questions

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In 1984, Adonel Concrete president LuisGarcia had a vision. Now 25 years later, hehas seen that vision become reality. AdonelConcrete today is considered the largestindependently owned concrete company inSouth Florida.

“I was fortunate thatmy parents, Adolfo andNelly, believed in mydream when I approachedthem with the idea ofstarting my own concretebusiness,” said Garcia.“They gave me full supportand provided me the seedmoney to go forward.”

The choice of a company name waseasy for Garcia. “I wanted to thank myparents so I named Adonel after them. It was my way of honoring them.”

Garcia’s purchase of a concrete pumping machine in 1984 marked the beginning of Adonel. Initially, he rented the machine and earned $35 per hour.Within five years, there were 25 employeesand it was among the area’s largest concrete pumping companies.

Soon thereafter, Garcia opened a concrete finishing company that focusedprimarily on leveling floors. It also becamesuccessful with more than 70 employeesat its peak. Garcia soon realized that thecompany had a major void.

“We pumped the concrete and we finished the concrete, but we didn’t supply it. I bought four acres of land in

Doral and built Adonel’s first concrete plant in 1995.”

While the company experienced majorgrowth during the years, Luis Garcia pointsout that Adonel’s business philosophy

has remained the same– set goals andwork very hard.

“In life, some peopleonly dream of owning a flourishing business,

but others not only dreamabout it, they wake up

early every morning with determination and the will to

work hard in order to build their success,” Garcia said.

He often reminds his employees of theimportance of knowing their customersand how best to meet their needs.

We adapt and innovate whenever, wherever, and keep delivering quality and value,” Garcia said. “It’s so importantto understand the marketplace.”

In early 2005, Adonel opened its secondplant in Homestead. The following year, Adonel’s expansion continued with theopening two state-of-the-art plants in Palm Beach County. Built on 5 ½ acres, these two plants can produce in excess of 4,000 cubic yards of cement daily.

The expansion northward has continued as Adonel recently opened two new plants

in Fort Pierce, bringing the company’s totalto eight. Today, Adonel Concrete serves allof South Florida from the Treasure Coast toFlorida Keys.

Adonel has come a long way since the days of one pickup truck and a concrete pumper. It paid attention to quality products, reliable delivery and superior performance. It conducted business fairly and with sound businesspractices. It took the time to be a goodneighbor in the communities it serves. And so it grew to become a strong, independent business in a dynamic corner of The Sunshine State. For all of those reasons, and the responsive approach they bring to future opportunitiesand challenges, Adonel looks forward to another 25 years of service to South Florida.

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

ADONEL CONCRETE CELEBRATES 25 YEARSOF AWARD WINNING SERVICE

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In a collaborative effort, the Builders Association of South Florida and the RealtorAssociation of Greater Miami and theBeaches hosted an educational forum at theDoubletree Hotel in Coconut Grove for its industry partners in recognition of nationalhomeownership month.

The all-day educational seminar focusedon topics important to first-time homebuyers,especially the Federal Housing Administration(FHA) recovery programs and eligibility for taxcredit use. In attendance were all areas of thehousing industry including builders, realtorsand mortgage brokers.

Expert presenters such as ArmandoFana, Miami Field Office Director for the U.S.Department of Housing and Development(HUD), led discussions about HUD’s programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, FHA appraisal requirements, an overview of current HUD homes and FHA financing options for multi-family housing. Other presenters included Judy Ayers Britton, Housing Program Specialist; Tony Britto, Account Liaison; Norka Arias, National Home Management Solutions; and Michael Otocki,Acting Director of Multifamily Housing.

“There was once a time where many of our members did not have to deal with financing issues on a daily business basis,”said BASF president-elect, Fernando Martinez. “However, times are different andin order for our market to move forward, each part of our industry must become edu-cated in the recovery programs available.”

In addition to vital industry knowledge,BASF realtor members received three hoursof CEU credit.

Special thanks to FirstBank Florida forsponsoring this first-time event.

BASF AND RAMB HOST FHA FORUM

Miriam R. Alvarez (Bonded Builders Risk Management) and Maria Lacayo-Martinez (FCMC Lending Services, Ltd.)

Fernando Martinez of Caribe Homes, ArmandoFana of FHA, Alberto Milo (Urban DevelopmentGroup) and Eduardo Hornero (FirstBank Florida)

FHBA & FHA

FHBA MAKES STOP IN MIAMI ON ROAD TO RECOVERY ROAD SHOW

Luis Rabell (LPR Builders) with FHBA President Jay Carlson

The Builders Association of South Florida (BASF) and the Florida Home BuildersAssociation (FHBA) recently hosted its firstever statewide educational tour, the Road to Recovery Road Show.

FHBA and BASF speakers provided educational presentations on timely topics

such as: the legal implications of Chinesedrywall, opportunities presented in the Federal Stimulus Bill, ways to improve lender relationships and developing business-building strategies in regard to new home sales, remodeling, commercialconstruction and products and services.

A preview to the upcoming SEBC andGreen Building Shows and legislative reports were also discussed. FormerSpeaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and current U.S. Senate candidate, Marco Rubio, waspresented with an award for leadershipon housing issues the previous year.

“Our statewide organization provides us with the resources necessary to do business in today’s

environment,” said BASF president-elect,Fernando Martinez. “The information thatwas presented at this forum was not onlyinsightful, but also quite motivational.”

FHBA Leadership Rick Horton, Jay Carlson and David Hart presenting plaque to Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, and current U.S. Senate candidate, Marco Rubio (left)

Alberto Milo of Urban Development Groupand Former Speaker of the Florida Houseof Representatives, and current U.S. Senate candidate, Marco Rubio

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Super Bowl XLIV and the NFL Pro Bowl may be months away, but members of the Builders Association of South Florida just became eligible receivers for business this winter.

In early June, the executive staff threw a forward pass at itsmembers when it arranged for an exclusive one-on-one vendor registration session with the Super Bowl Host Committee’s, Director of Committee Outreach, Catherine Minnis.

Minnis told BASF members how to submit their credentials to bid for the millions of dollars in goods and services the ten-day football extra-vaganza will need. Members were showhow to navigate the Super Bowl’s local vendor website, and were provided with insider tips explaining the ease of the local vendor registration process.

BASF members also learned when local businesses register as a Super Bowl vendor it leads to opportunities for getting out of town contracts, too. Because the vendor list remains posted for more than a year after the event’s conclusion, the same out-of-town-businesses will return to the Super Bowl vendor list to seek bids for other services they’ll need in South Florida.

What does this mean for BASF members? Get on the Super Bowl list! Once you’re on the list, you’ll stay on the list – and that on-going exposure means more business opportunities for you.BASF is working to keep you working!

South Florida-based and internationalbusinesses alike gathered June 11 and 12 at the MiaGreen Expo and Conference in Miami Beach to forge a Gateway to Greener Americas.

The Builders Association of South Florida was proud to be a partner of the two-day professional trade conference that showcased more than 150 builders, contractors, suppliers, businesses and community leaders’ green and eco-friendly equipment,products, services and expertise in a variety of professional fields.

BASF members attended educational seminars focusing on profiting from green building and design. Also available to attend-ing members were 2009 LEED updates as

well as special education programs and exam preparation.

The 2010 MiaGreen Expo and Conference will be February 25 and 26 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Visitwww.miagreen.com for more information.Univision reporter with Truly Burton of the BASF

and Jesus Garcia of EcoSmart

Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, Catherine Minnis and Truly Burton

TOP: Honorable CarlosGimenez and Truly Burton

Janina Goenaga and Odalys Saenz (BASF) with Ernie Bascuas of the Sherwin-Williams Company

MEMBERS GET ACHANCE TO SCORE BIG

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

MIAGREEN EXPO AND CONFERENCE

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NEW MEMBERS

Antico Stone

Ryan Serrano

(954) 978-7925

Sponsored by: Ashley Bosch

Blok Urban Development

Cherry, Bekaert, &

Holland, L.L.P.

Danielle Cardoso

(305) 270-0880

Sponsored by: Silvio Cardoso

EcoSmart US, LLC

Construction Journal

Jesse Josephson

(772) 781-2144

Sponsored by: JC Calleiro

CEMEX

Costal Oil

Luis Costa

(305) 986-9928

Sponsored by: Julian David

Gonzalez

C.P.S. Security

Decktight Roofing

Richard Spreen

(954) 970-8565



Gary Robinson

Frank Terzo

(305) 416-6880

Grafton Furniture Mfg.

Steve Grafton, Jr.

(305) 696-3811

Sponsored by: Luis Quiñones

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Juliana Velez

(305) 975-3952



Nagelbush Mechanical, Inc.

Laura Persico

(954) 736-3000

Paramount Drywall, Inc.

Eduardo E. Robelo

(305) 828-4757



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d/b/a Roof Tech

Wesley Cone

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Randy Pope

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Eddie J. Losa

(305) 547-6046



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Abbe Window Inc.

Stan Nathan

(305) 653-1809


EcoSmart US, LLC

Adonel Concrete

Luis Garcia

305-392-5416

Sponsored by: Jose Fernandez

Homestar, Inc.

Adrian Builders, Ltd.

Alvaro L. Adrian

(305) 485-5501

Sponsored by: Marc Dunn

Atrium Windows & Doors

Akerman Senterfitt

Neisen O. Kasdin

(305) 982-5629

Sponsored by: Lani Kahn Drody

Lowell Homes, Inc.

Alan W. Smith Masonry

Antonio Obregon

(786) 295-3749

Sponsored by: JC Calleiro

CEMEX

BEAU'SART

Beau Thompson

(305) 279-0089


Lowell Homes

Berkowitz, Dick, Pollack

& Brant

Steven Messing

305-379-7000

Sponsored by: Richard Horton

The Green Companies

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Pedro Bravo

(305) 796-0810

Sponsored by: Robert Duffy

Foundation Insurance Group, LLC

BTI Developers

Noah Breakstone

(305) 441-2117

Sponsored by: Omar Gaudette

Buckingham, Doolittle

& Burroughs, LLP

Scott J. Topolski

(561) 241-0414

Sponsored by: Armando Goenaga

AG Development, LLC

Catalina Caststone

Creations, Inc.

Paula Schwartz

(305) 971-3935


Lowell Homes

Carreras-Rubio & Associates

Nilda Carreras

(305) 223-8839

Sponsored by: Oscar Barbara

Quantum Homes

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Juan Antonio Castillo

(786) 253-5530

Sponsored by: Joe Avetrani

Gil Garden Norman

City National Bank of Florida

Marianna E. Perez

(305) 577-7322


Lowell Homes

Coastal Construction Group

Tom Murphy

(305) 559-4900

Sponsored by: Ron Schwartz

Gloron & Associates, Inc.

Cornerstone Group

Mara Mades

786-709-2236


The Green Companies

Duane Morris, L.L.P.

Jeffrey Margolis

(305) 960-2200


The Green Companies

DYL Group

John Yanopoulos

(305) 769-3777

Sponsored by: Rey Melendi

Lennar Homes, Inc.

El Dorado Furniture

Yennil Romero

305-624-9700


Lennar Homes, Inc.

Ernie Scott Construction

Ernie Scott

(305) 258-9779

Sponsored by: Randy Schwartz

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Flagler Development group

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(305) 520-2300

Sponsored by: Jon Fels

Avatar Communities/

Brookman Fels

Floridian Builders, Inc.

Pedro Querejeta

786-285-0079

Sponsored by: Javier Fernandez

iSure Insurance Brokers

Fortune Construction

Group, Inc.

Heriberto Quicuti, Jr.

(305) 669-5529

Sponsored by: Guillermina Ojeda

The World of Insurance, Inc.

Furman Insurance

Frank Furman

(954) 943-5050

Sponsored by: Omar Gaudette

Gaetjens Consult, Inc.

James Gaetjens

(305) 373-2701

Sponsored by: Robert Bonnet

American Bank of Florida

G.L. Homes of Florida

Itchko Ezratti

(954) 753-1730

Sponsored by: David Adler

Renaissance Companies, Inc.

Holmes Builders

Tom Holmes

(305) 325-8734

Sponsored by: Ernesto Castillo

CEMEX

Holly Hill Homes, Inc.

James Witt

(954) 764-1260

Sponsored by: Jean Frandsen

Gulfstream Insurance Agency, Inc.

Iliffe Property Consultants, inc.

Stuart Iliffe

305-903-8181

Sponsored by: Robert Duffy

Foundation Insurance

Integra Realty Resources-

South Florida

Michael Cannon

(305) 670-0001

Sponsored by: Eduardo Camet

JRS Contractors Corporation

R.S. Ball

786-236-2007


EcoSmart US, LLC

KPMG, LLP

Erica Fowler-Johnson

(954) 462-4716

Sponsored by: Lori Fields

KPMG, LLP

Landko Investments, LLC

Barry S. Goldmeier

(305) 984-3595

Sponsored by: Jessica Gonzalez

Century Homebuilders, LLC

Lennar Homes, Inc.

Rey Melendi

(305) 559-1951

Nova Engineering and

Environmental

Jeanette McKinney

(954) 424-2520


Lennar Homes, Inc.

Pasadena Homes, Inc.

Lenny Miller

305-343-2184

Sponsored by: Adolph Berger

Pasadena Homes, Inc.

R.C. Schultz Construction

Robert Schultz

(305) 245-9676


Quantum Homes

Regan Insurance Agency

Joseph Roth

(305) 852-3234

Sponsored by: Stanley Price

Bilzin, Sumberg, Baena, Price &

Axelrod, LLP

Shear Construction

& Management, LLC

Gary Shear

(305) 668-4949


Quantum Homes

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Ben Solomon

305-861-4034

Sponsored by: Ray Castellanos

Authentic Construction, LLC

Stan Bulbin Custom Builders

Neil Bulbin

(305) 662-5638


Quantum Homes

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Manuel A. Huerta, Jr.

305-448-4898

Sponsored by: Hiram Rodriguez

NSI Insurance Group

The Miami Herald

Layla Caballero

(305) 376-2639

The Sherwin-Williams

Company

Jay Caravia

(407) 658-0740

Sponsored by: Walter Carson

Custom Living Spaces

USI-Southeast

Randy Proos

(305) 669-6000


Quantum Homes

Victor Posner Enterprise

Construction LLC

Ed McGann

(954) 455-5960

Sponsored by: Bill Dowd

Roemer Insurance Company

Whirlpool Corporation

Peter Smith

(561) 383-2818

Sponsored by:Rey Melendi

Lennar Homes, Inc.

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SPIKE CLUB UPDATEStatesman Spike

(500 Credits & Above

Bill Dowd 763

Jon Fels 509

Super Spike (250-499 Credits)

Jean Frandsen 456

Oscar Barbara 404.50

Lani Kahn Drody 402.75

Sandy Miot 392

Luis Rabell 320.50

Rick Horton 309

Lew Lautin 282.5

Bernie Offenberg 274.5

Jeff Spear 261

Royal Spike (150-249 Credits)

Silvio Cardoso 251

Omer Gaudette 234.50

Lenny Miller 225.5

John Arbib 217.5

George Berlin 209

Ron Schwartz 206.5

Adolph Berger 198.5

David Adler 166.5

Susan Highsmith 157.5

Mark Levy 154.5

Red Spike (100-149 Credits)

Eduardo Camet 148.5

Robert Duffy 147.50

Irv Adler 146.5

Marc Dunn 143

Harold Eisenacher 139.50

Lonnie Raulerson 138

Noah Breakstone 137

Frank Robles 129.5

Jon Remes 128

Oscar DiVeroli 126

Green Spike (50-99 Credits)

Rey Melendi 112.50

Bill Graham 91

Randy Schwartz 90.5

Jim Carr 90

Barry Pollock 85

Deborah A. Reyes 83.5

Miriam R. Alvarez 82.50

Larry Kahn 80

Todd Stephens 78

Thomas P. Murphy, Jr. 77.5

Stan Krieger 74

Robert Bonnet 66.5

Mike Cannon 66.5

Jeff Gillispie 65.5

Milton Bloom 59.5

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. 55.50

Andrew Witkin 53.5

Charles E. Rogers 53

Frank Palen 51.5

Life Spike - Navy

(25-49 Credits)

Patricia Mendoza 51

Leo Schwartzberg 49.5

E.E. Hubshman 49

Dennis Kleinman 48.5

John McQueston 47.5

Bob Legg 46.5

Javier Fernandez 46.5

Robert Green 44

Thomas Williams 39.5

Albert Cohen 39

Ileana Marquez 38

Harry Sonenblum 37.5

Hank Green 36.5

Guillermina Ojeda 36.5

Jim Shafer 36.5

Robert Dady 35.5

Jose Fernandez 33

Stephen Reimer 26.5

Charlotte Floyd 25.5

Spike (6-24 Credits)

Keith Hurand 25

Fernando Martinez 24

Ashley Bosch 19

Elizabeth Freeman 18.5

J.C. Calleiro 16

Diana Ibarria 15

Tony Palumbo 15

Luis Quinones 15

Joe Crider 14

Steve Solomon 13.5

Fred Sanchez 12.5

Julian David Gonzalez 12.5

Blas E. Garcia 10

Raymond Butler 8.5

Margaret Diaz 8

John Kiskinis 8

Ray Castellanos 8

Don McCartney 7

Orlando Diaz 7

Stanley Price 7

Armando Goenaga 6

Jessica Gonzalez 6

Tacks (0.5 -5 Credits)

Shahin Etessam 5

Carey Keyes 5

Guelcys Perez 5

Joe Avetrani 4

Manny Fernandez 3

Juan C. Enriquez 3

Daniel Follese 3

Joseph H. Roth III 2.5

Andrew Fields 2.5

Tyler Chappell 2

Lori Fields 2

Luis Garcia 2

Carolina Herrera 2

Frank Mackle 2

Alberto Miranda 2

Thomas C. Murphy 2

Bernie Navarro 2

Guido Perou 2

Hiram Rodriguez 2

Raul Sotolongo 2

Jason T. Quimby 1.5

Carlos Castellaños 1

Betty De Varona 1

Javier Estrada 1

Alex Fernandez 1

Marcia Friedman 1

Fransisco Garcia 1

Octavio Jacobo 1

Bernando Kopel 1

Alberto Milo 1

Kimberly Prat 1

Miguel A. Ruiz 1

Kirk Yourmans 1

Ernesto Castillo 0.5

Jay Caravia 0.5

Jose Fernandez 0.5

Harry Hollub 0.5

Perla Lichi 0.5

Harris Millman 0.5

Alex Napoles 0.5

Scott J. Topolski 0.5

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