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NOVEMBER 2010November 4 Government Affairs Committee Meeting PCBA NoonNovember 6 Scavenger Hunt Rally Event Regal ChevroletNovember 9 Membership/Associate Council Meeting PCBA NoonNovember 10 PCBA Executive Committee Meeting PCBA 4:00 p.m.November 11 Foundation Trustee Board Meeting PCBA 8:30 a.m.November 12 Contractors Roundtable Polk County Utilities 9:00 amNovember 16 Bartow Chevrolet Beer & Brats Bartow Chevrolet 5:30November 18 PCBA Board of Directors Meeting PCBA 4:00November 25 & 26 OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

DECEMBER 2010December 1 Impact Fee Moratorium Hearing BOCC BartowDecember 2 Government Affairs Committee Meeting PCBA NoonDecember 7 Awards & Installation Banquet Julianne’s Fine DiningDecember 8 Foundation Board Meeting PCBA 8:30 a.m.December 9 PCBA Executive Committee Meeting PCBA 4:00 p.m.December 14 Membership/Associate Council Meeting PCBA NoonDecember 16 PCBA Board of Directors Meeting PCBA 4:00December 23 & 24 OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYDecember 27-31 OFFICE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

Save The Date For These Upcoming EventsMarch GMM - Low Country Boil PCBA

Spring Parade of HomesBOCC State of Housing Report BartowFBA Summer Leadership Camp, March 4-6 Haines City

April Golf Tournament Imperialakes FHBA Spring Conference April 13-14 Tallahassee

May Foundation ScholarshipsGMM - Blueprint & Model Comp location TBD

June GMM - Casino Night & Wine Tasting Magnolia BuildingJuly Southeast Builders Conf. July 21-23 Orlando

Scalloping Trip Crystal River, FLAugust GMM - Gift Basket Bonanza & Talent Show Aub. Civic CenterSeptember VIP Party & Parade of Homes

Golf Tournament location: eastSporting Clays Tournament Teneroc

October First Friday Munn ParkGMM - Chili Cook Out Atherton homeFHBA Fall Conference Oct. 19-22 Grand Hyatt Tampa

November Scavenger Hunt Rally Regal Chev.December GMM - Installation Banquet location TBD

If any of the above events sounds like something you would be interested in being involved with, please contact a staff member for details.

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Tuesday,

November 16, 2010

5:30 P.M.

1475 W. Main St. Bartow, Fl 33830

POLK COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION MEMBER TO MEMBER MEETING

RSVP PHONE: (863) 665-0844 * anneh@pcba.com * FAX: (863) 667-9956

COMPANY: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME: ________________________________________ NAME: __________________________________________

NAME: ________________________________________ NAME: __________________________________________

Tickets are $10 per person — Please prepay or Pay at the Door NO INVOICING

$10.00

Open House Enjoy Beer and Brats

Hosted by:

Danielle Fence will be grilling brats on the Big Green Egg.

*Live Music *Food * Beer

Join us under the tent for this exciting year-end networking event. Speak with

body company manufacturers and view their specialty products while enjoying

beer and brats.

Remember the Spike Club?Remember back in the day when we went on great trips?!

Well we are bringing back all those good times – for those of youwho have only heard about the crazy times this group had –

here is how it works.

• Spike Club member’s work the bar at General Membership meetings& other events, the money made goes into a special account.

• Spikes bring in new members or retain lapsed members and get“trip credits” for each one.

• Spike club members vote on the location of the trip.

Spike Club Members come from members of the membershipand retention committees who want to put all their efforts to

greater advantage and have more fun.

Contact Anne Hough to find out more information or join.anneh@pcba.com

Awards & Installation BanquetTuesday, December 7, 2010

6:00 to 7:00 p.m. • Social Hour, Drinks & Light Appetizers

7:00 to 8:30 p.m. • Dinner & Program

Tickets $40 per person

Julianne’s Fine Dining 3125 US Highway 98 South • Lakeland, FL 33803

Cocktail attireComplimentary Professional Photographs will be taken

Please RSVP to Anne Hough 863-665-0844 or anneh@pcba.com

The Polk County Builders Association Requeststhe pleasure of your company For our annual

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Phone: 863.665.0844Fax: 863.667.9956

2232 Heritage DriveLakeland, Florida 33801

POLK COUNTYBUILDERS ASSOCIATIONEXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAHB DIRECTORS

FHBA DIRECTORS

FHBA LIFE DIRECTORS

PCBA STAFF

President

President Elect

1st Vice President

2nd Vice President

Secretary/Treasurer

Immediate Past President

Bill BranhamBranham Construction

Roger AthertonCounter Effects by Roger

Sean HarperHarper Homes

Barbie TaylorLakeland Electric

Brian WalshHighland Homes

Carlton HodgesLeMANS Properties

Keith Combee

Combee Insulation

William Cook

Cook Construction

Richard Gifford

Gifford & Gifford Const.

Nan Webster

Integrity First Title

Randy Hyman

BB&T Bank

Phillip Olivera

Olivera Construction

Glenn Folsom

Folsom Construction

Rob Nunez

Florida Home Designs

Tim Davis

Mike Hickman

Donnie Tyler / Life Director

Carlton Hodges

Dave Carter

Robert Harper

Tim Davis

Carlton Hodges

Roger Atherton

A.J. Maqueira

Dave Carter

Bill Branham

Brian Bierwagen

Dave Carter

Robert Harper

Donnie Tyler

Mike Hickman

Gary Clements

Don Paris

Marc Boney

Stephanie Hutton

Pat Edleman

Anne Hough

Executive Director

Membership & Special Events

Foundation Director

How many times have you heard or thought to yourself,“why did I join this organization, I haven’t seen an increase inmy business, or where is the value in my membership”? Myanswer is simple: “What did you expect to get out of yourmembership when you joined the Polk County BuildersAssociation?” The most common answer I heard over theyears is “more business”.

My response to those thoughts are this; Would you go out on adate with someone without knowing anything about them, orwould they want to date you without knowing anything about

you? Membership is more than just writing a check once a year. You need toprovide other members of your association with the opportunity to meet youand to learn more about your company, your products, and services. Oncethey are familiar with you and your company, then they will think of you whenthey or someone else they come into contact with needs your services orproducts.

The process is a two way street. Builders will call associates when they needproduct or services. Associates will refer builders and other associates whensomeone asks them for their assistance. Through successful interactions, youstrengthen relationships and your business grows in the right direction.

But, when you fail to renew your membership, you lose out! You lose theopportunity to network with prospective customers at the association func-tions. You lose the ability to access the largest housing industry informationstream, starting at the local, state, and national level. You lose the connectionto voice your ideas and thoughts on the most current government affairsissues that will affect your business and livelihood.

Your membership plays a huge role in the success of your local, state, andnational housing industry. Strength is in the numbers. We have accomplishedmany great achievements over this past year at the local and state level andour membership is moving in the right direction. I encourage you to get cre-ative with your involvement in membership gatherings to increase your partici-pation and contacts. Even if you don’t have time to make it to every gatheringor meeting, the cost of belonging to the Polk County Builders Association isless than a cup of coffee a day. Remember your membership supports safeand affordable housing here in Polk County.

We have several fun and exciting events in the coming weeks, and I hope tosee a good turnout in support of our association. I also wanted to remindeveryone of the FHBA Fall Conference in Bonita Springs this month. MarcBoney has been awarded a distinguished honor in our industry and will beinducted into the FHBA Hall of Fame.

In closing, realize that starting off every morning (not just with a cup of coffee)with the support of PCBA will also help get your company through the day andhelp others ride-out these very difficult times in our housing market.

Bill BranhamPolk County Builder’s Association President

Bill BranhamBranham

Construction

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Central Fla Homes and More Magazine is a Real Estate Magazine that covers Polk County andHighlands County. The Publisher's are Carri McLure and Stacy Rowell. They have a combined42 years of experience in the Publishing Market.

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Our all inclusive services and latest technologies keep you on track and ahead of thecompetition. We're dedicated to quality manufacturing, and understand the importance of providing

super competitive rates combined with the latest high value services.

We also have an online digital magazine which includes: Live web links, live links to email addresses, word searchcapabilities, and complete index.

Why choose Central Fla Homes? Maintaining a long list of satisfied customers, says a lot for our dependability,quality and industry know how. We're time tested and have an impressive record on clientretention. The fact is, we’re a National Online Magazine to our customers offeringservices beyond printing itself. We’re more than ink on paper!

Stacy Rowell & Carri McLure863-604-7308 • www.CentralFlaHomesAndMore.com

GET WELL SOON AUGIE!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery go out toAugie Fragala of Powell, Fragala & Associates.

Augie has been a member at PCBA since 1997 andis very involved with the Polk County BuildersAssociation Governmental Affairs Committee.

THANK YOUJOHN MURPHY OF CASSIDY HOMES

When the call went out to all previous Parade of Homes par-ticipants to return any directional signs they might have leftover, John Murphy, of Cassidy Homes went to work.

John rounded up 64 signs! He is the champ in our book. Weappreciate John Murphy.

You're probably wondering what the big deal is about direc-tional signs. These signs, with the stake and roof tacksattached, cost us approx. $10. each.

When you return your signs, you save the association moneybecause we will reuse the signs you turn in. Please remem-ber to call Pat (665-0844) and make arrangements to getyour signs returned now that the parade of homes is over. Ifyou return more then 64 signs you'll beat the champ, JohnMurphy!

In addition, if you have any parade magazines, or maps leftover, please get those back to PCBA also. C & S Graphicswill recirculate them throughout Polk County. Please give Pata call at 665-0844.

NEW MEMBERSSEPTEMBER 2010

Amerigas - Annie MarquisDel Webb Pulte - Scott Eckley

W W Painting of Central Florida - Clint WalkerSparkman Plumbing

OCTOBER 2010Advanced Disposal Services - Butch Pustay

Bridgewater - Tracy BrownBuilding Material Specialist - JR KnaufImperial Testing Labatories - Al Mcghin

Friday September 24th was the perfect day for the PCBA Annual Fall Golf Tournament at Cypresswood in Winter Haven.

Golfers enjoyed an afternoon of golf, followed by food, beer, soft drinks and an awards reception with refreshments.

Golfers had three watering holes to choose from for food, beer and soft drinks. Watering holes were sponsored by RepublicServices, Joyner Lumber, and Mulling Insurance. Hot dogs, hamburgers, and pulled pork sandwiches were in abundance.

Mulling Insurance walked away with the Best Watering Hole Plaque. This award was voted on by the golfers them-selves! Kent Longo of Mulling Insurance said they will be back for the Spring 2011 Golf Tournament to defend theirtitle. Congratulations to Kent and Mulling Insurance!

The raffle prizes for the awards reception were awesome thanks to the solicitation efforts of Lucas Martin of Adams Homesand Dean Brown of Whirlpool. PCBA gave away refrigerators, microwaves, golf balls, hats, golf shirts, rounds of golf at localcourses, gift certificates for meals, building tools and gift cards to local businesses. Good Job Lucas and Dean!

Special Thanks to the following companies who were so generous in their sponsorship of this event. They helpedmake this successful golf tournament possible.

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Major Sponsors - Highland Homes and Central Florida Homes and More

Awards Reception Sponsors - Travis Resmondo Sod and MidFlorida Credit Union

Beer Cart Sponsors - Two Men and A Truck, The Ledger, Wells Fargo and Florida Builder Appliances

Closest to the Beer - Ferguson Enterprises

Putting Contest - Auburndale Professional Group

Thanks to all our Volunteers on the day of the tournament:

Barbie Taylor - Lakeland ElectricStacy Rowell - Central Florida Homes and More Carri McLure - Central Florida Homes and MoreStephanie Catlett - MidFlorida Credit UnionPat Spalding - Central Florida GasCatharine Lawhon - Catharine's Classic Kitchens

Nanay Pittman - The LedgerRebie Allen - BB&T BankAmanda Short - Wells FargoRegina Stearns - Wells FargoJennifer Englesen - Center State BankGinnie Chapman - Center State Bank

Finally, Thanks to all of our Hole Sponsors and the companies who donated to our golfer goodie bags.......And the Winners were!

Gross1st Place - The Counter Effects by Roger Team2nd Place - The PCBA Team3rd Place - The Center State Bank Team

Closest to the Beer Contest - Terry CornClosest to the Beer #12 - Phil ChewningClosest to the Beer #16 - Craven Moorehead*

* Craven is a close personal friend of Rob Nunez and Roger Athertons who does not get out very often. It was sogood to have him with us for the tournament!

Net1st Place - The Roofing Supply Group2nd Place - Carpenter Contractors of America3rd Place - Advanced Disposal Services Team

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Dear Small Business,

On November 8th and 9th, 2010 the Florida Department of Transportation will host a Tampa-Orlando High Speed Railindustry forum to bring together business groups, economic development organizations, and federal, state and local officials fora major networking session. This forum will provide information and opportunities to enable you to identify and better target atwhat phase of the High Speed Rail project your opportunity may be found.

Representatives from teams that have expressed interest in submitting a proposal for the High Speed Rail have beeninvited to discuss opportunities with you from 9am – 1pm on November 8th. You are encouraged to bring your business cardsand portfolios to share and exchange during the day and half meeting. Please join us to learn more about the Tampa-Orlandohigh speed rail project at the Orange County Convention Center (Chapin Theater, West Concourse) in Orlando, Florida.

The Board of Directors and staff of the Polk County BuildersAssociation would like to thank the following:

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Thanks to them we were able to update the lobby of the association along with giving the Executive Directors office a new look.We appreciate your efforts and your quality materials and workmanship.

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NAHB Members to Advise EPA on New Storm Water Regulations

Several NAHB members have been selected to serve as advisors to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as it begins toprepare new regulations for storm water management of sites where builders have completed their work. The members includeDave Carter of David C. Carter Consulting in Winter Haven, Fla.; Rob Weintrub of Ammons Development Group in Wake Forest,N.C.; Tom Farasy of Terra Verde Communities in Burtonsville, Md.; Bobby Bowling of Tropicana Homes in El Paso, Texas; Matt

Belcher of Belcher Homes in St. Louis, Mo.; Carl Harris of Carl Harris Company in Wichita, Kan.; and Jeffrey Parisi of Parisi Construction Co. in Verona, Wis.They, along with other industry representatives and local government stakeholders, will serve on a panel that will provide advice and recommendations on min-imizing the financial impact of the proposed rule on small businesses. EPA employees and representatives from the Small Business Administration and theOffice of Management and Budget will also serve on the panel. The first meeting takes place next month in Washington.

For more, please contact Ty Asfaw at 800-368-5242, x8124.

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NOMINEE MUST BE:

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING

ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN THE ASSOCIATION THROUGH:

o COMMITTEE SERVICE

o ASSOCIATION AWARDS OR RECOGNITION

SUPPORT PCBA ACTIVITIES THROUGH:

o GOLF TOURNAMENTS, AUCTION, PARADE OF HOMES

o MEMBER OF SPIKE CLUB

o PCBA LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR BUILDER AND ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR BY

COMPLETING THIS FORM AND RETURNING TO THE PCBA OFFICE

The recipients of these awards will be chosen by the past presidents and past 2nd

vice

presidents. The winners will be announced at the PCBA December Awards & Installation

Banquet.

Deadline for nominations: November 12, 2010

Builder of the Year: _____________________________________________________

Reasons for nomination: _______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Associate of the Year: ___________________________________________________

Reasons for nomination: _______________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

POLK COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

2232 Heritage Drive

Lakeland, Florida 33801

Phone: (863) 665-0844 * Fax: (863) 667-9956

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In mid September, the Foundation had its annual Future Builders of America teacher/sponsor meeting, to kick off the startof the new school year. We had a great response with seven teachers in attendance, along with John Small and Brian Gripp,of Workforce Education from the Polk County School Board District office. The teachers were anticipating a good year withsome 200 students signing up as FBA members. The highlights for this year’s program will be our trip to the InternationalBuilder’s Show in January and, of course, our FBA Leadership camp, which will be held in early spring.

It was exciting to see the enthusiasm and appreciation from the teachers represented and reminded me of how effective wehave been with the Foundation. The Polk County Builders Association has always been a strong supporter of the commu-nity and a catalyst for economic development. In 2004 under the direction of PCBA President Brian Waller the PCBAFoundation was created, which gave an outlet to focus our charitable efforts. Through significant contributions from Joel andBob Adams of Highland Homes and Greg Masters of Southern Homes, as well as on going support from our membershipand the PCBA Board; we have been able to take our community support to a new level. Some of the significant endeavorsinclude:

Establishment of the Future Builders of America (FBA) program in Polk County schools with 13 schools chartered, and over1000 students enrolled since its inception.

For the past seven years running, Polk County Chapter has been host to the FBA Leadership camp in Haines City, an inten-sive 3-day hands on and in class training camp that serves 70 -80 high school students from around the state, teachingthem life and leadership skills.

Annual Blueprint and Model Competition in the Polk County high schools. This competition is in its sixteenth year, recogniz-ing excellence in the high school computer drafting classes. Every year the Foundation gives away thousands of dollars inprize money to the winning students and their teachers.

When the International Builders Show (IBS) is held in Orlando, PCBA Foundation organizes a one day field trip for the FBAstudents, to participate in the opening ceremony and view the trade show. In 2007, nearly 800 FBA students, from aroundthe state, were recognized by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.

In 2007 FBA students assisted in the construction of the Noah’s Ark Home in downtown Lakeland. The Noah’s Ark projectwas built to house three developmentally challenged young adults, giving them an independent lifestyle. FBA student chap-ters participated in many aspects of the construction of the home. The project was so successful, that enough funds wereavailable to assist in the construction of a second home.

PCBA successfully lobbied for the passage of legislation developing Construction Academies, in the public schools. Thatlegislation gave rise to an academy at Kathleen and Frostproof High schools.

Each year, the Foundation awards scholarship funds for students pursuing college courses or vocational education in theconstruction industry. With matching funds from the state Foundation over $100,000 in scholarships has been awarded sofar.

In 2009, FBA students assisted in the design and helped to build the Winter Haven Community Park Pavilion, replacing athen non code compliant structure with a safe, attractive meeting place for retiree's, in downtown Winter Haven.

In 2009, the Foundation funded the construction of the “Go Green Showcase Home” which received national recognition asthe first Gold Level NAHB ANSI rated home and won an Aurora Award, at the Southeast Builders Conference (a 13 statecompetition), for the Best in Green Building. The home was used for multiple industry and community educational seminarsand tours.

In 2010, PCBA Foundation received the Polk Works Partnership in Excellence Award for their work with the young LeadersProgram and the creation of the Go Green Education Series.

As space limits me to the “short list” of accomplishments; I will end this with a big thank you to all thosethat have made this possible. Please keep up the good work, help out with contributions and come out sup-port our Clay Shoot and our Road Rally Scavenger Hunt; it makes all this possible.

Thanks!Mike

Mike Hickman, 2010 President

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The 2011 Board of Directors Nominating Committee, in accordance with Article V., Section 2 of the PCBABylaws, was charged with developing a slate of 17 individuals to serve on the Board of Directors.

Accordingly, the Committee presents the following slate to the membership for election, effective January 1, 2011:

OFFICER & DIRECTOR TERMS for 2011

Builder Directors Duane McQuillen (2012) 1st yr., 1st term

Lucas Martin (2012) 1st yr., 1st term

Bill Cook (2011) 2nd yr., 4th term (4 of 4)

Glenn Folsom (2011) 2nd yr., 1st term (1 of 4)

Rob Nunez (2011) 2nd yr., 1st term (1 of 4)

Past Presidents Rep Tim DavisMarc Boney

Associate Directors Greg Sanoba, (2012) 1st yr., 1st term (1 of 4) Keith Combee (2012) 1st yr., 2nd term (2 of 4) Nan Webster (2012) 1st yr., 2nd term (2 of 4)

Per the Bylaws, additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Election will take place November16th at the Bartow Chevrolet Open House at 5:30pm.

President Roger Atherton

1st Vice President Brian Walsh

Secretary/Treasurer Randy Hyman

President-Elect Sean Harper

2nd Vice President Rebie Allen

Immediate Past Pres. Bill Branham

VOTE IN NOVEMBERNow is the time to be heard! With mid-term elections coming on November 2nd, we have a chance tochange our Local, State and National Government Officials. However, we can only affect change if we votecollectively. I encourage you to visit the PCBA website and review the candidates that Your Builders’Association and the State Builders’ Association are endorsing at:

www.pcba.com/governmentaffairspacendorsedcandidates.html

Nothing affects our businesses more than Governmental “Red Tape” and Fees. Now is the time to electofficials that understand and are sympathetic to the issues the Construction Industry faces today.

Get out and vote for our endorsed candidates and also remember to vote NO on Amendment 4.We look forward to seeing you at our next Governmental Affairs meeting on

Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 12:00 Noon.

Thank You to the October Lunch Sponsor,Lucas Martin with Adams Homes of Northwest FL and to the

November lunch Sponsor,Todd Shuff with Carpenter Contractors of America.

The Government Affairs Committee is open to all PCBA membersand meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 12:00 here at the

PCBA office. Please contact Stephanie Hutton if you would like toattend the next Government Affairs Meeting. Thank You. Carpenter Contractors of America

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The following was received by Mike Hickman via Facebook:

In 2007, the PCBA awarded my son Nick a $500 scholarship when he graduated from LHS. As an update, he is a senior at UFpreparing to graduate with a Bachelor of Design/Architecture and is currently preparing his portfolio to be forwarded with hisapplications to graduate schools around the country.

Because of Foundations such as the PCBA, young people like my son are able to pursue their dreams. We often hear about the issuesin our society that are lacking; falling short…but rarely do we hear of the good things that are being done to help our youth today. Iam grateful to the PCBA for their effort in these fundraising efforts---such as the upcoming Sporting Clays event at Tenoroc. Theseevents help make our world a better place.

Thank you,Jennifer Steshyn

The 3rd Annual Sporting Claysevent took place on Saturday October 2

at Tenoroc Shooting Range.Sheriff Grady Judd was the Honorary Chairman.

Sponsored By: Central Florida Gas

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Cory Paul, Pat Joyce,Lum Thornhill and

Noah Jeffaries pictured withSheriff Grady Judd

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Shooting StarsLarry Williams, NicoleCavaliere, Ken Hall &

Kevin Widner from the PolkCounty Sheriff ’s Office

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Roger Freeze, Eric Espinosa, CoryGebhardt and Salia Whatley and Pat

Spalding pictured with Sheriff Grady Judd

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cooking hamburgers ontheir Big Green Eggs

HHOOTT SSHHOOTTSSStan McNutt, Rick Clanton,

Kenny Meeks and Bobby Stonepictured with Sheriff Grady Judd

JC Martin,Hunter Hickman and

Mike Hickman picturedwith Sheriff Grady Judd

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LASTCHANCETO SIGNUP!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT STATE AND NATIONAL?If you’re like me, your day is filled with “re-inventing” your company, or making those marketing calls to getbusiness cranked back up again. Hey, I even got my Facebook page updated. Who says you can’t teachan old dog new tricks?

Tackling the day to day chores to keep a company going can be challenging, and at the same time a veryrewarding experience. Concentrating on the short term items is important, but sometimes makes it easy toforget about some of the big picture issues that will affect our industry next month or even next year.

The PCBA does a super job of tackling the many issues that often have an immediate impact on our busi-nesses. The larger, sometimes more complex issues that hit us from the state and national level are oftennot so visible, but critical to our success, none the less. That’s where the Florida Home BuildersAssociation (FHBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) comes in. Your PCBA partic-ipation includes membership in both those organizations.

While most members list both networking and government affairs as reasons for belonging to PCBA, thevalue of our state and national memberships is largely in their advocacy for our industry. In Tallahasseeand Washington, we have two teams of very talented professionals who monitor, educate, and lobby thestate and federal bureaucracy.

At the state level, FHBA is working hard on Amendment 4, state building codes, new stormwater rules, sep-tic tanks regulations, Growth Management legislation, and the requirement for residential sprinklers. Wait,you didn’t know that sprinklers are required in all single family home construction…..well they‘re not,thanks to state legislation that FHBA pushed to keep them voluntary.

Those “No on 4” signs and billboards you see out, the paycheck stuffers, many are purchased by FHBAand other like minded statewide organizations. The state DEP is proposing the most complex re-write ofstormwater rules in 20 years, and the FHBA has engineers and attorneys around the state reviewing andcommenting. FHBA and its’ member volunteers have been working for several years on pushing the stateto come up with affordable, easily maintained, septic tank systems for a higher level of nutrient reduction.The number of building code amendments proposed each year is staggering, and we have one of the fore-most experts in the state reviewing them, making sure any changes are cost efficient and practical.

In Washington, the NAHB is dealing with extending the FEMA FloodInsurance program, extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit, pushing foreasier A-D & C loans for developments, among many others. The HomeMortgage Deduction, counted on by our parents and grandparents, isnow under assault as a potential “Revenue Enhancer” in Congress.NAHB is gearing up for a major battle to keep the deduction in place.

All this activity is going on, and you helped, just by being a member ofPCBA, and financially supporting these important industry organizations! Dave Carter, FHBA First Vice

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMCONTINUED

4. BASIC INFORMATIONTons = How air conditioning systems are sized. It is based on 12,000 BTU’s (British ThermalUnit) of cooling = 1 ton of AC. In the most energy efficient homes 1 ton of air conditioning willcool up to 1200 square feet. In older homes, less efficient construction required 1 ton of cool-ing for every 500 square feet.

SEER = Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. Your air conditioning system is tested and ratedbased on the amount of BTU’s of cooling produced for the amount of electricity it takes to pro-duce that cooling. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the system. Florida Codecurrently requires 13 SEER minimum (2010). A basic rule of thumb is for each SEER higheryou gain approximately 10% savings on your cooling costs.

5. THERMOSTAT AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL:•Using ceiling fans generally allows the temperature to be set 3 degrees higher with the

same comfort.•Each degree you raise your temperature during the cooling season can save up to 7%

of your cost.•Use the “auto” fan setting rather than the “on”. The “on” setting allows unconditioned

air to leak into your ducts creating humidity issues plus you spend an extra $25 permonth on your electric bill.

•Do not push the temperature setting below the temperature you desire. It will not coolany faster and may damage your system.

6. HEATING: Your system will either have a gas furnace or an electric heat pump connected in the samesystem for your heating requirements. Usually a simple switch on the thermostat controlswhether you heat or cool.

Scott Ranck (863-224-2986)State Certified Energy Rater I

ENERGY STAR rating partner

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

1. YOUR HOME AS A SYSTEMLike the human body, your home is a system of parts that interact with and affect each other.As Florida Building Codes have become more stringent or as builders achieve ENERGYSTAR qualification for their homes, many parts of your home have improved. With eachimprovement such as high quality windows, increased levels of insulation, sealed ducts andtighter construction, the air conditioning requirements decrease. The crucial factor to under-stand is your air conditioning system was designed specifically for your home’s cooling needstaking into consideration all the energy improvements your builder has included.

2. WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMA properly designed air conditioning system in Florida is based on “design temperatures”established by the experts in the field. Every city in America has an established design tem-perature based on weather data. The design temperature is the temperature that is equaled97.5% of the time. For our area the design temperature during the cooling season is 91*. Thedesign is also based on your home being cooled to 75* @ 50% relative humidity. Your systemruns more efficiently during the 97.5% of the cooling season when the temperatures are in thedesign range. It is crucial for you to understand operating cost increase, long term comfortdecreases and moisture problems increase when load estimates are based on record-settingweather conditions. What this means to you is when weather conditions are in the design tem-perature range your system is designed to run 20 minutes per hour. During the hottest daysof the season, those days that exceed the design temperature, your system is designed to runcontinuously. Imagine jumping in your car on an extremely hot day and turning on your AC.The longer you drive the cooler it feels. AC systems actually cool better, run more efficientlyand control humidity better the longer they run. Over sizing your system will cause it to “shortcycle” turning off too quickly not allowing it to remove the humidity causing you to feel cool butclammy. In air conditioning, bigger is not better, a properly designed and installed system iswhat’s best for your home. Many moisture and mold problems in FL are due to improper siz-ing of the HVAC systems.

3. THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODEThe Florida Building Code as well as the EPA’s ENERGY STAR for new homes requirementfor your air conditioning sizing is the same. Your system’s design may not exceed the actualload requirements plus 15%. This standard is based on the best research the air conditioningindustry has done. You will have the most comfort and efficiency on an annual basis with yoursystem installed to the code requirement. Research shows that oversized equipment increas-es initial costs, operating costs, drains utilities, decreases overall comfort and may causemoisture issues.

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PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDINGINVOLVEMENT IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

The first networking events for Professional Women in Building Council, through the NAHB were held in September and both turnedout to be a huge success.

PWB is an NAHB council dedicated to promoting professionalism and supporting its members with networking and educationalopportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, professional and personal development. It’s the premier organization that pro-vides strategies and solutions for women in the building industry.

Kathie McDaniel, VP of Sales at Highland Homes is the State of Florida Trustee and is spearheading the efforts to expand the mem-bership in the state of Florida. Currently there are no local councils, so all members are considered Members at Large. The break-fast event was held on September 1st in Polk County and several women from building, lending, title and insurance were in atten-dance to support the group and learn more about this powerful organization.

On September 8th, Kathie had an evening event, where over 20 people gathered from all areas of the industry including propertymanagement, the Polk County Builder's Association staff, designers, builders, retailers, developers, sales people, title, mortgagelenders and more. The event was fun and informal and gave everyone a chance to pitch their company in an effort to network witheach other.

The next event will be held in early November and the goal is to pull from Orlando and Tampa HBA's to bring in more attendees inpreparation for the International Builders Show (IBS) in January.

Kathie McDaniel was representing the State of Florida at the Fall Board of Directors in New York City the week of September 22ndand is expected to bring back more positive news and information about membership, education and scholarships to be presentedto everyone at the local level. Deadline for scholarships is November 1, 2010.

For more information please contact k.mcdaniel@highlandhomes.org

PCBA'S FIRST FRIDAY WAS FANTASTIC!! Our very first participation in First Friday was a huge success.

Twenty three PCBA members took part in PCBA's sponsorship of First Friday on October 1st in Munn Park.

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First Friday is sponsored by the Downtown Lakeland Parternership on the first Friday of each month. A typical crowd for October is 4, 000 people.The crowd for October 1, 2010 was huge. I talked to many regular attendees who said the crowd was larger then usual.

The streets around Munn Park are closed and the streets are filled with displays featuring Downtown Lakeland Partnership members, an antiquecar show, and local performers and artist.

This event is advertised heavily in The Ledger, Time Out, on the net, by blast email and in the Downtown Lakeland Partnerships own publication of20,000 copies. PCBA advertised it to our members through email, mail and a phone campaign.

The feed back about the First Friday survey we sent out to our members has been almost 100% positive.

Danielle Fence had such a good response, that they think we should do this event twice a year! Other members who responded positively wereStinsons Home Design Center, Ernie White Construction, Magnify Credit Union, The Lighting Hut, and Catharines Classic Kitchens. Counter

Effects by Roger actually wrote a contract the Monday after First Friday. They have also written a second contract. Ronnie's Carpets have alsoreported sales as a result of First Friday. Mark Boney, Travis Resmondo Sod, received a lead a week after this event and Solar Source said theywere very happy with the leads they received as a result of First Friday. Lennar Homes said they would definately be back for another First Friday.

Our next First Friday will be in November of 2011. This was our first attempt at an event of this kind. We will be fine tuning the way we do First Fridayin order to attract more of PCBA's members to be a part of this event. We also need to attract more people into the park. One of the things we wantto do to attract more people into the park, is to have some type of give away/raffle prize near the fountain in the center of the park.People will have to go to the center of the park to register to win. Please let us hear from you with your ideas.

By Kathy McDaniel

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FLORIDA HOUSING HALL OF FAME INDUCTS PCBA’S MARC BONEY

For a career selflessly devoted to helping his industry peers succeed, PCBA Past President Marc Boney of HighlandCity was inducted into the Florida Home Builders Association’s Housing Hall of Fame on October 23, 2010 dur-ing a ceremony held at FHBA’s Annual Fall Conference in Bonita Springs.

On its 20th anniversary, the Hall of Fame welcomed its 57th and 58th members. In addition to Boney, BondedBuilders Warranty Group CEO Whit Ward was a 2010 inductee.

Boney accepted the honor from Hall of Fame Board of Governors Chairman Robert Harper (another PCBA PastPresident) as President Bill Branham and a delegation of PCBA members looked on with great pride.

“It’s an individual honor for Marc but it’s a great source of joy for all PCBA members to receive the recognitionthey so richly deserve,” said Branham.

Among his many accomplishments during a 30-year career, Boney orchestrated one of the greatest grass roots cam-paigns in FHBA history, leading to comprehensive legislative reform of Florida’s workers compensation system and$600 million in savings for Florida’s construction industry.

In addition to serving as its President, Boney was twice named PCBA’s Builder of the Year for his dedication toindustry, association and community.

He personally recruited more than 300 association members, making him one of PCBA’s all-time Spikes andrenowned ambassadors.

Devoted to helping others, he was one of the first builders in Polk County to embrace Habitat for Humanity andpersonally built three Habitat homes for deserving families.

By far his most intense passion is fighting for affordable housing and against over-regulation of the building indus-try.

He inspired a study called “The Hidden Price Tag” to illustrate how excessive regulations add unnecessarily to thecost of housing…and he took bold stands against impact fees and mandatory sprinklers.

His biggest personal and industry triumph came in 1993 when he orchestrated one of the greatest grass roots cam-paigns in FHBA history… leading to comprehensive legislative reform of Florida’s workers compensation system.

In his acceptance remarks, Boney thanked his wife Jane and daughter Kate for their support and called FHBA a “fam-ily” and a “team” that consistently works to make things better for people, their communities and the economy.

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ABOUT FHBA:For over 60 years, the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) has promoted affordable housing, sensible growth and construction-basedemployment opportunities. From its base at the Florida Housing Center in downtown Tallahassee, FHBA serves more than 10,000 corporatemembers that are jointly affiliated with 27 local/regional builders association around the state and the National Association of Home Builders(NAHB). In addition to its legislative and political action programs, FHBA engages in a wide range of activities, including continuing educa-tion, workforce training, risk management services, and statewide sponsorship of Parades of Homes™. FHBA’s web site is:

http://www.fhba.com/" www.fhba.com.

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FFHHBBAA SSeelleeccttss SSiixx PPrriioorriittiieess FFoorr 22001111 FFlloorriiddaa LLeeggiissllaattuurreeBy Douglas Buck

The Florida Home Builders Association set its priorities for the 2011 Legislative Session during the recent FallLeadership Conference in Bonita Springs.

Chaired this year by Tony Martin of Orlando and in 2011 by Ed Dion of Tallahassee, the Governmental AffairsCommittee considered and debated over 17 issues that are anticipated to impact our industry. The six thatemerged as top priorities are:

GGrroowwtthh MMaannaaggeemmeenntt//DDCCAA SSuunnsseett RReevviieeww:: Sunsetting the Department of Community Affairs and thereenactment of the favorable provisions of Senate Bill 360 (that was recently invalidated by a legal challenge)are front and center this session. The fact that the DCA may be abolished is meaningless if changes to Florida’sGrowth Management system are not accomplished. Key provisions in SB 360 addressed lessening concurren-cy mandates in urban areas and allowing local governments more decision making without state oversight.Bottom line: Growth management should not be a barrier to economic development in Florida.

SSaaddoowwsskkii AAffffoorrddaabbllee HHoouussiinngg ffuunnddiinngg:: Last session saw the last-minute failure to pass a key FHBA leg-islative objective to remove the cap that restricts the amount of funds available to purchase affordable hous-ing. In addition, advocating for stopping the sweeping of funds to general revenue continues to be a priority.

SSeeppttiicc TTaannkk SSttuuddyy ((PPhhaassee IIIIII)) ffuunnddiinngg:: FHBA will work to secure the final year of funding to assure thesuccessful completion of the alternative passive septic tank design study for nitrogen reduction. The projectresults are needed to head off governmental mandates of overly expensive and unneeded engineered-designedsystems.

SSeeppttiicc ttaannkk iinnssppeeccttiioonn pprrooggrraamm:: The passage of Senate Bill 550 in 2010 established the requirement of aseptic tank inspection once every five years. Unfortunately, the state agency responsible for developing theprogram has over-reached, causing significant public out cry for repeal. A reasonable and cost-effectiveinspection program is important to head off even more unnecessarily extensive septic tank regulation andincreased costs otherwise on the horizon.

RReegguullaattoorryy SSttrreeaammlliinniinngg:: Last legislative session saw the passage of House Bill 1565 which was vetoed byGovernor Charlie Crist. FHBA supports reenactment of this bill which would finally establish a restriction onstate agencies adopting costly rules without review and ratification by the Legislature.

HHoommee IInnssppeeccttoorrss:: This priority focuses on grandfathering of state-licensed, Division I contractors as a HomeInspector. Contractors would be provided with an opportunity to obtain a home inspector license based on theirgood-standing status with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

FHBA leaders and staff will be forming and/or participating in thedevelopment of coalitions on each of the above issues.

Ultimately it will be the strength of our members that will lead to asuccessful 2011 Legislative Session, including maximum memberparticipation in the Legislative Action Visits set for April 13-14, 2011 inTallahassee.

Douglas Buck is the Director of Governmental Affairs for the FloridaHome Builders Association.

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NAHB

International

Builders Show

January 12-15, 2011

www.nahb.com

to register

COMING SOON TO A NEIGHBORHOOD NEAR YOU!PCBA'S REFERRAL & RESOURCE GUIDE

"The ultimate buying guide for your home and everything that goes with it"Who's Who in the Polk County Building Industry is changing.

Who's Who is no longer a membership guide that is distributed to PCBA members only.

We are reaching outside the box, and impacting our community with who we are, and what we do.

We have a new look, new distribution, and we're online and in your hand. The RR Guide will be printed once a yearand on our website everyday. 20,000 copies will be distributed throughout Polk County and to PCBA members.

As a member of PCBA your business will be listed by category in the directory portion of the RR Guide at no cost to you.This listing will be a line ad type of listing.

The RR Guide will be one of the best sources of informantion available for people wanting to find a builder, a poolcompany, a fence installer, a remodeler, new floor coverings, new cabinets and countertops, or anything home related.

Our slogan, "We hold Our Members to A Higher Standard",reinforces the fact that Polk consumers can trust their home business needs to a PCBA member.

Besides your free directory listing, you can purchase a display ad or you might consider testimonial advertising.Call Pat 665-0844 for details.

The RR Guide will be the best source of targeted advertising available to your business at an affordable price.Please call for rates and page placement.

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AL ZICHELLA TAKES REINS AS NEW FHBA PRESIDENT

Naples builder-developer Al Zichella was installed as President and the Florida Home Builders Association presented its annual achieve-ment awards during FHBA’s Fall Leadership Conference in Bonita Springs.

Zichella, who succeeds John C. "Chuck" Fowke of Brandon as President, is Vice President and Construction & Development at KDMerick & Co. in Naples and a 30-year veteran of the construction industry.

Bradenton plumber Bill Smock was elected Second Vice President, succeeding Tampa land use attorney Judy James. Other advancingSenior Officers are Dave Carter of Lakeland to First Vice President/Treasurer and Bud Swindell of Sarasota to Third Vice President.Suzanne Graham of Port Charlotte will serve a second term as Secretary.

FHBA’s Nominating Committee waived its rules and immediately certified Citrus County builder Ron Lieberman and Collier Countyinsurance executive Patty Wedge-Ludwig to seek the Senior Officer positions of Secretary and Third Vice President, respectively, forthe 2011-2012 association year.

THE STATE ASSOCIATION PRESENTED ITS HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL HONORS TO:

BUILDER OF THE YEAR - RICHARD HORTON OF THE GREEN COMPANIES, MIAMI.

ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR - ANN HAGEN OF BONDED BUILDERS WARRANTY GROUP, ORLANDO.

REMODELER OF THE YEAR - KEVIN BURKHOLDER, CAPS, CGR, OF AROUND THE HOUSE, INC. IN TAVARES.

Florida Housing Hall of Fame inductees builder-developer Marc Boney of Highland City and Bonded Builders Warranty Group CEOWhit Ward of Port Charlotte.

Eagle Award winners George Hansford (leadership of Florida Home Builders Insurance) of Apopka, Jerry Linder (first Chair of theFHBA Audit Committee) of Jacksonville, Andrew Rocco (Membership Chair) of Gainesville, and the FHBA staff for its commitmentto service in challenging economic times.

Paul Joyal Pinnacle Award winner Bill Truex of Truex Preferred Homes in Englewood for doing a high percentage of business withmembers.

Dick Baker Award winner Paul Mashburn of Viking Builders in Winter Park for his courageous victory over cancer.

Life Directors Bill Croce (Color Wheel Paints) and real estate specialist Hugh Lichter of the Tampa Bay BA and builder Robert Eaton(Artistic Homes Enterprises) of the Hernando BA.

Collier BIA Remodelers Council, chaired by Brian Connell, CGR, CAPS, CGP, for the Best Council, Best Membership/Retention Plan,and Best Education Program in the annual remodeling awards competition.

FHBA’s Board of Directors adopted a series of Bylaws changes to streamline its governance process, approved six priorities for the 2011session of the Florida Legislature, and announced that its next scheduled event is the 2011 Legislative Visits to Tallahassee on April 13-14.

Carlton Hodges withKevin Kelly from NAHB

Richard Horton, Ann Hagen and Kevin BurkholderPCBA Member Anne Hagen is awarded the

FHBA Associate of the Year Award Robert Harper speaks at theFHBA Board Meeting

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UNDER $119,990Best Exterior – Lennar – Siesta Key

Best Floor Plan – Lennar – The NottinghamBest Kitchen/Breakfast – Lennar – The Nottingham

Best Master Bath – Lennar – Siesta Key

THE NOTTINGHAM BY LENNAR

$119,991- $159,900Best Exterior – DR Horton – The Amherst

Best Floor Plan – DR Horton – The AmherstBest Kitchen/Breakfast – DR Horton – The AmherstBest Master Bath – Verde Homes – The Emerald

Overall Quality – DR Horton – The Amherst

THE AMHERST BY DR HORTON

$159,901 - $193,990Best Exterior – Adams Homes – The 2330

Best Floor Plan – Adams Homes – The 2330Best Kitchen/Breakfast – Adams Homes – The 2330TIE- Best Master Bath – Adams Homes – The 2330

and Lennar – The LibertyOverall Quality – Adams Homes – The 2330

THE 2330 BY ADAMS HOMES

$193,991 - $244,990Best Exterior – Pulte Homes/Del Webb – The Vizcaya

Best Floor Plan – Pulte Homes/Del Webb – The VizcayaBest Kitchen/Breakfast – Pulte Homes/Del Webb – The Vizcaya

Best Master Bath – Ernie White Construction – The ParkerOverall Quality – Pulte Homes/Del Webb – The Vizcaya

THE VIZCAYA BY PULTE DEL WEBB

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Commercial Remodeler of the Year - Waller Construction

Residential Remodeler of the Year - Green Construction Services

Community of the Year - Bridgewater - Landmar Group

Community of the Year - Highlands in the Woods - Harper Realty and Development

Landscaper of the Year - McDowell Landscape Services

$244,991 - $319,000Best Exterior – Florida Home Designs – The Tuscany

Best Floor Plan – Florida Home Designs – The TuscanyBest Kitchen/Breakfast – Florida Home Designs – The Tuscany

Best Master Bath – Florida Home Designs – The TuscanyOverall Quality – Florida Home Designs – The Tuscany

THE TUSCANY BY FL HOME DESIGNS

$319,001 - $532,000Best Exterior – Duane McQuillen Construction – The Legacy

Best Floor Plan – Drummond Company – The EssexThe Essex Best – Drummond Company – The Essex

Kitchen/Breakfast – Drummond Company – The EssexBest Master Bath – Drummond Company – The Essex

Overall Quality – Drummond Company – The Essex

THE ESSEX BY DRUMMOND CO.

THE CAMBRIDGE BY HULBERT HOMES

Over $602,901Home of the Year – Toll Brothers – The Treiste Versailles

THE TREISTE VERSAILLES BY TOLL BROTHERS

$532,001 - $602,900TIE Best Exterior – Hulbert Homes – The Cambridge

and Arthur Rutenberg – St. Augustine VIBest Floor Plan – Hulbert Homes – The Cambridge The Essex Best – Hulbert Homes – The Cambridge

Kitchen/Breakfast – Hulbert Homes – The Cambridge Best Master Bath – Hulbert Homes – The Cambridge

TIE Overall Quality – Hulbert Homes – The Cambridge and Arthur Rutenberg – St. Augustine VI