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Official newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia for July/August 2010. Featuring a recap of the July HBA General Membership Meeting with Nikki Haley and Vincent Sheheen, candidates for Governor of SC, a look at the 2010 Summer Outing Golf and Party, Under Forty Club update and more.TRANSCRIPT
blueprintwww.columbiabuilders.com July/August 2010
The exclusivemagazine of the Home BuildersAssociation of
Greater Columbia
An Evening wi th Nikki and Vincent 8 Summer Outing Golf and Party10 Home Improvement Show Sept. 24-2615 Under 40 Club Update
blueprintPublished forHome Builders Association of Greater Columbia625 Taylor StreetColumbia, SC 29202(803) 256-6238www.columbiabuilders.com
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FEATURES 6 July Recap 2010 General Membership Meeting
8 Summer Golf Outing
9 Summer Party Outing Rockin’ on the River
10 Home Improvement Show September 24-26
15 Under Forty Club Members enjoy June and July meetings
DEPARTMENTS11 Council News16 Member News19 Upcoming Events
July/August 2010
July/August 2010 BLUEPRINT 5
The Membership of the HBA met for a General
Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 15 at Seawell’s.
We started off the evening with a Builder Workshop on
the change in the Immigration Compliance laws that
will impact many of our members. Special thanks to
Melissa Azallion of Nexsen Pruet, LLC.
The attendance at the meeting was rather large due
to our guest speakers for the evening. We welcomed
Rep. Nikki Haley (R) and Sen. Vincent Sheheen (D),
candidates for Governor of South Carolina. The
candidates were seated next to each other at the head
table and were cordial if not friendly with each other
throughout the meeting. Each was given 10 minutes
to speak and then questions were taken from the
audience. Given the format of the meeting this was a
great way for our members to hear the main points of
each candidates’ platform and to hear them speak in
person. We are sure to hear much more from each of
them in the coming months.
After the candidates spoke, we awarded the 2010
HBA Charitable Foundation Scholarships. Over the
past ten years, the Charitable Foundation has awarded
$230,750 in scholarships to children of HBA members
who meet criteria set for the program. The Charitable
Foundation awarded $33,750 to 33 students in July.
The scholarship program is funded by annual events,
including the HBA Golf Classic and through private
contributions to the Charitable Foundation.
HBA President David Hilburn (right) presents John
Zeigler and Steven Mungo with trophies recognizing
their achievement of the 200d level in the SPIKE Club.
Thanks guys!
Special thanks to our Meeting Sponsor:
Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC
2010 July
Meeting recapgenera l membership
The Membership of the HBA met for a General Membership Meeting on Thursday, July 15 at Seawell’s.
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Susan Atkins, SCA Underground; Doris Blocker, Regions
Bank; Nathan Bocock, Frank B. Norris & Company, Inc.; Bud Cartwright, Cartwright Kincaid, LLC; Kendrick Chiles, Midlands
Realtors, LLC; Summers Duffie, AWS Services; Monty Faile, Edward Jones Investments; Jason Ferrell, REA Contracting;
Jared Fici, Fici Homes & Construction; Gavin Green, The
Mungo Company, Inc.; Jon Hasty, Parker Davis Construction;
Bryan Hause, The Flooring Department, LLC; Clayton Hill, Hill
Custom Homes, LLC; Richard Hitchler, 84 Lumber; Bill Kamins, NNS & K Properties, LLC; Ed McDonnell, McDonnell & Associates, P.A.; Ted McGee, McGee
Real Estate Company; Holly Morrison, Lake Carolina; Matt Mungo, The Mungo Company Inc.; Barbara Scott, Coldwell
Banker United REALTORS; Andy Shelton, Midlands Realtors,
LLC; Brook Smith, Midlands Realtors, LLC; Teri Smith, RBC Bank;
Melissa Sprouse-Browne, Real Estate School of South Carolina;
and Thomas Styron, T & S Construction Co. of SC, LLC.
NewMEMBERS at meeting
Brandon Bogle - Clemson
Rob Branham, Jr. - Clemson
Rebecca Byrd - USC
Maggie Chavous - Winthrop
Cal Coggins - USC
Elizabeth Coggins - College of Charleston
Kelsie Conrad - USC
Cory Cromer - N. Greenville
Richard Gallup - Winthrop
Sallie Gregory - Clemson
Brockton Hall - Clemson
Casey Hendrix - Newberry
Clayton Hendrix - USC
Mark Hermann - USC
Ella Hyatt - Clemson
James Hyatt - Clemson
Sara Kaye Jur - USC
Anna Lehman - USC
Michelle McLeod - Presbyterian
Alex Mitchell - USC
Amanda Mitchell - USC
T. Cruise Mitchell - USC
Cameron Monteith - Clemson
Carly Ogan - USC
Brittney Queen - USC
Kelsie Queen - USC Upstate
Shannon Smith - USC
David Steadman - Clemson
Clayton Walker - USC
Mary Myers Walker - Clemson
Evan Yates - Clemson
Samantha Yeoman - USC
Chelsea Zeigler - USC Aiken
Scholarship Recipients2010 hba Charitable Foundation
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The annual Summer Outing Golf Outing was held on Thursday, June 10 at Golden Hills Country Club. Twenty-six foursomes of HBA
Members and their guests played in the outing. Although it was a rather warm day, everyone seemed to have a great time. Thanks to
everyone who participated and volunteered their time to help especially our Summer Outing Golf Chairman Johnny Fowler and committee
members Bridget Downing, Tim Kehoe, William Sutphin and Macy Long. Also, thanks to the hole sponsors for making this a fun event!
s u m m e rO u t i n g P a r t y
Capital Concrete • Carolina Ceramic Brick Co. • Clark’s Termite & Pest Control • Creative Tile • D.R. Horton • Eco Scapes • Free Times • Gilmore Consulting Services • Guardian Fence Suppliers • Harvey, Casterline & Vallini • Herndon Chevy • Homeowners Mortgage • Lucas Insulation • Mold Stoppers • Palmetto Tile Distributor • Pro Source of Columbia • Rogers, Townsend & Thomas • Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors • SC Electric & Gas Company • Shumaker Homes • Stier Supply • StrucSure Warranty • Sun Shades & Graphics • Sweetridge Homes • Wall 2 Wall Stone • Weaver Systems
Thank You Golf Sponsors!
SuMMER OuTinG GOLf
>>The Rex Thompson Builders team comprised of Eric Thompson, Kevin Glenn, Dusty Greer & Leighton Jenny came in first place for the day with a score of 55.
>>Sponsor DR Horton doled out freshly grilled meats and frozen margaritas as golfers came by their location.
>>In second place with score of 56 was John Curnias, Eddie Yandle, Patrick Dunbar & Greg Sweat of the Boral Bricks team.
>>HBA Membership Committee Co-Chair Kim O’Quinn and volunteer Michelle Rabon Coppock spoke with members and non-members about the importance of being part of the HBA. Great job, ladies!!
>>Holding up the rear with the highest score of the day was the Rogers Townsend & Thomas LLC Team
>>Palmetto Tile had some photographic fun with the golfers as they came by. See some of the pictures they took at our HBA Facebook page.
>>Here’s one of the ways our first place team came in first place. Gotta watch that break, right guys?>>Johnny Fowler of Carolina Ceramic Brick Co. not only sponsored a hole and played on a team, but was this year’s Golf Chairman, Thanks Johnny!
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After the golf outing at Golden Hills, the Summer Outing Party was held on Thursday, June 10 at the Saluda River Club Chickawa Outdoor Center. The Chickawa Center is a beautiful clubhouse overlooking the scenic Saluda River. It features an open-air hall, infinity edge pool, walking trails in the surrounding wooded areas, firepits and many more amenities.
Over 150 HBA Members and their guests attended the party and enjoyed food, drinks and the company of others. Live music was provided by DUBA on the back deck throughout the evening.
Also throughout the evening, we concluded the HBA Cadillac Stag. The reverse-raffle was a fund-raiser for the SC BuildPac. Every 10th number drawn won a box of golfballs courtesy of 2-10 Home Builders’ Warranty. The final ball drawn would win $1,000. When we got down to the final three, however, the participants agreed to split the pot, taking $333 each. Congratulations to David Hilburn, Lynette Landers and John Butcher on their win.
Special thanks to the Saluda River Club for use of the Chickawa Outdoor Center for the event and to Midland Mortgage Corporation and weaver Systems, Inc. for sponsoring the party and serving drinks all night.
s u m m e rO u t i n g P a r t y
>>A look at some members having fun on the deck during the Summer Outing Party.
>>HBA house band DUBA kept everyone rocking on the river.
>>A view of the party from the negative-edge of the pool. >>Members enjoyed the evening around, and standing in, the pool at the Chickawa Outdoor Center.
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CouncilNews
The Columbia Remodelers and HBA Builders members
were invited to an After Hours event on Monday, July
19 at ProSource of Columbia located at 500 Rivermont
Drive in Columbia.
Members were able to walk around the huge flooring
showroom and talk to ProSource representatives about
how their store works for them. Many builder members
who have not been able to check out the facility came
away with a great resource and some helpful knowledge.
If you’re not familiar with what ProSource does, check
them out on-line at www.prosourcefloors.com/columbia.
Thanks to the folks at ProSource of Columbia for a great
After Hours and some wonderful homemade barbeque!
EPA changes dateson enforcement ofnew Lead Paint RuleNAHB continues to seek clarification regarding a June 18 memo, in which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) delayed enforcement actions concerning training and firm certification requirements under the Lead: Renovation, Repair, and Painting rule until Oct. 1.
The issue: While contractors won’t be fined or prosecuted for lack of certification, the lead-safe work practices requirement still stands.
For certified firms and Certified Renovators this delay does not change anything. The delay is more of a problem for remodelers working in pre-1978 homes who are still required to follow the EPA’s lead-safe work practices, even if they have been unable to obtain the EPA-approved training.
The delay grants more time to obtain training and certification for remodelers who have been thus far unable to find a class. However, the EPA has stated it will continue enforcement on work practices. This means remodelers must follow the work practices or avoid working in pre-1978 homes.
To avoid enforcement, contractors must enroll in Certified Renovator training with an EPA-approved training provider
by Sept. 30 with the expectation that the training must be completed by Dec. 31. Remodelers must also apply to EPA for firm certification by Sept. 30.
This enforcement delay does not affect the removal of the opt-out waiver from July 6. NAHB is suing the EPA over removal of this Opt-out provision as of the printing of this article.
The EPA requires all remodelers working in pre-1978 homes to follow the lead-safe work practices. Remodelers will need to:
•Give customers the pre-renovation pamphlet (Renovate Right) and have them sign verification of notification•Set up work area containment•Employ lead-safe work practices, such as using HEPA-filter equipped tools and not using open flames to remove paint.•Conduct thorough cleaning after work is finished•Complete the cleaning verification process
Additionally, this memo does not preclude private citizens from filing lawsuits under the rule. Remodelers still need to maintain vigilance concerning possible liability issues.
Remodelers can search for an EPA-approved training provider or can contact their local home builders association to find Certified Renovator training sessions.
July After Hours at Prosource of Columbia
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CouncilNews
The Membership of the Green Building Council of Greater Columbia met for a Quarterly Membership
Meeting on Thursday, July 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors Training Center on N. Trenholm
Road. Members talked about green building items of concern and enjoyed a pizza lunch.
Our speaker for the meeting was member Stan O’Brien of Paradime Construction, Inc. Stan spent months
comparing the major green building certification programs and how they are similar and different from one
another. His presentation is available at www.columbiagreenbuilders.com (click on “How to go green” and
download the spreadsheet). Thanks to Stan and the many members who helped with this comparison.
The Green Building Council,
Columbia Remodelers and
HBA Builder Members were
invited to an After Hours event
at Hinson Cabinet Company
on Atlas Road on Monday,
June 21. A crowd of about 70
members were in attendance
and enjoyed a great spread of
food prepared by the folks at
Hinson Cabinet Co. and from
Prestige Appliance.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has
honored Mungo Construction for the 2010 Green Project
of the Year for Rosewood Hills in Columbia, S.C.
“This community is a great example of green building done
right while also done affordably,” said Eric Borsting, chair of
the NAHB Green Building Subcommittee. “This should be
an example for other builders to look to when constructing
energy-efficient and earth-friendly housing in their own
communities.”
A Mungo Construction designed and built neighborhood,
Rosewood Hills is a partnership with the Housing Authority
of Columbia and consists of LEED for Home certified
affordable for-sale and rental units. The project is an
example of the Mungo Construction philosophy of “Do
what Makes Sense” that employs the basic principles of
“building green” -- identifying the needs and desires of
their customers, leading to a customized plan to achieve
the goals identified, and supporting the construction of
safer, more sustainable and more durable homes, taking
into consideration both cost of construction and cycle time
of new homes.
Of the award, Mungo Construction Division President
Thom Chumney -- Certified Green Professional and a
LEED® AP Homes – said, “This award is a culmination
of hard work by our staff and a great partnership with
the Columbia Housing Authority. We are committed to
help raising the awareness of the affordability and the
practicality of incorporating more durable and sustainable
procedures into the construction of all homes.”
Rosewood Hills and its builders, Mungo Construction, LLC,
were honored at the 12th Annual NAHB National Green
Building Conference in Raleigh, N.C. On hand to accept the
award for Mungo Construction were Thom Chumney and
Steven Mungo.
July Quarterly Meeting
June After Hours at Hinson Cabinet Company
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CouncilNews
SMC Members,It’s hard to believe that we are now past the mid point of 2010. So far this year we have come together to celebrate our accomplishments in 2009 during our annual REGAL Awards Gala in February. We have had two great quarterly breakfast meetings where we learned valuable tax tips and the latest
in design trends. We have had several educational offerings and our new “Wits and Grits” morning educational seminars have been very popular. We have completed our Biggest Loser Contest and in the process many of our members came together to lose hundreds of pounds and raise thousands of dollars for many deserving charities. A large number of our members responded to our membership survey and many volunteered to work on several committees.
As I look back on what we have accomplished so far this year, I want to thank the many members who have invested their time and energy to help make our Sales & Marketing Council one of the best in the nation. We are fortunate to have so many talented professionals involved in our membership and I personally thank each and every person who has helped make a difference in our council. Looking forward, there are still many great things to come. We are busy planning more educational offerings and we are also working on another major charitable event to benefit St. Lawrence Place for some time in September or October of this year. We are also planning some great program speakers for our two remaining breakfast meetings.
I hope each and every member is having a prosperous year and receiving all the benefits you deserve from being a Sales & Marketing Council member. If there is anything I or any member of our leadership can do to help make your membership a greater benefit to you, please let us know. I thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Chairman.
Sincerely,
Mike LowmanChairman, Sales & Marketing Council of Columbia
CALeNdAr of eVeNTS
- September 14 - Wits & Grits, 9:00 am
- September 16 -September Quarterly Meeting,
Embassy Suites, 8:30 am,RSVP Required
- September 20 & 21 -IRM I Course
SCE&G Office, 9:00 amRegistration Required
- October 12 - Wits & Grits
9:00 am
- October 18 - Selling to the
Active Adult course,HBA Office
- October 19 - Marketing to the
Active Adult course,HBA Office
- November 9 -Wits & Grits
9:00 am
- November 18 -BIG THURSDAY Oyster Roast
- december 2 -SMC Annual Meeting,
Embassy Suites, 8:30 am,RSVP Required
- december 10 -HBA Holiday Ball,
Embassy Suites, 6:30 pm,Ticket Required
reGAL AwardsMark your calendar for the 22nd Annual REGAL Awards Gala to be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Call for Entry details will be available soon along with the *mandatory spreadsheet* required for entry submittal this year. Early-Bird Deadline will be Monday, January 17 with the Final Deadline on Monday, January 24, 2011.
2nd Annual BIGGeST LOSer Competition
The 2nd Annual BIGGEST LOSER competition, held over a
12-week time period, combined a weight-loss competition
and fundraising competition amongst the 74 participants.
Friendly team sabotage, team camaraderie and hard
work contributed to weight loss for some and charitable
donations totaling $3,800! The Weight Loss Team Winners
were The Lite Weights with the Individual Weight Loss
Winner from the same team, Ed McDonnell. The biggest
Fundraising Winners were the Shape Shifters Team “A” and
the Individual Title went to Lori Patrick. Fundraising efforts
benefited the following charities: Nancy K. Perry Children’s
Shelter, Palmetto Health Foundation – Breast Cancer Center,
Salkehatchie Summer Camp – Blythewood/Trinity United
Methodist Church, Special Olympics, and St. Lawrence
Place. Thanks to all for your efforts!
SMC JuNe Quarterly MeetingThe SMC June Meeting welcomed guest speakers from
Builder Design who gave an informative 2010 Trend
Seminar presentation on “Differentiating Your Model
in a Competitive Market”. Over 85 guests attended the
breakfast meeting and $150 was collected during Happy
Dollar Time to benefit the SMC Scholarship Fund. We
look forward to seeing you in September for our next
quarterly meeting.
Special Thanks to our Meeting Sponsor:
SMC ChairmanLetter From Mike Lowman
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NewMembers
July 2010Builder &Builder affiliate MeMBers
Advanced Building Systems124 Misty Pine Ln.
Chapin, SC 29036
Ron Trueblood
Ph. (803) 269-8878 • Fax (803) 732-9964
Perry Bumgarner Construction313 Scarborough Ln.
Lexington, SC 29072
Perry Bumgarner, Jr.
Ph. (803) 754-9802 • Fax (803) 359-0914
July 2010assOciate &assOciate affiliate MeMBers
Blanchard and Calhoun Real Estate11 Laurens St., SW, Ste 201
Aiken, SC 29801
Denise Fulmer
Ph. (803) 643-1018 • Fax (803) 643-3935
CNT Supply – Columbia, LLCP.O. Box 2083
West Columbia, SC 29171
Irby Hipp
Ph. (803) 791-9962 • Fax (803) 791-9964
Coldwell Banker United REALTORS56 Summer St.
Elgin, SC 29045
Mike Taylor
Ph. (803) 354-4324
Edward Jones Investments4611 Hardscrabble Rd., Ste 105
Columbia, SC 29229
Monty Faile
Ph. (803) 419-2106 • Fax (803) 281-2125
First Citizens Bank – Mortgage LoansP.O. Box 11757
Columbia, SC 29211-1757
Ross Andrews
Ph. (803) 463-1453 • Fax (803) 733-2609
Frank B. Norris & Company, Inc.P.O. Box 5836
Columbia, SC 29205
Nathan Bocock
Ph. (803) 256-7555 • Fax (803) 771-0230
Service Printing Company1351 Key Rd.
Columbia, SC 29201
Mel Clarke
Ph. (803) 799-6461 • Fax (803) 499-1720
Southeastern Construction Solutions, LLC234 Leventis Ln.
Lexington, SC 29072
Alex Perez
Ph. (803) 873-8203 • Fax (803) 356-0950
T & S Construction Co. of SC, LLC7615 Painedale Dr.
Columbia, SC 29223
Thomas L. Styron
Ph. (803) 917-6587 • Fax (803) 736-4197
Window World of the Midlands, Inc.1401 St. Andrews Rd., Ste 110
Columbia, SC 29210
Kim Sutton
Ph. (803) 750-0066 • Fax (803) 750-0628
August 2010Builder &Builder affiliate MeMBers
S.W.A.T. Team Construction, LLC117 Ivyfield Rd.
West Columbia, SC 29170
Mr. Abraham Andrade
Ph. (803) 518-5373
August 2010assOciate &assOciate affiliate MeMBers
Allen Tate Mortgage 190 Knox Abbott Dr.
Cayce, SC 29033
Laura Evatt
Ph. (803) 832-7040 • Fax (866) 908-4875
Coldwell Banker United, REALTORS566 Spars Creek
Elgin, SC 29045
Mr. John Smith
Ph. (803) 315-2899
Russell & Jeffcoat Realtors, Inc.5219 N. Trenholm Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
Ms. Margaret-Ann Ashburn
Ph. (803) 252-2525 • Fax (803) 343-2620
Russell & Jeffcoat Reators, Inc.P.O. Box 1536
Columbia, SC 29202
Mr. Fred Reichardt
Ph. (803) 252-2525 • Fax (803) 343-2620
Welcome New Members
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The under Forty Club is in full swing
and interested in welcoming more
members to participate. The group
meets the third Thursday of each month and
extends an open invitation to any HBA members
who are interested in meeting with us and joining
in our recruitment and association participation
efforts. We have several events planned for the
remainder of 2010 so there’s still time to get involved.
Need additional information? Contact Chairmen, Owen
Edwards or Cory Lorick, with Midland Mortgage Corp. and
be sure to look us up on Facebook.
under Forty Club members enjoy their June meeting at Pawleys Front Porch in 5-Points
Members have a meeting on July 15 at Thirsty Fellow leading up to the HBA Meeting that same evening.
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MemberNews
rebate on richland Co.sewer tap fees for HBA MembersAs previously notified Richland County Council approved
a temporary reduction in sewer tap fees for the County’s
Broad River Regional Sewer System from $4000 to $3000
effective June 15, 2010. The action by Council is a result of a
lawsuit filed by the Home Builders Association in September
of 2007. Richland County had passed an ordinance in March
of 2007 raising the sewer tap fees from $2200 to $4000.
The legal action funded by the Home Builders Association
resulted in the reduction of sewer tap fees as well as a
refund to HBA members of $1000 per tap purchased by HBA
members from July 1, 2007 to December 31, 2009 totaling
$88,000.
HBA members that purchased sewer taps since January 1,
2010 will be refunded $1000 per tap “upon application”.
The deadline to apply for refunds is October 7, 2010. An
application for refunds is available at the HBA Office.
The sewer tap fees will increase from $3000 to $3500 on
August 16, 2011; and increase from $3500 to $4000 on
July 16, 2013.
Your license may be expired!If you are a licensed residential builder in the South
Carolina, you will not receive a license renewal notice.
The SC Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation
stopped mailing notices this year. Look at your license.
It could be expired. To check on-line, visit https://verify.
llronline.com. Select “Licensee Lookup” and then select
“Residential Builder” from the drop-down menu or click
on “Builders License Status Check” on the Links page at
ColumbiaBuilders.com.
Home Builders Institutehires Beau McLeod asregional Coordinatorfor South Carolina, Georgia Home Builders Institute (HBI) recently announced that
Beau McLeod, has joined the organization as a Regional
Coordinator for the C-CORE program in the South Carolina
& Georgia. McLeod brings with him a background with the
Home Builders Association, managerial experience in the
building supply industry and experience as a congressional
employee for Congressman Joe Wilson.
As Regional Coordinator, McLeod will supervise the day-
to-day operations for the C-CORE (Construction-Coaching
Opportunities to Reach Employment) sites in the SC/GA
and will serve as the primary point of initial contact for the
juvenile justice and education systems involved with the
program.
“Beau McLeod is a strong addition to the HBI team,” said
Fred Humphreys, president and chief executive officer of
Home Builders Institute. “He has a wide range of relevant
experience and a commitment to helping youth that
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will prove valuable to the overall success of the C-CORE
mentoring program.”
Funded by a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of
Justice, the industry-sponsored Construction-Coaching
Opportunities to Reach Employment (C-CORE) mentoring
program will match 5,000 youth aged 16 to 18 with over
1,600 mentors recruited from Home Builders Associations,
NAHB Student Chapters, other business organizations and
the local community.
Mentoring will be career-focused to help improve job
placement and retention in home building industry-related
careers. In addition to creating positive peer relationships,
the program aims to reduce repeat offences and youth
involvement in substance abuse, truancy and other high
risk behaviors, while improving job placement and retention
opportunities.
For more information about the C-CORE program, or to
become a mentor, visit www.hbi.org or call (803) 543-1305.
Lake Carolina welcomes NewVice President of MarketingLake Carolina is proud to announce Holly Morrison
has joined the Lake Carolina team as vice president of
marketing.
“We couldn’t be happier to
have Holly on board with us,”
said David Tuttle, president of
Lake Carolina Development.
“She brings an energetic mix
of industry knowledge, proven
talent and poise to our team
and I look forward to seeing the
positive impact her presence
will have on our community.”
Morrison comes to Lake
Carolina with seven years
experience and a strong
background in real estate
marketing. Prior to working at
Lake Carolina, Morrison worked
with The Cliffs Communities,
where she directed marketing strategies for eight luxury
wellness resort communities throughout the Carolinas.
Morrison also helped announce Tiger Woods’ first U.S.
golf course design while working with The Cliffs in 2007.
“Lake Carolina is a beautiful community and offers a
great lifestyle,” said Morrison. “I’m looking forward to
working with the Lake Carolina team and getting more
involved with the Greater Columbia community.”
Morrison, who worked as the marketing manager at Sea
Island before joining The Cliffs, also served as head of the
advisory board for Sea Island Magazine, helped launch
the grand reopening of The Cloister hotel - a Mobil five
star and five diamond property - and executed sales
events with notable personalities such as Harry Connick,
Jr., George Bush, Sr., Tiger Woods and Geoff Ogilvy.
Morrison graduated Georgia State University in Atlanta,
G.A. with a degree in Business Management and
Marketing.
MemberNews
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IndexofAdvertisers
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty ...............................................................17BP Barber ............................................................................................18CNT Supply ..........................................................................................16Carolina Ceramics Brick Company ........................................Back CoverHanson Brick & Tile .............................................................................18Palmetto Homes & Land Realty ..........................................................16Sadler & Company ................................................................................3SCE&G ...................................................................................................2S.W.A.T. Team Construction ................................................................16
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* Monday, aug. 30 HBA Board of Directors Meeting, 4:00 p.m., HBA Office
* thursday, sept. 1 Ambassador’s Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m., HBA Office
* Monday, sept. 6 HBA Office Closed in observance of Labor Day
* tuesday, sept. 14 After Hours at Creative Tile, West Columbia, 5:30 p.m.
* Wednesday, sept. 15 Under Forty Club, 5:30 p.m., Location TBD
* thursday, sept. 16 SMC Quarterly Meeting, 9:00 a.m., Embassy Suites
* sept. 20, 21 Understanding Housing Markets & Consumers course, SCE&G Lexington
* thursday, sept. 23 Home Improvement Show Preview Party, 6:30 p.m., Cola. Metro Conv. Center
* sept. 24 – 26 Home Improvement Show, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center See the insert in this newsletter or visit www.columbiaremodelers.com for exhibit space
* Monday, Oct. 18 HBA Golf Classic, Ft. Jackson Golf Club See the insert in this newsletter or call (803) 256-6238
The Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia
through the generosity of its members will build a home
for the Denny Family. Brian Denny suffered a serious
injury at work on March 15, 2010. Brian, an employee of
Stock Building Supply in Columbia, had a C3/C4 injury. He
currently is paralyzed from his shoulders down. Brian and
his wife, Jessica, have two beautiful children, Kendall, 7
years old and Cooper, 5 years old.
The totally accessible home will be built in Fisher’s
Woods in Northeast Columbia on a lot donated by C & C
Builders of Columbia, Inc. and will be known as Lagniappe
(pronounced LAN-yap) meaning “a little something
extra” or “an extra or unexpected gift”, kind of like a little
blessing.
“We feel that the Lord has definitely given us a ‘lil lagniappe
by blessing us with this house - it’s more than we ever
dreamed, and we’re so thankful!”
–The Dennys
To learn more about Brian’s story please visithttp://www.caringbridge.org /visit/briandenny
Contributions toward the construction of the home can
be made payable to the HBA Charitable Foundation with
a note for Lagniappe, P.O. Box 725, Columbia, S.C. 29202
the HBA of greater Columbia Charitable Foundation, Inc. qualifies as an exempt organization under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations under that Code. Federal tax ID # 570966151.
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