Vol. 21 Issue 9 September 2017

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE BIAW Education Calendar Building Industry Insurance Program Calendar of Events Committee Reports Certifications Foundation Dinner Sponsors Local Member Discounts Member Rebate Program Mission Statement NAHB Member Discount Opportunities National Purchasing Program Peer to Pier Cruise Renewing Members September Member Mixer Shop the BIAW Health Insurance SICBA Leadership Skagit Speedway Family Night Spike Club SWHB Leadership

Kick Off for the 2017 SICBA Home Tour will be at our September 7th Member Mixer from 5-7pm. Wear your favorite jersey and jeans, preview the homes on the tour and mingle with the builders and your fellow SICBA members at Railroad Pizza & Pub at 122 S Spruce St. in Burlington. (Click Here) Pizza, salad and breadsticks will be served and Thursday night football will be on the big screen! Please RSVP by September 1st at www.SICBAEvents.com This year’s Home Tour features eleven homes by nine local builders located in Langley, Oak Harbor, Mount Vernon, Burlington, Bow and Clear Lake. Come discover the newest trends in home technology, innovative products and home design. Get inspired, meet the Builders and satisfy your curiosity!

TAKE THE TOUR SEPTEMBER 8TH, 9TH, OR 10th!

2016 BEST OF TOUR – BYK CONSTRUCTION, INC

To purchase tickets for the SICBA Home Tour and to download the Digital Home

Tour Guide and Map, visit www.SICBAHomeTour.com

SICBA Member Discounts & Rebate Programs: “Members Do Business With Members”

Pat Rimmer, Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington - 10% discount on products & services to all SICBA members!

NAHB Member Advantage - Through GM additional $500 off new vehicle, $1000 off fleet: NAHB Member Advantage $500 off new vehicle purchase.

Redeem at: Blade Chevrolet and/or

Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family. Additionally, 15% off Service, Labor & Parts.

Allstate Annette Booth Agency - Special rates and

under- writing benefits for all SICBA members on employee benefits.

Steam Hosting - 10% off mobile friendly website. (360)

202-7600

Craftstove of Western Washington - SICBA members

receive 10% off all your purchases & services at Craft Stove ''Let our Family warm your family''!

Burlington Automotive – 10% off Parts and Labor on

your vehicle repairs.

List your company here, too. Call or email

SICBA 360-757-6916 or info@sicba.org for

details

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SOUTH WHIDBEY HOME BUILDERS 2017 OFFICERS

President - Dave Johnson Vice President - Jim Thelen Secretary - Sally Paul

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member - Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS) Associate Member - Tiane White Associate Member - Matt Kukuk

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GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS

SICBA recognizes these SICBA members for their commitment to professional growth.

They have earned and renewed the following NAHB Designations: Certified Graduate Associate (CGA) Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Graduate Master Builder (GMB) Certified Green Professional (CGP) Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)

Kevin Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Terri Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Charles Locke, CGP, CAPS; Back In The Woods Works Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Jay Roberts, CGB, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP, Master CGP; CVH Inc Chad Gailey, CAPS; Dihedral Builders LLC Jim Hall, CGP; James Hall and Associates, Inc Kyra Hall, CAPS; James Hall and Associates, Inc Jeff Hanson, CGP; Northwest Timber Frames Inc Sam Brode, CAPS; Samuel’s Repair & Remodel Bob Moe, CAPS; Triple R Framing and Drywall Bob Johnson, CGP, CAPS; Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile Dan Wickstrom, CGP; Wickstrom Construction Inc Ron Wright, CGP; Wright Construction & Design Inc Scott Yonkman, CAPS, CGP; Yonkman Construction Inc

Many more SICBA members are currently in the process of renewing or earning their designations!

"We are your neighbors and community

leaders, providing education and

support for building industry

professionals. We promote jobs for

local people by encouraging

homeownership, sustainable growth,

environmentally conscious building

practices and community stewardship

for

Skagit and Island Counties."

To “shop” the BIAW Health Plan, contact Brynn Riggins at McGregor Insurance

Agency. (360) 299-0949/ 853-5073

Or Dennis Poppe at Builders Insurance Group at

(425) 246-0973

THE REWARDS YOU GET FROM YOUR

SICBA MEMBERSHIP ARE EQUALLY

PORPORTIONAL TO YOUR

INVOLVEMENT IN THE ASSOCIATION.

GET INVOLVED AND GROW YOUR

BUSINESS AND PRESENCE IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

2017 OFFICERS President – Dave Hillman 1st Vice President – Jay Roberts 2nd Vice President – Bob Shupe Secretary – Roy Mureno Treasurer – Josh Baldwin Immediate Past President – Josh Baldwin

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member – Curtis Banta Builder Member – Martha Rose Builder Member – Gary Wray Builder Member – Kim Piazza Associate Member – Ben Sousa Associate Member – Kris Tully Associate Member – Dee Dee Swartz Associate Member – Lori Manduchi So. Whidbey Home Builders Rep. – Charles Locke

2017 STATE DIRECTORS John Piazza (Life), Dottie Piazza (Life), Rick Tremaine (Life), Bob Moe (CAPS, Life), Scott Rainwater (Life), Bob Johnson (Life, CGP,CAPS) Ted Clifton (Life, CGB,MCGP), Josh Baldwin, Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP), Chris Deasy, Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS), Gary Wray, Patrick Hayes, Roy Mureno, Dave Hillman, Barry Harter, Martha Rose

2017 NATIONAL DIRECTORS Dottie Piazza (Senior Life,), John Piazza (Senior Life), Bob Moe (Life, CAPS), Ted Clifton (CGB,CGP, MCGP), Martha Rose, Barry Harter Alternate Directors: Bob Johnson (CGP,CAPS)

SICBA LIFE MEMBERS The late Gordon Koetje Sr., Joe Souza, the late Ben Westberg, Marlene Westberg, Ann Brooks, Bruce Johnson, Don Wetsch, Dottie Piazza, Dennis Taylor, Rick Wibbens, Ed Stanton, John Piazza Sr and the late John Whitney

SICBA OFFICE STAFF Executive Officer—Wayne Crider Membership Director – Elli Haddick Events/Marketing Coordinator – Lianna Neyens Finance – Rayna Moe

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Take advantage of these great discount programs from the National Association of Home Builders!

Your membership SICBA entitles you to these great discount programs through NAHB Member Advantage. Save money and support the HBA by

signing up! www.nahb.org/ma

Racing to 500 Members SICBA FAMILY NIGHT @ Skagit Speedway

Saturday, September 16, 2017 Gates open at 5pm. Races start at 7pm

Join us for a family fun night at the races! Bring your family, friends and maybe a potential member!

Help SICBA hit 500 members in 2017. By signing up a new member you will also receive a

free ticket to the Peer to Pier Cruise Sept. 29th.

SICBA members receive discounted tickets for Skagit Speedway's Season Championship and

Fireworks Show on Sept 16!

Discounts Tickets are:

Family passes: $20 for 2 adults and up to 4 children (7-14yrs old)

Single tickets: $10 each

Must present this coupon at will call window for above prices.

See you there!

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Spike Members are the lifeblood of our association. These are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. Here’s how you become a spike: You earn 1 spike credit for each new member, 1 credit for the first year they renew and ½ credit each renewal thereafter. Thank you to everyone listed below, we appreciate your efforts! THE NAMES IN BOLD HAVE RECRUITED A NEW SICBA MEMBER IN

2017 AS OF OF JULY 31ST

Grand Spike (1,000 – 2,599): Bob Moe, CAPS – 1,414 Kevin Kartak, CAPS – 1,974.5* Dennis Poppe – 1,364.25* Statesman Spike (500 – 999): Bob Johnson, CAPS, CGP – 774.5 Patrick Hayes, CGP – 826.5* Shelli Lucus-Kennedy – 738.75*

Super Spike (250 – 499): John Piazza Sr – 474 Dottie Piazza – 343.5 Scott Rainwater – 268.5

Royal Spike (150 – 249): +Don Wetsch – 242 Scott Yonkman, CAPS – 219.5 Ron Wallin – 178 Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP – 166.5 Scott Corzine, CGA – 159*

Red Spike (100 – 149): +Rick Wibbens – 137.5 +Ed Stanton – 124.5 Kym Kelly – 132.51 Martha Rose – 116.75* Barry Harter – 119.5 Thom Richter – 112

Green Spike (50 – 99): Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP – 93.5 Keith Swanson – 72 +Dennis Taylor – 63.5 Chris Deasy, CAPS, CGP – 66 Brian Gentry – 65

Life Spikes (25 – 49): Ben Burton – 46 Josh Baldwin – 48 Gary Wray – 43 Zane Morrison – 43 Charles Locke – 34.5 Dennis Boe – 35 Dave Hillman – 26.5 Jim Spane – 26.5

Blue Spikes (6 – 24): Paul Woodmansee – 22 Deb Bundy – 17.5 Ron Wigal – 16 Tim Garrison – 15.5 Michelle Grovdahl – 12.5 Dave Johnson – 12 Tiane White – 12 Joe Woodmansee – 11.5 Curtis Banta – 11.5 Randy Heagle – 11.5 Roy Mureno – 11 Jim Hall – 11 Jim Thelen – 11 Dan Wickstrom – 10.5 Barry Van Sickle – 10 Nate Kaplan – 9.5 Kris Tully – 9.5 Chad Fisher – 9 Dee Dee Swartz – 9 Troy Lautenbach – 8.5 Peggy Shultz – 8 Ed Perry – 8 Sam Brode – 7.5 Bob Shupe – 7.5 K. Garl Long – 7 Evan Holzknecht - 6

Spike Candidates with new members in 2017: Kris Yaun – 2 Jeff Lervik – 3 Jeremy McCullough – 3 Dan Barnhart – 1 Hans Grovdahl – 5 Mark Sommers – 1 Lonnie Barber – 1 Steven Dahl – 1 *Also recruits in other local associations. +Life SICBA member

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Thank you for Renewing July 25th – August 28th, 2017

One Year Plus: All Sides Finished Builder, General; Remodel Cleaner Guys Asbestos / Lead / Mold; Cleaning / Janitorial Services; Fire & Water

Damage Restoration; Mold Inspection & Removal; Restoration

CRH Engineering Engineering; Inspections; Structural Engineering Enchanted Florist Retail florist Reese Alexandria Homes LLC Builder, Custom / Single Family; Multi-family; Remodel Skagit Plumbing Bath & Kitchen remodel; Plumbing Contractors Five Years Plus: Blue Chip Concrete LLC Concrete Contractors; Countertops Fine Line Painting NW Inc Painting Contractors / Suppliers; Pressure Washing; Power Washing –

moss, mildew and roof cleaning Northwest Timber Frames Inc Builder, Custom / Single Family; Post & Beam / Post Frame; Spec Swift Electric Inc Electrical Contractors Ten Years Plus: City of Oak Harbor / Bldg Div. Municipal / City Government

Langley Builders LLC Builder, Custom / Single Family; Multi-family; Speculative; Built

Green® Program Participant; Land Developer

Skagit Roofing Roofing Contractors / Suppliers United Site Services Portable Toilets; Rental Equipment; Septic / Sewer Service & Supply Fifteen Years Plus: All Spaces LLC Cabinet / Millwork; Doors / Millwork

Guardian Security Systems Inc Security / Alarm / Fire / Sound Systems Peoples Bank Financial Services Seattle Lighting Fixture Co Kitchen & Bath Dealer; Lighting Sales / Service Skagit Readymix Concrete Contractors; Concrete Ready-Mixed; Insulating Concrete

Form (ICF); Sand & Gravel Suppliers

USI Courtesy-Burnham Closets / Storage; Glass Sales / Service; Kitchen & Bath Dealer Valley Construction Builder, General; Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP) Twenty Years Plus: Hedlund Builders Inc Architects & Designers; Builder, Custom / Single Family; General;

Remodel

Kreider Construction Builder, General; Remodel; Certified Renovation, Repair,

Painting (RRP) Scimitar Construction Concrete Contractors; Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep;

Foundations; Builder, Custom / Single Family

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Events Committee Chair is Kim Piazza Join us for our Home Tour kick off Member Mixer at Railroad Pizza & Pub 5:00 to 7:00 pm on September 7, to kick off the 11th Annual SICBA Home Tour. The theme is Jerseys and Jeans, so wear your favorite team’s jersey and of course jeans. Pizza, salad and bread sticks will be provided. Register for this event beginning August 1st at www.SICBAEvents.com. The home tour this year runs September 8, 9, 10 and consists of 11 homes in Skagit and Island Counties. Judging for these home will take place earlier on the 6

th and 7th, so ribbons for the winners will be

presented at the Member Mixer. If you have a home in the tour, make sure to attend and invite your homeowners, and sub-contractors so you can receive your ribbons to display.

Membership Committee Chair is Dee Dee Swartz Check your mailbox! We mailed you all the details for September FUN: Help us kick-off the Home Tour on Thursday, Sept 7

th and bring a prospective new member

with you. All SICBA members are invited to take advantage of discounted tickets to Skagit Speedway on Saturday, September 16 AND all 2017 new members and recruiters qualify for the “Peer to Pier” Cruise, Friday September 30 leaving from Anacortes at 4:30. Recruit a new member and receive your exclusive cruise tickets! Please invite others to be part of the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association – we are counting on your help! Be proud of your membership; display SICBA decals at your business and on your vehicles. Contact the SICBA office if you would like additional decals and/or electronic logos. We need your help! As we enter SICBA’s Fall Membership Drive, we need more members like you. It’s easy to do – SICBA is a group that shares a common set of values and beliefs. We don’t all know each other, but we surround ourselves with people who believe as we do. And you do business with people/companies that share your set of values and beliefs. Compare your Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable list with the current SICBA membership directory on the website, or call Elli. Are you doing business with companies that are not current members of the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association? Now is the time to invite them to become members. Why should they join? For the same reasons you are a member. People don’t buy what you do, but why you do it.

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SICBA / BIAW Education Calendar

Class Dates between 06/8/2017 and 09/07/2017

For a list of our available courses and descriptions see http://www.biaw.com/education_classdescriptions.aspx

September 2017 Class Title Location Sept 7, 2017 11:00am - 1:00pm ABC’s of Claims Management – for ROII-Select participants SICBA Office

For registration and course details: contact: AmandaF@Biaw.com or visit: biaw.com

(Renewals Continued) Twenty Five Years Plus: Mobile Music Unlimited Communication / Cellular Phones; Security / Alarm / Fire / Sound

Systems; Vehicle Sales / Accessories

Thirty Years Plus: Cascade Natural Gas Corporation Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning; Utilities; Built Green®

Program Participant

LB Construction of Whidbey Island Inc Concrete Contractors; Builder, Post & Beam / Post Frame P & L General Contractors Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Metal / Steel Western Forest Products Building Material / Lumber / Hardware; Cabinet / Millwork; Trusses

& Floor Systems Yonkman Construction Inc Architects & Designers; Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS);

Decks; Siding Contractors; Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single

Family; General; Post & Beam / Post Frame; Remodel; Built Green®

Program Participant

Charter Member: Brown-McMillen Real Estate Real Estate Sales / Appraisals; Certified Renovation, Repair,

Painting (RRP) Miles Sand & Gravel Concrete Contractors; Concrete Ready-Mixed; Sand & Gravel

Suppliers

(Committee Reports Cont.) Share why you are a member, invite them to become part of SICBA and to support the industry that supports all of us. Membership Application are available by clicking here or call if you want us to mail or email you printed applications. Home Tour Committee We have 11 custom homes on the 11

th Annual SICBA

Home Tour this year! We hope to see lots of SICBA members on the Tour this year. You can even ride in style with a Limo Tour ticket! The limo tour is Saturday for the Skagit County homes and Sunday for the Island County homes. Both limo tours include lunch, wine, beer and snacks! Tickets are available for Tour online at www.SICBAHomeTour.com

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER SICBA MEMBERS!!!

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SICBA’s Calendar of Events

September 2017

Sept 4th: Labor Day. SICBA office closed Sept 7th :Member Mixer Kick-Off for the SICBA Home Tour. (Click Here) Sept 8th, 9th and 10th: SICBA Home Tour Sept 12th: Advisory Council Meeting, SICBA 3:45 pm Membership Committee Meeting, SICBA 4:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting, SICBA 6:00 pm Sept 16th: SICBA Night at the Races. (Click Here) Sept 29th: SICBA Peer to Pier Cruise. (Click Here)

To RSVP for any of the events, go online to www.sicbaevents.com and make your reservations. You can

also call the SICBA office at360-757-6916 or toll free 888-497-4222, or email info@sicba.org

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REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER SICBA MEMBERS. THEY ARE REGISTERED, BONDED

OR LICENSED AS REQUIRED.