October 2013 Newsletter

October 2013Volume 21

Number 10

M A S T E R B U I L D E R S A S S O C I A T I O N O F P I E R C E C O U N T Y

MBA PIerce Makes Strides Forward in 2013 pg. 3 / Third Annual Chili Cook Off pg. 4 / MBA Pierce Annual Report 2012-2013 pg. 6-14 / Exclusive Builder Member Benefits pg. 19

The National Association of Home Builders broadcast its fall construction forecast on October 2, and the news

was good. Despite the current government shutdown and overseas uncertainties, US homebuilding has turned the corner and projections are that by the fourth quarter 2015, national production will be back to 94% of the “normal” levels of 2001-2003. While for several years housing was behind the economic recovery curve, things have shifted and housing is once again leading the recovery as it has historically out of past recessions.

“The cards are in play for a decent and fairly strong recovery in 2014 and particularly in 2015,” said NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. “From the standpoint of GDP growth, housing has been a plus, growing at two, three and four times the rate of the rest of the economy in recent quarters.” Helping to spur the housing rebound was a double-digit increase in home prices over the past year, driven in part by tight inventories of new and existing homes for sale and gradual gains in employment.

Another bright spot is rising household formations that were delayed during the downturn as college graduates and young professionals were forced to move back in with their parents or double up as roommates. At the height of the housing boom, the U.S. was producing 1.4 million additional households every year. That figure plunged to 500,000 during the depth of the recession and today is now back up to 700,000. Those intending to buy a home within the next six months has reached an all time high.

However, Crowe cited several headwinds that are impeding the recovery. “Credit conditions are much tighter

now, builders are increasingly facing labor shortages, lot supplies are growing tighter, building material prices are rising, and inaccurate appraisals are hurting home sales” he said. “You can’t charge more than you can get an appraisal for,” Crowe added. “Even though we are seeing price increases in labor, land and materials, 36 percent of builder recently said they had lost at least one sale over

appraisals coming in below the cost of production.”

A Solid Outlook NAHB is forecasting 924,000 total housing starts in 2013, up 18 percent from 783,000 units last year. Single-family production is expected to rise 17 percent this year to 629,000 units, jump an additional 31 percent next year to 826,000 and surpass the 1 million mark in 2015. Meanwhile, residential remodeling has returned to previously normal levels of the early 2000s and remodeling

activity is expected to register a modest gain this year over 2012.

All Markets Are LocalLooking beneath the national numbers, Robert Denk, NAHB’s assistant vice president for forecasting and analysis, stated that now that housing has entered a new stage in the healing process, local economic conditions are dictating the pace of recovery.

The gradual and steady housing recovery now underway across the land will bring nationwide housing starts to 71 percent of normal by the fourth quarter of next year and 93 percent of normal by the end of 2015, Denk said. Washington State is projected to hit 94% -100% of normal in that time frame.

NAHB CONSTRUCTION FORECAST – RECOVERY CONTINUES

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MBA PIERCE MAKES STRIDES FORWARD IN 2013

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As I head into the last quarter of my term as your President,

I would like to thank you for your help in making 2013 a great year for MBA of Pierce County. There have been many changes in the last twelve months,

including creating a new Builders Group; adopting a new association logo; achieving the construction of the House for Hope, a wonderful new way for MBA to reach out and help our community; revamping MBA’s Member Recognition Awards; and more. All of these things have been a group effort and the committees, Councils and members who have helped with all of what MBA Pierce accomplished this past year should be proud.

I have met the Presidents from all of the builder associations across Washington throughout the year, and learned from them about how their respective associations are recovering from the recession and figuring out how to adjust to housing’s “new normal.” MBA Pierce is well on its way.

When I took the oath to serve as your President, I stated that I wanted to guide this organization in a direction desired by you, the members, and continue our focus on membership growth and helping to guide legislative policy changes at the city, county and state levels which will help to increase efficiencies, reduce our cost of doing business, and ultimately increase profitability for all of your businesses. 2013 has seen that happen! Thank you for your input and contributions to making MBA Pierce grow.

I also believe we have more power in numbers on the legislative front by working with other local HBA’s more directly outside of quarterly BIAW meetings. Sharing successes and perceived failures with one another can only breed efficiencies into our daily efforts as we lobby bureaucrats and regulators to help the building industry recover. I have been a member of other associations for years and a participant in their government affairs efforts, and I am proud to say that MBA of Pierce County’s government affairs program is second to none. By combining efforts and resources with the HBA’s around us where we can on regional legislative issues, we can only grow stronger. The MBA of King & Snohomish Counties is welcoming a new Executive Officer in November and has reorganized its government affairs staff, and I look forward to strengthening regional efforts to promote housing with them while at the same time strengthening MBA Pierce’s membership and role in Pierce County specifically.

MBA’s Board of Directors will hold a Strategic Planning Session in October to identify and prioritize goals for MBA over the next three years. In addition, there is a Long Range Planning Committee developing recommendations regarding 5 and 10 year goals. I hope you responded to the NAHB survey sent to all of our members asking your opinion about how MBA ifs doing for you – if you did not, please feel free to contact me or the Executive Officer, Tiffany Speir, with any thoughts you have. The only way to make this the association you want is to let us know what that looks like.

Planning has begun for several exciting new MBA Pierce events in 2014 – a public auction and crab feed and, for the first time in ten years, a Street of Dreams! I invite you to jump in and help make these events the success I know they can be. The homebuilding industry is back on the way up, and MBA Pierce is ready to work with you to make your business succeed.

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THIRD ANNUAL CHILI COOK OFF

At the September General Membership Meeting, MBA’s 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off hit an all time

high with more chili’s and more participation than ever!

2013 Participants included the Builders Group, Remodelors™ Council, Golf Committee, The Sponsorship Campaign (TSC), Membership & Spike Committees, Legislative Strategy Committee, Education Committee, and the President’s Ball Committee. The event also included representatives from MBA member benefit partners Associated Petroleum Products, EPK & Associates, Builders Digital Experience (BDX), and BIAW. Cook-Off Co-Chairs Scotty Lee Wilson and Chris Lockhart were superb emcee’s throughout the night as they introduced committees and mingled with the crowd.

There can only be ONE winner in each category, and here they are for 2013:

Best Tasting – Bazooka Babes (President’s Ball)Best Team Spirit – Big Kahunas (Golf Committee)Most Creative – John’s Chili Joes (Design Professionals Council)Hottest Chili – Texas Chili Widow Makers (Spike Club)

Thank you to the Chili Cook-Off sponsors, AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet (Presenting), BEVMO! (beverages), and Team Me Up Scotty (Cookbook)

See you in 2014 for more competition and more chili power!

Bazooka Babes John’s Chili Joes

The Big Kahunas Texas Chili Widow Makers

MBA Staff

Executive CommitteeKurt Wilson

President

Board of Directors

MBA Mission StatementThe Master Builders Association of Pierce County is an organization consisting of home building professionals and related service providers. We promote the interests of the home building industry through membership involvement, legislative action, networking and education while striving to maintain the highest ethical standards.

Volume 21, Number 10 Dimensions is published 12 times per year: monthly in Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. by the Master Builders

Association of Pierce County, 1120 Pacific Ave, Suite 301, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Copyright 2013 by Master Builders Association of Pierce County. Opinions expressed are

those of the authors or persons quoted and not necessarily those of the MBA. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from the publisher.

Laureen SkrivanVice President Treasurer

Joe Zehnder2nd Vice President

Leslie JensenVice President Secretary

Rick HjelmImmediate Past President

Lifetime DirectorsDan Abercrombie, Al Berger, Terry

Brink, Rick Brunaugh, Robert Camp, Bud Crest, Sean Comfort,

Bob Coyne, Ray Dally, Bob Denomy, Jeff Edwards, Mike Fast CGR, Lyle Fox, Steve Garitone,

Dave Graff, Buzz Grant, Glen Graham, Harold Hansen, Dave Hendrickson, Clem Johnson, Rebecca Jones, David Kelly,

David Litowitz, Todd Lord, Bob Lund, Ann McLaren, Bob Mickey, John Miller, Merrit Nelson, Susie

Nelson, Les Rhea, William Schuur, Jr., John Slott, Pat

Steffan, William Triquart, Doug Vieselmeyer, Dick Wegner, Rick Yorkk, Jim Yurina, Joe Zelazny

Lifetime State DirectorsRobert Camp, Don Cash, Lyle

Fox, Steve Garitone, John Slott

Official Publication of: Master Builders Association of Pierce County1120 Pacific Ave., Ste. 301, Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: (253) 272-2112 Fax: (253) 383-1047www.mbapierce.com [email protected]

Tiffany Speir- ext. 104 Executive Officer

Kawehi Marshall, CGA, CGP- ext. 105Events & Education Director

Jeremiah Lafranca- ext. 101Government Affairs Manager

Local DirectorsErnie Dittmann, Josh Dunn,

Dennis Gregory, Ron Hendrickson, Leslie Jensen, Cathi Mahan, Joe Maxwell,

Bob McClellan, Tessa Miller, Gary Pedersen Mike Schwartz, Steve Shattuck

CGR/CAPS, Erle Thompson, Tim Yokes, Duke York CGR/

CAPS

State DirectorsKent Arola, Mike Fast CGR, Dan Garber, Steve Garitone, Ron Hendrickson, Rick Hjelm CGR/CR, Randy Kruse, Gary

Patterson, Matt Rock, Tom O’Connor, Corey Watson

National DirectorsBob Camp , Mike Fast CGR,

Lyle Fox, Susie Nelson (Alt), Pat Steffan (Alt.)

Kim Taylor- ext. 103Member Benefits DirectorLaura Haworth- ext. 102

Communications & Marketing Manager

Lifetime National DirectorsRobert Camp, Ray Dally, Mike Fast CGR, Lyle Fox, Jim Yurina

2013 Election UpdateGeneral Election: Nov. 5

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County endorses housing-friendly candidates at the local, state

and national levels for every election.

HOUSING IS NEITHER A DEMOCRATIC NOR A REPUBLICAN ISSUE.

IT IS AN AMERICAN ISSUE.

By supporting housing-friendly candidates on both sides of the aisle, MBA Pierce will continue to open doors

at county and city hall and will remain one of the most powerful and respected organizations in Pierce County.

Election endorsements:Jason Whalen (Lakewood Pos. 3) John Simpson (Lakewood Pos. 5)

John Hopkins (Puyallup Dist. 1 Pos. 2) Steve Hastings (Puyallup Dist. 2 Pos. 2)

Marilyn Strickland (Tacoma Mayor) Victoria Woodards (Tacoma at Lg. Pos. 6) Robert Thoms (City of Tacoma District 2)Joe Lonergan (City of Tacoma District 5)

Connie Bacon (Port Commissioner)


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You are invited to:2014 Elected Officials’

Reception

Thursday, December 5, 20135:00 - 7:00 p.m.

MBA of Pierce County Office (1120 Pacific Ave., Suite 301, Tacoma)

Complimentary catered hors devours, beer and wine will be provided.

RSVP by Dec. 3 to Jeremiah Lafranca at 272-2112 ext. 101 or [email protected]

The Master Builders Association of Pierce County (MBA Pierce) is proud to host an evening reception for association members and

leadership to meet with city, county and state elected officials from throughout Pierce County who will be serving in office in 2014.

Evening Sponsors:Law Office of Robert Denomy

Quadrant Homes

From The Executive Officer: MBA Pierce Milestones

On February 1, 2013 the MBA building was purchased by PPM Investments out of Seattle. This has resulted in a great financial

shot in the arm for the association, rebuilding its reserves, as well as freeing it up from potential significant costs for building maintenance and improvements. It also has given staff the ability to focus exclusively on serving you, the members.

As part of the sale, MBA Pierce signed a four year lease with the buyer to remain in its current space (1120 Pacific Ave., Suite 301.) There are many benefits to MBA Pierce being located in downtown Tacoma, and there are no plans to move at this time.

MBA Pierce launched a new logo and brand in April 2013. Members were given a CD with the new logo and instructions on how to use it, as well as bumper stickers and window clings for your company’s use. Special thank you to Colin Magnuson Creative for the newly designed logo and to our PR Committee for working on this project.

MBA Pierce President Kurt Wilson was recognized by the Business Examiner in August 2013 in their annual “40 under 40” event. Kurt was recognized for his leadership at MBA Pierce and Soundbuilt Northwest.

MBA Pierce remains one of the largest associations in NAHB federation, ranking 36th largest in the country (up from 46th largest in 2008!) as of July 31. MBA Pierce continues to provide a full range of member services even though it is staffed at roughly 50% compared to other associations with the same number of members. How is that possible? Because of you! Your dedication and involvement in MBA’s activities, Councils and committees has kept up energy and momentum and preserved the integrity of MBA’s programs. Thank you.

Government Affairs

2012 and 2013 brought many issues to MBA Pierce’s government affairs program. March’s Housing Forum saw over 100

attendees and featured NAHB Senior Economist Dr. David Crowe and Washington State Housing Expert Michael Luis discussing local, regional and national housing progress toward recovery. In

May, MBA Pierce hosted Todd Britsch (New Home Trends), Kelly Wharter and Pat Hillyer (Umpqua Bank) and Mark Furman (Heritage Bank) in a presentation that highlighted the pending lot shortage in our area that may result in an artificial housing price hike in the near future. Over 50

members and government representatives heard firsthand the facts about available raw land, building lots currently with preliminary plat approval, and recorded lots in our area and how quickly the inventory is being absorbed. Both presentations affirmed that while the numbers are not as dire as those in King County in the short term, there is a problem related to housing lot availability for MBA Pierce’s members since so much of the buildable lots are being held by national builders or banks and are thus not on the market for other builders to use. As a result, there will soon be a housing shortage in the Puget Sound region and prices will reflect that.

MBA Pierce welcomed a new Government Affairs Manager, Jeremiah Lafranca, in September. Jeremiah works in the 23 cities

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across Pierce County tracking issues affecting you and your industry peers. He joined a core group of dedicated MBA members and Executive Officer Tiffany Speir on the government affairs team that is widely recognized as one of the strongest in the state.

MBA Pierce staff and members met with city mayors and key land use and building staff throughout the year to keep open dialogue channels with every jurisdiction in Pierce County. In addition to its internal monthly Legislative Strategy Committee, MBA also hosted its long standing Forum Meeting, where members can meet face to face with building officials, department directors, and more to talk about issues making construction unnecessarily costly, time consuming, or difficult.

Key issues addressed in the past year included updates to local Shoreline Master Program; land use and binding site plan and associated development permit extensions; impact fees; educating governments on the positive economic impacts of housing, local transportation planning; on-line government permitting systems; getting a universal building permit form designed and accepted by many Pierce County jurisdictions; and working toward a system where once a stock plan has been approved it will be accepted by other cities or the County.

Builders Group

In 2013, after many discussions recognizing the need to launch

a member resource that would focus directly on builders’ and general contractors’ needs, members took the reins and

succeeded. MBA Pierce’s Builders Group is intended to allow for an opportunity for builders to network, share common business challenges, and expand their product and general business knowledge. The steering committee who helped this group get started includes Kent Arola, Lyle Fox, Bob McClellan, Gary Patterson and Mike Schwartz.

In March, the MBA Pierce Builders Group held their first meeting at Charlie’s Restaurant in Puyallup. Over 20 builder members were in attendance and speakers gave a presentation on the newest BIAW member benefit,

MBA PIERCE ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013

Building Industry Insurance Program (BiiP). During the year, the Group also held a networking event at the Tacoma Rainiers for perspective Builder Members and hosted a meeting with several local banks to answer over 25 Builder Members’ questions as to how to secure the financing they need. Banks in attendance discussed current rates, what they look for in an application, and more.

Current Builders Group plans include hosting annual “Builders Bid Breakfasts” at which suppliers and vendors can meet face to face with Builders’ purchasing agents to find out what the builders expect when seeking materials and services; holding meetings where builders can get into the nuts and bolts of how to manage money, write up realistic bids for homes, identify the key names at utilities and permitting agencies to streamline permit and inspection services, and more.

Design Professionals Council

The Design Professionals Council had a remarkable year, reaching their 50 member milestone in

June! This is partly as a result of the hard work the DPC’s Development Committee does securing interesting and educational speakers and locations for meetings. At their April meeting, at Earthwise Salvage they had more than 50 members attend.

In collaboration with Selden’s Home Furnishing, the Design Professionals Council (DPC) members worked together to stage the 2013 MBA Pierce House for Hope. In a very short time frame, the committee worked through the design process and had it completed by the May 10 VIP night .

The DPC continues to work with Clover Park Technical College to involve student memberships in the Council. The Council has three current student memberships and two members who recently transitioned from student status to full MBA Pierce memberships.

DPC staging House for Hope

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Remodelors™ Council

This year the Remodelors™ Council (RC) launched a new Steering Committee. The purpose of this committee is to help set procedures

and guide the Council forward and to take care of administrative issues for the Council so Council meeting can focus on topics of interest to RC members and meeting host’s presentations.

The RC continued its community outreach efforts by supplying the Mary Bridge Tree House with a

playtoy for children staying at the Tree House. RC members also participated in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Rebuilding Together’s 2013 Ramp-a-Thon, and performed hundreds of hours of community service on an individual basis.

The 2013 Remodeling Excellence Awards was one of the best ever. With 16 companies entering 48 projects in 22 categories, the judges had their work cut out for them. From beautiful top hat rose centerpieces to our MC in a full tuxedo, top hat and tails, our Committee and sponsors embodied this year’s theme – “Puttin’ on the Ritz. Some of the local REX winners moved onto win awards at the State level with the BIAW Remodeling Excellence Awards - MBA Pierce members won 14 of the 23 categories!

In late September, the Remodelors Council held their 16th Annual Tour of Remodeled Homes. This year, 300 guests visited eleven homes from seven different remodelers. Thank you to the Tour sponsors- Milgard Windows and Doors, Puget Sound Energy, the News Tribune, Team Me Up Scotty and Columbia Bank. With every year, a portion of the proceeds goes to the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital.

The Council is still #5 in the nation and #1 in their size group with the National Association of Home Builders.


2012-2013THANK YOU COMMITTEE &

COUNCIL CHAIRSDesign Profesionals Council

John Sullivan, Olympic Landscape & Design

MBA Forum MeetingRick Hjelm, Phase II General

Contractor, Inc.

Golf CommitteeCathi Mahan, First American

Title & Escrow Co. Denise Sokol, Chicago Title Co.

President’s Ball CommitteeSusie Nelson, Century Insurance

Services, LLC

TRC Sponsorship CampaignDan Garber, United Wholesale Supply

Cathi Mahan, First American Title & Escrow Co.

Legislative Strategy CommitteeSean Comfort, AHBL, Inc.

Membership CommitteeErnie Dittmann, ServiceMaster

of Tacoma

Spike Club Sue Zimmerman, Horiuichi Zimmerman Bartells, P.S.

Public Relations CommitteeJosh Dunn, South Sound Magazine

Remodelors CouncilSteve Shattuck, Shattuck &

Associates, Inc.

Tour of Remodeled HomesTara Waits, Phase II General

Contractor, Inc.

Built Green Steering CommitteePam Warner, Green Dog Enterprises

Builders GroupKent Arola, Gary Patterson,

Lyle Fox, Mike Schwatz

2013 REX Awards

RC Meeting



Membership

In late January, MBA Pierce was notified that because of

its members’ efforts to retain the current members and recruit new members, MBA Pierce ended 2012 with 683 members and 77.8% retention – an increase of 26 members and MBA’s best retention numbers since 2008! MBA also

qualified for membership incentive dollars from the National Association

of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) totaling $2500 for our participation in - and success at - the Beat 2011 Membership campaign.

Also in January, the MBA Pierce membership recruiters traveled to Las Vegas for the 2013 International Builders Show as part of the association’s recruiting incentive trip. Thirty three MBA Pierce members and their guests were a part of the trip this year! Plans are set for MBA Pierce to once again have a strong presence at the 2014 International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bath Industry Show as recruiters are working towards earning their 2013 incentive!

The MBA Pierce Membership/Spike Club Committee had wonderful opportunities to connect with new and prospective members at events at the Seattle Thunderbirds (courtesy of Allstate Benefits), the Tacoma Rainiers (courtesy of ServiceMaster of Tacoma), and a Meet & Greet at the Loose Wheel

in Puyallup which brought out over 32 new and prospective members!

MBA Pierce and the Tacoma Rainiers partnered again for Member Appreciation & Retro Check Distribution in July. Along with event sponsors Associated Petroleum Products and Horiuchi Zimmerman Bartels, PS, more than 100 MBA Pierce members returned to Cheney Stadium for a great night of baseball and fun.

In addition to enjoying the game, MBA Pierce members got their first chance to pick up their Retro checks from MBAs’ GRIP (Group Retrospective Insurance Program) and BIAW’s ROII (Return on Industrial Insurance Program.) MBA Pierce members received 367 checks from the two Retro programs and returned more than three quarters of a million dollars to members through the GRIP and ROII programs ($757,472.09 to be exact.) WOW! We want to double the size of this event next year – put a reminder on your calendar and don’t miss the fun on the party deck in 2014!

Member Benefits Partners

With 2014 and new Health Care Reform requirements

fast approaching, MBA Pierce began offering Health Care Reform 101 classes in the summer. These classes were an overview of new and upcoming changes for companies (including those with fewer than 50 employees) from EPK/Capital Benefit Services, the exclusive broker for the BIAW Health Insurance Program. Key aspects of health care reform are

discussed as with emphasis on how the changing health insurance environment will affect business, employees, and family.MBA Pierce began offering products/services from two new Benefit Partners in 2013:

Builders Digital Experience (BDX): In today’s world, 90% of new home buyers start their search online. Builder members now have a new - and exclusive - opportunity to market their homes and communities at no cost on MBAPierce.com. Powered by NewHomeSource and BDX, the MBA Pierce website is now a top resource for people looking for new homes and new home builders in the Tacoma/Pierce County area. Take a look at examples of these listings on www.mbapierce.com located on the top right corner under “Find New Homes in Pierce County.” As members of MBA Pierce, both production and custom builders – and remodelers! - can now jump into the electronic world to promote their product and services on an even footing with companies that have huge advertising budgets – at no cost!

BIAW’s Building Industry Insurance Program (BIIP): This is an exclusive member benefit which allows members the opportunity to purchase insurance products through BIAW member insurance agents at competitive prices. Currently, BIAW member agents offer Builders Warranty, General Liability, and Builder’s Risk insurance products.

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Parr Lumber Co.www.parr.com

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AAA KARTAK Glass & ClosetAccess Windows

AHBLAlaska USA MortgageAlbert Lee Appliances

Allstate BenefitsAPEX Engineering

Approach Management ServicesAssociated Petroleum ProductsBetter Homes & Gardens Real

Estate-Pacific CommonsBlue Dolfin Interiors

BMC WestBob Denomy Attorney at LawEPK/Capital Benefit ServicesCentury Insurance ServicesContract Furnishings Mart

Chicago TitleClear Channel

Cobalt MortgageColumbia Bank

Contour CountertopsCrescent Lighting Supply Inc

CW Title & EscrowEd Selden Carpet One Evergreen Drywall &

ConstructionFournier Insurance Solutions

GlassmanGray Lumber Company

Honey Bucket (NW Cascade)Horiuchi, Zimmerman, Bartels,

PSHyland Cabinetworks

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Landmark DesignLennar Northwest

Lutz TileMBA Built Green

Milgard Windows and DoorsNewland Communities (NASH

Cascadia Verde, LLC)Omega Custom Homes

Parr Cabinet OutletParr Lumber Company

ProBuildPrudential Contact Corp. Realtors

Puget Sound EnergyQuadrant Homes

Rainier View RooterRebuilding Together South Sound

Security National MortgageServiceMaster of Tacoma

Sound GlassSoundBuilt Northwest

South Sound Magazine Steeler Inc.

Sterling Bank Home Loans-Gig Harbor

Tacoma RainiersTeam Me Up Scotty The News Tribune

The Pipe Guys The Truss CompanyTicor Title Company

Valley Supply Company / Simpson Strong Tie

Veterans United Home LoansWatterson Excavation Inc.

Weir’s ApplianceWeststar Pacific Mortgage

THANK YOU 2013 SPONSORS

House For Hope

At the beginning of the year, MBA Pierce partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) Tacoma to bring financial support to the organization in 2013 from sale proceeds of MBA Pierce’s House for Hope.

Communities in Schools’ mission is to provide children with community-based resources in order to help them learn, stay in school, and prepare for life. Much of that assistance comes in the form of academic tutoring, but CIS Tacoma also offers various enrichment programs, such as basketball, cooking, and arts and crafts.

General contractor SoundBuilt NorthWest built the home and oversaw the coordination of collecting labor and materials donated by MBA Pierce members. The House for Hope’s groundbreaking was on January 7. On May 10, the 2013 House for Hope opened at VIP night. MBA Pierce’s leadership, Communities in Schools Tacoma leadership, House sponsors, and students from Mt. Tahoma High School who will benefit from the House all attended and enjoyed the evening, the House, and wonderful refreshments. The home was opened to the public and listed for sale beginning on May 11, 2013 as part of the MBA Pierce Parade of New Homes.

During construction, over seven subcontractors visited Mt. Tahoma’s shop class and taught the students about how they could pursue careers in the home building industry after graduation.

On June 5, Communities in Schools (CIS) Tacoma awarded the Master Builders Association of Pierce County (MBA Pierce)

the “Hands Up” award for their work with the 2013 House for Hope at CIS’ annual luncheon. The award recognizes businesses and organizations who have made a significant contribution to students’ success in learning, or who have influenced or advocated for community support by empowering their students to stay in school and achieve in their lives.

By June 14, there were two full price offers on the table. The ultimate buyer is a local active duty veteran and his family. They requested assistance for the closing cost, and $5000 of their $6,500 required closing cost were covered by the escrow company. In addition, the sales agent waived her sales commission to maximize what revenue would go to CIS Tacoma.

THANK YOU to all sixty of the House for Hope volunteers and sponsors! You can learn more about the House and its member sponsors at www.2013houseforhope.com

Community Involvement


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House for Hope Groundbreaking

Student field trip to House for HopeMBA donation to CIS Tacoma


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MBA Pierce has long been involved with the annual Festival of Trees, which benefits the

Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital through the sale of luxurious Christmas trees that are accompanied by all kinds of gifts, trips etc. In 2012, MBAPC was recognized as a platinum level sponsor ($10,000+) due to the amount of in-kind contributions made by members. This year, the MBA’s Remodelors™

Council volunteers helped tree designers erect their trees and 10 x 10 displays at the event site – this has become an essential contribution to the Festival’s success. Thank you to the 25 MBA RC volunteers who helped out on November 27. In addition to those who helped at the Festival of Trees’ Designer Day, a number of MBA members also sponsor trees themselves, making a difference to children at Mary Bridge every year.

In November 2012, MBA Pierce Members volunteered at Pierce County Career Day, an event that reaches more than 2,000 high school students interested in construction by providing interactive exhibits from more than 100 exhibitors. This event is hosted by the Pierce County Construction Partnership.

Members participated in handing out backpacks, judging a dog house competition and handing out scones and coffee to exhibitors. For more information on Career Day and the Pierce County Construction Partnership, log onto http://

buildingyourcareer.com.

MBA Pierce members participated in the Annual “Walk a Mile in HER Shoes” fund-raising event for the Pierce County Domestic Violence Prevention Center on May 3, 2013. The MBA Miracle Milers and the DPC Doo-Walkers raised almost $1,500 in donations and was one of the largest groups in attendance. Here’s a breakdown how your donations help support the agency:

• $25 donation is one shift for their on-call advocates• $50 donation covers two prevention and education trainings that are offered to local middle schools and high schools• $100 donation is a one-hour session with a master level therapist

Events

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MBA at the Festival of Trees

MBA at the Festival of Trees

MBA at Pierce County Career Day

MBA at Walk a Mile in Her Shoes


MBA Pierce held a Fall ‘12 and a Spring ’13 Parade of New Homes. The first, held October 13-14 and 20-21, featured

21 builder homes at a wide range of price points. Highlights included Built Green® certified homes, outdoor living spaces, open master suites and more. Two homes sold during the parade. Attendees also got an opportunity at each home for up to the chance to win a get-away weekend at the Iron Springs Resort in Oregon. This event was sponsored by Tehaleh Communities, AAA KARTAK Glass and Closet, Tacoma-Pierce County Built Green® and MBA Pierce.

An additional eleven homes were showcased May 11-13 and May 18-19 in the Spring Parade of New Homes. This Parade featured the 2013 House for Hope, a project with 100 percent of labor and materials donated by MBA Pierce members and benefitting Communities in Schools Tacoma. Each visitor was given the opportunity to “Enter To Win” a getaway to Iron Springs Resort. Cupcakes and Almond Roca give-aways were available for mothers at each of the homes for Mother’s Day. The Spring Parade was sponsored by Puget Sound Energy, Tehaleh (Newland Communities,)Tacoma-Pierce County Built Green®, Sterling Bank, Team Me Up Scotty, Veterans United and MBA Pierce.

Popularity of MBA Pierce member events were also back on the rise. After several years of “Black Tie Blue Jeans” events in recognition of the rough housing market specifically and slow economy overall, in 2012 the holiday dinner was ramped up once more into the semi-formal awards banquet for our Annual Presidents Ball and Installation of Officers. MBA Pierce members also revamped and improved the a member recognition awards program, featuring seventeen awards categories (many new) to recognize members of the association for their dedication and service both to MBA and the community.

Once again, the MBA Pierce Golf Classic was a huge success. This year we returned to Lipoma Firs with more than 180 golfers who enjoyed samples of beverages, snacks and prizes from our sponsors. The event sold out mere days before the big day which has not happened for two years. We hope to see you all next year!

Kurt Wilson sworn in as President

MBA’s January GMM

MBA’s 2013 Golf Classic

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MBA Pierce Staff- Who to Contact at MBA Tiffany Speir, Executive OfficerExecutive Committee, Board of Directors, Finance/Investment Committee, Legislative Strategy Committee, Tacoma-Pierce County Built Green™ program, Awards Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Strategic Plan Group, Bylaws Committee253.272.2112 ext. 104 [email protected]

Kim Taylor, Member Benefits DirectorRetro Program (GRIP, R0II) Membership Committee, Spike Committee, Retention Committee, Benefit Programs. 253.272,2112 ext. 103 [email protected]

Kawehi Marshall, Events & Education DirectorRemodelors™ Council, Education Programs, Sponsorship Campaign, Event Committees, 253.272.2112 ext. 105 [email protected]

Laura Haworth, Communications & Marketing ManagerNewsletter Publication & Advertising, Design Professionals Council, Public Relations Committee, Community Outreach Programs, Website, Directory, Social Media253.272.2112 ext. 102 [email protected]

Jeremiah LaFranca, Government Affairs ManagerLegislative Strategy Committee, MBA Forum Meeting, City Government Issues, Builders Group253.272.2112 ext. 101 [email protected]


August 21-September 2, 2014Chinook Meadows (Bonney Lake area)

Featuring a NEW Participating Vendor Trade Show on site!

Seeking interested sponsors, suppliers, and vendors now –

to find out more, contact Kawehi Marshall at 253.272.2112 ext. 105/[email protected]

Attention Members: Announcing the 2014 MBA Pierce Street of Dreams!

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General Membership Education & Events

October 15General Membership Meeting

Builder Appreciation Best Western Puyallup

620 South Hill Park Drive

October 24Industry NightSouth Sound

Magazine Idea House506 24th Avenue Northwest,

Gig Harbor

October 30Sponsorship Appreciation Lunch

Mama Stortini’s 3207 E Main, Puyallup

November 19General Membership Meeting

Location: The Vault (above Steel Creek, Tacoma)

1114 Broadway, 2nd floor

Design Professionals Council5:30 p.m. - 2nd Thursday

November 14 Signature Design & Cabinetry

911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma

January 9Wren & Willow, Inc.

5104 N Pearl St, Tacoma

February 13Hope Furnishings

117 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma

March 13Olympic Landscape Design

& Irrigation5620 112th St E, Ste 230, Puyallup

Remodelors™ Council6 p.m. - 4th Tuesday

October 22Milgard Windows

965 54th Ave E, Fife

November 26Albert Lee Appliances

4124 Tacoma Mall Blvd

January 28PARR Cabinet Outlet

3500A 20th Street, Fife

February 25AAA KARTAK Glass

and Closet Corp.3060 96th St S, Lakewood

(REX Sponsor)

Log onto www.mbapierce.com for latest calendar updates

SILVER SPONSOR SPOTLIGHTS: LAKEWOOD FORD & AAA KARTAK GLASS & CLOSET CORP.

ABOUT LAKEWOOD FORDLakewood Ford, Lakewood’s Premier Ford

Dealership is very proud to present our wide selection of New, Used, Ford Certified, Cars, Trucks, Vans,

and Sport Utilities. Lakewood Ford also stocks a Grand Inventory of Import and Domestic

vehicles in all Pierce County. Our Certified vehicles are inspected by Lakewood Washington’s best mechanics and our selection is second to none. Our sales staff is master certified and will make the car buying experience as hassle free as possible. Our Fleet Department is also here to serve you with a variety of Commercial Trucks, High Cube Vans, Flatbed Trucks, Service Trucks, Cargo Vans, Work Trucks, Dump Trucks and many more configurations at the most competitive prices.

www.lakewoodford.net

ABOUT AAA KARTAK GLASS & CLOSET CORP.AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet was founded 1956

in Seattle, by Jerry Kartak who built a strong business by making his motto: “Immediate Service” a reality. Today, AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet, Washington is made up of three distinct corporations owned and operated by the same Kartak family .

We offer the very best value for glass shower doors and enclosures, closet shelving, glass windows, flat glass, and mirrors in the Puget Sound, with world class service and quality that are both Faster & Better. Our team consistently maintains our hard earned reputation for professionalism, honesty and integrity with every business endeavor. We find and achieve win-win situations for all: customers, team members and suppliers, while operating in an encouraging and inspirational family atmosphere.

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As the evolution of health care reform continues throughout this year and in to next, no doubt there

are many uncertainties in the health insurance market and businesses are being tasked to understand the requirements being placed upon them. In order to hopefully dispel the rumors that we continue to hear in the marketplace, we thought it was important to send each of you an email outlining the facts of what you can expect next year from the BIAW Health Insurance Trust.

Fact: The BIAW Health Insurance Program has been given the approval from the Washington Insurance Commissioner’s office to continue as one of the very few “bona fide” association health plans in the state of Washington post health care reform. Click here for more detail. As part of your due diligence, feel free to ask other association health plans that may present themselves as an option for your employee benefits, if they can provide a similar approval letter.

Fact: The BIAW Health Insurance Program was used as the example for all other association health plans in the market as the path forward if they wished to gain approval in 2014.

Fact: Many other association health plans in the state of Washington will face difficulties in continuing to operate beyond 2014 in their current format.

Fact: The BIAW Health Insurance Program has been on the forefront of health care reform policy on both a state and national level and is well suited to guide our entire membership with resources and advice from the most basic health care reform related questions to the most complex.

Fact: The BIAW Health Insurance Program will be a great place for employers of all sizes to access competitive pricing and comprehensive benefits plans that will fit all budgets for many years to come.

Fact: The BIAW Health Insurance Program greatly values your participation in the program, is honored to have your business and will continue to work hard to provide you with the industry’s best pricing and service.

We understand that health care reform places challenges upon your business, but rest assured that we are here to assist you every step of the way. Please feel free to contact our team directly with questions or concerns that you may have.

Another GREAT Benefit of the MBA of Pierce County!

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EXCLUSIVE MBA BUILDER BENEFITS


FROM THE BUILDERS GROUP

MBA Pierce has exciting news for our Builder members–new exclusive benefits

designed to help you save money, promote and build your company in the Pierce County market. Read below to learn more about each benefit and take a look at the enclosed flyers for more specific information on our newest offerings–Builders Digital Experience (BDX) and Building Industry Insurance Program (BiiP).

Builders Group-The Builders Group was formed at the request of builder members who wanted a forum just for builders for education about topics of relevance to builders and networking within their own peer group. The group currently holds quarterly meetings for Builder members and plans other topic specific meetings as requested by its members. Contact the MBA Office for more information about upcoming Builder Group meetings or events. Save the Date: November 14, 2013 is the next Builders Group Meeting–watch for more details about topics and location.

Your Builders Group Steering Committee includes (left to right) Mike Schwartz, Kent Arola, Lyle Fox, and Gary Patterson. Let them know what you want in 2014 out of the group!

BIAW Rebate Program-Available to both Builders and Remodelers, this member benefit allows you

to earn rebates from more than 35 nationally known companies. When you participate in this program, every home you build can earn you rebate checks! Go to www.HBArebates.com to learn more and sign up. Start earning your rebates now by 1.Register 2.View the calendar & deadlines 3.Submit your claim. No receipts are necessary to process your rebate claims – it really is that easy!

Builders Digital Experience (BDX) Endorsed by the Builders Group-List your homes, communities and/or company at no cost to you on a nationally searched listings website for home buyers. New construction builders (spec, custom, build on your own lot, builders with “deals” and quick move-in properties) receive basic listings at no cost. BDX also offers website development, mobile marketing capabilities, interactive floor plans, photo realistic renderings, video production, email services, social media packages and innovative sales technologies. Check out current listings by MBA Pierce members at www.mbapierce.com and click on the orange “Find new homes in Pierce County” button in the upper right corner.

Building Industry Insurance Program (BiiP)-BIAW’s BiiP is an exclusive member benefit which allows members the opportunity to purchase insurance products such as Builders Risk,

General Liability and Builders Warranty through BIAW member insurance agents at competitive prices. Check out the enclosed flyer and contact an MBA Pierce member agent for more information or quotes or contact BIAW Special Projects Coordinator Karen Hall at 800-228-4229, ext 137.

THANKS FOR RENEWING*

TOP 25 RECRUITING SPIKES

TOP 25 ALL TIME SPIKES

* Per NAHB Active Spikes as of 8/31/2013 Spikes that have recruited in

the past 12 months.

Per NAHB Spikes as of 8/31/13

313.5310.5306.25280.5241197182172.25166163.5157.5138.5132.2513212595.593.5756665.255753.2545.7545.540.25

Pat SteffanSusie NelsonRick HjelmSteve ShattuckRandy KruseCathi MahanSue ZimmermanGordon NeuKurt WilsonLyle FoxMichael FastRebecca JonesKent ArolaDuke YorkGary PattersonTom O’ConnorDan GarberJoe MaxwellScott ServenJosh DunnTim YokesLynne HillErnie DittmannLaureen SkrivanBill Tucker

Dave Graff *Steve Garitone *David Litowitz *Pat SteffanSusie NelsonRick HjelmCarri Litowitz *Steve ShattuckRandy KruseRobert CampCathi MahanWilliam Schuur JrDave HendricksonSue ZimmermanGordon NeuKurt WilsonLyle FoxMichael FastRebecca JonesDuke YorkKent ArolaGary PattersonFred BrownWayne ManganMatt Rock

626.25545.75332.5313.5309303.75285279.25239211196.25193.5184.25181170.5164.5162.5157.5138131129.75124.5121.5118.5102

Members 65+ YearsMiller Building Enterprises Inc

Members 40-44 YearsColumbia Sheet Metal Inc

Members 25-29 YearsCamp Corporation

Members 20-24 YearsChoice Carpentry Inc.Contractors Flooring SupplyBrunette Masonry

Members 15-19 YearsMayer Built Homes IncPacific Concrete Construction IncClover Creek Electric IncBerg Equipment & Scaffolding Co IncRenewal Remodels and Additions

Members 10-14 YearsAqua Rec’s Fireside Hearth & Home dba Aqua Rec’s, Inc.Integrated Concrete Systems, Inc.Habitat for Humanity - Tacoma/Pierce CoSteelhead Communications IncHenderson Bay Construction IncHomeStreet BankEcosolaire’Contour CountertopsMaxCARE of Washington IncEvergreen Tree Experts LLC

Members 5-9 YearsAbove the Board Construction, IncGray Lumber CompanyRPD (Rickabaugh Pentecost Development LLC)

Renewal Remodels and AdditionsDWF DrywallClosets By Design SeattleBusiness ExaminerNewton Plumbing Inc

Members 2-4 YearsClover Park Technical College-Residential ConstructionDanard Electric IncHome Makeovers Made Simple dba Met TacomaPremier Builders & Associates IncWorkForce Central-Pierce County Construction PartnershipAult Electric Co., Inc.

Members 1st Year RenewalR 4 Construction LLCBailey FenceShea HomesLennar NorthwestPresidential Homes

*per NAHB as of 8/31/2013

* no longer acttive named member of MBA Pierce

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