RICK OAKLEY, CGR CApsCreative Interiors/Re-Bath

NOVEMBER 2009

The Official Publication of theSouthwestern Indiana Builders Association

2175 N. Cullen Ave Evansville, IN 47715 812-479-6026www.SIBAonline.org

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pAIDPermit No. 1848Evansville, IN

President's Message...

Providing Safe, Affordable Housing Since 1948

"A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes."

- Mark Twain

For our last SIBA meeting of the year, I look forward to the opportunity of thanking the many people responsible for making this association what it is today. Even through a tough year with many roadblocks to maneuver, we remain a strong group that understands the importance of affordable housing for our community. Without our staff, officers, board of directors, associates, committee members and their leaders, and leaders-in-waiting (general membership) , we would be nothing but a bunch of people getting together once a month. We need to salute each other.

It is hard to believe that the year (from hell for many) is almost gone. We started with tremendous financial uncertainty from the stock market, and shortly thereafter came an ice storm that shut the area down. Days for some, weeks for others. Past history has not been useful in trying to forecast the future. Many outside forces have made it very difficult to run our businesses as we have in the past. I doubt there are many who will be sorry for this year to pass. But it will.

I would like to share an article that was sent to me that I found very timely for my business and my attitude. After several attempts to identity him/her, I’m still unable to credit the author. The article is dated July 17, 2009. I hope this information is useful. See you at the November 10 membership meeting!

See "The New Normal" page 16

GOT CEUs?WE DO!

SIBA SEMINAR6 hours for Contractor Licenses3 hours for Real Estate Licenses

DECEMBER 8ON-THE-SPOT

LICENSE RENEWALSee details on pg 19Registration pg 17

Remodelers at ECLCMonday, November 23rd

Registration pg 6

NOVEMBER 2009Page 2 ACTION NEWS

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2009 OFFICERs

presidentRick Oakley, CAPS, Creative Interiors/Re-Bath

Vice presidentShane Clements, Eagle Const. & Dev.

TreasurerJim Thomas, Bank of Evansville

secretarySean Miller, Benthall Bros., Inc.

Immediate past presidentJohn Elpers, John Elpers Homes

Executive DirectorBill Pedtke

sTATE DIRECTORsBill Badger, Sr.Shane ClementsJeff HappeBill Kattmann

2009 COMMITTEE CHAIRs

MEMBERsHIpJeff Happe, Happe & Sons Construction

sIBA REMODELERsRyan Heltsley, Crawford Door & Dock

pARADEShane Clements, Eagle Const. & DevelopmentTraci Woodruff, Fifth Third Bank

GOLF OUTINGsDanny Davis, Davis Homes

LEGAL ADVIsORShannon Frank, McCray Lavallo Frank & Klingler

CODEsRon Dauby, Dauby Construction, Inc.

pOLITICAL ACTIONCarl Shepherd, Shepherd Construction

sCHOLARsHIpBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.

QABsMike Zehner, Zehner Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORsBUILDERsChip DormeierJeff HappeDennis MessingerTim Scheu Brian Stevens Daniel TemmeMike Zehner

ACTION NEWs is the Official Publication of the Southwestern Indiana Builders AssociationAdvertising Information available upon request.

ExECUTIVE OFFICEs

2175 N. Cullen AvenueEvansville, Indiana 47715

phone: 812-479-6026Fax: 812-479-6340

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sIBAonline.org

AssOCIATEsChris CollinsTom McDanielKevin O'DonohueJohn Schneider, Jr.Ted Ubelhor

REMODELERsRyan HeltsleyNina Lance

sIBA sTAFF

ExECUTIVE DIRECTORBill Pedtke E-mail: bpedtke@SIBAonline.org

AssOCIATION sERVICEs DIRECTORShannon French Holt E-mail: sholt@SIBAonline.org

Rick OakleyJoe Schmidt Sandy Smith JonesMike Zehner

IBA LIFE DIRECTORsAlan BosmaRon DaubyBob Hatfield*Steve HeidornLarry Koch

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* denotes Past State President

The information provided in this publication is for informational purposes only. Due to complexities of applicable building codes, construction applications, and facts specific

to each situation, individuals should consult with a qualified contractor regarding specific construction needs or concerns.

SIBA does not guarantee acceptance by any member nor does it guarantee any products or services offered by MMIC or Logan Lavelle & Hunt. SIBA recommends that members perform their own due diligence and consult with appropriate advisors regarding all insurance products

and programs.

NATIONAL DIRECTORs Carl Shepherd (Life Director), Jeff Happe

Shane Clements, and Rick Oakley, CAPS

Damien ScheesseleDavid Schroeder*Carl ShepherdSandy Smith Jones Ted Ubelhor

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NOVEMBER 2009Page 4 ACTION NEWS

Thepedtke

perspective

byBill pedtke

I recently had a person tell me about a home builder they knew. Said they didn’t care for the builder too much. “Everyone’s different”, I permitted, “nobody likes everybody.” I was hoping this was generalized enough to end it before things got ugly.

In a flash, they proceeded to tell me that the builder simply had “too much ego”.

A builder with too much ego? Is there such a thing?

Of course builders have ego. Almost all successful entrepreneurs do. It’s how they survive the rest of the population. Perhaps there used to be entrepreneurs without an inflated self-image. But if there were, the state of the economy has thinned them from the herd.

Following this pattern of thought, today’s home builders might be the only ones capable of surviving the hardships of the industry. And there are many hardships that come with this business. And the hardships keep coming – based on anything from product developments, to no-growth preferences.

I recall one attorney speaking to a group of builders. He commended them because in his opinion, residential construction crossed more parts of the law than any other industry. That’s one reason there seem to be so many regulations.

Another is that the end-user is rarely present at the time policies are determined. This means the builder, or land developer, is required to put up a fight for future residents. Typically, it’s one dude against a large group. The most wise lawmakers are ones who appreciate future residents, although silent, the same as boisterous remonstrators.

If one listens to no-growthers only, development has become unacceptable in any form. A larger portion of the community that benefits from the growth, is hardening against the growth – especially if it’s remotely near them. I hear so many forms of the same message - how bad new development is. Usually it’s cloaked in the form of traffic congestion, spot-zoning, or lack of need. And it usually comes from those are already causing congestion. Afterall, the new folks aren’t there yet. How can we blame them?

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a supporter of development speak in favor of the positive features it can bring – you know, jobs, tax base, jobs, improved safety, and jobs. Maybe everyone who sells supplies and services to new construction should attend the same meetings, and voice how important their job is these days. Just a thought.

Except there wouldn’t be near enough room or time to hear from all those who livelihoods depend on construction moving forward.

And in case you’re thinking, it doesn’t matter, think again. Maybe it does matter. And maybe it matters a whole lot.

From just two years earlier, new home starts have been reduced by 2/3. The work and business hasn’t been lost to a competitor. Not lost to another community with better tax abatement. Nor another country. This work is simply gone! Customers are uncomfortable, and choosing not to buy.

I wonder how many other industries would survive if their workload were cut to 1/3, meanwhile everyone’s margins are trying to outlast the buyer’s demands. I’m hearing more and more that “something-for-nothing” has grown into “something-BIG-for-nothing”.

Who can survive something like this? Only those with a certain kind of mentality. There are some people in the world who are immobilized when they facing a project of great proportion. When it’s time to build, they do nothing. Builders are the opposite. In the face of challenge and struggle, that’s when they go to work. Builders eat elephants, because they can do it – one bite at a time.

It’s a true asset for a community to

have professionals who have the vision to build homes, subdivisions, and community projects. If you asked a builder to take on a large project, they just want to know when they can start.

Is this ego? Confidence? Fortitude? Whatever its name, I think it comes from being forced to produce results. Builders, as they say, have to kill it and drag it home – they don’t eat. Doing this these days is truly a remarkable feat. When I hear someone take exception to this, I think back to Steve Martin’s famous cry, “Well, excuuuuuuuuuuuuse me!”

sEIsMIC REQUIREMENTs pAss, ARC-FAULT

DOEsN’TThe IRC Review Committee is in the

process of amending the 2009 IRC. The IRC Review Committee includes eight representatives from Building Officials, eight Home Builders, and eight voters from the general public.

The IRC Review Committee approves amendments, then sends them to the State Building Commission for approval.

At its most recent meeting, a package of amendments was approved, which will maintain the current standards for residential construction in southwestern Indiana. The package passed the committee 11 votes in favor, 11 votes against, and 1 abstention. In such a rare case, the Chairman of the committee casts the tie-breaking vote. Chairman Mike Christoffersen voted in favor of the amendment package.

Also, a proposal to require arc-fault circuit interrupters in entire house, or in bedrooms only, was defeated.

HAppY THANKsGIVING

WHAT IT TAKEs....THEsE DAYs

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2009 OfficersChairman: Ryan Heltsley

Vice Chairman: Sean MillerSecretary/Treasurer: Keith Scheessele

ROsTERREMODELERsBosma Construction, Inc.Comfort HomesCore Contractors, Inc.Creative Interiors/Re-BathD&M Construction, Inc.Dunn Building & Consulting, LLCFest Construction, Inc.Happe & Sons ConstructionHead's Construction, Inc.Heidorn Construction, Inc.Koch Construction, Inc.MCF ConstructionPopham Construction Co.Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.Scheessele & Sons ConstructionShepherd Construction, Inc.Ken Stevens ConstructionDaniel E. Temme Architect P.C.Bob Tenbarge Home Improvement Tri-State Restoration ContractorsZehner Development Corp.

AssOCIATE MEMBERsAllen's Pest InspectionsAll-Weather Products, Inc.American WholesalersAMP ElectricArvin Sign ServicesBenthall Bros IncCarpet Discount CenterChampion WindowsCrawford Door & DockEvansville Tile DistributorsEvansville WinnelsonFerguson Enterprises, Inc.Fifth Third BankGabe Mehringer PlumbingMichael Gourley & Sons Concrete Graber Insealators, Inc.ICI Paints, Inc.Indiana Wholesalers Inc.K-I Lumber & Building MaterialsKight Lumber Co., Inc.King's Great Buys PlusKitchen InteriorsKitchen Traditions, LLCLance Cabinet ShopLensing Building SpecialtiesLouisville Tile Distrs. Inc.Mark Dill Plumbing Co.Martin Brothers & Co., Inc. Old National BankOverhead Door Co. of EvansvillePella Windows & DoorsPPG / Porter PaintsProEnergy ConsultantsScholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Sherwin WilliamsSun Windows, Inc.Swat Pest & Lawn ManagementTruss Systems, Inc.Wholesale Hardwood InteriorsWindows of Evansville

The Past Chairs of the SIBA Remodelers recently held their annual meeting to nominate the slate of leaders for 2010. For 2010, the SIBA Remodelers will

be led by Chairman: Keith Scheessele, Scheessele & Sons; Vice-Chairman: Bob Tenbarge, Bob Tenbarge Home Improvement; and Secretary/Treasurer:

Ryan Heltsley, Crawford Door and Dock.

sIBA REMODELERs GIVE THANKs

age nine.The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday,

November 23rd. Call the SIBA office for more information!

If you’ve never participated before, come try it just once! SIBA promises you will want to come back year after year! And bring a friend...they'll want to return too!

M e m b e r s o f t h e S I B A Remodelers will gather on Monday, November 23rd at the Evansville Christian Life Center (ECLC) for the twelvth consecutive year of turkey prepping!

ECLC has been reserving the Monday before Thanksgiving strict ly for SIBA Remodeler members and their families since 1999 due to the overwhelming number of volunteers representing the SIBA Remodelers family! Never before had one group of volunteers gotten so much of the preparations for the thousands of dinners delivered to the needy on Thanksgiving Day done in one evening. From that day forward, Monday has been Remodelers day. But don’t worry! ALL SIBA members and their guests are welcomed to come join in the fun and giving! ECLC just asks us not to bring children under

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2009 MEMBERsHIp TOTALsAs of: 09/30/09 Builders 101Associates 247Total 348

Y-T-D Net Growth: -6.2% Annualized Retention: 74.2%

sIBA Membership

LAST CHANCE...

As of 10/28/09, these members have not renewed their Membership Dues and will be CANCELLED at the end of this month.

Please check the list closely. If you do business with any of them, offer a friendly reminder of the benefits of being a SIBA member and encourage them to renew.

WHERE BUSINESS HAPPENS

Meetings

NOV 10TH

@ Holiday Inn, Airport(US 41 & Lynch Rd.)

5:30 p.m.$24 with reservation:reservations required

before NOON on NOV 10th

~ RsVp ~479-6026~ pROGRAM ~

REVERsE DRAWING(must be present to win)

~ spONsORs ~ prosource Wholesale

Floorcovering & Overhead Door Co. of Evansville

It's Time to Renew...

These members are up for renewal in November. If you see them, offer a

friendly reminder to renew!

FINANCE CHARGEs TO sTART

The SIBA board of directors voted to implement a finance charge for accounts that are past due. Beginning November 1, 2009 invoices will include terms, known commonly as “net 30 days”. The amount to be charged is 18% annually. The policy will not apply to dues for memberships, which cancel 30 days after anniversary month.

Arvin Construction Co IncBanterra Bank

Bill Egli Concrete ConstructionBosse Title Company

Brian Stevens Homes IncClark Installation Co Inc

Daniel E Temme Architect PCEvansville Bolt & Nut, Inc.

Fan & Light WorldFehrenbacher Cabinets Inc

Fischer Contracting IncHolweger Develop & Const Inc

Insulpro IncJohn Elpers HomesKeller Group LLC

Kemper CPA Group LLPKight Lumber Co Inc

Light ConceptsLogan Lavelle Hunt Ins Agency

Mark Cole's Autoglass/Window TintMichael Gourley & Sons Concrete

Phil Kost ConstructionReinbrecht Homes

Sunburst Stained GlassVerville Homes LLC

W E Brubeck Construction LLCW V Buck Construction

TODD BOLING270-222-0254

Happy Thanksgiving!

BUILDERs:Dunn Bldg. & Consulting, LLCRD Flowers Construction

AssOCIATEs:Blinds, Etc...Evansville Commerce BankJ.S. Irrigation ServicesL.E. Raley ElectricSchenk's Sod Farm

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Blue Spikes must recruit two spikes per year until they reach Life Spike status (25 Spikes) in

order to remain in the NAHB Spike Club.

shane Clements 24Eagle Const & DevelopmentMark Hansen 24K-I Lumber and Building MaterialsBruce Miller 24Barrington Developmentsteve Fest 22Fest Construction, Inc.Jon Newcomb 22FC Tucker Emge RealtorsJohn Graupner 20Lowe's Home Centers Chris scholz 13Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.sean Miller 12Benthall Bros.Bill Rushing 10Precision StoneworksAnn-Marie Dougan 9VECTRENMike Freeman 9MCF ConstructionBill Kattmann 9Kattmann Constructionscott Edmond 8Fifth Third BankJudy Tichenor 8Light Concepts Reenie Brown 7Carpet Discount CenterJudy Dauby 7Dauby ConstructionKenny Elpers 7Elpers Development, Inc.Cathy McGillem 7Kight Home CenterAngela Mulherin 7Evansville Courier & PressKen stevens 6Ken Stevens Construction, LLC

ROYAL spIKEs(150-249)

RED spIKEs(100-149)

GREEN spIKEs(50-99)

LIFE spIKEs(25-49)

BLUE spIKEs(6-24)

sIBA sp ke Club Members

Tommy Thompson 329Thompson Homes, Inc.Bob Hatfield 279Baywood Homes, LLCMike Talbert 269Homes by the Talbert GroupCarl shepherd 252Shepherd Construction, Inc.

C. Frank scholz 149Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Brad sterchi 149 Sterchi Homes CorporationJeff Hatfield 135Core ContractorsBill Badger, sr. 122Badger Construction, Inc.Glenn Nurrenbern 121Nurrenbern ConstructionDamien scheessele 121Scheessele & Sons ConstructionLarry Koch, CGB 110Koch Construction, Inc.

sUpER spIKEs(250-499)

Ron Dauby 235Dauby Constructionsteve Heidorn, CGR CGB CAPS 214Heidorn Construction, Inc.scott Jagoe 214Jagoe Homes, Inc.Alan Bosma, CGB CGR 192Bosma Construction, Inc.Trent Hunt 175Logan Lavelle Hunt Ins. AgencyRon McGillem 174 R.A. McGillem Custom Homessandy smith Jones 167Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.Dan Buck 165Dan Buck Homes

(as of 07/31/09)

Brad Killebrew 94Killebrew Brick, Inc.Al Bauer, Jr. 87Bauer HomesDanny Davis 80 Davis HomesJeff Happe 70Happe & Sons ConstructionDarrell spears 69 Spears & Norman HomesDick Zirkle 68 Benthall Brothers, Inc.Rick Oakley, CGR CAPS 62Creative Interiors/ReBathJim Arvin 55Arvin Sign ServicesBill Jagoe 55Jagoe Homes, Inc.Mike Zehner, CGB GMB 55Zehner Development CorporationJim Muth 53Complete Lumber, Inc.Mike Frank 52Insulpro, Inc.Walt VanZilen 52 Selective Homes by Chad & DadJill Hayden 51Baywood Homes

Herb schumacher 46Schumacher Custom HomesJohn Elpers 44John Elpers HomesChris Combs 39Combs Landscape & NurseryBert Warner 37Windows of EvansvilleRobbie sears 32VECTREN

Rick schapker 31Pella Windows & DoorsDennis Messinger 36Messinger Construction, Inc.Ted Ubelhor 31Fifth Third BankBrent Holweger 29Holweger Development & ConstructionJennifer Mitchell 28Windows of Evansville

NOVEMBER 2009Page 10 ACTION NEWS

pOLICY pROpOsALs FOR DEVELOpMENT

There are two separate proposals being considered that would directly affect developers.

O n e p r o p o s a l w o u l d r e q u i r e developers of commercial development only with large parking lots to incorporate landscaped islands and/or space in exchange for a reduced number of parking spaces.

Another proposal is about street signs for all development. A policy as created about a year ago which requires the developer to provide street signs. In this existing policy, there are some points that need action to clarify procedures.

Both proposals are available at the SIBA office. If you would like to review either, please call or email to Bill Pedtke at the SIBA office; 812-479-6026 or bpedtke@SIBAonline.org.

EpA RULE: Lead - Renovation, Repair and paintingEffective April, 2010

Requirements for certification, training, and “lead-safe” work practices

FIRMSRequired to become 1. Certified Renovator Firm

Applications accepted after October 22, 2009a. Must be renewed every 5 yearsb. $300 application feec. Up to 90 days to review applicationd.

Required to have at least one employee who is 2. Certified Renovator.All work must comply with standards of the Lead-Based Paint, Renovation Repair 3. and Painting Program.Continue to comply with Renovate Right documentation and record storage.4.

WORKERSRequired to have 1 Certified Renovator assigned to every renovation1.

Performs all of the certified renovator responsibilitiesa. Trains other employeesi. Oversees work practices and cleaningii.

Certification renewed every 5 yearsb. All employees need to be either a Certified Renovator, or have been trained by a 2. certified renovator before working on job-site

MISCELLANEOUSFines – up to $32,500 per violation, per day 1. “Lead-Safe Work Practices”2.

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Sponsorship Spotlight...

ProSource of Evansville is a trade-professionals-only Showroom featuring more than 25,000 flooring SKUs from over 200 top manufacturers. As a Members only showroom, Prosource of Evansville proudly and successfully provides the following: exclusive private bands, low-price guarantees, and expert service from knowledgeable flooring professionals.

ProSource of Evansville is a division of the ProSource Wholesale Floorcovering network, but is independently owned and operated. ProSource Wholesale Floorcovering is the largest purchaser of flooring in North America, providing individual ProSource locations with unmatched selection and purchasing power.

Prosource of Evansville carries all flooring categories, which are exhibited in a showroom built to meet individual needs of both Members and their clients. The existing showroom has been remodeled, providing additional room to preview all flooring possibilities, through expanded showroom space and floor displays. Many visitors claim that Prosource of Evansville has one of the most appealing showrooms in Evansville. Please come by and experience the stunning showroom for yourself. ProSource of Evansville is a Members only organization and not open to the public. We gladly welcome trade professional Members and their clients in our Showroom. To become a Member of ProSource of Evansville, stop in or contact us through phone. It is a simple process to become a Member, and as the sign-up fee has been waved, it is free! We hope to see you soon. We love to proudly show-off our showroom!

prosource of Evansville5231 Oak Grove RoadEvansville, IN 47715phone: 812-962-2040

Fax: 812-962-2041

Tim & Tammy Arnold Amy Bass

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Sponsorship Spotlight...

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Recruiter to win 50” LG Plasma TV

REVERSE DRAWINGAttention SIBA MEMBERS!! It

is NOT too late! ANY SIBA member is eligible for a chance to win 50” LG Flat Screen Plasma HDTV from King's Great Buys Plus at the November 10th Membership Meeting.

NAHB has designated November as “Spike Appreciation Month” and to celebrate, SIBA is holding its Annual Reverse Drawing on Tuesday, November 10 at the Holiday Inn. What is a Spike? A Spike is any SIBA member who has recruited a new member into the Association in the last year! It is THAT easy! Recruit one new member – get one chance in the drawing. Recruit two new members – get two chances. Any recruiter participating in the August 2009 Membership Drive will receive double spike credits for those members approved during the drive! ….BUT YOU MUsT BE pREsENT TO WIN!!

It ONLY TAKES ONE new member recrui ted throughout 2009 to win. Remember, it’s not who recruited the most, but who is left standing at the end of the drawing! You really don’t want to miss the excitement!

I s your name a lready on the recruiter list???? Well there is still time!!! Recruiters have until November 6th to get prospective applications into the SIBA office. Remember, ALL paperwork including proof of insurance and dues payment MUST be received by November 6th and be approved at the Board meeting preceding the Membership meeting.

Does your company have goodies left over? Or do you want additional end of the year exposure? DONATE PRIZES!! SIBA will give the donated prizes away at different points during the drawing and recognize the donor. If you are interested in donating a prize please contact the SIBA office.

sIBA ELECTIONs for 2010At SIBA’s November 10 membership

meeting, ballots will be made available to cast votes for a slate of nominated members for positions on the board of directors.

The SIBA Officers for 2010 have been elected directly by the board. Now up for election are the Builder and Associate and Remodeler representatives to the board. Positions on the SIBA board have always been 2-year terms, staggered such that only about half of the directors are elected each year. Therefore some of the directors will be completing the second year of the term during 2008, and are not up for election.

The following is the nominated slate of directors for respective memberships:BUILDER REps TO THE BOARD:

KENNY REINBRECHT, Reinbrecht HomesMIKE ZEHNER, Zehner DevelopmentMIKE CONTI, Conti ContructionsDENNIS MESSINGER, Messinger ConstructionJOHN MATTINGLY, John Mattingly Homes (completing 2nd half of two-year term)Builder Reps not up for election are: Brian Stevens, Brian Stevens Homes; Dan Temme,

Daniel E. Temme Architect P.C.AssOCIATE REps TO THE BOARD:

KEVIN O’DONOHUE, Lensing Building SpecialtiesMARK HANSEN, Kentucky-Indiana LumberMARK DILL, Mark Dill Plumbing Co.Associate Reps not up for election are: Ted Ubelhor, Fifth Third Bank and John

Schneider, AMP Electric.sIBA REMODELER REps TO THE BOARD:

KEITH SCHEESSELE, Scheessele & Sons ConstructionRemodeler Rep not up for election: Ryan Heltsley, Crawford Door

No Quorum, No proxiesFor the board election, no quorum is required. Also, proxies are not permitted. Only those in attendance will be permitted to cast a vote. Votes are to be cast, one per company-membership.

To Nominate OthersAny three (3) SIBA members may nominate candidates for director positions by filing a written document with the Executive Director of the Association, not later than ten (10) calendar days before the Annual Membership Meeting, setting forth the names and positions of such candidates being nominated. Only the candidates listed above and nominated by this method shall stand for election.

TUEsDAYNOVEMBER 23

Holiday Inn Conference Center

Re:Build

For the first time ever, NAHB Members can receive a 4-day exhibit registration at NO COST!

That means that for four days, you can attend the building industry’s largest event for FREE.*

This is a $125 value and will put you face to face with the hottest suppliers in the industry!

Register at BuildersShow.com today!

*Register by December 11, 2009. After December 11th there will be a $75 charge that will then jump to the onsite price of $125 after January 18th.

NAHB International Builders’ Show®

2010

January 19-22, 2010 | Las Vegas | BuildersShow.com

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OCTOBeR MeeTING

Thanks to Rochelle Fichter and Illuminating expressions who used a pop quiz to educate

meetings attendees on the efficiencies of energy saver light bulbs. Rochelle gave each attendee one 60W CFL light bulb estimated

to last nine years!!!

Special thanks to Hershel Graber, Graber Insealators, who was a

co-sponsor of the October meeting, and recalled some his earliest days

in the foam insulation business.

Meeting sponsor Paula Mayfield represented IMI, and encouraged

members to look to IMI for information about sealing concrete

products.

SIBA President Oakley encouraged all SIBA members from Vanderburgh County to sign a petition supporting the referendum for consolidation.

SIBA’s Bill Pedtke, executive director, makes announcements about the upcoming Fall Tour of Homes, where builders can get

traffic to their new homes.

Ryan Heltsley, Crawford Door, makes the report for

the SIBA Remodelers.

SIBA’s Rick Oakley watches as Senator Deig has fun describing some of the not-so-flashy moments

of being a lawmaker, along with State Rep Suzanne Crouch.

Congratulations to Alan Bosma who presents the winning ticket to Rick Oakley

to end the meeting.

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Trent Hunt meets up with two SIBA builders in Chuck

Murphy and Jerry Nord.

Tim Arnold listens to Tim Scheu talk about his prospects.

OCTOBeR MeeTING

Jeff Thompson, Pro energy Consultants explains his services to Tom Verville, Verville Construction.

SIBA Builder and Past President Alan Bosma catches up with

Nathan Bass, Hyrdomax.

Bambi and Bob Deig get an update from Annette Elpers.

Shannon Frank (center) listens to SIBA Builder Mike and Lisa Conti.

SIBA New Member Mike Vannatter, B&P Supply tells Clif Benthall about his

flooring products.

Jeff Thompson, Pro energy Consultants welcomes State Representative Suzanne

Crouch to the October meeting.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

IN THE ‘NEW NORMAL,’ LOOK

AHEAD, NOT BACK, TO FIND

OppORTUNITIEsThe business landscape as we knew it

is gone and all of us have been affected at some level. Many industries are remaking themselves or disappearing entirely.

Some experts claim it’s not a recession we’re in but , rather, an economic “compression” — the painful process of reconciling an economy built on perceived value with its actual value.

As the economic upheavals continue, many people are wearing blinders, waiting for the storm to pass and life to return to normal. The reality is that they may have a very long wait. The “normal” of a year ago is not coming back. What we are experiencing is not merely another turn of the business cycle, but an entire restructuring of our economic order.

The landscape that emerges after this storm will be vastly different from anything we have experienced. But for those who see opportunity through the haze, the future is rich with new possibilities.Welcome to the “New Normal.”

To the astute observer, it’s becoming quite clear that the current downturn is fundamentally different from earlier recessions. In key sectors — manufacturing, financial services and retail — layoffs have accelerated so quickly as to suggest that many companies are not just “rightsizing,” but abandoning whole areas of business.

If we look back at America’s recessions, starting before the Civil War, we can see the boom-and bust cycle at work. Recessions have always been followed by periods of expansion and major change in our economic and industrial systems.

The sooner we recognize that this downturn is the precursor to another seismic shift in our economy and society, the quicker we can shift from a doom-and-gloom mindset to being excited about new growth and ready to embrace the next era of re-invention.

In many ways, managing through the loss of our current economic and industrial foundations is not unlike the classic five

stages of grief — denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression and finally, acceptance.

Hopefully, as most of us move beyond the first stages of denial and are closer to acceptance, our outlook will move toward the horizon and we will begin to visualize a New Normal.

Through our cumulative imagination, we will start to envision the industries, the positions and the new services that will emerge as part of our new economy and help to define the New Normal.

For those who are ahead of the curve, imagine what the opportunities could be in these real examples of the business landscape in a post-recession world:• Newspapers are vanishing almost before our eyes, replaced by digital delivery of news and information.• Retail will shrink, consolidate and morph from large-scale brick-and-mortar stores to a search-and buy economy.• Business travel will be hit hard and replaced by more efficient and less costly communications thanks to technology advances.• America may no longer be in the auto industry, if the industry survives in some form, there will be a graveyard of unneeded auto factories.

Many forward-facing leaders are already beginning discussions about what the new landscape will be. Some are saying “green” and “lean” will emerge as cornerstones. Others are theorizing on how massive events of late are fundamentally changing the psyche of the consumer, driving entire shifts in how industries position products and reach buyers. Still others are looking at the Internet and the disintermediation it is causing on entire industries — retail and news to name just two.

But what defines visionaries in uncertain times is a universal sense of optimism and a relentless search for opportunity:• They do not focus on the current problem, but on new solutions.• Their view is one of long-term growth, not short-term survivability.• They identify and exploit changing dynamics in the marketplace.• They see who is buying, what their priorities are, what needs they can satisfy now and where the buying loyalties lie.• They see downturns as an opportunity to “de-clutter,” re-evaluate and re-focus their strategy.

• Finally, they accept that “boom and bust” is a natural cycle and an opportunity to build capacity and resilience to face the next downturn. They use these down times to aggressively position, or reposition, themselves for the inevitable upturn.

Progress is painful when you focus on what’s changed.

If you’ve felt loss and frustration in this economic time, try to get to the acceptance stage and get excited about the New Normal.

2009 FALL TOUR DELIVERs TRAFFIC

Through the 2009 Fall Tour of Homes, builders renewed a friendship with an old acquaintance – traffic!

Thirteen SIBA builders entered 16 homes in the Fall Tour, which generated traffic statistics that we haven’t seen for quite some time. Recently builders reported anywhere between 0 - 6 groups during a Sunday open house. But some Fall Tour builders are gladly reporting as many as 22 groups of visitors each day – Saturday and Sunday.

On builder stated he was thrilled with the traffic, comparing it to the Parade of Homes. Okay – let’s not get carried away…

Homes were located from Newburgh and Warrick County, across to Evansville, and northern Vanderburgh County. The Fall Tour is a more relaxed program than the annual Parade of Homes, with no inspections, judging, or awards. The www.FallTourofHomes.com features information and photos for each home.

Expecting a smaller turnout, the Fall Tour of Homes Committee trimmed and targeted a smaller budget for media promotions. Homes were featured in a special promo section, on Fox 7, and on the Fall Tour of Homes website. And it seems to have worked.

Fall Tour builders are asked to return their entry yard signs to SIBA on or before November 2.

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sELLING IN A TOUGH MARKET“personality selling”

“If you always sell the way you would like to be sold, you could be losing 1/2 to

3/4 of your sales!” - Charles Clarke III, MIRM

TUEsDAY, DECEMBER 8TH8:30 - 11:30am

HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER(US 41 North at Lynch Road)

$60/person ~ $35/additional rep(from same company)

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NOVEMBER 2009Page 18 ACTION NEWS

NAHB Lead Paint Fact Sheet The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's “Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting” rule governing the work of professional remodelers in homes with lead-based paint take effect in April 2010.

Summary of the Rule

1. Training and Certification Beginning in April 2010, firms working in pre-1978 homes will need to be certified. In addition to firm certification, an employee will also need to be a Certified Renovator. This employee is responsible for training other employees and overseeing work practices and cleaning. The training curriculum for certification, in development with the EPA, will be an eight-hour class with two hours of hands-on training. Both the firm and renovator certifications are valid for five years. A Certified Renovator must take a four-hour refresher course to be recertified.

2. Work Practices Once work starts on a pre-1978 renovation, the Certified Renovator has a number of responsibilities. Beginning with distributing EPA’s Renovate Right brochure to the homeowner and having them sign the pre-renovation form in the booklet. Before the work starts the Certified Renovator will post warning signs outside the work area and supervise setting up containment to prevent spreading dust. The rule lists specific containment procedures for both interior and exterior projects. It forbids certain work practices including open flame or torch burning, use of a heat gun that exceeds 1100°F, and high-speed sanding and grinding unless the tool is equipped with a HEPA exhaust control. Once the work is completed, the regulation specifies cleaning and waste disposal procedures. Clean up procedures must be supervised by a Certified Renovator.

3. Verification and Record Keeping After clean up is complete the Certified Renovator must verify by matching a cleaning cloth with an EPA verification card. If the cloth appears dirtier or darker than the card, the cleaning must be repeated.

A complete file of records on the project must be kept by the certified renovator for three years. These records include, but aren't limited to: verification of owner/occupant receipt of the Renovate Right pamphlet or attempt to inform, documentation of work practices, Certified Renovator certification, and proof of worker training.

4. Exemptions It is important to note that these work practices may be waived under these conditions:

The home or child occupied facility was built after 1978. The repairs are minor, with interior work disturbing less than six sq. ft. or exteriors disturbing less than 20 sq. ft. The homeowner may also opt out by signing a waiver if there are no children under age six frequently visiting the

property, no one in the home is pregnant, or the property is not a child-occupied facility. If the house or components test lead free by a Certified Risk Assessor, Lead Inspector, or Certified Renovator.

EPA Lists Approved Trainers

EPA has begun listing approved trainers on their Web site. Visit http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/trainingproviders.htm for the current listing of trainers available to prepare remodelers for implementation of the lead paint rule.

Training Dates

Training dates for earning certification to work under the new EPA lead rule are available on the National Center for Healthy Housing training calendar: http://www.nchh.org/training/calendar.aspx.

When looking at the calendar, select from the drop box on the left side "Lead", and all lead courses will be displayed. Then, look for LCR-I (or Lead Certified Renovator-Initial) for the training course to prepare for certification to work in target homes under the rule. Look for LCR-R (or Lead Certified Renovator-Refresher) if seeking only the refresher course after already having the initial training and certification from EPA.

Contract Language to Use Until April 2010

NAHB has developed contract language for remodelers to use in their contracts for work before the rule takes effect on April 22, 2010. This contract language is available only to NAHB members. It helps with liability protection prior to the rule and can be downloaded from the website at: Contract Notice and Disclaimer for pre-April 2010 remodeling contracts.

Learn more details about the lead paint rule and how to prepare for compliance at www.nahb.org/leadpaint.

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“ON-THE-spOT” LICENsE RENEWAL ADDED TO sIBA sEMINAR

Got CEU’s? SIBA does! SIBA members can take advantage of a great one-day educational program called, SIBA SEMINAR. Held on December 8 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center, SIBA SEMINAR is offering two educational classes – personality selling in a Tough Market, with Charles Clarke; and Codes Workshop with Ben Miller. Each seminar has been approved for three hours of CEU’s, and the Personality Sale seminar has also been approved for three hours of real estate credits.pERsONALITY sELLING

Charles Clarke has been brought back by popular demand. In 2007 he presented his great program, Bulls, Owls, Lambs and Tigers. It was well-received, based on his evaluations where 21 of 24 real estate license holders said they recommend Clarke’s program to their colleagues. Other comments include:

“Great speaker – he keeps the • attention of listeners”“This seminar took personality • profiling to a useful level for the salesperson”

CODEs WORKsHOpBen Miller was recently promoted to

Building Commissioner for Evansville-Vanderburgh County. Over the past year, Miller has been involved in the amendment process and is an excellent presenter. Attendees will learn about code changes on the way, as well as changes in the policies and procedures for the building department.TABLE TOps

Any SIBA member may promote their products or services to the attendees by purchasing an 8-foot table top to display promotional items and materials. The tables will be inside the classroom during both seminars, and breaks can be a great time to speak with potential customers in the audience. The $125 fee includes a $35 credit toward classes.spECIAL pRICING FOR ExTRA’s

For the 2007 seminar with Charles Clarke, several companies brought multiple representatives from their company. This prompted SIBA to help members by offering a reduced price for companies who want to send more than one representative to hear the messages directly from the instructors.

LICENsE RENEWALPerhaps the best new attraction to SIBA

SEMINAR is the ability for attendees to renew their licenses right after the seminar. Typically, seminar attendees receive certificates for CEU’s and then must go downtown to renew their licenses. For SIBA SEMINAR attendees, a representative from the Evansville-Vanderburgh Building Department will be on-hand to renew licenses. This could save trips to the Civic Centre for hundreds of contractors.WHAT TO BRING?

Vanderburgh County requires license holders to earn 3 hours of continued education per license. To renew a license, each license holder will be required to bring to SIBA SEMINAR:

Photo ID 1)Check to pay license fees. Fees 2)can be paid by check only, and the amount will be determined by type and number of licenses held.Certificate of Liability Insurance3)Continuation Certificate for 4) bonding

See all the license requirements and details at www.BuildEvansville.com

FUN EVENING WITH LAWMAKERs

Special thanks to State Rep. Suzanne Crouch and State

Senator Bob Deig, who spoke to the SIBA membership at the October meeting. The audience

heard about some not-so-prestigious moments of being a

lawmaker, including being locked out of the Statehouse, getting

cold-call requests for support in leadership positions, or getting

questions about Washington, DC. Crouch and Deig agree 100%,

and stressed to everyone they need to be involved in the lawmaking

process. Pictured left to right are Crouch, Pedtke, and Deig.

NOVEMBER 2009Page 20 ACTION NEWS

BEN MILLER NAMED BUILDING COMMIssIONER(EVANSVILLE, IN) – Mayor Jonathan

Weinzapfel is pleased to announce that Ben Miller has been promoted to Building Commissioner for Evansville and Vanderburgh County.

“I am impressed with what Ben has been able to accomplish since taking over as Interim Building Commissioner five months ago. He has successfully tackled some complex situations and has already helped make some positive changes in the department. I am confident he will do a great job in this role full-time,” said Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel.

Miller has been a building inspector with the City for 3 ½ years. He holds several certifications with the International Code Council including: Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing Inspector, and Mechanical Inspector.

Miller was a building inspector in Warrick County for two years before he came to work for the City. Prior to his career in building code administration, Miller was in the residential and light construction industry. He has also taught building code education classes around the state for building officials and contractors.

Mil ler i s an ac t ive member of the Indiana Association of Building Officials and an associate member of the International Code Council.

sOFTWARE NOW sUppORTs MODEL HOME

ACT IN 2009In the 2009 Legislature, the Model Home

Act was made retroactive to benefit builders this year (for houses assessed 2008-pay-2009). This law makes builders eligible to deduct 50% of the improvements, not the land, for property tax on up to three model homes.THIs LAW WAs pAssED BECAUsE OF THE BUILDERs AssOCIATION!

Bill Fluty, Vanderburgh Auditor, was instrumental in getting this law passed for this year. Also, in a helpful memo to SIBA Builders, Fluty explained HB 1071 made the Deduction for Model Residences retroactive in 2008-Pay-2009. However, the benefit was put on hold when Fluty’s office was forced to wait for software changes that enable applications to be approved 1 year earlier than the law was originally passed. This only changed the processing of the tax bill – not the net amount.

The Model Home Act passed last year by the General Assembly will save thousands for home builders. It allows builders an exemption of 50% of the assessed value of the structure only, for up to three model homes.

Important points about the Exemption:Exemption is 50% of the assessed value · for the structure only - does not include land.Builders can claim the exemption for up · to three homes at a time.Applies to “model residence”, consisting · of a Single-Family residence, townhouse, or condo unit.The owner’s regular office is considered · not a model residence, but this does not include simply using a garage or other space to store or display materials used to promote the property, or as a space for meetings with prospective buyers.Builders must file State Form 53812 at · the County Auditor’s office.The deduction is available on a particular · model residence for up to 4 assessment dates.State Form 53812 and detai led

information, including a memo from the Commissioner’s can be found at SIBA’s website, under Newsflashes.

TOp 5 REAsONs TO ATTEND IBs 2010 There are almost as many reasons to

attend the International Builders’ Show (IBS) as there are builders and remodelers. If you’ve been to IBS in the past we’re pretty sure you have your own list of fa-vorites. Check out our top 5 below!5. Learn 832 new uses for a crescent wrench! Okay, we’re exaggerating … but with 175+ educational sessions on nearly every home building topic you can think of, how can you go wrong?4. see products by the truckload (truck not included). Check out all the newest offerings from the leading suppliers and manufacturers at the industry’s most excit-ing exhibition hall.3. Engage in riveting conversations. Benefit from a wide range of opportunities to build profitable, lasting connections with other builders and allies in relaxed, casual settings.2. Give your ears and mind some exercise. Listen to our dynamic headline speakers for insights and techniques you can use immediately and throughout the year.And the # 1 reason to attend IBs 2010 is …1. Invest in yourself and your business. Get the information, personal connections and tools you need to take your business to the next level — all in one place, all at one time AND at an extremely afford-able price.

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Mark your calendars for these SIBA meetings and events. Members should feel free to call the SIBA office for details on any of the meetings listed on these calendars, or for dates of future events.

SIBA M’ship Meeting

5:30pm @ Holiday Inn

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4-A BuildersA & S Remodeling IncAmbrose Construction IncArvin Construction Co IncBadger Construction IncBarrington Development GroupBaywood Homes LLCBender Custom Homes IncBenthall Custom HomesBob Tenbarge Home Improvement IncBosma Construction IncBrian Stevens Homes IncW e Brubeck Construction LLCW V Buck ConstructionCAPe Community Action ProgramComfort HomesConti Homes LLCCore Contractors, IncCravens Construction IncCreative Interiors/Re-BathCrowell Home ImprovementD & M Construction IncDanco Construction IncDaniel e Temme Architect PCDauby Construction IncDavid Stevens Construction IncDavis HomesDenton Homes, IncDon Dubord Homes IncDoty's Home Building IncDunn Building & Consulting LLCeagle Const. & DevelopmentElpers Development IncExquisite Homes LLCFest Construction IncFischer Contracting IncGoebel Realty & DevelopmentGoodson Construction Co IncHaas Construction IncHaas Homes IncHabitat of evansville IncHappe & Sons Construction

Head's Construction IncHeidorn Construction IncHobgood Home ImprovementHolweger Develop & Const IncHomes by Jimmy KasterHomes by R L Brown LLCHomes by Robert CookInsbrook DevelopmentIntegrity Construction & RenovationsJagoe Homes IncJim Tolley Builders IncJohn Elpers HomesJohn Mattingly Homes IncKattmann Construction IncDon Keck Construction Co IncKeller Group LLCKen Stevens Construction LLCKensler Construction LLCKoch Construction IncKuhlman Construction IncLeosons IncM & M Const. & RemodelingMCF Construction IncMaken CorporationMessinger Construction IncMike Hirsch ConstructionMurphy Homes IncNew Master EERWA DevNew Urban Holdings, LLCNord Enterprises IncO'Daniel IncPfeffer Home ImprovementsPhil Kost ConstructionPhil Nuffer HomesPopham Construction CoPublic ed Foundation of evR A McGillem Custom HomesR D Flowers ConstructionR J C IncRahman HomesRegal Homes of So Indiana LLCReinbrecht Homes

Rhoades & CurryRiecken Construction IncSandy Smith Builder IncScheessele & Sons ConstructionSchumacher Custom HomesSelective Homes by Chad & DadSheffer Construction & DevelopmentShepherd Construction IncSmith & Briscoe LLCSpring Valley/TD&T LLCStephen Sevier Construction IncSterchi Homes CorporationThe Talbert Group LLCThompson Homes IncTri State Contracting, LLCTri-State Restoration ContractorsVerville Homes LLCVictoria Manor LLCWunderlich Carpentry IncZehner Development Corp

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