Vol. 23 Issue 1 January 2019

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Building Industry Insurance Program Calendar of Events Certified Builder Designations Committee Reports Certifications December Dinner and Installation January Dinner Flyer Local Member Discounts Member Rebate Program Mission Statement NAHB Member Discount Opportunities National Purchasing Program New Members New Spike Levels Achieved Peer to Pier 2019 Renewing Members SICBA Playhouse Competition SICBA Leadership Shop the BIAW Health Insurance Spike Club SWHB Leadership

BUILDERS WANTED FOR THE 10TH ANNUAL

PLAYHOUSE COMPETITION IN 2019. BUILD A

PLAYHOUSE FOR CHARITY AND ENTER IT INTO THE

COMPETITION TO BE HELD DURING THE 2019 SICBA

HOME AND GARDEN SHOW. (Click here for more information)

The 2019 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 14th. Many things we worked for and against are going to be on the docket again this year. Be ready to contact your legislators whenever something comes up that will negatively affect the industry and also please contact them during the session to thank them for their service and for things that are beneficial for the industry. The more input they get from their constituents – the better. Please keep a watch on the newly elected legislators from both the 10th and the 40th Districts to be sure they meet the needs of the building industry. They are Representative Paul from the 10th District and Representative Lekanoff from the 40th District. As soon as they both are in place, we will have contact information here at SICBA to share with you. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call Wayne at (360) 488-4078.

HAPPY NEW

YEAR!

REMEMBER

SICBA IS

HERE FOR YOU

AS A MEMBER.

IF YOU HAVE

DIFFICULTIES

WITH

PERMITTING,

LAND USE OR

OTHER

BUILDING

RELATED

ISSUES,

PLEASE CALL!

SICBA 2019 President Jay Roberts (left) and BIAW 2019 President

Rick Hjelm (Right)

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

Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington - 10% discount on

products & services to all SICBA members!

NAHB Member Advantage - Through GM additional $500 off new vehicle, $1000 off fleet: NAHB Member Advantage $500 off new vehicle purchase. Redeem at: Blade Chevrolet and/or

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

Allstate Annette Booth Agency - Special rates and

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

Craft Stove of Western Washington Inc. - SICBA

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

Burlington Automotive – 10% off Parts and Labor on

your vehicle repairs.

Mister T's Awards & Embroidery – Free set up of

design for embroidery up to 30K stitches, a $75 savings!

List your company here, too. Call or email SICBA

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

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SOUTH WHIDBEY HOME BUILDERS 2019 OFFICERS

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

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member - Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS) Associate Member - Tiane White Associate Member - Matt Kukuk

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GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS

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

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

Kevin Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Terri Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

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

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

"Founded in 1979, we are your

neighbors and community leaders,

providing education and support for

building industry professionals. We

promote jobs for local people by

encouraging homeownership,

sustainable growth, environmentally

conscious building practices and

community stewardship for Skagit and

Island Counties."

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

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

Or Dennis Poppe at Builders Insurance Group at

(425) 246-0973

THE REWARDS YOU GET FROM YOUR

SICBA MEMBERSHIP ARE EQUALLY

PROPORTIONAL TO YOUR

INVOLVEMENT IN THE ASSOCIATION.

GET INVOLVED AND GROW YOUR

BUSINESS AND PRESENCE IN YOUR

COMMUNITY

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2019 OFFICERS President – Jay Roberts CGB, CGP 1st Vice President – Gary Wray 2nd Vice President – Roy Mureno Secretary – Kris Tully Treasurer – Kim Piazza Immediate Past President – Dave Hillman

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member – Curtis Banta Builder Member – Lisa Munson Builder Member – Paul Woodmansee Builder Member – Jim Dorris Associate Member – Ben Sousa Associate Member – Kathy Sanchez Associate Member – Dee Dee Swartz Associate Member – Lori Manduchi So. Whidbey Home Builders Rep. – Charles Locke

2019 STATE DIRECTORS John Piazza (Life), Dottie Piazza (Life), Rick Tremaine (Life), Bob Moe (CAPS, Life), Scott Rainwater (Life), Bob Johnson (Life, CGP,CAPS) Ted Clifton (Life, CGB,MCGP), Jay Roberts, Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP), Chris Deasy, Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS), Gary Wray, Patrick Hayes, Roy Mureno, Barry Harter, Martha Rose

2019 NATIONAL DIRECTORS Dottie Piazza (Senior Life,), John Piazza (Senior Life), Bob Moe (Life, CAPS), Bob Johnson (CGB,CGP), Ted Clifton MCGP, CAPS, Barry Harter Alternate Directors: Martha Rose, Scott Rainwater

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

SICBA OFFICE STAFF Executive Officer—Wayne Crider Membership / Service Coordinator – Jonathan Metz Events/Marketing Coordinator – Lianna Neyens Finance – Rayna Moe

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Join us in welcoming

the following Companies to SICBA AFLAC PNW: Tiffany Kukulica Insurance 1932 E College Way, Suite C Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Telephone: (360) 720-2311 Contact: Tiffany Kukulica Sponsored by Charles Locke of Back in the Woods Works

Bully Excavation LLC Excavation 1519 N Ave Anacortes, WA 98221 Telephone: (360) 471-2031 Contact: Jake Evans Sponsored by Barry Harter of Central Payment Corp.

Excavation West, Inc. Site Prep and Underground Utilities

8465 Harrison Rd Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Telephone: (360) 661-6128 Contact: Charles Bacus Sponsored by Gary Wray of Wray Bros. LLC

Hammond Electric Inc. Electrical Contractor 6358 Baywood Road Freeland, WA 98249 Telephone: (360) 331-3433 Contact: Mark Hammond Sponsored by Jim Thelen of Thelen Construction

Tracy Construction Builder, Metal/Steel, Sheet Metal Work, Signs 419 Quinn Dr Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Telephone: (360) 929-8719 Contact: Bart R. Tracy Sponsored by Hans Grovdahl of Dihedral Builders

Once again, our Christmas and Installation Dinner went very well. Incoming BIAW President Rick Heljm came to the dinner and installed our 2019 SICBA Leadership. Thank you to Rick and all or SICBA’s 2019 Leadership for making the time to contribute to the growth and success of SICBA, BIAW and NAHB. We held our dinner at the LaConner Yacht Club again this year and a great time was had by all. Catering was by SICBA Member LaConner Seafood and Prime Rib and was superb as always. This year SICBA adopted two families to help bring Christmas cheer to two families struggling to make

ends meet and to allow them to have a great holiday season. Thank you to all who donated to this worthy cause and the Events Committee was able to

shop for the items the families had requested plus were able to give them a very nice gift card for items they need later on. Please remember to make reservations online and pay online for our events. That makes it much easier on everyone when they come to the event plus it ensures there is ample food to cover those planning to attend. Mark your calendars for our January 15th dinner at the Best Western Plus Convention Center in Mount Vernon. This year is our 40th anniversary and we are going to be doing special things throughout the year to make this very memorable. See you on the 15th!

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Events Committee Chair is Kim Piazza Thank you for helping us make the 2018 SICBA Christmas Dinner a great success. This year’s event was sold out! It was held at the Yacht Club in La Conner, and catered by La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib. The 2019 board members were sworn in and are ready to get down to business for what will be a great year for SICBA. 2019 is SICBA's 40th Anniversary, the Membership Committee is at work figuring out some great events to celebrate this milestone. The January member meeting will be on January 15th at 5:30-8, The Best Western Plus Convention Center in Mount Vernon. Dottie Piazza will be giving a speech so don't miss it!! Go to SICBA.org and register. Remember you need to pre-register, pay and attend the event in order to get your name in the drawing for $1979, the drawing will be held at the December meeting which you also must attend to be eligible to win the pot! Home and Garden Show Chair is Ben Sousa The last Home Show meeting was a year ago I think I remember what took place? The attendance were as follows: Dave, Ben, Lianna, Lori, and others?( I thinks so after all it was a year ago)The point is 2019 Home Show is going to be the biggest ( okay about the same size as last year ) but the best ever with your help we can have the BEST HOME SHOW EVER!!!! At the last years Home Show meeting the decision was made to expand to all sources of advertising media from yesterday and today. That means everything! To reach everyone we can, from young & old to millennials to baby boomers (are baby boomers old? ) If you didn’t get your same space that you had last year it might be too late, but it is too late to get the lesser price (maybe next year) The deadline was 12/31/18. Still looking for Playhouses for the 10th annual Playhouses (I would still like to see 10!) Lets all be creative and try to put something together for playhouses (talk to Ben our Lianna) We think we have “ Hot Topics “ to take the place of seminars but still will entertain ideas. Please let the Home Show committee know your thoughts.

Have a Great and Blessed 2019 Membership Committee Chair is Roy Mureno Happy New Year, SICBA – and a big “Thank You” to our current SICBA membership! Each and every one of you is appreciated for the support you show to SICBA and to the building industry. Your renewal of your membership each and every year does not go unnoticed. Another huge “Thank You” to those members who shared the benefits of membership and encouraged more business to join SICBA. In 2018 we welcomed a grand total of 54 new and 16 “welcome back” members to the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association. We also increased our retention rate to an amazing 89.4%! Are you ready for some fun? Once again, we have two reward trips planned for 2019: a charter bus trip to the Seattle Mariners game on June 22nd and our 4th Peer to Pier Cruise on September 27th. These trips are exclusive for recruiters, new members and sponsors. For information on how to become a sponsor, please call or email Jonathan: jonathan@sicba.org or (360)757-6916. Each SICBA member is challenged to recruit just one new member in 2019. It’s a New Year and a great time to belong to a trade association that provides education, networking, referrals, group discounts, and is dedicated to protecting and promoting the building industry in our communities. If you need help finding and developing leads to recruit, the Membership Committee will hold SICBA Call-A-Thons throughout the year. The first one is January 22nd from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; contact Jonathan for details! Thank you for being a SICBA member.

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Thank you for Renewing November 28th to January 2nd

One Year Plus:

Whidbey Tech Solutions Computer Sales / Service

Five Years Plus:

Aflac Employee Benefits; Insurance / Bonding

Central Heating LLC Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning

Choice Landscapes LLC Landscaping Service / Supplies; Lawn Maintenance

DeRemer Carpentry Builder - General; Carpentry; Finish Carpentry Contractors

Norsky Septic / Camano Island Gutter Gutter Sales / Service; Portable Toilets; Septic / Sewer Service &

Supply

ProFound Impact of BSS Northwest, LLC Accounting Services; Bookkeeping; Business Consulting

Ten Years Plus:

AZEK Building Products / TimberTech Architects & Designers; Decks; Siding Contractors

Dews Electric LLC Electrical Contractors

Eager Beaver Tree Service Inc Tree Service

Lautenbach Recycling Recycling

RE/MAX Territory NW Real Estate Sales / Appraisals

Sales Force Northwest Inc Built Green Program Participant; Roofing Contractors / Suppliers;

Siding Contractors

Fifteen Years Plus:

DeVries Homes LLC Builder - Custom / Single Family; Remodel; Speculative

Kings-Men Construction Builder - Custom / Single Family; Remodel; Certified Renovation,

Repair, Painting (RRP)

LangCo NW Inc Concrete Contractors; Countertops

Skagit Farmers Supply Farm Supply; Propane Distributors

The Miracle Mudder Drywall Contractors

Twenty Years Plus:

Banner Bank Financial Services

Crawford Garage Doors Inc Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RPP); Doors / Millwork;

Garage

Island Property Management Property Management

Twenty-Five Years Plus:

The Truss Company Trusses & Floor Systems

Thirty Years Plus:

Mount Vernon Building Center Building Material / Lumber / Hardware

Thirty-Five Years Plus:

Guardian Northwest Title & Escrow Title Insurance & Escrow Services

Forty Years:

Puget Sound Energy Built Green Program Participant; Utilites

Whidbey Residential Rentals Inc Property Management

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A PRINTED

VERSION OF THIS NEWSLETTER, CALL THE SICBA OFFICE AND LET

US KNOW.

(360) 757-6916

OR EMAIL

INFO@SICBA.ORG

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO

BUSINESS

WITH ANOTHER SICBA MEMBER

SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2019 PEER TO PIER CRUISE!!

If you didn’t qualify or just didn’t get to go on the cruise this year, we are putting plans together for our cruise next year. If you would like a captive audience for about 3 hours for them to see your wares and hear your name as a sponsor, now is your chance to jump in and sponsor for next year’s event. It is always a lot of fun!!! In order for members to get to go on the cruise, they have to be a new member that joined the association after the 2018 cruise or they have to recruit a new member company to be eligible for a ticket. This is all done through sponsorships and through the SICBA Membership Committee. If you are interested, give Jonathan a call at (360) 757-6916 or email him at jonathan@sicba.org.

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Spikes are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. With 6 credits, you become a spike: You earn 1 spike credit for each new member, 1 credit for the first year they renew and ½ credit each renewal thereafter. Thank you to everyone listed below! THE NAMES IN BOLD

HAVE RECRUITED A NEW SICBA MEMBER IN 2018

Grand Spike (1,000 – 2,599): Kevin Kartak, CAPS – 2,198* Dennis Poppe – 1,520.5* Bob Moe, CAPS – 1,476

Statesman Spike (500 – 999): Patrick Hayes, CGP – 951.25* Shelli Lucus-Kennedy – 763.5 Bob Johnson, CAPS, CGP – 811

Super Spike (250 – 499): John Piazza Sr – 482.5 Dottie Piazza – 353 Scott Rainwater – 278.5

Royal Spike (150 – 249): +Don Wetsch – 248 Scott Yonkman, CAPS – 233

Ron Wallin – 182.5 Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP – 171.5 Scott Corzine, CGA – 161*

Red Spike (100 – 149): Kym Kelly – 141.5 +Rick Wibbens – 138.5

Barry Harter – 133.5 Ashley Richards Jr. – 147.25* +Ed Stanton – 127 Martha Rose – 127* Martin Sippy – 127*

Green Spike (50 – 99): Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP – 99 Keith Swanson – 74.5 Chris Deasy, CAPS, CGP – 71 Brian Gentry – 68.5 +Dennis Taylor – 63.5 Zane Morrison – 66.5 Gary Wray – 61.5 Josh Baldwin – 57.5 Cameron Kartak – 81* Ben Burton – 53

Life Spikes (25 – 49): Charles Locke – 37.5 Dennis Boe – 37.5 Dave Hillman – 32 Paul Woodmansee – 35

Jim Spane – 28

Blue Spikes (6 – 24): Roy Mureno – 21.5 Tim Garrison – 18

Ron Wigal – 18.5 Tiane White – 18 Curtis Banta – 22 Dee Dee Swartz – 19.5

Dave Johnson – 15 Michelle Grovdahl – 14.5 Joe Woodmansee – 14 Sam Brode – 13 Jim Thelen – 12.5 Peggy Schultz – 12.5 Kris Tully – 12.5 Randy Heagle – 12

Jim Hall – 12 Dan Wickstrom – 12 Barry Van Sickle – 11 Nate Kaplan – 9.5 Chad Fisher – 10 Troy Lautenbach – 9 Bob Shupe – 9 Ed Perry – 8 Mike Krause – 7 K. Garl Long – 7 John Piazza Jr. – 7.5 Hans Grovdahl – 7.5

Evan Holzknecht – 6.5 Ed Olsen – 6 Greg Kreider – 6 Kathy Sanchez – 6 Mike “Oly” Olsen – 6 Brynn Riggins – 6

Spike Candidates with new members in 2018: Shawn Westervelt – 3 Joan Tilton – 1 Jay Roberts – 3 Kim Piazza – 5 Duke Fisher – 3 Dawn Latimer – 3 Leilani McClure – 3 Drew Orem – 3 David Sherman – 3

*Also recruits in other local associations. +Life SICBA member

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Spike Members are the lifeblood of our association. They are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. Spike credits are earned with each new member recruited plus additional credits each year that member renews. Congratulations to our members who have attained a new spike level:

Brynn Riggins, Blue Spike – 6+ Spike Points

Thank you for your efforts to grow and sustain SICBA’s membership!

BUILDERS WANTED! The 10

th Anniversary of our Playhouses for Charity

Challenge is happening at the March 22nd

, 23rd

& 24th 2019

SICBA Home & Garden Show! We are looking for SICBA Members who would like to participate by building a Playhouse for a local charity. The charity then sells $5 tickets for the chance to win the playhouse and the charity gets to keep 100% of the money! The Playhouses are displayed at the Home & Garden Show March 22

nd, 23

rd & 24

th! This piece of the

Home & Garden Show is unique to SICBA and it sets us apart from all other area Home & Garden Shows. You do not need to be a “builder” to build a playhouse for charity. We have many local charities who are looking for the opportunity to participate in this great community event and we’d love to partner you with them or you can pick your own charity. Bottom line, we need YOU this year! Our goal is to have 10 playhouses for the 10

th

anniversary of the Playhouses for Charity Challenge. Please contact Lianna to participate or to get more information. You can also find the information and registration page online by clicking on this link. https://sicba.org/Media/Default/Home%20Show/Playhouse%20Guidelines%202019-2.pdf The deadline to commit is January 2

nd, 2019.

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SICBA’s Calendar of Events January 8th: SICBA Marketing Committee Meeting, Noon at SICBA

SICBA Membership Committee Meeting, 4:30 PM at SICBA

SICBA Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 PM at SICBA

January 9th: SICBA Events Committee Meeting, Noon at SICBA

January 10th: SICBA Home and Garden Show Committee Meeting, 8:00 AM at SICBA

January 15th: SICBA January Dinner Meeting, 5:30 PM at The Best Western Convention Center (Click here)

January 22nd: SICBA Gala Committee Meeting, Noon at SICBA

THE SICBA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 24

TH, 2018 TO JANUARY 2

ND, 2019. IF YOU HAVE ANY

ISSUES OR QUESTIONS FOR US, PLEASE CALL AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. WE WILL BE CHECKING EMAIL AND VOICEMAIL DURING THIS TIME AND WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY WAY WE CAN.

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