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Celebrating more than 50 years of service to housing in Virginia Vol. 22, No. 2 March 2009

Convention 2009: Heading for Hilton Head

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2009 HBAV officersE. Rand Sompayrac, presidentMichael D. Newsom, first vice president- treasurerC. Richard Bogese Jr., second vice presidentKevin DeChristopher, associate vice presidentRobin S. Newhouse, vice president-secretary

Regional vice presidentsRegion I: Robert J. FlynnRegion II: Hugh MitchellRegion III: Chip HudnallRegion IV: David BlalockRegion V: Richard ColemanRegion VI: David Hepler

State representativeJohn D. Stokely Jr. (Northern Virginia)

HBAV staff Michael L. Toalson, executive vice presidentBarrett Hardiman, vice president/director of regulatory affairsKathy M. Harley, director of administration

and finance/education directorJames D. Bonnell, director of member benefits servicesBarb Preddy, administrative assistantRhonda Allison, legislative assistant 707 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 643-2797 www.hbav.com

Editorial inquiries can be directed to:Stacey Enesey Klemenc E-mail: [email protected] 2112 Flowerdew Ct. Virginia Beach, Va. 23454, (757) 427-6355

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departments

2 President’s Perspective

7 HBaV Honor roll

10 green Scene

12 Counsel’s Corner: How Virginia has cracked down

on scrap metal theft

14 Product roundup: deck toppings

16 In the limelight: Home Building association of richmond

18 names in the news

18 advertisers’ index

19 Membership Benefits update

19 Spike Summary

20 Picture this: Virginians in Vegas

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3 it’s tax time: a few tips for contractors

4 Officers across Virginia: 2008 local leaders named

7 2009 elections to demand attention of HBaV Build-PaC

9 Heading for Hilton Head: Convention will be ‘the happening’ this summer June 21-24

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On the cover: The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is the selected location for HBAV’s 2009 Convention in June. This will be the first time for the annual event to be held at this hotel, which is within a day’s drive from many locations in Virginia. (Photo courtesy of The Westin.)

The official magazine of the Home Builders Association of Virginia Vol. 23, No. 2 March 2009

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As housing goes . . . so goes the country and our economy.

The National Association of Home Builders’ Fix Housing First

program has officially been introduced to the U.S. Congress. It states “falling home values are at the core of the current economic crisis, driving consumption down

Fix Housing First tops 2009 agendaBy Rand Sompayrac, 2009 HBAV president

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Fix Housing First identifies “foreclosure prevention, coupled with short-term targeted incentives, will encourage Americans to buy homes again.” If passed by Congress, this housing stimulus will have a very positive inf luence on the psyche of prospective home purchasers.

Freeing up the credit markets and stop-ping the decline in home values will be very positive for our industry. At NAHB’s invitation in early January, Bill Garrett, the Home Builders Association of Virginia’s Leg-islative Committee chairman; Mike Toalson, HBAV’s executive officer; and I — along with about 80 other builders and developers from around the country — visited with several congressional leaders on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Our target was Eric Cantor, District 7’s congressman from Richmond, who serves as the second-ranking member of the U.S. House republican caucus. It is hoped our national lobbying effort will be successful and the resulting housing stimulus will aid our industry. If you haven’t already begun preparing for the recovery, now is the time!

The International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas was a big hit! The attendance was less than in previous years, but that pro-vided more attentive exhibitors with more personal time to discuss their products.

While in Las Vegas, part of my duties as a member of NAHB’s board of direc-tor’s was to witness the installation of Mak Koebig, Robin Newhouse and John Stokely as national Life Directors. These three dedicated representatives to NAHB deserve our appreciation for all the great work they do for Virginia. Well done!

Also, the AGL Resources Co.’s reception, dinner and “Jersey Boys” show was a won-derful treat. Thank you Virginia Natural Gas and April Litton for a great night out!

I regret HBAV didn’t offer its usual first-class members’ reception at the 2009 IBS but those of us who attended still managed to get together for a little networking and camaraderie one night at Caesar’s. In tough times, tough decisions are made with the vitality of the association in mind. In making the tough decision to cancel HBAV’s recep-tion, many thousands of dollars were saved. I hope all those who attended understand the decision. I am confident HBAV will be able to again host a members’ reception in the not-too-distant future.

On a more positive note, since taking office in November, your senior officers have dedicated much time planning and preparing for a statewide membership drive, in conjunction with NAHB’s National Mem-bership Day May 19. Several other states have used that occasion to successfully conduct a statewide membership campaign, and I am confident that Virginians, work-

2009 HBAV President Rand Sompayrac thanks Republican Whip Eric Cantor for meeting with him and HBAV Legislative Committee Chairman Bill Garrett (far right).

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It’s tax time: A few tips for contractors

Now more than ever, construc-tion contractors face complex tax issues that can strain re-sources and drain what may be

already-shrinking profits. Especially during a recessionary period, contractors need to do what they can to minimize spending by effectively managing their tax burden and protecting themselves against tax increases and assessments.

With 2009 ushering in new tax changes and the economic situation worsening, construction contractors should keep in mind the following tax tips:

A l l con t r a c to r s should be aware by now that bonus depre-ciation deductions were revived for investments made in calendar year 2008. As an incentive

for investment in equipment, taxpayers are allowed to deduct half of the cost of 2008 qualifying property in the first year of use, and then depreciate the remaining half of the asset over its normal useful life.

For five-year equipment, this results in a deduction of 60 percent of the asset’s cost. If you invested in this proper ty in 2008, make sure to take this bonus depreciation. And keep your eye on Congress in 2009. Legislators are already talking about extending this provision for calendar year 2009.

Under current law, capital gains and quali-fied dividends are taxed at a favorable 15 per-cent federal income tax rate. This preferential treatment is scheduled to expire at the end of 2010. However, the presidential election may significantly change the taxation landscape.

Taxpayers with signif icant capital gains transactions will want to work with tax advisers to determine if the tax positions of the new president and Congress merit acceleration of these items into 2009.

Rules originally in-tended for small busi-nesses were significantly expanded in 2008 to allow contractors to ex-pense up to $250,000 of fixed-asset cost, pro-

vided less than $800,000 of assets are placed in service throughout the year.

Unlike bonus depreciation, this applies to new or used assets. Look for this provi-sion again in 2009. Congress is expected to extend it.

Most taxpayers who qualif ied for an eco-nomic stimulus rebate have already received

a check. However, there are situations where taxpayers may claim an additional credit, even though they have already received a check.

The tax stimulus rebate actually is an advance rebate on 2008 tax liabilities, so if income or dependency changes from 2007 to 2008, taxpayers may be able to claim additional credits when they file their 2008 income tax returns this filing season.

Most contractors are family-owned busi-nesses and many have used a variety of tax-planning techniques to shift income from one family member to an-

other. The kiddie tax has been expanded to require excess unearned income of full-time students under age 24 to be taxed at their parents’ marginal rate, unless the student’s earned income equals one-half of his or her support. Thoroughly review estate planning and gifting strategies to avoid higher income taxes on dependent children over age 18.

To learn how these tax tips may apply to your contracting business, please contact your tax adviser.

(These tips are courtesy of Grant Thorn-ton’s Construction Real Estate and Hospitality Industry Group. For more tax tips, go to www.GrantThornton.com/CRHtaxtips.) VAB

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ing together, can do the same this May. It will be critical for each of the 16 HBAV affiliated local associations to participate in this major initiative.

This will be a Herculean effort by not only HBAV but especially the local asso-ciations. I’ve asked past HBAV presidents to join our leadership team as honorary chairmen for this most crucial membership drive for our federation. It is critical that we convey to our members and potential members the truly beneficial nature of the local, state and national services and programs of our federation. It will certainly enhance the valuable lobbying effort provided by HBAV’s team.

Finally, we’ve had an extremely good year at the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond. A lot of time and resources are spent by the members of the HBAV Legislative Committee in their efforts to promote sound pro-housing legislation and defeat anti-housing bills that would make it more difficult to provide safe and decent housing to Virginians.

I would like to congratulate and convey a sincere thank you to Bill Garrett, chair-man of HBAV’s Legislative Committee, for a job well done. A complete compilation of our legislative success can be found at www.hbav.com.

With our positive outcome from the recent legislative session, I would seriously recommend each of you find a way to contribute to HBAV Build-PAC. This politi-cal action committee makes investments in elected representatives who understand the critical need for new housing and the vital contribution that housing makes to business growth. HBAV Past President Anthony Clatterbuck will lead our 2009 campaign for HBAV Build-PAC.

We have contribution levels suitable for everyone in every circumstance. Please consider a contribution even if it is in the Capital Club ($50 - $99). We truly need to increase the participation percentages throughout our membership. 2009 is an election year in Virginia. All 100 seats in the Virginia House of Delegates and the three statewide offices will be up for election.

Finally, please make plans to join us for the 2009 HBAV Annual Convention this June in Hilton Head, S.C. The planning committee and the HBAV Associates Committee have done an excellent job of planning several great programs and many fun events. Your leadership team is also eagerly awaiting those warm ocean breezes and enjoyable events. I hope to see you there. VAB


2009AUGUSTA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – Gregory St. Ours, president; Bob Seaman, vice president; Richard Kane, secretary/treasurer; Armpy Traynham, associate vice president; and Jack Todd, immediate past president. Tammy R. Hoyt is executive officer.

BLUE RIDGE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – Frank Ballif, president; Frank Cava, vice president; Charlie Carter, treasurer; John Scott, secretary; Kay Lanahan, as-sociate vice president; and John Kerber, immediate past president. Jay Willer is executive vice president.

BUILDERS & ASSOCIATES OF CENTRAL VIRGINIA – Chris Mowry, president; Terry Morcom, first vice president; J.T. Dinkle, second vice president/treasurer; Allen Dukes, secretary; Keith Whitten, associate vice president; and Chris Kirk, immediate past president. Jenny Stadheim is executive vice president.

FREDERICKSBURG AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – Glen Raymond, presi-dent; Danna Middleton, first vice president; Marc Simes, second vice president; Eddie Payne, associate vice president; Guy Miller-Richards, treasurer; Lindy Ely, secretary; and Gary Parker, immediate past president. Bea Phelps is executive vice president.

NEW RIVER VALLEY HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – Chris Pfohl, president; Shelia Stump, vice president I; Jason Boyle, vice president II; John Neel, treasurer; John Lester, secretary; Wendy Morefield, associate vice president; and Ed Tuchler, immediate past president. The executive director posi-tion is vacant.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION – Patrick Rhodes, president; Vince Butler, first vice president/treasurer; Mark Granville-Smith,

secretary; vacant, vice presi-dent/associates; and Deborah Rosenstein, immediate past president. The executive vice president position is vacant.

PENINSULA HOUSING & BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – Katherine Renn, president; Brad Harbin, first vice president; Wade Garnett, second vice president; Carlyle Campbell, treasurer; Tom Dougherty, secretary; Yvonne Johnson, associate vice president; and Eugene Baker, immediate past president. Katie Hayes is executive vice president.

Officers across Virginia:local leaders named

Across the Commonwealth, the 16 locals that make up the Home Builders Association of Virginia have installed their

executive officers for 2009. Here’s a look at who’s who where:

s HBAV President Rand Sompayrac (left) con-gratulates 2009 AHBA President Gregory St. Ours.

2008 BRHBA President John Kerber (left) receives the traditional gavel plaque from 2009 President Frank Ballif while EVP Jay Willer looks on.

2009 BACV President Chris Mowry (left) prepares to succeed 2008 President Chris Kirk. s FABA 2009 President Glen Raymond (left) receives

his pin from 2008 President Gary Parker.

Tommy Thompson, who served as PHBA president in 1976 and 1980, has the honor of installing his step-daughter, Katherine Renn, as 2009 PHBA president. Renn — whose mother, Elizabeth Thompson, was president in 1988 — is the second woman to lead the local. She was joined by her father and sisters at the ceremony.

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PIEDMONT VIRGINIA BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION – Walter Cheatle Jr., president; Alex Cannon, first vice president/treasurer; Christy Swift, secretary; Laura Newman, associate vice president; and Chris Pearson, assistant treasurer. Shannon Gearing is executive officer.

HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF RAPPAHANNOCK – John Hen-drickson, president; Jose Valencia, vice president/secretary; and Philippe Rowe, vice president/treasurer. Margaret Hudnall is executive officer.

HOME BUILDING AS-SOCIATION OF RICH-MOND – Chris Corrada, president; Kevin McNulty, vice president-builder; Roger Lang-ford, vice president-associate; Dwayne Smith, secretary/treasurer; and Gray Stettinius,

immediate past president. David D. Reel is executive vice president.

ROANOKE REGIONAL HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – Shawn Callahan, president; Brent Fortenberry, vice president; M. Beth Ruffing, treasurer; Neal Frank-Rempel, secretary; Donna Moses, vice president/associate, and Joe Thomas Jr., im-mediate past president. Melody S. Williams is executive vice president.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY BUILD-ERS ASSOCIATION – David Milstead, president; Perry Schultz, vice president; Jill McGlaughlin, secretary; David Brown, treasurer; Greg Drumheller, associate vice president; and J.M. Snell II , immediate past president. Michelle Wilson-Johnson is executive officer.

BUILDERS AND ASSO-CIATES OF SOUTHERN VIRGINIA – Terry Francisco, president; Billy Talbott, vice president; Aubrey Owen, trea-surer; Lisa Shields, secretary; Keith Evans, associate vice president; and Hugh Mitchell Jr.,

immediate past president. Carolyn Stephens is executive vice president.

HOME BUILDERS AS-SOCIATION OF SOUTH-SIDE VIRGINIA – Robert Martinko, president; Charles Waldrop, president-elect; Kris Cutler, vice president; Roberta Hammel, vice president-associ-ates; Kathy LaMoreux, treasurer;

Kathie Braswell, secretary; and Hoy Beverley, immediate past president. The executive vice president position is vacant.

TIDEWATER BUILD-ERS ASSOCIATION – Pete A. Kotarides, president; William H. Halpr in, vice president; James E. Jackson, associate vice president ; Charles J. Miller II, treasurer; S.L. “Sam” Cohen, secretary;

Steven E. Lawson, appointee; and Edward R. Sadler, immediate past president. Channing A. Pfeiffer is executive vice president.

TOP OF VIRGINIA BUILDING AS-SOCIATION – Dale White, president; Lori Fountain, president-elect; Roy Emmons II , treasurer; Travis Daniels, secretary; Tracy Jewell, associate vice president; and Mike Perry, immediate past president. Christian P. Schweiger is executive vice president. VAB

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s RRHBA’s 2009 Executive Committee are (from left, staggered) Vice President Brent Fortenberry, Treasurer Beth Ruffing, Member-at-Large Kit Hale, Member-at-Large Jimmy Butler, VP/Associate Donna Moses, President Shawn Callahan, Secretary Neal Frank-Rempel, and Immediate Past President Joe Thomas Jr. Members-at-Large Frank Caldwell and Mark Henrickson are not pictured. 2009 SVBA President David Milstead (left) is sworn in by HBAV President Rand Sompayrac.

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attorney general — are up for election. Supporting Build-PAC makes a difference in our business climate. I cannot think of a better investment for me and my company to make to protect its future.

“There are state legislators and can-didates who understand the value of homeownership to neighborhood schools, community safety and family stability, and we should help re-elect and elect those candidates,” he continues.

“On the other hand, some politicians have found it easy to bash home builders and vote that way. We should make every one of them face stiff opposition in the primary elections and the general elections in 2009,” says Clatterbuck.

HBAV Build-PAC was formed more than 25 years ago to enable the housing industry to coordinate and make informed decisions on its support for candidates for the state legislature and statewide of-fice. The HBAV-affiliated PAC supports candidates who fundamentally understand the value of affordable housing to family, neighborhood and community stability, wealth and growth.

“Every year the Virginia General Assembly considers numerous issues that threaten the affordability of housing and, consequently, the vitality of the housing industry. It also considers numerous measures introduced at HBAV’s request that are helpful to the housing climate. 2009 is the time for every member of HBAV to help us support friends of housing and defeat enemies of shelter,” Clatterbuck says.

“This election year also will be an opportunity to help elect a pro-housing/pro-business governor,” he adds. “After the past four years of struggle after struggle, we have learned the lesson and importance of the presence of a chief executive who will respect the needs of the shelter industry.”

In recent years, major support for HBAV Build-PAC has come from the leadership team composed of HBAV’s board of directors, Executive Committee, Legislative Committee and Build-PAC trustees, as well as from the board of directors of many of the 16 HBAV-affiliated local associations. “This year we need to expand participation to every member of HBAV,” says Clatterbuck.

“There are just too many state politicians getting elected by bashing home builders and the only way we can end that trend is to work and contribute to boot them from office. We know who they are and they should be targeted for defeat this year,” he notes.

HBAV Build-PAC also receives contributions from state association dues paid by nearly every member. HBAV voluntarily directs $12.50 of the state dues to HBAV Build-PAC. The PAC is nonpartisan, which means it is neither a Republican nor a Democratic entity. Its politics centers on housing and pro-business/pro-housing candidates receiving support for their campaigns.

HBAV members may support HBAV Build-PAC by sending a business or personal contribution to HBAV Build-PAC, 707 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219. Listed here are those members who have contributed in 2009.

“One-hundred percent of fair-share support for HBAV Build-PAC from every member of the state association would be a strong defense for housing,” Clatterbuck concludes. VAB

HBAV Build-PAC Chairman Anthony Clatterbuck has called on every member of the Home Builders Association of Virginia to support HBAV Build-PAC in 2009.

“This is an election year in Virginia,” says Clatterbuck, who has long been a leading supporter of HBAV Build-PAC since it was created. “And all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and the three statewide offices — governor, lieutenant governor and

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2009 elections to demand attention of HBaV Build-PaC

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GenerAl AssemBly CluBrichard a. Coleman Coleman Homes inc. Fredericksburg area BaSam Craig Craig Builders Blue ridge HBaC. richard napier Personal HBa of richmondVincent napolitano napolitano Homes Tidewater Ba

CApitol CluBdavid Blalock FSK Management Peninsula H&BaC. richard Bogese Jr. Personal HBa of Southside VaJames l. Carver James l. Carver Builder Fredericksburg area Baanthony Clatterbuck graystone Homes inc. Piedmont Va BiaMichael newsome Clark Whitehill Co. Tidewater BaPreston Stallings Personal Blue ridge HBaWilliam g. Thomas/ reed Smith llP northern Va Bia Maureen Stinger

Century CluBroy O. Beckner S.W. rodgers Co. inc. northern Va BiaPam Comstock/gilbert Martin gilbert C. Martin Co. inc. HBa of Southside Varichard entsminger Personal northern Va BiaBill garrett W.B. garrett inc. HBa of richmondChip Hudnall Chip Hudnall Custom Building HBa of rappahannockJohn Olivieri associated development Mgmt. Tidewater BaMark granville-Smith Personal northern Va BiaCharles Miller Miller Custom Homes Tidewater BaJames Petrine enirtep inc. roanoke regional HBaJ.M. Snell ii Valley renovations inc. Shenandoah Valley Baroland Specter Specter Construction HBa of Southside Va

pArtners CluBC. eugene Baker C.e. Baker Construction inc. Peninsula H&BaClaudia K. Cotton Personal Tidewater BaPeter Fields Fields Construction inc. roanoke regional HBaWilliam Halprin Personal Tidewater BaJim Jackson Superior equipment Sales inc. Tidewater BaPete Kotarides Kotarides developers llC Tidewater BaSteve lawson The lawson Cos. Tidewater Badavid & Judy Milstead Milstead Construction Shenandoah Valley BaKenneth Patterson d.K. Patterson Construction Shenandoah Valley BaTommy Shields Jr. Shield’s Construction Co. inc. augusta HBarandy Wade r.d. Wade Builder inc. Blue ridge HBaWendell a. White Personal Tidewater Ba

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attorney general — are up for election. Supporting Build-PAC makes a difference in our business climate. I cannot think of a better investment for me and my company to make to protect its future.

“There are state legislators and can-didates who understand the value of homeownership to neighborhood schools, community safety and family stability, and we should help re-elect and elect those candidates,” he continues.

“On the other hand, some politicians have found it easy to bash home builders and vote that way. We should make every one of them face stiff opposition in the primary elections and the general elections in 2009,” says Clatterbuck.

HBAV Build-PAC was formed more than 25 years ago to enable the housing industry to coordinate and make informed decisions on its support for candidates for the state legislature and statewide of-fice. The HBAV-affiliated PAC supports candidates who fundamentally understand the value of affordable housing to family, neighborhood and community stability, wealth and growth.

“Every year the Virginia General Assembly considers numerous issues that threaten the affordability of housing and, consequently, the vitality of the housing industry. It also considers numerous measures introduced at HBAV’s request that are helpful to the housing climate. 2009 is the time for every member of HBAV to help us support friends of housing and defeat enemies of shelter,” Clatterbuck says.

“This election year also will be an opportunity to help elect a pro-housing/pro-business governor,” he adds. “After the past four years of struggle after struggle, we have learned the lesson and importance of the presence of a chief executive who will respect the needs of the shelter industry.”

In recent years, major support for HBAV Build-PAC has come from the leadership team composed of HBAV’s board of directors, Executive Committee, Legislative Committee and Build-PAC trustees, as well as from the board of directors of many of the 16 HBAV-affiliated local associations. “This year we need to expand participation to every member of HBAV,” says Clatterbuck.

“There are just too many state politicians getting elected by bashing home builders and the only way we can end that trend is to work and contribute to boot them from office. We know who they are and they should be targeted for defeat this year,” he notes.

HBAV Build-PAC also receives contributions from state association dues paid by nearly every member. HBAV voluntarily directs $12.50 of the state dues to HBAV Build-PAC. The PAC is nonpartisan, which means it is neither a Republican nor a Democratic entity. Its politics centers on housing and pro-business/pro-housing candidates receiving support for their campaigns.

HBAV members may support HBAV Build-PAC by sending a business or personal contribution to HBAV Build-PAC, 707 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219. Listed here are those members who have contributed in 2009.

“One-hundred percent of fair-share support for HBAV Build-PAC from every member of the state association would be a strong defense for housing,” Clatterbuck concludes. VAB

HBAV Build-PAC Chairman Anthony Clatterbuck has called on every member of the Home Builders Association of Virginia to support HBAV Build-PAC in 2009.

“This is an election year in Virginia,” says Clatterbuck, who has long been a leading supporter of HBAV Build-PAC since it was created. “And all 100 seats in the House of Delegates and the three statewide offices — governor, lieutenant governor and

ClatterbuCk

2009 elections to demand attention of HBaV Build-PaC

GoVernor’s CluBJeffery ainslie ainslie group Tidewater BaMak Koebig Peak Construction Co. inc. Shenandoah Valley Ba/ Piedmont Biarobin newhouse/ dominion Virginia Power Fredericksburg area Ba Pam Pekrun Tidewater BaHenry H. Stephens Personal Peninsula H&Ba

GenerAl AssemBly CluBrichard a. Coleman Coleman Homes inc. Fredericksburg area BaSam Craig Craig Builders Blue ridge HBaC. richard napier Personal HBa of richmondVincent napolitano napolitano Homes Tidewater Ba

CApitol CluBdavid Blalock FSK Management Peninsula H&BaC. richard Bogese Jr. Personal HBa of Southside VaJames l. Carver James l. Carver Builder Fredericksburg area Baanthony Clatterbuck graystone Homes inc. Piedmont Va BiaMichael newsome Clark Whitehill Co. Tidewater BaPreston Stallings Personal Blue ridge HBaWilliam g. Thomas/ reed Smith llP northern Va Bia Maureen Stinger

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HBaV registration Form2009 Annual Convention • The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

Sunday, June 21 - Wednesday, June 24Price through May 21, 2009 Price AFTER May 21, 2009

Member $395 Member $495Spouse/Guest $295 Spouse/Guest $395Children $295 Children $395(Children 6 years and under are free.)

No HBAV registration refunds after June 6, 2009

Return this form with payment to:HBAV, 707 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219(804) 643-2797 • Fax (804) 780-2482

Payment: l Check Enclosed l VISA l Master Card

Amount Paid: _________________________________________________

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Expiration Date: _______ Signature: ______________________________

HOTEL RESERVATIONS may be made at the following Web address before June 6, 2009:

http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/8B18or by calling 800-937-8461

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Shop and compare health plans at HBAV.com

The Home Builders Association of Virginia has opened up a new service on HBAV.com that allows members to obtain insurance quotes and compare different health plans in seconds.

The new online quote engine compares different insurance carriers, plan types (PPO or HMO), deductibles, co-payments and even allows you to apply for coverage online!

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The 53rd annual gathering of members of the Home Builders Association of Virginia is on for Sunday, June 21, until Wednesday, June 24, in the

sunny realms of Hilton Head, S.C.Located along a pristine stretch of sandy

white beach in Port Royal Plantation, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa promises to provide HBAV members and guests the utmost in Southern hospitality. Named to Conde Nast Traveler’s 2002 Gold

List, this rejuvenating resort features plenty of activities for all ages.

Within the plantation, there are bicycle and jogging paths, three championship golf courses and 16 tennis courts. There are also lots of other activities you can engage in nearby — such as kayaking, deep-sea fishing and horseback riding — which the hotel’s concierge can help you arrange.

The Westin offers several renowned din-ing options, including a AAA four-diamond restaurant, The Barony Grill. There are several outdoor pools and a heated indoor pool at the hotel, as well as a white sand beach for those who prefer the Atlantic Ocean.

If you register by May 21, the cost to attend the 2009 convention is $395 for members and $295 for spouses, guests and children older than 6. After May 21, the price goes up to $495 and $395 re-spectively. Children 6 years and under are free. No HBAV registration refunds will be given after June 6.

There’s an additional $87 fee for golfers who want to sign up for the HBAV Annual Business Networking Golf Tournament Tuesday, June 23. Tee off begins at 11 a.m.

There is no charge to play in the HBAV Annual Business Networking Tennis Tourna-ment from 2-4 p.m. Monday. However, players must preregister.

As in years past, HBAV’s associates are planning to sponsor a night to remember. “Cooking with the Associates,” a Parrot Head Deck Party, is slated for 7-11 p.m. Monday, June 22.

Conventioneers must register directly with the hotel before June 6 to reserve a room. There is a group rate available until May 19, subject to availability. To reserve a room, call (800) 937-8461 or visit www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/8B18. The hotel’s number is (843) 681-4000.

For more information about the upcoming 2009 state convention, call HBAV at (804) 643-2797. VAB

Schedule of EventsSUNDAY, JUNE 213-5 p.m. HBAV registration4 p.m. Hotel check-In5-5:30 p.m. HBAV Associates Committee meeting6-7:30 p.m. Welcome reception

MONDAY, JUNE 228-8:45 a.m. HBAV welcome breakfast8:45-10:00 a.m. Business sessions I and II10 a.m.-noon HBAV membership meeting10-11 a.m. HBAV Build-PAC Committee meeting11 a.m.-noon HBAV Legislative Committee meetingNoon-1:30 p.m. HBAV board of directors meeting2-4 p.m. HBAV Annual Business Networking Tennis Tournament7-11 p.m. Associate-sponsored dinner event

TUESDAY, JUNE 238-8:45 a.m. President’s breakfast8:45-10 a.m. Business sessions III and IV11 a.m. HBAV Annual Business Networking Golf Tournament6-7 p.m. Cocktail reception7-11 p.m. Awards banquet, dinner and dance

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24Noon Hotel check-out

Make plans now to join colleagues and friends June 21-24 at the Westin Resort in Hilton Head. It promises to be the perfect blend of business and enjoyment at an affordable price for you and your family.

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Clean and greenOpen a can of new motor oil and you’re met with a clear,

amber-colored liquid. Look at the oil that comes out of your vehicle during a routine oil change and you’ll be amazed at the grit, grime and darkness of the used motor oil. Will your dark, sludgy oil end up being of value or will it end up harming the environment?

If your service center uses a waste-oil retrieval system, the answer is that your used motor oil can be recycled and turned into energy. For almost 30 years Clean Burn furnaces and boil-ers have been transforming used oil generated by cars, trucks, heavy equipment, boats, RVs and other vehicles into free heat. Rather than haul away used motor oil and risk environmental spills and contamination of the earth, owners of EPA-approved Clean Burn units are gaining free heat while making a positive environmental impact.

The wide variety of industries saving on energy costs by us-ing Clean Burn systems include construction companies, excava-tion and mining companies, recycling and salvage facilities, and tire and quick-lube centers. “If a company produces more than 500 gallons of used motor oil a year, it makes sense to invest in a boiler or furnace system to recycle the waste oil,” says Michael Shirk, president and CEO of Clean Burn.

Clean Burn is an Energy Star partner. The company holds numerous industry certifications and works with the U.S. gov-ernment, the Environmental Protection Agency and various as-sociations to help coordinate the establishment of standards and regulations related to heat recovery and recycling efforts involving used motor oils. For more information, visit www.cleanburn.com.

new Hud study focuses on connecting SiPs, concrete walls

A new study released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development shows builders how to improve the durabil-ity and energy efficiency of their homes by combining structural insulated panel roof systems and concrete wall systems. The con-nection details and engineering provided in the study give builders a reliable and consistent method for connecting the two systems in one- and two-family dwellings.

The connection systems outlined in The Prescriptive Method for Connecting Structural Insulated Panel Roofs to Concrete Wall Systems fulfill the need for standardized connection systems between two increasingly popular materials for residential construction.

Funding for the study was provided by HUD’s Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing program that aims to break down the barriers for innovative housing technologies. Support for the development of the study was provided by the Structural Insulated Panel Association and the Portland Cement Association.

“Through the specifications provided by this research, builders will be able to reduce costs while more easily building high-quality energy-efficienct homes,” said Donn Thompson, AIA, PCA’s resi-dential technology manager. “This truly collaborative effort brought together all the different concrete building system manufacturers with the SIP manufacturers to ensure all the practical solutions of the new technologies are addressed.”

In most cases, the new prescriptive guidelines will reduce the need for additional engineering during the design phase for projects using the two systems. This can often translate to lower costs for both builders and owners.

“When a licensed engineer is required to determine the ap-propriate connection system and approve the building plans, the cost is often passed on to the homeowner,” said Bill Wachtler, executive director of SIPA. “This important document gives builders and design professionals the right connection systems that have been tested and engineered for most residential applications.”

The Prescriptive Method covers all types of concrete wall systems, including insulating concrete forms, concrete masonry,

removable form systems, precast wall panels and autoclaved aerated concrete products. ICFs and other concrete wall systems provide a high level of thermal resistance

for an energy-efficient building envelope.Homes built in high-wind or seismic zones are not covered

in The Prescriptive Method.“To make a complete energy-efficient building envelope, you

have to have well-insulated walls, a well-insulated roof and an airtight connection between them,” said

Wachtler. “As energy costs continue to rise and become a greater concern for home buyers, the winning combination of these two energy-efficient technologies has a strong future in the residential market.”

For the complete Prescriptive Method, visit www.sips.org or www.huduser.org. VAB


It’s Margaritaville at the 9th Annual Associate Event’s

Parrot Head Deck Party at the 2009 HBAV Convention in Hilton Head, S.C.

7 – 11 p.m. • Monday, June 22, 2009

Sign up now to be a “Parrot Head Sponsor” and participate in this exciting evening.

• Get “one-on-one” time with all convention attendees • Receive recognition throughout the convention

• Be listed in the program of events and on signage • Be recognized at the board of directors’ meeting• Gain publicity in several editions of Virginia Builder

• Be listed on the HBAV Web site

l Yes, I will attend. Please count on me to be a “Parrot Head Sponsor.” l No, I cannot attend, but please count on me to be a “Parrot Head Sponsor.”

Name: ____________________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Fax: ___________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

City: ____________________ State: __________ Zip: ____________

Local Association: __________________________________________

Payment:l $600 for one Parrot Head l $800 for two Parrot Heads on one pagel $1,000 for two pages l $1,500 for three pages

Amount Paid: l Check Enclosed l VISA l MasterCard

Card Number: ______________________ Exp. Date: _____________

Signature: __________________________________________________

Return this form with payment to: HBAV, 707 East Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23219

Office (804) 643-2797 • Fax (804) 780-2482

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How Virginia has cracked down on scrap metal theft by C. Maureen Stinger

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Prior to 2007, processors and resell-ers of scrap metals were treated the same way as any other retailer of sec-ondhand building materials. Any person seeking to sell secondhand heating or plumbing fixtures, electric fixtures or wiring, faucets, appliances, etc. must first obtain a permit from local law enforce-ment (Va. Code §§ 59.1-117 and 59.1-118).

Any person purchasing such products for resale is deemed a dealer (§ 59.1-119), and is required to show a permit and positive photo identification to the purchaser or seller of said products (§ 59.1-119.1). Dealers are required to keep books and records of each sale and each item purchased and sold, including a description of the goods; the name, address and description of the seller or purchaser; the license number of the ve-hicle in which the goods were delivered; and the permit number (§ 59.1-120).

Penalties for violation include a fine of between $50 and $100 for a first offense, and a fine of up to $500 and up to a year in jail for a second or subsequent offense (§ 59.1-124).

Interested stakeholders felt that, because of the high-dollar value of scrap metal, this level of regulation was not enough to deter theft and prevent resale of stolen goods. In 2007, HBAV sup-ported the efforts of manufacturers, law enforcement, utilities and other indus-tries to persuade the General Assembly to regulate the scrap metal processing industry and help crack down on theft.

The General Assembly agreed it should be much more difficult for

thieves to sell stolen scrap metal, reduc-ing the market for these stolen goods in an effort to reduce the rate of theft. The enactment of Senate Bill 1040, patroned by Sen. Frank Wagner in the 2007 session of the General Assembly, made that possible.

The bill distinguishes among ferrous scrap, nonferrous scrap and proprietary articles (§ 59.1-136.1). Ferrous scrap is any scrap metal consisting of iron or steel, excluding stainless steel. Nonfer-rous scrap is any scrap metal consisting primarily of stainless steel or any metal other than iron or steel. Metal articles are manufactured items that are usable for their intended purpose (e.g., railings, copper pipe, cast-iron radiators, etc.).

Proprietary articles include:• Metal articles that are stamped or

marked identifying the owner,• Any copper wire 3/8 inch thick or

larger, • Any aluminum wire 3/4 inch thick or

larger, or • Stainless-steel beer kegs.

A scrap metal processor is a busi-ness entity that uses machinery or equipment for processing and manufac-turing scrap metal into prepared grades for sale as raw material. “Authorized scrap sellers” are licensed plumbers, electricians, contractors, public utilities, transportation companies, licensed ped-dlers and brokers, industrial and manu-facturing companies, marine, automobile, and aircraft salvage and wrecking com-panies, and government entities.

Any scrap metal processor may pur-

chase ferrous scrap from any person other than a minor (§ 59.1-136.2). Ferrous scrap is heavy, large and not as valuable, and the General Assembly did not impose strict requirements on its purchase because it is not a high-theft item. Nonferrous scrap, metal articles and proprietary articles, on the other hand, are a different story.

Scrap metal processors may pur-chase nonferrous scrap and metal articles from a person who is not an authorized scrap seller only if:• At the time of sale, the seller of the

scrap or articles provides a driver’s license or other government-issued identification that includes a photo-graph, seller’s full name, address, date of birth, and SSN or ID number, and

• The scrap metal processor recordsthe seller’s information as well as the time and date of the sale, the license number of the seller’s vehicle and a description of the goods pur-chased from the seller (§ 59.1-136.3).

Scrap metal processors may purchase proprietary articles only if they comply with the requirements above and • The scrap metal processor receives

documentation establishing that the seller is in lawful possession of the articles to be sold, or

• The scrap metal processor documentsa diligent inquiry into whether the seller of the article has a right to do so, submits a report of the sale including the seller’s identifying infor-mation to local law enforcement by the next business day and holds the

In this market, businesses need to protect their assets as much as

possible to avoid undue losses. The downturn in the economy can

lead to an increase in theft, or attempted theft. Home Builders

Association of Virginia members should know how Virginia’s law

protects against theft of valuable scrap metals, and what members can

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Help Kohler help Habitatduring the international Builders’ Show, Kohler Co. launched

SaveWateramerica.com, a viral online campaign dedicated to teach homeowners how easy it is to save water. With the launch of this site — and help from Web visitors — Kohler will provide up to $1 million worth of water-saving plumbing products to Habitat for Humanity.

Visitors to the site are asked to participate in a three-question quiz, which calculates how much water and money the visitor’s family could save if they replaced their old toi-lets. For every completed quiz, Kohler will donate $1 worth of product to Habitat for Humanity, which will be tracked in real time on the Web site. Visitors are encouraged to share the site with a friend.

Kohler has already guaranteed to provide $500,000 worth of product to Habitat for Humanity to help build sustainable homes.

article for at least 15 days after purchase.The penalties for violating these

provisions are much steeper than those under the old law. Any scrap metal processor who negligently violates this law is subject to a civil penalty of up to $7,500 per violation. Any scrap metal processor knowingly violating these provisions is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor, which includes fines up to $2,500 and up to one year in jail.

Thus, the burden is on these scrap metal processors to follow all proce-dures when purchasing scrap metal. Failure to do so, even negligently, can bring hefty fines.

The bill became ef-fective July 1, 2007. With the downturn in the economy and decline in new construc-tion and manu-facturing, it is perhaps too soon to tell how much of an impact the bill has actually had in deterring theft. However, the key for those in the building industry is to remember that these regulations are in place to give law enforcement even more tools to prevent theft, prevent the purchase of stolen goods, and to apprehend those who try to profit from stealing these valuable materials.

If you find any of your valuable scrap is missing, don’t hesitate to call your local law enforcement, as well as any local scrap metal proces-sors in your area. These businesses don’t want to get caught with stolen goods any more than you want your goods stolen. You and they share a common goal — to keep commerce moving and business thriving.

(C. Maureen Stinger, an associate with Reed Smith, focuses her practice on representing clients with a broad range of interests before Virginia’s legislative and executive branches of government and the State Corporation Commission. She can be reached at [804] 344-3424 or [email protected].) VAB

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deck toppings By Stacey Enesey Klemenc

Letting the breeze in,keeping allergens out

Now, customers who suffer from the dreaded itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing from pollens and allergens will be able to enjoy the cool spring breeze in the com-fort of their screened-in porch. PollenTec screens, made by a 150-year-old specialty textile company in Europe, are designed to allow fresh air to flow in while filtering out up to 100 percent of pollens.

Originally designed overseas in 2007, PollenTec has made its way into the North America market thanks to Screens Inc. of Phoenix, Ariz.

Extensive testing was conducted by the European Center for Allergy Research Foundation and verified that 100 percent of grass pollens, 99.71 percent of birch pollen, 93.1 percent of stinging nettle pollen and 90.9 percent of ragweed pollen were

captured by the PollenTec screen. The screen material sells for $10 a square

foot. For more information, visit www. PollenTec.com or call (623) 780-2400.

Standing up to the sunBacked by a 10-year fade-resistant war-

ranty, Fiberon Sensibuilt is built to withstand the sun’s rays. Not only does it resist fading and chalking, but it’s designed with an infrared heat-reflective Lumenite surface to keep the decking cooler underfoot. The new composite also is highly stain, scratch and mold resistant.

Besides these attributes, the lightweight decking is moisture, impact and slip resistant. It never requires painting, staining or power washing, and won’t split or rot.

Sensibuilt, which is 100 percent recyclable and consists of recycled PVC, is available in four colors. It’s made by Fiber Composites out of New London, N.C.

For more information, call (800) 573-8841 or visit www.fiberondecking.com.

LifeCycle EcoShield deck tiles are environmentally responsible products for deck and roof applications recently introduced at IBS by AERT. t

Snappy tiles LifeCycle EcoShield

deck tiles — one of the newest earth-friendly prod-ucts from Advanced Environ-mental Recycling Technologies — are ideal for surface applica-tions on patios, verandas, rooftops and vir tually any level concrete or gravel surface.

Manufactured using AERT’s patented process that encapsulates recycled wood fibers in recycled polyethylene plastic, the 12-by-12-inch deck tiles come with a grid pattern for easy layout and versatility. The tiles snap together for simple and secure installation.

The tiles come in six colors. For more information, call (866) 729-2378 or visit www.aertinc.com.

Spotlight on decksDesigned by deck experts, DeckLites

from TimberTech are low-voltage lights that offer homeowners a stylish finishing touch as well as an element of safety for their decks.

The extensive line of deck lighting solutions includes post cap lights, baluster-mounted accent lights, post-mounted ac-cent lights and stair riser lights that are completely customizable. The post cap lights and baluster-mounted accents lights

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The low-voltage system uses minimal electricity and is designed with electrical connections that don’t require a permit for installation. All components are sold individually and carry a five-year residential warranty.

For more information, visit www. timbertech.com.

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Bring out the big gunsA new semi-automatic installation tool

that will dramatically reduce the already-quick installation of Tiger Claw’s groove fasten-ers was debuted at the 2009 International Builders’ Show. The company maintains that by using this simple but effective tool, contractors can build a beautiful nail-free surface deck four times faster than they can through traditional surface screwing.

The installation gun can be used with the company’s hidden deck fastener for pregrooved boards.

The fastener installa-tion gun drives a UFO Ballistic Nailscrew in like a nail but it can be removed like a screw. Operators simply slip the hidden deck fastener into the nose of the gun and position it in the groove of the board. The gun automatically enables

perfect positioning of fastener and screw installations with the pull of a trigger.

For more information, call (800) 928-4437 or visit www.deckfastener.com. VAB

While DeckLites from TimberTech enhance a deck’s natural beauty, the line’s accent and stair riser lights also provide added safety.

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when compared to manually inserting the hidden fasteners into grooves with your fingers.

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As the home building industry continues to struggle with an economic downturn that has lasted far longer and run

much deeper than ever expected, the volunteer leadership and staff of the Home Building Association of Richmond took to heart the advice given by Sir Winston Churchill during the darkest days of World War II.

Churchill said, “In times of great uncertainty, always search for great op-portunities.”

The HBAR leadership and staff real-ized that during this time of great uncer-tainty, virtually every member viewed the downturn as an opportunity to review, evaluate and make improvements to almost every aspect of how they con-duct their business. In response, HBAR leadership and staff followed the lead of their members by launching a bold new initiative to ensure that the association was also reviewing, evaluating and making improvements to every aspect of how the association conducted its business on behalf of the members.

The blueprint for this new initia-tive was the book Seven Measures of Success – What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don’t. Developed by the American Society of Association Execu-tives, Seven Measures of Success is the best-selling publication in ASAE’s history. It was inspired by the work of Jim Col-lins, author of the revolutionary business management books, Good to Great and Built to Last.

The HBAR initiative — christened early on as “Taking HBAR from Good to Great” — was launched early last year. While the process is never ending, the results after just one year are nothing short of amazing. At the end of last year, the HBAR board of directors approved more than 25 significant improvements to HBAR’s governing structures, volunteer leadership roles and responsibilities, deci-sion-making processes, meetings, events, programs and member services.

While execution of the initiative was under way throughout 2008, HBAR also continued to build on a solid track record of providing significant value to members.

The following is a brief recap of HBAR’s accomplishments:• Prevented Chesterfield County from

enacting a $5,820 road impact fee on new development and a growth-killing phosphorus run-off mitigation proposal.

• Worked with Hanover County to en-act workforce housing guidelines that will provide affordable housing and encourage more economic develop-ment in the county.

• Convinced Henrico County to delayenacting a $3,500 water and sewer-tap fee increase until January 2010.

• Supported the city of Richmond’sefforts to streamline the development approval process by supporting instal-lation of a new computer system for tracking development projects.

• Sponsored the annual Parade ofHomes — the largest fall new home marketing event in central Virginia — as well as the annual Dream Home Tour, the largest spring new home marketing event in central Virginia.

• Solicited positive news on local realestate issues from members, relayed that positive news for inclusion in a fall 2008 New Homes tabloid in the Richmond Times-Dispatch and continu-

ously posted positive industry news on www.richmondhomefacts.com, the HBAR-sponsored consumer Web site.

• Sent a survey to all members to helpensure that association resources are being allocated to programs, events and services that provide the greatest value to a constantly changing mem-bership base.

• Sponsored a number of networkingevents including Networking at Night, new home socials, spring and fall golf outings, a seafood feast, Show N Tell Night, a reverse trade show, a build-ers’ bash and the president’s ball.

• Sponsored a wide range of education-al seminars including Business Diversi-fication; How to Sell a Green Home; National Association of Home Build-ers’ professional designation programs for Certified Green Building Profes-sionals, Certified Residential Construc-tion Superintendents and Certified

Taking HBAR from good to great By David Reel


The Home Builders Association of Virginia wishes to express its appreciation to the following members for their generous support of the 2009 Annual Sponsorship Program:

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• Sponsored events designed to recog-nize industry and individual excellence including the Parade of Homes awards, Excellence in Remodeling awards, Together Everyone Achieves More awards, Major Achievement in Market-ing Excellence awards and Pacesetter

Awards (for new home sales volume).• Hosted Issues Briefings on green

building, current and emerging issues in Chesterfield County, and proposalsto streamline the city of Richmond’s permitting and inspection process.

• Launched a public affairs campaigndesigned to mobilize public opinion against a proposed proffer increase in Chesterfield County.

• Supported establishing a new regionalPartnership for Affordable Housing. While there is no question the severe

Benefits through Anthem Life

Anthem Life’s group life insurance helps employees provide

financial security for their loved ones. As an association member

you now get this security as part of your benefits plan at no

additional cost.

ALL COVERED EmpLOyEEs AnD DEpEnDEnts RECEiVE:

$10,000 Life and AD&D coverage

• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance promise timely benefit payments for the family if an employee passes away or faces a qualified loss in

an accident.

$2,000/Spouse and $2,000/Child Dependent Life coverage

• Dependent Life Insurance pays a benefit to your employee if a spouse or child passes away.

Resource Advisor

• This program gives employees and their families free and confidential access to support resources, including:

• Up to three legal and/or financial consultations for all employees

• Up to three visits per year with a counselor for employees with a disability

• Up to three in-person counseling sessions as well as three legal and/or financial consultations for beneficiaries

• 24/7 telephone counseling and referral services

• Web site resources for child care and elder care databases, wellness information, wills, and power of attorney forms

Travel Assistance

• Provides emergency medical assistance, travel services, and pre-departure information for members in case a medical emergency arises

while traveling 100+ miles from home for personal or business reasons.

This insert is only one piece of your enrollment package.

Exclusions, limitations, and applicable policy numbers can be found in the enrollment brochure.

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As an association member, you receive — at no additional cost — special benefits and programs designed to bring even more value to your Anthem plan.

payment of the premium by the employer constitutes acceptance and agreement of the terms detailed in the group insurance policy and certificate and as outlined above.

In Virginia: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. (serving Virginia excluding the city of Fairfax, the town of Vienna and the area east of State Route 123). Life and Disability products underwritten by Anthem Life Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affiliated HMOs, HealthKeepers, Inc., Peninsula Health Care, Inc. and Priority Health Care, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM and 360o Health are registered trademarks of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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This ad is only one piece of your enrollment package. Exclusions, limitations, and applicable policy numbers can be found in the enrollment brochure.

Payment of the premium by the employer constitutes acceptance and agreement of the terms detailed in the group insurance policy and certificate and as outlined above. In Virginia: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Anthem Health Plans of Virginia, Inc. (serving Virginia excluding the city of Fairfax, the town of Vienna and the area east of State Route 123). Life and Disability products underwritten by Anthem Life Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield As-sociation. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and its affilated HMOs, HealthKeepers, Inc., Peninsula Health Care, Inc. and Priority Health Care, Inc. are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM and 360° Health are registered trademarks of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.EVASH4220A (10/08)

hardships caused by this current downturn will end at some point, there is no doubt that brand-new problems and new chal-lenges for the home building industry will emerge to take their place. When they do, the hard work and visionary leader-ship that led HBAR to execute the Taking HBAR from Good to Great initiative will help ensure that HBAR will always match the definitions of the remarkable associa-tions, as identified in Seven Measures of Success for Associations:• They are highly efficient as well as

highly effective.• They provide products and services of

value to members at the right time, in the right way and at the right cost.

• They know what needs to be doneand they do it well.In sum, in these times of great un-

certainty, the volunteer leaders and staff at HBAR have successfully searched for and found great opportunities to meet member needs now and in the future.

(David Reel is HBAR’s executive vice president.) VAB

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Roanoke Regional HBA recently recognized two of its members for their outstanding new member recruitment. Shawn Callahan of Metwood Building Solutions received the 2009 Big SPIKE – Builder Award and Brett Bennett of Roanoke Gas received the 2009 Big SPIKE – Associate Award. Each man recruited a combined total of 22 new member firms.

RRHBA also honored Callahan with its 2009 Member of the Year – Builder Award. The 2009 Member of the Year – Associate Award was presented to Gary Judd of 84 Lumber. VAB

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John Stokely Jr. of Cavalier Land Development Corp., Robin Newhouse of Dominion Virginia Power and Mak Koebig of Peak Construction received Life Director status at the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas.

Builder magazine named The Dragas Cos. America’s Best Builder 2009. The announcement comes on the heels of the

Virginia Beach-based company’s 40th an-niversary. Builders from across the nation were considered for the award and Dragas was one of three winners selected.

Each year, the NAHB Executive Officers’ Council recognizes executive officers for reaching milestones in the years they have served their HBAs. In 2008, Christian P. Schweiger of Top of Virginia was recog-nized for five years of service and Michelle Wilson-Johnson of Shenandoah Valley BA was recognized for 10 years.

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Now’s the time to get on board with Virginia’s long-term care partnership

by Jim Bonnell, LUTCF

SPIKE SUMMARyThe following are the HBAV members with the highest total year-to-date, new, retention and accumulation credits as of December 2008:

HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL CREDITS

Name YTD total Total1. Mike Perry, TVBA 82.50 86.502. Charles Miller, TBA 75.00 691.003. Gary Parker, FABA 71.25 329.254. Shawn Callahan, BACV 46.00 49.005. Bill Smith, RRHBA 42.50 42.506. J. Snell, SVBA 42.00 165.507. J.T. Huddleston, RRHBA 37.00 868.508. Skip Ferebee, TBA 36.00 126.009. Jim Cox, RRHBA 36.00 78.5010. Tom Huxtable, TBA 31.00 506.50

HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATE TOTAL NEW CREDITS

Name YTD total Total1. Mike Perry, TVBA 48.00 86.502. Shawn Callahan, BACV 26.00 49.003. Gary Parker, FABA 21.50 329.254. John Hendrickson, HBARap 20.00 30.505. Mark Henrickson, RRHBA 15.00 16.006. J. Snell, SVBA 13.50 165.507. Hoy Beverley, HBASSV 13.00 68.508. Amar Gogia, SVBA 10.50 10.509. Charles Miller, TBA 10.00 691.0010. Joe Thomas, RRHBA 10.00 12.00

HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATE RETENTION CREDITS

Name YTD total Total1. Charles Miller, TBA 65.00 691.002. Gary Parker, FABA 49.75 329.253. J.T. Huddleston, RRHBA 37.00 868.504. Mike Perry, TVBA 34.50 86.505. Skip Ferebee, TBA 34.00 126.006. Jim Cox, RRHBA 32.00 78.507. Stephen Quick, TBA 30.00 95.008. J. Snell, SVBA 28.50 165.509. Tom Huxtable, TBA 27.00 506.5010. Thomas Shields, AHBA 26.50 168.50

HIGHEST YEAR-TO-DATE ACCUMULATION

Name Total1. James Carver, FABA 891.502. J.T. Huddleston, RRHBA 868.503. Charles Miller, TBA 691.004. Claude Grandy, RRHBA 639.505. John Scanelli, TBA 565.006. Jules Elliott, FABA 540.007. Preston Stallings, BRHBA 518.508. Tom Huxtable, TBA 506.509. Lewis Jamison, RRHBA 478.5010. Bill Hendricks, TBA 458.50

Virginia’s long-term care (LTC) partnership is a public-private venture designed to encourage and reward Virginians for planning ahead for future needs. Partnerships are an alliance between the private insurance industry and

state government to help Virginians plan for future long-term care without depleting all of their assets.

The future demand for LTC services is expected to rise significantly. Virginians need to plan ahead to ensure they’ll get the widest array and highest quality of services.

What does LTC insurance cover?LTC insurance helps pay for various supportive services to

assist people with health or personal needs which might result from a chronic disease, serious accident, sudden illness or cogni-tive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease. LTC services are different from traditional medical care in that their focus is not necessarily to improve the medical condition of an individual but to maintain the individual’s quality of life.

LTC services may be provided by a health care professional such as a nurse, a home health aide or other personal care provider. Varying amounts and levels of care can take place in a variety of locations. This can range from a few hours of care per week in one’s home to around-the-clock care in a nursing facility.

Medicare or other types of health insurance generally don’t cover LTC. LTC insurance policies may vary greatly in the amount and scope of services they cover and the settings in which services are delivered.

How will the LTC partnership program work?States are required to develop partnerships using the “dollar-for-dollar” model. For

every dollar that an LTC partnership insurance policy pays out in benefits, a dollar of personal assets can be protected (disregarded during the eligibility review) if the individual chooses to apply for Medicaid.

In other words, LTC partnership policy holders who apply for Medicaid coverage are able to maintain some level of assets (equal to the LTC insurance benefit paid) above the $2,000 Medicaid asset limit currently in place for eligibility purposes.

The Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 renewed states’ ability to establish LTC partnerships and outlined specific requirements for partnership policies.

All partnership policies must include annual compound inflation protection for indi-viduals under 61. Inflation protection helps policies keep up with the rising cost of LTC services.

All partnership policies in Virginia must be issued after Sept. 1, 2007.Per federal law, Virginia is not allowed to “grandfather” policies. Current LTC insur-

ance policy holders who want to obtain a partnership policy should contact their agent or carrier.

HBAV members and their eligible family members have access to partnership-qualified LTC insurance at special discounted rates through John Hancock Life Insurance Co., a leader in long-term care insurance.

For more information or to obtain a quote, write me at [email protected] or call (804) 643-2797. VAB

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Virginians in VegasAlthough the group was smaller

at the International Builders’ Show

than in years’ past, Virginians still

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informal gathering at Cleopatra’s

Barge at Caesar’s. Some even

gathered at Palazzo’s for dinner

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to right unless otherwise noted.)

s The Central Virginia trio of Gordon Cudd, Steve Behnke and Jason Cudd enjoy the moment.

t Northern Va.’s Gary Garczynski and John Stokely Jr. catch up on the day’s happenings.

s VNG’s April Litton relaxes with her friends, Tidewater’s Lisa Montgomery, David Coale and Julie Williams at Dos Caminos, while Roanoke’s J.B. Smith and James Buck learn a little about home warranties from 2-10’s marketing representative, Karen McCorkle. s

t Tom Acree, regional sales manager for 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, stops by for a chat with HBAV President Rand Sompayrac during the HBAV get-together at Caesar’s.

s Jason Beuchler and Tim Aloi meet up with their boss Lloyd Poe (Richmond) and his wife, Susan, during the recent outing in Las Vegas. JoAnn and Richard Bogese (Richmond) flank HBAV’s 2009 president during the informal gathering at IBS. From Tidewater, Debbie and John Harris, Lucky Peterson and Elizabeth Dunnington, and Pete and Sarah Kotarides enjoy a Mexican dinner before heading off to see “Jersey Boys.”

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