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ACTION NEWS AUGUST, 2007

President's Messageby JEFF HAPPE

Happe & Sons Construction

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AUGUST, 2007VOL. 30, NO. 8

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“May a man tell what he can do untilhe tries? That, I take it, is the soul ofthe Americanism which makes us a

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I recently filled out a profilequestionnaire for a publication and I foundit to be quite a thought provokingexperience. It made me reflect for a momenton a lot of the good things in my life that Ihave had the opportunity to be involvedwith and think about things that I hope todo in the future.

Being in the construction business istough. It’s a fight for survival every day.We struggle with issues involvingemployees, government agencies, suppliers,subcontractors, banks, customers…the listcould go on forever. But contractors provide

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2007 OFFICERS

PresidentJeff Happe, Happe & Sons Construction

Vice PresidentJohn Elpers, John Elpers Homes

TreasurerMax Jones, Heritage Federal Credit Union

SecretaryJohn Graupner, Lowe's Home Centers

Immediate Past PresidentBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.

Executive DirectorBill Pedtke

STATE DIRECTORSBill Badger, Sr.John ElpersJeff HappeBill Kattmann

2007 COMMITTEE CHAIRSMEMBERSHIPMike Zehner, Zehner Development

REMODELORS' COUNCILNina Lance, Lance Cabinet Shop

PARADEJohn Elpers, John Elpers HomesJim Thomas, Bank of Evansville

GOLF OUTINGSDanny Davis, Davis Homes

LEGAL ADVISORShannon Frank, McCray Lavallo Frank & Klingler

CHRISTMAS DANCEJennifer Mitchell, Windows of Evansville

CODESRon Dauby, Dauby Construction, Inc.

POLITICAL ACTIONCarl Shepherd, Shepherd Construction

SCHOLARSHIPBill Kattmann, Kattmann Construction, Inc.

QABSMike Zehner, Zehner Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BUILDERSShane ClementsChip DormeierGreg KuhlmanBruce MillerDaniel TemmeChad VanZilenMike 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

SIBA LIFE DIRECTOR: W.C. "Bud" Bussing

ASSOCIATESMark HansenWade JenkinsJohn Schneider, Jr.Ted Ubelhor

REMODELERSSteve FestMike Freeman

SIBA STAFFEXECUTIVE DIRECTORBill PedtkeE-mail: [email protected]

ASSOCIATION SERVICES DIRECTORShannon French HoltE-mail: [email protected]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTNancy MaidenE-mail: [email protected]

Mike MartynSandy Smith JonesTed UbelhorMike Zehner

IBA LIFE DIRECTORSAlan Bosma*W.C.BussingRon DaubyBob Hatfield*Steve Heidorn

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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 contractorregarding specific construction needs or concerns.

SIBA does not guarantee acceptance by any member nor does it guarantee any products orservices offered by MMIC or Logan Lavelle & Hunt. SIBA recommends that members

perform their own due diligence and consult with appropriate advisors regarding all insur-ance products and programs.

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ThePedtke

Perspective

byBill Pedtke

'DIARY' FITS THIS PERSPECTIVE

I got a call recently from a homeownerwho was truly upset with a subcontractor.It seems the work was not designedcorrectly, and the end-result was causingmajor problems in the caller’s home.

The caller let me know he moved into thishouse about 1 year ago, and the subcontractorrefuses to correct the problems.

I asked about the inspection on the sub’swork, and the caller said the inspectiondidn’t catch the problem. “Inspectorsdepend on the contractor to do the workright, anyway.” The caller was, however,having the inspector return to re-inspect thesystem to find “all the code violations”.

contractor was, he was very evasive.“That’s not pertinent.” After I explainedthat his home builder might have more luckdealing with a subcontractor in correctingthe problem, he admitted that he was hisown general contractor.

After I hung up the telephone, I wasvery glad. The perfect article for the Augustnewsletter had dropped right into my lap!What a great opportunity to pound homethe starched lesson of hiring a professionalbuilder for, perhaps, the largest investmentin your life!

But it’s summertime, and it’s been hotlately. So as sleeves are rolled up and topbuttons are open during the dog days, I thinkit would be more fun to re-visit our favoriteway to review this lesson – Diary of A MadHome Builder.

Bill Carson, who served the homebuilding industry as the Executive Directorof the Indiana Builders Association for 42years, wrote the following story of a regularguy who tried to save a few bucks bybuilding his own home. As I decided torun Carson’s Diary, it occurred to me justhow many times over the years he must havereceived countless, frustrating phone callsfrom “do-it-yourselfers”. From myWhen I inquired who his general

perspective, he captured the sentimentexactly. Enjoy.

APRIL 1 (Fool’s Day)My banker was very friendly. Said he

wished I would get a builder because Ididn’t know what I was doing. Best rate Icould get was four points above primebecause I was too marginal with noexperience. Also said I’d get the money instages after I showed proof of payment tosubs. What nerve! I didn’t realize therewould be this much paperwork. Missedthree hours of work. He gave me a calendar,though.APRIL 26

Took 25 days to finally agree on houseplans. Never dreamed there were so manydetails. Discovered that my wife is a verynasty person. Think I’m getting a nervouscondition.MAY 4

Finally swung the deal on the lot. Thedeveloper said, “Take it or leave it!” Saidthe builders buy several lots at a time andthat’s why they get discounts and that Ididn’t qualify. I know I paid too much but

See Diary, page 18


2007 OfficersChairman: Nina Lance

Vice Chairman: Mike FreemanSecretary/Treasurer: Rick Oakley

SIBAR 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.Homes by John Peninger, Inc.JD's Construction, Inc.Koch Construction, Inc.Martin Brothers & Co., Inc.MCF ConstructionNurrenbern ConstructionPopham Construction Co.River Valley HomesSandy Smith Builder, Inc.Scheessele & Sons ConstructionShepherd Construction, Inc.Daniel E. Temme Architect P.C.Tri-State Restoration ContractorsZehner Development Corp.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSAllied Building ProductsAll-Weather Products, Inc.Aluma-Kraft SalesAmerican WholesalersAMP ElectricArvin Sign ServicesBanterra MortgageBenthall Bros IncCarpet Discount CenterChampion WindowsDiversified Mech & Plmb ServicesE.L. Walters A/C & Heating Inc.Evansville Tile DistributorsEvansville WinnelsonFifth Third BankGabe Mehringer PlumbingGraber Insealators, Inc.ICI Paints, Inc.Indiana Wholesalers Inc.Insulpro, Inc.K-I Lumber & Building MaterialsKight Lumber Co., Inc.King's Great Buys PlusKitchen InteriorsKitchen Traditions, LLCLance Cabinet ShopLensing Building SpecialtiesLouisville Tile Distrs. Inc.Michael Gourley & Sons ConcreteNunning Heating/AC/RefrigerationOld National BankOverhead Door Co. of EvansvillePPG / Porter PaintsScholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Sherwin WilliamsSun Windows, Inc.Swat Pest & Lawn ManagementWindows of Evansville

NAHB REMODELERS LOGO UNVEILEDLOCAL REMODELORS COUNCIL

CHANGES NAMEChairman Mike Nagel, CGR, CAPS,

opened the NAHB Remodelers’ springBoard of Trustees meeting by unveilingthe council’s new logo with a champagnetoast to the new name.

The implementationof a new logo is anotherstep in the rebrandingprocess for the newNAHB Remodelers.The decision to change the group’s namefrom the Remodelors Council to theNAHB Remodelers came after extensiveanalysis of the council’s brandrecognition and investigation into how tomake the council an even more widely-known force in the remodeling industry.

Economists predict that the remodelingindustry will surpass the home building

industry within the next ten years, and thecouncil’s Board of Trustees wants to makesure that the NAHB Remodelers reachesmore of the remodeling population and growsas the industry grows. Updating the council’s

name and logo gives it afresh, new image, makes iteasier to search for onlineand allows it to be seen asassociated with NAHB.

Locally, the Remodelors Council of theSouthwestern Indiana Buidlers Associationhas decided to implement a name change andnew logo in effort to rebrand along with thenational council.

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FALL TOUR RETURNSINVESTMENT

Builders are already revving up forSIBA’s 2nd annual Fall Tour of Homes,which is scheduled this year for October13-14 and 20-21. Builder packets withcontracts are being mailed to all SIBABuilder Members on August 1. Thedeadline to enter is September 14, 2007.

The Fall Tour is another fantasticopportunity for builders to meet and greetpotential customers. Like the Parade ofHomes in June, the Fall Tour is geared toattract potential buyers to newly builthomes, but in a more relaxed fashion forthe builder.

Requirements for entries in the FallTour aren’t as restrictive as the Parade.For example, an entry can be a home thatis completed, or a home that is still underconstruction, or even a subdivision oropen building lot.

Also in the Builder packet isinformation about updates and changesfor this year’s Fall Tour. One majorchange is the number of days for the FallTour. The Tour will extend over twoconsecutive weekends, but will still not

include the weekdays between. One thingthat has not changed is the cost forbuilders to participate. The entry fee forthe 2007 Fall Tour remains at $500 perentry – a great price for the exposureprovided through the event.

In 2006, SIBA had its first Fall Tour,and was surprised by the interest amongits Builder members. Expecting about 32entries, SIBA was happy to report therewere 44 entries in the 2006 Fall Tour.Even more are expected this year, sincethe event demands less stress on thebuilders, subcontractors, and suppliers.And builders report the return for theirentry fee brings in many potential buyers– much more than a typical open house.

GREEN BUILDINGCOMING TO

INDIANAThe Indiana Builders Association has

formed a special task force to review greenbuilding practices. One focus of the taskforce is to review practices that might shapelegislative and regulatory policies forvoluntary, market-driven programs that canmake sense for home building in Indiana.

Some efforts already made to implementgreen building practices were found to addtoo much cost, and would have detrimentaleffects on communities, especially thosetrying to maintain healthy growth.

However, NAHB has written a set ofGreen Building Guidelines that are muchmore builder-friendly and affordable toworking households. The NAHBguidelines are also in the considerationprocess for qualifying for ANSI standards.

Three SIBA builders are serving onIBA’s Green Building Task Force. JohnElpers, Shane Clements and Mike Zehnerare scheduled to attend meetings, which areexpected to start in July, and run mostly inconjunction with meetings of IBA’sdirectors meetings.

Updates will be forthcoming from theSIBA office.


MEMBERSHIPMOMENTS

byShannon French Holt

SIBA DAY ATELLIS PARK

Race Day ReplacesAugust Meeting

SIBA members get a special treat thismonth! ‘SIBA Day at the Races’ willreplace the August Membership meeting.This month’s networking opportunity willbe held at Ellis Park on WEDNESDAY,August 8th. Gates open at 11:00am,LUNCH buffet is served at noon, with liveracing beginning at 12:40pm. Admissionis FREE for SIBA members. Call theSIBA office to see if seats are stillavailable, 479-6026.

SIBA MEMBER BUILDS EASTER SEALS HOME RUN SWEEPSTAKES Claire Bruggeman of Tell City, IN, won thegrand prize at the July 18th final “keyceremony” for the 2007 Easter Seals HomeRun Sweepstakes.S h ehas

her choice of thegrand prize house built by SIBABuilder, Shane Clements, EagleConstruction, valued at $162,378 OR$100,000.

During a seven-week sales period, morethan 2,600 Sweepstakes raffle tickets weresold for $100 each. Five finalists wereselected in a random drawing July 12. TheWolf’s Tommy Mason conducted the finalkey ceremony at the grand prize home inBridlewood subdivision as the finalistschose keys at random and then attemptedto open boxes representing the raffle prizes:

a $10,000 second prize, $5,000 third prize,and two $1,000 prizes.

With the grand prize winner choosingthe cash prize, the nonprofit Easter

Seals RehabilitationCenter will net

approximately

$139,000from this

year’s Sweepstakes. Thoseproceeds will underwrite physical,occupational, and speech therapy sessionsfor local individuals with disabilities whocouldn’t otherwise afford these life-changing services. This year’s amountbrings the 16-year total raised by theSweepstakes to approximately $1.8 million.

Sponsors of the 2007 Easter Seals HomeRun Sweepstakes were Eagle Construction,NEWS 25, 104.1 FM WIKY, 93.5 TheWolf, Evansville Courier & Press,Evansville Area Association of Realtors,

Southwestern Indiana Builders Association,and Kemper CPA Group.

Shane and Amy Clements, EagleConstruction, congratulate Grand Prize

Winner Claire Bruggeman (center).

Eagle Construction owner, Shane Clements,talks with Easter Seals child representative,

Madison Melton.

KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH LEGISLATORS

SIBA’s Carl Shepherd meets with State Representative Suzanne Crouch(left) and State Senator Vaneta Becker (right). Both lawmakers spoke

to the local chapter of the NFIB in Evansville shortly following the2007 General Session. Shepherd and other attendees heard how

important it is to stay in touch with your legislators and stay informedon legislation, sometimes minute-by-minute.


2007 MEMBERSHIP TOTALSAs of: 12/31/06 6/30/07Builders 126 138Associates 257 379Total 383 517 Y-T-D Net Growth: 35% Annualized Retention: 87.8%

Total jobs represented: 19,558!

LAST CHANCETO RENEW

As of 7/17/07, these members havenot renewed their Membership Dues and

will lapse at the end of this month. Ifyou see them, offer a friendly reminder of

the benefits of being a SIBA member.

Up For Renewal...

These members are up for renewal inAugust. If you see them, offer a friendly

reminder to renew!

CertainTeed Roofing ProductsDunn Building & Consulting LLC

Farmers State BankFoster Construction

Hall Plastering & Drywall, Inc.Hornbeck Concrete Services, Inc.

Jagoe Homes, Inc.Kenny Kent Chevrolet

Leisure DistributorsRiecken Construction, Inc.

Schultheis Insurance AgencySelective Homes by Chad & Dad

Vittitow Basement Walls Inc.

Airtight Insulation Co. Inc.Barbara's Bloomers

Coburn Ford MercuryEuronique Inc.

Fredrick Hawkins Painting Co.Interior Illusions by DonaKitchen Traditions LLCLOR-RAN Corporation

EVEN MODEST IMPACT FEES CAN TAKE ABIG TOLL ON HOUSING AFFORDABILITY

$1000 increase prices out 414 households in Evansville marketIn Evansville, 414 households are

priced out of the median priced homefor every $1,000 of government relatedincrease in housing cost, according tothe most recent economic report by theNational Association of Home Builders.

The study gathered the median pricedhome for our market is $198,421. Thisprice would require a minimum incomeof $58,414. There are 140,138households that earn at least this incomewithin the market. However, with a mere$1000 increase, 414 households can nolonger afford that home.

Even as the hous ing marke tcorrection continues to exert downwardpressure on new home prices, localitiescontinue to push forward with new feesand regulations that will further erodehousing affordability, according to thenew study.

The repor t on the impac t o fgovernment regulat ion on housingshows that each $1,000 increase in thecost of a new median-priced homeforces 217,000 prospective buyers outof the marketplace.

Based on national mortgageunderwriting standards and incorporatingthe latest data from the U.S. CensusBureau, the report contains detailedresults for more than 300 metro areas.

The analysis found that every $819rise in fees paid at the beginning of theconstruct ion process – such as anincrease in the price of a constructionpermit, a tap fee, a proffer or an impactfee – adds an additional $1,000 to thefinal price of the home.

“The study shows that even modestimpact fees can have a dramatic effecton housing affordability,” said JerryHoward, executive vice president andCEO of NAHB. “Local governments need

to understand that higher regulatory costsfrequently push up the price of housingbeyond the means of many teachers,firefighters, police officers and othermoderate-income workers.”

The number of households whowould no longer be eligible to qualifyfor a mortgage based on a $1,000increase to a median-pr iced homeranges from a low of 10 in both the LaCrosse , Wisc-Minn . met ropol i t anstatistical areas and the Ocean City, N.J.MSA, to a high of 4,193 in the Dallas-Forth Worth-Arlington, Texas area.

The numbers vary significantly ineach marketplace, and are largely afunction of local income distribution,house prices and population.

To view a detailed breakdown onhow a $1 ,000 pr ice increase on amedian-priced home affects householdsin individual metro markets, please goto www.nahb.org/pricedoutcities. Thefu l l s tudy i s ava i lab le on l ine a twww.nahb.org/pricedout.

CHARLES CLARK SALES WORKSHOPNOVEMBER 29

SIBA Brings National Sales Speaker forLocal Members

SIBA has scheduled a special salesseminar for all members to attend.Charles Clark, a nationally soughtspeaker, wi l l be in Evansv i l l e toconduct a full-day workshop availableto all SIBA members on November 29,2007 at Holiday Inn.

Clark will conduct a full-day workshopon Personality Selling, entitled “Bulls,Owls, Lambs and Tigers”.

fami l ia r wi thC l a r k ’ si n t e r e s t i n gapproach to teaching people to sell tothe different personalities of potentialbuyers. Clark has been brought backby popular demand to Indiana’s StateBui lders Convent ion , he ld inIndianapolis.

Details on the Evansville seminarwill be coming soon.Convent ion a t tendees may be


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

order to remain in the NAHB Spike Club.

Dennis Messinger 24Messinger Construction, Inc.Jennifer Mitchell 21Windows of EvansvilleShane Clements 17Eagle Const & DevelopmentDavid McClary 18River Valley HomesBruce Miller 17Barrington DevelopmentMark Hansen 15K-I Lumber and Building MaterialsJon Newcomb 15FC Tucker Emge RealtorsSteve Fest 12Murphy Homes, Inc.John Graupner 8Lowe's Home Centers EastSean Miller 8Benthall Bros.Chris Scholz 7Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Reenie Brown 6Carpet Discount CenterJohn Elpers 6John Elpers HomesMike Freeman 6MCF ConstructionBill Kattmann 6Kattmann ConstructionCathy McGillem 6Kight Home CenterChuck Murphy 6Murphy Homes, Inc.Bill Rushing 6K-I Lumber and Bldg Materials

ROYAL SPIKES(150-249)

RED SPIKES(100-149)

GREEN SPIKES(50-99)

LIFE SPIKES(25-49)

BLUE SPIKES(6-24)

SIBA Spike Club Members

Tommy Thompson 329Thompson Homes, Inc.Bob Hatfield 274Custom Homes by Bob Hatfield

Sandy Smith Jones 141Sandy Smith Builder, Inc.Trent Hunt 136Logan Lavelle Hunt Ins. AgencyC. Frank Scholz 136Scholz Drywall & Interiors, Inc.Jeff Hatfield 127Core ContractorsBrad Sterchi 121Sterchi Homes CorporationGlenn Nurrenbern 121Nurrenbern ConstructionDamien Scheessele 111Scheessele & Sons ConstructionLarry Koch, CGB 109Koch Construction, Inc.W.C. "Bud" Bussing 108Bussing Construction

SUPER SPIKES(250-499)

Mike Talbert 249Homes by the Talbert GroupCarl Shepherd 240Shepherd Construction, Inc.Scott Jagoe 204Jagoe Homes, Inc.Ron Dauby 203Dauby ConstructionSteve Heidorn, CGR CGB CAPS 193Heidorn Construction, Inc.Alan Bosma, CGB CGR 158Bosma Construction, Inc.Ron McGillem 154R.A. McGillem Custom HomesDan Buck 151Dan Buck Homes

(as of 6/30/07)

Bill Badger, Sr. 97Badger Construction, Inc.Mike Martyn 94Martyn Custom HomesBrad Killebrew 92Killebrew Brick, Inc.Al Bauer, Jr. 87Bauer HomesDanny Davis 73Davis HomesDick Zirkle 68Benthall Brothers, Inc.John Peninger, CGB GMB CAPS 66Homes by John PeningerDarrell Spears 61Spears & Norman HomesBill Jagoe 55Jagoe Homes, Inc.Jim Arvin 53Arvin Sign ServicesJeff Happe 52Happe & Sons ConstructionJim Muth 52Complete Lumber, Inc.Rick Oakley, CGR CAPS 50Creative Interiors/ReBath

Walt VanZilen 48Selective Homes by Chad & DadHerb Schumacher 46Schumacher Custom HomesJill Hayden 45J.H. Hatfield HomesMike Zehner, CGB GMB 42Zehner Development CorporationMike Frank 40Insulpro, Inc.Bert Warner 34Windows of EvansvilleRobbie Sears 32VECTREN

Chris Combs 31Combs Landscape & NurseryRick Schapker 29Pella Windows & DoorsTed Ubelhor 29Fifth Third BankBrent Holweger 26Holweger Development & Construction


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SIBA LEADERS VISIT WASHINGTON, DC

Pedtke and Happe visited with Congressman Ellsworth.Ellsworth has received an A-rating from the home builders,who appreciate his recent votes on reforming the regulatory

oversight of the GSE’s – Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac.

Not long after their arrival, Happe talkedPedtke into trying to steal the milliondollars on display at the US Dept of

Engraving and Printing.

Inside the U.S. Capitolbuilding, each state is entitled

to place two statues of itsnoteable people. Picturedbefore a marble statue ofIndiana’s General Lew

Wallace, a civil war hero, areMary Pedtke, Bill Pedtke,Leanne Happe and Jeff

Happe.

SIBA's Jeff Happe and Bill Pedtke paida visit to Washington, DC to be part of theNAHB Legislative Conference. More than1250 builders and suppliers from across thecountry traveled to Washington to be partof Hill Visits, in which members of thehome building industry visitedRepresentatives and Senators to discuss themost pressing issues.

At the time of the conference, theSenate’s discussion was heated mostly onthe immigration issue. Builders alsoimpressed upon lawmakers the importanceof FHA modernization as well as GSE’s.

Building professionals also made clearhousing’s importance in the economy.Housing accounts for 16% of the nation’sGDP.


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BUY NOW!SIBA COORDINATES $80,000 CAMPAIGN

Did you know...SIBA Builders can post

their homes on the SIBAwebsite – “Homes for Sale”.Listings can includedescription, multiple photos, aswell as links and email to thebuilder’s company. AND IT’SALL FREE – as part of yourSIBA membership! Not a badidea, since the Buy Now!Campaign is working to bringconsumers to the website!

SIBA Builders and other housingprofessionals are benefiting from anadvertising blitz that has the communitycovered with Buy Now ads. About 30billboards around thearea are matched byq u a r t e r - p a g enewspaper ads, andradio and tv spots too.The Buy Now! messageis being delivered via abranding campaign thatmaximized more than$80,000 in advertisingin the local media.

The goal of thecampaign, whichfollows an effectivenational model, is toadvise consumers thatpurchasing a home ismore of a possibility than they may haverealized. A website supports thecampaign by offering articles aboutdifferent topics in buying or selling ahome, including how to select a builderor realtor.

This spring, the SIBA board ofdirectors voted to spend association fundson a media campaign. SIBA’s financialcommitment was met equally by theEvansville Area Association of Realtors,and the Mortgage Bankers Associationalso contributed to the campaign.

The Evansville Courier committed tothe campaign with special pricing andfinancial contribution that supported thecampaign. Lamar Advertising also

provided specialpricing and contributedextra boards forexposure. SouthC e n t r a lC o m m u n i c a t i o n scommitted specialpricing on radioadvertising.

The entirecommitment amonglocal organizationstotaled about $40,000,which was matched byNAHB – for a total of$80,000.

This was enough tospan the campaign over 90-days,beginning late May into August.

Especially with today’s marketstatus, the committee wants people torea l ize tha t homeownersh ip i saffordable, and that the home of theirdreams may actual ly f i t into theirbudgets. The advertising will provideinformational ar t ic les that wil l behelpful to consumers as they considerpurchasing a home. The website willalso include links to each of the entitiesinvolved.

COMMITTEE TO VOTE NEXT MONTH ON GREENSTANDARD PROPOSALS

Proposals on everything from roofoverhangs and the percentage of recycledcontent in building materials to anincreased emphasis on panelizedconstruction — and a new ultra-green“diamond” designation — are among therecommendations to be reviewed whenthe Green Building Standard consensuscommittee meets next month.

Last week, the seven task groups ofthe committee members — each assignedto work on a different part of the proposedstandard — released theirrecommendations and those will be votedon by the entire committee when it meetsJuly 9-13 at the National Housing Centerin Washington, D.C.

Hundreds of pages of proposals, alongwith justifications for each, are availableat the green building standard section ofthe NAHB Research Center’s Web site.The Research Center is serving assecretariat for the standards process,which is being conducted according toprotocols developed by the AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI) andin cooperation with the InternationalCodes Council. When completed aroundthe end of this year, the document will bethe first ever consensus-based residentialgreen building standard.

The standard will be used for allresidential construction types, includingremodeling and multifamilydevelopments, both high and low-rise.

The proposed standard is based on theNAHB Model Green Home BuildingGuidelines, which were unveiled inJanuary 2005 and are now used by 20home builders associations as the basis oftheir state and local green buildingprograms.

Also, green, resource-efficient lot andsite development, which was included inthe appendix of the guidelines, willbecome a part of the standard itself.

“If communities are seeking an ANSIstandard for voluntary green building, theNational Green Building Standard willprovide one-stop shopping,” said GreenBuilding Consensus Committee ChairRon Jones.

“To have remodeling, multifamilyand land development as part of thisresidential standard is a huge advantagefor builders, too,” Jones said. “Manyof our members do more than one kindof home bui ld ing , and hav ing acomprehensive standard like this makesit much more user-friendly.”

After the next consensus committeemeeting, the revised standard documentreflecting the votes of the committeewill be released for a public commentperiod. The Research Center will gatherthe comments and then circulate them

to the appropriate committee membersfor their review and response.

Interested groups and individualswill also be able to appeal committeedecisions. “The transparency is integralto the development of this standard,”Jones said. “This is not some plan that’sbeing foisted onto the industry. This iscommon sense green building — abase l ine fo r a l l o f us tha t wi l lencourage this industry to becomegreener and greener.”


BUILDERS GOLF OUTING WAS HEATEDDozens of foursomes gathered for golf at

Rolling Hills Country Club on one of the hottestdays of the year. Thanks to the RHCC staffand well-positioned stations, golfers had plentyof refreshments and had a great time.

Congratulations to the winning team –Logan Lavelle Hunt featuring Trent Hunt, whotruly is a good golfer. He dragged along fellow“golfers” Jeff and Ray Happe, as well as JimmySchiff. It was never reported that they used aHappe or Schiff shot the entire outing, but theteam score of 53 was two strokes better thanthe field.

Congratulations, also, to the losing team,who accepted their last place prize sograciously. Team CourierPress.com wasrepresented by Liz Miller, Jason Blair, Ed Smithand Bill Donnelly, who received one cantaloupeeach for scoring a team high of 76. A 76! Witha string, 2 mulligans and a throw per player – a76!!! At least we know for sure - theCourierPress.com team doesn’t cheat!

A great round of golf was followed by afantastic dinner prepared by the RHCC staff.Then, prizes were presented for the best shotsof the day, as well as to the luckiest golfers viadoor prizes.

We’re already looking forward to the FallClassic Golf Outing, the fundraiser event forthe SIBA PAC, Inc. Details on the FCGO willbe announced soon.

2007 Builders Golf ChAmpions

With a total score of 53: (left to right) Jeff Happe; Trent Hunt, Logan LavelleHunt Insurance; Ray Happe and Jimmy Schiff.

2007 Builders Golf ChUmpions

With a gross of 76, the CourierPress.com team won cantaloupes for all!Pictured left to right are Ed Smith, Jason Blair, Liz Miller, Golf Chair

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Tom McDaniel, Killebrew Brick, was justone of three 'Hydration Specialists' drivingthroughout the course, making sure that all

players had enough fluids to make itthrough one of the hottest days of the year!

Evansville Courier and PressTeam 1 didn't have to be good

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At his retirement party in 2006, Bill Carson (r)gave a hug to good friend and Evansville

builder, Bud Bussing. Bussing served as StatePresident in 1973.

I’ll easily save enough to offset it later. Hedidn’t show me much respect.MAY 6

Somebody’s going to pay for this onelection day. You need a Ph.D. just to fillout all the various government offices.There was less red tape when I joined theNavy. Somebody will pay. Missed fivehours of work.MAY 7

Staked out my lot as best I could. Ididn’t have one of those tapes, so I juststepped it off. Wonder how builders squarethe house on the lot? I guess it’s no bigdeal.MAY 8

Met excavator early in the morning. Hesaid only a fool would build a basement onthat lot. Too low! I let him know inuncertain terms that it was my money andto dig. He was grinning when I left forwork.MAY 10

The excavation was filled with water. Itold him to fill the damn thing back up andI chalked my loss up to “experience” I’m anervous wreck.MAY 11

The foundation guys told me it wouldbe at least three weeks before they couldget to my job. They had to take care oftheir builders first. I hate delays.MAY 12

The lumber man said that I could qualifyfor discounts as soon as I bought at least$250,000 worth of materials. I told him thatwas discrimination. He agreed. He alsowould not guarantee any prices because thelumber prices were fluctuating almost daily.Told him I wouldn’t stand for that kind oftreatment and would shop around. Missedtwo days of work getting bids. Returned tooriginal lumber man and signed up.MAY 15

When the framing carpenter told me hisprice, I told him to go to hell. Told himthere were doctors making his kind ofmoney and that there were plenty of otherswhere he came from. Said he dropped outof medical school to become a carpenter.MAY 24

Hired original framer.JULY 2

would be his last step. He beat mehalf to death. Missed two days ofwork due to stitches and bruises.Had to reschedule everything.Those subs are mean.JULY 11

Lumber finally came. Calledframing carpenter and he said he hadto frame a house for one of hisbuilders first. It would be aboutthree weeks. I kicked my dog forthe first time.JULY 12

Most of the lumber was stolen.Insurance company verycooperative. Lumber man said itwould take about four weeks toreplace items. Decided not to tellthe carpenter for fear he would takeanother job. I’m sick.AUGUST 13

Lumber delivered. Called carpenter andsaid the timing was not so good. He wouldstart in four days. An extra delay becausehis daughter was getting married.AUGUST 14

Made a list of everybody who has liedto me. Got writer’s cramp.AUGUST 18

Carpenter finally showed. I almost wentberserk when he pointed out that I neededa saw box from the power company or hecouldn’t run his power equipment. He saidI’d have to pay him for as long as it took toget one or he’d have to go to another project.I mumbled, “yes, I’d pay.” How was Isupposed to know about saw boxes? Missedmore work. Decided it’s not fun to build ahouse.OCTOBER 3

Structure looks beautiful. At least it willbe closed up for the oncoming winter.Neighbor told me the house looked off-center on the lot. I told him to mind hisown business and get off my property. Iaccused him of stealing some of my lumber.OCTOBER 6

Roofer fell off the house today and wasinjured. More delays. My wife just keepsnagging. Told her to leave me alone andthat I never loved her anyway.OCTOBER 12

Moved family to motel. New ownersjust moved into our house. Thought itwould be long done before now. I’vewasted a lot of money.OCTOBER 14

party and I wouldn’t stand for this andneither would my friends in high places.He urged me to continue my politicalinvolvement and to make the correctionsor no more construction.OCTOBER 15

Had some terse words for thecarpenter, but didn’t know what to tellhim to correct. Told him to work it outwith the inspector. Felt like a fool.OCTOBER 23

Scheduled plumbing, cabinets, wiring,fireplace and heat man - all of them at thesame time. I just didn’t care anymore.NOVEMBER 16

They all showed up on the same dayand it was total chaos. I didn’t care!Missed work again.NOVEMBER 17

OSHA inspector closed down project.Cited 21 safety hazards. Told himsomeone was going to pay “big” for thisbecause I’ve got strong polit icalconnections. My doctor told me I havehigh blood pressure.NOVEMBER 22

All safety requirements met. Work isin progress and all is well. Scheduleddrywall company. I’m drinking too much,I know it. Missed three more days ofwork.DECEMBER 4

Drywall asked me why I didn’t insulatethe house. To save face, I told him heshowed up on the wrong date. He was verydisgusted. The insulation company said itwould be at least four weeks due to backlogof orders. I threatened him with physicalharm and then I relented and begged.

DIARY, continued from page 4

Foundation man finally showed up fourweeks late. Foreman called me an idiot.Said that no blocks on the site, no work. Ithought they brought their own blocks. Itold him if he set foot on my property it

Noticed red tag on my house. TheBuilding Commissioner explained that theframer had not built according to the codeand some small details would have to becorrected. I told him that I was “big” in the


DECEMBER 5Received certified letter that

foundation man was suing me andreceived two irate calls from subs I hadn’thad time to pay. Told the boss to “get offmy case” that same day.DECEMBER 6

Discovered that vandals had brokenall the windows in the house. Theinsurance people said the policy did notcover broken glass. I went berserk.DECEMBER 9

Started going to an analyst. Headvised that I need to be better organized.I told him the only way his fee schedulecould be any higher is for him to becomea carpenter.DECEMBER 10

Painter splashed paint all over thewoodwork and carpet. I smiled at himand told him that I’d see to it that he’dnever get another job. I keep a flask inmy glove compartment now to ward offthe cold chills of winter.DECEMBER 25

Told the family the reason there wasno gift exchange this year was because Ihad a sizable overrun on the house. Ipromised next year would be better. Mywife mumbled something about ignoringher advice about getting a builder in thefirst place. I retorted that if she were sosmart why did she even stay married tome?DECEMBER 26

My wife sued me for divorce today.Said she couldn’t live any longer with aman of my temperament and drinkinghabits. She said she was going to sue forthe “HOUSE” and that she wanted itfurnished. I headed for the glovecompartment.DECEMBER 28

Showed up at work with an awfulheadache. Boss told me that I shouldbegin the New Year by utilizing my talentselsewhere. Said he’d give me a goodrecommendation as a builder. Smart alec.

- AND THEY TOLD ME ICOULDN’T BUILD MY OWN HOUSE!

Bill Carson was the ExecutiveDirector for the Indiana BuildersAssociation, and the author of “HighPitches and Other Tall Tales” - a booklaced with humor and insights into thenecessary ingredients for individuals tosucceed in the volatile constructionindustry.

To purchase your copy of the book,call the SIBA office at 812-479-6026.

NAHB OFFERS BUILDERS TWO NEW JOBSITE SAFETY RESOURCES

The National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB) recently announced therelease of its two latest safety products, theFall Protection Video and the NAHB-OSHAFall Protection Handbook, English-Spanish. The two products provide easy-to-follow instructions on how to preventconstruction-related falls.

According to NAHB Labor, Safety &Health, more than one third of all fatalaccidents in the construction industry are aresult of falls. In an effort to increase jobsite safety and reduce the chance of jobrelated accidents, NAHB produced thesetwo products, which are now availablethrough BuilderBooks, NAHB’s publishingarm.

“The fall protection video andhandbook provide our industry withcritically important information formaintaining a safe work site environment,”said NAHB President Brian Catalde, a homebuilder from El Segundo, Calif. “The twoproducts compliment each other nicely andserve as easy-to-use resources for bothEnglish-and Spanish-speaking employees.”

The 30-minute Fall Protection Videocan be used by builders to train workers touse safe work practices that eliminate fallhazards and comply with OSHA fall-protection standards in either English orSpanish. The NAHB-OSHA Fall ProtectionHandbook, English-Spanish providesguidelines for creating a written fall-protection plan and identifying safe workpractices that can prevent costly accidents

and injuries. Written with clear text,photographs and illustrations, the bookserves as a user-friendly resource forpromoting safety on any job site.

The Fall Protection Video and theNAHB-OSHA Fall Protection Handbook,English-Spanish are essential tools forlearning how to:• Select and use the right ladder• Protect from injuries surrounding

stairways, leading edges, window andwall openings and floor holes

• Use a personal fall arrest system(PFAS)

• Safely build and erect exterior andballoon-framed walls

• Securely construct rafters and installroof trusses and sheathing

• Provide fall protection for applicationof roofing materials

• Guard against implement hazards• Provide protection from falling objects• Use safe job site practices to protect

workers operating at heights• Train workers to identify fall protection

hazards These two products are available forpurchase at www.BookBuilders.comor bycalling 800-223-2665. NAHB-OSHA FallProtection Handbook, English-Spanish(ISBN 978-0-86718-622-2, Retail $12.50/NAHB Member $11.00). Fall ProtectionVideo, includes two 30-minute videos onone DVD, one in English, the other inSpanish (ISBN 978-0-86718-623-9, Retail$49.95/NAHB Member $29.95).

SIX BUSINESS PLANNING RULESBy Clay Nelson1. Have a written plan

While you don’t need a Fortune 500consultant to develop a business plan, thegoals, steps, and financial details of yourplan are certainly too much to house “inyour head.” By writing down your plan, youcan easily share it—use it as a training toolwith your employees and trade contractors,make it part of your accountability system,show your lenders you can make good onyour commitments.2. Update your plan every year

Does your plan include staffing, incomeprojections, and starts based on last year’ssales, or sales from two, three, or even four

years ago? If so, you could find yourselffighting fires and operating in crisis mode,rather than systematically adapting yourbusiness to new market realities. Planningis the key to forward momentum in yourbusiness.3. Invest in a doorstop

Don’t use your business plan to servethat function! First and foremost, yourwritten plan is a tool for holding youaccountable for achieving the goals you set.Perhaps that is why many business owners“hide” their plan. But not sharing your planwith your associates and staff only

See RULES, page 24


2007 BUILDERS GOLF

Jeff the Ripper☺☺☺☺☺

With a "throw" left in the bag of tricks, theLogan Lavelle Hunt team thought SIBA

President, Jeff Happe, had the longest reach andthe best chance of sinking a "putt" for a birdie!

Instead, just as the camera flashed....so didJeff's shorts.....resulting in that>>>>>>>>

It was said that the next few holes were a bitbreezy for Jeff and easy for others to determine

which way the wind was blowing!

The shot heardaround the course!

Susan Bacon, Banterra Bank, accepts aprize for Longest Putt on Chuck

Young's behalf!

Woody's lucky day! Golf Chairman,Danny Davis (r), presents Mark

Woodruff with prizes for the Hit-the-Green raffle drawing and the New Driver

raffle drawing.

Congratulated by Danny Davis (r),John Hoffert accepts a prize for

Straightest Drive Hole #8.

Russ Peach (l) has a good time with GolfChairman, Danny Davis, while accepting

his new club won in a raffle drawing.

Rick Hummerickhouse (l) won a giftcertificate donated by King's for hisClosest to the Pin shot on hole #4.

Pat Martin (l) won a giftcertificate donated by LockyearTitle for his Closest to the Pin

shot on hole #11.

Paul Keller (l) had the StraightestDrive on hole #13, sinking himself a

gift certificate to Olive Garden.


Rolling Hills Country Club

Team Banterra BankTeam Porter Paints

Dennis Messinger

Bruce Miller>>>

Special thanks to Lisa Vaughn, LoganLavelle Hunt Insurance Agency, for

supervising the RHCC staff in hydration!

<<<Team IMI

SIBA EO, Bill Pedtke, alwaysdoes a great job running the

awards presentation.

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Team Koch Air

Special thanks to Shelley Fox,Vectren, for helpingthroughout the day!

Team NexGenThe heat proved to be too much for

Baywood Homes' Paul Hayden.>>>

Special thanks toRenee Buck for her

continued support andhelp at SIBA outings.


The second edition of theSouthwestern Indiana BuildersAssociation (SIBA) Subdivision /Development Map is underway.Don’t miss out on this excitingmarketing opportunity! We’vealready had a great response!

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CONGRESSMAN BRAD ELLSWORTH MEETS HOME BUILDERSELLSWORTH VOTING GETS AN “A” FROM NAHB

At a meeting with SIBAmembers, U.S.

Representative BradEllsworth shares some of thefirst impressions of serving

in Washington, DC withSIBA President Jeff Happe.

Congressman BradEllsworth gives a few

pointers on gettingaround in the nation’s

capitol with Fifth ThirdBank’s Lloyd Winnecke

and Ted Ubelhor.

U.S. Representative Brad Ellsworthmet recently with home builders inEvansville during one of his few breaksin the legislative action in Washington,DC. The meeting was generously hostedby Fifth Third Bank, and became a greatchance for builders to meet the recentlyelected Congressman.

Ellsworth described some of his firstexperiences in Washington as aCongressman. Citing a 900-pageamendment to a bill, Ellsworth said someof the lawmaking process can seemoverwhelming. And he highlyencouraged builders and suppliers to stayinformed on the legislative issues andprovide input when they can.

Ellsworth discussed a few issues, suchas the regulatory oversight of GovernmentSponsored Enterprises (GSE). The GSEtopic has been an issue on Capitol Hillfor a few years, and can overly restrictthe financial resources of mortgagecompanies if handled improperly.Ellsworth’s multiple votes involving HR1427 helped assure builders andhomebuyers of an appropriate balance forFannie Mae and Freddie Mac betweensafety and protection for the housingmission.

The National Association of HomeBuilders currently has given Ellsworth anA-rating based on his voting record thisMay of the GSE legislation.

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NEW MEMBERINTRODUCTIONS

Did you know….New Member Orientations are

typically held quarterly, for the newmembers during that quarter. However,ALL members are welcome andencouraged to attend a new memberorientation. You never know when you’regoing to hear the next idea that will saveyou a lot of money!

What do you doafter yourmembership drivebrings in more than140 newmemberships intwo incredibledays? Hold a greatOrientation, ofcourse!

All newmembers wereinvited to attendone of two different

orientation sessions in mid-July.Presenters at the orientationmeeting included SIBAPresident Jeff Happe, PastPresident Carl Shepherd, andJennifer Mitchell, Windows ofEvansville.

Companies sent one ormore representatives to learnmore about the BuildersAssociation, and the benefitsthat come with the newlypurchased membership.Attendees heard details on theadvantages membership bringsat the national and state levels,as well as what they can expectat the local level.

New members wereintroduced to the QualityAssurance Builder Standards,SIBA’s written set ofconstruction standards of eachaspect of a new or remodeledhome. SIBA Builders arerequired to meet or exceed the

standards, provide customers with amanual of the standards, and to placein the sales contract a mechanismthat would resolve any disputes thatmight arise.

In all, members learned any oftheir employees can attend meetings,seminars, and special events of theSIBA. They also learned thatemployees can benefit from theSIBA’s discount insurance program.In addition, new members were toldhow they can save $500 per GMautomobile purchase – personal carsor company trucks.

decreases the chance that you will achieveyour goals.4. Be specific

SMRs, specific measurable results,coupled with target completion dates, arekey to making your plan a tool for actionrather than just pie in the sky. Yourcompany objectives, sales goals, andtarget margins all should be stated in yourbusiness plan. If they are not, how willyou hold anyone accountable or knowwhen you are “done.”5. Keep your feet on the ground

As a future-oriented activity, planningincorporates assumptions. But be sureyour assumptions are based on data, soyou are not projecting your market willexpand by 10%, only to find out later thatthe more realistic figure was 5%.

RULES, continued from page 19

6. Understand your financialsNever accept a financial analysis that

you can’t explain to someone else! Whileyou may pay a CFO or accountant to “do”the financials, your entire executive teammust understand what the data is tellingyour investors.

Clay Nelson, Clay Nelson LifeBalance™, was a featured presenter inthe Business Management track at the2007 International Builders’ Show. Aformer construction company owner,Nelson is a well-known author, radioshow host, and speaker on work-lifeissues of business owners. [email protected] orphone him at 805-682-8712.

NUTS AND BOLTS OFA BUSINESS PLAN

" Company analysis—includeshistory, overview, market

" Strategic planning—states goalsand opportunities

" Management team—identifies keypersonnel and their responsibilities

" Financial analysis—shows incomestatement, balance sheet, and otherkey documents

" Summary statement—notes cashrequirements and other neededresources

—Clay Nelson


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REGISTRATION FOR THE 2008INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’

SHOW IS NOW OPENJuly 2, 2007 - Online registration and

housing are now open for The 2008International Builders’ Show® (IBS), beingheld February 13-16, 2008 at the OrangeCounty Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.Produced by the National Association ofHome Builders (NAHB), the show isexpected to draw more than 100,000attendees representing all facets of thebuilding industry. Attendee registration andhotel information can be found online atwww.BuildersShow.com.

More than 1,900 exhibitors willshowcase their latest products and servicesat The 2008 IBS, the largest annual lightconstruction show in the world, coveringmore than 1,000,000 net square feet. TheShow will also feature nearly 300 educationsessions, taught by nationally recognizedspeakers and designed to help attendees staycurrent on industry trends and issues.

To receive the early bird registrationdiscount and to request a room in your statehotel room block, you must register by

October 26, 2007. NAHB members who arefirst-time attendees can register for the showat the deeplydiscounted priceof $100. This$100 feeprovides accessto the educationand the exhibitsand is only validfor attendeeswho have notregistered in thepast for the IBSas members ofNAHB. Forfurther information on the first-timeattendee registration, please visitwww.BuildersShow.com/Firsttime.

To register online and take advantageof the early registration discounts please goto www.BuildersShow.com.

The International Builders’ Show is notopen to the general public.

NOW SIBAMEMBERS HAVE

ANOTHERREASON TO VISITFLORIDA IN THE

WINTERTIME.All seminars at the NAHB Builders

Show have been approved for continuededucation credits. Licensed contractors andsubcontractors are required to get 3 credithours per license held, in order to renewthe license for the forthcoming year.

The NAHB International Builders Show(IBS) is scheduled for February 13-17, 2008in Orlando, Florida. The show features thebest of speakers for the constructionindustry, as well as dozens of acres ofexhibits of new and innovative products.The IBS is a great place for a builder to be.More than 100,000 attend this event.

This is the final year for the show to beheld in Orlando. The 2009 show isscheduled to be held in Las Vegas – the onlyother U.S. city that has enough exhibit spaceand hotel rooms to host the event.


Logan Lavelle Hunt welcomes the newest members of the SIBA Business Insurance Program!

Join the growing list of those saving premium dollars and improving coverage

Topnotch southwestern Indiana builders and subcontractors

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Insurance Agency, LLC, and The Motorists Insurance Group. That’s

because we’re endorsed by the Southwestern Indiana Builders

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The SIBA Business Insurance Program is the only insurance program

that provides association discounts and customized coverages to SIBA

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You can count on Logan Lavelle Hunt for:

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• You’ll have peace-of-mind knowing that your unique insurance

needs are being met by the only firm endorsed by SIBA to adminis-

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• One-stop insurance shopping. One agency with all the coverages you

need, including personal auto, home, employee benefits, life, and

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Jeff HappeH.P. West Development LLC

Bert Warner, Jennifer MitchellWindows of Evansville

Schiff Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.Jim Schiff Jr.

Sterchi Homes CorporationBrad Sterchi

Barrington Development GroupBruce Miller

Murphy Homes, Inc.Chuck Murphy

Dan Buck Homes Inc.Dan Buck

Badger Construction Inc.Bill Badger Sr.

Bender Custom Homes, Inc.Steve Bender

Action Painting, LLCJeremy Matheny

Kitchen TraditionsMichael Wilson

Bayer's Plumbing Inc.Joe and Maria Bayer

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PRESIDENT'S,continued from cover

so many positives that it’s important toreflect on the good things that we do.

Members of SIBA are always workingto make sure we can provide safe andaffordable housing. There are plenty ofpeople out there always trying to tack oncosts to housing through fees, unnecessaryrequirements, and numerous items that donot bring additional value to the buildingprocess. We are always happy to consideritems that really bring value to a home, butwithout our organization, lots of peoplewould be priced out of homeownership.

SIBA members provide sources ofincome for thousands of employees andtheir families. Employers try very hard toprovide good wages, benefits and jobsecurity to their employees. I know lots ofcontractors that will even make work at theirhomes, offices or investment properties fortheir people during slow times because theydon’t want them to miss a paycheck. Theycare about their people.

Builders and Associates providethousands of man hours and dollars tocharities, not for profit organizations,

churches, and schools. The NAHBRemodelers provide several opportunitiesthroughout the year through things like thepreparation of Thanksgiving Dinners at theEvansville Christian Life Center, theirworkday projects and the financialcontributions they make to those in needwith the money made through The Homeand Remodeling Expo. We put our skills touse to benefit others.

My children are proud that I buildthings. I can show them places around townthat we built. Some of our projects havebeen in magazines and they seem veryinterested when I show the pictures to them.They will ask me when I get home if I builtany buildings today. I think they believe thatI build something new each and every day!They have a positive image of what I do.

These are just a couple of the goodthings associated with what we do. Whentimes are slow or tough it’s easy to focuson the negative. It’s a lot more fun to thinkabout the good things that we experiencebecause of what we do.

Summertime is a good time for a littlefun, too. Many of us enjoy family vacationsand SIBA certainly does its part to mix in alittle relaxation. Danny Davis did anoutstanding job with the golf outing. It waswell organized and well attended. I heard

several people comment about how muchfun they had at the scramble.

August 8th will provide anotheropportunity for some SIBA fun. We’reheading to Ellis Park. We have reservedseating in the air conditioned Sky Theatreand will have the opportunity for a blanketpresentation. A good time will be had byall, and you might even make some money!I hope to see you there.

Did you know...SIBA's Parade of Homes website

(www.2007paradeofhomes.com)had more than 950,000 hitsduring the month of June. Thatwas an average of almost 32,000hits per day!

Special thanks (andcongratulations) to theadvertisers on that site: LisaRush's Floors and Decor;Combs Landscape; MooreDevelopment Group; PorterPaints; Bank of Evansville andHeritage Federal Credit Union.


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MEMBERSHIPROSTER

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BUILDERS4-A BuildersA & S Remodeling IncAilstock Homes, Inc.Ambrose Construction, Inc.Appman Custom Carpentry Inc.Arvin Construction Co., Inc.Badger Construction, Inc.Barrington Development GroupBauer Homes Inc.Baywood Homes, LLCBenchmark Contracting LLCBender Custom Homes, Inc.Benthall Custom HomesBosma Construction, Inc.BRG HomesW.E. Brubeck Construction LLCW.V. Buck ConstructionDan Buck Homes Inc.Building SolutionsBussing ConstructionC&M Greenwell Contracting LLCCarlton Construction LLCChoice Homes, LLCCLGA Properties, LLCComfort HomesCore Contractors, Inc.Cravens Construction, Inc.Creative Interiors/Re-BathLouis Crochet’s Home Improvmnt

Cust. Homes by Bob HatfieldD&M Construction IncDanco Construction, Inc.Dauby Construction, Inc.Dauby Properties & Invest. LLCDavis HomesDenton Homes, Inc.Deutsch Homes, Inc.DLR Construction Co.Doty’s Home Building, Inc.Don Dubord Homes, Inc.Dunn Building & Consulting LLCEagle Const. & DevelopmentElpers Development, Inc.John Elpers HomesEvansville Development Inc.Exquisite Homes, LLCFaulkenburg Homes LLCFehrenbacher Development Inc.Fest Construction Inc.Fischer Contracting, Inc.R.D. Flowers ConstructionFoster ConstructionGoebel Realty & DevelopmentHaas Construction, Inc.Haas Homes, Inc.Habitat of Evansville, Inc.Happe & Sons ConstructionJ.H. Hatfield Homes, LLC

Head’s Construction Inc.Heidorn Construction, Inc.Hinderliter & Sheffer Constr/LLCCorey Hirsch Construction CoMike Hirsch ConstructionHolweger Develop. & Const. Inc.Homes by Jimmy KasterHomes by John Peninger, Inc.Homes by R.L. Brown, LLCHomes by Robert CookHoosier Home Improvemnt LLCHornbeck Corbett Builders, Inc.Insbrook DevelopmentJ & T Custom HomesJagoe Homes, Inc.JD’s Construction, Inc.Jedi Renovations, Inc.Kattmann Construction, Inc.Don Keck Construction Co. Inc.Keller Group LLCKensler Construction LLCKoch Construction, Inc.Phil Kost ConstructionKroeger Construction Co.Kuhlman Construction, Inc.Landmark Quality Homes, Inc.Legacy HomesLeosons, Inc.MCF ConstructionMaken CorporationMartin Brothers & Co. Inc.Martyn Custom HomesJoe Mattingly Builders IncJeremy Mattingly Const, IncJohn Mattingly Homes, Inc.R.A. McGillem Custom HomesMessinger Construction, Inc.MIB Developers, Inc.Murphy Homes, Inc.New Master EERWA Dev.

Newmaster-Martin ContractingNord Enterprises, Inc.Nurrenbern ConstructionO’Daniel, Inc.Paradigm Solutions LLCParadise Custom Homes LLCPickens Homes LLCPopham Construction Co.PTN Enterprises-P.Nuffer HomesPublic Ed. Foundation of Ev.R.J.C. Inc.Regal Homes of So. Indiana LLCReinbrecht HomesRhoades & CurryRiecken Construction, Inc.River Town Homes, Inc.River Valley HomesRohrscheib ConstructionScheessele & Sons ConstructionSchelhorn Builders, Inc.Schumacher Custom HomesSelective Homes by Chad & DadShepherd Construction, Inc.Smith & Briscoe, LLCSandy Smith Builder, Inc.Spears and Norman HomesSpring Valley/TD&T LLCSterchi Homes CorporationDavid Stevens Construction Inc.Brian Stevens Homes, Inc.Suburban Building IncThe Talbert Group LLCDaniel E. Temme Architect P.C.Thompson Homes, Inc.Titan Home Builders, Inc.Tri-State Restoration ContractorsVictoria Manor, LLCWunderlich Carpentry, Inc.Zehner Development Corp.

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty31 W Insulation Co5 Star Security Systems84 LumberA & D ConstructionA+ Heating & CoolingA-1 Guttering, Inc.A-1 Seibert CleanersAction Painting LLCAction Pest ControlAd VisionADT Security SystemsAdvantage AppraisalAdvantageAir, Inc.Jerry Aigner Contruction IncAirprosAirtight Insulation Co., Inc.Al Maldonado ConstructionAllied Building Products Corp.Allied Waste Services of EvansvilleAllure Property Staging Profes’nlsAll-Weather Products, Inc.Alpha and Omega Drywall, “LLC”Aluma-Kraft Sales

American Eagle Tree Svc LLCAmerican Family InsuranceAmerican Home MortgageAmerican Seal Coaters, LLCAmerican Wholesalers, Inc.Ameristone-Div.Amer.Constr.SvcsAMP Electric Services, Inc.Appraisal Consultants, Inc.Arab Termite & Pest ControlArvin Sign ServiceAT&TAudio Video InstallationsAXIOMB-Dry Systemsof SW IndianaB&R Plbg & Radiant Floor HeatB.M.B., Inc.Backyard Barns, IncBackyard Fences and Decks LLCBamberger,Foremn,Oswald,HahnBank of EvansvilleBanterra BankBarbara’s BloomersBartlett and AssociatesBassett Furniture DirectBayer’s Plumbing, Inc.Ben Bush LandscapesBenny’s Flooring, LLC

Benthall Bros., Inc.BJ’s Home Accents, Inc.BK Flooring IncBlackwell Drywall IncBookkeeping and More Inc.Bosse Title CompanyBowen Brothers Concrete IncEric Bowen Finish CarpentryBrackett Heating & A/CBright Electric, LLCBrown Bros Inc Paint/WallcoverBudget Blinds of NewburghJohn W. Bush ExcavatingCabinets and Counters, Inc.Capital Electric Inc.Carpet Discount Center, Inc.Carpet OneCarpets Unlimited Flooring CenterCarr’s MasonryCemex/Kosmos Cement Corp.Center Heights Lumber CoCertainTeed Roofing ProductsChampion Window Co.chester’s iron shoppeChristian ConstructionClark Installation Co. Inc.Coburn Ford Mercury

Combs Landscape & Nursery, Inc.Complete Design ServiceComplete ElectricComplete Fleet Solutions, Inc.Complete Lumber, Inc.Concrete Depot of Evansville, Inc.Concrete DesignConcrete Supply, LLCCornerStone Granite LLCMichael J. Couch LandscapingCounter DesignCountrywide Home LoansCrawford Door & DockCulberson Concrete Svcs. Inc.Custom Blind & Shade Co.Custom Home DesignCustom RecreationDal TileDesignTec of Vincennes LtdDiamond Equipment IncDianna’s Professional Clean. SvcDickinson Family ChiropracticDiversified Mech & Plb SvcsDoors & Docks LLCDossett Fence & Deck Inc.Dream Yard LandscapingD’Vine Design


DWR ConstructionE & B Paving, Inc.E.L. Walters A/C & Heating Inc.EA2/EMC the BOC GroupEdwards Concrete ConstructionBill Egli Concrete ConstructionElaborate Tile CompanyElectrical Assistance Inc.Elite Tile & MarbleElliott’s ExcavatingEllis Wood Floor ServiceEngler’s Flashing WorksERA First Advantage Realty, Inc.ESSROC Cement Corp.ETFCU Service OrganizationEvans Masonry Inc.Evansville Commerce BankEvansville Courier CompanyEvansville Federal Credit UnionEvansville Garage Doors, Inc.Evansville Natural StoneEvansville Teachers FCUEvansville Tile DistributorsEvansville TitlesEvansville WinnelsonF.T. Kelley & SonsFan & Light WorldFarm Credit ServicesFarmers State BankFashion Shop & HomeFehrenbacher Cabinets, Inc.Felts Lock Co., Inc.Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.Fifth Third BankFirst Federal Savings BankFirst State BankFlooring SolutionsFolz Realtors Inc.Fredrick Hawkins Painting Co.G.R. Freeman Htg. & A/C, Inc.Gabe Mehringer Plumbing, Inc.GAF Materials CorporationGarage Deco LLCGeneral Shale Products Corp.Goodman Concrete Walls, Inc.Michael Gourley & Sons ConcreteGraber Insealators, Inc.Grassmasters Sod FarmGraybill PropertiesGreat Solution, IncGrooms Exteriors, Inc.Gutter Helmet of EvansvilleGuttertech, Inc.Hahn Bros. Drywall CorporationHahn Realty CorporationHall Plastering & Drywall, Inc.Hamlin Equipment RentalsHansen Business FormsHarding Shymanski & Co.Harvey MasonryHasgoe Cleaning Systems IncHeads Electric IncRita Heathcotte, CPAHelp U Sell Vista RealtyHeritage Federal Credit UnionHoehn ConcreteHolder’s Furniture, Inc.Holiday InnHome Court Advantage

Home Improvement WarehouseThe Home Plan Co.Hornbeck Concrete Services, Inc.House HunterHoward C. Johns, IncHydromaxICI Paints, Inc.Illuminating ExpressionsIMI - Irving Materials, Inc.Indiana Wholesalers, Inc.Indiana-American WaterInsightInsulpro, Inc.Integra BankIntegrated Building Products, Inc.Integrity NurseryInterior Illusions by DonaInteriors by Cassie, Inc.J & L Contracting IncJack Frost, Inc.Jackson ConstructionJBI Construction IncJH Rudolph & Co. Inc.Jim CummingsJust Faux Fun!!Just Faux It! Just Consign It!Kelley ChevroletKemper CPA Group, LLPKenny Kent ChevroletKenny Kent Toyota Scion LexusK-I Lumber & Building MaterialsKight Lumber Co., Inc.Killebrew BrickKing’s Great Buys PlusKitchen InteriorsKitchen Traditions LLCKoch Air, LLCDon Koester Masonry, Inc.Koorsen Fire & Security, Inc.Kraft Nursery, Inc.L.E. Raley Electric Co., Inc.Lambs Electric, LLCLance Cabinet ShopLandmark Design & EngineeringLandscapes by Dallas FosterLappe Heating & Air, Inc.Larry & Paul’s Plumbing LLCLa-Z-Boy Furniture GalleriesLea Matthews Furniture & Int.Lee Brick and BlockLehigh Cement CompanyLeisure DistributorsLensing Building SpecialtiesH. A. Lewis Htg, Clg & Plbg, Inc.Dan LibbertLight ConceptsLincoln Financial AdvisorsLin-Gas, Inc.Lisa Rush’s Floors & Décor, Inc.Lockyear TitleLogan Lavelle Hunt Ins. AgencyLouisville Tile Distributors, Inc.Lowe’s Home CentersLynnville National BankM & B ConstructionM.A.B. PaintsMann Seamless GutteringMarsch Plumbing IncLarry D. Marshall Disposal Inc.

Matt’s Precision Drywall, Inc.McCray Lavallo Frank & KlinglerMcMahon Exterminating Co. Inc.MediaMiteMetzger Construction Co IncMeuth Carpet SupplyMeuth Concrete ServicesMeyer, Stone & Stratman, LLPMiller Block & Brick Co.Mooney Copy ServiceMoose Lewis Contracting, Inc.Morley & Associates, Inc.MR. Construction, IncMr. Fence & Deck-ProsMulzer Crushed StoneN.T.’s Custom Services IncNature by Design LandscapesNenneker Electric Inc.NexGen Building SupplyNichols Electric SupplyNiteLiters, Inc.North American GreenNorth Star, IncNunning Heating/AC/RefrigerationOld National BankOliver & Hudson Closing SvcsOne Way Tree & Land Svcs. Inc.Opus 1 Music, Inc.Overhead Door Co. of EvansvilleOxford Mortgage CorpPaint & Carpet DepotPaint Distributors, Inc.Paradise Home Design LLCParagon Sight, Sound & SecurityParker’s Custom Ironworks LLCPasco Painting, Inc.Pella Windows & DoorsPeoples Trust & Savings BankPerk-A-Lawn GardensPfeffer Construction LLCPlumbers SupplyPopov Construction IncPPG/Porter PaintsPremier ConcreteProf’l. Warranty Corp (PWC)ProSource Whls. Floor CoveringsPrudential Prime LocationsPVC Plastics Co., Inc.Pyke Masonry IncRaben Tire CoRalph Cole ConstructionRay’s Heating & AC Inc.RE/MAX ServicesReach Magazine of EvansvilleThe Realty Group, LLCRegions BankReis Tire SalesC. Larrry Rhodes InsuranceRick’s Rain Irrigation Inc.Risley’s Audio & VideoRoman Marblene Co IncRSC Equipment RentalSM Schaefer DrywallScheller, Woodruff & AssociatesSchenk’s Sod FarmSchiff Air Cond. & Heating, Inc.Schindler Htg. & A/C, Inc.Scholz Drywall & Interiors Inc.Schucker’s Iron Works, Inc

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