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CONTACT

INFORMATION:

PO Box 2245

Frisco, CO 80443

Ph: (970) 668-6013

Fax: (970) 668-6014

Email: [email protected]

Website:

www.summitcountybuilders.org

Executive Officer & Editor:

Jane Dvorak

As with all associations and organiza-tions across the county, SCBA has seen dip in our membership. It is great to see 4 new members have joined SCBA in the past month. Please welcome: Dennis Anderson from Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes, LLC, Gail Trowbridge from Platinum Construction, LLC, Randy Tate from Your Elevator Service and

Ken Patton from Laredo, LLC. The level of service our members re-ceive is continued because of our renewing members. See page 3 for a list of these members. Thank you for making an investment in your future. I just came back from the International Builders Show. The number of booths can be over-whelming to visit. It was a very valuable trip for the education and product information I came

back with. CAHB holds a similar event but on a more reasonable scale is the Rocky Moun-tain Builders Conference to be held October 6 – 9 at the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek. CAHB is offering a great deal for the RMBC this year. If you register no later than Mon-day, March 15th and book at least two nights at either the Park Hyatt or Lodge, the cost of registration is $50. You can’t beat the registration price. Lodging is the best way to go after participating in the recep-tions offered at the conference. See page 11 for details. I highly recommend you con-sider this educational opportunity.

Clark Johnson

Finally our mountains are getting a fresh coat of snow. We sure could use a lot more. I’m sure our time will come and we’ll be saying enough is enough. 2010 is already flying by. Next thing you know we’ll be golfing in SCBA’s Golf Tour-nament on June 11th. Why not mark your calen-dars now for this SCBA event. I recently read a quote from Theodore Roosevelt that intrigued me. He said, "Every man owes part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to with-hold his support from an organiza-tion that is striving to improve con-ditions within his sphere." This got me thinking. What would Summit County be without your builders association? Would your voice have been heard in the issues faced since 1993? Would there be more burdensome regulations put upon your industry had our collective voices not been heard ? I hope you will reflect on this quote when it comes time to renew your membership or sponsor SCBA events. I know these are chal-lenging times but SCBA needs you and you need SCBA. Together we make a difference for you, your business and the industry. The 2010 Legislative Session has begun and the legislative bills of concern are multiply-ing like rabbits. You receive the weekly Capitol Close-Up from Jane which includes the latest information on these bills CAHB is tracking. On page 4 you will see the list CAHB lobbyists are working hard to protect your interest. I hope you take the time to look at this information.

Message from the President

SUMMIT COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

SYNERGY

Inside this issue:

Meeting Info 2

NAHB Legislative Update Health Care

4

Legislative Outlook 4

Useful Economic & Housing Links 5

Moving Beyond Business Cards 6

Local Wounded Warriors Skiing Event Needs Help

6

NAHB’s Housing Forecast 7

Membership Benefits Got Better 9

RMBC Super Early Bird Registration

11

Member to Member Discounts 12

Notes From The Board 13

From the EO’s Desk 14

2010 Important Dates 15

FEBRUARY 2010 VOLUME 11 ISSUE 2

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., NAHB Senior Economist will present

“The Unintended Consequences of Building Regulations”

Monday, February 8th at 6 pm at Frisco Holiday Inn $20/person and is open to the public

RSVP required by 5 pm on Thursday, February 4th at www.summitcountybuilders.org

Charity Committee Mark Nunn, Chair 668-3811 Merle Klocke 513-5940

Education Committee Brian Wray, Chair 468-8683 Kathye Conti, Co-Chair 453-7107 Mark Crowley 409-9936 Karen Wray 468-8683 Peggy Smith 468-8683

Finance Committee Andrew Webster, Chair 453-2366 Mary Patrick Moorefield 547-2047 Mark Nunn 668-3811 Lou Fishman 453-6790

Golf Tournament Committee Tom Eble, Chair 418-1438 Andrew Webster 453-2366 Michael Houx 453-6880

Government Affairs Committee Dave Koons, Chair 468-2446 Craig Campbell 453-5440 Randy Barrientez 513-0777 Andrew Webster 453-2366 Dan Pins 390-9590 Lou Fishman 453-6790 Tim Crane 547-5047

Membership Committee Craig Campbell, Chair 453-5440 Mike Rath 453-2230 Mark Crowley 409-9936

Mtn Home & Outdoor Expo Committee Paula & Tim Hulse, Co-Chair 485-2823 Kathye Conti 453-7107 Seppi Monroe 389-1466 Penny Banks 668-5707 Nancy Stone 485-1330 Jorge Umana

Parade of Homes Committee Martha Netherton, Co-Chair 389-5582 Lynn Myers, Co-Chair 333-1074 Melinda Fleming 453-2230 Holly Scott 303-332-8167 Katrina Nail 720-933-7078 Dawn Crane 418-1599 The Summit Foundation 453-5970 Tom Harmon, SAR 389-5547

Scholarship Committee Seppi Monroe, Chair 389-1466 Mark Nunn 668-3811

Social Committee Tim Hulse, Chair 485-2823 Paula Hulse 485-2823 Kathye Conti 453-7101

Summit Combined Housing Authority Representatives

Lou Fishman 453-6790

Sustainable Building Randy Barrientez 513-0777 Verne Hedges, Liaison 468-9966

CAHB Builder Representative Lou Fishman 453-6790 David Koons 468-2446

CAHB Associate Representative Dan Pins 390-9590

SCBA Committee Members

Board of Directors Clark Johnson, President 668-3402 Andrew Webster, Vice President 453-2366 Mary Patrick Moorefield, Sec’y/Treas. 547-2047 David Koons, Past President 468-2446 Randy Barrientez 513-0777 Craig Campbell 453-5440 Kathye Conti 453-7101 Mark Crowley 409-9936 Lou Fishman 453-6790 Paula Hulse 485-2823 Seppi Monroe 389-1466 Martha Netherton 389-5582 Mark Nunn 668-3811 Michael Rath 453-2230 Brian Wray 468-8683

Summit County Builders Association Synergy

Monthly Meeting Information

Monday, February 8th Holiday Inn in Frisco

Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D. Senior Economist of the National Association of Home Builders

“The Unintended Consequences of Building Regulations”

6 pm - Hors D’oeuvres 7 pm - Presentation

Cost: $20/person - limited seating

Sponsored by these members of SCBA’s Government Affairs Committee: Breckenridge Building Center, Comfort by Kodiak/

Kodiak Enterprises, Level One Building Company, Slifer Smith & Frampton/Angler Mountain Ranch/Dan Pins

RSVP required by 5 pm on February 4th to www.summitcountybuilders.org

(just follow this link)

Jeremiah Johnson Log Homes LLC

Dennis Anderson PO Box 141

Dumont, CO 80436 (877) 567-2202 phone (303) 567-2811 fax

[email protected] www.liveinlog.com

Log home builder.

Stark Custom Doors & Millwork

Daron Crenshaw 924 W. 1st Ave.

Denver, CO 80223 (303) 534-8263 phone (303) 534-8266 fax

(970) 485-3119 direct [email protected]

Custom doors and millwork.

Volume 11 Issue 2

Welcome — New Members!!

Your Elevator Service Randy Tate

11388 Greyling Court Boise, ID 83709

(877) 533-3955 phone [email protected]

Residential elevator service & maintenance.

Platinum, LLC Gail Trowbridge

8156 Wadsworth Blvd Unit E212

Littleton, CO 80128 [email protected] www.keymark.com Roofing contractor.

Laredo, LLC Ken Patton

PO Box 621577 Littleton, CO 80162

(720) 229-5536 phone [email protected] Residential construction.

THANKS for RENEWING!! Alpine Insurance Agency of

Summit Aspen Grove Kitchen & Bath

Breckenridge Building Center Cabernet Construction

Charles A Davis & Associates Coffin Brothers

Edward Jones Investments Environmental Stoneworks

Erdkamp Construction Level One Building Co

Miller, Inc Mountain Estate Accents

Neils-Lunceford Pioneer Materials

Rockridge Building Co Siloam Stone

Summit Stone Works

Sun Mountain Inc Telluride Stone

Timberline Disposal Trilogy Partners Versatile Strokes

Vista Stone Wells Fargo Bank


Legislative Outlook The 2010 Legislative Session has begun. Already the session is heating up. Some bills are being fast tracked and are errors are being made. CAHB & SCBA will monitor issues important to our industry. Dave Koons keeps the membership informed at the General Membership Meetings. Come hear about what your as-sociation is doing for you. To see the details on this session go to www.statebillinfo.com. Here are the bills of interest this session and CAHB’s position. HB10-1009 CONCERNING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PINNACOL ASSURANCE -

Oppose HB10-1012 CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF SURVEILLANCE OF EMPLOY-

EES WHO HAVE SUBMITTED A WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIM - Oppose HB10-1017 CONCERNING AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC ENTITIES TO ENTER

INTO VOLUNTARY AGREEMENTS AFFECTING RENT ON PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY - Oppose

HB10-1038 CONCERNING A BROCHURE TO DESCRIBE THE PROCESS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS - Oppose

HB10-1051 CONCERNING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING COVERED ENTI-TIES' WATER EFFICIENCY PLANS - Monitor

HB10-1063 CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY FOR THE PUBLICATION OF A LEGAL NO-TICE IN A NEWSPAPER WITHOUT UNITED STATES PERIODICALS MAILING PRIVI-LEGES WITHIN A MUNICIPALITY WHERE NO NEWSPAPER THAT HAS SUCH PRIVI-LEGES IS PUBLISHED WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY. - Deliberating

HB10-1084 CONCERNING MEASURES TO ENCOURAGE THE VOLUNTARY CLEANUP OF UNOCCUPIED REAL PROPERTY - Monitor

HB10-1085 CONCERNING LAND SURVEYING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, ALTERING LICENSURE CRITERIA FOR LAND SURVEYOR APPLICANTS AND SPECIFY-ING PROCEDURES FOR ISSUANCE OF A SURVEYOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF CORRECTION - Deliberating

HB10-1086 CONCERNING A LIMITATION OF LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY, AND, IN CON-NECTION THEREWITH, LIMITING LANDOWNERS' LIABILITY ARISING FROM FACILI-TIES RELATED TO WATER RIGHTS AND FROM THE USE OF LAND FOR RECREA-TIONAL PURPOSES. - Deliberating

HB10-1093 CONCERNING A LIMITATION ON WHAT MAY BE CONSIDERED WHEN DETERMINING THE ACTUAL VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVYING PROPERTY TAX - Deliberating

HB10-1141 CONCERNING A REQUIREMENT FOR MORTGAGE COMPANIES TO BE REG-ISTERED BY THE DIVISION OF REAL ESTATE. - Deliberating

HB10-1143 CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS PERMITTING SPECIFIED USES AT ITS TRANSFER FACILITIES. - Deliberating

HB10-1151 CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY OF ITS PROXIMITY TO AN AIRPORT. - Deliberating

HB10-1158 CONCERNING CLARIFICATION OF THE RIGHT TO USE WIND RESOURCES. - Deliberating

HB10-1162 CONCERNING PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE UNDER A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT. - Deliberating

HB10-1168 CONCERNING A LIMITATION ON THE ABILITY OF AN INSURER TO OBTAIN REPAYMENT OF BENEFITS FROM AN INJURED PARTY WHO RECOVERS DAMAGES FROM THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INJURY IN SITUATIONS WHEN THE IN-JURED PARTY WOULD NOT BE FULLY COMPENSATED IF THE BENEFITS ARE REPAID TO THE INSURER. - Deliberating

HB10-1169 CONCERNING A PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN GROSS FOR WHICH A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT IS CLAIMED. - Deliberating

HB10-1187 CONCERNING ALLOCATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION COSTS INCURRED BY CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITIES. - Deliberating

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NAHB Legislative Update: As Congress moves to craft a final health care bill in the coming weeks, NAHB is leading the fight with other like-minded business groups to strip a jobs-killing provision in Senate legislation H.R. 3590 that would derail the fragile housing and economic recovery by placing a major financial bur-den on builders. The measure was approved by the Senate on Christmas eve by a 60 to 39 vote. Language offered by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and slipped into the Senate health care legislation at the last minute unfairly targets small construction firms with more than five workers by requiring them to provide health care coverage or face stiff fines. Meanwhile, small businesses in all other industries would be exempt from providing man-datory health coverage if they employ 50 workers or less. NAHB has been alerting lawmakers that this require-ment is patently unfair and dangerous for an economy that is only beginning to recover from financial collapse. It would place a huge competitive disadvantage on the hous-ing industry, which under normal conditions accounts for more than 17% of the nation’s gross domestic product but today continues to struggle for survival. Immediately after the Senate approved H.R. 3590, NAHB sent a letter to every senator expressing disappoint-ment that the narrow employee mandate provision target-ing the construction industry had been included in the health care legislation. The letter urged all senators to work with House and Senate conferees to strike this provision from the final measure. House health care bill H.R. 3962, which passed the chamber by a slim margin of 220 to 215 on Nov. 7, con-tains no provision comparable to the Merkley amendment. NAHB lobbyists and grassroots members have been working diligently since Christmas to reach out to more than a dozen Democrats in the Senate and more than 50 De-mocratic centrists in the House to explain how this provision threatens the viability of countless small home builders across the nation and to call on their support to strip this requirement from the final bill. NAHB has received positive feedback from Democrats in both chambers who oppose the Merkley amendment and Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) is leading the charge to gather support for a “dear colleague” letter to send to

[email protected]

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), urging his assistance to strike the provision from a final bill. NAHB is also working with House Democrats to pursue a companion letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). At this time, it is expected that the usual House-Senate conference process to reconcile the two bills will be bypassed in an effort to avert any procedural stalling tactics from the GOP, which remains united in its opposition to both health care bills. As the process moves forward, NAHB will continue to push for the elimination of the Merkley language and seek other changes to address the concerns of the housing community and small businesses.

Volume 11 Issue 2

Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends Each week in NAHB’s online weekly newspaper is listed these links and are updated as new information is released. To access the latest infor-mation available, simply click the most current issue of Nation’s Build-ing News at this link: www.nbnnews.com/NBN/issues.html. This is the links currently available: U.S. Census Bureau Construction Price Indexes - http://

www.census.gov/const/www/constpriceindex.html NAHB's Housing Forecast Housing starts, sales and interest rate projec-

tions through 2009. - http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=75231

Latest Home Mortgage Interest Rates Contains current and historical data on fixed and adjustable mortgage rates. Updated weekly. - http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?ContentID=40789

Characteristics of New Housing Highlights the latest data on new-home characteristics released by the U.S. Census Department. Includes links to the complete Census report and other trends researched by NAHB. Addi-tional breakouts of this data and other trends researched by NAHB are available at www.nahb.org/constructionstats under “Selected Character-istics of New Housing” (dated 4/3/2008). - http://www.census.gov/const/www/charindex.html

Housing Starts Updated monthly and based on a seasonally adjusted annual rate. - http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=819&genericContentID=45409

New and Existing Home Sales Updated monthly and based on a sea-sonally adjusted annual rate. - http://www.nahb.org/

fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=55761 New and Existing Single-Family Median Home Prices

Updated monthly. - http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentID=55764

Home Price Index The index measures average home ap-preciation in more than 250 metropolitan markets. Updated quarterly. - http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/14801/FINAL2q09hpi.pdf

Metro Home Building Permits Local and state data on hous-ing construction rates. Updated monthly. - http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?ContentID=55104

Employment Trends for Metro/State Markets Provides metro and state employment data nationwide. Updated monthly. - http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?ContentID=55105

Local Economic Impact of Housing Shows how building 100 homes benefits a typical metropolitan area. - http://www.nahb.org/fileUpload_details.aspx?contentTypeID=3&contentID=35601&subContentID=28002

Home Building’s Direct Impact on the Economy - http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=784&genericContentID=44096

Housing’s Contribution to Gross State Product Measures how much housing contributes to the economic output of each state. - http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=49791

Housing Market Statistics from HousingEconomics.com Full array of statistical categories available to NAHB members, a limited number available to non-members. - http://www.nahb.org/reference_list.aspx?pageNumber=1&pageSize=0&sectionID=819

In-Depth Analysis from HousingEconomics.com Full array of analysis of factors affecting housing and the impact on the industry available to NAHB members, a limited number available to non-members. - http://www.nahb.org/category.aspx?sectionID=734

HB10-1190 CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF THE EXEMPTION FROM THE STATE SALES AND USE TAXES FOR FUELS USED FOR INDUSTRIAL PURPOSES. - Deliberat-ing

HB10-1196 CONCERNING THE DISQUALIFICATION OF CATEGORY 7 MOTOR VEHI-CLES FROM THE STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES USING ALTERNATIVE FUELS. - Deliberating

HB10-1197 CONCERNING A DECREASE IN THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT THAT MAY BE CLAIMED FOR THE DONATION OF A CON-SERVATION EASEMENT IN GROSS. - Deliberating

HB10-1198 CONCERNING THE SUSPENSION OF THE CREDIT AGAINST THE STATE INCOME TAX OF A PORTION OF THE CREDIT ALLOWED UNDER THE FEDERAL INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR PAYMENT OF THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX. - Deliberating

HB10-1199 CONCERNING A TEMPORARY LIMIT ON THE STATE INCOME TAX DEDUC-TION FOR A NET OPERATING LOSS. - Deliberating

HB10-1200 CONCERNING A TEMPORARY REQUIREMENT THAT A TAXPAYER DEFER CLAIMING ANY AMOUNT OF AN ENTERPRISE ZONE INVESTMENT INCOME TAX CREDIT THAT EXCEEDS TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS. - Deliberat-ing

HB10-1204 CONCERNING THE INCLUSION OF CONSERVATION STANDARDS IN THE PLUMBING CODE. - Deliberating

HB10-1205 CONCERNING LAND USE PLANNING BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO AD-DRESS THE IMPACTS OF LAND USE DEVELOPMENT UPON MILITARY INSTALLA-TIONS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SUCH GOVERNMENTS. - Deliberating

SB10-011 CONCERNING MEASURES TO REDUCE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN WORK-ERS' COMPENSATION CASES - Oppose

SB10-012 CONCERNING INCREASED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS - Oppose

SB10-013 CONCERNING ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSUR-ERS - Oppose

SB10-028 CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COLORADO "WORK SHARE PROGRAM" TO ALLOW PAYMENT OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENE-FITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RECEIVED A REDUCTION IN WORK HOURS. - Deliberating

SB10-045 CONCERNING INCREASING THE RIGHTS OF HOMEOWNERS, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, ENACTING THE "HOMEOWNER PROTECTION ACT OF 2010" - Oppose

SB10-048 CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF THE PURCHASE OF COMMODITY SCRAP METALS. - Deliberating

SB10-112 CONCERNING RATE SETTING FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSUR-ANCE. - Deliberating

SB10-116 CONCERNING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS INCURRED ON CHANGE ORDERS IN PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS. - Deliberating

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970-513-5940 • cell: 970-485-2586 • fax: 970-668-9907 Email: [email protected]

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Moving Beyond Business Card Rituals to Increase Profits By Charlie Cook You're at a networking meeting and someone asks for your busi-ness card. You hand them a fairly typical card with your com-pany's name, your name and title, and contact information on it. What happens next? Do they get in touch with you? Do they be-come a client? Nine times out of ten, the conversation ends when you hand someone you've just met your business card, and you never hear from them again. Wouldn't you like to use these opportunities to generate interest, get a conversation going, and have prospects contact you? All of your marketing materials should be written and de-signed to prompt prospects to take action. When you meet poten-tial clients or customers, whether in person or through your bro-chure or web site, you want to lead them to ask you how you can help them and to call or email you later for more information. A typical business card does neither of these things. You don't have much real estate on a business card to work with, so use it well. Start by looking at the basic elements of your card. Most business cards include titles. Your card may say, "Broker", "Consultant", or "Vice President". What does this tell prospects about what you can do for them? Titles only give peo-ple a vague idea of what you do and rarely explain how you help people. If you include a title on your card, make it descrip-tive of your role in the company or your work with clients. Instead of or in addition to your title, put your marketing mes-sage on the card. This is a one-sentence description of how you actually help clients. When prospects read your card, they'll quickly learn the problems you solve, and they'll want to know how you can help them or someone they know. Your card then becomes a catalyst to conversation and gives you an opportunity to learn more about this prospect’s needs. Another way to use your business card to pique prospects' interest is to include an offer on the back. You might offer a free report or guide of interest to your target market. For example, if you are a real estate agent you could offer an article on "10 Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home", available on your company's web site through the link provided. When pros-pects visit the site, ask them to provide their name, email address and phone number, and then deliver a well-written and informa-tive article. The first step is to get a prospect's attention and their contact information. Then you can stay in touch with them on a regular basis, offering more helpful ideas and information about your

services. Building relationships in this way is well worth the addi-tional cost of printing on both sides of your cards. Before you rush to redo your business card, you'll want it de-signed so it is easy to read and moves your prospects to contact you. If you want it to look professional, hire a graphic designer to help put your marketing objectives into print. Stop exchanging business cards as a ritual and start using your card to attract new clients. Reconsider your title and include your brilliant marketing message. Add a free offer your prospects can't refuse. Your business card will help you start conversations, generate more leads, and grow your business. Charlie Cook helps independent professionals and small business owners attract more clients and be more successful. Sign up to re-ceive the Free Marketing Guide and the 'More Business' newsletter, full of practical tips you can use at http://www.charliecook.net

Local Wounded Warriors Skiing Event Needs Funds/Frequent-Flyer Miles/Gift Certificates The third annual Wounded Warriors family ski week will be held at Breckenridge April 11-18. The Brecken-ridge Outdoor Education Center will be hosting the 10 injured soldiers and their families. According to an article in the Summit Daily News (http://www.summitdaily.com/article/20091228/NEWS/912279990&parentprofile=search) the cost for all expenses is around $100,000. Last year the number of all family members participating was 45, a similar number is expected this year. Lodging in Breckenridge is being donated. Airfare is their biggest cost and challenge to cover. Donating frequent flyer miles is a great way to help the injured soldiers. Do-nating gift certificates to restaurants and Breckenridge City Market will help offset the cost of food during their stay. For more information about Wounded Warriors Ski Week visit www.woundedwarriorsfamilyskiweek.org. Cash donations may be made to BOEC, a 501c3 or-ganization.

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The housing forecast for the coming year, presented by economists speaking at the International Builders' Show last week, includes both hopeful and cautionary ele-ments. First, the good news: accord-ing to NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe, "the stage is set for the con-sumer to return," and because of the slow pace of the recovery, home builders will profit from generally low inflation in building materials prices and wages. Meanwhile, the extension and expansion of the home buyer tax credit is expected to generate some sales activity in the early months of the year as economic growth gradually kicks in and bolsters an increase in hous-ing activity. That said, our chief economist also warned that this remains "a cautionary period" for housing, largely be-cause of the discouraging level of joblessness, which he forecasts will peak at 10.2% in the first quarter and re-main elevated, exceeding 8% at the end of 2011. NAHB's current forecast projects 697,000 housing starts in 2010, a 25.6% gain from 2009's estimated 555,000 units. However, this improvement is only expected to be reflected in the single-family sector, where starts are forecast to rise 37.7% from 443,000 last year to 610,000. Meanwhile, due in part to an acute shortage of financing, multifamily starts are expected to lose further ground in 2010, slump-ing to 87,000 units – down 22.3% from last year's 112,000 level. This compares to the 285,000 multifamily units that were started in 2008, which is near the level that is needed to keep the supply in balance with demand. On a separate note, the consensus of economists participating in the IBS forecasting session was that mortgage rates are headed higher, but are unlikely to exceed 6% in the next year or two.

Volume 11 Issue 2

Dues Deductibility for 2009

Dues payments to SCBA are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues payments may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to exclusion for lobbying activity. Because a portion of your dues is used for lobbying by NAHB and CAHB, $101.26 is not deductible for income tax purposes. Of the CAHB amount, a portion may be transferred to a political committee or used for political purposes. If your company has explicit policy against such activities, please specify your objection and the amount that would have been expended for political purposes will be transferred to the CAHB State and Local Issues Fund.

Top 10 Reasons To Renew

10. Protect your business interest on Capi-tal Hill, your state and your community. 9. Member's only access to http://www.nahb.org/. 8. Fast, free, and reliable consultation from industry specialists. 7. Affordable education and professional development. 6. Networking and business connections. 5. Targeted member services such as Coun-cils and 20 Clubs enable you to grow faster and do more. 4. News, product roundups, consumer pref-erence information, business trends 24-7. 3. Professional distinction of membership. 2. Cut costs with discounts resulting from buying power of 235,000 members. 1. The best is yet to come. As your mem-bership grows so do the rewards. Do your-self a favor and renew.

Membership Benefits Just Got Better CAHB has announce another membership benefit in addition to the General Liability and Workers Compensation programs currently in place. ProHome Colorado is a third party solution to new home warranty management. They can provide in year 1: Comprehensive liability protection with proven systems and documenta-

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ProHome offers our members a 5% discount on ProHome’s products. Addi-tional discounts may apply depending on the builders GL coverage. ProHome will satisfy insurance company general contractor’s warranty underwriting requirements for GL policies and help ensure your compliance with all legisla-tion including: HB 1161 (CDARA, Right to Remedy) & HB 1338. For information on this program contact Bill Armstrong at (303) 679-9090 or [email protected] or visit their website at www.prohomeco.com. Two other insurance products added are Auto/Home insurance for all HBA member companies and their employees. For auto/home insurance infor-mation contact Terry Griffin at Willis Insurance, (303) 765-1568. Fleet Auto program with Travelers and Willis offers discounts on fleet insurance. For fleet auto insurance information contact Jon Lindstrom at (303) 765-3635. Don’t forget the General Liability Insurance Program for Builders and Artisan Contractors. This includes just about every member of SCBA can qualify for this great benefit. For builders the policy includes subsidence which most other insurances do not cover and prior work. It has no exclusions for condo or multi-family construction. It is customizable with the ability to opt out of por-tions of the coverage. For information on this program contact: Johnny Farr at Alpine Insurance Agency at 970-668-8300 or Brandon Ochs at Moody Insur-ance at (970) 216-9595. Recently reactivated was the Workers’ Compensation program through Pinnacol Assurance. Pinnacol is the largest workers’ comp insurance program in Colorado. The program offers a 4% up-front premium discount after 1st year of the program and 5% premium discount for obtaining your cost containment certification. Potential dividend payments based on group/individual perform-ance after 1st year of the program. For more information contact Jon Lind-strom at (303) 765-3635.

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& Outdoor Expo is just around the corner.

WE NEED YOU!

We are looking for energetic, creative and re-sourceful individuals to join our incredible

team. Questions? Call Paula Hulse

970-485-2823

NAHB's Quick Issues Index document was updated for the IBS Board of Directors meeting in Las Vegas. This document provides you with a quick summary of top NAHB Advocacy issues on which there have been signifi-cant developments in recent months. It also tells you where to go for more infor-mation on any topic, with links to online resources as well as contact information for staff experts. The Quick Issues Index is available at: www.nahb.org/issuesindex (Note: you must be logged into the NAHB Web site with your member ID and pass-word to view this resource).

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Member-to-Member Discount Program • A Beautiful View

Refer a client and receive a 10% Referral Fee. SCBA Member to received 27% discount off custom retail blinds, shades and custom drapery. Contact: Paula or Tim Hulse (970) 485-2823

• Arapahoe Architects Design of two distinct residences, simultaneously, for one SCBA member for the architectural fee of one residence. This is a limited time offer until March 1, 2010, and is not available with any other discounts. Contact: Bobby Craig (970) 453-8474

• BHH Partners, Planners/Architects (formerly Baker + Hogan + Houx) Free site visit and consultation for planning and architectural services. 5% discount on professional fees for SCBA members’ per-sonal projects. Contact: Marc P. Hogan (970) 453-6880

• Ebert Appraisal 10% off a full appraisal. Contact: Bob Ebert (970) 453-2199

• Edward Jones Free one hour portfolio review or financial planning. Contact: Mark Nunn (970) 668-3811

• Eide Bailly, LLP 1 hour free tax and/or business consultation Contact: Kevin Neumaier or Celia Johnson (970) 668-5707

• Environmental Stoneworks Free color matching and custom colors for SCBA members. First order discounts: 5% off of material only orders and 10% off of competitively priced turn-key installation orders. Call about Parade of Homes pricing. Contact: Trier Kendall, (303) 434-5128

• Harmony Interiors Two hour “complimentary” consultation (valued at $90/hr) to assist with color and selections plus speci-

fications. Refer a client and receive 5% of the con-tract (in cash) or a 10% discount towards the pur-chase of any product. Contact: Lynn Myers, (970) 333-1074

• Kim Fancher Design 1 hour free consulting time for interior design, colors or specifications Contact: Kim Fancher (970) 389-4017

• Mountain Comfort Furnishings Receive local discount on lighting, ceiling fans, vanities, sinks, and window coverings, and receive cash or merchandise credit on client referrals for furnishings. Contact: Heather Jarski (970) 668-3661 • Neils Lunceford, Inc. Free site visitation & consultation plus 10% off any nursery purchase under $1000 or 15% off any nursery purchase over $1000.

Contact: Tim Glasco (970) 468-0340 x104 • Snowbridge Roto-Rooter

$25 off any Roto-Rooter service, roll-off delivery discount (call for details) Contact: Michelle Holmes (970) 453-2339

• SteamMaster Restoration & Cleaning 10% off all carpet and specialty cleaning services (minimum service charge applies). A $100 referral fee will be given for every fire, water, or mold remediation job referred (when job is secured by SteamMaster. Contact: Raj Manickam (970) 827-5555.

• Summit Stone Works Take an extra 5% off on the already 20% dis-counted remnants. Parade of Homes entries receive 10% discount. Contact J.D. Monroe at (970) 389-1466

To add your business here, call 970-668-6013.

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Notes from the Board of Directors bership Meeting.

The power point presentation on Local Economic Stimu-lus Initiative is still being fine tuned.

Scholarship Applications are being collected at Summit High School. They should be made available to SCBA for consideration at the end of January. Several previous recipients have expressed interest in reapplying. Sustainable Building Code SCBA representation continues with the work group to im-prove the implementation of the code.

Expo: As a pre-curser to the Parade of Homes, the Expo is work-ing on several ideas to tie the two events together. Parade of Homes It was suggested to solicit participation by driving through subdivisions and talking to builders. As a temporary meas-ure, the entries will be open to homes that have received their CO’s after August 31, 2008 and have not been in the parade previously. Golf Tournament Tom Eble will continue to chair the committee. The tourna-ment will be held at the Keystone River Run Golf Course. The course has been reserved for Friday, June 11th. Government Affairs Elliot Eisenberg, NAHB’s Senior Economist, will be the

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close on another before the end of January. There is a dark shadow on that ray of sunshine. The market prices have dipped. Buyers are looking for deals. Builders are getting beat up by buyers demanding better deals. This leads to builders beating up their suppliers for better deals, and so on. Let’s face it, we’ve had it easy. There

was enough work for everyone. The need to become good salespeople in more important than ever. This is not the time to finger point. Do what you can to educate yourself to make things happen. NAHB has many opportunities and options to assist you. I have adopted a motto: “Attitude is Everything, Choose a Positive One!” A long time ago I lived in an area that had unemployment about 20%. The economy was very depressed. A very wise positive man shed light on what seemed bleak. He said 20% of the workers were without work, but what about the 80% that do? To help me stay positive, I am trying to surround myself with posi-tive thinking people. You know, it is very contagious. Think about an NAHB Builder 20 Club. Want more info, give me a call.

Jane Dvorak

From the Executive Officer’s Desk

2010 General Membership Meeting Sponsors January

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I recently attended a meeting in Denver for HBA Executive Officers from around Colorado. It was very interesting to hear what is happening in other parts of the state. Interesting enough was the re-port from Denver’s EO. He said new construction was expected to increase in 2010. The glut of homes on the market was depleted and the de-mand for new homes was anticipated to increase. This sounded very encouraging since the Front Range has been in a housing slump at lot longer than Summit County. I know there is a big difference between the Front Range production home market and Summit County’s cus-tom home market. But the comments I’ve heard from SCBA members seem to indicate there will be a significant change in the homes being built in the near future. The homes suggested being built will most likely be down sized. This is debatable as a lot purchased for 1/2 to 3/4 million dollars is not expected to have a 3000 square foot home built on it. NAHB projects the housing market will not reach the 2007 levels until after 2013. It is anticipated 2010 will start the upward but slow climb toward the 2007 levels. A ray of sunshine has been provided to me. I heard from several of the realtors I have spoken with recently that more people are looking at homes to purchase. One realtor told me he had sold 2 homes just before the end of the year, another 2 early in January and was expecting to

2010 Important Dates January 11 General Membership Meeting February 8 General Membership Meeting March 8 General Membership Meeting April 12 General Membership Meeting May 10 General Membership Meeting June 11 Annual Golf Tournament** July 12 SAMS*** August 9 SAMS for SCBA Families*** August 14 & 15 Mountain Home & Outdoor Exp September 17 Parade of Homes Awards Reception September 18, 19, 25 & 26 Parade of Homes October 11 General Membership Meeting November 8 Annual Membership Meeting December 6 Holiday Party

**Golf Tournament will be held on Friday.

*** Summer Afternoon Members Social held at outdoor venues.

Let Us Help You Save $$$$ Call the office for information about general li-ability insurance for builders and artisan con-tractors. A workers’ comp program is also avail-able. These program are recommended by SCBA and CAHB. Let us help you save money.

Keep Membership Info Current As a member, you also have full access to our web-site at www.summitcountybuilders.org. To sign on to the members only portion of the website, enter your user-name and password. If you don’t remember or know this information, email the office and we will provide it to you. Should you want to make any changes to your company information, you can click on "Update Profile" and make necessary changes then click "Save". It’s that simple.

Summit Combined Housing Authority offers inventory of workforce housing. In a email received at SCBA’s office, the Summit Combined Housing Authority has several properties for sale. If you have em-ployees looking for housing have them visit www.summithousing.us/properties.html.

SCBA Mission Statement SCBA is a non-profit organization that is committed to: • Providing continued education and a forum for

networking for our members. • Being involved in our community and acting as a

liaison between our members and the community. • Representing the building industry in local govern-

ment and influencing the local legislative agenda. • Enhancing the public image of the building indus-

try. • Promoting sound environmental building practices

and community planning.

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