June 2014

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BUILDINGBLOCKS
Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
Vol. 18, Issue 6
June 2014
THERE IS STILL TIME
TO SIGN UP
FOR THE
There are
openings for
golfers and for
sponsors in
SICBA’s
Annual Golf
Tournament
See pages 9 and 10
for registration
forms and sponsor
opportunities; or
call the office and
talk to Brenda at
(360) 757-6916.
30th Annual SICBA
Golf Tournament
Friday August 1st
at Avalon Golf Links
19345 Kelleher Rd
Burlington, WA 98233
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agents.
Currently, BIAW member agents can offer Builders
Warranty-New Home, General Contractors
Liability, and Builder's Risk insurance products.
Here are some of our most frequently asked
questions:
SOUTH WHIDBEY
HOME BUILDERS
2014 OFFICERS
President - Jim Thelen
Vice President - Trevor Jones
Secretary - Tim Lewis
2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Builder Member - Dave Johnson
Builder Member - Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS)
Associate Member - Tiane White
SWHB has been Busy!
Hello All, It has been a while! Quite a bit has gone on
since I last wrote. First of all we successfully completed
another playhouse for Island County 4-H and they did
wonderful in their ticket sales. We would like to thank
everyone who helped on this and donated materials and
time. We could not do this without the support of our
community.
Next, we held our 3rd annual chili feed and auction and
it was a huge success! We raised enough money to
award 6 scholarships this year. If you have not made it to
one of these yet you should put it on your calendar for
next year. Lots of great homemade chili, baked potatoes
and great desserts and to top it off entertainment from Jim
Freeman.
Now for our fond farewells...........most of you probably
know that Dion is leaving Frontier and setting out on a
new adventure with his wife in Italy! We would like to
thank him for his support over the years and wish them all
the luck. Also we would like to express our appreciation
to Tim Lewis and all of the employees at ProBuild for their
help and support over the years. Tim has been a huge
part of the SWHB board and the success of our playhouse's and chili feed. We wish all of you the best of luck
in whatever your future holds, we will miss you all.
Jim
BIAW’s Insurance Program!
The Building Industry Association of Washington
(BIAW) and SICBA are proud to introduce the Building
Industry Insurance Program (BiiP).
The BiiP is an exclusive BIAW member benefit that
allows members the opportunity to purchase competitive insurance products through member insurance
What does this mean to me?
BiiP products have been researched and are
admitted, meaning the products are solid, following all
state regulations and are the best coverage and best
value for each insurance product for our members.
BiiP Products can provide you and your clients with
comprehensive insurance packages from reputable
organizations. BiiP Qualified Agents meet stringent
qualification standards to be able to sell the products
available through BiiP.
Are there other products available?
Not yet, but your BIAW Insurance Work Group is
currently researching additional BiiP insurance
opportunities, and plans to expand the list of offered
products in the future.
Where can I get more information or
purchase?
Only from a BiiP Qualified Agent. BiiP Qualified
Agents meet stringent requirements and standards to
be able to sell the products available through BiiP.
To find more information about the program or to locate qualified agents, click on Building Industry
Insurance under the BIAW Programs tab at
www.BIAW.com; or just type in http://biaw/com/
BIIP_overview.aspx.
And, remember, by purchasing BiiP products, you are
supporting your Local Association and fellow members, as well as BIAW.
If you are a BIAW insurance agent who
wishes to sell BiiP products:
Please contact Karen Hall, BIAW special
projects coordinator, at 360-352-7800 ext. 137
or karenh@biaw.com to receive the BiiP
Management Company contact information.
Doing business with other SICBA
Members is just another way
of saying;
THANK YOU
FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
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More Fun on the Way!
2014 OFFICERS
President - Thom Richter
1st Vice President - Josh Baldwin
2nd Vice President - Tom Hagge (CGP, CAPS)
Secretary - Kym Kelly
Treasurer - Dave Hillman
Immediate Past President - Gary Wray
2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Builder Member - Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP)
Builder Member - Nate Kaplan
Builder Member - Charles Locke (CAPS, CGP)
Associate Member - John Stegall
Associate Member - Jacki Jacukowicz
Associate Member - Tim Garrison
Associate Member - Chris Webb
So. Whidbey Home Builders Pres. - Jim Thelen
2014 STATE DIRECTORS
John Piazza (Life), Dottie Piazza (Life), Jeff Hansell
(Life,CGB), Rick Tremaine (Life), Bob Moe (CAPS)
(Life), Scott Rainwater (Life), Ted Clifton
(CGB,MCGP), Patrick Hayes, Jim Thelen,
Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP), Chris Deasy,
Thom Richter, Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS),
Gary Wray, Barry Harter
2013 NATIONAL DIRECTORS
Dottie Piazza (Senior Life,), John Piazza (Senior Life),
Jeff Hansell (Life), Bob Moe (CGA, CAPS),
Ted Clifton (CGB,CGP, MCGP), Thom Richter
Alternate Directors: Chris Deasy (Builder), Scott
Rainwater (Associate)
SICBA LIFE MEMBERS
The late Gordon Koetje Sr., Joe Souza, the late Ben
Westberg, Marlene Westberg, Ann Brooks, Bruce
Johnson, Don Wetsch, Dottie Piazza, Dennis Taylor,
Rick Wibbens, Ed Stanton, John Piazza Sr and the
late John Whitney
SICBA OFFICE STAFF
Executive Officer—Wayne Crider
Membership Director - Rayna Moe
Events Coordinator - Brenda Harter
First, let me say a huge congratulations to all the SICBA Award winners
that were honored on May 20th. It was
a great night put together by Tom
Hagge and the Events committee. I
have to say that the best thing about
winning and even being nominated for
Thom Richter
any of these awards is the fact that
Pharaoh’s Const.
they are not the goal at the beginning
of the year, or even as the year progresses. They are simply these people and companies
being how they are. This, in my opinion is what makes our
association great!
Everyone that I talk to says that June is a really busy
month. So, thank you now for taking the time to make the
trip to Oak Harbor on the 17th at 5pm for the Afterhours
networking event at Peoples Bank. It is events like these
where relationships are made and nurtured as you drive to
grow your business. It’s just a bonus that they are fun and
have some great food involved.
June is also ROII month. If you are an ROII member and
have a check coming, the announcements should be
coming soon as to when and where the eagle will fly.
The month of June is rounded out with the annual trek
east of the mountains to the BIAW Board meetings, BIAW
Golf Tournament and Spike Party. Which reminds me,
thanks for all the participation in Mays membership drive
and remember that just because it is June doesn’t mean
that you can’t recruit new members and join the Spike club
yourself.
Thom
SICBA has 7 homes committed to the
2014 SICBA Home Tour. If you have a project
that is new construction or even a remodel you
would like to put on the tour, please call Brenda
at the SICBA office.
(360) 757-6916
BUILDERS AND ASSOCIATES THE RIGHT COMBINATION
CALL SICBA WITH ANY CHANGES TO YOUR COMPANY INFORMATION!
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Thank you for Renewing
April 30 – May 30, 2014
One Year Plus:
Chad Fisher Construction LLC
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; General; Metal / Steel; Certified
Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
Creative Lines
Architects & Designers; Engineering
Dellinger Inc
Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Septic Systems Design / Const
Hillman's Tranquil Hardscapes
Decks; Landscaping Service / Supplies; Landscape design & installation,
specializing in hardscapes.
Island Associates LLC
Builder, General
Jewell Electric
Electrical Contractors; Lighting Sales / Service
John Piazza Jr Const. & Remod. Inc
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; General;
Remodel
Louws Truss Inc
Trusses & Floor Systems
Mick Olsen Corp
Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Septic Systems Design / Const;
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; General
Northwest Painting
Painting Cont / Suppliers; Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
Olympic Security & Comm. Systems Inc
Security / Alarm / Fire / Sound Systems
Puget West Corporation
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; General;
Remodel
Stone Forest Kitchen & Bath
Cabinet / Millwork; Floor Coverings / Underlayment; Granite, Stone,
Marble, Tile; Kitchen & Bath Dealer
Swift Electric Inc
Electrical Contractors
Technical Waterproofing Inc
Waterproofing
Tru-View Glass & Windows Inc
Building Material / Lumber / Hardware; Cabinet / Millwork; Decks;
Doors / Millwork; Glass Sales / Service; Kitchen & Bath Dealer; Window
Installation / Service; Window Sales
VanderYacht Propane Inc
Propane Distributors
Five Years Plus:
Andersen Windows - Doors
Doors / Millwork; Manufacturing; Window Sales
Blue Heron Bldg Const Inc
Builder, General; Remodel; Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
BT&D Construction Co Inc
Carpentry; Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Metal / Steel; Remodel
Corey Oil & Propane
Propane Distributors
Creative Surfaces
Countertops
Davis Quality Painting Inc
Painting Contractors / Suppliers
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E & M Consulting Inc
Publications
Hagge Design Associates Inc
Architects & Designers; Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS);
Built Green® Participant; Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Law Offices of Alan Souders
Attorney / Legal Service
No Burn Northwest
Asbestos / Lead / Mold
OASYS Inc
Computer Sales / Service; Office Equipment, Sales & Service
Overhead Door Co of Bellingham
Garage Doors
Parr Lumber Co
Building Material / Lumber / Hardware
Pat Rimmer Les Schwab Tire Center
Tire sales/service. Offering 10% discount off retail price for all SICBA
members; Vehicle Sales / Accessories
ProScapes Inc
Decks; Fencing; Landscaping Service / Supplies
Sigler Construction
Builder, General
Sound ICF Products
Acoustical; Building Material / Lumber / Hardware; Concrete &
Masonry Products, Pre-Cast; Insulating Concrete Form (ICF); Built
Green® Participant
The Plumbing Guys Inc
Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning; Plumbing Contractors;
Plumbing Suppliers; Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
Strandberg Excavation & Comm'l Const Inc
Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep
Valdez Construction Inc
Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Septic / Sewer Service &
Supply; Septic Systems Design / Construction; Utilities
Woods Logging Supply Inc
Landscaping Service / Supplies; Lawn Maintenance; Saw sales, lawn
& garden sales, wire rope & rigging, Fall protection; Safety Training /
Equipment / Supplies
Ten Years Plus:
Alpine Fire & Safety Systems Inc
Commercial Hood Ventilation Systems; Safety Training / Equipment /
Supplies; Security / Alarm / Fire / Sound Systems
Anderson Electric Inc
Electrical Contractors
Anderson Paper & Packaging Co
Maintenance; Safety Training / Equipment / Supplies
Building Specialties Inc
Acoustical; Building Material / Lumber / Hardware
Fab Tech Inc
Manufacturing; Metal Fabrication
Hearth & Home
Appliance Sales / Service; Fireplaces / Heating; Heating / Ventilation /
Air Conditioning
Kamera & Gilles Carpentry Inc
Carpentry; Builder, Custom / Single Family; Remodel
Lowe's Home Improvement
Appliance Sales / Service; Building Material / Lumber / Hardware;
Doors / Millwork; Painting Contractors / Suppliers
Pointer Electric Inc
Electrical Contractors; Structured Wiring; Truck, Tow / Boom / Crane
Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
Fifteen Years Plus:
Axthelm Construction and Development Inc
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; General; Metal / Steel; Built
Green® Participant; Certified Green Professional (CGP); Land
Developer
Duane Johnson & Sons Construction
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; General;
Remodel
Irving Construction Corp
Land Development; Builder, Custom / Single Family; General;
Remodel; Speculative
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POINTS TO NOTE
Would you like a short reminder of a SICBA
Event via Text to your phone rather than getting it
through email? Sign up for this new SICBA benefit
by emailing your cell phone number and your phone
carrier to info@sicba.org.
Example: “360-123-5678 Verizon with Your Name &
Company.” We must have your request in writing for
you to be added to this service.
Island Asphalt & Sitework Inc
Asphalt Paving & Sealing; Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep;
Road Construction
Oostra Rouw & Associates
Accounting Services; Financial Services
Skagit Readymix
Concrete Contractors; Concrete Ready-Mixed; Insulating Concrete
Form (ICF); Sand & Gravel Suppliers
Spane Buildings Inc
Framing Contractors; Roofing Contractors / Suppliers; Builder,
Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; Metal / Steel; Post &
Beam / Post Frame
Twenty Years Plus:
CVH Inc
Many thanks to
SICBA’s 2014
Gem Sponsors!
Ruby Sponsor
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; General;
Post & Beam / Post Frame; Built Green® Program Participant;
Certified Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP)
Ronk Brothers Heat & A/C
Fireplaces / Heating; Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
Silvia Construction Inc
Excavation / Land Clearing / Site Prep; Manufactured Home Site
Prep; Septic Systems Design / Construction
Waldron Construction Inc
Builder, General
Thirty Years Plus:
Island Heating & A/C Inc
Sapphire Sponsor
Fireplaces / Heating; Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning; Metal
Fabrication
Quantum Construction
Builder, Commercial / Industrial; Custom / Single Family; General;
Metal / Steel; Remodel; Built Green® Program Participant
Washington Federal
Financial Services
Charter Member:
Chicago Title Co
Financial Services; Title Insurance & Escrow Services
Did you know that the
SICBA website
has a “Help Wanted” page to list your job
openings? Submit your job opening to
info@sicba.org and we will post it!
CALL SICBA WITH ANY CHANGES TO YOUR
COMPANY INFORMATION!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Small Business Specialties
OWNER—Rebecca Shotton
Years in Business-1
Number of Employees- 1
Many types of business support to small business owners.
Training, implementing and managing social media,
updating websites, office systems organization, coaching
planning, relational marketing..
Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
SICBA has a wide body copier in house
as a courtesy provided by Oasys Office
Systems Inc. This unit is available to
make the copies of plans, etc you might
need for your project. All you pay for is
the paper and toner.
QUITE A DEAL IN TODAY’S ECONOMY!
Use the SICBA logo!
Using the SICBA logo makes
it easier to identify
you as a member!
The SICBA logo is available for all
members to use on their business
cards, web sites, flyers and advertising.
Call: (360)757-6916; (888)497-4222 or
email info@sicba.org.
Would you like more exposure for your
Company at minimal cost?
Advertise on the SICBA website for as little
as $10 per month!
Call Brenda for details!
Did you know that the SICBA website
has a “Help Wanted” page to list your job openings? Submit your job opening to info@sicba.org
and we will post it!
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SICBA Member Discounts & Rebate Programs:
“Members Do Business With Members”
 Pat Rimmer, Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington 10% discount on products & services to all SICBA members!
 Blade Chevrolet 15% off Service labor and parts to all SICBA members! Also
through GM and NAHB, additional $500 off new vehicle
 NW Contractors List LLC - 50% off website membership
fee for one-year listing
 Allstate Annette Booth Agency - Special rates and underwriting benefits for all SICBA members on employee benefits.
 Associated Petroleum Products (APP) - Discounts on per
gallon fuel costs for your fleet.
 Steam Hosting - 10% off mobile friendly website. Call (360)
202-7600
List your company here, too. Call or email SICBA
360-757-6916 or info@sicba.org for details
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SICBA COMMITTEE REPORTS
Home & Garden Show Committee
Co-Chairs: Thom Richter & Dave Hillman
The planning is underway for the 35th Annual SICBA Home & Garden Show. We would like to welcome new committee
members, Kim Bralens of Banner Bank, Somer Damm of Skagit Connext and Lori Manduchi of Enchanted Florist! Welcome!!!
We met this past month and the” juices are flowing” with new ideas! We are working on our speakers already and considering hiring Sign Spinners to direct traffic to our parking areas! If you know of any Sign Spinners, send them our way!
Other items that are in the works are Buskers, our Marketing Plan, and Exhibitor Lounge.
Does anyone know what a Busker is? I will leave you with this thought!
As always, feel free to join us at our next committee meeting on Thursday, July 17 th at 7:30am at the SICBA office! (we
are taking a month off)
Golf Committee
Chair: Josh Baldwin
A quick reminder to sign up your golf teams for the 2014 SICBA Golf Tournament! We’re just two short summer
months away and slots are filling up!
This is also a fantastic marketing opportunity for you to connect with business leads outside of the regular work setting. If
you interested in sponsorships, from hole sponsorships to flagship sponsorships, be sure to call me or the SICBA office to reserve your spot! Flyers are included with additional information in this newsletter!
Programs Committee
Chair is Tom Hagge
The annual SICBA Awards Night on May 20th at Eaglemont Golf Course was a great night of networking and
celebration of our superior membership and the leadership of this organization. The evening was full of
entertainment. We started the evening with a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem by Chris Webb in celebration
of Memorial Day and a salute to our military, past and present. This was the first time since I have been a member that
we have had someone perform the anthem at an event, and I hope this is a start of a new tradition to celebrate Memorial
Day each year. We were also entertained by our MC, Pat Grant. Pat brings a special flair to our events with his
enthusiasm and Great Spirit. I think we are blessed to have Pat as a member and look forward to his support at future
events. In addition, I would also like to thank all of those who were nominated for an award, and congratulations to those
who won. Because of your dedication to this association we are able to continue on the path to the best HBA in the state.
Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank all of those who attended the event. The evening was filled with happiness and
laughter and the programs committee is proud to have been a part of it. A special thank you to all of the sponsors of
the Awards Night. Puget Sound Energy, Business Bank, AZEK Building Products, The Enchanted Florist, Jacki
Jacukuwicz of Peoples Bank, & AAA KARKTAK Glass & Closets. Without your support, these events would not be
the same and we appreciate it very much.
Our next event is Tuesday, June 17 for an Afterhours Networking Event at Peoples Bank in Oak Harbor. The last
meeting at Peoples Bank had a great turnout, so let’s keep the ball rolling and support our Whidbey Chapter. It is always a
good time.
Mark your calendars for our future events:
The annual SICBA Golf Tournament will be Friday, August 1st at Avalon Golf Course. Please get your teams together and register for this fun day of golf.
The annual SICBA Picnic will be Tuesday, August 19th at Eagle Haven Winery in Sedro Woolley. More information to
come.
The next committee meeting is Tuesday, June 10th at 3:30pm at the SICBA office in Burlington. If you want to help in
planning & assisting at the SICBA events, feel free to join this committee!
Membership Committee
Chair is Jim Gordon
Good morning SICBA!!
June (can you believe it?!) is shaping up to be warm and sunny, something all of us can use more of. Six members in the
last 2 weeks, that's great, thank you Bob Johnson, Dave Johnson, Bob Moe and Barry Harter!
Most of all, thank you to Rayna Moe for her unending pushing, cajoling, pleading and letter writing to keep us all focused.
Make sure to mark your calendars for the June Membership Networking Event in Oak Harbor, invite anyone you think may
be interested in SICBA. Peoples Bank, 5:00 to 7:00PM.
See you on the 10th for the next Membership Meeting,
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WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Join us in welcoming the following companies to
the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
Bay Equity Home Loans
Mortgage Lender
780 S Burlington Blvd
Burlington WA 98233
Telephone: (360) 755-3689
Contact: Dean Hayes
Sponsored by Thom Richter of Pharaoh’s Construction
John L Scott—Anacortes
Realtor—Broker
3201 Commercial Ave
Anacortes WA 98221
Telephone: (360) 202-5430
Contact: Bert Clay
Sponsored by Barry Harter of Central Payment Corp
Skagit Connext
Digital Advertising Agency
1215 Anderson Rd
Mount Vernon WA 98273
Telephone: (360) 416-2119
Contact: Somer Damm
Sponsored by Mark Dobie of Skagit Publishing
State Farm Roxanne Reyes Ins. Agency
Insurance Producer
661 SE Fidalgo Ave
Oak Harbor WA 98277
Telephone: (360) 682-2121
Contact: Roxanne Reyes
Sponsored by Bob Johnson of Ward Johnson Masonry & Tile
Tradesmen International Inc
Labor workforce, product sales and support services
19109 36th Ave W Suite 108
Lynnwood WA 98036
Telephone: (425) 670-0544
Contact: Kris Quigley
Sponsored by Brett Esary of Esary Roofing
Triple R Framing & Drywall LLC
Steel framing and complete drywall service
14144 Hillwood Dr
Bow WA 98232
Telephone: (360) 770-5427
Contact: Rob Moe
Sponsored by Michelle Belcourt of Edward Jones Inv Terry Fife
Did you know that you can do a quick
check of Washington State criminal court records
on potential employees? Visit www.biaw.com
and click on Quick Checks. Avoid hiring
somebody else’s headache!
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WELCOME BACK
All Island Pest Control
Pest Control Technician Service
31570 SR N20 #202
Oak Harbor WA 98277
Telephone: (360) 679-3686
Contact: Darrell Small
Sponsored by Bob Johnson of Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile
Brushworks NW Inc
Painting: Residential, Commercial, New Construction
691 Oak Street Unit 1
Oak Harbor WA 98277
Telephone: (360) 679-4444
Contact: Jon M Terrill
Sponsored by Bob Johnson of Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile
Dow’s Painting Inc
Painting Contractor
PO Box 190
Freeland WA 98249
Telephone: (360) 321-2717
Contact: Eric Dow
Sponsored by Dave Johnson of Price/Johnson Construction
Employee Benefits Planning
Brokerage Firm
2203 Old Hwy 99 South
Mount Vernon WA 98273
Telephone: (360) 424-5507
Contact: Lori Wilson
Sponsored by Kym Kelly of Cedar Creek Lumber
Pearson Financial Services Inc
Accounting Services
26824 103rd Dr
Stanwood WA 98282
Telephone: (360) 629-1040
Contact: Michael Hansen
Sponsored by Patrick Hayes of Superior Slabjacking Inc
Skagit Tradition Realty LLC
Real Estate Sales/Appraisals
3780 E College Way
Mount Vernon WA 98273
Telephone: (360) 424-0300
Contact: Danya Wolf
Sponsored by Carol Harris of PrimeLending
Did you know
that Lien forms
and information are posted at
www.biaw.com?
Click on BIAW Programs
and Legal Programs.
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SICBA’s third annual awards dinner went off without a hitch! Granted,
there were members that could not be there who were nominated and won
awards but we will certainly get their awards to them at the first available
function SICBA is having—the next of which is in Oak Harbor on the 17th of
June at Peoples Bank starting at 5 PM.
During the awards part of the evening, we were pleased to present the
following awards to very deserving members: Builder of the Year—there was
a tie and Ben Burton and Gary Wray were recognized; Associate of the Year
went to Dave Hillman, Volunteer of the year went to Shellie Eubanks,
Recruiter of the year went to Bob Moe, Rookie of the year went to Chris
Webb. We then had our Corporate Sponsor of the year which went to judd &
black. Contractor Sponsor of the year went to Bob Johnson. Supplier/
Services Sponsor of the year went to E&E Lumber. We also awarded our
project of the year winners with their awards. 0—1999 square feet SFR went
to CVH Inc, 2000—3000 square feet SFR went to Yonkman Construction,
3001 square feet and above went to Quantum Construction. Accessory
Building went to Spane Buildings, Commercial went to Strandberg
Construction, Remodel went to Cascade Custom Homes and Design and
Playhouse went to Quantum Construction. The overall Project of the Year
award went to Spane Buildings for the McIntyre Accessory building. These were all judged by a panel of judges
in Kennewick that are part of the HBA of Tri Cities.
Our next event will be an after hours event at Peoples Bank in Oak Harbor on the 17th of June. Starting time is
5 PM and we should be done at 7 PM. We have invited all the scholarship winners that were awarded scholarships this year from SICBA and South Whidbey. Come help us congratulate these outstanding students as they
enter the world of advanced learning! We look forward to seeing you at this event. Enjoy the great weather
while it is here!
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SKAGIT/ISLAND COUNTIES BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Don't leave money on the table.
NAHB Member Discounts. Yours for the taking.
Your Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
membership automatically makes you a member of the
BIA of Washington-State and the National Association of
Home Builders. Make sure you take advantage of all the
ways to save with NAHB member discounts.
You may not know, but you can get discounts on flowers
from FTD and orders from Omaha Steaks – you can also
benefit from substantial discounts on products and
services that directly impact your business.
For example, TransFirst, is an organization providing
credit card processing and complete electronic payment
solutions for our members. They have saved the average
member approximately $1,434 per year. Lowe’s
ProServices, is offering members 2% off, plus free
shipping to the job site on purchases made with your
Lowe's Accounts Receivable when you confirm your
Home Builders Association membership online. You can
also save on your UPS services, office supplies from
Office Depot, up to 30% discounts on computers and
electronic equipment from Dell or Hewlett Packard and
many more.
General Motors, has a $500 private offer exclusively to
NAHB members on its trucks, vans, and cars.
Get all the details at www.nahb.org/ma.
In today’s economy,
we like to remind and encourage
MEMBERS TO DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER MEMBERS.
That way, members benefit and so does the association!
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BIAW ROII PROGRAM RANKS BEST FOR 2012/2013
We have been waiting for the numbers to be finalized with L&I showing the performance of the different retro
groups that represent the construction industry for 2012/13. We just received them and it is with great pleasure
that I tell you BIAW’s program ended the year Number One (#1) for performance for the year with a 45% refund
for the entire program. I have included the chart below for you to use to compare your program with the BIAW
program if your company is in a different program. Or, if your company is in the BIAW ROII program I’m sure
you would like to enjoy knowing the staff at BIAW has been working hard on your behalf to close claims and get
the most money back they possibly can for you as a member.
There are a few criteria that must be met before you can be in the program and they are:
1. You must be registered as a contractor in Washington State and be paying L&I premiums on your
employees in a category that is construction related. Once you have fulfilled this requirement, all your L&I
premiums are admitted including those for administrative staff.
2. Your company must agree to a Kept on Salary policy. This is for 30 working days. L&I will pay 1/2 the
salary and it will not affect your performance factor.
3. You must complete a free class called The ABC’s of Claim Management given by BIAW and offered in
different locations throughout the state. Call SICBA and ask when the next class will be held and be sure to
sign up for it. There is also a survey you will probably have to do as part of the underwriting that is also
being required for retro programs.
4. If you are a new company you must have paid L&I premiums for one quarter totaling $5000 without any
claims. Please understand this is only for new companies that have just started doing business. If your
company has been in business for some time, you do not have to meet this requirement. All you have to do
is be positive—that is paying more premiums than you have claims.
5. You do NOT have to have a minimum amount of L&I premiums to apply. A few years ago BIAW’s program
was changed that required you to have more than $10,000 in premiums for the year in order for you to
qualify to be in the program. This is not the case today.
If you are intrigued and interested in the program, by all means, apply. Go to the BIAW website and complete
the release form that will allow BIAW to obtain your company’s history. And just because you might have an
exemplary record with L&I does not mean you won’t benefit from this program. Quite the contrary—the better
record your company has with L&I the better your chances are of receiving a larger portion of your premiums
back. And, who wouldn’t want that?
Wayne
Plan Year 2012-13 Ranking
Group
BIAW
AGC
ABC
Dream Team
SWCA
A Team
GRIP
Tri-City
Construction
Standard
Premium
47,750,689
38,262,976
17,294,563
22,647,532
1,503,770
43,660,710
38,164,571
Retrospective
Premium
26,239,619
22,272,760
10,510,385
13,960,885
1,007,308
31,119,279
30,285,300
Refund/
Assessment
21,511,070
15,990,216
6,784,178
8,686,647
496,462
12,541,431
7,879,271
Percent
45%
42%
39%
38%
33%
29%
21%
4,481,369
3,930,133
551,236
12%
If you are not in the BIAW ROII program, meet the criteria listed above and
would like to take part, please call the SICBA office at 1-888-497-4222 and
we will be happy to assist you
in becoming part of this very rewarding program.
Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
2014 Foundation Dinner
Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile – 11th Year
Smiley Insurance Services – 10th Year
AAA Kartak Glass & Closet – 10th Year
Puget Sound Energy – 5th Year
judd & black – 3rd Year
Evergreen Security – 1st Year
Silver Sponsors
Skagit Readymix - 9th Year
Skagit State Bank – 2nd Year
Action Pages – 3rd Year
Bronze Sponsors
Yonkman Construction Inc – 11th Year
Broadview Appliances – 11th Year
Skagit Drywall Inc – 10th Year
Whidbey Telecom Security & Alarms – 10th Year
E & E Lumber – 10th Year
Our Foundation Dinner Sponsors keep
your Monthly Membership Events
costs to a minimum!
Thank You Foundation Sponsors!
Shop the BIAW Health
Insurance Rates
The Building Industry of Washington
(BIAW) is able to offer great group rates
to our members. All we ask is you “shop”
this program. Just ask for a quote to
compare to your existing coverage. If
your plan is better, terrific! If the BIAW
plan can offer you better coverage and/or
better rates, then you are taking
advantage of another member benefit.
But – if you don’t ask for a quote, you’ll
never know if you are missing out on a
great program. Call 800-545-7011, ext 6
or go to www.sicba.org and click on the
“Get a Quote” link.
Never hurts to Shop!
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Spike Members are the lifeblood of our
association. These are the members
who are actively recruiting new
members and encouraging all members
to renew. Here’s how you become a
spike: You earn 1 spike credit for each new member, 1 credit for
the first year they renew and ½ credit each renewal thereafter.
Thank you to everyone listed below, we appreciate your efforts!
THE NAMES IN BOLD HAVE RECRUITED A NEW SICBA MEMBER IN
2014 AS OF APRIL 30TH
Grand Spike (1,000 – 1,499):
Bob Moe, CAPS – 1,193.5
Kevin Kartak – 1,449.25*
Statesman Spike (500 – 999):
Dave Main – 812.5
Bob Johnson – 655
Shelli
Lucus-Kennedy – 649.25*
Patrick Hayes, CGP – 540.5*
Super Spike (250 – 499):
John Piazza – 458
Rick Tremaine – 402
Dottie Piazza – 316
Jeff Hansell – 302
Walt Johnson – 262
Royal Spike (150 – 249):
Scott Rainwater – 237
Don Wetsch – 226.5
Monty Smith – 226.5*
Rick Jones, CGP – 204.5
Audrey Borders – 205*
Ron Wallin – 165.5
Scott Yonkman, CAPS – 172 Scott Corzine, CGA – 151*
Red Spike (100 – 149):
Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP – 150 Rick Wibbens – 127.5
Ed Stanton – 117
Dan Folkers – 111
Kym Kelly – 107.5
Green Spike (50 – 99):
Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP – 78.5
Barry Harter – 73
Keith Swanson – 67
Dennis Taylor – 63.5
Brian Gentry – 58
Thom Richter – 57
Chris Deasy, CAPS, CGP – 51.5
Life Spikes (25 – 49):
Karl Krieg – 49.5
Ben Burton – 36
Dennis Boe – 29.5
Charles Locke – 25
Blue Spikes (6 – 24):
Josh Baldwin – 19
Jim Spane – 19
Deb Bundy – 15
Dave Hillman – 11
Paul Woodmansee – 9.5
Gary Wray – 10
Ed Perry – 8
Barry Van Sickle – 7.5
Jim Hall – 7.5
Dan Wickstrom – 7
Troy Lautenbach – 6.5
Tiane White – 7
Randy Heagle – 6.5
Dion McCauley – 6
Tim Garrison - 6
Spike Candidates with new members in 2013:
Nate Kaplan - 4
K Garl Long – 3
Kim Schultz – 4
Chad Fisher - 3
Annette Booth – 3
Greg Kreider – 3
Aaron Doran – 1
Tina Cossel-Anderson - 1
*Not all spike credits earned through SICBA, also recruits in other local associations.
Once you earn your sixth Spike credit, you become an official NAHB Spike!
Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association
SICBA MEMBERS CERTIFIED
GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS
SICBA recognizes these SICBA members for their
commitment to professional growth.
SICBA recognizes these SICBA members for their
commitment to professional growth.
They have earned and renewed the following NAHB
Designations:
Certified Graduate Associate (CGA)
Certified Graduate Builder (CGB)
Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)
Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Graduate Master Builder (GMB)
Certified Green Professional (CGP)
Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
Charles Locke, CGP, CAPS; Back In The Woods Works
Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design
Jay Roberts, CGB; Cascade Custom Homes & Design
Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP, Master CGP; CVH Inc
Tom Hagge, CGP, CAPS; Hagge Design Associates Inc
Jim Hall, CGP; James Hall and Associates, Inc
Kyra Hall, CAPS; James Hall and Associates, Inc
Monty Smith, CAPS; M.C. Smith Construction Inc
Jeff Hanson, CGP; Northwest Timber Frames Inc
Linda Piazza, CGA, CGP; Piazza & Associates Consultants Inc.
Sam Brode, CAPS; Samuel’s Repair & Remodel
Bob Moe, CAPS; Skagit Drywall Inc
James Sykora, CGP; Sykora Homes Design
Bob Johnson, CGP, CAPS; Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile
Dan Wickstrom, CGP; Wickstrom Construction Inc
Ron Wright, CGP; Wright Construction & Design Inc
Scott Yonkman, CAPS, CGP; Yonkman Construction Inc
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NOTICE
RCW 18.27.100 REQUIRES THAT REGISTERED
CONTRACTORS INCLUDE THEIR REGISTRATION
NUMBER IN ALL ADVERTISING. BELOW IS THE
EXACT VERBIAGE OF THE CODE:
(3)(a) All advertising that shows the contractor's name or
address shall show the contractor's current registration
number. The registration number may be omitted in an
alphabetized listing of registered contractors stating only
the name, address, and telephone number: PROVIDED,
That signs on motor vehicles subject to RCW 46.16A.030
and on-premise signs shall not constitute advertising as
provided in this section. All materials used to directly
solicit business from retail customers who are not
businesses shall show the contractor's current registration
number. A contractor shall not use a false or expired
registration number in purchasing or offering to purchase
an advertisement for which a contractor registration
number is required. Advertising by airwave transmission
shall not be subject to this subsection (3)(a).
SICBA WOULD LIKE TO ENCOURAGE
ALL MEMBERS TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION ON
ALL ADVERTISING TO HELP ALLEVIATE THE
POSSIBILITY OF INCURRING FINES.
Many more SICBA members are currently in the process of
renewing or earning their designations!
MEMBERS DO BUSINESS WITH OTHER SICBA MEMBERS
Have you referred a member or done business with a member this month? Let us know!
The following are statements different members in the association have said about members with whom they
have done business. We would like to encourage all of our members to do business with other members and
to refer members to potential clients. When you do, please let us know so we can pass the good news on to
the member that has been referred by you.
“Thanks so much to Mike Hansen at Pearson Financial. We really appreciate your thoughtfulness in guiding
us through our financials and our taxes.”
“George’s Spiral Staircase hand crafts not just incredible stairs, but often times when we have guests not
only do they comment on the fine workmanship, but are impressed by the artistry as well. Thanks George!”
“Special thanks to Vander Yacht Propane. I have referred them to a number of my friends, and what I always hear is thanks and appreciation for the referral. Great job, Vander Yacht Propane”
Skagit/Island
Counties
Association
Calendar
ofBuilders
Events
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SICBA’s Calendar of Events
Call or visit SICBA’s website for additional details for each of the above events.
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
06/03/2014 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association, Burlington WA
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING
06/10/2014 - 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm at Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association, Burlington WA
SICBA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
06/10/2014 - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association, Burlington WA
GOLF COMMITTEE MEETING
06/09/2014 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm at SICBA Office, Burlington WA
MONTHLY NETWORKING AFTERHOURS EVENT
06/17/2014 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Peoples Bank, Oak Harbor WA
SICBA HOME TOUR MEETING
06/19/2014 - 3:30 pm at the SICBA office
EDUCATION/MARKETING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
06/20/2014 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at El Gitano Restaurant, Mount Vernon Wa
SICBA OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED!
07/04/2014 - HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
HOME & GARDEN SHOW COMMITTEE
07/17/2014 - 7:30 am - 9:00 am at Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association, Burlington WA
SICBA GOLF TOURNAMENT
08/01/2014 - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at Avalon Golf Links, Burlington WA
DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM FOR SICBA’S ANNUAL GOLF
TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 1ST AT AVALON GOLF LINKS ON
KELLEHER ROAD IN BURLINGTON.