׉?ׁB!בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://C2HZ_F3-0qpyW15avHDw_9cwW09z3blly8gcdq6vi28u`׉ 7cassandra://qt0-RINcFnd9h17fPjflPxqo3H3kv9D3mwP8s_xsF4gͩ?`s׉ 7cassandra://yNG8TGG0jiW-GPdCchEYzUgpU6TpPyUP7-LZlN817286{`׉ 7cassandra://zqheBmWZ3mqQSBhSTepNxm-gKdHqgo6OEKtnDKVcX9w4͠]Yӛ䰼mW˴ט(u׈CNSvuנYӛ䰼mWḎ9ׁHhttp://www.hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ Ј׈EYӛ䰼mW˵׉EcH B OME UILDERS A SSOCIATION NEWSBRIEF The Official Newsletter of the Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest IL To promote, educate and advocate for the Residential Building & Remodeling Industry; providing resources that benefit industry professionals and consumers in the communities we serve. October 2017 issue www.hbaswil.org Par-Tee GOLF Outing Over 80 golfers and volunteers enjoyed the links at Tamarack Country Club in Shiloh. The event was filled with fun, drinks, food and prizes for everyone to enjoy. Congratulations to our winners and to all of those that helped make the day such a wonderful success. You can read more about the event and view pictures throughout this issue. Team Light Brite Distributing 1st Place A Flight Winners of 4 tickets to 2018 Cardinals donated by 1st National Bank of Waterloo Team Chesley Fence 1st Place B Flight Winners of 4 rounds at the Orchards Golf Course Team Ambassador Floor 2nd Place A Flight Winner of 4 rounds at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okwaville Team Shake & Shingle Supply 2nd Place B Flight Winner of 4 rounds at Tamarack Golf Course IN THIS ISSUE Team Helitech Waterproofing & Foundation Repair 3rd Place A Flight Winners of 4 rounds at Yorktown Golf Course and cooler donated by Wilke Window & Door Team Negwer Materials 3rd Place B Flight Winners of 4 rounds at Arlington Golf Course  RC - Par-Tee Golf Outing Review  November 2nd: HBA Music Trivia  October 24th: Power Hours - Madison County  November 21st: PWB Power Women Luncheon  2018 Home Show Information  Home Envy Virtual Tours  Operation Finally Home  2018 Public & Membership Directory Rates  Membership Update  RODA - Applications Now Being Accepted  LEEHA - Applications Now Being Accepted  Member Rebate Information  2018 Annual Sponsorship Levels  Annual Sponsorship Recognition  October Calendar ׉ 7cassandra://yNG8TGG0jiW-GPdCchEYzUgpU6TpPyUP7-LZlN817286{`Yӛ䰼mW˶Yӛ䰼mW˵(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://mxCxKJlukurz1ymALsvyBM9XjE8iS6_RHhXwQh-RxJs `׉ 7cassandra://6nvGgjdwvCV4t0zTiDO8loJZLjfTvha9VJ21IDavCjw͉`s׉ 7cassandra://2GQgWv-ViGxtq59NwWaw6ckoK-NvhzBpgzITiAJz-8Y.`׉ 7cassandra://YXEMKb4ehAVj5Kzv05V_W_v7nth4xs8eyyQRCPoyQXcͲD͠]Yӛ䰼mW˷ט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://5CdZV4BIvdHTfM8F673ILV-4x8khVt7eiB1YcmZgNMcp`׉ 7cassandra://LXeYRJp0Z3feuBcQo5uJoli9AJ9tAyc_L5osDayGpXć`s׉ 7cassandra://LDOOK0UTiT1jSzbk3gsHhXJ819pKc3ZfYnYUlZ2ft1s+`׉ 7cassandra://fmywPSMvVUiZQsHdjs8B5tBWc0qc72Pk2_B3bXfuqlsW}@͠]Yӛ䰼mW˸נYӛ䰼mWK̊9ׁHmailto:hba@hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉EPar-Tee Golf Outing Corporate Sponsor Hole Sponsors  Copious Technologies  CertainTeed Corporation  Clifton Larson Allen LLP  Cornerstone Home Loans  FCB Banks/Firstco Mortgage  Jacob Family Enterprises  Martin Glass  Pace Design Construction  Padgett Building & Remodeling  PASS Security  Providence Bank  R.P. Lumber  Shake & Shingle Supply  Yaekel & Associates Your 2017 RC Golf Committee: Chair: Jon Edler, Henges Interiors Joe Knox - Copious Technologies Scott Gruber - First Mid-Illinois Bank John Snapat - Fulford Home Remodeling Scott Jacob - Jacob Sunrooms, Exteriors & Baths David Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Kevin Benson - Yaekel & Associates Cuisine provided by  Benchmark Title Company  First American Title Company  First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust 2 Give-Away Items provided by  AUTCOhome Appliances  Custom Marble Inc. Beverage Cart / Stand Sponsors  AUTCOhome Appliances  Belleville Supply Company  M.O.W. Printing  Roofers Mart Exterior Building Products Contest Sponsors  Bank of Springfield  CertainTeed Water on course provided by: TheBANK of Edwardsville ׉ 7cassandra://2GQgWv-ViGxtq59NwWaw6ckoK-NvhzBpgzITiAJz-8Y.`Yӛ䰼mW˹׉EANNUAL Thursday, November 2nd 5pm Happy Hour ~ 6pm Trivia Start VFW Post 5691, 1234 Vandalia, Collinsville Trivia & Dinner $25 each Chicken dinner with all the fixings, including 2 FREE drinks Trivia Event Put your useless knowledge to work! Come out and enjoy a night with your fellow members to share facts, friendship and fun for PRIZES and notoriety.  7 rounds of friendly music trivia questions  1st Place CASH prize ~ Door Prizes  Prizes for BEST dressed musical attire Event Sponsors: Door Prize Donations accepted for prize give-a-ways and name recognition at the event Complete the following information to register/sponsor this exciting event 8 person team Primary Contact____________________________________________________________ Company Name____________________________________________________________ Phone #/E-mail_____________________________________________________________ Player Names______________________________________________________________ METHOD OF PAYMENT: ___ Check Enclosed ___ Invoice Member Company ___ $200 Individual participants ___ $25 each Intelligent Sponsor ___ $100 each Event Sponsor Door Prize Donation ___ FULL ___ Total Amount Due $__________ ___ Charge to Visa/Mastercard ** credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee Card# ___________________________________________ Exp Date ____________ Signature___________________________________ Cancellation will be accepted 3 days prior to TRIVIA NIGHT . No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations or no-shows. 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Lumber Kurt grew up in the Building industry and continues to have great passion and respect for the trades. Hear about the improvements Madison County is making for our industry. # of reservations ____@ $10 per person Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone# & Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Name(s) of attending: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ___Amount enclosed or payment below ___Will pay at the door (no shows will be invoiced) Signature _____________________________________ Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois 6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062 Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618)343-6335 HBA Policy: Registration for this HBA Event is considered confirmation of your participation and will be invoiced if cancellation is not made within 3 days of the event. ___Invoice company Charge to Visa/MasterCard Number*: __________________________________________ Exp Date ______ *credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee Mayor Patton is running for the 56th District State Senate. Hal has created thousands of private-sector jobs, tripled investments and more for Edwardsville. Jason Plummer is running for the 54th District State Senate. Jason is a great friend and advocate for the Building Industry. Jason is very influential with local, state and federal government. ׉ 7cassandra://XMYNJrd2JuCRt9rjxuG4iOqGITuNxw2kzLGCcz6YPxE(`Yӛ䰼mW˾Yӛ䰼mW˽(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://Fgt6DKGsjNfnjVcWf_v-dMXRbfKOJ1C9NaycvRXZzSEN`׉ 7cassandra://x87_lr40GgZzB7pjFSXDriVxctY6lXdgrGQT5tPY8SQ͇`s׉ 7cassandra://Gqiiy9XzRUKNSfL3jTfqwNUV6-lG9LlDvloCPR6AwHg.`׉ 7cassandra://WYfTwZKyw0bgt1LPzxoanHw2uoQx1ZBxjRBlGWKaHXA[f̘͠]Yӛ䰼mW˿ט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://iIexpOZCLMEhhvxmqqyR2ovExtD5A4cNYSIKsuTqfZY<.`׉ 7cassandra://GG8T-BDZlmmYwMNoAq2z0z1L8k3Wh78xnrU9LoikaREiR`s׉ 7cassandra://ErHKtv5cyTTYRKeH6V9bEPZCKQ28VIl5BGTiBs4maCU#`׉ 7cassandra://E6QQxtCI6wFp1NtYlxXHzQlcrZguWuNK3frac4-rxLs͠]Yӛ䰼mWנYӛ䰼mWgԁ̲9ׁHmailto:tbutler@hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E'HBA Remodelers Council Par-Tee Golf Outing ON THE GREEN WINNERS Longest Drive Winners! Closest to the Pin Winners! Alex Anderson w/ Team Regions 50/50 Winner! Jon Edler w/ Team Henges Chris Moore w/ Skins Winner! Red Egg Winner! Team Sherwin Williams Jim Heberer w/ Team AUTCOhome Appliances JR Bell w/ Team Copious Technologies Herman Wilson Jr. w/ Team Ambassador Paul Seiberlich w/ Team Shake & Shingle Supply Alex Anderson w/ Team Regions Dan Busk w/ Team Ambassador Floor Thank you to the wonderful volunteers! Left to right top row: Tom Hagen w/ Belleville Supply Company Art Stumpf w/ AUTCOhome Appliances Doug Jameson w/ The Red Team @ RE/MAX Results Left to right bottom row: Amanda Smoot w/ Bank of Springfield Phil Kinder and Brittany Booten w/ Sherwin Williams Gary Welzbacher w/ MOW Printing 6 ׉ 7cassandra://Gqiiy9XzRUKNSfL3jTfqwNUV6-lG9LlDvloCPR6AwHg.`Yӛ䰼mW׉EPower Women Luncheon Dr. Ronda Sauget Geri Boyer, P.E. Leadership Council Southwest Illinois Kaskaskia Engineering Group 11:30 am - 1:00pm Tuesday, November 21st Bella Milano 455 Regency Park, O’Fallon Hear from local Leaders about their road to success, passion and power across industries and generations that have redefined pathways to bring meaningful change in their business, personal lives and our local communities. # of reservations ____@ $20 per HBA Member includes lunch and soft drinks Company Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone# & Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Name(s) of attending: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ___Amount enclosed or payment below ___Will pay at the door (no shows will be invoiced) ___Invoice company Charge to Visa/MasterCard Number*: __________________________________________ Exp Date ______ *credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee Signature _____________________________________ Mail to: HBASWIL, 6100 W. 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Video Sponsors Video Production Partner Fenton Showroom - CMI Construction - Lantz Homes - New Tradition Homes Visit www.hbaswil.org to view videos or click on thumbnail 9 ׉ 7cassandra://H50Rib4KzjY5EtIpqrJ-Tz9rM-1B6-cng7Sdx-mCYOs2`Yӛ䰼mWƁYӛ䰼mWŁ(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://1Ruxg8tjZjj5sfpfOarjA4oCsNSEzwSPDQna9x6Vlw0<`׉ 7cassandra://WoAUeIRb_lMV72WM8PMBpuDoxb3e-lX2gdi4VymXRkc͜!`s׉ 7cassandra://ZG7lmWAvD5PWzacj-A9luLVbujYAJyDJqilkLxHGL7Q2.`׉ 7cassandra://1VcT_vx4PFzN-P_UnDdutbNrAbdpzMT7eMqbnxTjRtE) ͠]Yӛ䰼mWט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://mQ7cx4L4Z8g1UTelGIzSg7s86R26jk08VXWR8r2sJeM)`׉ 7cassandra://iD5zlG8eBs5UkDrFnpohoPJidt6_RQkb5rmJDoDUvQ8͢`s׉ 7cassandra://67oksrbxRc9NrFBXSZmEZLd_lzkYmcEIgUbvDnZKcYo.`׉ 7cassandra://_A4bnwF08Xc0jk5o9oLnfoEYLfha9l3gKThkSm3W8BE' ͠]Yӛ䰼mWȒנYӛ䰼mWӁ9ׁH+http://www.sandbergphoenix.com/constructionׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mW=9ׁH#mailto:sschultz@sandbergphoenix.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E@Subcontractors BEWARE An Illinois appellate court has held that buyers of residential property may maintain an action against subcontractors who provided labor in the construction of their home, if there is a defect in their home that makes it not suitable for its intended purpose as a residence. Sienna Court Condominium Ass'n v. Roszak/ADC, LLC, No. 122022, 1st Dist. This court found that homeowners may bring an action against the subcontractors, if the general contractor is insolvent, even if the GC maintained a warranty fund. When GC’s enter their contract with the homebuyer, they are allowed to offer an express and limited warranty, in lieu of the implied warranty on which this case was based, as long as the buyer accepts the express warranty and knowingly waives the implied warranty. If a subcontractor is concerned with a GC’s ability to pay its debts, it should determine whether the GC’s contract with the buyer contains such a waiver and, if not, the subcontractor should price its work according to the increased risk. At our core, Sandberg Phoenix is a group of attorneys with diverse skills committed to providing our clients with superior client service. As one of the very first law firms to offer a client service satisfaction guarantee, Sandberg Phoenix stands by this commitment. We truly care about our clients and develop close relationships to best understand how we can solve each legal issue they face. Email: sschultz@sandbergphoenix.com Sue A. Schultz, Esq. 10 - Phone: 618-624-3478 or 314.425.8431 Blog: www.sandbergphoenix.com/construction-litigation/blog/ ׉ 7cassandra://ZG7lmWAvD5PWzacj-A9luLVbujYAJyDJqilkLxHGL7Q2.`Yӛ䰼mW׉E At Operation FINALLY HOME, we provide custom-built, mortgage free homes to America’s military Heroes and the widows of the fallen, those who have worn America’s uniform and sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values. We bring together corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help these heroes and their families transition to the home front by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a home to call their own. Our HBA territory has been honored with OFH finding Lance Corporal wounded Vet and his family of 4 to receive a mortgagefree house (pictured to the right). We ask all members for consideration to be part of the project. Please contact the HBA office with your donation offering. Construction Materials/Labor still needed: Costs for these items are available by contacting the HBA if you would like to make a monetary donation Excavating: Foundation—9’ pour, fill material for sewer/waterline Concrete Pour: 3441 sf concrete and labor, ramps, fill material, clean rock/rebar 1741 sf Framing: Crane Exterior Brick/Stone work: Metal angle irons, brick, labor, stone, labor, brick exterior mailbox Roofing: shingles 37 sq, labor, drip edge 26 pcs, felt 13 rolls, ice shield and ridge vent Exterior Siding: 2246.5 sf vinyl siding, labor, 534 sf alum soffit material, soffit labor, cedar porch posts, cedar beam for arch details Exterior Drainage: gutters/down spouts, buried drain pipe Exterior Doors: Garage doors, garage door opener Retaining Walls 25 sf Electrical: can lights and low voltage lines Kitchen Cabinets, hardware and bathroom cabinets Painting exterior door Port-a-Potty Dumpster Grading Home Warranty Program Thank you to these companies for their donaAdvanta Clean Ameren Illinois Archway Cooling & Heating Arrowhead Building Supply Associated Bank AUTCOhome Appliances Barcom Security Belleville Supply Benchmark Title Cardinal Door CertainTeed Chesley Fence City of Mascoutah Code Enforcement Officials of Southern IL Crown Roofing Custom Marble DMS Contracting Drake Construction Goley Insulation Heartland Turf Farms Henges Interiors Homes by Deesign J. Decker Homes Liese Lumber Light Brite Lions Club of Mascoutah Martin Glass Mid America Concrete Negwer Materials New Tradition Homes O’Fallon Winsupply P&A Drywall Priest Landscaping Red-E-Mix Scott Credit Union Southwest Illinois Advancement Housing Fund Sunwise Electric & Solar Superior Home Products Swift Plumbing Veterans United VFW Riders Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Wilke Window & Door ׉ 7cassandra://67oksrbxRc9NrFBXSZmEZLd_lzkYmcEIgUbvDnZKcYo.`Yӛ䰼mWʁYӛ䰼mWɁ(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://8pXqiXNryiI4bpDQtVhHAkym6wJh7TESFyF4Ty348SET`׉ 7cassandra://U8Pyd1U1q3ljTzoRyhbXhs3Mn99v0py12iZ3IdbrIxAͪs`s׉ 7cassandra://XQdfWkdfcgcPPp0S2Tggm3BVivX7gZJzbAY8Lew5zMg,3`׉ 7cassandra://PeR1Ies7rhtPsekCyBtGAoqPjKu2vVe5FKvzKm19348;͠]Yӛ䰼mWט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://vzCDgzbAkHtKmZvFL1ddiDUp1ObPulOSOft-mslBFpsc`׉ 7cassandra://A9TQxKLBxkxuul6i5kPmNf8oBjSYZTD2ZOMy-tvfJbU͠`s׉ 7cassandra://Pq4-X2NwtTqz7pAZ96SCX96RpLCH0OvkvYvN8C78vWQ0`׉ 7cassandra://cIYMDv1yMtUSxXx4Qd-d75JL_0enrPRBN5PWxh3xv8Y̚͠]Yӛ䰼mW̒נYӛ䰼mW̔9ׁHhttp://www.hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mW̊9ׁHmailto:hba@hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉ETax Reform is Out, Tax Cuts are Possible After failing to repeal or replace Obamacare, Republicans are now focused on tax reform, a seemingly much easier task. Distance, however, is tax reform’s best friend. Proposals that look great in theory are routinely derailed by details. And, that is why there has been no significant tax reform since 1986. Moreover, passing tax reform has historically required a bipartisan coalition to withstand the many opposition groups that intensively lobby to protect their deductions. Moreover, it will be inordinately difficult for Republicans to pass revenue-neutral tax reform on a partisan basis with a slim two-vote majority in the Senate and with a president with an approval rating in the upperthirties. Thus, expect -- a small tax cut, but no structural tax changes. Republicans generally agree that individuals should not be able to deduct state and local income taxes from their federal taxes. The problem is that if Congressional Republicans attack this deduction, they will incur the wrath of dozens of interest groups, as well as court the potential loss of Republican seats in high tax states such as California, New Jersey, and New York. Simply put, a partisan Republican effort that raises taxes is politically next to impossible. This is why the border tax adjustment - which was a very good idea - was withdrawn even though it would have raised $1 trillion over the next decade from importers. The intense political pushback from large retailers and others was simply too much. For this same reason, the mortgage interest deduction and charitable deduction are already off limits. Reducing corporate taxes is an idea that has broad support across the political spectrum since many USheadquartered firms have already “moved” to Europe to escape high US corporate taxes. The problem is that financing the lower tax rate requires eliminating corporate deductions for, among other things, investment, and doing that would have perverse effects. It would raise the cost of new investment and thus reduce economic growth, the opposite of the intended effect. If we reduce the corporate rate to 15% or 20%, enough to overcome the investment problem, we create enormous incentives for people to re-characterize wage income as business income, leading to enormous deficits. This leaves the most likely outcome being a small tax cut. While a large tax cut might seem more appealing, with an existing budget deficit that is already large, and on track to get much worse over the next decade, because of rising healthcare and retirement costs, the votes for a large tax cut that will increase our already enormous debt are simply not there. In short, the inability to increase the deficit on one hand and the political inability to raise revenues by closing loopholes on the other makes this entire exercise very difficult. Tax reform is hard, demands unpleasant trade-offs, and even creates divisions that cut across party lines. For example, some Republicans oppose tax breaks for renewable energy, but members of Congress from states with substantial wind and solar energy will strongly disagree. While Republicans may agree on the broad outline of tax policy, such as lower rates and fewer loopholes, they will divide on the details as they reveal themselves. With a slim Republican majority, Democrats in no mood to help, and an election year fast approaching, meaningful tax reform will wait for another Congress. Despite the legislative need, I peg the chances of a meaningful tax cut at 65%/35%. Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., President GraphsandLaughs, LLC Email: Elliot@graphsandlaughs.net His daily 70 word economics and policy blog can be seen at www.econ70.com 12 ׉ 7cassandra://XQdfWkdfcgcPPp0S2Tggm3BVivX7gZJzbAY8Lew5zMg,3`Yӛ䰼mW׉E C2018 Public Directory & Membership Directory Advertising Rate Card Unique annual publications with low cost to promote HBA members to consumers in our Public Directory and member to member direct in the Membership Directory. The Public Directory is inserted in the Sunday, January 21, 2018 Belleville NewsDemocrat reaching over 60,000 homeowners in St. Clair & Madison Counties. The Membership Directory is the go to phone book for all members to find other trade professionals, local municipality information and the annual calendar of events for the HBA.  All ads will be in full color  Collective Marketing benefit for HBA members ONLY Only ready-to-use ads can be submitted in .jpeg or .pdf  Deadline: December 15, 2017  Rates Ad Size (vertical only) $775 $625 $525 $525 $375 $225 Public Directory (Homeowners Resource Guide) - Deadline December 15, 2017 Ad Placement Full Page (7.75”W x 9.875”H) Back Cover Full Page (7.75”W x 9.875”H) Inside Front/Back Cover Full Page (7.75”W x 9.875”H) Inside pages 1/4 Page (3.75”W x 4.875”H) Front Cover (1 spot) Half Page (7.75”W x 4.875”H) 10 positions available 1/4 Page (3.75”W x 4.875”H) 20 positions available All current HBA members will be listed by classified listing in this publication, additional advertising options and costs provided are not negotiable. Due to limited space restrictions in the Public Directory Insert, advertising reservations will be taken on a first come first serve basis within the HBA membership. Membership Directory - Deadline December 1, 2017 Rates $425 $275 $175 $125 Ad Size (vertical only) Ad Placement Full Page Full Page Full Page 1/2 Page Inside pages Inside pages Public Directory Ad Purchase : Back Cover___ Inside Front/Back Cover___ Inside Full pg___ Back Cover, Inside Front/Back Cover Tab pages All current HBA members will be listed by company name, classification and member name in this publication. This directory also includes contact information for HBA, HBAI, NAHB, local municipalities and a full 2017 calendar of HBA events. Front Cover___ Membership Directory Ad Purchase: Back Cover, Inside Front/Back Cover___ Full Tab pg___ Full pg___ Company ____________________________________________________________ ⌂ Invoice Company Half Pg___ Quarter Pg___ Half Pg___ Total Ad Space Purchase $____________ Contact Name __________________________________ Email/Phone# __________________________________________ ⌂ Payment Enclosed ⌂ Charge to credit card (Visa/MasterCard ONLY) **credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee Visa/Master Card# _____________________________________ Exp date: ________ Signature: __________________________ Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois 6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062 Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618) 343-6335 - Email: hba@hbaswil.org www.hbaswil.org 13 ׉ 7cassandra://Pq4-X2NwtTqz7pAZ96SCX96RpLCH0OvkvYvN8C78vWQ0`Yӛ䰼mW΁Yӛ䰼mẂ(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://3KOa-TkQi6jemmzL85aPtcrhFgIQWXi8w_wkl7zbl08`׉ 7cassandra://FnOlOmCMX4t62NUJ0tyicPdizhU3kVSvlGbxa-ZyxgA͕`s׉ 7cassandra://eXxBhVItW6ky-dGF_3Opn5O-CwGHNudpEEnuqBJE1JI-\`׉ 7cassandra://UO5D8pM2eGDDIh-ZObs4sODOITw5xFfVFVmPL5Oanvk}D͠]Yӛ䰼mWט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://th23hOX8l3IUg13DbPZPDpe4OfgwfL2z-bpWfi4MKiYB`׉ 7cassandra://RIToSPLFBjpmK6I1VgNVmeNFDE991ZEuT15jOOthaxI͘4`s׉ 7cassandra://G1G1vc01B7hAw6onYC7eYTBoe9pszwuPLlC4pSwDYPc/(`׉ 7cassandra://hWfZvqTxfqqitGLPevnibwcvK00FPZN0scCQCgZEhfscz8͠]Yӛ䰼mWЖנYӛ䰼mW9ׁHhttp://www.homesbyreppell.comׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mWi9ׁHmailto:jimreppell@gmail.comׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mW@9ׁHhttp://www.metromarble.comׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mW&9ׁHmailto:dcook@metromarble.comׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mWD9ׁHhttp://www.premierhomesllc.comׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mW)9ׁH!mailto:kjones@premierhomesllc.comׁ ׁ Ј׉E Private Lunch with Professional Women in Building Metro East Mayor Eckert was happy to share his passion for the city that he has served since 2004. He enlightened everyone on many of the following aspects that make Belleville great. Schools: Lindenwood University renovations and expansion to the longtime site of Belleville Township High School has been a wonderful addition to the community while improving property values. While other schools have received improvements and repairs as needed. Project Updates: The construction on the Hofbrauhaus on Route 15 is in progress while the first hotel is delayed. The Parking West Housing Project is in progress. The Belleville Crossing shopping center is filling in with businesses including Target, Home Depot and several restaurants. 6th to 17th Streetscape is the next project that will include light posts, new curbs, black street lamps, wider sidewalks and bump outs for outdoor restaurant seating and dining as well as on-street parking. Housing: New home starts are increasing and Mayor Eckert expressed that he is open to ideas/ recommendations from HBA to improve user-friendly processing. The Crime Free Housing Program offers rental property owners and managers tools to help reduce criminal activity and has proven to be a benefit to the city and owners. Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert Left to right: Andrea West with Fulford Homes, Mary Ann Lopez Drake with Drake Construction, Tricia Buehne with First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, Sue Schultz with Sandberg, Phoenix von Gontard, Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert, Beth Jacob with Jacob Family Enterprises, Cherity Freeze with Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Melissa Bowlin with Fulford Homes, Jan Johnson with Garrett E. & Herschel E. Johnson RE & Dev., Brittney Ragsdale with CA Jones Inc., Linette Warnecke with TheBANK of Edwardsville On September 23rd Mayor Mark Eckert was sworn in as President of the statewide Board of Directors for the Illinois Municipal League (IML), which is a formal collective voice for Illinois municipalities involving common interests and goals. Positive improvements will keep Belleville moving forward and he shared insight into the responsibilities and importance that the police, fire fighters, water/sewer department, SAFB, bordering communities and the volunteer spirit bring to Belleville. 14 ׉ 7cassandra://eXxBhVItW6ky-dGF_3Opn5O-CwGHNudpEEnuqBJE1JI-\`Yӛ䰼mW׉ESeptember 2017 Renewed Members CMI Construction Guaranteed Rate Pace Design & Construction Remodelers Council Chesley Fence Company CMI Construction P & A Drywall Green Building Council Padgett Building & Remodeling Professional Women in Building Council Drake Construction Fulford Homes September 2017 New Member Kevin Jones Lantz Jones 20 Junction Drive West, Suite #2 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Phone: (618) 656-2180 Email: kjones@premierhomesllc.com Website: www.premierhomesllc.com David Cook Metro Marble & Granite 4261 Crescent Industrial Drive Granite City, IL 62040 Phone: (618) 781-6389 Email: dcook@metromarble.com Website: www.metromarble.com Jim Reppell RE/MAX Alliance 4215 St. Rt. 159, Ste 3 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Phone: (618) 791-7663 Email: jimreppell@gmail.com Website: www.homesbyreppell.com The Secretary of Transportation addressed the IACE Policy Committee meeting with information on cuts/reductions to the FY2018 IDOT program due to the state budget. IDOT is cutting $300 million from our FY2018 program, of which $50 million is coming from our local roads program. The following programs are being reduced: State Only Chicago Commitment = $20 million Reduced from $40 million County Consolidated = $10.9 million 3) Needy Township = $5.007 million High Growth Cities = $2 million Economic Development Program = $8 million Truck Access Route Program = $5 million Park Access Roads = $3 million 1) 2) 4) 5) 6) 7) Reduced from $21.8 million Reduced from $10.014 million Reduced from $4 million Reduced from $15 million Reduced from $7 million Reduced from $6 million The Secretary will be delivering the same message to the Illinois Municipal League at their annual conference in Chicago. 15 ׉ 7cassandra://G1G1vc01B7hAw6onYC7eYTBoe9pszwuPLlC4pSwDYPc/(`Yӛ䰼mWҁYӛ䰼mWс(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://GVxigjQks6wUBZLiBn6AKvKxbQ1qvX4I4SvmvfQQyEw_f`׉ 7cassandra://dnUgue_qQSYZkVIMIHM9H_LXWvQimpuXpHfz2VCpROM͚Z`s׉ 7cassandra://iucr1i26pRMNAus4_WhWFo7W0s_QWj4CnDzsKGlhR200`׉ 7cassandra://F_5NIxby4BnVzu8Iq_7MB9-FAN_yoXJr3wS9deD-mcY-͠]Yӛ䰼mWט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://tx2M-pVbbe1cUcqJIw3l646ojooPOSdTfkHIayb1-UIX`׉ 7cassandra://Q3RGDd2ZCYEcsrYv1D1rPzvACn3w1Yve5mLvtALmuLk͂D`s׉ 7cassandra://95YRwynudYMKhC6tWbpmrz-QWBFRMjQ_A3FqmtKHvP4(`׉ 7cassandra://_FwLxqMWj84CloS3Pi3PU-Pa6XgWUf77KcZgGp0PQkM͠]Yӛ䰼mW׉EApplications now being accepted for Categories: Addition, Basement, Bathroom, Exterior, Kitchen, Outdoor Living Space, Specialty Projects, Structural/Waterproofing, Whole House Deadline & Fees: October 1st, 2017 $75 per entry for HBA Member $125 per entry for Non-HBA Members $25 Entry Late Fee (project submission after deadline) The Remodelers Council created the Remodelers of Distinction Award (RODA) to bring attention to the extraordinary work performed by remodelers in the Metro East. Applicants and Winners receive consumer and peer recognition throughout the year in print, social media and HBA Remodelers website page. Applications now being accepted for LEEHA! Leaders in Energy Efficient Homes Award Official Entry Application will be available soon. Entries will be accepted for New and Remodeled Homes that feature: - Energy Efficient Materials - HERS Scores - Specialty Trades - Land Use - Others Applicants and Winners receive consumer and peer recognition throughout the year in print, social media, events and the HBA Green Building Council website page. DEADLINES & FEES: October 1st, 2017 $75 per entry for HBA Member $125 per entry for non-HBA members $25 Entry late fee - project submission after deadline 16 ׉ 7cassandra://iucr1i26pRMNAus4_WhWFo7W0s_QWj4CnDzsKGlhR200`Yӛ䰼mW׉E׉ 7cassandra://95YRwynudYMKhC6tWbpmrz-QWBFRMjQ_A3FqmtKHvP4(`Yӛ䰼mWցYӛ䰼mWՁ(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://COI_6-Saz-JgAOnBjY1hkacQz_tms5X8Y4p0O07TWew`׉ 7cassandra://8ccgRKyH2shqx2rBcu_GRiaeW0GXmJRMszMfesAMdWU͌`s׉ 7cassandra://vP_-kBL119F6VbPaT1Gz5RSh55komW_s_J_161fopt8,;`׉ 7cassandra://VmqZeFNpB1Zr4PaHY7gAXXVDz4VrMCZ-_F33Eac-X1oͪv͠]Yӛ䰼mWט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://PrVTX1hhk3W_zohr52Rbrrv0_AvxzQJS060ZHQ05LvA1`׉ 7cassandra://ySxvQo2tn3Rne04WgTmMrccGRYypkzkiz-OUp7iVRAwͯ`s׉ 7cassandra://8w1sSQmka_p6og1w0wmuCqFMnzbmjySvnm-jG2tRDVk4!`׉ 7cassandra://rHyHF8CZZ3VqdcFUj4tIlXbgiVpSjCPyFqMr11xQlII=O͠]Yӛ䰼mWؒנYӛ䰼mWk̂9ׁHhttp://www.hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mẂ9ׁHmailto:hba@hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E 2018 ANNUAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE LEVELS As an HBA Annual Sponsor, there are many benefits you will receive throughout the calendar year depending on the level you choose. Additional special benefits and recognitions for sponsors will be developed throughout the year, not to mention the increased business exposure. Recognition you cannot afford to miss out on! HOME SHOWS $6,000 (value $50,000) PLATINUM TIER $1,500 (value $3,000) GOLD TIER $1,000 (value $2,000) SILVER TIER $500 (value $1,000) BRONZE TIER $250 (value $500) All levels are negotiable with equal offerings for different events or promotions. Call the HBA office to personalize your tier.  Banner, newsletter and website logo recognition on home page, membership directory page and home show pages  Full Page Ads in Home Show Guides  Included in print ads, press releases, TV commercials for starters sharing your logo recognition with over 300,000+ consumers in our territory.  Limited to non-competing HBA member companies.  Free Booth Space - Two 10x10 booths in the Spring Home Show and signage/banners along with admission discount recognition.  Installation Banquet complimentary tickets for 2  Banner, newsletter and website logo recognition on home page and membership directory page  1/4 Page Ad in Public Directory & Full Page in Membership Directory  Touch Program Logo Sponsor  Top Level Sponsorship at Sport Clay Shoot, Golf Outing, 3D Bow Shoot and Holiday Party Event Sponsorship  Banner, newsletter and website logo recognition on home page and membership directory page  Full Page Ad in the Membership Directory  Sport Clay Shoot Station Sponsor, Golf Outing Hole Sponsor, 3D Bow Shoot, Concession Sponsor and Holiday Party Wine Tasting Sponsor  Banner, newsletter and website logo recognition  1/2 Page Ad in the Membership Directory  Sport Clay Shoot Station Sponsor, Golf Outing Hole Sponsor, 3D Bow Shoot & Holiday Party entry for two (2)  Banner, newsletter and website logo recognition and quarterly newsletter half page ad Register your commitment level: ◊ Home Show $6,000 ◊ Platinum Tier $1,500 ◊ Gold Tier $1,000 ◊Silver Tier $500 ◊Bronze Tier $250 ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Name Company ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Phone Email address Payment Options ___ Invoice Company ___ Check Enclosed ___ 3 month payment option (check or credit card) ___ Credit Card *credit card payments will include an additional 4% convenience fee ________________________________________________ Credit Card# Visa or Mastercard ONLY Exp Date _____________________________________________________________ Signature Complete and return this form by January 31, 2018 to: Home Builders Association of Greater Southwest Illinois, 6100 West Main St., Maryville, IL 62062 Office: (618) 343-6331 - Fax: (618)343-6335 - Email: hba@hbaswil.org - www.hbaswil.org 18 ׉ 7cassandra://vP_-kBL119F6VbPaT1Gz5RSh55komW_s_J_161fopt8,;`Yӛ䰼mW׉E2017 HBA Home Show Corporate Sponsors OFFICERS President, Dave Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Co., Inc. 1st Vice President, Chris Matteo - Fulford Homes, LLC Southwest Illinois Housing Advancement Fund 2017 Home Builders Association Platinum Annual Sponsors Secretary, Jerry Yaekel, Jr. - Yaekel & Associates, Inc. Treasurer, Robb Treat - Guaranteed Rate, Inc. Immediate Past President, Jeff Schmidt - RLP Development 2017 HBA Silver Annual Sponsors DIRECTORS Jason Klein - Ameren Illinois Art Stumpf- AUTCOhome Appliances Joe Knox - Copious Technologies Joel Keel - Custom Floors & More Robert Dee Jr. - Homes by Deesign Aaron Klemme - Klemme Construction Jeff Lantz - Lantz Homes, Inc. Jason Huelsmann - New Tradition Homes Barbara Markham - RE/MAX Preferred, The Markham Network Ryan Butler - Remington Properties Mike Rathgeb - Spencer Homes Cherity Freeze - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE DIRECTORS Michelle Null - Benchmark Title Company Ken Diel - Diel & Forguson Mark Fulford - Fulford Construction John Snapat, CAPS, CGR - Fulford Home Remodeling Matt Brandmeyer - 2017 HBA Bronze Annual Sponsors Madison County Planning & Zoning Ron Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Norm Etling - St. Clair County Sue Schultz - 19 Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Mark Vogt - Vogt Builders, Inc. 2nd Vice President, Beth Jacob - Jacob Family Enterprises Associate Vice President, Mindy Shafer - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ׉ 7cassandra://8w1sSQmka_p6og1w0wmuCqFMnzbmjySvnm-jG2tRDVk4!`Yӛ䰼mWځYӛ䰼mWف(בCט(u׉׉ 7cassandra://cRaKvQvPYi9XuTw7As_wADHQYZDdmiiIbuDLlui6tF0Ou`׉ 7cassandra://9_Jy__pA_CaQhGlFcpHiAPEavf2gq5BjKzBWNchy0HQG`s׉ 7cassandra://jrFG_K6FI1NzRexScZa4ZxBlgQTp9T_l_RdQBYP8HhQF`׉ 7cassandra://Ja9zeQqA5bYYeu75rXLGsYXCvmAU06jjDtO2qrTubu4bj͠]Yӛ䰼mWےנYӛ䰼mW<9ׁHhttp://WWW.HBASWIL.ORGׁ ׁ ЈנYӛ䰼mWx΁̍9ׁHmailto:hba@hbaswil.orgׁ ׁ Ј׉E6100 West Main Street Maryville, IL 62062-6688 Office (618) 343-6331 Fax: (618) 343-6335 Email: hba@hbaswil.org WWW.HBASWIL.ORG ׉ 7cassandra://jrFG_K6FI1NzRexScZa4ZxBlgQTp9T_l_RdQBYP8HhQF`Yӛ䰼mW׈EYӛ䰼mW݁Yӛ䰼mW܁(,Newsbrief October 2017Yӛ&p