Vol. 23 Issue 6 June 2019

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE BIAW Certified Builder Building Industry Insurance Program Calendar of Events Certifications Committee Reports Gary Wray Challenge June Dinner Flyer Local Member Discounts May Awards Dinner MARINERS BASEBALL OUTING Member Rebate Program Mission Statement NAHB Member Discount National Purchasing Program New Members Peer to Pier 2019 Renewing Members SICBA Leadership Spike Club Spike Level Increase SWHB Leadership

SICBA’S HOME TOUR

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SEPTEMBER 13, 14 and

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SICBA Member Discounts & Rebate Programs: “Members Do Business With Members”

Les Schwab Tire Center, Burlington - 10% discount on

products & services to all SICBA members!

NAHB Member Advantage - Through GM additional $500 off new vehicle, $1000 off fleet: NAHB Member Advantage $500 off new vehicle purchase. Redeem at: Blade Chevrolet and/or

Dwayne Lane’s Auto Family. Additionally, 15% off Service, Labor & Parts.

Allstate Annette Booth Agency - Special rates and

under- writing benefits for all SICBA members on employee benefits.

Craft Stove of Western Washington Inc. - SICBA

members receive 10% off all your purchases & services at Craft Stove ''Let our Family warm your family''!

Burlington Automotive – 10% off Parts and Labor on

your vehicle repairs.

Mister T's Awards & Embroidery – Free set up of

design for embroidery up to 30K stitches, a $75 savings!

List your company here, too. Call or email SICBA

360-757-6916 or info@sicba.org for details

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SOUTH WHIDBEY HOME BUILDERS 2019 OFFICERS

President - Dave Johnson Vice President - Jim Thelen Secretary - Sally Paul

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member - Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS) Associate Member - Tiane White Associate Member - Matt Kukuk

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GRADUATE DESIGNATIONS

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)

Kevin Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Terri Kartak, CAPS; AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet

Charles Locke, CGP, CAPS; Back In The Woods Works Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP; Cascade Custom Homes & Design Jay Roberts, CGB, CGP; Cert Builder Cascade Custom Homes & Design Ted Clifton, CGB, CGP, Master CGP; CVH Inc Chad Gailey, CAPS; Dihedral Builders LLC Jim Hall, CGP; James Hall and Associates, Inc Kyra Hall, CAPS; James Hall and Associates, Inc Jeff Hanson, CGP; Northwest Timber Frames Inc Sam Brode, CAPS; Samuel’s Repair & Remodel Bob Moe, CAPS; Triple R Framing and Drywall 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

Many more SICBA members are currently in the process of renewing or earning their designations!

"Founded in 1979, we are your

neighbors and community leaders,

providing education and support for

building industry professionals. We

promote jobs for local people by

encouraging homeownership,

sustainable growth, environmentally

conscious building practices and

community stewardship for Skagit and

Island Counties."

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2019 OFFICERS President – Jay Roberts CGB, CGP 1st Vice President – Gary Wray 2nd Vice President – Roy Mureno Secretary – Kris Tully Treasurer – Kim Piazza Immediate Past President – Dave Hillman

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Builder Member – Curtis Banta Builder Member – Lisa Munson Builder Member – Paul Woodmansee Builder Member – Jim Dorris Associate Member – Ben Sousa Associate Member – Kathy Sanchez Associate Member – Dee Dee Swartz Associate Member – Lori Manduchi So. Whidbey Home Builders Rep. – Charles Locke

2019 STATE DIRECTORS John Piazza (Life), Dottie Piazza (Life), Rick Tremaine (Life), Bob Moe (CAPS, Life), Scott Rainwater (Life), Bob Johnson (Life, CGP,CAPS) Ted Clifton (Life, CGB,MCGP), Patrick Hayes (Life), Jay Roberts, Scott Yonkman (CAPS, CGP), Chris Deasy, Charles Locke (CGP, CAPS), Gary Wray, Roy Mureno, Barry Harter, Martha Rose

2019 NATIONAL DELEGATES Dottie Piazza (Senior Life,), John Piazza (Senior Life), Bob Moe (Life, CAPS), Ashley Richards (Life) Bob Johnson (CGB,CGP), Ted Clifton MCGP, CAPS, Barry Harter Alternate Directors: Martha Rose, Scott Rainwater

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 / Service Coordinator – Jonathan Metz Events/Marketing Coordinator – Lianna Neyens Finance – Rayna Moe

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To “shop” the BIAW Health Plan, contact Brynn Riggins at McGregor Insurance Agency.

(360) 299-0949/ 853-5073 Or

Dennis Poppe at Builders Insurance Group at (425) 246-0973

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A

PRINTED VERSION OF THIS

NEWSLETTER, CALL THE SICBA OFFICE AND LET US

KNOW.

(360) 757-6916 OR EMAIL

INFO@SICBA.ORG

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Join us in welcoming

the following Companies to SICBA

Dellinger Industries Roofing/Siding/Excavation 12174 Martin Rd Rockport, WA 98283 Telephone: (360) 722-9008 Contact: Donovan Dellinger Sponsored by Gary Wray of Wray Bros. LLC

Island Gas Piping & Installations LLC Gas Piping and Fireplace Installation & Repair 4821 Reindeer Rd Freeland, WA 98249 Telephone: (360) 929-1912 Contact: Aaron Schweer Sponsored by Ralph Mundell of Ralph Mundell Building

MyPropertyServices.biz.Inc Real Estate Sales/Appraisals P.O. Box 1552 Coupeville, WA 98239 Telephone: (425) 354-7609 Contact: Wanda Eaton Sponsored by Ted Clifton of CVH Inc

Pacific Earth Works, Inc. Landscaping Service/Supplies 12515 Wagner Road Monroe, WA 98272 Telephone: (360) 794-5644 Contact: Geri Curcio Sponsored by Dee Dee Swartz of Olympus

Containers/Circle A Trailers

Pioneer Tree Service & Landscaping, Inc Tree Service/Landscaping 3317 Lodgepole Lane Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Telephone: (360) 675-1371 Contact: Mindy Walton Sponsored by Gary Wray of Wray Bros.LLC

Whidbey Lawn Services Inc Landscape/Lawn Maintenance 1975 Zylstra Rd Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Telephone: (360) 675-0349 Contact: Greg Abrahamse Sponsored by Bob Johnson of Ward- Johnson

Masonry & Tile

Born Electrical Services Campbell Builders Inc Coastal Cottage Homes Inc CRH Engineering Dihedral Builders - Skagit Custom Decks Eagle Building Company Guild Mortgage Co Heggenes Construction Inc Mainstay Realty LLC Skagit Hometown Values Tradesmen International Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Five Years Plus: Anderson Electric Inc Buddy Shelters LLC Central Heating LLC Creative Lines Epstein Custom Homes LLC Houlihan Contracting Inc Island Associates LLC Lyndale Glass Pacific Garages Inc RE/MAX Acorn Properties & Mgmt Group Technical Waterproofing Inc The Plumbing Guys Inc TREB Executive Marketing LLC

Ten Years Plus: Arrow Insulation Creative Surfaces Habitat for Humanity of Island County Les Schwab Tire Center Northwest Hot Springs Spas Inc Sherwin Williams Co Strandberg Excavation & Comm'l Const Inc

Fifteen Years Plus: AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet Inc Back In The Woods Works Building Specialties Inc Fab Tech Inc Mister T's Awards & Embroidery McCool Construction Co Price/Johnson Construction Inc

Twenty Years Plus: AccuWest Pacific Axthelm Construction, Inc Duane Johnson & Sons Construction Rodda Paint Skagit Publishing LLC SRV Construction Inc The Drain Doctor

Twenty-Five Years Plus: Handy's Heating Inc Wickstrom Construction Inc

Thirty Years Plus: Foss Heating & Cooling

Thirty-Five Years Plus: Piazza Realty Property Management Inc Ward-Johnson Masonry & Tile

Thank you for Renewing April 30th to May 28th One Year Plus: 1-2-3 Construction All Spaces LLC Anania Trucking & Excavating LLC Baker Septic Tank Pumping Inc Back to top

SICBA’s Annual Awards Dinner was a lot of fun and a great time to recognize those who have put time and effort into making sure SICBA is successful in every way possible. The atmosphere was great, the camaraderie between members was superb and the food was excellent. If you missed this one, you missed a great time and the opportunity to appreciate all our members and

recognize the achievements of many. The evening started with our customary networking opportunity, a free photo booth and the opportunity to look through Project of the Year that had been submitted for competition ending in 2018. Everyone was in a very festive mood and seemed to have a great time. Our speaker for the evening was Rebecca Pierce Murray who gave a very inspiring presentation and remembered some of the things SICBA has done over the years. Then we started our Awards Presentations. Rookie of the Year went to Robert Desmarais of Sound Cedar; Recruiter of the Year went to Bob Johnson of Ward – Johnson Masonry and Tile; Volunteer of the Year went to both Lisa Munson of No. 7 Development and Roy Mureno of Blade Chevrolet; Chairperson of the Year went to Kim Piazza of John Piazza Jr. Construction and Remodeling, Inc; Contractor Sponsor of the Year went to both AAA Kartak Glass and Closet and John Piazza Jr.

Construction and Remodeling, Inc; Supplier/Services Sponsor of the Year went to Ben Sousa of Craft Stove of Western WA; Rookie Sponsor of the year went to Generac Power Systems Inc and Corporate Sponsor of the Year went to Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Congratulations and thank you to all who won these awards. We had three scholarship recipients attending and they were able to tell us a little about what their plans are for the future. We did our normal drawings and Frog Construction is the winner of the retention drawing and gets a meal at the next SICBA event in Oak Harbor (click here). The Membership Bonus Drawing for $825 would have gone to Anderson Electric if they had been present. but since they weren’t, the pot goes to $875 in June. Patrick Hayes was the happy winner of the 50/50 drawing and took home $115. We then gave the awards for Project of the Year. Spane Buildings won two Accessory Building Categories and Commercial New Construction; John Piazza Construction and Remodeling Inc won two SFR Categories; BYK Construction won Multi-Family 10 Units and More and the overall Project of the Year Winner was John Piazza Jr. Construction and Remodeling for the home in Stanwood. Our final awards for the evening were for Builder of the Year and Associate of the Year. Those went to Jay Roberts of Cascade Custom Homes & Design and Dee Dee Swartz of Olympus Containers/Triple A Trailers. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!

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COMMITTEE REPORTS Events

Chair: Kim Piazza The SICBA awards was a great success, thank you to everyone who attended and made the night successful. Congratulations to all the awards winners and nominees! Dinner was catered by LaConner Seafood and Prime Rib House, and we had desserts a plenty. Cupcakes by Indulge Bakery and cream cheese tarts made by Kathy Piazza. This 40th Year of SICBA is filled with exciting and educational meetings, so don't be left out, make sure to register, pay and attend! The next meeting is June 18th at Peoples Bank in Oak Harbor. See you there!

Golf Chair: Katey Von Hagel The Golf Committee met on May 16

th to discuss more preparations to ensure the 2019 golf tournament is a success. A

giveaway item was decided on and is being sponsored by Land Title and Escrow. Lianna talked about the new online registration website that has been setup to allow for easy sign-ups. Make sure to register soon, we look forward to seeing everyone at the Whidbey Golf Club on July 12th!

Home Show

Chair: Ben Sousa First meeting to kick off the planning will be June 6

th at 8 am. Everyone is welcome!

The success of each committee is fresh people and fresh ideas. We look forward to seeing lots of new people on the Home show committee this year.

Home Tour

Chair: Curtis Banta The Home Tour Committee has kick started our planning for this year’s Home Tour. Mark your calendars, our grand event will be September 13

th, 14

th, and 15

th. We’ve got homes already signed up, and just a reminder to get yours signed up by the

deadline of June 24th. This year the committee is looking forward to another bombshell year with great attendance and

wonderful, beautiful homes on the tour. Come help with your ideas on the Home Tour Committee, our next meeting is 3:00pm, June 20

th at the SICBA office.

Upcoming Elections Numerous positions are up for election this year in the various cities in both counties. Most are uncontested but there are a few that are.

Those contested races are: Langley – 1 council position Oak Harbor – Mayor and 2 council positions 40th Legislative District Anacortes – 4 council positions Burlington – Mayor Hamilton – Mayor and 3 council positions Mount Vernon – Mayor and 1 council position Sedro Woolley – Mayor and 3 council positions

There are numerous other positions that are up for election and are contested for the different school districts, fire districts, etc. the ones I have listed above are the ones that set policy and are the legislative leaders in the various communities who are being challenged this time around.

There is an election for 40th District Senator as a result of Senator Ranker resigning and Sen Lovelett being appointed. This is per state statute requiring the appointee to run for election during the next official election. That person will finish the current term and will run for election during the next scheduled cycle.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2019 PEER TO PIER CRUISE!! If you didn’t qualify or just didn’t get to go on the cruise last year, we are putting plans together for our cruise this year. If you would like a captive audience for about 3 hours for them to see your wares and hear your name as a sponsor, now is your chance to jump in and sponsor for next year’s event. It is always a lot of fun!!! In order for members to get to go on the cruise, they have to be a new member that joined the association after the 2018 cruise or they have to recruit a new member company to be eligible for a ticket. This is all done through sponsorships and through the SICBA Membership Committee. If you are interested, give Jonathan a call at (360) 757-6916 or email him at jonathan@sicba.org.

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Spikes are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. With 6 credits, 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! THE NAMES IN BOLD HAVE

RECRUITED A NEW SICBA MEMBER IN 2019

Grand Spike (1,000 – 2,599): Kevin Kartak, CAPS – 2,249* Dennis Poppe – 1,568.5* Bob Moe, CAPS – 1,494 Patrick Hayes, CGP – 1022.25*

Statesman Spike (500 – 999): Bob Johnson, CAPS, CGP – 816.5 Shelli Lucus-Kennedy – 772

Super Spike (250 – 499): John Piazza Sr – 485.5 Dottie Piazza – 354.5 Scott Rainwater – 280.5

Royal Spike (150 – 249): +Don Wetsch – 249.5 Scott Yonkman, CAPS – 237 Ron Wallin – 182.5 Ted Clifton, CGB, MCGP – 172.5 Scott Corzine, CGA – 161* Martin Sippy – 166.5*

Red Spike (100 – 149): Kym Kelly – 144.5 +Rick Wibbens – 138.5 Barry Harter – 139 Ashley Richards Jr. – 147.25* +Ed Stanton – 127.5 Martha Rose – 127* Jon Roberts, CGB, CAPS, CGP – 100

Green Spike (50 – 99): Cameron Kartak – 90.5* Keith Swanson – 74.5 Chris Deasy, CAPS, CGP – 71.5 Brian Gentry – 69 +Dennis Taylor – 63.5 Zane Morrison – 72 Gary Wray – 68.5 Josh Baldwin – 60 Ben Burton – 54

Life Spikes (25 – 49): Charles Locke – 38.5 Dennis Boe – 37.5 Paul Woodmansee – 39 Dave Hillman – 34 Jim Spane – 29 Roy Mureno – 25

Blue Spikes (6 – 24): Curtis Banta – 23 Dee Dee Swartz – 21 Tiane White – 19 Ron Wigal – 18.5 Tim Garrison – 18 Dave Johnson – 16 Michelle Grovdahl – 15 Jim Thelen – 14 Joe Woodmansee – 14 Sam Brode – 13.5 Kris Tully – 13 Peggy Schultz – 12.5 Jim Hall – 12.5 Randy Heagle – 12 Dan Wickstrom – 12 Barry Van Sickle – 11 Chad Fisher – 10 Nate Kaplan – 9.5 Troy Lautenbach – 9.5 Hans Grovdahl – 9 Bob Shupe – 9 Ed Perry – 8 John Piazza Jr. – 8 Mike Krause – 7 K. Garl Long – 7 Evan Holzknecht – 6.5 Russell Hester – 6.5 Karen Bills – 6.25* Greg Kreider – 6 Kathy Sanchez – 6 Mike “Oly” Olsen – 6 Brynn Riggins – 6 Shellie Eubanks – 6 Dave Holmly – 6 John Ravnik – 6 Ed Olsen – 6

Spike Candidates with new members in 2019: Katie Pulley – 1 Travis Halterman – 1 Jim Hjelt – 1 John Koenig – 1 Kelly Bailey – 1 Paula Longnecker – 1 Brian VanderYacht – 1 Stan LaBore – 1 Aaron Young – 1 Brent Emory – 1 Ralph Mundell – 1

*Also recruits in other local associations. +Life SICBA member

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Spike Members are the lifeblood of our association. They are the members who are actively recruiting new members and encouraging all members to renew. Spike credits are earned with each new member recruited plus additional credits each year that member renews. Congratulations to our members who have attained a new spike level: Shellie Eubanks, Spike – 6-24 Points Dave Holmly, Spike – 6-24 Spike Points John Ravnik, Spike – 6-24 Spike Points Roy Mureno, Life Spike – 25-49 Points Thank you for your efforts to grow and sustain SICBA’s membership!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT KUEHN OF NO.7

DEVELOPMENTFOR BECOMING SICBA’S LATEST

BIAW CERTIFIED BUILDER!

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO BUSINESS

WITH OTHER SICBA MEMBERS. IF

YOU ARE WORKING WITH SOMEONE

THAT IS NOT A MEMBER, RECRUIT

THEM, THEN YOU GET FREE TICKETS

TO THE MARINERS BALL GAME IN

JUNE AND BOTH OF YOU TOTHE PEER

TO PIER CRUISE IN SEPTEMBER!

THE REWARDS YOU GET FROM

YOUR SICBA MEMBERSHIP ARE

EQUALLY PROPORTIONAL TO

YOUR INVOLVEMENT

IN THE ASSOCIATION.

GET INVOLVED AND GROW YOUR

BUSINESS AND PRESENCE IN

YOUR COMMUNITY

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Ever wonder what Gary Wray looks like under that beard? We did! So, BIAW presented a challenge to Gary - which he has accepted! If we can raise $10,000 for the Washington Affordable Housing Council (WAHC) by the BIAW Summer board meeting on June 19-21, Gary will shave off his beard and we will arrange for him to receive a haircut from one of the 1,300 hair stylist friends he made this session testifying on BIAW’s behalf. Make your pledge today! Contacting BIAW Government Affairs Director Jan Himebaugh at 360-352-7800 ext. 135 or Regulatory and Government Affairs Manager Josie Cummings at 360-352-7800 ext. 163.

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SICBA’s Calendar of Events JUNE 2019

June 11th – SICBA Membership Committee Meeting, 4:30 at the SICBA Office SICBA Board of Directors Meeting, 6:00 PM at the SICBA Office June 13th – SICBA Golf Committee Meeting, 3:00 PM at the SICBA Office June 18th – SICBA After Work Event & ROII Check pick up at Peoples Bank in Oak Harbor (click here) June 19th – 21st – BIAW Board of Directors Meeting in Yakima June 22nd – Mariners Outing July 12th – SICBA Golf Tournament in Oak Harbor. July 16th – SICBA Membership Committee Meeting, 4:30 at the SICBA Office

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN GOLF? THE COMMITTEE IS WORKING HARD ON OUR ANNUAL

GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD JULY 12th. THEY CAN USE YOUR HELP. TO GET INVOLVED

IN THIS FUN COMMITTEE, CALL LIANNA AT THE SICBA OFFICE (360) 488-4079 AND SHE

CAN PUT YOU ON THE LIST TO HELP OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPONSOR THE EVENT, SHE

CAN ARRANGE THAT TOO!