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I am very honored and privileged to serve as this year’s NASCLA President and I look forward to working with all of you very closely. In the fi ve years or more of being a member of NASCLA, I have seen tremendous growth in membership, participation and staff, which is the foundation for a viable successful organization. I think we should be truly grateful for our prosperity in our current economic conditions.

I would like to thank our John Curl, Past President, for his leadership on the continuing path of being a viable organization for both construction regulatory

boards and for consumer guidance and education. John was instrumental in developing a new committee during his term, which is the Education Committee. There are many exciting avenues regarding education that NASCLA can pioneer and develop standards for both pre-education for licensure and continuing education for those already licensed in the construction industry. Please remember that all committee meetings are open for any conference attendees to attend and, at our annual conference, we also seek volunteers to serve on these committees. Our very valuable committees assist the Executive Committee in areas that either needs our attention or for the possibility of new activities or services that we can provide to our members. I would like to task you with reviewing our current committees and determine if you would like to serve on a committee next year to assist in our common goals for our organization and the industry. I would also like to extend my sincerest appreciate to all those that have served or are currently serving on committees. You provide an invaluable service to NASCLA and I truly commend you for all the hard work and dedication.

I would also like to thank our wonderful and dedicated staff that goes over and beyond to assist us in any way at all times. Angie Whitaker is extremely talented in management and organization skills and is very dedicated to NASCLA. Angie has developed management reports that the executive committee receives on a monthly basis which eliminates lengthy reviews of information for our conference calls. Angie has surrounded herself at the offi ce with an array of talented individuals and has completely utilized their abilities and attributes to operate the NASCLA offi ce without an increase in staffi ng. I hope that they know they are truly appreciated for all they do for NASCLA.

The annual meeting held in Charleston, South Carolina this year was truly a success. There were a large amount of attendees networking, socializing and working while we were there and it is great to see the interaction between colleagues and contractors for the betterment of our organization and industry. I would like to thank John Curl for being a gracious host and providing such great

historical information about Charleston while we were there. The staff also did an outstanding job for the smoothest operating conference I have participated in with NASCLA.

I look forward to working with each and every one of you this upcoming year; enhancing our current services and products, and I’m excited about future ideas that will lead us in offering new services to our members, contractors and consumers. I hope everyone has a great holiday season this year and a happy and healthy New Year.

Sincerely,

Keith E. WarrenNASCLA President

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NASCLA 2010 Annual Conference . 2

NASCLA 2010 Innovation In Regulation Award. . 4

NASCLA 2010 Annual Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . 5

NASCLA FY 2010/2011 Offi cers . . 6

NASCLA FY 2010/2011 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . 8

NASCLA FY 2010/2011 Committee Members . . . . . . . . . . 9

NASCLA Committee Meetings & Event Calendar . . . . . . . . . .10

NASCLA Membership . . . . . . 11

John Curl (SC) & Keith Warren (AL), enjoying the last day of the general sessions.

Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. welcoming the attendees to Charleston, and kicking off the conference general sessions. EPA Training Course

attendees and Trainer Robert Attaway.

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NASCLA 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCENASCLA 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The 2010 Annual Conference was truly a remarkable success! More than 100 construction industry representatives traveled to the city of Charleston to attend NASCLA’s 48th Annual Conference hosted at the Mills House Hotel. There was universal agreement

that the NASCLA Program Committee and staff went well beyond the call of duty to facilitate this year’s conference.

The agenda included 12 educational general sessions led by some of the most renowned industry professionals, NASCLA committee meetings, networking events and for the fi rst time an interactive training course on EPA Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP).

Meetings began on the morning of August 22nd for NASCLA Committee members and conference attendees interested in learning more about NASCLA’s committee goals and projects. The meetings ran throughout the entire day on August 22nd, as well as in the afternoon on August 23rd. NASCLA would like to recognize all of the committee members for their ongoing dedication and hard work. You can fi nd a complete list of the FY 2010/2011 Committee Members on page 9 of this newsletter.

The conference general sessions were kicked off on the morning of August 23rd by a public leader who many consider, “one of the most visionary and highly effective governmental leaders in America,” the Charleston Mayor himself, Mr. Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Mayor Riley

was fi rst elected Mayor in December 1975 and is serving an unprecedented ninth term. It was an honor to have Mayor Riley be a part of this year’s conference and proved to be an exceptional way to engage the conference attendees for a week long of sessions.

The NASCLA Program Committee really hit the nail on the head when it came to scheduling this year’s speakers. A few of the highlighted sessions include: Thomas K. Hannah, from the State of Florida who provided an interactive presentation dealing with, The Rights of State Regulators & Investigators, and Robert A. Davidson from Davidson, Golden & Lundy educated the attendees on construction accounting, fi nancial reporting, and discussed Key Benchmarks & Disclosures for Licensing. The conference general sessions also gave the attendees the chance to not only learn a little, but do some walking and site seeing as well. Charleston local, Michael T. Maher from the Charleston Civic Design Center conducted one part of his presentation on foot by leading the attendees on an architectural city tour of downtown Charleston. To get more information on all of the speakers at this years conference please visit the Annual Conference Page on the NASCLA website by visiting www.nascla.org.

New to the conference agenda was the EPA Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) – Preregistered Training Course. NASCLA paired with Contractor Training, LLC to offer this course free of charge to all conference attendees. The course required 6-hours of online training prior to the hands on training that was held on Wednesday, August 25th at the Mills House Hotel. NASCLA would like to once again thank Vernon Stout from Proton

Angie Whitaker, NASCLA Executive Director, with John Curl, NASCLA FY 2009/2010 President, and Keith Warren, NASCLA 2010 Annual Conference Master of Ceremonies.

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Communications, Inc. and Robert Attaway from Contractor Training, LLC.

TRUE SOUTHERN CHARM

No trip to Charleston would be complete without experiencing the history, traditions and southern charm the city boasts. NASCLA provided the conference guests with this opportunity by hosting an off site networking and

dinner event at the Magnolia Plantation on the evening of Tuesday, August 23rd. All of the guests truly seemed to enjoy themselves by exploring the plantation gardens, fi lling up on dinner with a menu that included the south’s fi nest dishes and dancing the night away to music by the Latitude Band.

CLOSING CEREMONIES The conference came to a close on Wednesday afternoon at the Hibernian Hall where NASCLA hosted the 48th Annual Banquet and Installation of Offi cers. During the Banquet, J.R. “Chip” Carden, John Curl, Alfred Tunstill and Keith Warren were inducted as NASCLA Honorary Members. NASCLA’s Honorary Membership program was created to recognize Past Presidents, Board of Directors and those members who have been dedicated to our mission. NASCLA’s 5th Annual Innovation in Regulation Award was announced and presented to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, HVAC Division.

A special thank you was given to Keith Warren, Executive Director of the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board, for serving as the Annual

Conference Master of Ceremonies for the 5th consecutive year. John Curl, Hearing Offi cer for the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission, was also recognized and thanked for his outstanding service and dedication over the past fi scal year as NASCLA President.

A special award of appreciation was given this year to George W. Whalen, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board, for his time of service and dedication to the association. Mr. Whalen’s leadership and wealth of history and knowledge has greatly contributed to the association’s success. Mr. Whalen has served on the NASCLA Board of Directors for 15 years, which exemplifi es his loyalty, compassion and remarkable dedication to NASCLA. During his tenure with the association, George W. Whalen served one of the longest terms on the NASCLA Executive Committee from 2000–2010. He led the association as President during 2003–2004, served as the NASCLA Treasurer and Fiscal Policy and Procedures Committee Chair for the past 2 years, and also served on numerous committees during his time with the association.

The Installation of Offi cers brought the 2010 Annual Conference to its conclusion with inducting Keith Warren as NASCLA’s FY 2010/2011 President and swearing in the new NASCLA Executive Committee. The conference proved to be one to remember for all who attended and we look forward to the 2011 Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia next August!

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The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) presented the 2010 Innovation in Regulation Award to the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Division of HVAC on August 25, 2010, at the association’s 48th Annual Conference Banquet and Installation of Offi cers at the historic Hibernian Hall in Charleston, South Carolina.

Dawn Bellis, General Counsel of the Kentucky Department of

Housing, Buildings and Construction Legal Division, accepted the award on behalf of Acting Director, Timothy R. House. NASCLA created this national award to recognize a NASCLA state member who has showcased innovation, creativity and excellence for the purpose of maintaining fair and balanced regulation of the construction industry.

In 2007, the Kentucky state legislation mandated the establishment of a statewide permitting and inspection program by January 1, 2011. The Division was fi nancially unable to meet this deadline due to its sole source of income being HVAC licensure revenues. In early 2009, Timothy R. House, Acting Director, began investigating alternative revenue sources to provide the funds necessary to meet the Kentucky legislative deadline. Mr. House began dissecting the 2009 International Energy Code, and believed that his division was in a strong position to request federal funding due to the new mandate of Senate Bill 10’s permitting and inspection program. The granting authority agreed, and the Division of HVAC benefi tted with a grant of federal funds to successfully implement Senate Bill 10 by January 1, 2011.

Due to the diligence and innovative efforts put forth by Mr. House, The Kentucky Division of HVAC is about to launch the statewide HVAC permitting and inspection program that is designed to enhance the safety of Kentucky. The consumers can expect to see a reduction in improper and unlicensed system installations, lower utility costs per household and increased customer service from the department. Mr. House’s innovation in procuring implementation funds for Senate Bill 10 will also ensure that Kentucky continues to lead the nation towards the 90% compliance goal of the grant, and distance itself ahead of other states.

For more information on NASCLA and the Innovation in Regulation Award, please visit our website at www.nascla.org or contact the association offi ce at (623) 587-9354.

Dawn Bellis, accepting NASCLA’s 2010 Innovation in Regulation Award on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction Division of HVAC.

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NASCLA 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSNASCLA 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS

THE NASCLA BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND STAFF WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE 2010 CONFERENCE SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS AND

UNWAVERING SUPPORT OF THE ASSOCIATION!

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NASCLA FY 2010/2011 OFFICERSNASCLA FY 2010/2011 OFFICERS

PRESIDENTKeith WarrenAlabama Electrical Contractors Board610 South McDonough StreetMontgomery, Alabama 36104E-mail: keith@warrenandco.com Phone: (334) 269 - 9990Fax: (334) 263 - 6115

1ST VICE PRESIDENTCraig P. SmithOregon Construction Contractors BoardPost Offi ce Box 14140Salem, Oregon 97309E-mail: craig.p.smith@state.or.us Phone: (503) 378 - 4621Fax: (503) 373 - 2007

2ND VICE PRESIDENTSteve PintherIdaho State Contractors BoardPost Offi ce Box 245Ashton, Idaho 83420E-mail: steve@stevepinther.com Phone: (208) 390 - 9950Fax: (208) 652 - 3608

TREASURERGreg CrowArkansas Contractors Licensing Board4100 Richards RoadNorth Little Rock, Arkansas 72117E-mail: gregory.crow@arkansas.gov Phone: (501) 372 - 4661 Fax: (501) 372 - 2247

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SECRETARYJohn M. Sullivan, IIMississippi State Board of Contractors2679 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite CJackson, Mississippi 39216E-mail: jms@msboc.us Phone: (601) 354-6161 Fax: (601) 354-6715

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTJohn CurlSouth Carolina Residential Builders Commission491 West Chevis StreetFlorence, South Carolina 29501E-mail: curlbuilt@aol.comPhone: (803) 896 - 4696Fax: (803) 896 - 4656

2ND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCarolyn LazenbyTennessee Board for Licensing Contractors500 James Robertson ParkwayNashville, Tennessee 37243E-mail: Carolyn.Lazenby@tn.gov Phone: (615) 741 - 8307Fax: (615) 532 - 2868

NASCLA FY 2010/2011 OFFICERSNASCLA FY 2010/2011 OFFICERS

FISCAL YEAR

2010/2011 CONFERENCE

CALL CALENDAR

October 28, 2010 NASCLA Executive Committee & NPI Board of Directors Only

January 27, 2011NASCLA Executive Committee & NASCLA Board of Directors

May 5, 2011 NASCLA Executive Committee & NPI Board of Directors Only

June 30, 2011NASCLA Executive Committee & NASCLA Board of Directors

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Kathy LeCroix, Executive DirectorAlabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning

and Refrigeration Contractors

Michael McDuff, Executive DirectorLouisiana State Licensing Board for

Contractors

Keith Warren, Executive DirectorAlabama Electrical Contractors Board

John M. Sullivan, II., Executive DirectorMississippi State Board of Contractors

J.R. “Chip” Carden, Jr., Executive DirectorAlabama Home Builders

Licensure Board

Tiffany Cox, Contractor Registration Compliance Technician

Montana Department of Labor and Industry Construction Contractor Registration

Joseph C. Rogers, Jr., Executive SecretaryAlabama Licensing Board for

General Contractors

Margi Grein, Executive Offi cerNevada State Contractors Board

Alfred Tunstill, Executive DirectorAlabama Plumbers & Gas Fitters

Examining Board

Robert “Robbie” Brooks, Jr.Executive Director

North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors

Greg Crow, AdministratorArkansas Contractors Licensing Board

Dale Dawson, Executive DirectorNorth Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler

Contractors

Stephen P. Sands, RegistrarCalifornia Contractors State

License Board

Nancy Routh, Associate Secretary/Treasurer

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors

Clifford Cooks, Program ManagerDistrict of Columbia, Department of

Consumer & Regulatory Affairs

Nathan Powell, AdministratorOklahoma Construction Industries Board

Thomas Morrison, Executive DirectorGuam Contractors License Board

Craig P. Smith, AdministratorOregon Construction Contractors Board

Verna Oda, Executive Offi cerHawaii Contractors License Board

George Whalen, Executive DirectorRhode Island Contractors’

Registration and Licensing Board

Steve Pinther, Board MemberIdaho State Contractors Board

John Curl, Hearing Offi cerSouth Carolina Residential Builders

Commission

Dawn Bellis, General CounselKentucky Department of Housing,

Buildings and Construction

Carolyn Lazenby, Executive DirectorTennessee Board for Licensing

Contractors

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NASCLA FY 2010/2011 COMMITTEE MEMBERSNASCLA FY 2010/2011 COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ACCREDITED EXAMINATION PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Heidi Lincer-Hill (CA), ChairGreg Crow (AR)

Wilma Himel (AZ)Kathy LeCroix (AL)

Joe Rogers (AL)Doug Traylor (LA)

George Whalen (RI)

ACCREDITED EXAMINATION PROGRAM SUBMARKETING COMMITTEE

Joe Rogers (AL), ChairMichael Anderson (SC)

Greg Crow (AR)Heidi Lincer-Hill (CA)

Nancy Routh (NC)John Sullivan (MS)Vic Weston (LA)

George Whalen (RI)

EDUCATION COMMITTEE

John Curl (SC), ChairDawn Bellis (KY)Stan Bowen (SC)

Cynthia A. Carter (OK)Kathy LeCroix (AL)Alfred Nyman (FL)Steve Pinther (ID)

Craig P. Smith (OR)Vernon Stout (UT)

Stephen Thompson (TX)George Whalen (RI)

FISCAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

Greg Crow (AR), Chair (FY 11/12)Robbie Brooks (NC) (FY 11/12)

John Curl (SC) Carolyn Lazenby (TN)

Steve Pinther (ID)Steve Sands (CA) (FY 10/11)

Craig P. Smith (OR)John Sullivan (MS)Keith Warren (AL)

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Nancy Routh (NC), ChairMichael Anderson (SC)

Margi Grein (NV)Kathy LeCroix (AL)

Patty Riggs (TX)Craig Smith (OR)

George Whalen (RI)Derrick Williams (SC)

MODEL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE

Kathy LeCroix (AL), ChairJamie Durham (AL), Co-Chair

Dawn Bellis (KY)Hendon Coody (AL)

Greg Crow (AR)Jessica Fotinos (AZ)

Roger Hales (ID)Ellen Leonard (AL)

George Whalen (RI)

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

John Curl (SC), ChairRobbie Brooks (NC)

Greg Crow (AR)Margi Grein (NV)

Carolyn Lazenby (TN) Kathy LeCroix (AL)

Mark Selph (NC)George Whalen (RI)

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Craig Smith (OR), ChairChip Carden (AL)

John Curl (SC)Carolyn Lazenby (TN)

Kathy LeCroix (AL)Michael McDuff (LA)

Steve Pinther (ID)Keith Warren (AL)

PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE

George Whalen (RI), ChairRobbie Brooks (NC)

Greg Crow (AR)Dr. Jim Clark (NC)Dale Dawson (NC)Steve Pinther (ID)

Joe Rogers (AL)Craig Smith (OR)

RESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE

Steve Pinther (ID), ChairStan Bowen (SC)Chip Carden (AL)Dale Dawson (NC)

Charles Hickey (GA)Alfred Nyman (FL)

Vicki Pickering (AR)Craig P. Smith (OR)

Stephen Thompson (TX)George Whalen (RI)

Derrick Williams (SC)

May 2011 NASCLA 2011 Budgeting MeetingPhoenix, ArizonaNASCLA’s Executive Committee and Fiscal Policies and Procedures Committee will meet to review the interim fi nancials and prepare the NASCLA and NPI forecasted budgets for fi scal year 2011/2012.

August 23 - 26, 2011NASCLA 49th Annual ConferenceWestin Savannah HotelSavannah, Georgia NASCLA’s Annual Conference is a great opportunity for NASCLA members to come together to discuss current issues relevant to the regulation of contractors. The Conference also provides a forum for participants to interact and exchange information on current issues in the industry.

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NASCLA & NASCLA PUBLICATIONS, INC. (NPI) STRATEGIC PLANNING MEETING

The NASCLA Executive Committee worked diligently this year to complete the NASCLA Publications, Inc. (NPI) Strategic Plan for 2010, 2011 and 2012. The committee members travel from Las Vegas to Phoenix to Charleston to complete the Strategic Planning Training with our facilitator Michael Barrett with Resonance, LLC.

Mr. Barrett is an excellent facilitator with a wealth of knowledge in the strategic planning arena, he has work with numerous non-profi t and regulatory organizations. Mr. Barrett help the committee stay on track to get the new strategic plan completed which has laid a solid foundation and 3 year plan for NASCLA Publications, Inc.

NASCLA will be working with Mr. Barrett once again to develop a new 3 year strategic plan for the association. The fi rst NASCLA Strategic Planning Meeting will be held at the NASCLA 2011 Mid Year Meeting with the NASCLA Board of Directors on Wednesday, March 16th in Seattle, Washington.

NASCLA COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENT CALENDAR NASCLA COMMITTEE MEETINGS & EVENT CALENDAR

Calendar of EventsCalendar of Events

December 9 - 10, 2010 NASCLA Strategic Planning MeetingMillennium Knickerbocker HotelChicago, IllinoisThe Annual Strategic Planning Meeting is a two-day meeting designed to work on both NASCLA and NASCLA Publications, Inc. (NPI) 3 Year Strategic Plan/Vision and develop long term projects and goals.

March 16 - 18, 2011NASCLA 2011 Mid Year Meeting W Seattle Hotel Seattle, WashingtonThe Mid Year Meeting is designed as a planning and project oriented session for NASCLA’s Board of Directors, Committee Members and State Members.

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MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF STATES THAT HAVE ENACTED LAWS REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF CONTRACTING. NASCLA IS DEDICATED TO THE MUTUAL

ASSISTANCE OF ITS MEMBER STATES IN STRIVING FOR THE BETTER REGULATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF

THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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GET TO KNOW THE GET TO KNOW THE NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS FY 2009/2010FY 2009/2010

AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS

Dawn Johnson

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS

KaiZen Oregon Home Builders Association Philip Barlow

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS

Alliance Energy Solutions Proton Communications

CONTRACTOR MEMBERSHIPS

All American Electrical Construction Art Cuevas Construction Covenant Steel Cynthia A. Carter, MBO Family Four Construction, Inc Home Depot USA, Inc Luca C Enterprises, Inc National Contracting Group PWI Construction, Inc

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