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Home Building News
AUGUST 2011
The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa,
Founded with Integrity, 1942
The Great
Outdoors!
Outdoor living trends
gOLF tOURNAMENT Update
BuildPAC Tournament
August 24 at The Patriot
Entry details inside!
HBA Tournament
Photos and Results
Your Home.
Our Profession.
2011
Executive
Committee
President
Rob Miles,
Milestone Homes, Inc.
President’s Report
By HBA President Rob Miles
Is it hot enough for you?
I’m not just talking about the weeks of triple digit heat. In 2011 the heat is on
in the building industry - the ever-changing landscape of the housing market
has had to combat credit tightening, government debate about ending policies
that promote homeownership, and the list goes on. It is definitely a busy -- and
historic -- time in the home building industry, and the issues surrounding the
business continue to get hotter and hotter.
One way to beat the heat is to dive into your membership here at the HBA. The
Association is here to help its members navigate through the challenges that we
are facing everyday. We are continually working at all levels of government
to keep pro-housing issues at the top of the priority list, and working to combat
those regulations that threaten to negatively impact the industry.
In addition, in Tulsa we are actively promoting the importance of selecting an
HBA member for building, remodeling or any home improvement project. This
will help to ensure people are making the best decision to protect their largest
investment, their homes. Hopefully, by now you have seen the latest HBA
advertising campaign on TV or in the Tulsa World. Even more importantly,
hopefully your customers have seen it, too.
Bringing the home building and affiliated industries together into one dynamic
organization to help the industry as a whole is one of the founding principles of the
HBA. Did you know that Tulsa was one of the first Home Builders Associations
in the country? I can’t help but wonder if back in 1942, any of the members could
have anticipated the extent that they would shape the future of Green Country, or
the significance the industry would have on the economy, jobs and the evolution
of the countryside here in Tulsa. Yet, thanks to their groundwork, and in part to
the influence they weaved through this organization, here we are nearly 70 years
later in this wonderful place to call home.
I mentioned this topic in my report a couple months ago, but if you have knowledge
or simply an interest in the HBAs history, particularly the last 30 years, we would
appreciate your involvement on a special committee being formed to help us
celebrate our upcoming anniversary. Please send a note to vheritage@tulsahba.
com to volunteer, and we contact you regarding future meetings. I look forward
to hearing from you.
Thanks for your continued dedication, even through these hot months, to the
industry and the HBA. To cool off and learn more about what the organization is
doing for you, sit back, perhaps enjoy a frosty beverage, and take a dip into this
issue of Home Building News. It also doubles as a great fan.
I’m no meteorologist, but I predict that the hot weather and the hot building
issues are here to stay for a bit longer, at least for the next couple months. But
hopefully, some of the sizzle will translate into new home construction and
we start to see some increased activity. June was a stable but slower month
than usual, however, overall, Tulsa is still ahead of most parts of the rest of the
country, and I still consider myself lucky to be in this market.
Vice President/Treasurer
Bill Butts,
Pinnacle Properties
Vice President/Secretary
Jeffrey Smith,
CedarRock Homes, LLC
Past President
Gary Soderstrom,
Gem Properties, Inc.
Membership Chair
Mark Priess,
CFR, Insurance
Builders Council President
Brent Green,
Green Homes
Associates Council President
Mark Priess,
CFR, Insurance
Green Building Council President
John Madden,
Quadesign & Company, Inc.
Developers Council President
John Davis
Schermerhorn Development
Remodelers Council President
Chad Potter,
Drywall Repair Specialist
Executive Vice President/CEO
Paul Kane
HBA Headquarters
11545 E. 43rd St.
Tulsa, OK 74146
(918) 663-5820
Fax: (918) 628-0493
www.TulsaHBA.com
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Table of
Contents
6-7 SNAPSHOTS
8
NEW MEMBERS
9
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
10
EDITORIAL
Kane’s Corner
12
REMODELING ROUNDUP
14-15 HBA GOLF TOURNAMENT RECAP
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INDUSTRY
Housing starts
OUTDOOR LIVING TRENDS
MEMBER NEWS
MEMBERSHIP LISTING UPDATES
BENEFIT OF THE MONTH
UPCOMING EVENTS
SIMMONS’ UNCENSORED HOME
Quality Craftsmen Since 1897
25 REMODELED TULSA TOUR
COMMUNITY
26 BACK TO SCHOOL
STATE
27OKLAHOMA GREEN BUILDING SUMMIT
4
28
SPIKE REPORT
29
MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
TOTAL RESOURCE CAMPAIGN
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AUGUST 2011
• Design / Manufacture
• Installation
• Service
Frederick Sommers & Western Signs
415 3rd St
Tulsa, OK 74120
918-587-2300
www.fredericksigns.com
Snapshots: Fabulous food, friends, fun and philanthropy - there was plenty of all four at the second Home Builders GreenBlitz Kick-Off Bash
chefs, all made in the Metro show kitchens. In addition, a silent auction and wine pull provided a chance for attendees to walk awa
via the next Home Builders GreenBlitz project. Thank you to the gracious staff of Metro Appliances & More as well as all of the c
STAR Homes Program. The HBA is tentatively planning its next Habitat for Humanity project for 2012. If you are interested in b
Bas
May 26,
Metro Appliances & M
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Featuring cuis
local chefs f
AUGUST 2011
GreenBlitz Kick-Off Bash May 26, 2011
Kick Off
on May 26. Members gathered for a private reception hosted by Metro Appliances & More to enjoy a sampling of cuisine from area
ay with a variety of exciting items, including a Yorkie-poo puppy (pictured below), all to raise money for Tulsa Habitat for Humanity
chefs for coordinating a memorable event. The event was sponsored by Metro Appliances & More, ProBuild and the PSO ENERGY
being part of the planning committee, contact the HBA office at 918-663-5820, or e-mail [email protected].
sh!
, 6-9 p.m.
More Showroom • Tulsa
sine by
Bodean
from: Hey Mambo
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May New Members
welcome to the HBA!
More choices
to fit your lifestyle
BUILDER
McClellan Homes, Inc.
Jerry McClellan
PO Box 127
Jenks OK 74037
(918) 296-3432
Cell: (918) 637-3880
Fax: (918) 296-3432
[email protected]
Sponsor: Mark Priess
Shepard Properties, LLC
Brian Shepard
PO Box 701795
Tulsa OK 74170
(918) 747-6391
Cell: (918) 231-7607
Fax: (918) 747-6391
[email protected]
Sponsor: Mark Priess
From Starter HomeS to
cuStom built luxury HomeS
Vantage Point Resources
Nick Burn
3611 S. Utica Ave.
Tulsa OK 74105
(918) 742-3232
Cell: (918) 527-9274
Fax: (918) 398-5226
[email protected]
Sponsor: Mark Priess
PLUS: $5000 Developer Rebate Parade Special
We have earned the reputation of a builder who cares
about our customers. This is reflected in the large number of referrals we receive every year and the significant number of past customers who purchased their
second or third homes with us. With a wide array of
floor plans ranging from 1300 sq. ft. to over 4,000 sq.
ft. and an equally wide range of prices, our homes
appeal to the first time buyer, move up or move down
buyer.
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4216 E. 82nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74137
(918) 639-2948
Cell: (918) 639-2948
Fax: (918) 459-8647
[email protected]
Sponsor: Lora Phillips
All New Members are
invited to join us for
a special President’s
Reception at 11:15 a.m.
at the HBA on Tuesday,
August 9 in advance
of the August General
Membership Meeting.
Mark your calendar
and RSVP to npauly@
tulsahba.com!
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Craig 918-282-5677
Homes Starting in the $130’s
Gerald 918-693-4003
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Homes Starting in the $160’s
Russ 918-549-5900
Homes Starting in the $190’s
918-743-4584
Homes Starting in the $250’s
Kyla 918-408-1071
Resort Property at Grand Lake
Gerald 918-693-4003
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Your Story Here!
If your business has news that you would like featured in Home
Building News, please submit the information to Valerie Heritage at
[email protected]. Also, don’t forget to share your Pay It Forward
experiences as part of the HBAs unique initiative to give back to the
community.Note: The deadline to submit information is the 5th of the
month prior to publication.
HOME BUILDING NEWS AUGUST 2011
Calendar of Events
August
2 5 p.m.
4 5 p.m.
5
8 3 p.m.
9 10:30 a.m.
9 11:15 a.m.
9 11:30 a.m.
9 1 p.m.
10 11:30 a.m.
16 11:30 a.m.
17 11:30 a.m.
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24 8 a.m.
24 TBD
Associates Council
Remodelers Council
Harvest of Homes deadline
Executive Committee
Board of Directors
President’s Reception
General Membership Meeting,
Special Guest: Rep. John Sullivan
Developers Council
Owasso Chapter,
Bailey Medical Center
Builders Council
Southwest Chapter,
Freddie’s Steakhouse
Grand Lake Chapter,
Shangri-La
BuildPAC Golf Tournament,
The Patriot at Stone Canyon
Green Building Council
Upcoming Events
October 7-9 and 14-16: Harvest of Homes
September
5 Labor Day, HBA Office Closed
6
5 p.m. Associates Council
8
5 p.m. Remodelers Council
12 3:00 p.m. Executive Committee
13 3:30 p.m. Developers Council
13 5 p.m. Board of Directors
13 5:45 p.m. President’s Reception
13 6 p.m. General Membership Meeting
14 7 a.m. HBA Total Resource Campaign,
Open sales begin
14 11:30 a.m. Owasso Chapter,
Bailey Medical Center
15 6:30 p.m. Remodeled Tulsa Tour Patron Party,
Tulsa Historical Society
16 8 a.m. Owasso Golf Tournament,
Cherokee Hills Golf Club
17 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Remodeled Tulsa Tour
18 Noon - 5 p.m. Remodeled Tulsa Tour
28 11:30 a.m. Green Building Council
October 26: Total Resource Campaign deadline
All events are at the HBA headquarters, 11545 E. 43rd St., unless noted otherwise.
AUGUST 2011
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Kane’s Corner
By Paul Kane , Executive Vice President/CEO
There has been almost no time in memorable history when the impact of government on the
building industry has been more prevalent. At the federal level we have the banking regulators,
who are relentlessly cracking down on banks. Even here in the Tulsa area, where property values
have remained relatively stable and housing demand is still alive, the federal banking regulators
are tying the hands of our local banks and their ability to loan money for new construction.
HBA Management Team
Paul Kane
Executive Vice President/CEO
[email protected]
Bonnie Polak
Assistant Executive VP,
Special Events Director
[email protected]
Valerie Heritage
Public Relations Director
[email protected]
Nikki Pauly
Director of Membership
[email protected]
Marlena Turley
Executive Assistant/Receptionist
[email protected]
Pam Fanning
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Then there’s the EPA. Everyone knows (or should know) about the lead-based paint rules which
affect work done on homes built before 1978. What you may not know is that the EPA is already
changing those rules, and you are expected to know what those rules are. NAHB has filed a
lawsuit against the EPA over many of these issues.
The EPA doesn’t stop there. There are new guidelines and regulations on storm water management.
These regulations affect not only the quality of the water coming off any particular property,
but the quantity of it as well. Under these regulations, any water running off property during the
course of development must actually be cleaner than the waters naturally running through our
creeks and rivers.
And of course there’s the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). We have
heard that OSHA is planning an enforcement blitz in the State of Oklahoma soon. By the
time this article goes to press, the blitz may have already occurred. The new fall protection
guidelines are strict and likely to catch many off guard. NAHB has requested OSHA to delay
enforcement of the fall protection guidelines and have met with some level of success. There is
also an effort by several HBAs to bring about reformation of how OSHA works with companies;
allowing OSHA to take a more consultative (rather than punitive) role. This effort is believed
to get national attention at the NAHB Fall Board Meeting in September.
The Oklahoma State HBA (OSHBA) is also facing government issues. The City of Coweta
has adopted a building code which mandates fire sprinklers in all new residential construction,
regardless of home size. The OSHBA has expressed concerns with the legalities of how this
new code came about and is considering legal action. Fortunately, the new adopted statewide
building code does not mandate fire sprinklers throughout the state. This is purely an issue in
one municipality. But it could easily blossom into a much broader issue.
Locally, we are turning our attention to the upcoming City Council elections in Tulsa. Perhaps
for the last time, we will have an opportunity to vote on all nine council seats in one election.
After this year, there will be elections every year for three different seats. This promises to be
a very interesting year in city council elections. Some councilors have decided not to run again
(Christiansen, Westcott and Eagleton); others are running, but with an opponent (Turner, Henderson, Trail, Barnes and Mautino);
and one is running again, unopposed (Bynum).
What do all of these issues have in common? They involve governmental matters which impact the residential construction
industry. They also all involve matters which require money by the HBA. Whether it’s supporting a business-friendly candidate
or financing a lawsuit against a governmental entity which has over-stepped its boundaries, these things cannot happen without
money.
To state it quite plainly and directly: We need your help. Even though housing starts are down, the need to stay in the game
with government entities and politicians has not slowed down. As I have heard it said many times, “If you’re not at the table,
then you’re on the menu!” And it costs money to stay at the table. Candidly, our local BuildPAC account is not as well funded
as we wish it was. Please make a donation to BuildPAC. Naturally, we in Tulsa are concerned about our local political action
committee. But as you can see from this article, the needs exist at all levels (local, state and national). Giving is quite simple.
The only trick is that we can’t accept corporate funds. We will accept personal funds or funds from a LLC. Just make your check
out to “BuildPAC”. Please send us your check today.
For those of you who enjoy legal disclaimer language, I am required to include the following language in this solicitation for funds:
Contributions to BUILD-PAC are completely voluntary. You may choose not to contribute without reprisal. Contributions to
BUILD-PAC will be used for political purposes and are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Federal law requires
BUILD-PAC to report the name, mailing address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions
aggregate in excess of $200.00 per calendar year.
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JUNE 2011
Remodeling
Roundup:
The latest on lead paint
By Chad Potter , Remodelers Council President
We haven’t covered much on the new lead paint rule this year,
and I am happy to report that the latest news is positive. The
Environmental Protection Agency has recently rejected a proposal
to add third-party clearance testing to the Lead: Renovation,
Repair and Painting Rule (RRP).
At NAHB’s request, this regulation was selected for review by
the EPA under the Presidential Executive Order for Regulatory
Review (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, 76 FR
3821 issued on Jan. 21) concerning the impact of federal rules
on small businesses and job creation. NAHBs request voiced the
concerns of the remodeling industry about the extreme costs of the
proposed clearance testing.
The third-party clearance proposal would have required contractors
to hire EPA-accredited dust samplers to collect several samples
after a renovation and send them to an EPA-accredited lab for lead
testing. Because of the cost of this as well as the waiting period for
test results and the limited number of accredited labs nationwide,
there was a great deal of concern about homeowners’ willingness
to undergo the process.
As a result of this latest development, homeowners will now be
spared the added expense of lead testing, helping to keep remodeling
more affordable. Further, homeowners will not sacrifice safety.
Homeowners can simply hire an EPA-certified renovator to keep
them safe from lead dust hazards during renovation. Under the
lead paint rule, contractors are required to wipe down the project
area after completing remodeling or renovation work and match
the result to an EPA-approved card to determine whether lead
paint dust is still present – a process that the EPA says is “effective
at reducing dust lead levels below the dust-lead hazard standard.”
The lead rule applies to homes built before 1978 and requires
renovator training and certification, following lead-safe work
practices, containing and cleaning dust, and record keeping.
In spite of this step forward, several problems with the rule still
remain. The EPA has yet to recognize an efficient, low-cost lead
test kit that meets the requirements of the regulation. And last year
the agency removed a key consumer choice measure – the optout provision – which allowed homeowners with no children or
pregnant women in residence to waive the rule’s requirement. In
this down economy, consumers are still balking at the extra costs
of the rule and often choose to reduce the amount of work done on
their homes, hire uncertified contractors, or endanger themselves
by attempting the work themselves.
Thanks again to the Remodelers Council Presenting Annual
Sponsor, the Womble Company. Please join us for the next
Remodelers Council meeting, sponsored by the Tulsa Area
Screen Company, on Thursday, August 4, at 5 p.m. at the HBA.
In addition, tickets are now available for the upcoming Remodeled
Tulsa Tour Patron Party, scheduled for Thursday, September 15 at
the Tulsa Historical Society. The ticket cost is $40, which includes
drinks, hors d’oeuvres and admission to the Remodeled Tulsa Tour
event. The party will also include a wine pull and a silent and live
auctions with proceeds benefitting the Tulsa Day Center for the
Homeless. I hope to see everyone there to support this great cause
and the area’s premier showcase of newly remodeled homes!
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Heating
&
Air Conditioning, Inc.
9881 Hectorville Road
P.O. Box 83
Glenpool, OK 74033
E-mail: [email protected]
Don Lightner, Owner
(918) 322-9548
(918) 224-6548
Fax (918) 322-9553
Builders and Birdies:
Competition heats up at annual HBA Golf Tournament
Members played it cool to survive
the heat at this year’s HBA golf
tournament, held at Forest Ridge in
June. The only thing hotter than the
scores at this year’s event was the
temperature - the mercury topped 100
and there was not a cloud in the sky.
Two flights of golfers hit the links
for the chance to win cash prizes,
as well as a brand new Porsche!
Unfortunately, there were no holes in
one this year - but we’ll see everyone
back next year for another shot!
Congratulations to the winning
teams, who each took home some cold
hard cash after a hot, hot day!
Afternoon Flight:
First Place: Chester Ullrich,
Brandon Ullrich, David Hurt,
Rande Humphries
Second Place:Chris Lancaster,
Ben Elmore, Derrick Davis,
Jamie Beeler
Third Place: Greg Gilleland, Jeff
Nickel, Bill Hobbs,
Jared Lemons
Closest to the pin winners: Randy
Hurst, Lee Miller, Jamie Beeler,
Ryan Spencer
Special thanks to all of the players,
as well to Tournament Chairman
Roger Cooper, for making this year’s
event possible. In addition, Roger and
the HBA would like to recognize all
of the sponsors (see box on opposite
page), and thank the many volunteers
that helped to staff the tournament
holes and make the event a success:
Jimmy Holmes, Francine Bandy,
John Brawley, Tricia Stafford, Rob
Miles and Bryan Casey.
Morning Flight:
First Place: John West, Bruce
Humphrey, Ron Spencer, and
Ryan Spencer
Second Place: Carter Marsh, Jeff
Falling, Greg Majors, Kyle
Phillips
Third Place: Rick Shoemaker,
John Kiska, Steve Zieg, James
Savage
Closest to the pin winners: Jesse
Powell, Bryan Casey, Don
Conwell, Tim Langley
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Sponsors
Thank you to the following
companies for their generous
support of the 2011 HBA Golf
Tournament.
Course Sponsor
Golf Ball Sponsor
Jackie Cooper Imports & Nissan
Caps Sponsor
Robson Companies/Forest Ridge
Lunch & Dinner Sponsor
Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Beverage Cart Sponsors
Frisco Title
Tulsa Overhead Door
Giveaway Bag Sponsor
Tulsa Abstract & Title Company
Closest to Pin &
Hole-in-One Sponsors
Level 1 ($30,000) Sponsor
Jackie Cooper Imports & Nissan
Level 2 ($10,000) Sponsor
Spectrum Paint Company
Level 3 ($5,000) Sponsor
The Womble Company
Turner Roofing & Sheet Metal
Hole Sponsors
AEP/PSO
Brian D. Wiggs Homes
Cherokee Building Materials
Chinowth & Cohen
Commerce Bank
Drywall Repair Specialists
Elite Electric
Extreme Electric
Hill & Company Heating & Air
Sherwin Williams
Driving Range Sponsors
Citizens Security Bank & Trust
Rosburg & Associates
AUGUST 2011
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JULY 2011
Industry Update
Triple digit temps and triple digit starts in June
Like recent temperatures, the housing market was
stagnant in June, with 129 new home starts reported for the
month in metro Tulsa, according to permit-tracking service
New Orders Weekly. The total is a 24 percent decrease over
starts reported in June 2010, and . It is a 12 percent decrease
from the 147 starts in May of this year.
Activity in the Tulsa housing market continues to outpace
most of the country. Housing starts from January through
June totaled 865, 31 percent less than starts during the same
period in 2010.
The pace of new residential construction has slowed,
but the latest member feedback from the annual Parade of
Homes event conveys that there is still strong demand for
new homes locally and that motivated and qualified buyers
are in the market. The new home showcase event, held in
June, was well-attended with considerable interest from
buyers in homes at a variety of price levels, and more than
20 homes reported sold through the event. Over 60 percent
of builders rated the quality of leads as excellent or good.
Broken Arrow recorded 23 starts in June, bringing the
city’s total number of starts for the year to 142, the highest in
the metro area. Tulsa has 154 starts for year, with 19 permits
issued this month. Owasso also had 19 starts in June, and 106
year-to-date.
Local housing start figures reflect permit information
for the entire Tulsa metro area, which includes Bartlesville,
Bixby, Broken Arrow, Catoosa, Collinsville, Claremore,
Coweta, Glenpool, Jenks, Kiefer, Muskogee, Owasso, Sand
Springs, Sapulpa, Skiatook, Tulsa, Verdigris, and Wagoner
along with Tulsa, Rogers and Wagoner Counties.
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Make Yourself at Home – Outdoors!
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In 2011, Tulsans have
braved record snow, and
record
heat...and
even
with all of the extremes,
people want to be outside.
This is consistent with the
continuing trend of outdoor
living. As people try to
re-connect with nature,
many new and remodeled
homes are blurring the lines
between indoor and outdoor
spaces — and bringing the
indoors outside.
portable or built-in, and are
often made with materials
such as copper, iron or
stone. Some feature colored,
decorative glass pieces laid
out in designs that reflect the
flames.
Water
features.
Whether it is a fountain,
koi pond or salt-water pool,
water is the perfect addition
to create a relaxing retreat in
an outdoor space. Flowing
water transforms the space
Here are a few of the
latest outdoor living trends
in building and remodeling
to enhance a home’s outdoor
spaces:
Fire elements. These
can take the form of
fireplaces or fire pits, or be
as simple as a free-standing
clay chimenea. Woodburning elements are the
most common, but they can
also be outfitted to burn gas
or a gel. Each has its own
advantages or disadvantages
with cost, maintenance, and
other considerations such as
smell or the crackling sound
commonly associated with
wood fires. Fire pits can be
with sound, creating a
calming environment. It is
also a great a focal point and
diversifies the landscape.
Beds. Forget about
hammocks or folding lawn
chairs! Today, it’s all about
ultimate comfort. Outdoor
beds have been seen on the
pool decks of chic hotels
in hip cities like Miami
and Los Angeles for years.
Designed for lounging or
even napping, they come in
a variety of sizes, generally
have a futon-style mattress,
and some have adjustable
backrests. They are covered
in weatherproof fabric, and
matching your color scheme
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AUGUST 2011
is easy with coordinating
throw pillows.
Showers. Formerly seen
just at beach houses and used
strictly for removing sand,
outdoor showers are now
found in multi-million dollar
Manhattan
penthouses,
apartment rooftops and
suburban
neighborhoods
for everyday use. They
incorporate natural elements
such as stone, bamboo and
plants, and are strategically
designed to provide privacy,
yet allow the user to enjoy
the view and the feeling of
showering in nature.
Outdoor kitchens. The
list of trends has moved
from bedroom features to
bathroom features, so it is
only logical that it would end
up in the kitchen. Outdoor
kitchens are rivaling interior
kitchens in their own right
- with high-end grills,
refrigerators, sinks and
plenty of space for dining.
Everything you need to
prepare, serve and enjoy the
meal is close at hand.
Having inviting outdoor
living spaces will help when
it’s time to sell, too. In the
National Association of
Home Builders’ Consumer
Preferences Surveys for
both 2004 and 2007, more
than
three-quarters
of
respondents said having a
patio, front porch or deck on
their home was “desirable”
or “essential.” And in
2007, 62 percent wanted an
outdoor fireplace or fire pit, a
category that wasn’t even an
option in the 2004 survey.
So gather your friends
around the fire pit, take an
afternoon siesta on your
outdoor bed, and enjoy both
preparing and eating dinner
outside, to embrace the great
outdoors without having to
leave your yard!
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Attention Members!
update your Company listing ONLINE
Make sure prospective customers can find you! Membership
information can now be updated immediately at TulsaHBA.
com. If you haven’t visited the new web site yet, you will find a
variety of new tools and information, including the HBA online
directory, which is under the section Find a Professional.
To access your member information, go to the TulsaHBA.com
and log in at the top of the screen (if you have not registered,
login information is the first letter of your first name, and your
last name - i.e., jsmith - and the default password is: fusion.)
Once you are signed in, you can click on “Update Membership
Information” in the Members Only section of the web site to
view your current contact information.
In addition to company contact info, if you wish to have a
FREE link to your company web site, you can enter the web
site information in your profile, and the link will be active as
soon as you submit your changes/updates. Associate members can also include their name in up to four different product and
service categories. If you would like to be added or removed from a category, just send a request to the HBA office.
The information that you see online will also be used to compile the 2012 HBA Membership Directory, so be sure to access
and update your membership record by the end of September to ensure that all of the information is correct. Printed notices
will be mailed to all members in September regarding directory deadlines for company listings and ads.
The 2012 HBA Membership Directory will be available in February 2012, but why wait? More and more consumers are
doing their research online today, so make sure that your member record is accurate. Questions? Contact Nikki Pauly, HBA
Membership Director at [email protected] or call the HBA office at 918-663-5820.
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Join us for the august general membership meeting!
Tuesday, August 9, at 11:30 am
HBA Headquarters: 11545 E. 43rd St.
Members: $10 with RSVP by August 5, or $15 at the door Non-Members: $20
Lunch included.
Lunch with US Rep. John Sullivan
Don’t miss this chance to hear comments from US Congressman John Sullivan
regarding banking regulations, and the latest news from the Capitol on the
EPA and other regulatory bodies and their potential role in the recovery of the
housing industry. He will also discuss any prospects of help for the building
industry.
In addition, the Association will be celebrating the start of a new school year
with a “Back to School” theme. We will be collecting school supplies for our
partner school, Disney Elementary in Tulsa. The HBA will also be making a
$1665 donation to the school to help kick off the new year.
2011 Presenting Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
BancFirst
Arvest Bank
Hughes Lumber
Make the Most of your membership!
Benefit of the Month
Political Advocacy
The HBA is working for you at all levels of government.
Nationally, the NAHB staff works with Capitol Hill leaders to educate federal legislators and regulators on the
importance of home building and remodeling to the nation’s economic well-being. NAHB has the strength in
numbers to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives – saving Remodeler and Builder
members time and money. Through the grassroots strength of its 160,000 members, the Association is able to
defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill.
The NAHBs Political Action Committee, BUILD-PAC, the organization is able to help lay the groundwork to
benefit the industry for generations to come. As a result of member commitment during the 2009-2010 election
cycle, BUILD-PAC was able to support over 350 pro-housing candidates for Congress. The 2011-2012 cycle
is proving to be an even more competitive one and NAHB is working aggressively to raise the necessary funds
to keep pro-housing candidates in Congress. Housing is neither a Democratic nor a Republican issue. It is an
American issue. By supporting housing-friendly candidates on both sides of the aisle, BUILD-PAC will continue
to open doors on Capitol Hill and will remain one of the most powerful political action committees in Washington,
D.C..
On the state and local levels, in Oklahoma and in the greater Tulsa area. Local BuildPAC funding helps to support
candidates that are friends of the building community, ensuring that the industry is well-represented through our
elected officials, and that local legislation supports the interests of the building industry.
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Member News
Simmons’ Uncensored Home Showcases Energy Efficiency
That Saves Homeowners Thousands Per Year On Utility Costs
Simmons Homes has introduced an innovative new
project that showcases the latest technology in the company’s
new homes. The Uncensored Home is a home that exposes
everything that is normally hidden behind flooring, drywall
and other final materials in a home. The purpose is to show
Tulsa-area residents the difference between regular homes
and one that is truly energy efficient and very affordable.
Future
The
of
Residential Construction
is Green.
Green building is more than just a checklist. It’s the use
of quality building practices that promote sustainability
to make a home healthier and more efficient.
The Certified Green Professional (CGP)™, an exclusive
designation offered by the National Association of Home
Builders, is designed to teach building industry professionals
strategies for incorporating green building principles into
homes using cost-effective and affordable options.
National Association of Home Builders
For information visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo or call The NAHB
University of Housing Professional Designation Help Line at 800368-5242 x8154 or the HBA of Greater Tulsa at 918-663-5820.
AR79964
Reach Higher. Work Smarter.
Today’s technology has enabled Simmons Homes
to continue its path of innovation and to provide Tulsa
homeowners with energy efficiency that will save them
thousands per year. This home has achieved a very good
HERS rating of 48, making it 42 percent
more energy efficient than the average
Tulsa-area home.
Project features include:
•Kinetic shower head that reduces
water consumption but does not reduce
the feeling of a strong shower
•Programmable and smart-phone
connected thermostat
•Display
that highlights
the difference
b e t w e e n
incandescent,
CFL and LED
light bulbs
•Energy Star
appliances
•Doublepane MariTech
windows
•Touch plumbing fixtures
•Polyurethane
foam
insulation in the attic and
FiberTek wall insulation
Simmons Homes is one
of the largest home builders
in the Tulsa area and is ranked
among the top 100 builders internationally. They continue
to introduce innovative and affordable home collections that
provide more options, more home, more affordably. The
company has been a member of the Tulsa HBA since 1993.
For more information, visit simmonshomes.com
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Community
Back to School: HBA continues support of Disney and Ryal students
Another school year will be starting soon, and with
that, the Tulsa HBA will continue its education outreach
initiative. The HBA currently supports two partner schools,
Disney Elementary in Tulsa, and the Ryal School in Henryetta,
Okla. Education is a major part of the philanthropic activity
of the Association, with both schools receiving financial
donations annually to benefit the students.
The HBA partnership with Disney Elementary School
began in 2007 via the Partners in Education program.
Through the course of the partnership, the Association has
donated more than $12,500 to the school, which includes
a donation of $1665 that will be made at the start of the
coming school year. The funds have helped to provide
everything from playground equipment to extra uniforms
for the students, based on the
needs expressed by the school.
In addition, the HBA sponsors
a mentoring program that pairs
HBA members and students for
tutoring. Disney Elementary
School typically has around
1,000 students enrolled in grades
K-5.
In contrast, the HBA’s other
partner, the Ryal School, has
about 100 students in Pre-K
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through 8th grade. If you have been a member of the Tulsa
HBA for a while, you are probably very familiar with the
history of the organization’s involvement with the Ryal
School, which dates back to 1969. This December will
be the 42nd year for the annual Christmas party the HBA
hosts for the students, which features gifts, a pizza party,
entertainment - and even an appearance by Santa Claus
himself! This event costs about $7500 each year, and is
in most cases, the largest holiday celebration the children
receive. In addition to the funds required to put on the event,
HBA volunteers also donate their time to shop with students
at Wal-Mart, and help them to celebrate at the party back at
the HBA afterward.
If you are interested in helping out with either school
partnership, send a note
to vheritage@tulsahba.
com to sign up. Or, if
you would like to make a
financial contribution to the
efforts, contact the HBA
office. Companies and
individuals can also add it
to their 2012 sponsorship
commitment through the
annual Total Resource
Campaign, which kicks
off in September.
Bill Cassetty - 169.75
Phil Rhees - 164
Steve Harris - 163.5
Calvin Cozort - 161.5
Rex Alexander - 161.5
Bill Rhees - 153.5
101-150 points
Joe Robson - 147.5
Brian Wiggs - 145.5
Mark Priess - 142.5
Lana Nelson - 140.5
John Kirkland - 137.5
Scott Wood - 131.5
Mike Fretz - 126.5
David Funk - 124
Howard Tackett - 122.5
Wayne Farabough - 119.5
Vern Suess - 118
Lindsay Perkins - 113
Linda Johnson - 111
Brandon Perkins - 108.25
Rick Martin - 105.5
Tom Wenrick - 104
A Spike is an individual
who, through his or her
recruiting and retention
efforts, builds a strong
Association base and
strengthens the housing
industry as a whole.
To become a Spike, you
must earn six Spike credits
within two consecutive
years. Credits (points) are
earned by bringing in new
members and retaining
current members.
At each new Spike level,
“Spikes” are recognized
with a series of exclusive
awards. Spike also enjoy
benefits such as visibility
among their peers leading
76-100 points
to increased business
contacts, invitations to Ed Schermerhorn - 100
special, FREE events and
Lora Phillips - 99.5
celebrations and more.
Bill Butts - 95
Melanie
Haines - 91
Spike Points earned by
Roger
Cooper
- 89.5
members of the Home
Lantz
Day88
Builders Association of
Greater Tulsa as reported Monte Dunham - 87
by NAHB, May 31, 2011.
Ted Dubie - 80
Due to space constraints,
Susan
Burch - 78.5
names are listed when
Gretchen
Casto - 78
each has earned at least
Rick Ellison- 77
two Spike points.
Glenn Shaw - 76
201+ points
Francine Bandy - 411.5
51-75 points
Burr Kannady - 306
Mary Keane - 75
Joe Hoffman - 287.75
Steve Fulps - 72.5
Charles Gilmore - 236.5 Frank Sawyer - 71.25
Ken Klein - 219
Shawn Linfoot - 70
Doug Shrout - 208.5
Candis Bingham - 69.75
Larry Halve - 202.5
Zachary C. Davis - 68
Kristin King - 201.5
Les Kelsey - 67.5
Howard Kelsey - 201
David Sanders - 63
Barry Helms - 62
151-200 points
Fred Pruett - 58.75
John Brawley - 185.5
David Gibson - 57.5
Steve Murphy - 182
Jennifer Boczar-Ashley - 57
David Blackburn - 175.25 Steve D. Wright - 55.5
Sam Hollinger - 174.5 J. Donald Walker - 54.5
Darrell Jenkins - 171.5
Terry Davis - 53
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Greg Simmons - 52.5
Spike Candidates
(Less than 6 points)
26-50 points
Shawn Karnes - 5.5
Cheryl Funk - 49.5
Chad Potter - 5.25
Dub Jester - 48
Andy Pulley - 5
Mary Pearce - 47
Janet Soderstrom - 4.5
Brandon T. Jackson - 44.25
Thomas Watts - 4.5
Ryan Farabough - 40.5
Dana Brown - 4
Rita Boggs - 40.25
Stephen Brown - 4
Toni Rogers - 40
Craig Boos - 4
Bill Eddy - 35.5
Reagan Eden - 4
Brandon Jackson - 35
Scott Sherrill - 4
Lee Sherman - 32.5
Greg Strange - 4
Rod Brunken - 30.5
John Davis - 3.5
Zelda Garrison - 28.75
Rob Miles - 3.5
Richard Fredrick - 27.25 Stacey Pennington - 3.5
John Fisher - 27
Robin Rogers - 3.5
Chuck Ramsay - 27
Bryan Casey - 3
Kevin Blackburn - 26
John Cowen - 3
David Edens - 3
6 - 25 points
Donnie Johns - 3
Allen Jenkins - 25
Carl Hudgins - 3
Rick Liebman - 23.5
Robert Lemons - 3
Scott Burnett - 20.5
Dana Penn - 3
Craig Thurmond - 20
Lisa Puyear - 3
Mike Walker - 20
Jim Rackleff - 3
Steve Holt - 18.25
Carrie DeWeese - 3
Jerry Ledford, Jr. - 17
Tommy Thompson - 3
Leslie Brunken - 16.75
John Esposito - 2.75
Melisa McCelvey - 15
Jim Lane - 2.75
Kyle Bradley - 14.5
Gary McClary - 2.5
Kyle Smalygo - 14.5
Kirk Van Vleet - 2.5
Kent Stewart - 14
Earl Howard - 2
Jeff Westerfield - 14
R. Louis Reynolds - 2
Tricia Stafford - 13.75
Jill Stroud -2
Ken Saltink - 13
Leland Cable - 2
Steve Wright - 13
Travis Detter - 2
J.D. Harp - 12.5
Freddie Watkins - 2
Stuart Gallagher - 12
Buford Williams - 2
Gary Soderstrom - 11.5
Aaron Wiltshire - 2
Vince Mims - 10.75
Marvin Krueger - 2
Jeffrey Smith - 10.5
Phil Roland - 2
Maria Welch - 10
Bob Crouch - 2
Brant Snap - 9.5
Robert Hines - 2
Robert Hughes - 9.5
Pete Kourtis - 2
John Kiska - 8.5
John Madden - 2
Rodger Tucker - 7.5
Linda McGrew - 2
Sonya Fernandez - 6.5 Mark Wayne Mullin - 2
Jimmy Holmes - 6
Chris Meyer - 2
J.J. Rowe - 6
Dabney Smith - 2
Jody Sweetin - 2
Cathy McGhee - 2
Jeff Starkweather - 2
JUNE
Call for TRC volunteers!
September 14 - Oct. 26, 2011
MEMBERS of the MONTH
Associate of the Month
Roger Cooper,
R&R Carpet & Tile
For his work
coordinating
the HBA Golf
Tournament.
Executive Committee Member of
the Month
The HBA is searching for motivated volunteers for its annual
fundraising campaign for the 2012 calendar year! The TRC is
a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity that includes the
chance to earn cash and a trip to a tropical resort in April of
2012! To volunteer, send an e-mail with your name and company
to [email protected]. Volunteer spaces are limited.
Rita Boggs,
Charter Title &
Escrow Company,
LLC
If you are a company interested in buying something on this
year’s campaign, keep your eye out for details in September. All
sponsorships will be open for 2012, and they are sold on a firstcome basis.
For her work on the
Parade of Homes
committee.
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Tracie Bolain
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