fcba installs 2007 board of directors at annual banquet in december
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fcba installs 2007 board of directors at annual banquet in december
Builder Bulletin Volume 21 January/February 2007 Issue 1 Former County Commissioner Bruce Reeder (far right) reads the oath of office to the 2007 board of directors during the FCBA’s Annual Installation & Holiday Banquet: (left to right) Richard Ratliff, Jenny Shaw, Steve McDonald, Sal Fiorentino, Hugh Gordon, Anne Herbert Rollins and Robert Wormald. FCBA INSTALLS 2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANNUAL BANQUET IN DECEMBER The weather outside was more like September than early December, but inside Ceresville Mansion the spirit was cheery and bright in keeping with the holiday season. The occasion was FCBA’s Annual Installation and Holiday Banquet. More than 80 members and guests attended the evening’s festivities and socialized with friends and business colleagues during the reception, while Debbie Williams and Don Barnes added musical notes with a medley of Christmas standards and carols. Guest of honor, Commissioner Bruce Reeder, accompanied by his wife, Odette, was invited by his long-time friend, Dick Johnson, the incoming FCBA president, to preside over the installation of the association’s 2007 officers and directors. Other elected officials in attendance included Commissioners Mike Cady and John Lovell with his wife, Johanna, who were joined by City of Frederick Aldermen, Alan Imhoff and Paul Smith. In addition to President Dick Johnson, Robert Wormald was installed as 1st vice president; new board member, Mike Bodnar, was installed as 2nd vice president, with Hugh Gordon continuing as treasurer and Anne-Herbert Rollins as secretary. Terre Rhoderick assumed the office of immediate past president. Returning members of the board: Rich Cortese, Sal Fiorentino, Tom Linton, Richard Ratliff, Greg Seldon, Jenny Shaw and Ed Smariga were joined by new board member, Steve McDonald. Larry Schaffert, CGR, former FCBA and MSBA president, succeeded Jim Sexton as the new president of the Professional Remodelors™ Organization. Jerry Connelly was installed as the president of the Land Use Council, succeeding last year’s president, Bob Mochi. The audience came to its feet, as Terre honored Jim MacGillivray by inducting him as FCBA Life Director in recognition of his “ s e l f l e s s commitment and extraordinary service to FCBA and for his wise and prudent counsel regarding the affairs of the association.” Jim becomes only the sixth member to hold this distinction Jim MacGillivray reacts with emoin the 47 years since tion to the honor of being appointed FCBA was founded. Life Director of the FCBA Continued on page 3 BUILDER BULLETIN FREDERICK COUNTY BUILDERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 RICHARD M. JOHNSON President NAHB Director ROBERT WORMALD First Vice President NAHB Director MIKE BODNAR Second Vice President HUGH GORDON Treasurer ANNE-HERBERT ROLLINS Secretary TERRE RHODERICK Immediate Past President RICH CORTESE SALVATORE FIORENTINO THOMAS LINTON STEVE McDONALD RICHARD RATLIFF GREGORY SELDON JENNY SHAW ED SMARIGA Directors JERRY CONNELLY President Land Use Council LAWRENCE C. SCHAFFERT, CGR President Professional Remodelors Org. J. MAURICE CARLISLE ROBERT HILTON JIM MACGILLIVRAY FRED W. RUDY DAVID C. SMITH DOLORES WILSON FCBA Life Directors HARRY T. deMOLL Board Attorney HARRY T. deMOLL LAWRENCE C. SCHAFFERT, CGR State Directors 2006 PAGE 2 DICK JOHNSON FCBA PRESIDENT The holiday party and swearing-in of the new officers for 2007 was a great success. I want to thank Bruce Reeder for swearing in the new officers. Debbie Williams and Don Barnes had the new members of the Board join in a rendition of The Twelve Days of Christmas. I don’t think anyone will be knocking down the doors to attend a repeat performance. Howard Payne, Joy, John Lovell and others sang Christmas Carols. It was something different and was enjoyable. I hope you received the survey from the Association and took a few minutes to fill it out and return it. We will be having a meeting to review the results of the survey and develop a strategic plan that will serve us for the next couple of years. One of the goals for the coming year is to increase our educational programs to keep our members informed as to the changes that affect our industry. Hopefully, we will be able to review the new sprinkler ordinance, sediment control and safety rules among others. If you have any suggestions, or particular topics you would like to see covered, please let us know. In case you haven’t heard, we have a new Board of County Commissioners. Based on their initial meetings, it appears that they may revisit many of the issues that were settled by the previous board. The LUC has its work cut out for it this year just to keep up. It is important that the FCBA take a pro active role these next four years on behalf of our members and the citizens of Frederick County. Another of our goals this year is to increase member participation. Listed below are the various committees and councils of the Association. If you are interested in serving on any of the committees please contact [email protected] and she will handle the rest. 1) There are several ways we can increase the presence of the FCBA in the community. One is by bringing in a new member and the other is to get involved. 2) The Luncheon with the Frederick Delegation will be held in February. Here is a chance to get involved. It would be to our benefit to have a great turnout. In conclusion, I would like once again to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our outgoing Commissioners Bruce Reeder, Mike Cady and John Lovell for a great job. I hope we will see them often. Let’s have a strong and productive year. FCBA COMMITTEES AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE The Awards of Excellence are presented at the annual Awards Banquet that is held in May to recognize members for excellence in design, craftsmanship and sales performance. EDUCATION The education committee selects instructors and schedules courses for continuing education of our members. GOLF The FCBA and the councils organize golf tournaments to offer networking opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere. HOME SHOW The Home Show is an annual consumer show that allows members to promote their business to the general public. It is held in March at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds. LEGISLATIVE During the Maryland General Assembly’s session our legislative committee meets weekly to review legislative proposals that affect the industry, and works with our elected officials to promote the industry’s interests. In February, a luncheon is held for members to meet with the Frederick County Delegation. PUBLIC RELATIONS The FCBA promotes the professional image of the industry and raises awareness of the role of housing in the local economy. PROGRAM The program committee, with the FCBA President, selects topics and speakers for the General Membership Meetings. SILENT AUCTION In November an annual Silent Auction is held to raise scholarship money for Career & Technology Center students by auctioning off items that are donated by members and individuals from the community. Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up. BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 3 Continued from page 1 Terre also announced Roy Stanley as “Builder of the Year” and Bob Mochi as “Associate of the Year” for their invaluable contributions to FCBA and the housing industry during the preceding year. Following tradition, FCBA executive officer Bryan Patchan, presented floral bouquets to the outgoing president’s wife, Peggy Rhoderick, and to the incoming president’s wife, Becky Johnson. Staff also presented Terre with a framed Frederick landscape by locally renowned artist, Barry Richardson, as a token of appreciation for his service LARRY SCHAFFERT, CGR PROFESSIONAL REMODELORS ORGANIZATION PRESIDENT Greetings and a Happy New Year to all! I write this article with a sense of déjà vu. It seems like years since I last served as President of PRO, and of course, it has been years. Back in the 90’s, to be exact. Last century. Kind of makes me feel old. Well, enough of that. For the coming year, we are going to focus on education and membership. Nationally, education has been a primary means of reaching out to members and prospective members of the NAHB Remodelors Council. Advances in building technology, computerization, the during a challenging year that was monopolized by the county commissioner race. The evening closed with a hilarious, discordant, karaoke rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas, sung by an unruly bunch of board members despite the best intentions of Debbie and Don to keep them on-key. Earlier in the evening, Terre presented a check to Debbie and Don on behalf of the Patty Pollatos Fund in return for their performance at the banquet. trend towards “Green” construction, aging of the current housing stock (and the occupants), improvements in energy efficiency in building products are just a few examples of opportunities for remodelors in the coming years. There is a wealth of resources available to NAHB members that we do not utilize to our best advantage, and we hope to promote that as well in the coming year. As for a personal initiative, I plan to promote within PRO and the FCBA the concept of “Do business with another member”. This is a strong motivator for people and companies to join the FCBA and PRO. Why else would some of our associates such as car and truck dealers, insurance companies, mortgage companies, and others join if not to do Frederick Community College received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to train nearly 1,000 students in the construction trades over the next three years. The grant will address a local workforce crisis in the construction trades. State projections estimate 3,000 new construction-related jobs will be needed in Frederick County through 2012. To administer the grant, college officials will work closely with a dozen partners, including FCBA. business with members? A benefit to us, by using them, is that they are generally going to be more knowledgeable and more likely to be able to meet our needs because they are more familiar with what we need. At our meeting this month, we will be looking into sediment and erosion control regulations as they effect remodeling, checking out the showroom at Noland company and discussing among our members in attendance what ideas and suggestions they have for educational and meeting topics for 2007 for PRO. I look forward to working with the new board of PRO and the FCBA in the coming year. I also want to thank Jim and Shelley Sexton for their hard work over the last year keeping things together at PRO. That’s all for now! Member Survey Results The FCBA would like to thank all members who participated in the recent Member Survey. The Board of Directors will have a strategic planning session in January to turn your answers into better member benefits for you. For the full survey results, please visit the ‘Resources’ page of our website: www.frederickbuilders.org. Former Commissioner Bruce L. Reeder (2nd from right) accepts a certificate of appreciation from Jim MacGillivray (2nd from left) on behalf of FCBA. The presentation was made during a retirement luncheon for Bruce hosted by Blaine Young and radio station WFMD last month at the Hampton Inn & Suites. FCBA recognized Bruce for his 12 years of service as Frederick County Commissioner and for his steadfast commitment to expanding housing opportunities for residents of all income levels. Bryan Patchan (far left) and Mark Friis (far right) also joined in thanking Bruce for the friendship he showed our industry. BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 4 Make Your Dream Kitchen A Reality! 500 OFF $ Bring in this ad and receive countertops with any Bradco kitchen purchase of $5,000 or more. Cabinets and countertops must be purchased at Bradco/Wickes. Cannot be combined with any other offers. 1 per customer/account. Expires 1/31/07. FREE measure, design & delivery services! www.bradcosupply.com 5219 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 301-662-4107 BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 5 Jerry connelly (left) and Larry Schaffert, CGR, listen attentively as Commissioner Reeder installs them as president of the Land use Council and as president of the Professional Remodelors Organization, respectively. Commissioner Reeder administers the oath of office to incoming president Dick Johnson (right). 2007 FCBA president Dick Johnson (left) happily accepts the gavel from the equally happy outgoing president, Terre Rhoderick. Outgoing president Terre Rhoderick shows off his gift from the association for his dedicated service in 2006, with his wife, Peggy, and incoming president, Dick Johnson looking on. 2006 president, Terre Rhoderick presents Bob Mochi (right) with a plaque honoring him as Associate of the Year for 2006 . Debbie Williams (right) leads board members (left to right) Jerry Connelly, Steve McDonald and Terre Rhoderick, and Anne Rollins (foreground) through ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 6 BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 JERRY CONNELLY LAND USE COUNCIL PRESIDENT B UILDING A B E T T E R YEAR F O R A UNITED COMMUNITY Let’s face it — 2006 went out with a whimper. The second part of last year, particularly following the November elections and the sharp decline in home sales, was a difficult time for our building industry. For example, the elections gave us a painfully clear indication that people are frustrated with a bevy of issues ranging from transportation woes to school overcrowding – and they blame development. Further, slowing home sales will dramatically affect the financial models for all our development projects. But in 2007, the Land Use Council needs to redouble our efforts, ramp up participation among members and show we can make a difference. Even those without projects in the immediate pipeline need to stay involved helping to create an environment that sustains reasonable amounts of growth and economic activity. PAGE 7 In the City of Frederick, officials are hustling to create their own version of the County’s APFO, with new methodologies for testing capacity of schools, transportation, water and sewer infrastructures. The proposed AFPO would test schools by setting a maximum threshold capacity between 100 and 110 percent. Where this number lands will greatly impact us all. Transportation impact analysis could be extended to include all roads, with the exception of interstate highways, and might include on and off ramps to these as well. Testing of water and sewer facilities would include treatment plants as well as the lines serving our new communities. Many of these are regional issues that no one project can solve alone. If projects become subject to these regional issues, many will be delayed for years. In the short term, we need to help the City’s elected officials craft creative solutions to the issues they are facing that are fair and fiscally responsible as well as provide certainty to our industry. This year the Land Use Council will continue to educate our newly elected officials about the risks of slowing growth too much and about the benefits we bring to the community. In the long term this year, the City is also looking at an overall building cap that will likewise be an issue on our radar. If passed, this could have a devastating impact on our industry. Without the ability to recoup sales during good times to make up for slow periods, many projects will not be economically feasible. In the broader Frederick County, several issues are on our radar so far for 2007: the county’s proposals to tighten FRO requirements, plans to revisit the New Market Region Plan, plans to revisit wellhead protection and the effort to standardize the developer-Board of Education school mitigation agreements. We will likely see a proposal for a new, more stringent Forest Resource Ordinance that if enacted, could greatly increase the afforestation and reforestation thresholds. Such a move would reduce net buildable areas in our projects. It’s still important that we ensure the New Market region be treated fairly. It just Continued on next page DIVISIONS OF HUBERT R. BROWN CONSTRUCTION, INC. 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Facing these hurdles in the upcoming year is going to be a challenge for the Land Use Council, but the key is to encourage more people to become involved. Our companies and our employees need to let our officials know these changes affect them— we’re also part of the Frederick County community. COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS PROVIDED BY PREMIER SAFETY SOLUTIONS C o l d We a t h e r Pro t e c t i o n Working outdoors in colder temperatures and wind chill can pose a multitude of challenges if you are not properly prepared. It not only brings new hazards to the workplace, but also increases the likelihood of workplace accidents. It’s really hard to hold onto a tool or small piece of equipment when your hands start to go numb. Cold weather can adversely affect equipment. Most equipment will become more brittle in freezing conditions and demand longer warm-up periods. In particular, nylon slings will experience reduced capacities, which should be accounted for before use. Aside from the obvious slip hazards, the build-up of ice and snow on scaffolding can increase the weight being supported to a level that exceeds maximum capacity. OSHA requires that scaffolding be cleared of ice and snow prior to employee use. Be sure that ladders, steps, ramps and steps used for accessing equipment and/or vehicles are cleared of ice and snow prior to employee use. REMEMBER WHEN OSHA R E Q U I R E S U S I N G T E M P O R A RY H E AT I N G D E V I C E S , THE FOLLOWING: (OSHA Subpart F) Fresh air needs to be supplied in sufficient quantities to maintain the health and safety of all employees Where natural means of fresh air supply is inadequate, mechanical ventilation must be provided. When heaters are used in confined spaces, special care must be taken to provide sufficient ventilation in order to ensure proper combustion, maintain the health and safety of employees, and limit temperature rise in the area. Temporary heating devices should be installed to provide clearance to combustible material not less than the amount shown below: Heating appliance: Room heater, circulating type Room heater, radiant type Minimum Side Clearance Minimum Rear Clearance Chimney Connector 12 inches 36 inches 12 inches 36 inches 18 inches 18 inches Heaters not suitable for use on wood floors should not be set directly upon them or other combustible materials. When such heaters are used, they need to rest on suitable heat insulating material or at least 1-inch of concrete. The insulating material needs to extend beyond the heater 2 feet or more in all directions. Heaters used in the vicinity of combustible tarpaulins, canvas, or similar coverings must be located at least 10 feet from the coverings. The coverings must be securely fastened to prevent ignition or upsetting of the heater due to wind action on the covering or other material. Heaters, when in use, shall be set horizontally level, unless otherwise permitted by the manufacturer’s markings. Solid fuel salamanders are prohibited in buildings and on scaffolds. Flammable liquid-fired heaters need to be equipped with a primary safety control to stop the flow of fuel in the event of flame failure. Barometric or gravity oil feed shall not be considered a primary safety control. Heaters designed for barometric or gravity oil feed shall be used only with the integral tanks. Heaters specifically designed and approved for use with separate supply tanks may be directly connected for gravity feed, or an automatic pump, from a supply tank. BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 9 3URSDQHLW¶VHIILFLHQWDQGUHOLDEOH :KDWPRUHFRXOG\RXUFXVWRPHUVZDQW" :HDOVRVSHFLDOL]HLQ*DV)LUHSODFHV+9$& 0DMRU$SSOLDQFHV 1RZ+LULQJ 'ULYHUV,QVWDOOHUV 7HFKQLFLDQV 7UXVW\RXUFXVWRPHUVFRPIRUWWRXVLW¶VRXUEXVLQHVV ZZZWKRPSVRQJDVFRP BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 10 Spotlight on Members FCBA SPIKE CLUB ROSTER Robert Hilton Bev Shelton Gary Smith Larry Schaffert Dolores Wilson Marvin Ausherman David C. Smith Gail Davis Kent Briddell Gary Sanbower Dave Crouse James Rudy Hugh Gordon Karlys Kline Mark Lancaster Steve Oder Bo Carlisle Mike Smith Stuart Terl Billy Shreve Fred Rudy Jerry Castle John Johnson Howard Payne Mark Pelletier Stan Goldberg Doug Maddox Lynn Shanton Curt Myers Bob Marsh Ken Abrecht Bob Dalrymple Scott Gove Daniel Lavelle Howard Perlow Hubert Brown Doug Ogden Joe Baldi Marilyn Harrington Jim MacGillivray Don Owens Peter McHugh Jack Marshall Steve Omenitsch Frank Dertzbaugh Gail Sexton David Lingg Greg Seldon Ed Smariga John Schilling Andrew Wivell 158.00 120.50 105.00 105.00 98.00 83.00 74.00 72.50 62.00 63.00 59.25 55.00 67.00 52.75 55.00 51.00 48.50 44.00 50.00 47.00 39.00 42.00 40.50 40.00 36.75 33.50 36.00 34.75 32.50 35.50 31.50 33.50 35.00 30.50 29.50 23.50 23.50 21.50 22.00 24.50 23.00 22.50 23.50 20.00 17.00 16.00 19.00 17.50 12.50 11.50 11.00 Larry Schaffert, CGR of Schaffert Construction has earned the Kitchen Solvers Personal Achievements- Bronze Award as an operator who accumulated a high volume of sales in the past year. During a recent visit, representatives of Japan’s largest residential developer were impressed with Worman’s Mill’s blend of intergenerational living and variety of products around a central core. The visit was part of a tour of innovative real estate developments that could be used as models for developments in Japan. Power Marketing was honored with the ‘2007 Excellence in Marketing Award’ at the NAHB Building Systems Council Showcase in Orlando, Fl. They won the award in the category of Associate Member brochure for the design of Terrace Homes’ consumer brochure. The Wormald Companies took home ten awards, more than any other builder, at the recent Monument Awards, the annual awards ceremony of the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association and the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association. STUDENTS TOUR SSI FACILITY Over 30 students and teachers from the Construction Technology Program out of Montgomery County recently toured Structural Systems Inc’s (SSI), building components manufacturing facility in Thurmont. Each year the students participate in the Young American Student Design/Build House project, where they design and build a house. The students were able to see roof trusses being manufactured and were able to talk with SSI employees responsible for designing and manufacturing the structural components. The tour helped them understand the process from design to delivery. Planning Surveying Environmental Sciences These are the members who make the FCBA stronger by recruiting new members. Thanks! Would you like to become a Spike Club member? For each new member you sign up, you earn one point. Contact the FCBA office for details. Engineering Gary Wood, SSI Roof Truss Supervisor, explains the truss manufacturing process to visiting students. 92 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 170 Frederick, MD 21702 T: 301.696.1240 F: 301.831.4865 www.LSAssociates.net BUILDER BULLETIN 2006 PAGE 11 Frederick County Builders Association FIRST CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE 186 Thomas Johnson Drive, Suite 204 Frederick, Maryland 21702 –PAID– Phone: 301.663.3599 Fax: 301.663.1966 Web Site: www.frederickbuilders.org FREDERICK, MD 21702 PERMIT NO. 145 Bryan Patchan Executive Officer [email protected] Donna Kraft Executive Administrator [email protected] Clasina Van Velzen-Stup Membership Coordinator [email protected] ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PREMIER CLUB H e l p i n g t o B u i l d A S t ro n g Fo u n d at i o n In Support of The Building Industry Platinum Members Drees Homes Natelli Communities Pleasants Development Ryan Homes Gold Members Elm Street Development Farmers & Mechanics Bank Rodgers Consulting T.W. Perry Silver Members Advantage Homes American Home Mortgage Ausherman Development Company BB&T Frederick Underwriters Briddell Builders Buckeye Development Builders First Source Charles P. Johnson & Associates Dan Ryan Builders FCB Mortgage H.F. Payne Construction Company HomeBuilders Mortgage Company Hurney Master Builder Lancaster Craftsmen Builders Land Stewards Loiederman Soltesz Associates Nima Custom Homes, Inc. Noland Company North Star Foundations Pulte Homes Reico Kitchen & Bath Richard M. Johnson & Associates Spicher’s Appliances The Contractor Yard The L&L Company The Wormald Companies Topper Construction Tri-State Home Services Trimco Wells Fargo Home Mortgage