SUHBA

Membership Matters! April 2010
WELCOME TO SUHBA!
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
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RENEWING MEMBERS
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Thank You Members Who Renewed Recently!
We appreciate your continued support! ...More
Complimentary One-Night Stay for Renewing SUHBA Members
Holiday_Inn_Express_Logo__New_1.JPGDo you need a quick getaway? Renew your membership today and relax at the Holiday Inn Express!

Members who renew their membership will receive a voucher for a one-night stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Coral Canyon. Relax in the heated pool or hot tub, and in the morning enjoy a free hot breakfast with cinnamon rolls, biscuits & gravy, bacon, sausage, eggs and more! 


MEMBER ORIENTATION
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"Maximize Your Membership" at the SUHBA Orientation
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*Learn how to make your SUHBA membership investment pay off
*Discover exclusive benefits & discounts
*Meet the SUHBA Board Members, Committee Members & Staff
*Network & share business cards or brochures
*Light lunch provided & goody bags
*New & long-time members invited
When
Thursday, April 29
11:40 am - 12:00 pm     Mix & Mingle (bring your business cards and brochures for networking)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm      Orientation Presentation
Where
Hosted by Holiday Inn Express at Coral Canyon
Registration
Pre-registration is required. A maximum of 2 per company may attend. Call Toni at 674-1400.
Parade Points
Builders may receive credit for the 2011 Parade Point criteria for having sponsored members attend. 
Holiday Inn Express Sponsors Orientation
Holiday_Inn_Express_Logo__New_1.JPG25% SUHBA Discount! Do you need extra sleeping quarters for family and friends? SUHBA members receive 25% off regular room rates all year long. Click here for a special link for exclusive SUHBA pricing or just call (435) 986-1313 and ask for the Southern Utah Home Builders Association rate.

MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON
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Luncheon Highlights
AS_Logo_1.jpgAccent Surface Sponsored April Luncheon
Junior Centeno, local manager of Accent Surfaces, teamed up with Robert Sciammarella and other Salt Lake representatives to offer granite cutting boards, handy notepads with pen, and other promotional items and literature to attendees of this months' luncheon. Accent Surfaces has been an active member of SUHBA since 2005 and we are excited to have them as part of the membership. 

Recently merged with Fetzer’s Architectural Woodworking, Accent Surfaces is the largest countertop fabrication facility in Utah. Providing exclusive countertop services for national companies, leading builders and small home improvement businesses for over 25 years. Accent Surfaces strives to deliver every job with an exceptional customer experience. 


May Membership Luncheon
place_setting_1.jpgTuesday, May 4, 2010, Dixie State College Gardner Center. 
Buffet opens at 11:45 am.
Remember, one of your many member benefits is one complimentary lunch per company each month.
Each additional lunch is $13.
May's Luncheon is Sponsored by Back to Perfection Flood & Fire
Back to Perfection Flood & Fire is a fairly new member who joined in January. However, they have quickly become very active by taking part in education seminars, attending luncheons and sponsoring this luncheon. Their staff is very friendly and we are so excited to welcome them to the SUHBA family. Give them a call at 688-9333 for more information.
SUHBA ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SUHBA Scholarships
Let SUHBA help with your education costs. Preference is given to families and employees of SUHBA Members seeking further education in a field related to the building industry. The deadline for applying is April 15. Funds for these scholarships are made possible from proceeds received from the annual Golf Tournament and from the Parade of Homes Builders. Visit www.suhba.com for more information and to download the scholarship or call (435) 674-1400.
SUHBA SPECIAL EVENTS
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Associate Appreciation BBQ

BBQ_1.jpgSAVE THE DATE!
All Associate members of SUHBA and their families are invited to the 3rd Annual Associate Appreciation Bar-B-Que!

SUHBA Builders will be on hand to cook and serve the Associate members to show their appreciation for all they do, including the exceptional work done for the 2010 Parade of Homes. 

Bring the whole family for food, swimming, water balloon volleyball, and lots of fun. 

Monday, May 10, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sand Hollow Aquatics Center

Sponsored by SunRiver St. George and presented by the SUHBA Membership Committee.


SPIKE CLUB UPDATES
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Spike Club News
NAHB has moved the Spike Wall of Fame displayed at the annual International Builders Show to their Web site for year-round recognition. The Spikes listed there have earned 500+ credits during 2009. NAHB recognizes these individuals as the heart and soul of the Spike Club! Click here to visit the 2009-2010 Spike Wall of Fame.

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Be Eligible for the Spike Club Party!
spikeclublogosmall.jpgBecome eligible to attend the 2011 Spike Club Party at the International Builders Show in Orlando.
Eligible Spikes must have a minimum of six credits and must have earned one new member recruitment credit between January 1 and October 31, 2010.
YOUR MEMBERSHIP ADVANTAGE
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Verizon Wireless Discount for Employees

Verizon_logo.gifLooking for an additional benefit to offer your employees?

The employee discount program available through Verizon Wireless is the answer. As a member of SUHBA, your company may be eligible or already accessing a 22% discount from Verizon Wireless on your eligible corporate lines of $34.99 or higher. As a result of an executed National Purchasing Partners (NPP)/ Verizon Wireless agreement, your employees are also eligible to receive an 18% discount from Verizon Wireless on any calling plan $34.99 or higher (Mobile Broadband plans excluded).  Please review this flyer for more information and instructions to take advantage of this unbelievable offer.

Please note the employee discount is only available if your company is accessing the NPP/VZW corporate discount. Call Beau LeClaire at 669-8800 today to learn more about eligibility requirements.

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Are You Using All Your Member Discounts?
WCF_logo_1_1.jpgAre you taking advantage of your member benefits? Workers Compensation Fund gives a 5% discount to all SUHBA members. This is just one of the many ways to use your membership to save on the cost of doing business. Visit our webpage for Member-to-Member Discounts at www.suhba.com. Call Kathy at 674-1400 for more information. 

BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS
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Building Better Relationships with Builders
men_shaking_hands_1.jpgThe principal reason most associate members join the home builders association is to get business from the builder members. However, it is not always easy and it is never automatic. Membership does not give an associate member the right to a builder's business. What it does, rather, is give him the privilege to seek business from builders through specific opportunities. Many builders in turn will try to do business with an associate member, provided there is a favorable balance to him in price, service, and quality. Consider some of these basic principles in building your relationships with builder members: ...More
SUHBA COMMITTEES
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Join the Membership Committee!

We need some New Faces on the Membership Committee... Come see what all the excitement is about!!

The Membership Committee invites you to find out how to...
...Network with Other Members
...Become a Spike
...Make Connections
Contact kathy@suhba.com or call 674-1400 for more information.

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SORRY TO SEE YOU GO
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We'll Keep the Light on For You
These companies didn't renew recently but we don’t want to say goodbye without saying thank you. We appreciate their support of SUHBA over the past years. If you happen to come into contact with these fine companies, please share the benefits of being a member and encourage them to join with us again. ...More
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER!
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SUHBA Twitters
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"Follow Us" at www.twitter.com/suhba. Start Tweeting Now!!
 -If you are already a "twitterer" click on the link and then log in with your username and password. 
 -If you are new to "twittering" click on the link, Join, then Follow.

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Spike Club Members


Royal Spike - 150+
Troy Ence 169.5 

Red Spike - 100+

Stephen Sheffield 146.5
Cary Blake 136.5
Gerene Mason 126 
Jay Bradley 125 
Craig Sullivan 122.5 
Ren Boyce 120 
Steve Dockstader 111.5
Mark Fahrenkamp 108.5
Austin Anderson 107.5 
Kelly Stephens 105
Jarl Klungervik 103
 
Green Spike - 75+

Dan Steurer 98.5
Mike Gardner 97
Chris Hart 93 
Randy Mortenson 91.5
Kay Traveller 88 
Jeff Chapman 88
Linda Kirkpatrick 84
Brooks Pace 83.5
Garret Bangerter 82.5 
Clark Spilker 77.5

Green Spike - 50+
Brian Gholston 74
Ron Jensen 70
Scott Faylor 63.5
Brett Boyce 60.5
Riley Richardson 59
Floyd Jackson 58.5
Rick Richardson 54

Life Spike - 25+

Wendy Brown 40
Keean Welch 39.5
Rod Steurer 36
Brett Boyce 33.5
Larry Lanners 32.5
Darcy A. Stewart 27.5
Nadia Neumeier 26

Blue Spike - 16+
Troy Miller 22.5
Craig G. Trujillo 22
Jake Joines 22
Tracy Ence 21
Mike Madsen 20
Brian Green 17
Matthew Zitting 15.5

Blue Spike - 10+

Matt Curtis 14.5
Brian Barrow 14
Kelli Charlton 11.5
Chris Peterson 11.5
Dee Amick 11
Brian Geer 11

Blue Spike - 6+

Nathan Fisher 9.5
Casey Brown 9
Fred Walker 9
Sue Bitterman 8
Bonnie Pendleton 8
Sam Flemetakis 8
Kay Traveller 6.5
Tyler Abraham 6
Richard Downer 6
Rod Savage 6
Shaun Sullivan 6

Thank you to all our
Spike Club members who support and promote SUHBA. 

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