3-in-1 Membership. Build Your Membership Savings. A New Twist on 3-in-1 for HBASC. What s Inside

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1 2014 & HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION of Southwest Colorado 3-in-1 Membership Build Your Membership Savings A New Twist on 3-in-1 for HBASC What s Inside 3-in-1 Membership Local/State/ National... 2 Stay Informed/Get Involved... 3 Mission &Testimonials MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 1

2 This Membership & Benefits Guide should help you or your company's decision maker become aware of the benefits of an HBA membership. If you derive any or all of your sales volume from the building industry, this information should give you enough financial motivation to join right now. In order to understand your Return on Investment, you need to familiarize yourself with your HBASC membership. But remember, benefiting directly from your membership depends not on the association, but on you, your company's offering and your ability to influence. You ll get out of it, what you put into it. HBA Membership is 3-in-1: LOCAL STATE DID YOU KNOW? Joining the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado, or any local chapter, also makes you a member of the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), giving you all the benefits of a 3-in-1 membership. Now HBASC offers more 3-in-1 benefits: 1 Associate or Builder member PLUS 2 Affiliate members for every HBASC company membership. The value of 3 memberships for every 1! MEMBERS ( ) = 110 MEMBERS = 1,767 MEMBERS = 142,331 CONSIDER THESE FACTORS WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR HBA INVESTMENT: ADVOCACY Think of us as your Legislative Watchdog. 80% of Associate members and their employers do not understand how the HBA s fight for housing efforts have helped with their business opportunities. And think of it this way if it affects Builders, it affects Associates. NAHB Advocacy efforts in 2012 saved members an average of $5,000 annually on issues related to New Home Warranty Act, copper theft, evictions, workers compensation and loan closings. NAHB Advocacy efforts saved $6,200 per housing start in 2013 on issues related to fire sprinkler systems, storm water regulations, insurance, and more. These savings not only help your business, but they also affect customers and potential customers ability to purchase your product or service. MEMBER DISCOUNTS & REBATES Do you buy office supplies, building supplies, or computers, rent cars, send packages, or need insurance? Member discounts and rebate programs can put more cash back in your pocket, and can PAY for your membership. How much you save depends on which programs you take advantage of. INDUSTRY SPECIFIC EDUCATION Your HBA has access to some of the top educational programs in our industry that can help you train your staff and sales representatives. Whether it's one or two classes on local building information or a full complement to achieve a building industry specific designation, your membership is the key. This education is offered to non members, but at a much higher rate. EXPOSURE & REFERRALS Of course the HBASC actively promotes doing business with a member, to other members as well as to the general public. We assist in those efforts through referrals, using our website and member directory and, by offering free & low-cost advertising to our members. COMMUNITY AWARENESS of our program and fundraising events gives our members exposure, and reinforces our image as a professional organization involved in the community. BUILDING INDUSTRY INFORMATION Legal Tips and other resources are at members fingertips 24/7 through various websites, newsletters and webinars. Informed members make SOCIAL NETWORKING & VOLUNTEERISM When you evaluate your membership investment, consider the following questions: Are you just a name in the directory, or do you attend meetings and events? Do you do more than just attend events? Do you interact with other members? Are you trying to sell your product or service, or are you building relation- Ships for future business? Membership: Possibly the most important tool in your tool belt! 2014 MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 2

3 PUBLICATIONS & INFORMATION Stay Informed Get Involved The newly redesigned HBASC website is great for consumer referrals, and to facilitate doing business with other members. The 2014 Sponsorship Opportunities Guide will help you plan your advertising and sponsorships. Lowcost and free advertising is available to members only, whether you are targeting other members or consumers. Your HBASC This Week newsletter and the bi-monthly Colorado Builders magazine keeps you informed of upcoming events, legislative alerts and more. NAHB and HBASC websites offer 24/7 access to exclusive member content including building industry Events & Committees Dinner Meetings: 2 nd Thursdays 5:30 7:30pm Board Meetings: 2 nd Tuesdays Education Events Quarterly Committee Meetings April Home & Ranch Show Booth June Contractors Yard Sale Committee Meets weekly May to June July Framers Picnic 2 nd Thursday, in lieu of dinner meeting September Golf Tournament Committee meets weekly August to September September Parade of Homes Committee meetings begin in February October Parade of Homes Gala In lieu of regular Dinner Meeting, 2 nd Thursday December Christmas Party In lieu of Dinner Meeting CONSIDER THIS... Membership in the NAHB gives consumers a strong indication that you are dedicated to the business of home building, committed to customer satisfaction and in business for the long term. Being a professional in the building industry means constant learning. Consumers want contractors who keep up-to-date on technological advances, regulations, products and materials, financing, design, and so on. Home building is teamwork that takes the skills, expertise and cooperation of many suppliers and trades. Members have ready access to a network of professional companies and individuals providing services to the residential construction industry. As a company involved in the building industry, it is also important to understand what s going on in the community, and how it might affect the industry and consumers. Members have access to a wide range of information to keep informed and up-to-date on important issues. Members also have opportunities to meet and work with local decision makers MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 3

4 HBASC The Value of Membership Expand Your Professional Network Connect with other like-minded construction industry professionals. Through membership, increase awareness of your company and product and service offerings. Learn what your industry peers are doing. Event opportunities include social mixers, traditional membership meetings, educational seminars, and state and local conferences. The Durango Area Parade of Homes invites over 1000 local and out-of-state visitors to view your workmanship. Strength in Numbers By joining the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado, you also become a member of the CAHB and NAHB. 3 memberships for the price of 1! Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Through membership you are represented at all levels of government: local, state and national. From building permitting and land development to statewide tax issues and federal safety regulation, your membership gives you a voice in city hall, Colorado state capitol and in Washington D. C. Your association staff and volunteers from the government affairs committee address issues at the local level that would have unnecessarily increased the cost of construction and negatively impacted consumers and the cost of home ownership. Save the Date! Durango Area Parade of Homes September 26-28, 2014 Project A Positive Image HBASC Membership demonstrates a business initiative, its engagement in the industry, and its commitment to staying abreast of current market developments and trends. Support Your Community The Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado and its volunteer members have a rich history of giving to the local community, through scholarship programs, charity support, and our non-profit partnership with Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County. Our members contribute to make our local community a better place to live, work, or play. HBASC: Building Community Building the Future Together. Members-Only Discounts Membership provides access to members-only discounts on products and services that you use every day; from office supplies to GM vehicles and shipping services. Taking advantage of discounts offered at the local, state and national levels may even cover the cost of membership MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 4

5 HBASC Mission Statement: We are dedicated professionals committed to promoting building excellence and the opportunity for homeownership. Our members are your neighbors, and community leaders who provide jobs, education and economic opportunity. The Privilege of serving in a leadership position in the HBASC has allowed me to give back to my industry that has done so much for me through the years. The relationships that I ve enjoyed through that service have been incredibly rewarding to me personally and professionally. Most impactful is having several highly effective lobbying groups, at the National State and Local level, providing the necessary advocacy to ensure that our industry s concerns are heard. Steve Martin, Edgwood Construction 2014 HBASC President Being a member of the Home Builder s Association in our opinion is one of the best ways we have found to drive your business forward. From our point of view there is a direct positive correlation between being an active participating member and growing your business with the builder s in our community. Paul Beasley, Tile Art and Light Art of Durango The HBASC allows us to gain amazing exposure with the building industry. The organization has benefited us with long time relationships. Our membership and sponsorships are ways for us to give back to the people that support us. Roger Sterling Southwest Appliance We are the heart and soul of the local home building industry, and you have everything to gain by making the call. This decision will be the easiest one you ll make all year. Every man owes a part of his time to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve within his sphere. Theodore Roosevelt The youngest man, at age 42, to ever hold office of President MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 5

6 Member Advantage at a Glance General Motors - $500 exclusive private offer on most Buick, Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. Business Owners receive a $1000 private offer on select vehicles and may also qualify for additional incentives, visit ma and click on the GM logo to find out more. UPS Savings Program & YRC Freight - UPS discounts of up to 36% on a broad portfolio of shipping services including air letters & packages, ground shipments, international imports and exports. Savings of at least 70% on less-than-truckload shipments 150 lbs. or more with UPS Freight and YRC Freight. Please visit or call MEMBERS ( ) for more information. TransFirst (formerly Solveras) - Complete payment solutions with proven savings of 16% per year average. Web/mobile tools, credit card and echeck processing, check services and more. Free "Savings Analysis" offered to NAHB members by calling or visit NAHB. Dell - Up to 30% off on top of the line Dell computers. Call and Mention NAHB or visit Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance call or visit Hertz - Up to 20% off on rental cars and FREE Gold Plus Rewards membership. Visit nahb or call and use CDP# Avis - Up to 25% off rental cars and FREE Avis Preferred Service membership at or call and use AWD code G Budget - Up to 20% off rental cars and FREE Budget Fastbreak at or call and use BCD code Z Hewlett Packard - Discounts: 9% notebooks, 5% printers/scanners, 7% handhelds, 12% workstations, 16% servers, 12% storage, 6% third party options (over 10,000 items), plus free ground shipping. To place your order call and mention pass code "NAHB" or visit Office Depot - 10% off all delivery orders. Free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Call mention NAHB membership or visit Omaha Steaks - Save 10% off all online promotions. This discount is in addition to any online specials. Endless Vacation Rentals - 25% discount on over 200,000 vacation rentals worldwide. Destinations include the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe & more. Call and Mention you are a NAHB Member at time of reservation or go to Wyndham Hotel Group - 15% off the best available rate at over 7,400 hotels, resorts. Mention ID at time of reservation Go to and click on the Wyndham logo to find out more FTD - 20% off floral arrangements and gifts at or call 800.SEND.FTD use code NAHB Career Center % off of standard rates for job posting & 15% off other HR services Associated Petroleum Products (APP) - Members can earn $0.015 for EVERY gallon purchased using the APP Fuel Card program. Visit to enroll or call , Option 6 & mention NAHB for more information MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 6

7 HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO 1199 Main Avenue, Suite 234, Durango, CO (970) PLEASE COMPLETE BOTH SIDES OF APPLICATION MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM New Member Renewal Add Affiliates MAIN CONTACT INFORMATION Please print the following information as you would like it to appear in the Member Directory: Company Name Preferred Phone Number ( ) Contact Name Title Website Address: www. **ADDITIONAL INFO will NOT be published for consumers for Member and HBASC use only Mailing Address City, State, ZIP Cell Number (if different from Preferred) ( ) Fax Number ( ) Would you like to receive text alerts for upcoming events? Yes No Address Facebook Address CONSENT & PRIVACY POLICY: I understand that by providing my mailing address, address, and telephone numbers, I consent to receive communications from the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado, the Colorado Association, and the National Association of Home Builders via U.S. Mail, , telephone, or fax at those numbers/locations. I further understand the HBASC does not sell, trade or disclose personal information to third parties, and that information provided is for membership purposes unless specified otherwise. MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS Please select your Member Classification and Categories below: I. Builder/Developer Circle ONE activity that best describes your company s primary business (for NAHB Classification): A Single Family Spec./Tract Building D Multifamily Building/Ownership (Rental Units) H Commercial Building (Own Account) B1 Single Family General Contracting E Multifamily General Contracting I Commercial General Contracting B2 Single Family Custom Building F Remodeling Residential J Land Development C Multifamily Building (Condo/Co-op Units) G Remodeling Commercial K Manufacturing of Modular/Panelized/Log Homes How many housing units do you start annually? Please circle ONE: A 0 Units C Units E Units B 1-10 Units D Units F Over 500 Units II. Associate Member (all other business types except Builder or Developer) Please list up to 3 categories that you would like to be listed under in our Member Directories: III. Affiliate Member As of January 31, 2014, HBASC allows each business membership to include two affiliate Members with each membership. See next page ADDITIONAL BUSINESS INFO The HBASC works closely with local, state, and national government officials to ensure that fair and reasonable construction and housing guidelines are in place. Information is confidential, and is used only for statistical analysis to help strengthen our lobbying efforts. Years in Business: # of EMPLOYEES: Enter the total paid employees, include the member in the total figure Please circle your Approximate Annual $ Volume: A $500,000 or Less C $1 Million to $5 Million E $10 Million and Above B $500,000 to $1 Million D $5 Million to $10 Million 2014 MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 7

8 GET INVOLVED Past experience has shown that members who become active in the HBASC reap the most returns for their investment. In other words you get out of it what you put into it. One of the best ways to become involved is to participate on committees. Please indicate your interests below: Events Committee Golf Tournament Membership Committee Parade of Homes Committee Government Affairs Committee Education Committee DUES SCHEDULE Annual 3-in-1 Membership Dues: Builder/Developer Member $426 OR Associate Member $476* *All annual dues amounts include a $20 voluntary contribution to State Political Action Committees (PACs). If you do not wish to make this contribution, please contact the HBASC office. Your annual dues amount also includes membership dues to the Colorado Association of Home Builders and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Dues payments to the HBA are NOT deductible as charitable contributions for federal tax purposes. However, a portion of your dues payments MAY be deductible as an ordinary & necessary business expense. Monthly payment plans available upon request. AFFILIATE MEMBERS: Please complete this for the your 2 free affiliate members. Additional affiliate members my join for $25 per year on a separate form. They will be listed as a member, will receive all member mailings and notice of upcoming meetings and events, have access to all benefits of the 3-in-1 membership including discounts and website access, and are allowed to serve on local committees. If you would like to sign up any Affiliate members, please list below: Affiliate Name: Phone Affiliate Name: Phone MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT CODE OF ETHICS: Members of the Home Builders Association subscribe to the following Code of Ethics: Members shall consistently seek to provide better values for the customers they serve. Members shall at all times share their knowledge with fellow members and the public in the best interest of those they serve. Members shall not obtain any business by means of fraudulent statements or by use of implications unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability. Members shall comply, both in spirit and letter, with rules and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety and progress of the community. Members shall not perform or cause to be performed any act which would tend to reflect on or bring into disrepute any party of the industry served by this Association. MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT: By signing this application, I agree to abide by the By-Laws, Rules and Regulations of the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado (HBASC), the Colorado Association of Home Builders (CAHB) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). I further agree to comply with the HBASC s Code of Ethics. I acknowledge that by joining the HBASC, I am also a member of CAHB, and NAHB. If the company s membership becomes inactive or terminated for any reason, I agree to immediately discontinue use of any and all HBASC logos, as well as that of CAHB and NAHB. Builder members agree to pay a $30 per permit assessment during the membership year at each renewal date per Sec. 9.1 of CAHB Bylaws. Applicant Signature Date Sponsor Name/Company (member who referred you) PAYMENT INFORMATION **FOR HBASC USE ONLY** Builder $426 Associate $476 Affiliate $25 (First two free) Total Amount Enclosed Payment must accompany all applications. Annual dues are non-refundable upon membership approval. Checks payable to HBASC, and all major credit cards are accepted. Due to the new Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), we can no longer accept credit cards via mail or fax. To pay with your credit card, please call the HBASC at (970) Dues Amt. Pmt. Method Date Rec d PIN # Company ID Constant Contact Website Listing Pac HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST COLORADO 1199 Main Avenue, Suite 234, Durango, CO (970) office@hbasc.com MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS GUIDE Page 8