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1 Dear Prospective Member, President Lawrence Hansen Maritime Insurance Group President Elect Mark Pekarske Pekarske Builders Secretary Kari Johnsrud UnitedOne Credit Union Treasurer Chad Zeller Schenck SC Directors Bill Nichols Nichols Electric Paul Braun Braun Building Center Steve Ford Steve Ford State Farm Tim Petersen Maritime Plumbing & Mechanical Terry Welnicke Manitowoc Heating & Refrigeration Remodelers Council Brandon Bartow Bartow Builders Immediate Past President Dan Schneider Schneider & Schneider Construction WBA Directors Brandon Bartow, Jim Reif Mike Check, Kari Johnsrud Mike Howe, Mark Pekarske Enclosed is information on the Manitowoc County Home Builders Association (MCHBA). Please take a few minutes to read and look over the contents. Your membership with the MCHBA will enable you to become a part of the strong and growing network of building related business represented locally, statewide and nationally. The MCHBA annual dues are $475 per year. These dues are tri-tiered and break down as such: $ for local dues, $ for your state dues and $ for national dues. Members must pay dues to all three tiers each year. The MCHBA meets five months of the year, typically on the fourth Thursday of the month. These General Membership Meetings are a great way to network with fellow business people and are also informative. Each year the MCHBA hosts the Parade of Home and various other fundraising events such as the golf outing & trap shoot. Members are able to promote themselves in partnership opportunities with the MCHBA. Continuing education plays a major role within the members of the MCHBA. For this reason, the Association promotes numerous continuing educational seminars offered through the local technical college, other HBAs, the Wisconsin Builders Association and more. Please do not hesitate to call with any questions, comments or concerns. If you wish to be a guest at a MCHBA dinner please give our office a call for the next meeting date, time and location. Warmest Regards, Tracy Wiebensohn Executive Officer

2 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - You belong to three (3) associations with your paid membership! Local Manitowoc County HBA Valuable Business Contacts Annual Parade of Homes Advertising opportunities Membership Directory 5 Monthly Meetings Informative Programs Educational Seminars E-Newsletter Member Benefit Programs MCHBA office staffed with: Executive Officer State Wisconsin Builders Association Full-time Government Affairs Advocate Legal and Building Code Hotline - FREE to members Home Construction Contracts - FREE to members Full Service Insurance Agency Full-time Executive Officer & Staff Yearly Conference with Education Wisconsin Building News E-Newsletter Legislative Updates Legislative Clout National National Association Home Builders Free Publications Annual Convention & Exposition Educational Seminars Full-Time Political lobbyist Technical Assistance Legal Research & Litigation Legal Action Fund Member Benefits Program

3 What is a Builders Association Anyway? The Manitowoc County Home Builders Association, part of a three-tiered organization working locally, at the state level and nationally, proudly works to provide and expand opportunities for all consumers to have safe, quality and affordable housing. Members of the Manitowoc County Home Builders Association (MCHBA) are also members of the Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Approximately one-third of NAHB s 130,000 members are home builders and/or remodelers. The remaining members are associates working in closely related fields within the housing industry such as mortgage finance and building products and services. Manitowoc County Home Builders Association has 130 business members working in communities throughout Manitowoc County. NAHB, WBA and MCHBA all serve members in a variety of ways, which in turn benefits consumers. Through education; including business management, customer service, construction techniques and more, the association strives to improve the business performance of members. When working with a builders association member, consumers know they are working with an individual and/or company committed to professional growth. Manitowoc County Home Builders Association members have access to local, state and national resources for industry information, research and technical expertise. Through publications, trade shows, seminars, and conferences, members have exposure to the latest building products and services. With these opportunities available to them, association members can provide value-added insights and cost-saving techniques to their customers. Home Builders Care has been a focus for NAHB for many years, and it is embodied through the WBA Foundation and community service projects undertaken by MCHBA. Association members truly care about the communities in which they work and live and they have reached out to help those communities in many ways. The network of builders associations across the country strengthen communities and the industry through workforce development efforts. From encouraging youth to choose housing-related careers to retraining displaced workers, association members know that a quality, professional workforce is essential. From the federal to the local level, association members concentrate on balanced legislative, regulatory and judicial public policy. Guided by a vision of an America in which all citizens have access to housing of their choice and the opportunity to realize the American dream of homeownership, association members are dedicated to the prosperity of their industry and their communities. For more information about Manitowoc County Home Builders Association please or call or office at (920)

4 Procedure to Apply for MCHBA Membership All prospective members will need to follow the procedures below and submit their application for review by the Board of Directors. You will need to contact a MCHBA member to sponsor you. This can be anyone that is a member of the MCHBA. If you don t list a sponsor, we will assign one to you. Your completed application received at the MCHBA office. The application must list a minimum of one (1) Credit Reference and one (1) Customer Reference. An incomplete application will delay the acceptance process. Your membership dues payment received at the MCHBA office. Payment can be made by check or credit card. When paying by credit card, please add a $15 service fee. The MCHBA will need a certificate of liability insurance on file. Your insurance company will be happy to assist you with this. The certificate can be ed to mchba@lakefield.net or faxed to the MCHBA office at Once all items are received, your name will be placed in the newsletter stating you are applying for membership. At the monthly board meeting following the newsletter, your membership will be up for approval. Once received, the entire process should take no more than thirty days. However, there are exceptions. For additional questions, please contact the MCHBA office at and speak with Tracy Wiebensohn, Executive Officer. Thank you!

5 MCHBA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION 1011 South 10th St, Ste 103 * Manitowoc, WI Phone: * Fax: * mchba@lakefield.net Complete Company Name Date: Contact Name: Title: Mailing Address: Physical Address: Phone: Fax: Mobile (optional) for office use only: Website: Date Business Began: Number of Employees: Nature of Business: Name of ALL Company s Partners/Principals/Officers Credit/References (Banks, Major Suppliers, Etc.) Minimum of 1 Required Firm/Contact Street City State Zip Customer References We have performed services for: Firm/Contact Street City State Zip Membership Classification: Basic Membership Dues are $475 per year. Please check appropriate category: Builder Member: Any self-employed person, firm or corporation whose primary source of income is from the construction industry, land development or remodeling. Applicant must present copy of all valid Contractor s Licenses. Contractor Certification Number State ID# Federal ID# Contractor Qualifier # Associate Member: Any person, firm or corporation that provides services and / or products to the construction industry. All members are required to have a certificate of insurance of not less than $500,000 Business Liability and $300,000 Auto Insurance Liability. Liability Insurance Carrier (return a copy of certificate of insurance with application) MCHBA Sponsor Name (MCHBA member in good standing who encouraged you to join) Name: Business: In making this application, I agree to abide by the By-Laws and Code of Ethics and by approved actions of the Board of Directors and membership of the Manitowoc County Home Builders Association, the Wisconsin Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders of the United States. I agree that if my membership is terminated by receipt of written notification, or for non-payment, I will pay all obligations owed to the Association which were accrued prior to the date of cancellation. In the event of termination of membership in this Association, I agree to immediately discontinue the use of its insignias in any form. I understand that failure to meet any financial obligations to the Association may jeopardize my Member in Good Standing status. I understand that this membership shall be effective as of the date of the signing of this application, subject only to subsequent approval of the Board of Directors. I further understand and agree that the Association has the right to investigate all applicants, including conducting a personal interview. The named applicant below hereby authorizes Manitowoc County Home Builders Association (MCHBA) to conduct such investigation of the applicant s activities, make certain inquires and obtain credit reports as may be necessary for its determination of the applicant s financial and technical ability to meet its obligations to subcontractors and suppliers. Applicant hereby directs all credit reporting agencies and/or financial institutions to make available to the MCHBA and representatives any information in the possession of such agencies.

6 I have attached my remittance ($475.00) representing dues in the Manitowoc County Home Builders Association, Wisconsin Builders Association, and the National Association of Home Builders, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the By-Laws. If paying with credit card, please add $15 processing charge. Check : Credit Card: Name on Card: Card # Exp Date V-Code# Zip Code By signing this data sheet, I am hereby giving the MCHBA and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including the WBA and NAHB permission to transmit communications to my company and its staff using any company , telephone numbers, postal mailings or facsimile numbers. The MCHBA also has my permission to put contact information on the MCHBA website (when completed) and in the membership directory. Signature: Date: MCHBA Code of Ethics To conduct business affairs with professionalism, honesty, and skill To provide the best housing value possible through the use of quality materials, services, and construction practices backed by integrity To build and renovate homes with high standards of safety and livability To comply with the applicable industry standards as adopted by the Association To provide timely response to items covered under the applicable warranty To comply with all codes and regulations prescribed by law and government agencies for the health, safety, and progress of the community To seek to resolve business controversies through a non-litigation dispute resolution mechanism To deal fairly with respective employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and other members To support the Association in its efforts to shape sound public policy for the betterment of our industry and the people we serve To refuse to obtain any business through fraudulent means, knowing acts of omission, or by use of implications unwarranted by fact or reasonable probability To refuse to engage in copyright infringement To respect and promote the Association s mission, purposes, and activities; to refrain from acting in any manner that detracts from the Association s mission, purposes, and activities; and to refrain from acting in any manner that creates public confusion or misunderstanding regarding the mission, purposes, or activities of the Association (including false and misleading advertising or other false and misleading public statements) To use the Association logo only in conjunction with the company name that holds a membership in the Association To refuse to perform or cause to be performed any act that could reflect, discredit, or disrepute any part of the building industry and/or the Association To use construction payouts to promptly pay creditors and refuse to use the funds for other purposes To support and abide by the decisions of the Board of Directors in promoting and enforcing this Code of Ethics We assume these responsibilities freely and solemnly, mindful that they are part of our obligation as members of the Manitowoc County Home Builders Association NAHB Member Identification (ID) Coding Instructions The NAHB Member Identification (ID) Code is made up of eleven data blocks explained below. It s separate from the six-digit NAHB Membership Number given to each member. The ID Code is designed for use by NAHB and its affiliated state and local associations to provide services which respond to the challenging needs of your membership. Please note, if the requested data for a particular block is not applicable, enter a dash (-). If you don t know the exact answer for a particular block, please give your best estimate. In order for an associate member to receive the Builder Magazine they must be classified with an occupation code ranging from (A- Z). A Z or other classification code must be further defined by writing the specific occupation in the space provided. 1st BLOCK BUILDER MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS ASSOCIATE MEMBER CLASSIFICATION SUB-CONTRACTORS AND A. Single Family Builder, Speculative (Detached & Attached) L Accounting SPECIALTY TRADE CONTRACTORS B Single Family Builder, Custom M Architects, Planners, Designers, Engineers W1 Carpentry Work C Multifamily Builder - Sale Units N Attorneys, Legal Services W2 Electrical Work D Multifamily Builder/Owner - Rental Units (own account) O Computer Products or Services W3 Flooring E Multifamily Contractor - Rental or sale Units (other investors) P Financial Services W4 Landscaping F Remodeler Residential Q Insurance and Title Company W5 Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning G Remodeler Commercial R Marketing, Advertising or Public Relations W6 Roofing, Siding & Sheet Metal Work H Commercial Builders (Own Account) S Product Manufacturers & Representatives W7 All other Subcontractors I Commercial Contractor (other investors) T Property Management J Land Development U Real Estate Brokers & Agents, Retail Dealers/Distributors K Home & Building Manufacturer Y Utilities Z Other (Specify) Wholesale Dealers/Distributors RETAIL DEALERS / DISTRIBUTORS X1 Appliances V1 Appliances X2 Building Materials / Lumber V2 Building Materials, Lumber X3 Floor Coverings V3 Floor Coverings X4 Paint / Wall Coverings V4 Paint/Wall Coverings X5 Other Wholesale Dealership (Specify) V5 All other Retail Dealers 3rd & 4th BLOCKS Enter Code 1 for Builder Member Enter Code 2 for Associate Member Select second and third business activity from the list above, if applicable 2nd BLOCK 5th BLOCK Office Use Only: Date Approved: Enter the primary business activity code (A-Z) from list below Enter the members annual dollar volume of all construction/development. Choose from list below. 1 - Under $1million 2 - $1 million to $5 million 3 - $5 million to $10 million 4 - Over $10 million 6th BLOCK Enter the members annual number of residential dwelling units Choose from list below. 7th -10th BLOCKS Enter the total number of paid employees, including the member 1-0 units 2-1 to 10 units 3-11 to 25 units 4-25 to 100 units to 500 units 6 - over 500 units 11th BLOCK Enter the members business title from the list below A - President/CEO/Owner/Principal Partner C - Construction Superintendant F - Financial Manager H - Non-Managerial Personnel B - VP/General Manager D - Sales & Marketing Manager G - Other Management Personnel I - Other (Specify)