Thank you for considering membership in the HHHBA. We look forward to your involvement in our association

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1 Dear Potential Member: As president of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders Association (HHHBA) I encourage companies working in our industry to consider joining our association. Becoming a member of the HHHBA means you will have the support of a network of your peers who are also committed to excellence in the home construction business and be eligible for tangible competitive advantages. We are the voice of the residential construction industry in Hamilton-Halton advocating for the needs of our members and the home-buying public. We also contribute our voice to the work done by the Canadian Home Builders Association, which works to promote a strong and positive role for the nation s home-building industry. In addition to the advocacy work we do with municipal and provincial government, we provide ongoing communications on industry trends through our newsletter, web site and special publications. We also offer numerous professional development opportunities for our members and educational seminars for the general public. Membership benefits also include valuable discounts with supplier partners including those providing office supplies, insurance programs, cellular phone services and fuel. Social programs provide valuable networking opportunities, and the association s annual Awards of Distinction enable members to compete for recognition in categories that honour excellence in design, craftsmanship, marketing and customer service. Being a member of the HHHBA means you can proudly display our corporate logo on all of your signage and marketing materials, indicating to prospective home and condominium buyers that your company is among the best in the local industry. Your company will also be listed in our membership directory and on our association s web site ( Please take a moment to review the materials in this membership package, and the process by which your organization can join our association. Thank you for considering membership in the HHHBA. We look forward to your involvement in our association Sincerely, Nando DeCaria President

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3 COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY: PROVINCE: POSTAL CODE: PHONE: FAX NUMBER: WEBSITE: REPRESENTATIVE: ADDITIONAL REP(S): SPONSOR OF APPLICATION* BUSINESS REFERENCE:* BUSINESS REFERENCE:* Fees HST Total BUILDER/DEVELOPER $1, $2,089.37* *plus mandatory Consumer Protection Fund Fees (amount based on average number of builds in the last 3 years-see attached - base amount of $500 included in above fee) RENOVATOR $ 1, $1, ASSOCIATE $ 1, $1, Payment Method: Cheque Credit Card Circle: VISA/MC/AMEX Cardholder Name # Exp. (BUILDERS ONLY) NEW HOME WARRANTY NUMBER: CATEGORY LISTINGS (Check appropriate box{es}) Information required for Directory and Business Referrals [ ] Builder/Developer [ ] Renovator [ ] Sub-Contractor [ ] Supplier [ ] Professional PLEASE List your Trade of Product(s) or Profession etc. *Sponsor and business references must be members of a local HBA.

4 CODE OF ETHICS FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS As a member of this Association we solemnly promise and subscribe to uphold the following Code of Ethics: (a) (b) Members of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders Association believe and affirm that: 1. Home ownership by Canadian families shall be encouraged. 2. Canadian homes shall be well designed, well constructed, and well located in attractive communities, with educational, recreational, religious, and shopping facilities accessible to all. 3. Canadian homes shall be built under the free enterprise system. To achieve these goals I/We pledge allegiance to the following principles and policies: 1. Our paramount responsibility shall be to our customers, our community, and our country, and we will, at all times, follow good building practices. 2. Honesty is our guiding business policy and no member shall perform or cause to be performed any act which would tend to reflect unfavourably upon himself, another member, or upon the industry. 3. High standards of health, safety, and sanitation shall be built into every home. 4 The right to a fair return for goods and services shall be held and protected in our relations with labour and all other segments of the industry. 5. As members of a progressive industry, we encourage research to develop new materials, new building techniques, new building equipment and improved methods of home financing to the end that every home purchaser may get the greatest value possible for every dollar of investment. 6. All sound legislative proposals affecting our industry and the people we serve shall have our informed and vigorous support. 7. We assume the obligation of co-operation with one another within the framework of competitive free enterprise. We assume these responsibilities freely and are solemnly mindful that they are part of our obligations as members of the Hamilton-Halton Home Builders Association and as members of the Canadian Home Builders Association. We hereby agree to observe the Constitution and Code of Ethics of the Association and to hold the Association, its Officers and Members harmless with respect to any disciplinary actions which may be imposed as a result of future activities. DATE: SIGNATURE: It is the mandate of the Canadian Home Builders Association at all levels, local, provincial and national to provide information, promote membership and foster communication, e.g., catalogues of Members, Internet information, new products and services etc. The Applicant hereby consents to the use of the information in this Application for such purposes (banking and credit card information excepted) by all levels of the CHBA. This application is subject to approval by the Board of Directors. PLEASE INDICATED IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE OR RECEIVE FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES: [ ] SALES & MARKETING COUNCIL [ ] DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL [ ] MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE [ ] SUB-TRADES & SUPPLIERS COUNCIL [ ] HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

5 FOR BUILDER MEMBERS ONLY PROGRESSIVELY SCALED MANDATORY CONTRIBUTION TO A MAXIMUM OF $10,000 Number of units 0 units (included in membership fees) $ units $ From 6 10 units $1, From units $2, From units $3, From units $5, From units $6, From units $9, Over 200 units $10, Please note this contribution is mandatory and the any amount is over and above regular membership fees of $1, Your contribution is based on number of builds which is the sum of the yearly average of building AND development for the period of the last three years.

6 HHHBA MEMBERSHIP Values Available to Members in 2014 Office Supplies OHBA Offers special discounts on all NEBS products OHBA through Corporate Express offers up to 73% discount off 250 Strictly Business mini-cataloque items; 45% discount off all other office, computer products & catalog list price items; 25% discount off stock furniture Insurance Programs Specially designed group benefits and insurance programs just for OHBA members available from Mainway Insurance Brokers Builder s Risk & other business insurance packages available for OHBA members through Federated Insurance Membership Directory Each member in good standing gets listed free of charge in the Association s annual membership directory and on the HHHBA web page at Advertising opportunities are also available Awards of Distinction Deemed the Oscars of the home building industry, the Awards of Distinction are presented annually to the best. These awards are promoted extensively to the community at large Dinner Meetings/Social Functions Any member company in good standing has the opportunity to attend any of the Association s business and/or social functions. These functions are a great opportunity to network with peers and make new contacts in the industry. Cellular Phone OHBA through Bell Mobility offers 200 free anytime minutes plus many optional packages Fuel & Vehicle A 3 cent per litre discount off retail posted pump prices plus many extras is available through Esso Imperial Oil HHHBA through Petro Canada offers a 2.2 cent per litre discount off retail posted pump fuel prices plus 5% discount on parts & labour at participating Certi-Guard service centres Car/Truck Rentals & Leases CHBA through Budget offers 10% off economy through full size car rentals in Canada plus a 15% discount on truck rentals in Canada. Unlimited kilometers available at participating locations Product Displays Any member company in good standing has marketing opportunities to display its products and/or services to the membership at any of the Association s lunch/dinner Professional The public is encouraged to call the HHHBA office when seeking products, services, or housing to find out names of companies providing the service they are seeking, and/or to find out if their Company of choice is a member of the HHHBA. MEMBERSHIP MAKES A DIFFERENCE All HHHBA Members are also automatically members of the Ontario Home Builders Association and the Canadian Home Builders Association Please contact us at (905) or by at info@hhhba.ca for more information