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Consider Installing Locked Cabinets in Homes pg. 6 / Remodelers Need Green Education pg. 9 / Spike Potpourri pg. 10 / Introducing Our Newest Member Benefit Program pg. 11

What Makes Our Association Different? pg. 2 / Thank you, Goodbye & Good Luck pg.4

Mike Crowley, Executive Officer for the Master Builders

Association of Pierce County since 2001, announced his retirement effective October 1st, 2011. Former Tacoma Mayor and Council Member, and former downtown Tacoma retail businessman, Crowley is a longtime contributor to Tacoma’s political and economic arenas. Crowley sat on the Tacoma City Council from 1993 to 2001, finishing his time in elected office as Mayor following the departure of Brian Ebersol. He was hired on as Executive Officer for the MBA in late 2001. Since then his leadership has helped the Association navigate through many different economic climates for the past ten years. With Crowley’s guidance, the Association has received numerous national awards, created new programs, and developed connections that benefitted the MBA with local government. Crowley’s last day was September 30th and he will be missed! MBA’s Board of Directors named Tiffany Speir as the new Executive Officer beginning October 1st. Learn more about Tiffany in our November issue.

From top:Crowley’s retirement party September 30th, Crowley & member Wayne Mangan at golf tournament, Crowley 2001 to 2011 as Executive Officer.

“Mike’s sense of humor is what I like the most. No matter what the topic; no matter how much he was harassed he always has a smile on his face, he could take a joke as much as he could give one. I will miss our banter but mostly I will miss Mike. Good Luck and best wishes in your retirement.” – Susie Nelson

“Mike’s honesty, integrity and high character level are second to none. I consider it an honor to know Mike and to have worked with him during his ten years with the MBA. The MBA has been very fortunate to have had Mike as its Executive Officer. He will be truly missed.” - Bob Coyne

Executive Officer Mike Crowley RetiresThe Master Builders Association thanks Crowley for ten years of service and hard work.

October 2011Volume 19 Number X

Rick Hjelm, Phase II General Contractor, Inc.

What Makes Our Association Different?

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For years I have attended the Building Industry Association of

Washington Board Meetings as a representative for the Master Builders

Association. Over and over people ask me the same questions. What are you guys doing over there and how does our association do the same? The truth is, as an Association and its members are pretty committed to working together to achieve goals. This unity has gotten us through the past few years and will continue us on a strong path for the future. A great example of how our members can come together was our first Annual Chili Cook-Off held September 18. Our Board of Directors and Strategic Plan was looking for a low-cost, high impact incentive for members to learn more about our member benefit partners. After a lot of brainstorming, we emerged with a very successful and fun event.

This event could not have been done without the help of our Committee and Council members who volunteered to make the chili and take the opportunity to promote themselves, and the hard work of Committee Chair Cathi Mahan. I would also like to thank the evening’s drink sponsor AAA Kartak Glass & Closet Corp. Thank you to our Committees and Councils for participating:

Hot Red Exec’s – Executive CommitteeMethane Momma’s –TRC CommitteeRC Islanders – Remodelors™ CouncilDas PR Kommittee – PR CommitteeDarren’s DPC Diablo’s – Design Professionals CouncilCowboy Up – Membership Committee/Spike ClubRegulatory Rowdies – Legislative Strategy Committee/Affordable Housing Council

There were also many Benefit Partners in attendance. Please take a look at their discounts, programs and rebates in Joe Zehnder’s article this month or by logging onto mbapierce.com.

So many members put time into creating this successful event. It’s not something you see at every association. The energy in the room was exciting, and it was one of our best attended events of the entire year. I encourage you to attend our next meeting on October 18th at the Varsity Grill. The PR Committee will be holding an Oktoberfest networking event, with games and prizes. RSVP today!

Creativity Booth/Decor Winner: Cowboy Up!Kent Arola, Ernie Dittman & Joe Zehnder.

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MBA Staff

Executive CommitteeRick Hjelm, CGR/CR

President

Local DirectorsSean Comfort, Carolin

Fast, Ron Hendrickson, Joe Maxwell, Cathi Mahan,

Bob McClellan, Steve Novotny, Gary Patterson,

Steve Shattuck CGR/CAPS, Kurt Wilson, Tim Yokes,

Duke York CGR/CAPS, Joe Zehnder

State DirectorsKent Arola, Josh Dunn, Mike

Fast CGR, Dan Garber, Steve Garitone, Dave Graff,

Rick Hjelm CGR, Carrie Litowitz, Susie Nelson, Matt Rock, Laureen Skrivan, Rick

Yorkk

National DirectorsBob Camp, Mike Fast CGR,

Lyle Fox, Carrie Litowitz, Tom O’Connor

Board of Directors

MBA Mission StatementThe Master Builders Association of Pierce County is an organization consisting of home building professionals and related service providers. We promote the interests of the home building industry through membership involvement, legislative action, networking and education while striving to maintain the highest ethical standards.

Volume 19, Number 10, Dimensions is published 12 times per year: monthly in Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. by the Master Builders

Association of Pierce County, 1120 Pacific Ave, Suite 301, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Copyright 2010 by Master Builders Association of Pierce County. Opinions expressed are

those of the authors or persons quoted and not necessarily those of the MBA. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without written permission from the publisher.

Lifetime DirectorsDan Abercrombie, Al Berger, Terry Brink, Rick Brunaugh,

Robert Camp, Bud Crest, Sean Comfort, Bob Coyne, Ray Dally,

Bob Denomy, Jeff Edwards, Mike Fast, CGR, Lyle Fox, Steve Garitone, Dave Graff, Buzz

Grant, Glen Graham, Harold Hansen, Dave Hendrickson, Clem Johnson, Rebecca Jones, David Kelly, David Litowitz, Todd Lord, Bob Lund, Ann McLaren, Bob

Mickey, John Miller, Merrit Nelson, Susie Nelson, Les Rhea, William

Schuur, Jr., John Slott, Pat Steffan, William Triquart, Doug

Vieselmeyer, Dick Wegner, Rick Yorkk, Jim Yurina, Joe Zelazny

Lifetime State DirectorsRobert Camp, Don Cash, Lyle

Fox, Steve Garitone, John Slott

Official Publication of: Master Builders Association of Pierce County1120 Pacific Ave., Ste. 301, Tacoma, WA 98402

Phone: (253) 272-2112 Fax: (253) 383-1047www.mbapierce.com [email protected]

Tiffany Speir- ext. 104 Executive Officer

Kawehi Papalimu, CGA, CGP- ext. 105Events & Education Director

Shawn Hoey- ext. 101 Government Affairs Manager

Kim Taylor- ext. 103Member Benefits DirectorLaura Haworth- ext. 102

Communications/Marketing Manager

Best Tasting- Das PR Kommittee Kasey Petersen & Linda and Gary Patterson

Team/Spirit- Darren’s DPC Diablo’s Darren Dickerson, Billi Jo Hyland, Tim Reding,

Stephanie Stead & Justin Souers & Valerie Zorn

Lifetime National DirectorsRobert Camp, Ray Dally,

Mike Fast, CGR, Lyle Fox, Jim Yurina

Regulatory Rowdies served up three chili dishes in their area including a bacon chili

Duke YorkVice President Treasurer

Sue Zimmerman2nd Vice President

Joe MaxwellVice President Secretary

Gary PedersenImmediate Past President

Mike CrowleyThank You, Goodbye and Good Luck!

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The Master Builders has been part of my life for the past ten years

and it is truly hard to leave such an inspirational group. Through good times and bad, the Master Builders

has given me a lot of great memories. When I first stepped into the role of Executive Officer, I was very pleased to be a part of an industry that shares my view that everyone should be able to own their own home. As I learned more about the inside workings of the Association, I was impressed by the dedication many of our volunteers have to support the MBA in working with local government to help builders keep homes affordable for the consumer. I’m most proud of the political stature the MBA has in Pierce County and feel that I had influence in creating that. This is a good organization with a great staff-please continue to support it. While Tiffany may not have my affinity for sweater vests (At one board meeting someone asked Mike Fast how many vests he thought I owned, his answer was “all of them”.) I know she will lead this association well. I could not think of a better successor. You have a strong staff behind her as well, who have made my job much easier! As I said before it hasn’t always been easy. When Duke York was encouraged to run for President he was assured that his year would contain nothing but blue skies. After about six months and numerous encounters with the then leadership at BIAW he left me a very short voice mail saying only “blue skies my a_ _”. Still, we’ve been through a lot together as an Association and I look forward to seeing what you can do in the future. Thank you to everyone who attended my farewell party on September 30th. It meant a lot to me to see so many faces, especially those of you who are already retired that came by! I am excited to be joining you. For those of you who weren’t able to attend I still plan on being involved in the community and on a smaller level MBA, so please feel free to say hi anytime. Thank you.

“Don’t let Mike hold your raffle tickets – and don’t ask me why!” - Dave Graff

“The MBA has benefitted from Mike’s talents and standing in our community during his time at MBA. He brought the association to a new level and cultivated a strong staff that will keep MBA in good stead into the future. Mike will be missed by our members as well as those who worked with him as elected leaders and industry allies. “- Rick Hjelm

“Interesting math at times and sweater vests. That is all Mike and I have to say. Thank you Mike! Best wishes to you.” - Michael and Carolin Fast

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Listed below are the candidate endorsements by the MBA of Pierce County for the 2011 General Election on November 8. Watch for your absentee ballots, and get out and vote!

Lakewood: Marie Barth (Pos. 6) Paul Bocchi (Pos. 7) Puyallup: Nicole Martineau (At Large) Tom Swanson (Dist. 3 Pos. 1) Sumner: Jon Swanson (Pos. 4)

Tacoma: Karen Smitherman (Pos. 1) Lauren Walker (Pos. 3) David Boe (At Large Pos. 7) Ryan Mello (At Large Pos. 8) University Place: Kent Keel (Pos. 2) Chris Nye (Pos. 6) Howard Lee (Pos. 7) Metro Parks Board Commissioner: Erik Hanberg, Pos. 5

2011 Election Endorsements

Through the efforts of the Pierce County Affordable Housing Council, MBA’s political action committee, the MBA identifies and recommends candidates who demonstrate a willingness to recognize the importance of new housing to local economies, local communities, and to local government revenues. For more information about the endorsement process, please contact

Tiffany Speir at 272-2112 ext. 104.

January 12DPC- Expand Your Marketing with

Professionally Produced Photography with Roger Turk, Northlight Photography

February 9DPC- Design Concepts Open House York Enterprises, Karen Hirschman Designs, Parker Drafting Service,

Athena Milan Interiors 1215 S Union, Tacoma

March 8DPC- Tech Tips to Increase Your

Business with Tessa Miller, Business Examiner

April 12DPC- Gourmet Kitchen & Cooking Show

at Albert Lee Appliance Tacoma

May 10DPC- Floor Covering Express 3143 Bridgeport Way W, University Place

July 12DPC- BBQ Picnic & Potluck

Location TBD

November 3Basics of Building

November 15General Membership Meeting,Twisted Tuesday Networking

Location: Savi Day Spa

November 15-16Advanced Green: Building Science

November 17CPR/First Aid

November 17-18Advanced Green: Project

Management

December 8 Elected Officials Reception

Location: MBA Office

December 15Black Tie, Blue Jeans

Celebration & Installationof Officers

Location: Fircrest Golf Club

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Associate member to the MBA and YOU get $50 per new member to apply to your MBA Membership Renewal. Recruit 2 members; get $100 towards your dues! Recruiters may earn up to $200 towards their next MBA renewal. Who do you know or are already doing business with that should join MBA? Need excellent health insurance programs? What about the GRIP Retro Program that can save you money on premiums paid to L&I AND potentially get you a refund? What about a 22% discount with Verizon Wireless? Let the companies you do business with know about the MBA!

Prescription drug abuse

is an epidemic in Washington state.

There are more deaths annually from prescription drug abuse than from meth, cocaine, and heroin combined. What’s causing this epidemic? Drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, and Methadone are now commonly prescribed for pain. Painkillers offer relief to millions of Americans but present a hidden danger. These kinds of prescription drugs are called “opiates.” The American Heritage Dictionary defines “opiate” as a sedative narcotic, “[C]ontaining opium or one or more of its natural or synthetic derivatives.” In a way, these drugs are the cousins of a better known—and more feared— drug: heroin. But unlike heroin, most people don’t know how potentially addicting and dangerous prescription opiates can be. Some recreational users crush prescription painkillers and then ingest them in order to bypass the time-release function of the medications. This provides a somewhat immediate, and sometimes deadly, high. When overdosed, prescription painkillers can cause a significant decrease in lung function and death. They can also be lethal when they’re combined with other prescribed or over-the-counter drugs. High-profile deaths include actor Heath Ledger, who died from a lethal combination of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine. Teenagers are increasingly experimenting with drugs commonly found in their parents’ medicine cabinets. According to the Healthy Youth Survey, 12 percent of 12th graders used prescription pain medications to get high in the past 30 days. The same survey also shows that an alarming number of younger kids experiment with these drugs. That’s why it’s critical to learn how to properly safeguard and dispose of your medications. It is all too easy for a substance intended to help us to cause us harm. If medicines are kept in the home, they

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Client Child Safety- Consider Installing Locked Cabinets in Homes

need to be kept under lock and key. Whether you are a remodeler or new home builder, consider installing a locked cabinet in the home where prescription drugs can be safely stored. It’s an inexpensive way to look out for your clients for the long run. For more information, go to the WA Attorney General’s Office page about the issue at http://www.atg.wa.gov/page.aspx?id=23610

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Detached: Aug. ‘11 Av. New Hm. Price = $250,813 / Median New Hm. Price = $237,168 Av. New Hm. Cost per Sq. Ft. = $100.25 (down 24% from 8/10) Attached (new & existing): Aug. ‘11 Av. Hm. Price = $159,769 / Median Hm. Price = $148,000 / New Av. Cost Per Sq. Ft. = $164.23 (down 17% from 8/10)

Aug. ‘11 Average Lot Price = $45,045 / Median Lot Price = $40,244 / Av. Lot = 18% of Av. Home Price Med. Lot = 17% of Med. Home Price Av. Foreclosed SF Home Price: $177,867 (45.4% of existing homes / 49% of all homes for sale) Source: RealEstats (360-693-6525)

AUG. ‘11 YTD ‘11 AUG. ‘10 YTD ‘10 PIERCE COUNTY

Lots Created 0 121 3 319 SF Base / Custom 56 / 32 470 / 215 27 / 53 537 / 355 Addition / Remodel 54 / 14 254 / 56 30 / 5 258 / 38

Duplex / Man. / TownHouse 0 / 4 / 0 24 / 75 / 0 0 / 11 / 0 6 / 77 / 0 BONNEY LAKE

SF / Add-Remodel 8 / 0 45 / 12 3 / 2 62 / 18 MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 0 0 / 1

DUPONT SF / Add-Remodel 1 / 2 29 / 11 7 / 3 81 / N/A MF / Manufactured 0 / NA 3 / NA 1 / N/A 1 / N/A

EDGEWOOD SF / Add-Remodel 0 / 5 1 / 22 1 / 4 NA / NA MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 NA / NA 0 / 0 NA / NA

FIFE SF / Add-Remodel 1 / NA 4 / NA 1 / N/A 17 / N/A MF / Manufactured NA / NA NA / NA N/A / N/A N/A / N/A

GIG HARBOR SF / Add / Remodel 4 / 1 44 / 10 1 / 1 19 / 6 MF / Manufactured 0 / 0 10 / 0 0 / NA 11 / NA

LAKEWOOD SF / Add-Remodel 4 / 21 26 / 143 0 / 0 16 / 144 MF / Manufactured 1 / NA 4 / NA 0 / N/A 6 / N/A

TACOMA SF / Add-Remodel 17 / 50 117 / 432 11 / 0 / 45 118 / 4 / 427 MF / Manufactured 1 / 0 1 / 0 0 / 0 1 / 0

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“Wine”ing Their Way to Walla WallaWhat a great membership

drive! From January 1 to September 30, MBA recruiters were hard at work recruiting their way on board the MBA luxury motor coach on their way to Walla Walla! Congratulations go to Kent Arola (Wind River Homes), Cathi Mahan (Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate-Pacific Commons), Ernie Dittmann (ServiceMaster of Tacoma), Duke York (York Enterprises), Sue Zimmerman (Horiuchi Zimmerman Bartels, P.S.), Joe Zehnder (McGavick Graves P.S.), Rick Hjelm (Phase II General Contractors Inc.) and Billie Jo Hyland (Hyland Cabinetworks Inc.)

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September Recruiter Rewards WinnerDrumroll Please ….The September Recruiter Reward goes to Billie Jo Hyland of Hyland Cabinetworks Inc.

Congratulations Billie Jo, you won two tickets to

the MBA October General Membership Meeting – Oktoberfest and two additional beverage tickets! That’s a $60 value! Billie Jo recruited 1 new member in September and won a prize – have you recruited anyone lately? October’s Recruiter Rewards Prize from Hertz Rental will have you driving around in style! For each new member you recruit, you will get one entry into a drawing to win a free three-day

weekend rental from any of Hertz’s Western Washington locations!

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Remodelors™ Council Meetings

I would like to thank our September Remodelors™ Council Meeting sponsor Devin Rosen at Water

Concepts. Thank you!

Our next meeting will be held at Albert Lee Appliances (4124 Tacoma Mall Blvd., Tacoma) on October 25th. Join us for a recap of the Tour of Remodeled Homes, networking and more. RSVP to Kawehi Marshall at [email protected] or 253.272.2112 ext. 105.


Remodelers need Green Education

Now more than ever it is time to start re-evaluating our craft and

to make sure we are offering the most value to our client’s remodels. Which makes me ask, why haven’t so many of us considered building green?

With the pressing need to increase energy and resource conservation, green remodeling is quickly gaining in popularity. We also have one of the longest standing green programs here at MBA of Pierce County with our Built Green® program. A home can be considered green when energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, sustainable or recycled products, and indoor air quality considerations are incorporated into the process of home building. The increased availability of education to builders and remodelers, growing consumer awareness and the increasingly popular market for sustainable, environmentally friendly and recycled building products has created a huge need for green buildings in your business. According to a recent survey, more than half of the members of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), who build 85 percent of the homes in this country, were incorporating green practices into the development, design and construction of new homes by the end of 2007. The Certified Green Professional through NAHB is an exclusive designation is designed to teach building industry professionals strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options. When you become a CGP, you gain a greater understanding of techniques, knowledge of methods to achieve higher energy efficiency, marketing and sales tools specifically tailored to the green building, and the business practices that foster success. You’ll

be able to demonstrate to consumers the enhanced environmental impact, increased performance and health benefits of green homes to potential buyers. Earning the CGP shows customers your commitment to staying current with industry innovations- including green building. Builders, remodelers, and other industry professionals must have at least two years of building industry experience to apply for the Certified Green Professional designation. I encourage all of you to look into the profitability of adding green building to your business. The MBA currently has openings in classes this November that can help you reach your green building goals. Contact Kawehi Marshall today for more information at 253.272.2112 ext. 105 or see this month’s inserts to register today!

November 15-16:Advanced Green: Building Science

November 17-18:Advanced Green: Project Management

The increased availability of education to builders and remodelers, growing consumer awareness and the increasingly popular market for sustainable, environmentally friendly and recycled building products has created a huge need for green buildings in your business.

Put your membership to work now.Money-saving discounts that benefit your business, your employees, and your family

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There is much to report on in Spike land, hence the reference to

potpourri. First, thank you to all the

members who participated in the Chili Cook-Off on September 20th. It was a great event with much member camaraderie. The Membership and Spike Committees won the prize for Most Creative, the PR Committee won the prize for Best Chili, and the Design Professionals Council took home the prize for Team Spirit. Kudos to Cathi Mahan for heading up this event. Besides the tremendous member camaraderie and friendly competition, there was much to learn from the numerous Member Benefit Partners who set up booths and provided loads of information concerning the benefits they offer to our members. Many of the Member Benefits Partners provided generous raffle items to boot. The Member Benefit Partners included: EPK/Capital Benefit Services representing the BIAW Health Trust; the Group Retrospective Insurance Program (GRIP); Approach Management Services; SMART Education Centers; Colonial Life; Associated Petroleum Products; Building Industry Association of Washington; BIAW Rebate Program; Sunset Chevrolet (GM $500 rebate); Titus Will Chevrolet @ Parkland (GM $500 rebate); Lowe’s Home Improvement – Puyallup; Paychex; Liberty Mutual Insurance; Hertz Rental; Office Depot; Home Builder Purchasing Program; Staples Advantage; and TalentWise. We appreciate your participation. Second, the continued efforts of our members in the recruitment of new members should be recognized. As of late September, there are: 37 Spike Candidates, i.e. members who have recruited at least one person, but less than six; 13 Spike Members working their way to achieving Life Spike status, which is achieved at 25 Spike credits; and 46 Life Spikes. And, two of our Life Spikes have more than 500 Spike credits – Dave Graff with 584 and Steve Garitone with 507.75. Thank you to all you recruiters as your efforts are essential in maintaining and continuing to improve the association. Finally, we are presently planning our annual Spike Party, which will actually take place in January 2012 to avoid the busy upcoming holiday season. On Saturday, January 21st we are going to have an evening social at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (located at 9th and Broadway in

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downtown Tacoma) and attend the hilarious show: Late Nite Catechism: ‘Til Death Do Us Part. The show offers lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and Last Rites, including a wacky version of The Newlywed Game. So, bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the feistiest couples counselor around. Created in 1993, this is the longest continuously running show in Chicago history, and the longest one-character comedy in off-Broadway history. We are fortunate to have the show here in Tacoma and we hope you will join us.

On Saturday, January 21st we are going to have an evening social at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (located at 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma) and attend the hilarious show: Late Nite Catechism: ‘Til Death Do Us Part.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MBA’S NEWEST MEMBER BENEFIT PROGRAM

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This is a fantastic offer from Associated Petroleum with two options for members to

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Sign up NOW by contacting Dennis Gregory, our MBA Sales Representative at Associated

Petroleum at (253) 606-3092 or at [email protected]

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Each member will work with Associated Petroleum Products (APP) to develop the best fuel plan to meet its needs. Current APP customers will be handled on a case by case scenario.

Option ABased on monthly purchases (in gallons) you may qualify for a portion or all of your yearly MBA dues to be paid. Member must be in the fuel program for 12 months, dues will be paid for renewal year.

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In addition every gallon purchased under this option will earn the MBA of Pierce County $0.02/gal paid in a quarterly rebate.

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THANKS FOR RENEWING*

*As of 8/31/11

Members 65 + YearsMiller Building Enterprises, Inc.

Members 30 to 34 YearsCaliber Company, Inc.

Members 20 to 24 YearsBank of America Merrill LynchBanner BankChoice Carpentry Inc.

Members 15 to 19 YearsBerg Equipment & Scaffolding Co, Inc.Brunette MasonryCastle Custom Mechanical LLCDon Olson ConstructionLakewood Plumbing, Inc.Pacific Concrete Construction, Inc.

Members 10 to 14 YearsAlphase Interiors, Inc.Brink Painting & Construction LLC/RESTORUCodel Entry Systems, Corp.Frank & Sons ConstructionHomeStreet Bank

Johnson & Maddox Construction Co., Inc.Monarch PlumbingPeninsula Light CompanySecoma Fence, Inc.Steelhead Communications Inc.Valley Furnace, Inc.

Members 5 to 9 YearsAdvanced Build NWContour CountertopsEcosolaire’Gibson, Wise, and Graham, LLCGray Lumber CompanyK & M Wholesale Distribution, Inc.MaxCARE of Washington, Inc.Northwest Heritage Group, Inc.Pacific Bay, Inc.Parker Pacific, Inc.Pipe Guys, TheSteve Franich Plumbing

Members 2 to 4 YearsCatherine Shively Interior DesignerD.W.F. DrywallEvergreen Fire & SecurityInsulation NorthwestLangseth Environmental Services, Inc.Limited Energy Service Inc.Looker & Associates Inc.Reeder Management Inc.Road Runner Striping, Inc.SMCI Corporation

Members First YearDanard Electric Inc.Precision Utilities & Excavating, Inc.Rainbow International RestorationSERVPRO of Tacoma

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