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Chairman's Letter
Update on BUILD-PAC Fundraising for 2008
Dear BUILD-PAC Contributor,
I hope this summer brings you a fresh and bright outlook to your future. It is interesting the character that a troubling industry can bring out in our members. I continue to be in awe of the outpouring of support that BUILD-PAC has seen over the last six months. Over the years I think we have been successful in articulating to the activist in NAHB the importance of BUILD-PAC and we continue to reach out globally to our members. To date we have raised more than $3 million and we are well positioned to run through the end of the year to reach the $5 million cycle goal.
Even in troubled times, the NAHB membership continues to step up to the plate by providing tremendous financial support to BUILD-PAC. Below are a few of our recent accomplishments to date:
- More than 400 new members have been recruited to our newest contributor club, Century Club.
- More than 26 BUILD-PAC fundraisers are planned in states through the end of October.
- Capitol Club is holding strong with 140 members.
- Platinum Club membership has reached 57 members.
- Gold Key Club remains the largest with 870 members.
- Our Silent Auction event during Spring Board raised over $75,000 in contributions to the PAC.
- Ryder Cup Door Raffle raised over $25,000 for the PAC.
Those of you who attended Spring Board in Washington, DC know that BUILD-PAC put on a fundraiser in the form of a Silent Auction. The response to this fundraiser was so positive that BUILD-PAC has decided to host another fundraiser at Fall Board in San Diego, California. BUILD-PAC will be hosting a fundraiser on the U.S.S. Midway, a decommissioned aircraft carrier, which overlooks the beautiful cost of Southern California! This fundraiser will be combined with the club events and more information will be distributed to members in July.
That is the good news. We do however have some significant challenges that face us. We still only have less than 2.5% of our membership that contribute to BUILD-PAC. That is an embarrassing statistic considering each and every one of us in the industry is directly affected by what BUILD-PAC does. That is what I would challenge each and every one of you to do, go out and recruit one member, send 10 letters to your peers in support of BUILD-PAC, and talk at your local Association to the importance of BUILD-PAC.
One of our main goals this year and every year is to build the base of our membership. You know as well as I do that it is more powerful if a campaign is run with 10,000 $50contributors then if it is run by one $500,000 contributor. Our high dollar contributors are still vital to our success but we must increase the contributor base at all levels to grow the PAC. I ask for your help to increase our contributor base at the local level.
Thanks in advance for your help and keep the faith.
Ed Brady
2008 BUILD-PAC Chair
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Support Housing Stimulus Legislation ACT NOW!
Congress is in the process of considering vitally important housing stimulus legislation. While our industry has been tireless in its efforts to underscore for lawmakers how seriously impacted we have been in this historic downturn, Congress' first instinct is always to delay the process, or do nothing to address it.
Please take a few moments right now to pick up the phone and call those lawmakers. Let your Senators and Representatives know how the housing downturn is impacting your community, your business and your employees. Tell them to stop delaying and pass a housing stimulus bill by the Fourth of July!
House and Senate lawmakers need to hear from us right now. They need to know that the industry is still hurting and that the housing market is still having a detrimental effect on the communities in their congressional district.
For more information on the housing stimulus legislation and how you can voice your support on Capitol Hill, please click here. [return to top]
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Save the Date for the BUILD-PAC Fall Board Fundraiser on the U.S.S. Midway
BUILD-PAC is proud to announce that it will be hosting a fundraiser aboard the USS Midway on Thursday, Sept. 25 while NAHB is in San Diego, Calif. holding its annual Fall Board Meeting.
Members will enjoy a dinner and reception while they view the beautiful Pacific Ocean and coast of Southern California!
Details to follow!
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BUILD-PAC's Spring Board Silent Auction
On Thursday, May 1, BUILD-PAC hosted an exciting fundraising opportunity for our members during the Spring Board Meeting in Washington D.C. At the BUILD-PAC Silent Auction members had the opportunity to bid on various destination vacation packages, sporting event tickets, memorabilia, electronics, and jewelry in order to help us meet our $5,000,000 goal. BUILD-PAC is pleased to report with your help we were able to raise over $75,000!
The auction was so successful BUILD-PAC is planning to do it again at the 2009 IBS in Las Vegas. There are plenty of opportunities for members to get involved.
Please help BUILD-PAC by either spreading the word to your local membership or by donating an auction item. All those who donate an auction item will receive recognition in the event program and at the event.
If you would like to participate or would like more information on this event please contact Cara Mason, BUILD-PAC Membership Fundraising Manager at 800-368-5242 x8486, or e-mail her at cmmason@nahb.com.
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Do It FORE BUILD-PAC
The winner has been chosen! Congratulations to George Houtman of South Dakota.
George donated an extra $100 to BUILD-PAC and received two International Pavilion Tickets to the 2008 Ryder Cup, Sept. 16-21, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky and a $500 Airline Gift Certificate.
Congratulations also go to Frank Williams, Executive Officer BIA Southern California — Baldy View Chapter for winning the 2008 Do it FORE BUILD-PAC EO Challenge. Frank sold more than 30 tickets for the Ryder Cup Premium. This fundraising opportunity sponsored by BUILD-PAC and the HBA of Kentucky helped to raise more than $20,000 for BUILD-PAC. Thank you to all those who made this program a huge success.
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BUILD-PAC's Newest Club!!!
Century Club
Under the direction of NAHB 2008 President Sandy Dunn and BUILD-PAC Chair Ed Brady, the “Century Club” was unveiled at 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando as the new contributor club of BUILD-PAC.
NAHB Members can become part of the new contributor club by contributing $100 a year to BUILD-PAC. The Century Club is a great way to get new contributors involved in BUILD-PAC and to educate them about the importance of protecting the housing industry on Capitol Hill.
If you would like more information about the “Century Club” please contact BUILD-PAC staff!
As of June 1, Century Club was standing strong with over 400 new contributors. BUILD-PAC's goal this year is to recruit 1,000 new Century Club contributors!
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Women-to-Women a Sucess!
BUILD-PAC would like to recognize the NAHB Women’s Council for its successful fundraising efforts during the 2008 Women-to-Women BUILD-PAC Drive.
The council joined together to raise more than $35,000. This commitment on the part of an NAHB Council is exactly what we need to reach our 2008 cycle goal of $5 million. The NAHB Women’s Council recognizes the importance of BUILD-PAC and its role in fighting for our legislative success on Capitol Hill.
Thank you to all the champions who participated and a special thank you to Alicia Huey for raising more than $9,000 in NEW money for BUILD-PAC.
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Peer-to-Peer Program: Success Continues in 2008
In 2007 BUILD-PAC launched a new approach to fundraising with a successful pilot peer-to-peer program. The peer-to-peer program relies on the commitment of a select number of NAHB members, BUILD-PAC Champions, who attend a day and a half training session and solicit on behalf of BUILD-PAC. Thus far more than 80 NAHB members have become BUILD-PAC Champions, and we cannot thank them enough for their time, commitment and determination.
The success of this peer-to-peer, or member-to-member, effort has been overwhelming. Since the
 pilot program, NAHB has conducted two additional peer-to-peer trainings this year, one with the Women’s Council and another one with the Associates Council.
The Women’s Council surpassed their goal of raising $35,000 in new donations and the Associates are well on their way of surpassing their goal of raising $100,000 in new dollars for BUILD-PAC.
We will continue to build on the success of the Women’s and Associates Council drive with a third training and fundraising drive this summer lead by BUILD-PAC’s Board of Trustees.
If you are interested in learning more about the Champions program and/or becoming a Champion, please contact Michael Linskey at 800-368-5242 x8248, or via e-mail at mlinskey@nahb.com.
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The Award Goes To!
The Government Affairs Awards were held during the 2008 NAHB Spring Board in Washington, D.C. BUILD-PAC awards were given out to the Top Associate BUILD-PAC Drive Recruiters, the State Event which brought in the most new money for BUILD-PAC, and to the an exceptional Peer to Peer Champion.
Mike Kurpiel and Rick Shields were both awarded the “The Top Associates Award” which was established by NAHB’s BUILD-PAC, to recognize the top two Associate Drive fundraisers at the national level. Without the efforts of both Mike and Rick the “Associates Drive” cold not have been such a huge success. The two individuals recognized diligently fundraised throughout the states of New Jersey and North Carolina raising more than $10,000 each.
Trustee Pete Herder and HBA of Central Arizona Executive Officer Connie Wilhelm were both awarded the “BUILD-PAC State Event of the Year”. This award was created by NAHB’s BUILD-PAC to recognize the state event which brings in the most new money helping NAHB to expand the base of BUILD-PAC. The 2007 Golf Tournament held by the Home Builder Association of Central Arizona raised over $18,000 in new money!
Barry Rutenberg accepted the "Champion of the Year" award as recognition for raising money for BUILD-PAC as well as expanding the base through the Peer to Peer program. Barry's hard work and persistence brought in 30 new BUILD-PAC contributors from Florida and more than $10,000!
Congratulations to the winners and thank you for your hard work and continued support of BUILD-PAC!
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BUILD-PAC Across the Country
As BUILD-PAC looks to reach its election cycle goal in 2008 and increase its membership participation, the importance of state events is more and more apparent. Several states have accepted the challenge of hosting events. While some state events have come and gone, the summer months promise to be very active for BUILD-PAC fundraising. If your state has yet to plan an event please contact BUILD-PAC staff and schedule one today!
Thank you to the following states that have already held their fundraisers helping to get BUILD-PAC that much closer to its goal:
- Arizona – Golf Reception
- Indiana – Indians Baseball Game
- Iowa – Board of Directors Reception
- Kansas City, MO – Reception and Dinner
- Oklahoma – Fundraiser at Installation Banquet
- South Dakota – Turkey Hunt
- South Dakota – BUILD-PAC Lunch
The following states have BUILD-PAC Fundraisers scheduled for this summer and fall:
- Wisconsin – Golf Reception
- Indiana – Golf Reception
- North Carolina -BBQ Roast at Hickory Motor Speedway
- Montana – Golf Reception
- North Dakota – Fishing Excursion
- Connecticut – Golf Outing
- New Jersey – Golf Tournament and Texas Hold’em Poker
- North Carolina – Cuban Party
- Nevada – Golf Reception
- North Dakota – Golf Reception
- Idaho – Boat Cruise
- Nebraska – Golf Reception
- Oklahoma (Tulsa) - Golf Reception
- Michigan – Cocktails with Rep. Camp
- South Dakota – Golf Reception
- Virginia – Golf Reception
- Kansas – Golf Reception
- North Carolina – Shrimp and Oyster Roast
- Texas (Fort Worth) – Golf Reception
- Georgia – Golf Reception
- Alaska – Gold Key Club Reception
- Arkansas – Golf Reception
- Idaho – Golf Reception
- Texas (San Antonio) – Golf Reception
- Texas (Dallas) – Golf Reception
Do you want to host a BUILD-PAC event in you state? Find out how BUILD-PAC staff can help:
- BUILD-PAC can help with the “nuts and bolts” of putting an event together
- BUILD-PAC can reimburse you for some costs incurred
- BUILD-PAC can provide a list of past and current contributors
- BUILD-PAC can provide prizes and give-a-ways
- BUILD-PAC Officers will travel to your event
- BUILD-PAC staff will travel to your event
- Contact Rachel Sullivan, 800-368-5242 x8289, or via e-mail at rsullivan@nahb.com; or Betsy Savage, x8510, or via e-mail at esavage@nahb.com.
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Contributors Night Out
Capitol Club
During the annual Spring Board of Director’s meeting in Washington, D.C., Capitol Club members enjoyed a reception and dinner at The Palm Restaurant.
2008 Capitol Club Chairman Ben
 Anderson thanked the members, Past Chairmen, and Past Presidents! The dinner celebrated the retention of over 140 members and the addition of the following five new Capitol Club members since the International Builder’s Show (IBS) in February:
- Mary Jo Allen, Kan.
- Dennis Jones, N.C.
- Steve Lawson, Va.
- Warren Smith, N.C.
- John Stokely, Jr., Va.
Ben Anderson and BUILD-PAC 1st Vice Chairman Steve Cates presented the new Capitol Club members present with their 2008 Capitol Club pin.
Thank you to all the Capitol Club members for your continued support of BUILD-PAC at the highest level!
Platinum Club
Platinum Club members enjoyed their annual event at the International Builder’s Show in Orlando in February and celebrated the retention of almost 60 members! The Platinum Club remains a vital part of BUILD-PAC with 57 members. The following are the new Platinum Club members since IBS:
- Marvin Ausherman, Md.
- Natalie Hansen, Tenn.
- John Miranda, Ky.
Gold Key Club
Gold Key and Platinum Club Members danced the night away at the Dinner and Reception held at
 The Galleria at Lafayette Center during Spring Board in Washington, D.C.
Members listened to live entertainment provided by Matt Wilson, The Piano Man, while enjoying one of D.C.’s finest downtown venues!
Ed Brady 2008 BUILD-PAC Chair, together with Ann Garvey 2008 Gold Key Club Chair, thanked Senior Officers, PAC Officers, Platinum Club and Gold Key Club members for their continued support of BUILD-PAC the voice of the housing industry on Capitol Hill. Thank you again for all who participated!
The following are the new Gold Key Club members since the IBS:
- Thomas Arnett, Miss.
- Robert Arquilla, Ill.
- Steve Artz, Mo.
- Thomas Baalmann Jr., Kan.
- Juli Bacon, Wash.
- Thomas Bailey, Texas
- Jody Bastas, Mont.
- Ray Becker, Calif.
- Jeffrey Bernatz, Calif.
- Jeremy Bertrand, D.C.
- Donald Blair, Ark.
- Tony Bosco, Mich.
- Fred Braselton, Texas
- Eric Brewer, Ala.
- Marilyn Bunce, N.C.
- April Byrd, N.C.
- Bruce Casey, Mo.
- Don Chesser, Okla.
- Doug Chestnut, Texas
- Dave Compton, Ind.
- David Coonen, Wis.
- Todd Cooper, Ark.
- John Crosland, N.C
- Nathan Cross, Fla.
- Scott Culp, Fla.
- Bill Darden, Va.
- James Deitch, Pa.
- Michelle Delaney, Fla.
- Willie Delfs, Iowa
- Fred Delibero, Mo.
- Duane Desiderio, D.C.
- Scott Dickson, La.
- Judy Dinelle, N.C
- Terry Duszynski, Alaska
- Warren Eck, Minn.
- Scott Eckstein, Ill.
- Marc Ellis, S.C.
- Don Esposito, Wis.
- Jennifer Fallon, N.C.
- Roger Festa, Ga.
- Robert Filka, Mich.
- Michael Fink, N.J.
- Lyle Gardner, N.C.
- Mike Garman, Pa.
- Fred Geier, Mo.
- Douglas Gilliland, Texas
- Manuel Gonzalez, Calif
- Steve Goodman, Texas
- Suzanne Graham, Fla.
- Tricia Grahame, N.H.
- Tanya Greenwald, La.
- Dawn Hall, N.C.
- Thomas Harkins Jr., Miss.
- Gregory Haselwander, Wis.
- Karl Haslinger, S.C.
- Jesse Haw, Nev.
- Mary Hayes, La.
- Douglas Hotchkiss, Texas
- Alicia Huey, Ala.
- Lance Huey, Ala.
- Spencer Huey, Ala.
- Bob Husby, S.D.
- Judy James, Fla.
- Donald Jenkins, La.
- Pam Jewell, Wis.
- Ken Joosten, Wis.
- Michael Kaerek, Wis.
- James Keene, Ohio
- Daryl Kemp, Ill.
- Tom Kruse, Wis.
- Joyce Macleish, Mich.
- Joe Mareci, Fla.
- Tom Marston, Md.
- Stan Martenson, Wis.
- Brian Masterson, Ill.
- Mark Mather, Mo.
- Jared Mathis, D.C.
- Randy Mayer, Mo.
- James Mcculley IV, Del.
- Mike Means, Okla.
- James Mikla, Wis.
- Marilyn Montague-Kneebone, Fla.
- Michael Moore, Texas
- Jacqueline Munnerlyn, La.
- Anthony Nasvik, Wis.
- Wayne Norris, Calif.
- Kathe Ostrom, Minn.
- Daniel Ott, Nev.
- James Owen, Ohio
- David Owens, Alaska
- William Owens, Ohio
- Sallie Palleria, Idaho
- Steven Patterson, Fla.
- Dawn Peck, Calif.
- Janet Pereira, Mo.
- Dave Porter, Wash.
- Susan Riccio, Calif
- David Ritchie, Okla.
- Ronald Robichaud, N.H.
- Chuck Robinson, Okla.
- Pam Roth, Alaska
- Terri Rucker, Calif.
- Ryan Russel, Ala.
- Mark Saliba, Ala.
- Roddy Sample , Ala.
- Bruno Schickel, N.Y.
- Barbara Schlieve, Wis.
- Vicki Shannon, Pa.
- James Shelton, Alr.
- Grover Shugart Jr., N.C.
- Ralph Siemonsma, S.D.
- Jim Simpson, N.C.
- Thomas Stephani, Ill.
- Gary Stover Jr., Del.
- Federico Stubbe Jr., P.R.
- Jeff Tegeler, Iowa
- Dian Vanderwell, Nev.
- Linda Veach, Md.
- Gary Verhasselt, Wis.
- Pamela Weaver, La.
- Art Wehnert, Ill.
- Joseph Wendelberger, Wis.
- Alan White, Kan.
- Todd Wilcox, Ark.
- Lori Wilson, N.D.
- John Wright, Ark.
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Get to Know BUILD-PAC Staff
Cheryl Caulfield
Staff Vice President, BUILD-PAC
(W) 202-266-8110
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: ccaulfield@nahb.com
Meghan Everngam
Director of Government Affairs
(W) 202-266-8259
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: meverngam@nahb.com
Erika Hartingh
Director of Fundraising, BUILD-PAC
(W) 202-266-8514
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: ehartingh@nahb.com
Michael Linskey
Program Manager, BUILD-PAC
(W) 202-266-8248
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: mlinskey@nahb.com
Rachel Sullivan
Fundraising Manager, BUILD-PAC
(W) 202-266-8289
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: rsullivan@nahb.com
Elizabeth “Betsy” Savage
Fundraising Manager, BUILD-PAC
(W) 202-266-8510
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: esavage@nahb.com
Cara Mason
Fundraising Manager, BUILD-PAC
(W) 202-266-8486
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: cmmason@nahb.com
Bridget Driggs
Staff Assistant
(W) 202-266-8114
(F) 866-314-4602
E-mail: bdriggs@nahb.com
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