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Contents2010 BASF Executive Committee

Fred AbboPrime Homebuilders

Ernie BascuasThe Sherwin-Williams

Company

Noah BreakstoneBTI Developers

Alex CastellanosBB&T

Carlos CastellanosC Squared

Construction, Inc

Danielle CardosoCherry, Bekaert, & Holland, L.L.P

Frank De VaronaYachting Experts

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Esq.

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A

Shahin EtessamCD Group LLC. & Greatstone

Development, Inc.

Barbara Ferrer, Esq.Akerman Senterfitt

Alex GalvezCogent Consulting

Engineering Construction LLC

Luis GarciaAdonel Concrete

Fernando X. GomezBankUnited, FSB

Carolina Herrera, Esq.Lennar Homes, Inc.

Eduardo HorneroFirstBank Florida

Diana IbarriaStandard Pacific Homes

John KiskinisKiskinis

Communications, Inc.

Alex LastraAtlantic & Pacific

Development

Cesar LlanoCentury Homebuilders

Carlos LopezDeWalt Power Tools

Tom C. MurphyCoastal Construction

Group

Stanley B. Price, Esq.Bilzin, Sumberg, Baena,

Price & Axelrod LLP

Jami ReyesJamie Reyes & Co.

Frank SilvaFrank Silva, PA

Ben Solomon, Esq.Solomon &

Furshman, LLP

John StormComcast

Note: All BASF Life Directors, Past Presidents and Past First Vice Presidents are also members of the Board of Directors.

BASF Staff

Toni Pacelli-HinkleyExecutive Vice President

Janina GoenagaExecutive & Legislative

Assistant

Lilia MoralesJunior Accountant/

Bookkeeper

Odalys Galiano SaenzDirector of

Events & Sponsorship

Truly BurtonGovernment Affairs Director

for Miami-Dade County

Fernando I. MartinezCaribe Homes

President

Marianna E. PerezCity National Bank

of FloridaFirst Vice President

Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development

Group, LLCPresident-Elect

Luis F. Quiñones, Jr.BenTrust Financial

Second Vice President

Ruben BertranVitran Homes Corp.Secretary-Treasurer

Ray CastellanosAuthentic

Construction, LLCAssistant Secretary

Ashley Bosch, Esq.Blok Urban

Development, LLCImmediate Past

President

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr.BankUnited, FSB

Immediate Past VicePresident

Lenny MillerPasadena Homes, Inc.

Life Executive Committee Member

Jeff Daley Avatar Communities /

Brookman FelsPresidential Appointee

Richard GomezTGSV Enterprises, Inc.Presidential Appointee

Carlos GonzalezLennar Homes

Presidential Appointee

Jose GonzalezFlagler Development

GroupPresidential Appointee

Miriam Rodriguez- Alvarez

Bonded Builders RiskManagement

Ex-Officio

JC CalleiroCEMEX

Ex-Officio

Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes, Inc.

Ex-Officio

Robert DuffyFoundation Insurance

Group, LLC.Ex-Officio

Julian David GonzalezC.P.S.

Ex-Officio

Richard M. HortonThe Green Companies

Ex-Officio

Jim WerleWerle Associates, P.L.

Ex-Officio

Luis P. RabellLPR Builders Inc.

Ex-Officio

Toni Pacelli-HinkleyBuilders Association

of South FloridaExecutive Vice President

BASFNews, the quarterly magazine of the Builders Association of South Florida, is published four times per year. For advertising or editorial information, please call 305-556-6300. Send address changes for subscriptions to Builders Association of South Florida: 15225 NW 77th Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014.BASFNews is published in the interest of all segments of the home building industry and is distributed tomembers and others associated with the industry. The Builders Association of South Florida, Inc. does not accept responsibility for, or endorse any statement or claims made by advertisers or authors of any articles.Every effort has been made to assure accuracy of information, but authenticity cannot be guaranteed. Advertisers and advertorials in BASFNews do not constitute an offer for sale in states where prohibited by law. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the written consent of BASF. Copyright 2010.

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4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEOppose Amendment 4SEBC Offers Specialized Courses

5 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEResist the Recession! BASF Helping the Homeless

6 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES8 GUEST COLUMN

Grading Bulk Lots: A, B, or F9 BRAD HUNTER PRESENTS TO BASF10 SAVE THE DATE – CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Comcast Cares Day, April 24Havana Night, August 7

11 MEMBERS IN THE NEWSFernando Martinez on Comcast NewsmakersAshley Bosch Recognized by Constru-Guia

16 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESOpustone Hosts Mix-n-Mingle, Collection for Haiti

17 m2e Consulting Engineers Shares 2.0 InfoMiaGreen Returns for Second Year

18 Networking at First Class Cocktail Reception19 Contractors Attend Certification Seminar

One-on-One with Dade’s Property Appraiser20 HALL OF FAME: SPECIAL RECEPTION22 NEW MEMBERS AND RENEWALS23 SPIKE CLUB

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This could be one of the most importantcommentaries of my term as your president.It’s about the proposed Amendment 4. Nothing is more important in the Novemberelection than defeat of this measure.

A quick look at www.florida2010.org will tell you in two minutes why a statewideversion of something that happened in St.Pete Beach could cripple Florida’s economy.A few years ago, that tiny town adopted alocal version. It opened the door to endlesslawsuits, higher taxes and economic turmoil.

When voters in St. Pete Beach approvedsome pro-growth changes to create jobs and help their economy, Amendment 4lawyers took them to court and overturned

the election. If a small town of 10,000 people went broke responding to legal challenges, imagine what it could do toFlorida’s big cities where special electionscan cost millions of dollars each. Imagine the budgetary mess if Miami-Dade Countyhad to cough up millions of dollars they don’t have just to answer legal challenges in the proposed Amendment 4.

Our local economy has gone through itsworst nightmare in generations and we’rejust beginning to see some sunshine. Unless we defeat this amendment toFlorida’s constitution in November, we’ll be vulnerable to a situation that can pull the plug on our weak recovery. This is no

time for a shortsightedmeasure that will kill jobs andraise taxes. Especially the kind of jobs thathave helped our people and communitiessurvive and thrive through good times and bad.

Times will get better. But we don’t need a sucker punch in this economy. Spread theword. Tell friends to watch the short video at www.florida2010.org and stay on top ofthis potential time bomb. Your jobs and ourBASF are on the line.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

OPPOSING AMENDMENT 4 CRUCIAL TO OUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE

2010 BASF PresidentFernando Martinez

With housing and construction ready to rebound, it’s time to “reboot your recovery” at the 32nd annual Southeast Building Conference/Green Building Show set for July21-25, 2010 at the Orange County ConventionCenter and the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando.

Sponsored by the Florida Home BuildersAssociation (FHBA), This three-day tradeshow offers exhibits, rich networking opportunities and continuing education, including eleven professional designationcourses and intensive training sessions.

This year’s keynote speaker is Sgt. MattEversmann, the real-life hero of acclaimedbook and movie Black Hawk Down. He willspeak at opening ceremonies on Thursday,July 22.

Highlighting the seminar lineup is the recently updated two-day Green Building forBuilding Professionals course which leads tothe highly-valued designation Certified Green

Professional (CGP). The course will be taughtby Houston remodeler Michael Strong, CGP.

Additional courses leading to professionaldesignations are Sales and Marketing for Remodelers (Certified Graduate Remodeler,CGR); Marketing and Communications Strategies for Aging in Place and Design/Buildfor Aging and Accessibility (Certified Aging in Place Specialist, CAPS); Diversification(Graduate Master Builder, GMB, and GraduateMaster Remodeler, GMR); and Business Management for Building Professionals (CGP, CAPS, CGR, and Certified GraduateBuilder, CGB).

New to the intensive course lineup for2010 are Seven Secrets of Sales Success;Strategies for Attainable Housing (which includes a housing tour); Social Media Boot Camp; and Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting, an EPA-required course for contractors doing work on homes built before

1978 or any structure where children mightbe present.

The complete list of courses, instructors,and fees (which are discounted for FloridaHome Builders Association members) is available at www.sebcshow.com. BASF encourages its members to take advantage of their 3-in-1 membership affiliation withFHBA and attend the highly anticipated event.

“The SEBC trade show provides industryprofessionals with the latest products and cutting-edge tools to advance theirbusinesses,” said BASF President FernandoMartinez. “I highly recommend our membership’s attendance at the show. It’s not something you would want to miss.”

For more information on the show, contact BASF’s Toni Pacelli-Hinkley at (305) 556-6300.

SEBC OFFERS BASF MEMBERS SPECIALIZED COURSES


EXECUTIVE VP’S MESSAGE

If you have been reading my columns, youhave probably detected a theme: Refuse toparticipate in the recession! This is not thetime to be out of sight and out of mind – youcould be out of business if that is the tact youare taking. This is the time to sharpen yourbusiness development skills and NETWORK,NETWORK, NETWORK –it is not a time to keep a low profile.

See and be seen! Be sociable! Attend theBuilders Association of South Florida (BASF)networking events, even if things are slow. If people don’t see you out and about, theymay hesitate to call you for the work that theyhave. One reason for hesitating to contactyou is the embarrassment factor –what if you aren’t around because you no longerhave a job?

Even if you are “without portfolio” –thecurrent euphemism for being unemployed- Ican’t think of a better place to find out what ishappening, who is hiring, and get that networkworking for you than the events the BASF puts on for you! And if your absence at theseevents is sending the wrong signal becauseyou actually have a job and are looking forbusiness opportunities, but people aren’taware of it, then you are squandering the opportunity to do business with a member.That will cost you much more than the mere$25 -$35 for an evening with your peerslearning about the OPPORTUNITIES of the

trade that clothes and feeds your family!Make the most of your membership!

As you flip though this issue you will seethat the Builders Association of South Floridahas held a class for lead paint removal certification, participated in the MiaGreenExpo on Miami Beach, held a New MemberOrientation, assisted Opustone in its efforts to help Haiti while enjoying their lavish barand appetizer hospitality and networking with colleagues, and held a golf tournament,among other events. All of these events were excellent opportunities to interact withcolleagues and strengthen those business relationships.

Mark your calendars now to participate inthe Mix-N-Mingle Networking Event at Yacht-ing Experts in Coconut Grove April 22nd, andComcast Cares Day, April 24th at the Edgar J.Hall Special Populations Center at Bucky DentPark in Hialeah. Save the date for the bestdate night fun! August 7th is BASF's HavanaNight at the Miami City Club. Don't miss outon the fun and the opportunities to sponsorthis signature event!

There are other opportunities to make themost of your membership. Saving money isone of them. Contact the office to find outabout the National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB) opportunities to save moneyon office supplies, car rentals, hotels, etc. orgo to www.nahb.org/ma to check them out on

line. The FloridaHome Builders Association (FHBA)currently has 13vendors offeringcost-saving products and services to ourmembers. Visitwww.fhba.com for more information.

Want to have your company rise to the topin our on-line directory? Check out www.bas-fonline.org and click on the directory. Once ithas popped up, click on Avatar, BTI Developers or Comcast to see their enhanced listing in the BASF directory. Your logo and promotionalinformation can be pushed to the top of thelistings for a small annual fee. Call the BASFat 305 556 6300 for more details.

We’re here for you –be there for your opportunity to expand your business, cementrelationships with your colleagues, and learnwhat is happening in an industry that has anenormous impact on our community and our economy.

Get back to the basics. Focus on the 4“R”s : Read the membership pages-Reach out to a new or renewed member-Revive yourbusiness plan and Renew your determinationto Resist the Recession! DO IT!

Executive Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley

RESIST THE RECESSION!

BASF First Vice President Marianna Perez (left) and Executive Vice President Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (right) present a check for $1,000 to Frances M. Esposito, Director of the Broward Partnership for the Homeless. In early March, Perez and Pacelli-Hinkley met with Esposito to take a tour of the organization’s impressive facility and discuss the partnership. BASF is a proud sponsor of the organization’s efforts.

BASF HELPING THE HOMELESS

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State Legislative Session in full swing - FHBA pushes for key“do-able” issues – The Florida Legislature started its 2010 Session on March 2nd, 2010, vowing to hold the line on taxes, cut red tape and reduce job-killing regulations. FHBA’s legislativeagenda is, therefore, focused specifically on these issues. During Home Builder Days in Tallahassee, April 6-8 this year, these top five items will be on our Legislative Agenda:

1) lift the revenue cap on the Sadowksi Affordable Housing Trust Fund;

2) adopt legal protections for builders who relied on the permit extension provision in last year’s Growth Management bill;

3) stop unnecessary building coderequirements including fire sprinklers in single family homes;

4) stop job-killing red tape by evaluating all proposed regulations for their impact on future jobs; and

5) condo laws to allow bulk sales. The sixty-day Session will end on April 30, 2010.

Constitutional Amendment 4: Vote NO! Dade-Broward Efforts onAmendment 4 “Hometown Democracy”Although the November 2, 2010 GeneralElections seem far away today, BASF members have established a strong grassroots effort to build opposition to this badamendment with a warm and fuzzy name.“Hometown Democracy” – or the “Vote on Everything Amendment” would be ajobs-killer for our state. Members in bothcounties have been working with localelected officials to get all cities to adoptresolutions OPPOSING this bad ConstitutionAmendment. Thus far, the cities of Aventura,Hialeah and Homestead have adopted resolutions opposing Amendment 4. InBroward, Pembroke Pines has taken the lead in this effort, with the Pines’

Mayor leading this important effort. VOTE NO on NOVEMBER 2, 2010!

MIAMI-DADE LEGISLATIVE NEWS

Since the public school interlocal agreement was approved in July 2009 bythe State Department of Community Affairs(DCA), the County has been preparing its ordinance to implement now-mandatoryschool concurrency requirements. Briefly, school capacity requirements would nowbecome part of all plat approval review criteria. Thus, a plat approval would now include a school capacity reservation, too. Members reviewed the ordinance and submitted comments in January toCounty staff. Commission adoption will follow once an ordinance is finalized.

City of Miami Update – Wrapping up Miami 21 Amendments before BudgetReality Hits - BASF members and staffhave now met with all City Commissionersand the Mayor’s staff. They have presentedsix industry amendments to the code, in the hope of modifying the now-adopted –but not yet effective – new form-based zoning code. The BASF amendment package includes revisions to the non-conforming section, green buildings andtime extension provisions. While the codewas adopted in October 22, 2009, it doesnot become effective until May 10, 2010. A public hearing to adopt Miami 21 amendments will have been conducted on March 25, which could be one of thelast opportunities to amend the code beforeits May effective date.

BIPAC kicks off fundraising efforts –joins with BASF member law firms – For our State legislative and County Commission races, BASF’s political action arm, the Building Industry PoliticalAction Committee (BIPAC) will be joiningforces with member law firms as bothgroups seek to raise funds and support

for key elected officials. BIPACChair, Mr. AshleyBosch and Co-chair RichardGomez, will be seeking Board memberparticipation at selected events.

Omnibus Development Approvals ordinance becomes law – With the constant vigilance of the Legislative Committee and with the cooperation of County staff, this ordinance was adopted at the February 2, 2010 CountyCommission. It became effective on February 12, 2010. It provides a two-year extension, by applicant request, for select administrative approvals, some environmental permits, various departmentally approved plans (exceptbuilding permits) or similar agreements. A list of approvals included for extension is listed in the final ordinance.Please contact staff for a copy at: [email protected].

Climate Change, Green and SustainableDevelopment Issues – emerging regulatory initiatives relating to green development continue being developed by County staff and several citizen panels.Each of them will have some impact construction and development. These simultaneous efforts are on-going in several venues, so our members and the BASF Green Buildings Committee isparticipating and monitoring all of them.

They are: > Mayor’s Panel on Sustainability – this group, with two BASF members seatedon it, is working with County staff and Commissioner Sorenson, as chair, to implement numerous county-wide greenpolicy changes for land-use, transportationand water and energy conservation in both the private and public sectors.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

GOVERNMENT BUDGETS ARE DOWN –BUT REGULATIONS KEEP GROWING…

Government Affairs Directorfor Miami-Dade and

Monroe CountiesTruly Burton


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Look for some of these requirements to be included in a master plan amendment at some point in the future.

> Climate Change Advisory Task Force –The County Commission appointed thisgroup about two years ago. They have numerous committees with far-reachingrecommendations, including a ScienceCommittee that is preparing a sea-level rise map that could impact the location of future development. Their full Task force recommendations will be sent to the County Commission for their consideration in the coming months.

> BASF’s Green Buildings Committee is preparing a seminar entitled, “Smartand Easy Green Building” for an earlySeptember event including a productdisplay evening. The event is open to all members who are interested!

Join our Green Buildings Committee. It’s easy: simply contact Janina Goenagaand she will add your name to the mailinglist: [email protected]

BROWARD LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Broward Growth Management staff holdsEAR scoping meeting – last month, seniorCounty planning staff held its first publicmeeting to discuss the issues they will include in the County’s Evaluation and Appraisal Report. The included five areas

of concern: climate change, transportationand mobility; housing challenges in a downeconomy, population changes and newservice requirements and water supplyplanning. Staff outlined the time-frames for adoption with a February 2011 final CountyCommission adopting hearing.

School Impact Fees will increase – third phase of three-part fee increasegoing into effect – while this is the worsttime to increase any fees, this particularschool impact fee increase was adopted in2007. During negotiations, BASF pressedfor a three-part fee increase. The third-stepincrease of this total fee hike is now beingimplemented in June 2010.

School Interlocal Agreement being revised - The Broward County School’sBoard Growth Management staff is in theprocess of revising its Interlocal Agreement(ILA) for school concurrency. The FloridaDepartment of Education rejected their new facilities request because the districthas excess capacity. However, the emptystudent stations are in eastern parts of thecounty, while the student needs continueunabated in the western part of the county.Thus, staff is proposing to revise its ILA, to calculate its level of service similar to the Miami-Dade model. The proposal is touse 110% capacity and include portable facilities in the LOS count, on a temporarybasis, until 2018-19. The School Board’spublic hearing on the proposed ILA change

was held in early February and the CountyCommission public hearing was held inearly March. Only after twenty-one of 28 cities also approve the ILA changes,will these changes become effective.

Broward League of Cities and CountyCommission adopt anti-Amendment 4 Resolutions – at variousmeetings over the past several months, theLeague of Cities, and most recently theBroward County Commission, have adoptedresolutions opposing Amendment 4. Theyare now realizing the crippling effect this“vote on everything” amendment will haveon their ability to plan for the future of theirresidents. BASF members are supportive ofthis effort and have been actively engagingthe cities and counties in this regard.

BASF Represented on the City of Hollywood’s Green Advisory Team – Jay Huebner, President of HSQ Consulting has been representing BASF on this important committee. This committee will be meeting monthly to discuss ideas on how the city can work toward becoming greener “friendly”. These meetings will occur at the HollywoodCity Hall on the fourth Thursday of eachmonth from 6PM-8PM.

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Leila Jackson-Batties, (Holland and Knight), Fernando Martinez(Caribe Homes), Truly Burton (BASF), Mayor Steve Bateman(City of Homestead), Larry Abbo (Prime Homebuilders), FredAbbo (Prime Homebuilders) and Tom David (Tom David, PA)

BASF Executive Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley with Mayor Steve Bateman

BASF’s leadership met with the new Homestead Mayor, Steve Bateman, followinghis successful election campaign. BASF representatives discussed Mayor Bateman’sproposals to retain business in the City andrevise the current, expensive design reviewfees and onerous planning and zoning policies. Since his election, Mayor Batemanhas begun to make policy changes that are helping Homestead move toward economic stability.

BASF REPS MEET WITH HOMESTEAD MAYOR STEVE BATEMAN


By: Brad Hunter

It is refreshing to be able to report some good news, and a moreoptimistic outlook. I believe that most people reading this column will have a better year this year than they did last year. That alone iscause for celebration. Between 2006 and 2009, a lot of homebuildingcompanies (and allied businesses) failed or contracted to a fraction of what they had been. Now, those who are still standing are finding themselves with fewer competitors, and they are finding thatconsumers are responding to good value in good locations. Evenmore significant, builders have finally gotten their inventories backdown to normal levels, such that “when they sell a house, they haveto start a house.” Housing starts will pick up throughout this year, and that will help the general economy, and will provide a real boostfor those businesses that provide materials and services to the homebuilding companies.

As builders step up their lot purchases, not only here, but allaround the country, many of them insist on only “A” locations, or atleast “B.” In some markets, builders have told us that they grade any other lots “F,” giving no value to the middling “C” locations orbelow-average “D” locations.

The battle cry of “A, B, or F” may hold in some areas, for some period of time, but in the land-constrained markets, including Southeast and Southwest Florida, some “grade inflation”is inevitable. Locations that were previously written off with failing grades will start to be upgraded as the very best locationsget claimed.

A case in point is Avatar’s purchase of Seasons at Tradition in St. Lucie County. Certainly, St. Lucie presents near-term challenges in terms of absorption. Part of that can be overcomewith price. I remember hearing another battle cry when I firststarted out in the real estate economics business: “price is the ultimate amenity.” Of course, that was back when you could get a new condo in St. Lucie West for $95,000. Tesoro is another example of a deal that has changed hands, and it will be very interesting to watch to see if re-pricing it can re-energize it.

Even within the “core counties” of southeast Florida, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach, there are locations that are considered remote in the immediate term that will become viable, and even vital sources of lots supply in the years ahead. In Palm Beach County, the Agricultural Reserve and the WesternCommunities will once again become active. In Miami-Dade,there is still some potential for moving the urban development line farther west, and at some point, Homestead itself will see another surge of demand. In Broward, the main opportunities will be infill from here on out.

Lately, builders have been out-bidding institutional investors for all but the very largest lot deals (such as the Starwood/Tousaportfolio). Builders have been willing to pay higher prices for lots

than in the past as a percentage of the home price (often 30%,compared with the old norm of20%-25%). Builders are pushing for volume as well as market share, and new-found efficiencies are allowing them to make moneyat lower price points. Value engineering and lower labor/materialscosts are helping a great deal in this regard.

We are expecting this trend of more lot-buying to continuethroughout this year, and well into next year. Metrostudy’s businesstends to be a leading indicator for the construction industry, and ourbusiness is picking up significantly. Our phone is ringing more, andprobably so is yours, or it will be soon.

Brad Hunter is the Chief Economist and National Director of Consulting for MetroStudy, the leading provider of primary and secondary market information to the housing and related industries nationwide.

GUEST COLUMN

GRADING BULK LOTS: A, B, OR F



Selected as a BEST OF THE WEEK business event by the South Florida BusinessJournal, the Builders Association of SouthFlorida hosted a Brad Hunter presentation on “South Florida’s Housing Demand andTurning Points” earlier this year.

More than 80 BASF members and non-members attended the January event at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes. The Honorable Natacha Seijas,Miami-Dade County Commissioner, provided opening remarks.

“Brad Hunter knows the South Floridamarket and always provides keen insight on those issues important to our industry,”said Fernando Martinez, president of theBuilders Association of South Florida.

“We were very eager to have him present his forecast on what lies ahead for 2010 at our membership event.”

BASF would like to thank Rob Duffy, President, Foundation Insurance Group, and

Loretta Saulsberry of Whirlpool Corporationfor sponsoring this vital business-orientedprogram as well as its generous Capstone,Keystone and Cobblestone sponsors.

BRAD HUNTER DELIVERS INDUSTRY-VITALPRESENTATION TO BASF MEMBERS

Jeff Bercow, Esq. (Bercow, Radell and Fernandez,PA) with BASF board member, Stan Price, Esq.(Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price and Axelrod)

Wendy Murray (Associa Inc.) with Diana Ibarria (Standard Pacific Homes) and Rob Duffy(Foundation Insurance Group)

BASF Director John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications), former BASF president, Rick Horton and George Brown (The GreenCompanies)

BASF First Vice President Marianna Perez (CityNational Bank) with BASF President FernandoMartinez (Caribe Homes)

BASF board member, Diana Ibarria (Standard Pacific Homes) with Speaker Brad Hunter (MetroStudy), Event Sponsor Loretta Saulsberry(Whirlpool) with current and former BASF Presidents, Fernando Martinez (Caribe Homes)and Silvio Cardoso (EcoSmart), respectively

Fernando Martinez (Caribe Homes), LorettaSaulsberry (Whirlpool Corporation) and Jeff Daley (Avatar)

Truly Burton (BASF), Eileen Mehta and Stan Price (Bilzin Sumberg) with CommissionerNatacha Seijas

Jim Werle (Werle Associates) with Alex Castellanos (BB&T Bank) and Luis Quiñones(BenTrust Financial)




SAVE THE DATECALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTS

CALENDAR OF EVENTSMay 13 Executive Committee Meeting – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM / BOD Meeting: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

BASF Mix-n-Mingle – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – with special guest Mayor Julio Robaina

Shula’s Hotel (6842 Main Street, Miami Lakes)

May 19 Commercial Builders Council – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Miami City Club

May 25 National NAHB Membership Day

June 10 Executive Committee Meeting - 9:30 AM - BASF Office

June 17 Board of Director's Meeting 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM – Location TBA

July 21-24 Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando

August 7 Havana Night – 8:00 PM – Midnight – Miami City Club in Downtown Miami

August 19 Executive Committee Meeting - 9:30 AM - BASF Office

August 20 Board of Directors Meeting 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM – Location TBA

COMCAST CARES DAY BENEFITS EDGAR J. HALLSPECIAL POPULATIONS CENTER OF HIALEAH

Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina (back row) is surrounded by the Special Populations Centerparticipants and family members, along withBASF's Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, the Comcast Team:(back row) Kurt Decker, Filemon Lopez, ErnestSpicer, Jr. and Jeanie Hernandez (center row),and the team from the Edgar J. Hall Special Populations Center and City of Hialeah; RitaPuentes, Marla Alpizar and Lynda Harrington.

Marla Alpizar, Director (Hialeah Education and Community Services Department), JeanieHernandez (Comcast), Hialeah Mayor JulioRobaina, Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF) and Filemon Lopez (Comcast)

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, April24, BASF and its Capstone Sponsor Comcastwill partner for one of the association’s mostanticipated and fulfilling events – ComcastCares Day.

The 9th Annual Comcast Cares Day is an annual day of service, where morethan 500 local volunteers are expected to contribute to this one incredible day. This year, Comcast and BASF will benefit the Edgar J. Hall Special Populations Center of Hialeah, Fla. Also partnering in this great event are City Year Miami, Hands On Miami and Florida Regional Carpenters Association.

The City of Hialeah Recreationand Community Services Department provides quality recreational programs for adults with disabilities, particularly the developmentally disabled. The Therapeutics Program is based in the Edgar J. Hall Special Populations Center at Bucky Dent Park. It is home to the largest Special Olympicsdelegation in Miami-Dade County.

In desperate need of a makeover, Comcast Cares Day is expected to bring eco-balance of native plants, plot and begin a “Good Food Garden” and increaseaccessibility for community members by providing greatly needed ADA (American Disabilities Act) upgrades to the facility.

What should participating members expect? Upon arrival at 8:30 a.m.,

volunteers will be treated to a hot breakfast, followed by

an inspiring opening ceremony by local

officials and organizers. Teams will then be

transported to their assigned project site to complete an array

of services including landscape beautification, interior and

exterior painting activities, recreational area construction, furniture move-in and assembly

and general facility enhancement.Following service completion

and closing ceremonies, volunteers canenjoy two performances by the Special Populations participants and a delicious barbeque-style lunch.


Constru-Guia al Dia, the largest Spanish-Language Magazine for the Hispanic Pro ConstructionIndustry, presented former BASF President Ashley Bosch, Esq. with a plaque of a recent articlethat highlighted his interview about the role the Builders Association of South Florida plays inrepresenting the interests of the building and construction industry.

ASHLEY BOSCH RECOGNIZEDBY CONSTRU-GUIA

FERNANDO MARTINEZ ON COMCAST NEWSMAKERS

BASF President Fernando Martinez (right) sits with Spero Canton, host of Comcast “Newsmakers,” following the March interview.

BASF President Fernando Martinez and Executive Vice President Toni Pacelli-Hinkleymeet with City of Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado.

Builders Association of South FloridaPresident Fernando Martinez recently appeared as a guest on Comcast “News-makers” hosted by Spero Canton to remindviewers that now is the most advantageoustime to buy a new home.

Urging viewers to take advantage of the$8,000 first-time home buyer federal taxcredit available through April 30, Martinezcited other incentives for home buying suchas record-low interest rates and the largeselection of homes now available.

At the conclusion of Martinez’s

taping, he had the opportunity to meet City of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado –also at the studios to tape a “Newsmakers”segment.

Martinez’s episode of Comcast “Newsmakers” will air throughout themonth of April on the CNN Headline News Channel.

It’s become one of the association’s most popular annual events and on Saturday, August 7 the Miami City Club in downtown Miami will come alive withthe familiar sounds and fine cuisine reminiscent of Cuba’s famous social gatherings.

“This celebration reflects our committee’s hard work throughout the year,” said Luis F. Quiñones Jr., event chairman and a partner at BenTrust Financial.“Much thought is given to every detail from the dominos to the cigar-rollers to the menus and music. The committee prides itself on presenting an event that reflects the Cuba of old and the Cuba we love.”

Gentlemen will again be sporting their colorful chic guayaberas while the ladies will be dressed for dancing to the best in salsa and charanga-style music.

A tasty assortment of dishes should include such classics as oven roastedchicken, and rice and beans and an assortment of tasty salads and breads.

More than 250 members attended last year’s event making it one of BASF’smost successful yearly networking activities.

Members have already been purchasing tickets. Prices are $100 for members and $150 for non-members. To RSVP, call (305) 556-6300. No walk-ins will be allowed on the day of the event.

There are several sponsorship packages available including Copper, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Cigar Roller, Associate, Presenting, and Title sponsors. For more sponsorship information, contact Odalys Saenz.

PLANS FOR FOURTH ANNUAL HAVANA NIGHT IN FULL GEAR


MEMBERS IN THE NEWS



On Friday, March 26, BASFmembers and friends didn’t let a little rain dampen theirspirits as they gathered for the annual golf outing on thechallenging par 72 Senator Golf Course at Shula’s Golf Club. The course, one of South Florida’s most popular and endearing, is knownfor its lush tropical landscape, treacherous bunkersand numerous water hazards. But on this day, golfersalso had to fight strong winds and scattered showersearly in their rounds.

While BASF’s big hitters admittedly had their full of sand and water during the round, the foursomesthoroughly enjoyed a Friday on the links in spite of an occasional shower.

“The rainy weather made the course a littletougher but the skies cleared after the first few holes and from then on we could not have asked for a better day of golf,” said Rob Duffy, tournamentchairman and president of Foundation InsuranceGroup LLC. “It was an enthusiastic group and everyone had a great time. We appreciate the support of our sponsors who made the tournament a hugesuccess. The golfers especially appreciated the barstations and carts as they ducked out of the rain.”

Without question the event’s biggest winner was His House Children’s Charity which received a donation of $1,500 from the golf tournament’s proceeds.

Taking the team title was the foursome from Paramount Drywall, Inc. which included Juan Marin, Eduardo Robelo, Michael Robelo and Mauricio Valencia. Finishing a close second wasthe team of Julian David Gonzalez of C.P.S. Security,

Kiki Garcia of the Miami Sound Machine and J.C. Enriquez of The Paint Spot. Placing third wasthe foursome of Jim Werle, Jim Miller, Joe Muller andMatt Patulla, representing Werle Associates, PL.

Insiders report that Luis Quiñones Jr. who hadnever before picked-up a golf club began hitting ballswhile tending one of the BenTrust Financial sponsoreddrink stations. Claiming to be a natural, Quiñoneschallenged the day’s winners for next year’s title.

The day’s festivities concluded with a delicious buffet dinner and the drawing of a number of wonderful raffle items that helped to insure that everyone left a winner. The Grand Prize of a 4-day 3-night Royal Caribbean Cruise went to none other than BASF President Fernando Martinez. BON VOYAGE!

COVER STORY

BASF GOLF OUTING MAKES SUCCESSFUL RETURN



Ben Stevens, Richard Horton, Gary Gray, GaryFeick of The Green Companies

Victor Recondo, Luis Lasa, Ben Solomon andMichael Furshman, all of Solomon & Furshman,LLP.

Ashley Bosch of Blok Group and Alex Lastra ofAtlantic & Pacific Development

Frank Carreras and Ron Mann of BenTrust Financial, with Juan Carlos Riera of South Dade Toyota and David Morales of BenTrustFinancial

Fernando Martinez of Caribe Homesand Richard Gomez of TGSV Enterprises, Inc.

Barbara Ferrer of Akerman Senterfitt and Marianna E. Perez of City National Bank of Florida

Jeanie Hernandez, Stephen Schott, SueLopez and Ed Donohoe of Team COMCAST

Hector Nieto (BankUnited), Richard Gomez(TGSV), Ernie Bascuas (Sherwin-Williams),Alek Muelle (Preferred Management) and Javier Hermida (TGSV).

Janina Goenaga of BASF, Alex Castellanos ofBB&T, Marianna E. Perez of City National Bank of Florida and Odalys G. Saenz of BASF

Luis F. Quiñones Jr. of BenTrust Financial andLourdes Gonzalez of Lou Lou Photos

Ashley Bosch, Ruben Bertran, Danielle Cardosoand Luis Quiñones, Jr.

Danielle M. Cardoso of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.

Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. of BenTrust Financial, Inc.and Robert Duffy of Foundation Insurance Group, LLC.

Shahin Etessam of Greatstone Development andIris Marrero of His House Children's Home


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Lori Saulsberry and Amanda Maxwell ofWhirlpool Corporation

Ernie Bascuas of Sherwin-Williams

Matthew Cutler and Joey Cornbit ofCatalina Caststone Creations, Inc.

John Remes and Bill Dowd of Roemer Insurance Agency with Robert Duffy of Foundation Insurance Group

Sean Barrios and Luis F. Quiñones Jr. of BenTrustFinancial

Jose Gonzalez and Jorge Garcia of FlaglerDevelopment Group

Fernando Gomez of BankUnited

Erik Fresen and Richard Gomez of TGSVEnterprises, Inc.

Alex Castellanos of BB&T and Carlos E.Gonzalez, Jr. of BankUnited

Wendy Murray of Association Services ofFlorida and Fernando Martinez of Caribe Homes

Golf tournament lunch sponsor Joe Acevedo,Miami Lakes manager of Anthony's Coal FiredPizza, with Marisa Stack providing box lunchesfor the golfers and duffers alike!

Luis Quiñones, Jr. of BenTrust Financial takes a first-ever swing at the game of golf. Betterthan expected, he challenged the day’s winnersfor next year’s title.

Ron Mann of BenTrust Financial andJohn Kiskinis of Kiskinis Communications, Inc.

New models from South Dade Toyota – a proudsponsor of the tournament.


Raffle prize winner RubenBertran (VitranHomes) with box of Oliva Serie V cigars.

Patty Lubian of Regions Bank won the Mystic Art Work with Certificate of Authenticity.

Tournament Chair Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group) presents the coveted 1st PlaceAward to Juan Marin, accepting on behalf ofwinning Team Paramount Drywall, Inc.

Robert Duffy of Foundation InsuranceGroup and Richard Horton of The GreenCompanies

Golf Tournament Chair and MC, Rob Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group) with birthday"girl" and BASF First Vice President, MariannaPerez (City National Bank)

Third place winners Jim Werle and Matt Pattulloof Team Werle Associates (on behalf of their foursome) accept the award from Robert Duffy(center).

Rob Duffy presents raffle winner John Kiskiniswith a football autographed by Miami Dolphinplayer Jason Taylor

Robert Duffy of Foundation Insurance Group, LLCand Fernando Martinez of Caribe Homes

Second place winners Julian David Gonzalez ofC.P.S. Security, Kiki Garcia of Miami Sound Ma-chine and J.C. Enriquez of The Paint Spot withRobert Duffy (left).

Shevaun Gandy from the tournament’s liquorsponsor, Dewar’s, hits a long one.


Raffle prize

winner JC Callerio of CEMEX


MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES


OPUSTONE HOSTS MIX-N-MINGLE, COLLECTIONFOR HAITI

Eric Schigiel, Julio Rodriguez, Leo Schigiel and Lisa Schigiel of Opustone Granite & Marble Distributors

Ruben Martinez of Pro Handyman Solution, Carlos Lopez of DEWALT and Alex Fernandez of Pro Handyman Solution

An ideal setting for the stylish professional, Opustone Granite and Marble Distributors hosted BASF membersand friends at the association’s first mix-n-mingle of the 2010 year.

Opustone’s stunning showroom, located at 3200 NW 77th Court in Miami,could almost be mistaken for an art gallery,with its dazzling collection of marble andgranite tile pieces serving as a backdrop to the chic affair. Members enjoyed drinks and hors d'oeuvres, and swappedbusiness cards and chatted with somenew and returning guests who were eager to network.

Special to this month’s cocktail eventwas a drop-off box for donations benefitingthose affected by the Haitian earthquakeonly a few weeks prior. BASF and Opustonestaff members were on hand to collectmedical supplies, canned goods, blanketsand other desperately needed essentials.Opustone’s Eric Schigiel actually flew to Haiti to personally deliver the care packages. Additional delivery flights arealso scheduled.

“This membership mix-n-mingle was a success,” said Fernando Martinez, president of BASF. “Not only was it a greatmoment for members to connect with somany familiar faces, as well as recruit newmembers, but also the night’s charitable efforts made a positive impact.”

BASF thanks Eric Schigiel and Opustonefor providing the opportunity to help Haiti.

Evelio Aleman of AquaTrend Pools, Dan Rodriguez of Larry's Cap Rock & Stone and Kari Caldwell of Innovative Wall Systems, LLC.

Luis Vivas of Opustone Granite & Marble Distributors, Bob Ellis of Carpet Savers and EricSchigiel Opustone Granite & Marble Distributors

Danielle M. Cardoso of Cherry, Bekaert & Holland,L.L.P & Richard Gomez of TGSV Enterprises

BASF Board Member John Storm and Jeanie Hernandez (Capstone Sponsor, Comcast) withManny Rodriguez (FP&L)

Supplies for Haiti relief efforts are loaded ontojets.

New member Eduardo “Eddie” Toledo of Caesarstone {left} with BASF Board Member Frank and Betty De Varona of Yachting Experts

Alex Fernandez of Pro Handyman Solution, Jose Lopez of RC Home Showcase and RubenMartinez of Pro Handyman Solution


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Anyone that has considered engineering to be a boring part of the building process,should have attended BASF’s most recentseminar. Appropriately titled “And You ThoughtEngineering Was Boring,” m²e ConsultingEngineers sponsored this breakfast presenta-tion to shed some light on what’s “cool” in theworld of engineering.

President of m²e Consulting Engineers,Misha Mladenovic, P.E., and its Principal,Dejan Tepavac, Ph.D, discussed a variety of topics including: proactive vs. reactive approaches to quality control, preventative actions to avoid costly repairs, forecastingtools to avoid owner delay damages and quality control as an added value activity, not a cost.

The firm also shed light on ground-breaking devices for “live” quality controlaimed at maximizing efficiency. Of special notewas m²e’s latest innovation – the i2inspect®.

This indispensable tool is actually a one-of-a-kind iPhone application. Yes. It’s engineeringon your phone!

“In today’s daily challenge to secure newwork that would be completed in time and on budget, the implementation of noveltechnology and preventive quality control is becoming a must,” said Mladenovic.

Using the i2inspect®, data collection canbe completed on the field – reducing the timeit normally takes to collect and then re-enterthe data in off-site reports. The i2inspect®software is available in a secure web-basedformat and information can be instantly available via the web, complete with inspectionphotos, while reports can also be emailed or downloaded automatically for prompt andefficient communication with subs.

For more information on the i2inspect® or m²e Consulting Engineers, call 305 665-1700 or visit www.m2econsulting.com.

m²e CONSULTING ENGINEERS SHARE 2.0 INFO

Luis Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial) withRichard Camino, Cory Salzano, Noelle Bowman,Irela Bague, Vladimir Markoski, Dejan Tepavac,Misha Mladenovic (all of m2e Consulting Engineers), and Jorge Leiseca (Sequeira &Gavarrete, Heery), Estevan Costa (Art StudioMiami), Wendy Murray (Association Services of Florida) and Omar Valilla (Art Studio Miami).

Omar Valilla (far left) and Estevan Costa (farright) of Art Studio Miami, with Dejan Tepavac,Noelle Bowman and Misha Mladenovic of m2e Consulting Engineers.


Desiring to be active participants of today’sgreen revolution, BASF members and interna-tional corporations gathered February 25 and26 at the MiaGreen Expo and Conference inMiami Beach, following its successful debutlast summer.

The two-day environmental conventiononce again showcased more than 150builders, contractors, suppliers, businessesand community leaders’ green and eco-friendly equipment, products, services and expertise in a variety of professional fields.

Returning this winter with an even greatervariety of educational seminars, attendeeswere able to take part in educational programsand credited courses, gaining insight into theprofits of green business in key marketsaround the world.

BASF, a proud sponsor, was also onsite to promote its upcoming events, engage in

networking opportunities and display its latest projects to an eager national and international audience.

The 2011 MiaGreen Expoand Conference will be March 11 and 12 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Visitwww.miagreen.com for more information.

MIAGREEN DELIVERS INNOVATION, BUSINESSGROWTH MODELS FOR SECOND YEAR

Jami Reyes of Jamie Reyes & Co. and RobertDuffy of Foundation Insurance Group LLC.

Jami Reyes, of Jamie Reyes & Co., and RobertDuffy, of Foundation Insurance Group LLC, speak to MiaGreen attendees about BASF’s role in green-building initiatives throughout South Florida.


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Inside a spacious conference room, BASF’s executive committee discussed plansfor upcoming programs and initiatives. Downthe hall, right past the private movie theatre,early arrivals sat and enjoyed the quiet, poshlibrary – others waited in the downstairsatrium next to the calming waterfall. When theboard meeting was over, BASF membershipand friends took to the plush bar and lounge.

By its description, one might think this trulyfirst class event was held at a five star hotel.Nope. Even cooler – It was held at the site of a world renowned private airport center.

Falcon Trust Air, a leader in fixed base operations, generously hosted a full house of BASF members, guests and political personalities at the BASF March networkingcocktail, located inside the Kendall-TamiamiExecutive Airport.

While upstairs, members enjoyed drinksand hors d'oeuvres also made available byCustom Protection Services (CPS) and Everest Builders, Inc., event sponsors. As always, new and returning members weregiven the opportunity to introduce themselvesand exchange information about their offered services.

BASF would once again like to thank Albert Sotero of Falcon Trust Air for providing such an elegant setting, as well Julian David Gonzalez and Everest Builders,Inc. for their generous sponsorship.

NETWORKING TAKES FLIGHT AT FIRST CLASSCOCKTAIL RECEPTION

Albert Sotero of Falcon Trust Air

Jose Benitez of CEMEX and John Armas of AlanW. Smith with Sergio Lecubet and JC Callerio ofCEMEX

Blair Hollingsworth and Ernie Bascuas of Sherwin-Williams and Alek Muelle of PreferredManagers

Jim Werle of Werle Associates, P.L., Shahin Etessam of CD Group LLC. and Fernando Martinez of Caribe Homes

Fred Abbo of Prime Homebuilders, Diana Ibarriaof Standard Pacific Homes and FernandoMartinez of Caribe Homes

Ben Solomon, Esq. of Solomon & Furshman, LLP,Betty De Varona of Yachting Experts andYalennie Viñas of GMG Advertising

Richard Gomez and state legislative candidatesRalph Rosado and Jose Felix Diaz

Albert Sotero of Falcon Trust Air, Fred Abbo of Prime Homebuilders, Julian David Gonzalezof C.P.S. and Frank De Varona of Yachting Experts

JC Enriquez of The Paint Spot, Julian David Gonzalez of C.P.S. and Richard M. Horton of The Green Companies



CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION DEADLINE APPROACHES, MEMBERS ATTEND SEMINAR


It was barely standing room only inside the BASF Conference Room on Wednesday, March 24 as Pedro J. Garcia, the county’s first elected Property Appraiser, was invited to speak to BASF members in this much anticipated forum. BASF thanks BASF board members Alex Castellanos and BB&T for sponsoring this informative event.

“What Are Your Properties Really Worth?” This most widely-asked question was appropriately the lead title of Garcia’s morning presentation.Joined by his two deputy property appraisers, Marcus Saiz del la Moraand Lazaro Solis, Garcia covered a variety of topics. Of note, Garciaindicated that Miami-Dade County’s property value dropped $31 billion dollars, or about 13.9 percent, during 2009. A pressing problem for theCounty has been the backlog of scheduled hearings to assess values in adjustment cases. In response, Garcia’s office is strategically hiring new staff to take on more hearings.

Yet, the most enlightening points came during the question and answer portion – when BASF members were able to have those issues most related to their individual businesses addressed. Key concerns presented included the process of raw land valuing, reasons for tax increases vs. appraised value decreases, foreclosures assessment in relation to adjacent properties and examples where price stabilization was actually occurring.

“This is just another example of the types of ‘smart’ events BASF is hosting,” said Truly Burton, government affairs director for BASF. “BASF keeps its members at the cutting edge of this spontaneous and ever-changing market!”

ONE-ON-ONE WITH MIAMI-DADE’S PROPERTY APPRAISER

BASF members partake in a hands-on demonstration about removing lead paint the right way!

Bill Dowd, III (Roemer Insurance Agency),Javier Hermida and Richard Gomez(TGSV) and Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr.(BankUnited).

ABOVE: Event Sponsor BB&T officersThom Bambenek, Rob Bowlby, DoraidaFernandez and Alex Castellanos withMiami-Dade County Property AppraiserPedro J. Garcia (second to the right).

LEFT: BASF President Fernando Martinezwith Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia

Attention all contractors! Beginning April 22,2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination.

To serve the South Florida construction community, BASF offered a Lead Renovation,Repair & Painting Training at the BASF offices in early February.

This one day course, led by Dawn Jenkinsand Buster Heape of the University of Florida’sCenter for Training, Research and Education for Environmental Occupations (UF TREEO), was granted accreditation by the US-EPA Lead to engage in lead-based paint training for the Renovation, Repair and Painting Program pursuant to 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart L (73 FR 21691, April 22, 2008). This new EPA rule is aimed at protecting

children from lead-based paint hazards inplaces they frequent

The Rule is Effective April 22, 2010• Renovation firms must be certified.• Renovators must be trained and certified.• Renovators must educate owners/

occupants.• Non-certified workers must work under and be

trained on-the-job by a Certified Renovator.• Work practices must be followed for work

covered by the rule.

Following the career-oriented seminar, home improvement/renovation contractors,maintenance workers in multi-family housing,painters and other workshop attendees obtained EPA certification, met EPA and HUD requirements and developed a marketing advantage to distinguish their companies from the competition – one of the many perks of your BASF membership!



HALL OF FAME

CURRENT AND PREVIOUS BASF LEADERSHIPENJOY SPECIAL RECEPTION

While the new generation of leadershiptakes on a challenging environment, it doesn’t hurt to have mentors, or better yet, friends to guide them along the way.

At a very special reception, the BASF Hall of Fame Board of Governors hosted the current Executive Committee, as well as former BASF presidents and vice-presidents for one simple goal – to get to know each other.

The home of Hall of Fame member Jon Fels served as a perfect setting for BASF leaders to get to know each other onan informal level. Guests exchanged ideas on strategies in moving the organization forward with an emphasis placed on attracting new members while also takingadvantage of the close and dedicated core group of existing board members.

The current leadership also discussed its vision and direction for the upcomingmonths. This unofficial brainstorming sessionallowed the Board of Governors to provide insight, serving current leadership in an advisory capacity.

“This one-on-one approach will only benefit the organization,” said DeborahReyes, chair of the BASF Housing Hall ofFame Board of Governors. “It was a successful event that enabled us to offersuggestions on how BASF has faced similarchallenges during the years and was able to overcome and become stronger.”

FHBA President Chuck Fowke arrivedfrom Tampa to bring the BASF leadership up to date on legislative priorities for bothNAHB and FHBA. With such key issues asAmendment 4 on the ballot, the eveningserved to re-enforce how very important thebuilding Industry is to the local economy.

Housing Hall of Fame members, Stan Price(Bilzin Sumberg) and Michael “Mad Dog”Cannon (Integra Realty Resources) with 1976 BASF President Art Lazarus and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

1981 BASF President Irv Adler, 1995 BASF President David Adler, Michelle Adler, HeleneAdler, 1998 President and Hall of Fame memberJon Fels with FHBA President Chuck Fowke and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley of BASF

Host, Hall of Fame member and 1998 BASF President Jon Fels (Avatar) with 2010 BASFPresident Fernando Martinez (Caribe Homes) and Hall of Fame member Stan Price (BilzinSumberg Baena Price and Axelrod)

1969 BASF President and Hall of Fame memberLenny Miller with 2004 BASF First Vice PresidentJohn McQueston (HOST Interiors)

BASF Housing Hall of Fame Board of GovernorsChair Deborah Reyes (Captial American Mortgage) with BASF Secretary/Treasurer Ruben Bertran (Vitran Homes), Hall of Famemember Susan Highsmith and former BASF First Vice President Rob Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group)

Hall of Fame member and 2005 BASF President RickHorton (The Green Companies) with Lisa Maxwell(Aberdeen Global Investments), Hall of Fame ChairDeborah Reyes (Capital American Mortgage) andDennis Kleinman (Great Florida Bank)

2010 First Vice President Marianna Perez (CityNational Bank), 2007 BASF President Silvio Cardoso (EcoSmart) and Truly Burton (BASF)

BASF Presidents Jon Fels (1998), Irv Adler(1981), Stu Feder (1983) and Luis Rabell (2003)




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George Berlin 209.5

Ron Schwartz 206.5

Adolph Berger 198.5

David Adler 166.5

Susan Highsmith 157.5

Mark Levy 154.5

Robert Duffy 154.5

Red Spike (100-149 Credits)

Eduardo Camet 148.5

Irv Adler 146.5

Marc Dunn 143

Harold Eisenacher 139.5

Lonnie Raulerson 138

Noah Breakstone 138

Frank Robles 129.5

Jon Remes 128.5

Oscar DiVeroli 126.5

Rey Melendi 117.5

Green Spike (50-99 Credits)

Bill Graham 91

Randy Schwartz 90.5

Jim Carr 90

Barry Pollock 85

Deborah A. Reyes 83.5

Miriam R. Alvarez 82.5

Larry Kahn 80

Todd Stephens 78

Thomas P. Murphy, Jr. 77.5

Stan Krieger 74

Robert Bonnet 66.5

Mike Cannon 66.5

Jeff Gillispie 65.5

Milton Bloom 59.5

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. 55.5

Andrew Witkin 53.5

Charles E. Rogers 53

Frank Palen 51.5

Patricia Mendoza 51

Life Spike - Navy

(25-49 Credits)

Leo Schwartzberg 49.5

E.E. Hubshman 49

Dennis Kleinman 48.5

John McQueston 47.5

Bob Legg 46.5

Javier Fernandez 46.5

Robert Green 44

Thomas Williams 39.5

Albert Cohen 39

Ileana Marquez 38

Harry Sonenblum 37.5

Hank Green 36.5

Guillermina Ojeda 36.5

Jim Shafer 36.5

Robert Dady 35.5

Fernando Martinez 35

Jose Fernandez 33

Ashley Bosch 27.5

Stephen Reimer 26.5

Charlotte Floyd 25.5

Keith Hurand 25

Spike (6-24 Credits)

Elizabeth Freeman 18.5

J.C. Calleiro 16

Joe Crider 15.5

Tony Palumbo 15

Luis Quiñones 15

Steve Solomon 13.5

Fred Sanchez 12.5

Julian David Gonzalez 12.5

Blas E. Garcia 10

Ray Castellanos 9

Raymond Butler 8.5

Margaret Diaz 8

Diana Ibarria 8

John Kiskinis 8

Don McCartney 7

Orlando Diaz 7

Stanley Price 7

Armando Goenaga 6

Jessica Gonzalez 6

Shahin Etessam 6

Tacks (0.5 -5 Credits)

Carolina Herrera 5

Carey Keyes 5

Lori Fields 5

Guelcys Perez 5

Joe Avetrani 4

Joseph H. Roth III 4

Manny Fernandez 3

Juan C. Enriquez 3

Daniel Follese 3

Andrew Fields 2.5

Tyler Chappell 2

Luis Garcia 2

Frank Mackle 2

Alberto Miranda 2

Thomas C. Murphy 2

Bernie Navarro 2

Guido Perou 2

Hiram Rodriguez 2

Raul Sotolongo 2

Jason T. Quimby 1.5

Carlos Castellanos 1

Betty De Varona 1

Javier Estrada 1

Alex Fernandez 1

Marcia Friedman 1

Fransisco Garcia 1

Octavio Jacobo 1

Bernando Kopel 1

Alberto Milo 1

Kimberly Prat 1

Miguel A. Ruiz 1

Kirk Yourmans 1

Ernesto Castillo 0.5

Jay Caravia 0.5

Jose Fernandez 0.5

Harry Hollub 0.5

Perla Lichi 0.5

Harris Millman 0.5

Alex Naboles 0.5

Scott J. Topolski 0.5

BASF WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS AT WINTERORIENTATION

Wendy Murray of Association Services of Florida,AAMC, Danielle M. Cardoso of Cherry, Bekaert &Holland, L.L.P and George Skrbin of AssociationServices of Florida, AAMC

Carlos E. Gonzalez Jr. of BankUnited, ToniPacelli-Hinkley of BASF, Danielle M. Cardoso ofCherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P, Barry Lynn ofNew Homes Sys, LLC, Truly Burton of BASF andAlex Lastra of Atlantic & Pacific Development.

Marianna E. Perez of City National Bank, AnthonyL. Jabara of Florida Marlins, L.P. and Melissa Nobles of Kiskinis Communications, Inc.

Marianna E. Perez of City National Bank, GeorgeSkrbin of Association Services of Florida, AAMC,Luis F. Quiñones Jr. of BenTrust Financial, Inc.and Toni Pacelli-Hinkley of BASF

BASF’s Membership Committee welcomednew members this January at the winter orientation breakfast. During the breakfast, Rob Duffy, president, Foundation InsuranceGroup, discussed the various benefits available to BASF members including memberdiscounts, legislative lobbying and, of course,the endless networking opportunities.

Luis Quiñones, Jr., BenTrust Financial andJami Reyes, Jamie Reyes & Co., along withseveral other board members encouragedthose in attendance to get involved by joining a committee and participating in networkingactivities including mix-n-mingles, the upcoming Golf Tournament and the always-popular Havana Night.

In her closing remarks, BASF executive vice president, Toni Pacelli-Hinkley, remindedeveryone of BASF’s special ‘three-in-onemembership’ through the organization’s partnership with Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association ofHome Builders, and the variety of discountsavailable to members.

BASF welcomes you!



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BasfNews7 (Spring&Summer 2010)