Presenting our 2019 Parade of Homes Showcase Home!
The Volusia Building Industry Association is proud to announce our 2019 Showcase Home : The Halifax by Vanacore Homes, located in Halifax Plantation. Vanacore Homes is a family-owned and operated company that brings a hands-on approach to beautifully crafted, energy-efficient homes.
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LEADERSHIP
January 2019
President Frank Severino President Elect Richard Daniels Associate Vice President Jay Bryant Vice President Amy Haworth Treasurer James Fogle Secretary Siobhan Brackett Immediate Past President Paul Rechichar Immediate Past Associate VP Ryan Kelly Builder Directors: Wendell Bradford Dionsinio Campbell Mark Herwald Jim Mather Martin Pham Associate Directors: Donna Codianne Alfy Fyock Bill Gallagher Jeff Hawk Richard VonBrocken
2018 Christmas & Installation Gala
Jay Bryant is sworn in as the 2019 Associate Vice President
Thank you to all of our sponsors and members who made our 2018 Christmas & Installation Gala such a memorable event. We had record breaking attendance to support our incoming President Frank Severino and our amazing 2019 Board of Directors. This is a small sample of the wonderful pictures taken by Katerina of Palm Coast Photography. Please go to our Facebook page to view the complete photo album from the event. Chances are there is a picture of you enjoying the evening!
2019 Board of Directors are sworn in: Alfy Fyock, Ryan Kelly, Amy Haworth, Siobhan Brackett, Richard Daniels, Martin Pham and Bill Gallagher. Not pictured: James Fogle, Wendell Bradford, Dionisio Campbell, Mark Herwald, Jim Mather, Donna Codianne, Jeff Hawk and Richard VonBrocken
Frank Severino is Sworn in as the 2019 VBIA President.
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2018 Builder of the Year: Paul Rechichar with Platinum Builders.
Frank Severino and Jay Bryant are recognized for their efforts with Government Affairs Committee.
FHBA Vice President Michael Bourre, FHBA CEO Rusty Payton, 2019 VBIA President Frank Severino, 2018 VBIA President Paul Rechichar and FHBA President Bill Truex.
Shelley Stewart and Budd Severino (accepting on behalf of Ronnie Bledsoe) are recognized for their contribution to VBIA's Capital Club.
Shelley Stewart accepts a check for $5,300.00 on behalf of Food Brings Hope, VBIA's local charity.
2018 Associate of the Year: Cindy Weinberg with Professional Title.
Thanks to your generosity the Association was able to deliver an entire truck load of toys to Food Brings Hope.
Parade of Homes Important Dates Entry Deadline January 11th, 2019 Builder's Breakfast March 19th, 2019 Judging Day March 22nd, 2019 Parade of Homes March 23rd-31st Awards Gala Hard Rock Hotel April 12th, 2019
2019 Parade of Homes
The Montebello by Gallery Homes of DeLand
Home of the Month
Upcoming Events Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, January 15th VBIA Office January GMM Wednesday , January 23rd LPGA Golf & Country Club Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, February 12th VBIA Office International Builder's Show February 19th - 21st Las Vegas, NV FHBA Legislative Conference March 11th - 13th Tallahassee, FL Parade of Homes Builder's Breakfast Tuesday, March 19th Holiday Inn at LPGA Executive & Board Meeting Tuesday, March 19th VBIA Office Parade of Homes Judging Day Friday, March 22nd VBIA Office Parade of Homes March 23rd-31st Parade of Homes Awards Gala Friday, April 12th Hard Rock Hotel
In Memoriam It is with heavy heart we inform you of the passing of our fellow member, Greg Hitchcock with G-Force Installations. Greg was an energetic asset to our Association and will be truly missed. We would like to send our thoughts and prayers to our Life Director Paula Atkerson of Southern Title, for the loss of her father John "Pops" Dean.
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Thank You To Our Renewing Members!
Trump Advances Opportunity Zones
Nissan North America and NAHB are excited to present members, their employees and HBA staff with the opportunity to purchase a new Nissan or Infiniti vehicle using exclusive incentives for members through the NAHB Savings Program. Click here to learn how to take advantage of this great member savings benefit. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on Dec. 14 published a final rule that streamlines the home warranty require- ments for FHA single- family mortgage insurance. The rule eliminates the regulations that require borrowers to purchase 10-year protection plans in order to qualify for certain mortgages on newly- constructed single-family homes. This final rule becomes effective March 14, 2019.
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NAHB Recognized for Lobbying Clout
“The Hill,” a prominent Capitol Hill publication, recently named NAHB CEO Jerry Howard to its list of elite Washington power players. Although “The Hill” highlighted one person from each organization listed, Howard noted that his inclusion represents the hard work of many individuals. “The fact that NAHB is recognized as one of the most power- ful trade groups is a testament to the shared efforts of our members; the NAHB staff, most notably Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin and his government affairs team; EOs; councils and all those who work on behalf of the association to keep housing at the forefront of the national agenda,” Howard said.
The Trump administration in December released its proposed new definition for “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) that will resolve years of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. This represents an important victory for NAHB members. Under the proposed rule, short-lived ponds, streams and tributaries that only flow in response to a rain event would be excluded from federal regulation. The rule would also exclude wetlands not directly connected to federally- regulated bodies of water. The action honored a campaign promise President Trump made to the NAHB Board of Directors in 2016 when he was running for office. The new rule announced today will be open to a public comment period for 60 days and it is expected to be finalized and instituted in all 50 states by the fall of 2019.
EPA Proposes New WOTUS Definition Could Be a $2.5 Billion Tax Could Be a $2.5 Billion Tax Court
FHA Publishes New Home Warranty Rule
President Trump on Dec. 12 signed an executive order to spur more investment in opportunity zones, a type of economic development incentive created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Opportunity zones seek to incentivize investment and economic development in under-served communities. Developers may use a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund to help fund projects located within an oppor- tunity zone. This new source of investment dollars could prove to be a powerful economic tool if properly administered.
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