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THE MAGAZINE OF THE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA

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ADONEL EXPANDS TO HAITI

Adonel Concrete has begun providing much needed concrete

to earthquake-damaged portions of Port-au-Prince and surrounding

areas as part of a partnership agreement with Haiti-based concrete

company, Betonex.

Luis Garcia will serve as CEO of the newly-formed company,

Adonel-Betonex. The phone number in Haiti for Adonel-Betonex is 509-2947-5050.

Contents2011 BASF Executive Committee

Fred AbboPrime Homebuilders

Hugo AlvarezAlvarez & Barbara, LLP

Ernie BascuasThe Sherwin-Williams

Company

Aaron Behar, Esq.Aaron Behar, P.A.

Noah BreakstoneBTI Developers

Carlos CastellanosC Squared

Construction, Inc

Ray CastellanosAuthentic Construction,

LLC

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

Jeff DaleyAvatar Properties, Inc

Betty De VaronaYachting Experts

Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Esq.

Becker & Poliakoff, P.A

Alex GalvezCogent Consulting

Engineering Construction LLC

Luis GarciaAdonel Concrete

Fernando X. GomezBankUnited, FSB

Carolina Herrera, Esq.Lennar Homes, Inc.

Diana IbarriaStandard Pacific Homes

John KiskinisKiskinis

Communications, Inc.

Alex LastraAtlantic & Pacific

Development

Tom C. MurphyCoastal Construction

Group

Wendy MurrayAssociation Services

of Florida

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

Price & Axelrod LLP

Daniel RodriguezLarry's Cap Rock &

Stone

Christian SaiiaComcast

Frank SilvaFrank Silva, PA

Jim WerleWerle Associates

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 Membership, Events & Sponsorship

Truly BurtonGovernment Affairs Director

for Miami-Dade, Broward andMonroe Counties

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 2011.

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA15225 NW 77th Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014 Phone: 305 556-6300 / Fax: 305 556-6304 / Website: www.basfonline.org

12 COVER STORY: INSTALLATION GALA

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4 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEPast Sucess Helps Define FutureIn Memory – Emilio F. Martinez

5 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEWorking Together in 2011Calendar of Events

6 LEGISLATIVE UPDATESKey Legislative Issues Ahead in 2011Vote NO on 4 Wins Big

8 MEMBERS IN THE NEWSBASF’S Richard Horton Honored by FHBAAl Zichella Installed as New FHBA PresidentAdonel Concrete Partners with Haiti Firm

10 WHAT’S NEWNew Year. New Website…New BusinessreConstructFL.com Website Goes Live

11 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESExperts Share Win-Win Tips on Green Projects

16 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESPortofino Coal Fired Pizza Hosts BASF

17 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESHappy Hour Celebrates Havana NightFHA Visits to Discuss Condo Approval Process

18 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESMembers Visit Site of New Marlins Ballpark

20 MEMBER OPPORTUNITIESBASF Supports His House Children’s Home

22 New Members and Renewals & Spike Club

CAPSTONE SPONSORS

KEYSTONE SPONSORS

COBBLESTONE SPONSORS

MANAGING EDITOR:Toni Pacelli-Hinkley [email protected] Kiskinis [email protected]

EDITOR:Melissa [email protected]

CREATIVE DIRECTOR:John Tombley [email protected]: GTC Media

Alberto Milo, Jr.The Urban Development

Group, LLCPresident

Luis F. Quiñones Jr.BenTrust FinancialFirst Vice President

Ben SolomonSolomon &

Furshman, LLPSecond Vice President

Richard GomezTGSV Enterprises, Inc.Secretary-Treasurer

Shahin Etessam,CD Group LLC. &

Greatstone Development, Inc.

Assistant Secretary

Fernando I. MartinezCaribe Homes

Imm. Past President

Marianna E. PerezCity National Bank

of FloridaImm. Past Vice President

Lenny MillerPasadena Homes, Inc.

Life Executive Committee Member

Ruben BertranVitran Homes Corp.

Presidential Appointee

Alexander CastellanosBB&T

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

Carlos Gonzalez Lennar

Ex Officio

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr.BankUnitedEx-Officio

Richard M. HortonThe Green Companies

Ex-Officio

Luis P. RabellLPR Builders Inc.

Ex-Officio

Toni Pacelli-HinkleyBuilders Association

of South FloridaExecutive Vice President

IN MEMORY ~ EMILIO F. MARTINEZ, 81

BY ELINOR J. BRECHERThe Miami Herald

Emilio F. Martinezbuilt his first house in1986. A decade later,Caribe Homes -- thecompany he founded with sons Charlieand Raul -- recorded $52 million in sales, the highest to date in Miami-Dade County by a private developer. Caribe catered to working-class suburbanites who saw the American Dream in a 3/2 with a one-car garage.

Caribe once employed six of Martinez'snine children, which gave Martinez as muchpleasure as the nearly 4,000 homes Caribehas built. Friends who couldn't keep their kids at the same holiday table -- much less in the same business -- ``want to know how I accomplished this,'' Martinez once told The Miami Herald. ``With love and care.'' He was the grandfather of 20 and

great-grandfather of eight. Before coming to South Florida in 1960,

he worked in the family's trucking company.As a Cuban refugee, he initially flipped burgers in Miami, according to his son Fernando. Four years later Martinez and his wife -- the former Helena Pagliery -- and their seven children relocated to PuertoRico, where Martinez became a vice president with Trust Mortgage Corp., which financed developers. An eighth child, Carmenwas born soon thereafter. He returned toMiami in 1972 as a widower, having lost hiswife to heart disease. In 1975, he married theformer Mariana Fernandez, who survives.They have a daughter.

``My dad's philosophy was that the bestbusiness is where everybody leaves happy,''said Fernando, Caribe's sales and marketingdirector. ``If they leave happy, they'll be aclient for life . . . He said that the moment you try to be too greedy, that's not a good deal.''

When Emilio Martinez wasn't working,

he was hunting, apassion that tookhim all over theworld -- and filledhis home with theheads of deer,bear and biggame. ``He wasalways a gun aficionado,'' Fernando said, even after his father lost peripheral vision to the strokes,and could no longer drive.

Martinez was also generous to charitablecauses. In 2000, Caribe won a ``Friends ofHaiti'' Award for its contribution to a Haitianvocational school.

In addition to his wife and four sons:Emilio, Raul, Fernando and Charlie, Martinez is survived by daughters HelenJimenez, Cristina Martinez, Carolina Garner, Carmen Aguilar and MarianaSanchez, and a brother, Fernando Martinez,all of Miami-Dade County.

The Builders Association of South Florida extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family of Emilio F. Martinez, founder of Caribe Homes and abeloved member of South Florida’s community. What appears below is a portion of a story that appeared in The Miami Herald on December 1st.

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As you grow up, you begin to realize the value of getting advice and help fromsomeone who has gone before you. Whetherit’s washing a dog or building a tree house,you can’t beat reliable information from others about mistakes that they have madealong the way, or trade secrets and ideasthat were successful.

That’s what BASF is all about, learningfrom our previous leadership and building a stronger organization to pass on.

Ever since it was founded 66 years ago, it has brought together people who design,finance, build, supply, decorate or remodelhomes. When South Florida grew up afterWorld War II, it was the BASF that helpedbuilders provide housing for a growing community. Members did business withother members, whether through informal

collaboration or formal partnerships. BASFhelped members provide better quality housing while realizing greater profits.

BASF delivers professional solutions tobusiness problems, but it also puts memberstogether to golf, fish or otherwise kick back with each other. Qualified staff helprepresent builder interests including identifying construction industry businessopportunities, uncovering harmful government regulations and lobbying at all levels of government, local, state and national, to improve and protect our industry.Our legislative role is the heartbeat of the organization and it will continue to be strong.

As your new President, I look forward toleveraging the advice of long-time membersand past Presidents along with the vision ofnew members to keep the BASF as the lead-

ing organization forthe constructionindustry in SouthFlorida. We willcontinue to explorethe possibility ofincorporating otherassociations intoour organization and grow our membershipbase. There are still some challenging economic conditions ahead of us; however, I have always believed that within the challenge lies the opportunity. The ditch may be deep, but together as one team, the BASF will make it easier to climb out and start climbing up the mountain again.Enjoy the year ahead!

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

PAST SUCCESS HELPS DEFINE FUTURE

2011 BASF PresidentAlberto Milo, Jr.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTSCALENDAR OF EVENTS

EXECUTIVE VP’S MESSAGE

This edition of the BASFNews ends theyear with a sample of what makes the BASFsuch a special association – members doingbusiness with members and members doinggood works for those less fortunate. I think that the heart and soul of the BASFmembership can be defined by their love of mankind as demonstrated in the formationof the Philanthropy Committee this year. The word philanthropy is derived from the Latin and Greek “phil-anthropia,” meaning love of mankind. As you will see on page 20, BASF members at were hard atwork giving back to thecommunity with theirtime, talent and theirtreasure at His HouseChildren’s Home. Aspecial thank you goesout to Ben Solomon,Esq., Shahin Etessamand Ruben Bertran for taking the lead of the Philanthropy Committee and the work theydid to encourage the BASF members to contribute to making September 11, 2010 a special day for the kids at His House Children’s Home. Check out the pictures!Want to help others less fortunate? Save thedate, April 30, 2011, for Comcast Cares Day.

On the advocacy front, BASF staged threerallies to make the public aware that it wasimportant to Vote NO on Amendment 4. Withour grass roots efforts, some timely mediaspots and our members posting signs, handing out palm cards, monitoring voting

sites, and appearing on TV and radio spots discussing the issue, Amendment 4 wassoundly defeated! That’s your association at work for you, protecting jobs and trying to keep the economy moving in a positive direction. Read Truly Burton’s column onthe political candidates that we endorsedand other issues relating to our industry,page 6.

We love it whenour members do business with other members.Check out the photos of our networkingevents. Boardmember, FredAbbo of ThePrime Group, hosted amix-n-mingle at his latest restaurant onKendall Drive, Portofino Coal Fired Pizza. If you haven’t been there, you are missingout on great pizza and other delicious entrées in an atmosphere that combines a sophisticated dining ambiance with a touch of sports-playing plasma-TV viewing.You can tell by the photos that we had delicious food and a fun-filled evening.

2011 First Vice President Luis F.Quiñones, Jr. knows how to throw a greatparty! He organized a sponsor thank youand a Vote NO on Amendment 4 victory eventat the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove thatbrought together a lot of people who hadn’t

been out and aboutfor a while. As I tryto remind all of ourmembers, youhave to see and be seen because if you are out ofsight, you are outof mind and you could be out of business.We don’t want that to happen to you. Our goal is to help you achieve your business development objectives, but youhave to take the first step and network at our events.

Luis also gave new direction to the Installation Gala held at the Grove Isle Hoteland Spa. Theparty lasted into the weehours with theballroom transformedfrom a theatre setting for theinstallation and awards to a club atmospherethat rivaled anything on South Beach.

I would like to congratulate the newly installed officers and board of directors, as well as the winners of the prestigiousBASF Awards. The cover story presents the best and the brightest of our industry.We’re looking forward to a new year with invigorated leadership ready to address our industry issues and challenges. Join us!

Executive Vice PresidentToni Pacelli-Hinkley

WORKING TOGETHER IN 2011

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSJanuary 12-15 International Builders Show – OrlandoJanuary 20 Executive Committee MeetingJanuary 27 Board of Directors MeetingFebruary 10 Executive Committee MeetingFebruary 17 Board of Directors MeetingMarch 4-6 Future Builders of America Summer Leadership Camp / FFA Training – Haines CityMarch 10 Executive Committee MeetingMarch 17 Board of Directors MeetingApril 13-14 FHBA Legislative Action Visit – Duval Hotel, Tallahassee


LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

BASF is here to help you find newwork – BASF’s main focus is helping our members find out about any new construction work in South Florida. Here arethree of our most recent major efforts inhelping you find new work: • Fast-tracking projects with Building

Better Communities Bond Money – During the County commission budget hearings, BASF supported slightly highermillage rates so the County can acceleratethe number of bond issue-supported publicworks and construction projects. Membersare meeting with senior county staff to discuss fast-tracking of public projects toget more projects underway sooner – andgenerate more construction jobs on newCounty infrastructure work. • Huge public works project at Port of

Miami – Port Tunnel Contractors Expo –BASF got the jump on all other associationsby getting the word out early and oftenabout this early December contractor and supplier expo to inform all interestedcontractors about the enormous work available to them on this large public worksproject. For details, call BASF office staff.

November’s Election Results – BigWins for our legislators and on Vote Noon Amendment 4 – From Senator-ElectMarco Rubio’s amazing race to DavidRivera becoming our newest Congressman,we are extending our heartiest congratula-tions to these two favorite sons of SouthFlorida and BASF. We are very proud ofthese elected officials and wish them goodluck as they move on in their careers inWashington, DC. Locally, BASF BoardMember Miguel Diaz de la Portilla won his race for Florida Senate in District 36.Overall, BIPAC won 93% of the races inwhich it endorsed candidates.

Dade-Broward efforts on Amendment4 (“Hometown Democracy”) – Members worked very hard on the biggestAssociation-wide Get Out The Vote effortever undertaken for a constitutional issue inrecent memory. The finale was a series of

three street-corner rallies organized andmanned by BASF members and staff, heldin the three weeks before Election Day.Equally impressive was that BASF membersmanned 15 precincts on Election Day, plus having distributed over 350 yard andbuilding signs, 1,000 palm cards and sent countless e-mails. Thanks to all those members who defeated this damaging issue.

Two new County Commissioners join Miami-Dade County Commission –Mr. Jean Monestime, the first Haitian-American County Commissioner to sit on this dais, defeated incumbent Commissioner Dorrin Rolle from District 2.Newly elected Commissioner Lynda Bell isthe former Mayor of the City of Homestead.She won the seat vacated by out-goingCommissioner Katy Sorenson, whostepped down to run a University of MiamiLeadership program. We wish Commission-ers Monestime, Bell and Sorenson thebest of luck at their new positions! Earlier in the year, County Commissioners Souto and Diaz won their races by widemargins and were returned to their Commission seats. Commissioners Heyman and Sosa were reelected withoutopposition, when no other candidates filedagainst them in mid-June, 2010.

Three new School Board membersseated – To complete this major shift inelected officials, three new Dade CountySchool Board members were elected too.

They include Ms.Raquel Regalado,Carlos Curbeloand former StateRepresentativeDorothy Bendross-Mindingall. BASF wishes themthe best of luck at their new positions as well.BASF supportedformer Rep. Bendross-Mindingall duringher tenure as a state legislator.

Recall efforts underway againstMayor Alvarez and likely some County Commissioners – legal proceedings underway before petitionscan be finalized – Almost immediatelyafter the County Commission voted for a taxincrease in the County’s 2010-2011 budget,voter outcry began about the basis for thetax increase. The Mayor proposed a tax increase for a variety of services, includingsome to cover salary increases embeddedin various employee union contracts. Autodealer Norman Braman announced a recalleffort against Mayor Carlos Alvarez, whichis pending until several legal proceedingsare concluded. Additionally, a similar effortis reported to be moving forward againstfive commissioners who voted for the taxand bond millage increase.

Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)2010 – County Commission hearing setfor January 2011 –The EAR, a legally required seven-year Master Plan update, includes several new provisions which will impact the building industry. They are:climate change, green building issues, new infrastructure construction for future infilldevelopment, changes to the land supplyand residential capacity formula and howresidential densities are calculated, andtraffic and transportation issues. Over thepast four months, BASF’s EAR WorkingGroup presented three sets of detailed comments to the County on these issues.

Government Affairs Directorfor Miami-Dade, Broward

and Monroe CountiesTruly Burton

KEY LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AHEAD IN 2011

NAHB PAC Trustee Sandy Miot (Hawthorne Realty), Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF), U.S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and Truly Burton (BASF)

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At their hearing, the PAB adopted BASF’sproposal for a density increase in all residential categories within the Planboundary. Other BASF issues include concerns about land supply calculationsand questioning the assumption that most new projects will be built at a higher density within one of at least 48 CommunityUrban Center (CUC) districts. Members will have met with County staff once againby December and could present their concerns to the County Commission in advance of the January 19, 2011 publichearing.

BROWARD LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Broward County Commission gets three new members – continuing the trend in electing new officials,Broward’s Commission has three newCommissioners - Three new Commis-sioners have joined this nine-member board since Election Day. We congratulateCommissioners Barbara Sharief, Dale V.C.

Holness and Chip LaMarca upon their recent elections to the Broward CountyCommission. Ms. Sharief ran in the openseat when Diana Wasserman-Rubinstepped down. Mr. Holness took JosephEggletion’s seat when he left office afteran ethical issue, and Mr. LaMarca beat incumbent Ken Keechl. We wish them allgood luck in their new positions!

New Student Generation Rate Study tobe heard at Broward County Commission- School Board consultant proposes impact fee increases – In late summer,the Broward County School Board’s consultant presented his report thatchanged the student generation rate formula, which now proposes a higher impact fee in some residential categories.After the study was revised some, the single family fees dropped slight, but much higher fees are proposed for mid-andhigh-rise multi-family and mobile homecategories. BASF staff spoke in oppositionto the fee increases. The Broward CountyCommission met to hear this item on

December 14, 2010. This fee increasewould be in addition to the third-tier of athree-year phase in of the previous impactfee study’s recommended fee increase.That set of fee increases was based on a2007 study, which set the single familyhome fees at $8,666.

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 hasbeen working on developing this ordinancefor the past two years. In their most recentnegotiations, the committee and staff have agreed to a new set of incentives for this ordinance. BASF’s position is that a non-mandatory, incentive-driven ordinance is the best approach to encouraging green building. BASF members and staff will prepare a final position on this issue in time for a January2011 public hearing before the City of Hollywood’s City Commission.

The campaign to Vote No on Amendment 4 was a great success thanks to the many supportive BASF members.

Statewide, the voter referendum was defeated 67 percent to 33 percent – in Miami-Dade the numbers were 61 percent to 38 percent.

This resounding defeat was a strong statement about industry organizing itself against a very bad ideaandit worked. BASF rallied its members, who came out in big numbers at three highly successful street cornerrallies – three rallies in three weeks – in the run-up toElection Day.

All three rallies had BASF members, and other tradegroup members, standing on busy intersections in Miami-Dade, waving to morning commuters, urging them to Vote No on Amendment 4. Cement trucks, courtesy of CEMEX Corporation,circled the streets, withsigns and air-horns, reminding voters to Vote No on 4. Not only were these fun rallies, they were proof that BASF can come together and undertake a successfulgrass roots political effort and win. Great job, everyone on a hard-won victory!

VOTE NO ON 4 WINS BIG

Jim Padron (Flagler Development),Ruben Bertran (Vitran Homes), andToni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF)

Marianna Perez (City National Bank),Jose Cancela (Hispanic USA Marketing)

and Truly Burton (BASF)

Jim Padron (Flagler Development), JC Calleiro (CEMEX), Ruben Bertran

(Vitran Homes), Richard Gomez (TGSV Enterprises, Inc.) and

Aimee Carlson (FSG Staff)

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS


Naples builder-developer Al Zichella was installed as President ofthe Florida Home Builders Association during the organization’s FallLeadership Conference in Bonita Springs. Zichella is Vice Presidentand Construction & Development at KD Merick & Co. in Naples and a 30-year veteran of the construction industry.

Bradenton plumber Bill Smock was elected Second Vice President.

Dave Carter of Lakeland was named FirstVice President and Treasurer and BudSwindell of Sarasota was elected Third VicePresident. Suzanne Graham of Port Charlottewill serve a second term as Secretary.

AL ZICHELLA INSTALLED AS NEWFHBA PRESIDENT

Richard M. Horton, President of The Green Companies and the 2005 President of theBuilders Association of South Florida, was awarded the 2010 Builder of the Year award presented by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) at the group’s Fall LeadershipConference in Bonita Springs.

Horton was selected for the honor by the FHBA Associates/Trades Council. His most recent accomplishment has been chairing the FHBA Building Task Force, which hassuccessfully liquated and/or leased the association’s properties, saving thousands of dollars.

Inducted into the BASF Housing Hall of Fame in 2009 and the recipient of the Al SingerSpirit of the Industry Award in 2008, Horton is a Super Spike having recruited more than 320 members.

BASF’S RICHARD HORTON HONORED BY FHBA

Miami-based Adonel Concrete, SouthFlorida’s largest independently owned concrete company, has pooled resources withBetonex, a Haiti-based concrete company, in a new partnership that hopes to more quicklyrebuild earthquake-damaged portions of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas.

According to Adonel president and BASF board member Luis Garcia, the twocompanies determined that they could better help Haiti recover from the terribledamage by working together. “Betonex is an established, quality company that usesmodern concrete products and delivery systems,” said Garcia. “Their managementand technical people are tops, too. But theyface terrible obstacles.”

Adonel has sent 30 of its ready-mixtrucks to Haiti, and has added a mobile

cement plant to be followedsoon by a permanent plant.Betonex owns equipment fordifficult installations, producesits own gravel and sand, uses a computer-controlledready-mix facility and maintains a testing labora-tory. Adonel will send six employees to help boost thePort-au-Prince staff of the new firm to 60.

“This new partnership isabout building relationships for a new challenge, the recovery effort inHaiti,” said Garcia.

Garcia will be CEO of the new Adonel-Betonex group. Garcia characterized theunion as a win-win combination with

strength in numbers and experience. Betonex currently has major contracts withthe United Nations, the Haitian government,non-government organizations and others for temporary shelters, new buildings andother critical improvements.

ADONEL CONCRETE PARTNERS WITH HAITI FIRM

Officially launching this winter, the revamped BASF website, www.basfon-line.org, brings association communicationto a whole new level.

The new BASF website is designed withits members in mind. Not only does it breakthe mold when it comes to strategic design,but more importantly, it reaches the consumer on behalf of its membership.

Offering valuable direct marketing, BASFonline.org is premiering “Find an Expert” – a page that offers consumers acomplete directory of BASF’s members andtheir services. “Find an Expert QuickLinks,” located on the right hand side of thepage, goes even a step further. Spotlighting featured members by category, “Find an Expert Quick Links” makes the consumer’s

search easier and more interactive by offering direct links to participatingmembers’ websites and a description of services. The best part? The “Find an Expert”section can be accessed through a variety of ways, including visual icons, whichlessen confusion and create message frequency.

Consumers in the market fora home can also access buildermember properties straight from BASFonline.org, in the new“Find Your Dream Home”section. Made possible by a partnership with New Homes Source,

builder members can create aninteractive directory of their own,showcasing the latest propertiesfor sale and engaging potentialbuyers with rates, images, contact information, requests for brochures and even a virtual tour.

The value of member-ship literally becomes instantaneous with this newwebsite. BASFonline.org also allows its members to stay up-to-date with the latestevents, news and government

affairs on various platforms. Connected bysocial media, BASFonline.org lets membersreceive timely “tweets” from staff on Twitter,scroll through photo galleries on Flickr, network on Facebook, follow critical stateand national industry news through RSSfeeds and catch up with the latest local legislative discussion on the BASF blog.

Allowing members a more convenientway to stay active in the association, BASFonline.org is a one-stop-shop in planning for important BASF events. Automatically integrated with the Builder-Fusion system, members can now reviewthe event calendar, select an event to attendand pay any registration fees directlyfrom the website.

Preparing members for business, especially in today’s relentlessly changingclimate, is a primary mission of the BASF.The new BASF website is another tool provided to members to enhance that mission.

Be on the lookout for a detailed e-mailfrom BASF staff that provides members with a “how-to” guide on some areas of the website and addresses any technical issues with login information. If you haveany questions on how best to navigate the new site, or login difficulties, pleasedon’t hesitate to call the office at 305-556-6300.


WHAT’S NEW

The Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) recently unveiled its latest digital innovation this fall, when it launched reConstructFL.com – a website where Florida contractors can go to find construction and employment opportunities.

Funded by a grant from Workforce Florida,Inc. to FHBA and Florida State University, the web site is a potent tool to speed the state’s economic recovery.

reConstructFL.com is currently accepting member registrations. Members can alsofind updated news about the website and its job offerings on the sites partnering Facebook and Twitter accounts, just search “reConstructFL.”

reConstructFL.comWEBSITE GOES LIVE

NEW YEAR. NEW WEBSITE…NEW BUSINESS

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES


EXPERTS SHARE WIN-WIN TIPS ON GREEN PROJECTS

In September, BASF members and guestsgathered at the Miami City Club downtown tolearn how to succeed on green projects froma panel of experts.

2010 BASF President Fernando Martinezwelcomed guests, then called on board member Ben Solomon, Esq. to introduceFlorida Governor Charlie Crist. The governorquickly agreed with BASF’s position onAmendment 4, then reviewed major improvements the Sunshine State has made toward greener activities. During his term alone, for example, Florida’s rank in solar energy went from 50th to 2nd among U.S. states.

Clerk of Courts Harvey Ruvin, who also heads Miami-Dade’s Climate Change Advisory Task Force, reviewed the county’sleadership in setting green standards. “Weneed to keep managing the unavoidables,” he said, then cited progress. Our courts arereducing paper files with electronic data, saving $35 million annually in traffic courtalone. On-line access to the county’s 110,000open foreclosures is helping boost sales ofhomes, including those to computer-savvyforeign buyers.

Moderator Luis Betalleluz, president ofThe BetaJones Group and chair of BASF’sGreen Building Council, introduced thepanelists, beginning with architect DaphneGurri, founding partner of Gurri Matute PA,who detailed steps to reduce negative impacton the environment. Several of her projectsincluded careful site selection, minimal use ofnatural resources and ease of use in the finalstructure. “It’s important to select a designteam with LEED skills, identify a leader andregister a project in the pre-design phase,”said Gurri. “Third party registration validatesthe project with common benchmarks. Collaboration is key. Set goals with ownersand operators. It makes everything easier.”

Betalleluz added that green materials stillcost more, “but with new technology notmuch more. Cost-analysis and careful planning boost the payback.” In 15 projects

he confirmed that traditional measures become “green” measures if you paint thingswhite, recycle better or irrigate with roofrunoff. A bonus? Your project has better marketability when finished.

Civil engineer Jay Huebner, vice president of HSQ Group, Inc., highlightedgreen issues at projects in Deerfield Beach,Fort Lauderdale, Davie and Miami thatachieved a mix of Silver and Gold LEED status. They involved a mix of new construc-tion and existing structures where he usedsoil moisture sensors to restrict water use,solar panels, bike racks, exfiltration trenches,drainage wells and playgrounds in dry detention areas. In one case operational costs fell by 34 percent. Typical additionalcost for greening was about three percent.Betalleluz cited similar results at a Wynwoodneighborhood center and a Seminole tribeleasing center using related improvements.

According to Paul Savage, a Coral Gablesattorney who focuses on environmental andenergy conservation issues, promises madein greening’s early years of only two or threepercent extra costs were seldom achieved.But now they are possible. He cautioned“don’t try to darken the door of public officials without with good plans for goinggreen.” Mandatory and voluntary require-ments are coming together, said Savage, andFlorida’s building code keeps getting stronger.

Margarita “Maggie” Fernandez, whoheads public outreach for Miami-DadeCounty’s sustainability program, focused on the balance needed between economic,social and environmental demands. SouthFlorida is adding to its early efforts in the ‘80sand ‘90s. Up the road? Hybrid-drive garbagetrucks are coming soon to a curb near you.Fernandez looks forward to working withBASF and others in best use of tax incentives,a $12.5 million grant for energy conservationand a new $1.5 million revolving fund to help businesses improve their properties.

The forum was sponsored by Solomon &Furshman, LLP and Whirlpool.

Ben Solomon, Esq. (Solomon and Furshman,LLP), Governor Charlie Crist & Clerk of CourtsHarvey Ruvin

Peter Smith & Loretta Saulsberry (WhirlpoolCorp.), Wendy Murray & George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida)

Lorraine Rivas & Tina Herald (COMCAST)

Richard Horton (The Green Companies), Richard Gomez (TGSV Enterprises), Luis Rabell(LPR Builders) and JC Calleiro (CEMEX)

Governor Charlie Crist, Ben Solomon, Esq.(Solomon and Furshman, LLP) and Fernando I.Martinez (Caribe Homes)


COVER STORY

The Builders Association of SouthFlorida’s new leadership took their oath ofoffice at the organization’s annual InstallationGala at the Grove Isle Hotel & Spa. IncomingPresident Alberto Milo, Jr. and First VicePresident Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. spoke of themany challenges, but were quick to remindthe more than 200 people in attendance thatthe organization’s strengths lie with thosewho have guided BASF during the years.

“We will turn to the Lenny Millers, theIrwin Adlers and the many others whohave left their distinguished mark on bothour organization and South Florida,” saidAlberto Milo, Jr.

Milo serves as president of The UrbanDevelopment Group, LLC. In 2009, he formedRUDG, a joint venture between The Urban De-velopment Group and The Related Group. Hewas named BASF’s Builder of the Year in 2009.

A licensed Mortgage and Real Estate broker, Milo serves on the Miami-DadeCounty Industrial Development Authority andpreviously was a member of the GreaterMiami Chamber of Commerce’s WorkforceHousing Committee.

Quiñones, Jr. is a partner at BenTrust Financial, a full service Miami-based insurance broker. He is a past recipient

of BASF’s President’s Award and was named the organization’s Associate of the Year in 2008 and 2009.

WPLG-Channel 10’s Emmy-Award winning newscaster Calvin Hughes, who co-anchor’s Local 10’s 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts with Laurie Jennings, served as master of ceremonies for the evening.

The red carpet treatment greeted guestsupon arrival and, following photos, theyjoined one another on the outdoor patio forcocktails and tasty hors d’ oeuvres under amoonlight sky with beautiful Biscayne Bayas the perfect backdrop. A lovely buffet dinner followed the awards presentation andinstallation ceremony. Many guests dancedthe night away in the ballroom.

Several members were recognized by the association for their dedication during2010. They included Shahin Etessam, of CD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc., Builder of the Year, and Ben Solomon, Esq. of Solomon & Furshman, LLP, Associate of the Year.

Shahin Etessam was also awarded theprestigious Al Singer Spirit of the IndustryAward Winner.

Former BASF President, Irwin M. Adlerwas inducted into the BASF Housing Hall

of Fame. Lenny Millerwas awarded a crystal clock in recognition of his timeless effortson behalf of BASF for over 50 years. Lennyis a former BASF president and has been anactive participant on the national level atNAHB as well as holding many leadershippositions statewide too. Fernando Martinez,2010 president, presented a host of deserv-ing members with the President’s Award.

“Our association was again at the forefront in representing the Building Industry on many major legislative issues,”said Fernando Martinez. “Our victories in 2010 culminated with the resounding defeat of Amendment #4 in the Novemberelections. Our membership and staff took an active role in better educating the publicon the negative ramifications had thisAmendment passed. I wish Al and Luistremendous success in the coming year and know they will represent the best interests of our members and industry.”

The Installation Dinner was sponsored by Solomon & Furshman, LLP; Flagler Development Group; City NationalBank of Florida; Whirlpool Corporation, BankUnited, Broad and Cassel, and Capstone Sponsor, Comcast.

Executive Committee and Board of Directors take oath of office. TOP ROW: Shahin Etessam (CD Group, LLC and Greatstone Development, Inc.), Wendy Murray (Association Services of Florida), Frank Silva (Frank Silva, PA), Fred Abbo, (Prime Group), Dan Rodriguez (Larry's Cap Rock & Stone), John Kiskinis (Kiskinis Communications), Fernando X. Gomez (BANKUNITED), Aaron Behar, Esq. (Aaron Behar, PA), Alex Castellanos (BB&T); MIDDLE ROW: Lani Kahn Drody (Lowell Homes), Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders), Danielle Cardoso (Cherry, Bekaert and Holland), Ben Solomon, Esq. (Solomon and Furshman, LLP), Fernando I. Martinez (Caribe Homes), Richard Gomez (TGSV Enterprises), Lenny Miller, Ruben Bertran(Vitran Homes), Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. (BANKUNITED), JC Calleiro (CEMEX), Richard Horton (The Green Companies), and Luis Rabell (LPR Builders);FRONT ROW: Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF) and Betty DeVarona (Yachting Experts)

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Adriana and Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial)

Board Member Danielle Cardoso(Cherry, Bekaert and Holland)

Patty and Noah Breakstone (BTI Developers)

Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. (BANKUNITED)and Esther Gonzalez (Bayshore Woman’s Healthcare)

Christian Milo, Cristina Milo, Alberto Milo, Jr. and Alberto Milo, Sr.(The Urban Development Group)

President’s Award Recipients

RUBEN BERTRAN Vitran Homes, Corp.

JC CALLEIROCEMEX

BETTY DE VARONAYachting Experts

ROBERT DUFFYFoundation Insurance Group

RICHARD GOMEZTGSV Enterprises, Inc.

CARLOS GONZALEZ Lennar Homes, Inc.

CAROLINA HERRERALennar Homes, Inc.

JAY HUEBNER HSQ Group, Inc.

WENDY MURRAY Association Services of Florida

LUIS F. QUIÑONES, JR. BenTrust Financial

DANIEL RODRIGUEZLarry’s Cap Rock & Stone

LORETTA SAULSBERRYWhirlpool Corp.

President’s Award Recipients

Jay and Julie Caravia and Halo and Rhonda Fernandez (Sherwin Williams)

Nancy and Tony DelPozzo, Fernando X. Gomezand Ileana Hernandez (BANKUNITED) and VivianSuarez and Sean Rezai (Quantum Solutions)

Lucee Wolper, Cynthia Wolper-Solomon, Esq.,Ben Solomon, Esq., Annette Gober and EileenBrown (Solomon & Furshman, LLP)

Leonardo Lizano, Adenys Lizano, Estrella "Star" Manso and Norberto Manso (Flagler Development)

Gus and Lisa Gil (Gil Development) and Vivian DeLas Cuevas and Ricardo Diaz (Broad and Cassel)

Larry Cott and Corinne Miller-Cott, Lenny Miller, Kathy and Robert Miller

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Fernando I. Martinez (Caribe Homes), KatherineVargas (COMCAST) and Alberto Milo, Jr. (The Urban Development Group)

Luis Rabell (LPR Builders), David Adler and Irwin Adler (Adler Companies), Richard Horton(The Green Companies) and Lenny Miller

Frank Silva (Frank Silva, PA), Fernando I. Martinez (Caribe Homes) and Frank DeVarona (Yachting Experts)

George Skrbin and Wendy Murray (AssociationServices of Florida)

Back Row: Robert and Sherilyn Lefkowitz, Irwinand Helene Adler (Adler Companies), Jon andFerne Fels (Brookman-Fels), David Adler (AdlerCompanies) and Luis Rabell (LPR Builders)Front Row: Michael Lefkowitz, Blake Adler,Michelle Adler and Mayra Rabell

Walter Sidd, Adriana and Luis F. Quiñones, Jr., and Kerry Quiñones (BenTrust Financial)

Vince Castro (BenTrustFinancial) and Deborah Nuñez

Aaron Behar, Esq. (Aaron Behar, PA) and Jaclyn Bentley, Esq. (Jaclyn A. Bentley, P.A.)

Ruby Sponsor and President Award winnerLoretta L. Saulsberry (Whirlpool Corp.)

Risa and Hon. Harvey Ruvin, Ben Solomon, Esq.and Cynthia Wolper-Solomon, Esq. (Solomon &Furshman, LLP)

JC and Maddy Calleiro (CEMEX)

BASF Housing Hall of Fame members Phyllis Loconto (Loconto Productions) and Richard Horton (The Green Companies), Andy Witkin(Witkin Hults Design Group), Jon Fels (Brookman-Fels), Larry Kahn (Lowell Homes), Deborah A.Reyes (Capital American Mortgage), Joe Goldstein,Esq. (Holland and Knight) and Luis Rabell (LPRBuilders) with new honoree Irwin M. Adler with his wife Helene of the Adler Companies (center).

Nazi and Peter Moarefi, Bob Heyat, Sonya and Shahin Etessam (CD Group, LLC and Greatstone Development, Inc.), Victor Marerro,Sohrab Forouhar, Nancy and Phillip Rarick and Iris Marerro (HHCH)

Deborah Reyes (Capital American Mortgage Co.),Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF), Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders) and Adriana Quiñones

Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group, LLC )

Hon. Harvey and Risa Ruvin

Anthony Garcia and Barbara Ferrer, Esq. of Installation Ruby Sponsor Broad and Cassel

The BASF was proud to honor industry veteranLenny Miller for his 50 years of service to the Association as a member and past president.

Former BASF presidents Larry Kahn and LaniKahn Drody (Lowell International Realty, LLC)

Luis F. and Adriana Quiñones, and Kerry Quiñones (BenTrust Financial)

Odalys Hernandez and Michael Lopez (BANKUNITED) with Ylex Baluja (KW Property)and Terry Baluja (Lennar Homes).

2010 BASF President Fernando I. Martinez(Caribe Homes) and incoming 2011 President Alberto Milo, Jr. (The Urban Development Group),[bottom row, left], with Former BASF PresidentsSilvio Cardoso (EcoSmart), Luis Rabell (LPRBuilders), Jon Fels (Brookman-Fels), Lani KahnDrody (Lowell International Realty, LLC), RichardHorton (The Green Companies), Larry Kahn (Lowell Homes), Irwin Adler (Adler Companies)and Lenny Miller

Shahin Etessam (CD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.) and Alberto Milo, Jr. (The Urban Development Group)

Tony and Nancy DelPozzo, Luis and Giselle Morera, Alberto Milo, Jr., Alberto Milo, Sr. CristinaMilo and Christian Milo (The Urban DevelopmentGroup), Rubin and Annette Pedron (SunTrustBank) and Hon. Bruno and Zori Barreiro

Kerry Quiñones and Walter Sidd, Adriana andLuis F. Quiñones, Jr., Maria and Frank Carrera,Laura Leiseca and JC Uribarri, Vince Castro andDeborah Nuñez (BenTrust Financial); and Olgaand Jorge Leiseca (Adrida Corp.)

BASF Spike Award leaders Silvio Cardoso (EcoSmart), Fernando I. Martinez (Caribe Homes),Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group), Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. (BANKUNITED) and LaniKahn Drody (Lowell International Realty, LLC)


PORTOFINO COAL FIRED PIZZA HOSTS BASF

Yalennie Vinas (GMG Advertsing), Miriam Rodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders), Yamile Tarmargo and Miguel Correa (GMG Advertising)

Jim DuPree (Prime Group), Yamile Tarmargo andMiguel Correa (GMG Advertising)

JC Calleiro (CEMEX), Toni Pacelli-Hinkley (BASF),Evita Francuz (Bank of America) and Eddie Abboof PORTOFINO Coal Fired Pizza

Eva Abbo (PORTOFINO Coal Fired Pizza) withNancy Iglesias and Jim DuPree (Prime Group)

Fred Abbo (PORTOFINO Coal Fired Pizza), JC Calleiro (CEMEX) and Julian David Gonzalez(C.P.S. Security)

Odalys G. Saenz and Janina Goenaga (BASF)

Luis and Mayra Rabell (LPR Builders) andRichard and Lourdes C. Horton (The Green Companies)

Lourdes Cervera Horton, Eva Abbo (PORTOFINO Coal Fired Pizza) and Marianna E. Perez (City National Bank)

Larry Abbo, Eva Abbo, Fred Abbo and Eddie Abbo(PORTOFINO Coal Fired Pizza)

George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida)and Fred Abbo (PORTOFINO Coal Fired Pizza)

Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial), Betty DeVarona (Yachting Experts) and JulianDavid Gonzalez (C.P.S. Security)

Tasty pizza and plenty of it highlighted the Builders Association of South Florida’snetworking event this October as Kendall’snewest upscale eatery, Portofino Coal FiredPizza, welcomed members and guests. The new restaurant is well known for its traditional Italian specialties prepared to order in authentic coal fired ovens. It’s located on Kendall Drive, just ½ mile east of the Florida Turnpike.

Thanks to Fred Abbo and the Prime Group for hosting this networking event.




HAPPY HOUR CELEBRATES HAVANA NIGHTA special happy hour to thank the

many sponsors and volunteers of this year’ssuccessful Havana Night was held in November at the Coconut Grove’s plush Mayfair Hotel. The guests gathered and enjoyed the tasty food and drink provided by

the Hotel. Event Co-Chairs Luis F. Quiñones,Jr. and Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. were seen actively recruiting volunteers and signing up sponsors for Havana Night 2011. Theevening culminated with the camaraderieand good feelings that come from the

appreciative celebration of the success ofHavana Night and defeating Amendment 4.Special thanks to BenTrust Financial andMayfair for hosting this wonderful event.

Following recent changes in FHA guidelines for condominium project approval,the Builders Association of South Florida and Alex Castellanos of BB&T, hosted a free workshop for members who have been affected by the 2010 changes.

Presenters included Dan Ellis, Chief,Technical Support Branch II, and Willard E.Cowan, Technical Underwriter, both of the Atlanta Home Ownership Center (HOC).The training seminar featured topics such ascondominium processing options, project

eligibility, insurance requirements and certifications. Types of condominium projects, including manufactured housingcondominium projects, conversions andnewly constructed projects, were also addressed.

Rainer Schael (RS Enviromental Consulting),Shahin Estessam (CD Group, LLC and Greatstone Development, Inc.) and David Adler(Adler Companies)

Anthony Jabara (Marlins), Noel Guerrero, Omar Hidalgo, Ace Garcia, Dony Ponce (American Fasteners Corp.) and Daniel Marrero(Advancoat Corrosion Specialists)

Adres Medina, Kevin Nasello and Segundo Diaz(OPUSTONE)

George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida)and Dan Rodriguez (Larry’s Cap Rock & Stone)

Lorraine Rivas, Christian Saiia and Tina Herald(COMCAST)

Marianna E. Perez (City National Bank) andMiriam Rodriguez-Alvarez (Bonded Builders)

Carolina Herrera (Lennar Homes) and MariannaPerez (City National Bank)

Penny Wools and Alex Castellanos (BB&T) Willard E. Cowan (HOC), Alex Castellanos (BB&T)and Dan Ellis (HOC)

FHA VISITS BASF OFFICES TO DISCUSS CONDOAPPROVAL PROCESS


The Marlins tossed a Perfect Game forBASF members, guests and die-hard baseballfans attending October’s mix-n-mingle event.The guests received a sneak peak at the newMarlins Ballpark Founders Suite. The newbaseball stadium is rapidly rising at the site ofthe former Orange Bowl, and will be completedin time for opening day of 2012. Marlins representatives presented information on the team’s premium and all-inclusive seatingoptions and invited those on hand to selecttheir seats for the 2012 season.

Our special thanks to the Marlins for graciously hosting this wonderful event.

Anyone with questions on seating optionsat the new Marlins ballpark can call

Anthony Jabara at 305-626-7247.

MEMBERS VISIT SITE OF NEW MARLINS BALLPARK

Truly Burton (BASF), Alex Castellanos (BB&T) and Marianna E. Perez (City National Bank)

Jose Pelaez (Koki Interiors Furniture), GinaPelaez (KI Design & Rental), Anthony Jabara(Marlins), Magda Pelaez (Koki Interiors Furniture) and Ernie Pelaez (KI Design & Rental)

Tina Herald and Lorraine Rivas (COMCAST),Fernando X. Gomez (BANKUNITED) andSean Rezai (Quantum Solutions)

Richard Gomez (TGSV Enterprises) and Ray Rodriguez (Florida Silica Sand Company)

Alex Castellanos (BB&T), Ruben Bertran (Vitran Homes) and Ben Solomon, Esq. (Solomon & Furshman, LLP)

Shahin Etessam (CD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.) and Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial)

Anthony Jabara (Marlins) and Luis F. Quiñones,Jr. (BenTrust Financial)

Fernando X. Gomez (BANKUNITED) and MariannaE. Perez (City National Bank)

Erica Reyes, Dony Ponce and Adolfo Reyes(American Fasteners Corp.)



More than 100 members of the Builders Association of South Florida, their families andfriends gathered on September 11 to makemuch needed repairs and renovations to HisHouse Children’s Home, a Miami Gardens-basedorganization committed to providing residentialcare for abused, neglected and drug exposedchildren in a campus home-like setting.

BASF members remodeled Cottage #23,one of the many cottages serving as home to12 foster children, by adding new appliancesdonated by Whirlpool, kitchen cabinets, kitchenflooring and new bathroom fixtures. Themakeover also included landscaping, paintingand electrical, and new windows.

“Our members truly stepped-up to help improve the lives of these underprivileged children who call His House their home,” saidBen Solomon, Esq., co-chair of the event anda partner at Solomon & Furshman, LLP. “Wethank all involved with devoting their time tothis worthy cause and making a difference.”

In addition to local orphan and foster childrenresiding at the children’s home, His House is actually the only federally-appointed location in Miami-Dade to take in child refugees of the Haitian earthquake. More than 400 Haitian

orphans have come through His House during the relocation process, taking residence in similar cottages at His House.

BUILDERS ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS HIS HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOME

Fernando I. Martinez (Caribe Homes), AlbertoMilo,Jr. (The Urban Development Group), JohnKiskinis (Kiskinis Communications) and BenSolomon, Esq. (Solomon and Furshman, LLP)

Ruben Bertran (Vitran Homes) beautifies a wall in Cottage #23, with paint graciously madepossible by Carlos Adrian and Andres Villacis(CAV Enterprises).

Loretta L. Saulsberry (Whirlpool Corp.), Odalys G.Saenz (BASF), Jessica Lindley and Wendy Murray(Association Services of Florida)

Robert Duffy (Foundation Insurance Group), Lily Bertran (Vitran Homes) and George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida)

JC Calleiro (CEMEX)Alex Storm, Dennis Lainez, Tina M. Herald andJohn Storm (COMCAST)

Shahin Etessam and Lariel Torres (CD Group, LLCand Greatstone Development, Inc.)

Ruben Bertran (Vitran Homes), Marcela Gonzalez(Avatar) and Shahin Etessam (CD Group, LLCand Greatstone Development, Inc.)

Emmi Quiñones & Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. (BenTrust Financial)

Rita Roig (Lennar Homes), George Skrbin (Association Services of Florida) and Truly Burton (BASF)




NEW MEMBERS

Aaron Behar, P.AAaron Behar(954) 899-0200Sponsored by: Luis F. Quiñones, Jr.BenTrust Financial

CB Led Industries, LLCCharlotte Bailey(305) 915-2600Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

First Equity Mortgage BankersPaul Biondo(305) 666-3333Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

Gables PoolHenry Sanchez(305) 220-3350Sponsored by: Daniel RodriguezLarry’s Cap Rock & Stone

Marcum RachlinJorge L. Herrera(305) 995-9630Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

Southern Waste Systems, LLCApolo Lagarde IV(888) 800-7732Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

MEMBERSHIPRENEWALS

ADR Development, Corp.Arturo Del Rio(305) 669-3209Sponsored by: Stanley Price, Esq.Bilzin, Sumberg, Baena price andAxelrod, LLP

Alrari Construction CorporationRobert Gambach(305) 866-4700Sponsored by: Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Andrew Baumann BuildersAndrew Baumann(305) 865-5002Sponsored by: Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Arazoza BrothersAlberto Arazoza(305) 246-3223Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Atlantic & Pacific DevelopmentAlex Lastra(305) 867-2245Sponsored by: Ashley BoschBlok Urban Development

Aultman Construction Company, LLCJim Aultman(305) 743-5984Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

Bank UnitedFernando Gomez(305) 569-3430Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

Bercow Radell & Fernandez, PAJeffrey Bercow(305) 374-5300Sponsored by: Jeff MooallemTurnberry Associates

Berkowitz, Dick, Pollack & BrantSteven Messing(305) 379-7000Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.Gerald Knight(954) 764-7150

Bonded Builders Risk ManagementMiriam Alvarez(800) 749-0381Sponsored by: Fernando MartinezCaribe Homes

Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T)Alexander Castellanos(305) 669-7560Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

Broad and CasselBarbara Ferrer(305) 373-9426Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Bullet 79 Construction CompanyRoger Nodarse(305) 233-9073Sponsored by: Jean Frandsen

CaraCo Development CorporationAlbert Blommestyn(954) 817-5336Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

CEMEXJC Calleiro(305) 558-0315Sponsored by: Bonnie Renzi

Cue Construction, LLCJose Cue(305) 610-6651Sponsored by: Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

DYL GroupJohn Yanopoulus(305) 769-3777Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Global RiskMario Paradela(305) 455-7250Sponsored by: Robert DuffyFoundation Insurance

G.W Bruner Builders, Inc.Gordon Bruner(305) 252-9038Sponsored by: Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Gurri Matute Construction CompanyJose G. Matute(786) 265-8655Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

Hawthorne RealtySandford Miot(954) 389-5557Sponsored by: Robert Krieff

Holland & Knight LLPJoseph Goldstein(305) 789-7782

Lowell Homes, IncLani Kahn Drody(305) 577-8550Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

LPR BuildersLuis Rabell(305) 640-0448Sponsored by: Luis RabellLPR Builders

Mackle ConstructionFrank Mackle(305) 665-8804Sponsored by: Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

Mike Hodes Construction, Inc.Mike Hodes(305) 218-2370Sponsored by: Jessica GonzalezCentury Homebuilders, LLC

OpustoneEric Schiegel(305) 594-4200Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

RC AluminumTony Vias(305) 592-1515Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

Ready WindowsRick Suarez(305) 269-3999Sponsored by: Rey MelendiLennar Homes

Shorecrest ConstructionPatrick Lee(305) 347-5409Sponsored by: Silvio CardosoEcoSmart US, LLC

TGSV Enterprises, Inc.Richard Gomez(305) 823-5755Sponsored by: Richard HortonThe Green Companies

The Green CompaniesRichard Horton(305) 670-1000Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

The Loomis CompanyDavid Vlazny(954) 772-0448Sponsored by: Bill DowdRoemer Insurance

The Urban Development GroupAlberto Milo, Jr.(305) 285-9050Sponsored by: Lani Kahn DrodyLowell Homes

Thomas M. David, PAThomas M. David(305) 390-0435Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

USI- SoutheastRandy Proos(305) 669-6000Sponsored by: Oscar BarbaraQuantum Homes

Weaver & Waever General ContractorsWalter Weaver(305) 275-7439Sponsored by: Shahin EtessamCD Group, LLC and GreatstoneDevelopment, Inc.

MEMBERS DOING BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS

SPIKE CLUB UPDATEStatesman Spike (500 Credits & AboveBill Dowd 765Jon Fels 509.5

Super Spike (250-499 Credits)Jean Frandsen 456Lani Kahn Drody 413.75Oscar Barbara 409.5Sandy Miot 392Luis Rabell 329 Rick Horton 322.5Lew Lautin 282.5Bernie Offenberg 274.5Jeff Spear 262Silvio Cardoso 255.5

Royal Spike (150-249 Credits)Omer Gaudette 236Lenny Miller 225.5John Arbib 217.5 George Berlin 209.5Ron Schwartz 206.5Adolph Berger 198.5David Adler 166.5Susan Highsmith 157.5

Robert Duffy 156.5Mark Levy 154.5

Red Spike (100-149 Credits)Rey Melendi 149.5Eduardo Camet 148.5Irv Adler 146.5Marc Dunn 143Harold Eisenacher 139Lonnie Raulerson 138Noah Breakstone 138Frank Robles 129.5Jon Remes 128.5Oscar DiVeroli 126

Green Spike (50-99 Credits)Bill Graham 91Randy Schwartz 90.5Jim Carr 89Barry Pollock 85Deborah A. Reyes 83.5Miriam R. Alvarez 82.5Larry Kahn 80Todd Stephens 78Thomas P. Murphy, Jr. 77.5Stan Krieger 74

Robert Bonnet 66.5Mike Cannon 66.5Jeff Gillispie 65.5Milton Bloom 59.5Carlos E. Gonzalez, Jr. 55.5Andrew Witkin 53.5Charles E. Rogers 53Frank Palen 51.5Patricia Mendoza 51

Life Spike - Navy (25-49 Credits)Leo Schwartzberg 49.5E.E. Hubshman 49Dennis Kleinman 48.5John McQueston 47.5Bob Legg 46.5Javier Fernandez 46.5Robert Green 44Thomas Williams 39.5Albert Cohen 39Ileana Marquez 38Harry Sonenblum 37.5Hank Green 36.5Guillermina Ojeda 36.5Jim Shafer 36.5

Robert Dady 35.5Jose Fernandez 33Ashley Bosch 29Stephen Reimer 26.5Charlotte Floyd 25.5Keith Hurand 25

Spike (6-24 Credits)Elizabeth Freeman 18.5Luis F. Quiñones, Jr. 18J.C. Calleiro 17Fernando Martinez 15Tony Palumbo 15 Joe Crider 14Steve Solomon 13.5Fred Sanchez 12.5Julian David Gonzalez 12.5Blas E. Garcia 10Ray Castellanos 9John Kiskinis 9Raymond Butler 8.5Shahin Etessam 8Margaret Diaz 8Diana Ibarria 8Stanley Price 7.5Don McCartney 7

Orlando Diaz 7Diana Ibarria 7Carolina Herrera 7Armando Goenaga 6Jessica Gonzalez 6

Tacks (0.5 -5 Credits)Carey Keyes 5 Guelcys Perez 5Joe Avetrani 4Ben Solomon 3Manny Fernandez 3Juan C. Enriquez 3Daniel Follese 3Joseph H. Roth III 2.5Andrew Fields 2.5Tyler Chappell 2Lori Fields 2Luis Garcia 2Carolina Herrera 2Frank Mackle 2Alberto Miranda 2Thomas C. Murphy 2Bernie Navarro 2Guido Perou 2Hiram Rodriguez 2

Raul Sotolongo 2Jason T. Quimby 1.5Carlos Castellanos 1Betty De Varona 1Javier Estrada 1Alex Fernandez 1Marcia Friedman 1Fransisco Garcia 1Bernando Kopel 1Jami Reyes 1Alberto Milo, Jr. 1Kimberly Prat 1Miguel A. Ruiz 1Kirk Yourmans 1Ernesto Castillo 0.5Jay Caravia 0.5Jose Fernandez 0.5Harry Hollub 0.5Perla Lichi 0.5Harris Millman 0.5Alex Naboles 0.5Scott J. Topolski 0.5

Kirk Youmans (Lennar Homes)holds a certificate for a weekend-for-two at the DoralGolf Resort and Spa for recruiting the most membersduring the BASF membershipdrive. Congratulations, Kirk!

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