J anua r y 2023 NEWSLETTER To promote, educate and advocate for the Residential Building & Remodeling Industry; providing resources that benefit industry professionals and consumers in the communities we serve. Jerry Yaekel with Yaekel & Associates was our first ever Annual Raffle Winner of $500! Interested in gaining a chance to win? Buy your raffle ticket by calling the office or visiting our website. WHATS INSIDE Upcoming Events: NEW 2023 Annual Raffle! Jan. 20th - PAC Reception Jan. 20th - Installation Banquet Jan 31-Feb 2, 2023 NAHB IBS 2023 Home Show Information & Floor Plan 2023 RAFFLE WIN $500 WEEKLY Programs: PWB Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities Industry News: MORE INFO ON NEXT PAGE Page 1 Norman Wilke Obituary NAHB - Independent Contractor Test
NAHB Files Comments, Joins Coalition Brad Mannion David Jaffe The U.S. Department of Labor recently published a proposed rule updating the test for determining whether a worker is an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or an independent contractor. NAHB last week submitted formal comments opposing the proposed rule, which is intended to combat employee misclassification, and would alter the test for independent contractor status under the FLSA as last articulated by the prior Administration. Opposing Changes to Independent Contractor Test business? • Does the worker's managerial skill affect the worker's opportunity for profit or less? • Is the relationship between the worker and employer permanent or indefinite? • What is the nature and degree of the employer's control? The executive summary of the proposed rule notes: "[Workers who] are in business for themselves ... play an important role in the economy and are commonly referred to by different names, including independent contractor, self-employed and freelancer. This proposed Rulemaking is not intended to disrupt the businesses of independent contractors who are, as a matter of economic reality, in business for themselves." However, NAHB, and many other groups, argue that the language of the new test introduces new, undefined, vague terminology, and would reclassify legitimate independent contractors – including those with their own businesses – into employees, and threatens to impact many industries that rely on the subcontractor business model, including residential construction. The proposed rule attempts restore a "totality-of-the circumstances" analysis, setting forth six non-weighted factors to consider when determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. The test's ultimate inquiry is whether, as a matter of economic reality, the worker is economically dependent on the employer (and thus an employee), or in business for themself (and thus an independent contractor). The six factors include: • Is the work performed an integral part of the employer's • Does the worker use specialized skills to perform the work, and do those skills contribute to business-like initiative? • Are investments by a worker capital or entrepreneurial in nature? The independent contractor rule that went into effect in early 2021, which NAHB supported, provided much needed clarity, uniformity, and simplicity to the independent contractor analysis and accounts for the realities of the modern workplace. NAHB and more than 200 business groups, including the Associated Builders and Contractors and Associated General Contractors of America and many state and local Chambers of Commerce, call on the Labor Department to withdraw the proposal. "Not only does the Proposed Rule ignore the realities of how businesses and independent contractors work together in 21st century America, but in so doing, it ignores the preference many workers have to remain independent contractors," the groups state in the comment letter. NAHB has been engaged in the rulemaking process from the beginning and will continue to monitor and provide updates as the rule moves forward. Importantly, this proposed test will not impact tests by the IRS or other federal agencies.
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2023 Home Show Floor Plan All booths are 10’ x 10’ with exception of booth # 103 and include rear curtain, side rails, table, chairs and 110v electric. . $800 for HBR members $1000 for non-HBR members Event Sponsors •Consumers will not be charged admission to attend the Home Show. Industry Opening Night Sponsor: $1,000 Your company will be credited for the vendor industry night event on Friday, February 25th onsite. Each vendor will be sent an invitation with your logo to enjoy 2 complimentary beverages from 7pm to 9pm and network with other exhibitors at the Home Show. Your company does not have to be an exhibitor to register and will be included in participation. Exhibitor Hospitality Sponsor: $1,000 Your company will be promoted for the complimentary waters and sodas provided in the HBR booth during show hours along with your company logo on a $5.00 voucher given to each booth. HBR Staff will provide 2 coolers wrapped in your company logo, filled with waters and soda for exhibitors to enjoy all weekend. Your company does not have to be an exhibitor to register and will be promoted throughout the Home Show. FREE Admission Sponsor: $1,000 Sponsor promoted as making free admission possible in all press releases and any magazine articles. Logo on all print ads, complimentary 1/2 page ad in Home Show Guide and on-site signage at entry door. Investment $5,000 Increase brand recognition and profitability! In addition to your booth presence, investing in Event Sponsorship allows your business to increase visibility before, during and after the Show. Limited to noncompeting HBR member companies. •Up to Two 10’x10’ booths in a prominent location. •Logo will appear in an extensive marketing campaign including print, online, social media and TV. Campaign valued at more than $30k and seen by over 300,000. •Featured sponsor on event website page and interactive floor plan. •Logo on Event Tote bag, plus option of including a flyer or trinket in Tote Bag. •Full page ad/article in the Home Show Guide through Market Place Magazine. •Banner with your logo hung prominently inside the event facility. •Total value of $30,000+ Page 7
Our 2022 Annual Christmas Party was a smashing success with over 100 people in attendance to create lasting memories as we transition to 2023. We had the opportunity to showcase our upcoming 2023 Board of Directors and our Professional Women in Building Council held a Wine & Whiskey Pull with over 30 donated bottles. Page 8
2023 Board of Directors: President, Mike Needles C.A. Jones, Inc. 1st Vice President, Steve Macaluso Halloran Construction, Inc. 2nd Vice President, Aaron Klemme Klemme Construction Associate Vice President, Jerry Yaekel Yaekel & Associates Treasurer, Richard Coolbaugh First Mid Bank & Trust Secretary, Jon Edler Henges Interiors Immediate Past President, Mike Lippert Liese Lumber Directors: Jo Fischer - BOS Bank of Springfield Matt Warren - Carrollton Bank Michelle Rauk - Eagle Flooring Scott Gruber - First Mid Bank & Trust Joseph Goley - Goley Insulation Drew Halliday - Hallmark Stone Sue Schultz - Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Steve Dill - SLD Enterprises Cherity Freeze - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Coy Mullenix - CMI Construction Mark Fulford - Fulford Construction, Inc. Robert Dee, Jr. - HBD Homes James Johnson - Johnson Home Contracting Jason Huelsmann - New Tradition Homes David Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Ron Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Jenny Hays - Phoenix Remodeling div. of C.A. Jones, Inc. Ryan Butler - Remington Properties Cara Srogus - Srogus Construction/ Guaranteed Rate Jeff Schmidt - RLP Development Mike Rathgeb - Spencer Homes Mark Vogt - Vogt Builders, Inc. The PWB went above and beyond with a donation to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children in memory of Skylar Mae Feldmann. Tricia Buehne had the opportunity to present the donation. The PWB also held their first Wine & Whiskey Saying Goodbye and Thank You! During our annual Christmas party we said goodbye to one of the most amazing persons I ever had the opportunity to work with. Tracy Butler is moving on from the Home Builders and Remodelers Metro East Association after 13 years of hard work and dedication to pursue her new journey in Charlotte, North Carolina as their Executive Officer. As we transition into the new year, we cannot forget everything Tracy has done for this association from events to fighting code issues. Her mark on the HBR will be forever lasting. Thank you Tracy for everything and good luck on new endeavor in North Carolina. You deserve the best. Page 9
Top 10 Longest Memberships of the HBR Thank you for being members of our association! Page 10
The Passing of Norman Wilke Norman B. Wilke, 90, of Shiloh, IL, born May 9, 1932, in St. Libory, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his residence. Norman, founder of the long-standing metro east window and door company, Wilke Window & Door, Inc., grew up in the small town of St. Libory, IL. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on November 4, 1952, at age 20, and was a veteran of the Korean War. Norman was honorably discharged from the Army in 1954, after serving two years in the 4th platoon as a 114th Graves Registration Quartermaster, to go home and marry his sweetheart, Dorothy, on January 11, 1956. In 1962, Norman started a small, one-man operation installing screen doors in addition to his full-time job at Swift Packing Company in East St. Louis, IL. He eventually grew his sideline business into one of the largest window and door dealerships in the Metro St. Louis area – Wilke Window & Door Co., Inc. Norman decided to semi-retire in 1991 but continued to work alongside his son at the family business. Later, he started a separate division of Wilke Window & Door called Norm’s Bargain Barn, selling discount windows, doors and cabinetry. He oversaw the operations of Norm’s Bargain Barn, often working 40+ hours per week into his 90’s. Norman loved his family. He was dedicated to hard work and was genuinely interested in the needs of his customers and employees. He was well known in Shiloh and the surrounding areas both for his character and his “pet” Clydesdale horses that he raised and displayed at many area parades and events through the years. Norm was also a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, the Shiloh Eagles 545, the American Legion – St. Libory Post 683, the Belleville/Swansea Moose Lodge 1221, and the local area “Norms Club”. Page 11
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RENEWING MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL WOMEN 2022 MEMBERSHIP UPDATES IN BUILDING COUNCIL RENEWALS Illinois Real Estate Title Center - 1 year Huntington Chase Corporation - 18 years Helitech - 26 years A Royal Flush Plumbing - 5 years New Members: Liese Lumber 319 E. Main St. Belleville, IL 62220 Marty Fietsam O: 618.234.0105 Email: marty.liese@yahoo.com Web: https://www.lieselumber.com/ Liese Lumber 319 E. Main St. Belleville, IL 62220 Greg Lippert O: 618.234.0105 Email: sales2215@liese.com Web: https://www.lieselumber.com/ Liese Lumber 319 E. Main St. Belleville, IL 62220 Lenny Colbert O: 618.234.0105 Email: lcolbert@lieselumber.com Web: https://www.lieselumber.com/ First Mid Bank & Trust Edwardsville Bank - New Member Sherwin-Williams - New Member Page 13
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OFFICERS P L A T I N U M President, Mike Needles C.A. Jones, Inc. 1st Vice President, Steve Macaluso Halloran Construction, Inc. 2nd Vice President, Aaron Klemme Klemme Construction Associate Vice President, Jerry Yaekel Yaekel & Associates Treasurer, Richard Coolbaugh First Mid Bank & Trust Secretary, Jon Edler Henges Interiors Immediate Past President, Mike Lippert Liese Lumber DIRECTORS G O L D S I L V E R B R O N Z E Page 15 Jo Fischer - BOS Bank of Springfield Matt Warren - Carrollton Bank Michelle Rauk - Eagle Flooring Scott Gruber - First Mid Bank & Trust Joseph Goley - Goley Insulation Drew Halliday - Hallmark Stone Sue Schultz - Sandberg Phoenix & von Gontard P.C. Steve Dill - SLD Enterprises Cherity Freeze - Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Coy Mullenix - CMI Construction Mark Fulford - Fulford Construction, Inc. Robert Dee, Jr. - HBD Homes James Johnson - Johnson Home Contracting Jason Huelsmann - New Tradition Homes David Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Ron Padgett - Padgett Building & Remodeling Jenny Hays - Phoenix Remodeling div. of C.A. Jones, Inc. Ryan Butler - Remington Properties Cara Srogus - Srogus Construction/Guaranteed Rate Jeff Schmidt - RLP Development Mike Rathgeb - Spencer Homes Mark Vogt - Vogt Builders, Inc.
6100 West Main Street Maryville, IL 62062 Phone: 618-343-6331 E-mail: tbutler@hbrmea.org Web: www.hbrmea.org Page 16
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