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BY PATRICK HAYES DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & COUNCILS MBAKS T his year has brought many gifts, including pretty sweet incentives for Spikes Those of you who experienced the incredible atmosphere of Banff and Lake Louise in September know what I mean However, as beautiful as the scenery is there—and it is amazing—the best part of any incentive trip is hanging with my Spikes Those of you who reaped the rewards of our successful October Membership drive— food, music, and so much more—and helped further elevate our industry-leading association also know the value of giving back and reaping fantastic rewards Gifts That Keep on Giving The gifts of member benefits and sweet incentives never go out of style. Check out your incredibly useful new employee management benefit at primepay.com/mbaks On that note, in this time of giving, I want to make sure you're getting every possible advantage out of your membership Many of you participate in our GRIP and Health Trust programs, as you should But there's so much more Our new partnership with PrimePay, for example, offers valuable employee management solutions, including preferred pricing on payroll, tax, HR, and merchant services Spikes, I want you to know that it is largely due to your continued efforts that we are able to expand our association- wide benefits with offerings like PrimePay With our array of benefits, we're aiming to put you and your business in a position to grow and succeed On the incentive side, well, we offer such amazing trips for our member recruiters because we know even the best need a break now and then And so we look forward to 2019 and our next Spike incentive trip to none other than the breathtaking Monterey Peninsula and Carmel-by- the-Sea This beachside escape boasts everything you need to give yourself the gift of relaxation, including world-class golf at nearby Pebble Beach and tons of food, drink, and art I hear there's also a spectacular coastline to explore Will you go exploring with us? Remember, you have until December 20 to recruit eight new members and punch your ticket to fun and relaxation Rock on, Spikes, and I'll see you beachside in spring for the thaw-out! Remember, you have until December 20 to recruit eight new members and punch your ticket to fun and relaxation. 58 master builder WINTER 2018 membership value