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Sound familiar, Spikes? For many of you, this famous adage has proven itself true over and over again. And I'd like to think it also applies to your 'jobs' as member recruiters. Let's face it: recruiting is fun! Want an example or three? How about the camaraderie developed between you all over the months and years? Or the satisfaction of being the lifeblood of the largest and, in my humble opinion, most infl uential home builders association in the country? And number three? Those trips we take are pretty good, huh? Speaking of which, I want fi rst to thank all of you who were able to join us in Walla Walla in September. Did you get your fi ll of wine and wanderlust amongst the beauty of Southeastern Washington? I know I did; and what a perfectly refreshing early fall excursion that was. BY PATRICK HAYES DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & COUNCILS MASTER BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Love What You Do, Do What You Love JUMP ON BOARD the membership train at mbaks.com/membership For more info on becoming a Spike, contact Patrick at phayes@mbaks.com or come to an event! DECEMBER 20 IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, which is when you need to have nine new member recruits to hop on board for Charleston. Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. Now, do any of you have plans for April 18–22, 2018? You do now. If, by some off chance you haven't yet heard, we're headed southeast—wayyy southeast—to historic Charleston, South Carolina. Are you kidding me?! Spikes, December 20 is right around the corner, which is when you need to have nine new member recruits to hop on board this fantastic trip. If you have never recruited and would like to give it a try—and you should—give me a shout or come to one of our many events and talk with your fellow member recruiters. They or I will show you the ropes and give you all the tools necessary to join us on future trips like Charleston. With all of your help, we're at a record retention rate and have just surpassed a 2,900- membership base. 3,000 is in our sights—what do you say, Spikes? Are you up for it? What am I saying? Of c ourse you are! And remember, it ain't work when you're having as much fun as we are. Become a Spike and do more for your business by attending our various member events. See what's upcoming at mbaks.com/events DECEMBER 59 WINTER 2017 master builder ¬"¬®"•—¯'° "±²˜"