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BY LUELLEN SMITH 2017 MEMBERSHIP CHAIR RHINO WINE CELLARS & COOLING SYSTEMS FIRST: THANK YOU, SPIKES. You are the lifeblood, the heart and soul of our association. And as rewarding as recruiting is, also think about how much fun we have! The support, camaraderie, networking, and friendships. We help our members grow their business, become more profi table, and off er more benefi ts to their employees. It's these elements I tell potential Spikes about when they ask why they should spend their free time recruiting. Oh, there are also the amazing incentives for Spikes. (Shout out to Patrick and Marilyn!) Just to name a few… • Concert tickets to Tom Petty and Steve Winwood • Mariners and Seahawks tickets • An extraordinary Walla Walla trip featuring a wine country tasting adventure • Gift cards, cash bonuses, and more! If you'd like to learn more about becoming an MBA Spike, talk Thanks(for)giving to Patrick Hayes, our director of membership and councils, or Marilyn Sippy, our senior membership coordinator. They will put you in touch with a Spike who can mentor you and teach you how to become an eff ective recruiter. Then you, too, can enjoy the fruits of your labor alongside the rest of us! A FEW MORE THANK YOUS. Thank you to our MBA Team—the staff who work tirelessly alongside our members to elevate our infl uence, advocating and lobbying for positive impacts in the home building industry. They provide members with invaluable education and face-to-face networking opportunities year-round. They work hard to keep our association strong, relevant, and forward-moving. Thank you to our Board of Directors and council chairs who guide our association. Thank you to our MBA volunteers. Without the time and eff ort generously shared by you, we would not have many of the quality council events and philanthropic outreach opportunities. Thank you to our sponsors, whose generous gifts allow us to continue to provide exceptional programs and remain the regional leader in residential and green building advancements. Finally, one big thank you to everyone who helps to achieve our mission to make the Puget Sound region among the best places in the world to live. Job well done. With the holidays fast approaching, I would like to share my wholehearted thoughts of gratitude. Become a Spike, meet celebrities, get free trips, help the MBA stay #1. WANT IN? You'll need some Spike Training. Find the next class at mbaks.com/events FREE NETWORKING EVENT MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL LUNCHEON WEDNESDAY | DEC. 6 11:30 a.m. –1 p.m. EAT, LEARN, AND HAVE SOME FUN. Presented by Approach Management Services Don't you want to be a part of this?! "I'd like to welcome Jennifer Robnett with Insurance Risk Services as Membership Council Co-Chair for 2018. We look forward to supporting our members throughout the upcoming year." 57 WINTER 2017 master builder ÊÄ•Æ— ȕĬ ɯ" ǯ±'•