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Clay Shoot Committee

Jim Gearhart – Chairman
2019 WABA Bust-A-Clay Shoot
We feel this was our best Clay Shoot to date with two hundred and seventy shooters, dozens of sponsors and volunteers. It a great day at the shooting range for everyone. There was plenty of shooting of course, but also plenty of fellowship, competition, food, beer and prizes.
We gave away 38 guns between the 2 top guns, the Lewis Class scoring guns, door prizes and raffles, as well as many other door prizes. Below is a list of the winners for the day. Please congratulate them when you see them.
Shawn Nelson and his team were the big winners this year, with Shawn winning one of the top guns and his team taking first place on the red course and taking home the traveling trophy. Frank Bauer won the other top gun. Congratulations to all of you and all the other winners!
Thank you SPONSORS! We had an incredible group of sponsors this year and without their sponsorship this event wouldn’t be possible. Please thank them when you see them.
We encourage you to join us next year. It really is a fantastic day for everyone!
Mark your calendars – October 16, 2020.
2019 WABA CLAY SHOOT WINNERS
Blue Course 1st Place Team: Star Lumber – Jason Woodle
Blue Course 2nd Place Team: Star Lumber – Ron Neises
Blue Course 3rd Place Team: Metro Appliances & More
Blue Course Top Shooter: Travis Hall
Red Course 1st Place Team: Shawn Nelson Construction
Red Course 2nd Place Team: Davis Moore Auto Group
Red Course 3rd Place Team: Vogts Construction
Red Course Top Shooter: Tim Murphy
TRAVELING TROPHY WINNER: Shawn Nelson Construction
Lewis Class Gun Winners:
Shawn Nelson
Frank Bauer
Tyler Rosehammer
Nick Niedens
Geron Smith
James Daugherty
Gaten Wood
Royce Dockins
Brad Fitts
Zach Roberson
Todd Rosenhagen
Jeff Berblinger
Mike Cook
Daryl Yoder
Bill Overbeck
Tyson Weidenbener
Phil Hesse
Daniel Kihle
Lance Doll
Al Ceynar
Dave Workman
Anne Krueger
Jim Scott
Alan Clutter
1st Raffle Gun Winner: Ric Gonzales
2nd Raffle Gun Winner: Steve Graf
3rd Raffle Grill Winner: Brian Sereno
4th Raffle Split the Pot Winner: Nick Niedens
Lewis Class Gun Winners:
Chris Smith
Gene Ogden
Willy Shideler
Dave Brungart
Matt Bretches
Rhonda Anderson
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Lunch Sponsor
Security 1st Title
Shell Sponsors
James Hardie Building Products
Star Lumber
Happy Hour Sponsor
Pella Products of Kansas
Top Gun Sponsors
Kansas Ready Mix, LLC
Precision Foundation, Inc.
Gun Sponsors
Apex Lawn Irrigation
Artistic Marble & Granite
Baughman Company, P.A.
Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.
Beran Concrete
BNC National Bank
Carl Harris Company, Inc.
Casado McKay
Cox Business
Craig Sharp Homes, Inc.
Drywall Systems, Inc.
Fahnestock Heating and Air, Inc.
Fisher Lumber
Garver
J. Russell Companies
Jim Gearhart Homes, LLC
Kansas Brick and Tile
Legacy Bank
McCollom Construction
Monarch Cement Company
Occidental Management, Inc.
ProHome International, LLC
Silverdale Quality Stone
Wichita Railway Services, LLC
Raffle Sponsors
Andale Ready Mix Central, Inc.
Fisher Lumber
Metro Appliances & More
Flurry Sponsor
LP Products
Long Teal/Long Rabbit Sponsor
Martin Marietta
Awards Sponsors
Lies-Bugner Homes, LLC
ProHome International, LLC
Prize Sponsors
Acme Brick Company
Anderson Windows
BCK Holdings, LLC
C. Linda Mason
Capitol Federal Savings
Central States Electric Corp.
Cheney Door Company, Inc.
Comfort Homes, Inc.
CoreNorth
Crabtree & Associates, LLC
Darin Byer
DB Construction of Wichita Inc.
Eaton Roofing & Exteriors Inc
Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Fahsholtz Construction, Inc.
Fenix Heating & Cooling
Frederick Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
Griswold Property Solutions, LLC
H & H Homebuilders, Inc.
Heartland Home Improvements
Intrust Bank
Jim Goentzel
Kansas Secured Title
Lifestyles by Lane, Inc.
Metro Appliances & More
Nies Homes, Inc.
Oilfield Shelters, Inc.
Paul Gray Homes
Plumbing Solutions of Wichita
Professional Waterproofing & Insulation
Relph Construction, Inc.
Robl Construction & Remodeling
R-Z Electric
Hatchett Buick GMC
Tate Construction, LLC
TW Custom Homes, Inc.
Vision Custom Homes
Wildhorse Stone Company
Windsor Windows
Beverage/Snack Sponsor
Conway Bank
Coffee & Donut Sponsor
Quality Granite & Marble, Inc.
Golf Cart Sponsor
Kansas Golf and Turf
Port-A-Potty Sponsor
Acme Waste Systems, LLC
Station Sponsors
Absolute Distribution, Inc.
Accent Lighting
Ash Grove Cement Company
Emprise Bank
Evergy
Heiland Enterprises
KBIG
Pella Products of Kansas
Spec Building Materials Corp.
White Star Machinery
2019 Clay Shoot Pictures! (CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE)
Codes & Standards Committee
Jerry Warren, Chairman
Expanded Plumbing Board Approved/Appointed
At the plumbing contractors segment of the construction industry’s request, the City of Wichita and Board of Sedgwick County Commissioners, have taken action to approve expansion of the plumbing board that existed during prior years and make all new appointments to the expanded board – some individuals were re-appointed, and others appointed for the first time. There appears to be a good balance of individuals who possess diverse amounts of expertise who will be able to work together for the benefit of their segment of the industry as an integral part of the overall housing and light construction segments of the industry going forward. Here is the list of individuals appointed:
Kirk Stoddard – Master Plumber Installation – City
John Clark – Master Plumber Industrial/Commercial – City
Evan Lies – Master Plumber New Residential – County
Beau Means – Master Plumber Service & Repair – County
Ray Frederick – Mechanical Contractor – City
Curtis Unkel – Master Lawn Irrigation – City
Seth Harrington – Journeyman Plumber Installation – County
Larry Dougherty – Public at Large – Joint
Shaun Conway – Licensed Mechanical Engineer – County
ICC Validated Voter List
As many in the industry know, the International Code Council is constantly engaged in activities that result in the updating of versions of building and trades codes, most of which are adopted for use in various states, cities, and counties used to regulate building and trades practices. Proposed changes to versions of the codes the ICC develops , in conjunction with a diverse group of committees, subcommittees, and working groups, are voted on at different levels within the ICC hierarchy before they are finalized for final approval by ICC Validated Voters consisting of building and trades code enforcement personnel, and fire code enforcement personnel from city/county jurisdictions throughout the country. Thus, the importance of knowing who these individuals are and collaborating with them in order to share the concerns of our segment of the construction industry with the intent of influencing how they vote on code provisions that can have a positive, or negative, impact on what is built.
WABA is constantly working with area building, trades, and fire code enforcement officials to assure that local city/county jurisdictions are validating the maximum number of voters allowed, educating them about specific code change proposals, and why we support, or oppose certain proposed changes. A good deal of success is being achieved to proposed changes being approved, or rejected, for the benefit of us all. We’ll keep all member informed as activities in this regard take place. Click here for a current list of specific proposed code changes we, working in conjunction with our National Association of Home Builders, and where we stand regarding each one.
Quarterly Member Feedback Survey Regarding Dealings with MABCD
Beginning the first of the new year, our Association will begin conducting a quarterly survey of members who utilize the services of MABCD, to gather feedback for the benefit of our Committee and MABCD management as we continue working together to improve the levels of efficiency, and quality of services the industry expects from MABCD, as well as the public. Efforts advanced to get as close as one can get to having real time information available on an ongoing basis will be helpful to all concerned in anticipating certain problems/difficulties that might develop, and when, and finding solutions to address them a quickly as possible. We hope all concerned and impacted will take the time to complete what will be a relatively short survey when you receive it in early January 2020. Securing a good response will be essential to the success of this initiative.

Cornerstone Club
2019 Cornerstone Club Banquet
Recently, Tim Norton, executive director of the Kansas Aviation Museum was the guest speaker at our Annual Cornerstone dinner. Tim reminded us that Kansas and Wichita in particular has a rich aviation history that needs to be preserved and shared with visitors and future generations alike. Maintaining the unique and wonderful original 1935 Art Deco Municipal Airport Building, restoring and saving the collection of planes and artifacts and insuring storytelling that educates and entertains multiple generations of guests is a daunting task and requires ongoing community support.
Increased memberships, stepped up marketing, gift shop sales and event rentals are all important to the viability of the Museum and are built into the operating budget. But to be transformative and move this hidden treasure to top of mind in our community and beyond AND to continue to tout ourselves as the “Air Capital of the World” it is going to take a commitment from individuals, businesses and organizations to support the Museum financially.
The Kansas Aviation Museum is in the middle of its Cleared For Takeoff KAMpaign so it can continue to renovate the building, update and change out exhibits to keep the experience fresh, continue to preserve and share the unique collection of aviation artifacts, and put the Museum on par with our community tag line of “The Air Capital of the World.”
Donations can be sent to: Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 So. George Washington Blvd., Wichita, Kansas. 67210.
Developers Committee
Special Assessment Abatement Pertaining to Stormwater Drainage
Our Committee is working to secure a change to City of Wichita Charter Ordinance #212 that presently restricts the use of special assessment abatement/deferral having to do with required stormwater improvements. What is being proposed is modification of paragraph D of the Ordinance. By modifying this paragraph, developers would not be limited to stormwater drainage and any other requirements addressed in this paragraph of the Ordinance.
Inclusionary Zoning Calculator Templates
For the last two years the Land Use Policy Subcommittee of the National Association of Homes Builders Developers has been working with a number of the developers that serve on the Subcommittee and our NAHB Economics Department to develop an Inclusionary Zoning Calculator Template for use by member Developers and Builders when it is given final approval. For the present time is being circulated for information purposes and input is being sought from interested developers and builders as to whether the template tool would be useful.
Click to see another template.
Any feedback received will be forwarded to the staff of our NAHB Land Use Policy Subcommittee in this regard.

Legislative Committee
Looking Forward to 2020 Elections
With the most recent elections now behind us, and the results known, we have concluded that we fared pretty well given the candidates that were supported and elected and that we are moving forward to continue to work with, and establish good working relationships with those that are newly elected and we’ll begin working with for the benefit of the housing and light construction segments of the construction industry in our area. That said, we have also begun turning our attention to the 2020 elections that will be taking place at the federal, state, and local levels which are many, and very important to us given the outcome that will ultimately take place in those elections.
The process of meeting with known candidates, and others expected to become candidates, has already begun and will continue throughout the end of the current year and well into the first quarter of 2020, and beyond as deemed necessary.
Given our membership’s level of interest in who the candidates will be, we will endeavor to keep everyone up-to-date on our activities, and will be calling on all members to do all you can to help those candidates identified as the ones most worthy of support in any way you can in order to achieve the outcome degree of success possible. It going to be a very busy 2020.
Membership Committee
Most Recent New Member Recruiting Drive Successful
Jim Gearhart was the top recruiter with 5 new members and Ann Allaire and Susan Armstrong both recruited 3 new members. Thank you to everyone who participated in the drive and for all you do to support our Association.
New Member Profiles:
Jared Brown
Quality Construction and Remodeling/Derby Deck Co.
316-207-9361
qualityconstructionandremodel@yahoo.com
Jared Brown is the owner of Quality Construction and Remodeling/Derby Deck Co. Jared is a general contractor that specializes in start to finish remodels, interior and exterior repairs, additions, and deck construction. Jared and his wife Mary, who also works for the company, live in Derby and have two daughters, Abbie and Kimber.
Jeff Dexter
Midwest Building Supply
316-880-0616
Jdexter@midwestbuildingsupply.com
midwestbuildingsupply.com
My wife, Tracey Dexter, and I are the new owners of Midwest Building Supply in Goddard. Tracey and I live in West Wichita and have three children, and one grandchild. Midwest Building Supply has been providing builders and homeowners with kitchen and bathroom cabinetry for over 30 years. I am a proud new member of the Wichita Area Builders Association and an active member of the Wichita Wagonmasters.
Benard Meyer
Team Home Hero @ ERA Great American Realty
316-616-5280
benm@teamhomehero.com
wichitahomehero.com
Meeting Your Needs, Delivering Results
Real Estate Agency has and still is undergoing a massive change in the marketplace. We saw a GIANT need for an updated version of customer service and skills required to solve the problems of the current Home Buyer and Home Seller. We are on a Mission to set a new standard of Quality Service & Skills. Designed to Solve your Problems more effectively than ever before.
Will you help us accomplish this goal? Get to know us in more detail at www.team-home-hero.com
Key Points to promote: Team Home Hero Culture of service first; Certified Business & Life Coach; Digital Marketing Expert; Sales training like none other (unique & learned); Real Estate Investor knowledge; Licensed General Contractor; Best of Zillow, “Best of CRMs”; Strategic Relationships w/ vendors, brokerage, community connections; Inside track on the industry & local market; Coaching & Learning with industry’s Best Systems & Processes that work for *anyone*; Over 200 transaction sides over the last 4-year career (experience & knowledge)
Jeremiah Shaw
Handyman Connection
450 North 159th St E, Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 425-9292
handymanconnection.com
Hello, my name is Jeremiah Shaw.
Handyman Connection Wichita East is owned and operated by Jeremiah and Dianne Shaw. Jeremiah is a native of the Wichita area and a retired veteran of the US Army. He has spent his entire military and civilian career in the construction industry. With more than two decades of experience, Jeremiah is committed to ensuring our craftsmen provide top-notch customer service and high-quality workmanship for our customers..
We serve the following areas:
Andover, Benton, Derby, Greenwich, Kechi, Rose Hill & Wichita
Membership Report December 2019
This proposed new member candidates list is published in compliance with Article V Section 3(c) of the WABA By-laws. If no contest is filed within 10 days these persons will become members effective the first of next month.
CANDIDATES – ASSOCIATES
Big Al Ceynar
Davis-Moore Automotive, Inc.
8200 W Kellogg Dr
Wichita, KS 67209
Bree Maybee
J. Russell
6402 W. Kollmeyer Ct.
Wichita, KS
67205
Chad Arnett
Quality Granite & Marble, Inc.
1123 S West St.
Wichita, KS
67213
Chaz Doffing
Floor and Decor
9629 E. Kellogg Ave.
Wichita, KS
67207
Cynthia Gorges
Rowe & Gorges, LLC
7701 E Kellogg, Ste. 550
Wichita, KS
67207
Dylan Hartnett
American Family Insurance/Dylan Hartnett Agency
107 W 6th Ave
Augusta, KS
67010
Jeff Dexter
Midwest Building Supply
201 E 6th Street Circle
Goddard, KS
67052
Jesse Schellenberg
Schellenberg Development Company
2243 N Ridge Rd
Wichita, KS
67213
Jim Erbes
Windsor Windows
900 S 19th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Jim Vincent
Shady Creek Sporting Clays
1252 N Oliver
Belle Plaine, KS 67013
Joe Mitchel
Land Title, Inc
240 N Rock Rd, Ste 355
Wichita, KS
67206
Juan Morales
Promise of Quality Painting LLC
3134 S All Hallows Circle
Wichita, KS
67217
Kenny Schlegel
Schlegel Carpentry Services
9160 W Harvest Ct
Wichita, KS
67212
LaTasha St Arnault
HumanKind Ministries
829 N Market St.
Wichita, KS
67214
McKenzie Gallardo
Design Gallery
5838 W 21st Str
Wichita, KS
67205
Michael Morrison
Morrison Roofing & Construction
220 N Nelson Dr
Derby, KS
67037
Mike Flores
Chilton Billiard & Spas
700 S Broadway
Wichita, KS
67211
Mike Suellentrop
Floor Coverings Int’l
4520 Westlake Ct.
Bel Aire, KS
67220
Richelle Knotts
ReeceNichols South Central Kansas, LLC
1551 N. Waterfront Parkway, Ste. 110
Wichita, KS
67206
Robin Larkins
Berkshire Hathaway
413 N Osage Rd
Derby, KS
67037
Ryan Parish
Parish Masonry, LLC
3038 N Ridge Port Ct
Wichita, KS
67205
Tina Williams
Qualtiy Granite & Marble, Inc
1123 S. West St.
Wichita, KS
67213
Will E Harmon
Keller Williams Signature Partners, LLC
9526 W Brookridge Ct
Wichita, KS
67205
Zach Fugate
Canvas Wealth Advisors
1133 East 2nd Str North
Wichita, KS 67214
Jack
Burks
Eaton Roofing & Exteriors Inc
3821 Street St.
Wichita, KS 67203
Jared
Brown
Quality Construction and
Remodeling / Derby Deck Co
413 E Tall Tree
Derby, KS 67037
Matthew
Mills
A & E Construction, LLC
515 S. Main, Ste. 114
Wichita, KS 67202
Shane
Woods
W Homes, LLC
1609 E. Elk Ridge Ave.
Goddard, KS 67052
Tim Chadd
Tim Chadd Homes
808 N Woodchuck
Wichita, KS 67212
NEW MEMBERS
Alex Lent
DuraCon Construction, LLC
6510 E. Abbotsford Dr.
Wichita, KS 67206
SPONSOR: Darin Campbell
Ben Meyer
Team Home Hero @ ERA Great American Realty
8100 E. 22nd St., Bldg. 2100-4
Wichita, KS 67226
SPONSOR: Kevin Goebel
Brandon Brigham
Quality Granite & Marble, Inc.
1123 S. West St.
Wichita, KS 67213
SPONSOR: Jeff Chapman
Brad Crone
Golden Belt Roofing & Exteriors
P.O. Box 1784
Great Bend, KS 67530
SPONSOR: Dave Sproul
Christine Almquist
RCB Bank
10501 E. Berekeley Square Pkwy.
Wichita, KS 67202
SPONSOR: Jeffrey Richardson
David Dauffenbach
Electrical Systems, Inc
1815 S. Pattie St.
Wichita, KS 67235
SPONSOR: Tanner Cole
Dove/Arlend
The Insurance Guys
416 S. Market
Wichita, KS 67202
SPONSOR: Jim Gearhart
Garrett Brand
B & A Mowing, LLC
203 S. Crocker St.
Colwich, KS 67030
SPONSOR: Ann Allaire
Jim Grow
Milgard Windows & Doors
13748 Mohawk Rd., #804
Leawood, KS 66224
SPONSOR: David Gatz
Larry Hastings
Star Lumber Truss
1666 S. St. Clair
WIchita, KS 67213
SPONSOR: Kevin Goebel
Lee Nutter
Wichita Home Inspections
2450 S. Yellowstone
Wichita, KS 67215
SPONSOR: Susan Armstrong
Lindsey Frack
Drywall Systems, Inc.
3919 S. West St.
Wichita, KS 67217
SPONSOR: Eric Purkey
Mahlon Alexander
SM Design, LLC
3632 N. Forest Ridge Ct.
Wichita, KS 67205
SPONSOR: Jay Russell
Nottingham/Mike
United Rentals, Inc.
9127 W. Kellogg Dr.
Wichita, KS 67209
SPONSOR: Randy Coonrod
Robert Hoke
Day & Night Flooring
1105 W. US Hwy. 54, Ste. B
Andover, KS 67002
SPONSOR: Gene Vitarelli
Tim Owens
3AV, LLC
128 E. 5th St., Ste. B
Newton, KS 67114
SPONSOR: Jeremy Berblinger
Trae Staats
Farha Roofing, LLC
1627 S. Hillside
Wichita, KS 67218
SPONSOR: Dave Sproul
TRANSFER IN
Ernest Warren
Credit Union of America
P.O. Box 47528
Wichita, KS 67201
Amy Feather
Security 1st Title
727 Waco, Ste. 300
Wichita, KS 67203
Chris Elmore
Cox Communications
901 George Washington Blvd.
Wichita, KS 67211
Cory DeShaw
Huber Engineered Woods, LLC
1143 Treeshade Dr.
Saint Peters, MO 63375
Justin Rocheleau
Sierra Pacific Mortgage
111 E 21st St. N., #200
Wichita, KS 67206
TRANSFER OUT
Eric Scott
Credit Union of America
P.O. Box 47528
Wichita, KS 67201
Tina Williams
Security 1st Title
727 Waco, Ste. 300
Wichita, KS 67203
Cody Corbet
Cox Communications
901 George Washington Blvd.
Wichita, KS 67211
Nick Johnson
Huber Engineered Woods, LLC
1143 Treeshade Dr.
Saint Peters, MO 63375
Ramona Chapman
Sierra Pacific Mortgage
111 E 21st St. N., #200
Wichita, KS 67206

Next Gen Committee/Remodelers Council
Steve Hund, Chairman Next Generation Committee
David Francis, Chairman Remodelers Council
The most recent meetings of our Next Gen Group, and the Remodelers Council, consisted of a joint one for the purpose of hearing a presentation on the needs of the local CASAS for Kids Organization. Presented and discussed was information about the important role Court Appointed Special Advocates play in our community – working as volunteers of the CASA Organization – as advocates for the rights of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, and other reasons, while the problems that led to the removal are being dealt with by the Courts, and utilization of other methods. It takes a great deal of commitment to become involved as a volunteer on behalf of children in this regard, but well worth the time as evidenced by the experiences shared by one of our own Next Gen members, Bonnie Mason of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, who became a certified CASA Advocate earlier this year.
Due to the ongoing needs of the CASA Organization, consideration is being given to sponsoring a fundraiser for the Organization via the design and construction of backyard playhouses of the scale and type that members of the Association designed and constructed for display during our Annual Home Show some years ago. It just might be that the time is right to do it again in support of a very respected, long standing organization in our community of which CASA is one. We’ll keep all members informed.
Grievance & Ethics/Dispute Resolution Committee
Use of Binding Arbitration Beneficial
Since the establishment of our Committee some 20-plus year ago to help builders and customers settle disputes that can sometimes develop between them it is becoming more and more obvious that parties are recognizing the use of binding arbitration to secure final resolution to disputes, in a more timely, cost effective manner than becoming involved in litigation. Such has certainly been the case on the part of our Committee’s observations and we strongly encourage all builders to include binding arbitration clauses in your contracts of sale. It’s one of the best tools available for you and your clients use, should disputes arise.
All Model Builder Contracts developed by the Association, in conjunction with legal counsel for builders use, have such arbitration provisions incorporated into them. Please contact the association offices if you would like to receive copies of them and they will be provided to you. You can also download them if you wish from the WABA members only part of our wabahome.com website.

WABA Chili Cook-Off
Thank you everyone who participated in this year’s Chili Cook-Off. We had a great turn out of both teams and tasters till the weather took a turn for the worse about half way through the event. Nevertheless, everyone had a great time while it lasted. This year we had 13 teams competing for best chili and best booth.
Congratulations to the winning teams:
Best Chili
1st Place – The Insurance Guys
2nd Place – Cheney Door Company
3rd Place – 1st National Bank of Hutchinson
Best Booth
1st Place – The Insurance Guys
2nd Place – Cheney Door Company
3rd Place – 1st National Bank of Hutchinson
We hope you will all join us again next year and we hope the weather will be more cooperative.

