BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2019
ANNUAL REPORT 2019
INCOMING PRESIDENT’S BIOJoe Hart is a member of CHBA Northern British Columbia, and previously served as its local president from 2017-2019. He has co-owned Icon Homes Ltd. since 1995, offering both new homes and renovations to Quesnel and Cariboo region as a licensed residential builder. With experience in starter homes, developments, and custom homes, Joe is an excellent voice for CHBA BC’s membership when advocating on provincial issues.
In 2018, Joe’s company initiated the second net-zero energy home in northern B.C. in order to trial energy-efficient processes in a northern climate. This type of leadership is essential before net-zero codes could be commonplace in British Columbia, to ensure any new approaches are both effective and affordable in all parts of the province.
In addition, Joe serves on BC Housing’s Builder Qualifications Committee and the provincial B.C. Energy Step Code Council.
President Brian Charlton
Past President Matt McCurrach
Treasurer Randy Chin
1st Vice President Joe Hart
2nd Vice President Alex Tavuchis
Presidential Appointee Joe Wackerbauer
CHBA Central Interior Kelly Reid Jere Lorenz
CHBA Central Okanagan Cassidy deVeer Justin O’Connor Ranvir Nahal
CHBA South Okanagan Joe Wackerbauer
CHBA Vancouver Island Mark Bernhardt John Drazic
CHBA Fraser Valley Dan Dueck Peter Loewen
Homebuilders Association Vancouver Garett Wall Larry Clay Mark Cooper
CHBA Northern BC Joe Hart
CHBA Sea to Sky Chris Bozman
COMMITTEE CHAIRSGovernment Relations Matt McCurrach
Renovators’ Council Rob Capar
Technical Research Joe Geluch
Marketing Lynn Harrison
Step Code Task Group Mark Bernhardt
Membership Joe Hart
CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BC — ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BC — ANNUAL REPORT 2019
YEAR AT A GLANCE YEAR AT A GLANCEEDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
ENERGY PROGRAMS
GEORGIE AWARDS
219
1073
Classes IN TOTAL
Projects ENROLLED
2738 Two new classes developed Renovation Fundamentals and BC Energy Step Code For Builders and Energy Advisors
RegistrationsIN TOTAL
21 New Energy Advisors completed their training in 2019
27 Builders trained to deliver the CHBA Net Zero home labelling program
5 new CHBA Net ZeroQualified Energy Advisors
836 home program labels printed
SOLD OUT 2019 Gala
Record Numberof entries for 2020
AwardsFinalist in the Canadian Special Events Awards held in Toronto and, was included in the Biz BashTop 100 Events in Vancouver.
Most tickets ever sold for the 2020 Gala
2nd Annual Legislature Day Key Issues MeetingsPremier John Horgan
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Selina Robinson
Leader of the Official Opposition Party, Andrew Wilkinson
MEDIAIncrease in video creation covering topics from Legislature Day, Builders’ Education Summit and Seasonal Greetings.
Over 206,000 Twitter impressionsNew position of Communications and
Social Media Coordinator created.
WEB 156,016 page views
37,923 Users
Most visited page: Education - new builder applicants
32 CHBA BC members.
In total, CHBA BC met with 64 MLAs, including 17 ministers representing 75% of the Legislature over 21 meetings.
10+submissions and consultations
20,000
Prompt Payment
Development Approvals Process Review
Clean BC
Mortgage Rules
speculation tax exemptions related to construction
CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BC — ANNUAL REPORT 2019 CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BC — ANNUAL REPORT 2019
YEAR AT A GLANCE YEAR AT A GLANCEEDUCATION COMMUNICATIONS
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
ENERGY PROGRAMS
GEORGIE AWARDS
219
1073
Classes IN TOTAL
Projects ENROLLED
2738 Two new classes developed Renovation Fundamentals and BC Energy Step Code For Builders and Energy Advisors
RegistrationsIN TOTAL
21 New Energy Advisors completed their training in 2019
27 Builders trained to deliver the CHBA Net Zero home labelling program
5 new CHBA Net ZeroQualified Energy Advisors
836 home program labels printed
SOLD OUT 2019 Gala
Record Numberof entries for 2020
AwardsFinalist in the Canadian Special Events Awards held in Toronto and, was included in the Biz BashTop 100 Events in Vancouver.
Most tickets ever sold for the 2020 Gala
2nd Annual Legislature Day Key Issues MeetingsPremier John Horgan
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Selina Robinson
Leader of the Official Opposition Party, Andrew Wilkinson
MEDIAIncrease in video creation covering topics from Legislature Day, Builders’ Education Summit and Seasonal Greetings.
Over 206,000 Twitter impressionsNew position of Communications and
Social Media Coordinator created.
WEB 156,016 page views
37,923 Users
Most visited page: Education - new builder applicants
32 CHBA BC members.
In total, CHBA BC met with 64 MLAs, including 17 ministers representing 75% of the Legislature over 21 meetings.
10+submissions and consultations
20,000
Prompt Payment
Development Approvals Process Review
Clean BC
Mortgage Rules
speculation tax exemptions related to construction
CANADIAN HOME BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF BC — ANNUAL REPORT 2019
March 2020
To the Board of Directors CHBA BC,
I am delighted to report to you on the financial wellbeing of the Association for the year ending June 30, 2019. The Association has maintained its strong financial position due to the growing support of our key membership activities, including education, energy programs and annual events like the Georgie Awards.
My sincerest congratulations to Neil Moody and his team for a highly successful 2019. They are to be commended for their fiscally responsible stewardship of the association’s financial operations. Monthly, the Executive Committee receives a comprehensive financial snapshot from our accountant, Eldon Guenther at Eccounting. The frequency of these communications helps ensure that CHBA BC is managing within budgets, while mitigating unexpected adverse financial risks.
In 2019, CHBA BC’s Executive Committee continued to apply rigorous budget-ing for revenues, and it appears that education registrations have settled into a steadier, more predictable pattern. While there is no immediate concern that these revenue streams will deteriorate substantially, Neil and the team are very aware that the Association must still work within its means. Continuing to reserve significant retained earnings as “restricted funds” will safeguard CHBA BC against unexpect-ed headwinds.
Our Auditors, Baker Tilly WM LLP, have provided their review of the 2019 financial statements and I am happy to report the audit is clean. Our Auditors continued to provide strategic advice to ensure that CHBA BC is protected against financial risks. Baker Tilly WM LLP have provided a report of our accounts which represent the financial position of the Association for the financial year, in accordance with generally accepted accounting and audit practices.
2019 Priorities and Highlights:
• Membership revenues have grown by nearly 5% • Education, Energy Programs and Events like Builder Super Week and the Georgie Awards continue to drive strong revenues • Governmental relations strengthened and punctuated by a highly successful inaugural “Day at the Legislature” • Staffing now to full complement, including the role of Communications-Social Media Coordinator • Roll out of CHBA BC’s first accredited renovation training program
The Board remains committed to providing benefits to members as a result of accumulated surplus funds. The Special funding program that was launched in 2019 has successfully assisted four locals in 2019 to nearly $33,000. These application requests are regularly reviewed by the Executive Board and authorized within annual budget availability. Furthermore, CHBA BC is proud to redistribute $160,450 in revenue sharing, from CPD training, to its member locals.
I am confident that the Association’s financial outlook remains very positive. I would like to thank my fellow board members for their strategic thinking over financial issues. I would also like to thank the CHBA BC office team for their ongoing support and dedication to the association. Our outlook for 2020 continues to be encouraging and we are well positioned to deliver value to our more than 2,000 members all across British Columbia.
Respectfully submitted,
RANDY CHINSecretary/Treasurer, CHBA BC