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News Briefs
Hylton Inducted
into National Hall of Fame
 Morris Hylton, Jr. (Hylton Sales and Rental,
Ivel, KY), a 30-year member of KMHI, was inducted into the national
RV/MH Heritage Hall of Fame on August 2, 2010 at the Heritage Foundation
and Museum in Elkhart, IN. Morris served four terms as KMHI president,
owned and operated Hylton Homes for over twenty-five years and chaired
three different KMHI committees. Congratulations to Morris for receiving
the highest honor bestowed on a member of this industry.
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KMHI Annual
Conference
June 2010: KMHI held its 2010 Annual Conference and General Membership
Meeting June 9-11 in Bowling Green, KY at the Holiday Inn, University
Plaza. Even though turnout was low, like it has been the past few years,
many members have indicated that they enjoyed the conference, and that
it provided meaningful programs and networking opportunities during the
social and meal activities. Many thanks to the 2010 Conference sponsors
for their generous contributions to the conference. Without their
sponsorships, KMHI could not have provided the great events, food, and
drinks. Eleven (11) different members contributed $9,600. KMHI greatly
appreciates these sponsors, and urges the membership to acknowledge
their contributions by thanking them and using their services and
products.
Conference Sponsors
Perfect Game ($5,000 or more) – Clayton Homes
Spare ($500-999) – 21st Mortgage Corporation
American Modern Insurance Group
Blevins, Inc.
Deer Valley Homebuilders, Inc.
Fleetwood Homes, Inc.
Key Mortgage Company, Inc.
Style Crest
US Bank
Split ($300-499) – CU Factory Built Lending
Logan, Leville & Hunt Insurance
Thanks to KMHI Conference Committee
Congratulations to the KMHI Conference Committee and staff for an
excellent job planning the 2010 Annual Conference and General Membership
Business Meeting: Chair – Don Sharp; Vice-Chair – Eddie Wilson; and
members – Darin Heath, Rick Reynolds, and Bonnie White. Special thanks
to Chair Don Sharp for spending an afternoon making phone calls at the
KMHI office to solicit sponsorships; because of Don’s dedication, we met
and exceeded our budgeted sponsorship goal. Thanks also to Bonnie White
for an outstanding Hall of Fame presentation at the President’s Awards
Banquet. Staff members Erica Klimchak, Thad Vann, and Debbie Lucas also
did a wonderful job helping to plan and conduct the conference.
Congratulations to new officers
Congratulations to the following members who were elected as 2010-11
officers:
President – Jerry Adkins, Jerry Adkins Homes, Pikeville
1st Vice-President - Kreil Moran, Whispering Oaks Pointe, Louisville
2nd Vice-President - Ken Fister, Suburban Mobile Home Park, Lexington
Secretary - Barry Noffsinger, CU Factory Built Lending, Lexington
Treasurer - Darrell Overstreet, Key Mortgage Company, Columbia
Past President Rep. - Don Sharp, Triad Financial Services, Floyds Knobs
PAC Contributions
Thanks to all the members who gave a KMHI-PAC donation at the golf
tournament and other conference events. Because of member contributions,
KMHI raised $620 for PAC. These donations are extremely important to
KMHI, and we greatly appreciate your generosity.
New KMHI Member
Benefit Program Approved
June 2010: The KMHI board of directors approved a recommendation by the
Education, Special Programs and Land Use and Executive/Personnel
committees to make available an excellent disability and medical bridge
plan through Colonial Life Insurance Company. This program will improve
KMHI member company employers’ and employees’ benefits without cost to
the employer, while providing a pre-tax payroll deduction for the
employees. Colonial Life has made several important concessions so that
your small business can take advantage of cost savings just as some
larger companies do. For more information
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EPA Lead
Rule Took Effect in April
On April 22, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA’s)
Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule was effective. It can be
viewed at
www.epa.gov/lead.pubs/renovation.htm. The rule addresses remolding
and renovation projects disturbing more than six square feet of
potentially contaminated painted surfaces for all residential and
multifamily structures built prior to 1978.
Firms are required to be certified, their employees must be trained in
use of lead-safe work practices, and lead-safe work practices that
minimize occupants’ exposure to lead hazards must be followed.
Contractors, property managers, and others who perform renovations for
compensation in residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied
facilities built before 1978 are required to distribute a lead pamphlet
before starting renovation work. Requirements under the rule may be
waived if:
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The housing was built in 1978 or later.
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The repairs are minor, with interior work
disturbing less than six square feet or exteriors disturbing less than
20 square feet being exempt.
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Housing for elderly or disabled persons,
unless children under 6 reside or are expected to reside there.
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Zero-bedroom dwelling (studio apartments,
dormitories, etc.)
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Housing or components declared lead-free
by a certified inspector or risk assessor.
Keene and Miller –
KMHI Hall of Fame Class of 2010
KMHI will induct two long-time retailer and community members into
its Hall of Fame the evening of June 10th during the Annual President’s
Awards Dinner at the 2010 Annual Conference, General Membership and
Quarterly meetings at the Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green.
Retailer and community owner Dennis Keene of
Country Living Homes in Wilder and retailer and community owner Ed
Miller of Ed’s Manufactured Homes and Green Valley Community in Bowling
Green will be honored in the special induction ceremonies as the Class
of 2010. Keene and Miller will be the 18th and 19th members inducted
since the inception of the Hall of Fame in 2003.Please come to the
conference awards dinner and help welcome Keene and Miller into the Hall
of Fame Class 2010.
2010 KMHI
Conference Registration;
June 9-11, 2010.
Come join us at the Holiday Inn, University Plaza. Bowling Green, KY
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AT CONFERENCE RATE IS MAY 17!!
Registration reminder
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Tentative Schedule of Events
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Registration form download*
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Fees & payment form
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Golf Tournament registration form
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Bowling Green attractions
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Morris Hylton, Jr.
Elected to National Hall of Fame.
Feb 2010:
Longtime KMHI retailer member Morris Hylton, Jr. of Hylton Sales&
Rentals in Ivel, KY has been elected to the national RV/MH Heritage
Foundation Hall of Fame. This is the highest honor presented to those
who devote their life’s work to either or both industries. Hylton has
served the industry as a retailer, developer and in other capacities for
over 35 years. He has influenced and stimulated the highest standards of
conduct in his very successful business operations. Hylton Homes and
now, Hylton Sales & Rentals is an outstanding provider of manufactured
homes and service in Eastern Kentucky. Hylton has served as KMHI
president for three terms, served on almost all its committees and on
the board of directors. He has spent many years promoting and helping
improve every aspect of the industry. Hylton is the fifth KMHI member to
be inducted into the national hall of fame. The 2010 Class will be
inducted on August 2 in Elkhart, IN. Other KMHI past honorees are
Charles Meredith, Dick Berry, Art Richter and Dan Rolfes.
KMHI welcomes Erica
Klimchak to the association staff.
Feb 2010:
KMHI welcomes Erica Klimchak to the association staff as its
Director of Programs and Government Relations. Klimchak, who began her
new job on January 21, is undergoing lots of quick on-the-job training,
and has hit the road running. She will be responsible for the day-to-day
legislative and regulatory activities, educational/training programs,
event and meeting planning, PAC fundraising plans, annual conference and
other membership programs including the KMHI web site. Klimchak is a
communications graduate of the University of Louisville. She was most
recently employed at the school in its Office of Technology Transfer.
She has great experience in government relations, having worked
previously for a well-known lobby firm and for the U of L president’s
office. Klimchak is getting more familiar with the industry and its
products, and looks forward to meeting the members.
The KMHI 2010 Annual
Conference and General Membership Meeting is scheduled for June 9-11 at
the
Holiday Inn University Plaza in Bowling Green, KY.
Feb 2010:
Plan now to attend the 2010 Annual Conference and General Membership
Meeting, which for the first time will be combined with the June
Quarterly Business Meetings of the association. The conference and
meetings are scheduled for June 9-11 at the Holiday Inn University Plaza
Hotel in Bowling Green, KY. A great conference is being planned with
cultural and social events, business meetings and great food and drink.
The combination of the events is to conserve your time away from home
and work, and to cut the cost of expense for you and the KMHI. All
committee members and the directors will hold very important meetings, a
membership meeting for all members is planned to conduct the business of
KMHI and to discuss industry issues of interest to all. There will be
ample time to visit natural and historical sites, have family time with
the kids (kids eat free at the hotel) and then enjoy a great awards
dinner and induction of KMHI 2010 Hall of Fame honorees. More to come….
Stay turned, but mark your calendar now—make it a family event!
Identity Theft Rule
goes into effect on November 1, 2009.
Oct 2009: The Identity Theft Rule goes into effect on November 1,
2009. If you do not already have your policies in place, the FTC’s
website provides valuable information and tips to help you comply with
the new laws. The Red Flags Rule requires many businesses and
organizations to implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program
designed to detect the warning signs – or "red flags" – of identity
theft in their day-to-day operations. Are you covered by the Red Flags
Rule? Go to
http://www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule to:
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Find out if the rule applies to your
business or organization;
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Get practical tips on spotting the red
flags of identity theft, taking steps to prevent the crime, and
mitigating the damage it inflicts; and
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Learn how to put in place your written
Identity Theft Prevention Program.
By identifying red flags in advance, you'll
be better equipped to spot suspicious patterns when they arise and take
steps to prevent a red flag from escalating into a costly episode of
identity theft. Take advantage of other resources on this site to
educate your employees and colleagues about complying with the Red Flags
Rule.
A “Do It Yourself” template for low-risk
businesses can be downloaded from the website. For more information,
please go to
http://www.ftc.gov/redflagsrule.
Nathan Smith
Selected for MHI Chairman’s Award.
Oct 2009: KMHI member Nathan Smith of SSK Communities in Erlanger
received the 2009 MHI Chairman’s Award during the recent MHI annual
meeting. This is the highest individual award given each year to the
member who has demonstrated leadership in the industry as it continues
to evolve and respond to the ever changing market and economic
conditions.
The 2010
Louisville Show is Cancelled .
Oct 2009
The 2009 Annual
Conference and General Membership Meeting .
July 2009: The 2009 Annual Conference and General Membership Meeting
was held July 15-17 in French Lick Resort, French Lick, IN. Comments and
written evaluations from members indicate that all enjoyed the
conference and that it provided meaningful programs and networking
opportunities during the social and meal activities.
Many thanks to the 2009 Conference sponsors
for their generous contributions to the conference. Without the
sponsorships, KMHI could not have provided the great events, food,
drinks and door prizes.
Eleven (11) retailers, manufacturers and
service/supplier members contributed $10,400.00. KMHI is greatly
appreciative of the 2009 conference sponsors and urges the membership to
acknowledge their contributions by thanking the sponsors and utilizing
their services and products.
Thanks again to:
HIGH ROLLER ($5,000 OR MORE)
Clayton Homes
BLACKJACK ($1500-$4,999)
Triad Financial Services
FULL HOUSE ($500-1,499):
American Modern Insurance Group
Blevins, Inc.
Key Mortgage Company, Inc.
Reed Brothers Insurance Group
Style Crest
The Home Show
TWO PAIRS ($300-$499)
21st Mortgage
CU Factory Built Lending
Winston & Company/Logan Lavelle Hunt
Congratulations to the KMHI Conference
Committee and staff for a super job with the 2009 Annual Conference and
General Membership Business Meeting: Chair- Kreil Moran;
Vice-Chair-Don Sharp and members- Bonnie White, Darin Heath,
Kim Lindsey, Chris Loher, Eddie Wilson, Rick Reynolds, and Marvin Shell.
A special thanks goes to Assistant Director Betty Whittaker (director
of conference operations) and Chair Kreil Moran. Staff
members Thad Vann and Debbie Lucas did an excellent job.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the following who were elected as 2008-09 officers:
President – Kreil Moran, Whispering Oaks Pointe, Louisville; 1st
Vice-President – Rick Martin, Heartland Homes, Paducah; 2nd
Vice-President – Ken Fister, Suburban MH Park, Lexington; Treasurer –
Darrell Overstreet, Key Mortgage Company, Inc., Columbia; Secretary –
Nathan Smith, SSK Communities, Erlanger; and Past President
Representative – Don Sharp, Triad Financial Services, Floyds Knobs, IN.
Business Meeting
The Annual General Membership Business meeting was held July 17. Agenda
included the election of 2008-2009 officers, introduction of newly
elected directors, the financial reports and the state of the
association and status reports from the operating committees. The
President and Executive Director reported on important upcoming projects
and activities.
Social Events and Awards
Members were treated to an opening reception and meal event featuring
great food and beverages. President’s Recognition and Awards Banquet was
the overall highlight. Mistress of Ceremony, Bonnie White, did an
excellent job. Bonnie White also developed the visuals for the Hall of
Fame presentations. Awards included outgoing directors and outgoing
president, Rick Martin, and president’s wife, Tina Martin,
and incoming president, Kreil Moran. The highlight of the evening
was the inductions of the following long time KMHI members and staff
into the
2009 Class of the KMHI Hall of Fame:
- Jim Fleming (Retailer) - Skyline Homes - Hopkinsville
- Kreil Moran (Community) - Whispering Oaks Pointe - Louisville
- Thad Vann - KMHI Executive Director - Frankfort
Congratulations to the Class of 2009 KMHI
Hall of Fame!
Do You Want to Get Involved in KMHI
Committees?
KMHI encourages members who want
to serve on a volunteer committee to contact the KMHI staff at
1-300-467-6590 or at kmhi@kmhi.org. The committees are Legislative;
Regulation Review & Communities Division; Conference; Education, Special
Programs & Land Use and the Political Action Committee. Meetings are
held once per quarter..
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