Life Spikes

The Spike Club

Growing Our Strength through Member Recruitment, Renewals, and Involvement

Recruiting new members to the HBAF is an activity recognized and rewarded through the Spike Club. Those who participate are called Spikes, and they are among the most valued members of the association.

Member-to-member recruitment and renewal efforts are the largest source of growth for the HBAF. Spikes bring grassroots growth and stability. These efforts lead to the development of the general membership and our leadership pipeline, keeping the face of the HBAF true to that of our industry and the scope of interests we represent.

Spikes are the membership leaders of our federation, building the voice, power and influence on every level, in every state.

Life Spikes

Members become Life Spikes once they have earned 25 spike credits. They are recognized on the website, in the printed membership directory and on a plaque at the HBAF office.

HBAF Life Spike Members

Spike Club Q&A

What are the benefits of becoming a Spike?

The real benefits are intangible: You are recognized for your contributions to the association and regarded as an accomplished and connected member. Additionally, Spikes receive:

• A coveted invitation to the biggest party of the year, the Spike Party at the International Builders’ Show®*
• Increased visibility, recognition and networking opportunities at industry events
• Unique and valuable lapel pins for each level of achievement
• Additional VIP treatment throughout the year

* Eligibility postcards are sent only to eligible Spikes who have at least six credits and one new member recruitment credit between Nov. 1 of the previous year and Oct. 31 of the current year. For example, if a Spike who otherwise meets the attendance criteria recruits a new member in December 2012, this will satisfy the new member recruitment criteria and she/he will be eligible to attend the 2014 Spike Party. As always, the recruitment credit may be composed of one full credit received when a new Builder or Associate member is recruited or two ½ credits received when Affiliate or Council members are recruited.

How do I become a Spike?

Before becoming a Spike, you are a Spike candidate. That means you have earned between one and five and a half credits. Once you earn your sixth credit, you become an official NAHB Spike! Spike credits are earned by recruiting and retaining NAHB and Council members.

How do I earn Spike credits?

Members earn one credit for each new member they sponsor. When that member renews after his or her first year of membership, the sponsoring member automatically gets one renewal credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a ½ renewal credit.

Spikes receive a ½ credit for recruitment and a ½ credit for the renewal of Affiliate members.

What are the Spike Club levels?

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