
To team new members with current Lee BIA members so that new members may develop a commitment to the Association. This pairing will provide new members with a vehicle to network within the building industry by promoting and ultimately increasing their business and retaining their membership.
The Cornerstone Committee has been organized into three divisions help serve the members of the Lee Building Industry Association in the following ways: Welcoming Members, Retaining Existing Members, and Recruiting New Members to the Association.
If you are interested in joining this committee, please email Caitlin Hustrulid, Membership Coordinator, at caitlin@bia.net for more information.

2008 Cornerstone Committee: Pictured top row, left to right: Luke Borlee, Ryan Maynard, Chad Elkins, Tom Chamblin, Larry Corbett, Andrew Belisle, Ted Magie. Pictured bottom row, left to right: Cari Maher, Cheryl Williams, Sherry Weeks, Kathy Say, Melissa McGregor, Dendle Miller and Tammy Barbur. (Not pictured- Paul Copeland.)
2008 Cornerstone Roster - Contact List - as of February 2008
Welcome each new member with an office visit or phone call. Invite new members to attend an upcoming event. Attend meetings to welcome new members and help them to meet other valuable BIA member contacts.
Welcome Committee Forms and Resources:
Make phone calls to encourage active participation, verify contact information and ensure that members are satisfied with their BIA membership. Remind BIA members to continuously take advantage of their member benefits including awards, programs, table top events, Building Review, networking opportunities and member discounts.
Retention Committee Forms and Resources:
Invite fellow vendors, subcontractors and business partners to get involved in the Lee BIA to enjoy all of the member benefits.
Recruitment Committee Forms and Resources:
Point Forms for the prior month must be returned by the Monday prior to the monthly Tuesday meeting to the BIA office via fax (239) 936-5839.