SPIKE Club

What is a Spike?

The NAHB Spike Club is NAHB’s recognition and incentive program for individuals working in membership recruitment and retention. Based upon credits earned, there is a progressive program of awards including pins, certificates, plaques, sweaters, and blazers. In addition to the recognition programs and incentives at the national level, most local and state associations with active Spikes sponsor their own special recognition events.

A Spike is an individual who has earned at least 6 credits within a two year period. Spike credits are earned by recruiting and retaining NAHB and council members. A Spike Candidate is an individual who has earned between 1 and 5 credits Spike credits and will soon become a full Spike with continued credit accrual.

NAHB recognizes and rewards these membership development efforts with its Spike Club awards program. Awards are earned beginning with 6 credits and at different increments up to the status of All-Time Big Spike of 1500d.

How Credits Are Earned

• Individuals earn one new member credit for each new member sponsored.
• One retention credit is automatically assigned to the sponsor of record for first-year renewals, if the renewal occurs on or before the anniversary date. Every year after one-half a credit is earned, if the renewal form lists the sponsoring member.
• One-half credit is earned for the recruitment and retention of affiliate members.
• One-half credit is earned for the recruitment of a new council member.
• One-quarter credit is earned for a council membership renewal.
Introduction to NAHB’s Spike Club is a handy reference to the rules, levels, and credits of the Spike Club.

Double credits are offered through a special monthly promotion. Specific rules and guidelines apply.

Spike Achievement Levels

• Spike Candidate – 1 to 5 credits
• Blue Spike – 6 to 24 credits
• Life Spike – 25 to 49 credits
• Green Spike – 50 to 99 credits
• Red Spike – 100 to 149 credits
• Royal Spike – 150 to 249 credits
• Super Spike – 250 to 499 credits
• Statesman Spike – 500 to 999 credits
• Grand Spike – 1000 to 1499
• All-Time Big Spike – 1500+

Annual Spike Competitions

Each year, Spikes compete in several year-long individual membership competitions. Participation in these competitions offer an opportunity for Spikes to increase their involvement, achieve new Spike status levels and gain greater recognition. Detailed information about the Spike Competitions is available.

Spike Appreciation Month

November is Spike Appreciation Month – An annual celebration of Spikes’ continual contributions to the membership development process at all levels of the federation and to the nation’s building industry. November is just one month during the year when NAHB and its local and state associations recognize and say “Thank You!” to the active Spikes. Resources are available to help plan a special Spike recognition event, advertise November as Spike Appreciation Month, and encourage activity in the state or local Spike Club.

The Spike Party at The International Builders’ Show®

One way NAHB recognizes active Spikes for their dedicated membership development efforts is at the Spike Party/Director’s Reception at the International Builders’ Show. Every year approximately 3,000-4,000 Spikes and NAHB National Directors attend a high-energy, big-name entertainment musical event, complete with food and beverage.

Eligible Spikes, NAHB National Directors, and Executive Officers receive two complimentary tickets to the party. Eligible Spikes have at least 6 credits AND either one new member recruitment credit by October 31. The new member recruitment credit may be composed of one full credit received when a new Builder or Associate member is recruited, or two 1/2 credits received when new Affiliate or Council members are recruited.

Upcoming Events for this Committee:

Past News and Events:

Spike Party at River Rocks September 21, 2011Member
Thursday evening, September 15th, was the SPIKE PARTY!! And what a party it was! Food, connecting, music, more food and a LOT of fun. Spike Club President, Cindy Foley presented awards to Laura Claypool, Joe Goldblatt, Keith Gover and Bob Farr for their Spike efforts.

Marcia Bartley announced the details for the next Spike cruise and the members who have qualified so far: Paul Joyal, David Foley, Bob Farr and Dave Armstrong. Several others are close! Don’t miss the boat! You have until the end of December to qualify and a DOUBLE SPIKE CREDIT membership campaign will be held in November. Watch for upcoming details on the website! You can also see more pictures on our Facebook page . But here is one of Marcia and Dave, enjoying the party:

Marcia Bartley and Dave Foley at Spike Party