Spike Club

 

FAQ's about the Spike Club

 

 

What is a Spike?

A Spike is a MBA member who has recruited more than six members in two years into the MBA and therefore earns "Spike" title and membership in the Spike Club.

 

How do I become a Spike?

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

To retain your status as a Spike you must earn a minimum of one Spike credit (new or retention) each year until you reach a total of 25 credits, at which point you are elevated to Life Spike status.

*Providing you have earned those six credits within two consecutive membership years.

 

How do I earn Spike credits?

Members earn one Spike 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 retention credit. Every year the member renews thereafter, the sponsoring member will receive a ½ renewal credit.

For Affiliate members, Spikes receive a ½ credit for recruiting them and a ½ credit for renewing them. These credits count toward achieving and maintaining Spike status, but do not count toward Spike Party invitations.

Note: Double Spike credits are awarded during the month of National Membership Day.

 

Will I earn Spike credits for recruiting and retaining members into a Council?

Yes, when the Council membership is activated in conjunction with a new NAHB membership, the recruiter earns a ½ credit, and when that member renews his or her council membership, you earn ¼ retention credit.

 

For more information about the Spike Club or becoming a Spike, check out the NAHB (our national affilate)website by clicking here.