Southern Ideal Home Show Exhibitors Build House for Victory Junction

Monday, 08 March 2010 19:00

Written by Press Release

Greensboro, N.C. (March 9, 2010) - More than 20 vendors at this year’s Southern Ideal Home Show have joined forces to build a house for Victory Junction Camp on the Greensboro Coliseum floor during the three days before the event. The idea to build and donate the fully-functioning high tech house and the organization of its tightly scheduled construction were conceived by Len Malave´, president of Granite and Marble by Malave´.

Malave´ developed the idea for the house in Dec. 2009 with the intention of utilizing materials from his business only.  As the plans evolved, he quickly realized that the “Ideal Dream House” could be a showplace for the products and services of other companies participating in the event.

“Participating companies were handpicked because of the high quality and low maintenance of their products which with low maintenance that will last for years to come,” said Malave´.

The group chose to donate the home to Victory Junction in memory of Malave’s son, Jason, who passed away two years ago.

Pattie Petty, chairman and co-founder of Victory Junction Camp. Petty, who with her husband, Kyle, established the camp for children with chronic medical conditions or serious illness in 2004, said, “We are so grateful that Victory Junction was selected as the recipient of such a generous and much needed gift.” The house will become the on-site home of camp facilities director, Tracy Hedrick.

WFMY News 2 will sponsor the house as a “Hero Central” project.  Hero Central is the WFMY News 2 initiative that recognizes heroes throughout the Triad viewing area.  “The builders of this house are true heroes.  They are donating their products and services, as well as their time and talents, for the benefit of Victory Junction Camp,” said Deborah Hooper, President and General Manager of WFMY News 2.

Highlights of the Ideal Dream House include the most advanced and maintenance-free products available for home construction and renovation as showcased by the participating exhibitors. The indoor kitchen features custom cabinetry and the outdoor kitchen is crafted from stone with granite countertops and a matching custom-designed sink. Both kitchens feature 2010 Spring Series Viking stainless steel appliances. Guest chefs will be presenting cooking demonstrations in the outdoor kitchen, throughout the Show.

The flooring is made of porcelain with a wood-like finish. The shower is constructed from a continuous sheet of material requiring no grout cleaning. The custom designed vanity features a flat screen TV hidden behind the mirror. The house is wired with high tech security and fire prevention systems and an advanced sound system designed to be compatible with mp3/iPod players and indoor/outdoor speakers.  The house also includes a home theatre room, living and dining rooms and outdoor living area.

Victory Junction will host an exhibit next to the Ideal Dream House and show guests are invited to visit and view the camp’s most recent video, “Voices of Victory”.  A show car will also be parked adjacent to the Victory Junction exhibit and camp merchandise will be available for purchase.

Companies participating in the Ideal Dream House construction and donation to Victory Junction are: