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Non-NAHB Groups Contacting Members, Causing Confusion
NAHB members and home builders associations across the country have been contacted by organizations with misleading names or otherwise causing confusion about who they are.
As noted in the August 15, 2008 Friday Morning E-mail, if you have received correspondence or contact from the “National Home Builders” or the “National Directory of Home Builders,” recognize that these organizations have no relationship with NAHB and are not part of, connected with or related to NAHB in any way.
 Any and all correspondence from NAHB will always include the full name "National Association of Home Builders” and/or the genuine NAHB logo.
For questions or concerns about correspondence or contacts you may have received, e-mail William Deiss at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8231.
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Chronology of NAHB Actions Follow-Up
As a follow-up to the email you received earlier this week about the "Chronology of NAHB Actions to Address the Mortgage Credit Crunch," attached is an article for use in your HBA publications.
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EOC Forums at Fall Board
The Executive Officers Council will be offering several opportunities for idea exchanging, learning, and discussion during the Fall Board of Directors Meeting. Below is the schedule of the various EOC forums that will be held in San Diego. Agendas for the Public Relations Forum, Mid-Size Office Forum, and Large Office Forum are now available; all other agendas will be available onsite. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please contact Ariel Moyer at 800-368-5242 x8595.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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EOC Large Local Forum |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
San Diego Convention Center, Room 3, Upper Level |
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EOC Small Office Forum |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
San Diego Marriott, Columbia 1, North Tower, Lobby Level |
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EOC Mid-Size Office Forum |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
San Diego Marriott, Torrey 2, North Tower, Lobby Level |
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EOC State Associations Forum |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
San Diego Convention Center, Room 4, Upper Level |
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Public Relations Forum |
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
San Diego Marriott, Marriott Hall 5, Marriott Pavilion, Lobby Level |
Thursday, September 25, 2008
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Non-Dues Revenue Forum |
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
San Deigo Marriott, Solana, South Tower, Level 1 |
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2009 IBS: Housing Deadline is October 10, 2008
NAHB Members must register on or before October 10, 2008 in order to be assigned hotel accommodations with your State/Local Association. Encourage your members to register today for the 2009 International Builders’ Show, happening January 20-23, 2009 in Las Vegas, NV! Visit http://www.buildersshow.com/ for more information.
And just Announced: The Beach Boys have been selected to headline the 2009 Spike Party & Directors’ Reception!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 7pm - 11pm, Bally's Hotel Grand Ballroom & Event Center
How Can You Get Tickets? Register for IBS NOW to be a part of it all! Tickets for this event are not for sale and are only available to eligible Spikes*, NAHB Directors and Executive Officers. Each eligible individual will receive two tickets. Exceptions are never granted. Tickets can be picked up, with photo ID, at the Spike Party Booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Are You Eligible? Find out! Contact your local HBA or inquire via email at membership@nahb.com.
*Eligible Spikes have a minimum of six credits and must have earned one recruitment credit between January 1 and October 31, 2008. The one recruitment credit can be a full credit for a new Builder or Associate member, or two ½ credits for new Affiliate or Council members.
As always, if there is anything else we can do to help you promote the show to your members, please let us know. Please contact Kristi Galloway at kgalloway@nahb.com or (800) 368-5242 x8179 for marketing materials or questions.
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Apply for NAHB SAFE Award by Oct. 13
Applications for the 2008 NAHB Safety Award For Excellence (SAFE), which provides recognition to home builders who develop outstanding work-site safety programs, are now available.
For information, requirements and an online application, click here (nahb.org/SAFE). Applications
 are due by Oct. 13.
The award honors the achievements of builders and trade contractors who have developed and implemented high-quality construction safety programs, as well as those government officials and NAHB-affiliated associations who have made successful efforts to advance safety in the home building industry. Last year, 14 companies were cited for their safety achievements. Read about them here.
NAHB member companies in good standing that build residential homes or town homes using light construction methods can apply for a SAFE award. Specialty trade contractors, remodelers and light commercial and multifamily builders, as well as NAHB-affiliated associations and federal or state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) officials who have been nominated by an NAHB member or association, are also welcome to apply. Awards will be made in a variety of categories; for a detailed listing, click here.
Award winners will be recognized during a breakfast ceremony on Jan. 20 during the 2009 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. Winners will receive an award and coverage in Nation’s Building News (NBN).
NAHB is also seeking companies to become sponsors for this safety awards program. For sponsorship information, click here, e-mail Andy Flank at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8059.
For more information on the SAFE Awards Program, click here; or e-mail Lindsay Cather at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8163.
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Running Effective Meetings Guidebook: A Tool for Association Leaders
Are your board meetings too long and not productive? Do you spend too much time dealing with disruptive behaviors and side conversations?
Association leaders spend a lot of time in meetings. This "how to" guide provides a quick reference to help association leaders run any meeting more effectively. Simple and easy-to-read, this guide
 includes the "nuts and bolts" on:
- Developing agendas
- Using parliamentary procedure
- Robert’s of Rules of Order
- Stimulating meaningful discussions
- Handling disruptive behaviors
This is an ideal tool for incoming presidents that will prepare them for running better board meetings. Additionally, the guide is appropriate for board members, committee chairs or any leader asked to routinely oversee meetings. If you would like to order copies of the new Running Effective Meetings Handbook, please click here or contact Mary Alice Hewitt at 800-368-5242 x8176. The cost is $3.00 per book.
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Free NAHB Handbook Offers Strategies to Counter Impact Fees
More local governments are turning to impact fees as a financing tool in the face of increased budgetary constraints and rising demand for services — and to avoid the political battles that come with tax increases.
Today, 39% of counties and 59% of communities with populations greater than 25,000 imposed some type of impact fee to finance their infrastructure.
As a tool to help home builders associations and members who are negotiating or fighting impact fees, NAHB has released the most recent update of the “Impact Fee Handbook,” available free on the NAHB Web site.
The 133-page resource, which can be downloaded in PDF format, offers new ways to analyze impact
 fee methodologies and ordinances, and highlights the most common mistakes after ordinances are passed.
“Impact Fee Handbook,” which was produced by NAHB in conjunction with the Development Planning and Finance Group (DPFG), also includes the latest economic and legal information and public affairs strategies that builders and developers can use to address the fees.
The handbook includes information about the latest legal cases impacting this financing tool, as well as current information on the economic consequences of the tool — including the fees’ impact on house prices and who ultimately pays them.
Additionally, NAHB’s "Impact Fee Handbook” offers a step-by-step method of looking at impact fee technical studies that serve as the basis of the fee. The analysis covers the various technical issues that should be addressed in impact fee studies and points out common errors in impact fee calculations.
The handbook also covers alternatives financing methods that could be offered as solutions to local governments for use instead of impact fees.
Finally, the handbook provides a primer on public affairs strategies that work to defeat impact fee proposals as well as negotiating tactics when their passage seems inevitable.
To download “Impact Fees Handbook” in PDF format, click here.
For other impact fee and general infrastructure financing resources, visit www.nahb.org/infrastructurefinance.
For more information, e-mail Thais Austin at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8343.
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Column Service Articles for October Now Available
On the third Wednesday of each month, home builders association staff and Executive Officers receive articles via e-mail that contain information of interest to consumers. These articles can be used in local newspapers, magazines, newsletters and Web sites to provide home building industry news and timely consumer information to the community.
The column service articles for October, “Service, Incentives and Quality Boost Home Buyer Satisfaction” and “Prepare for Winter By Doing Outdoor Maintenance Chores This Fall,” are now available.
Past articles are also available on the Web site and can be found here.
For more information about the column service articles, contact Brooke Fishel in NAHB Public Affairs or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.Body text here.
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Technical Assist Hotline
The Technical Assist Hotline is a great resource for questions regarding building products, techniques, technologies, and best practices. NAHB and the NAHB Research Center have teamed up to provide this outstanding free service that is designed to assist NAHB’s builder, remodeler, and
 trade contractor members with hands-on construction issues.
Members can call 888-NAHB-MEM (888-624-2636)
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Mon.-Fri.
Or email your question to techassist@nahbrc.org
Technical experts will respond to calls and emails to the hotline by the next business day. Callers need to provide a specific question, membership number, and contact information in their messages. The Technical Assist Hotline is one more way that NAHB membership pays for itself so make sure your members take advantage of it. Spread the word!
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Dell Giving Double Discounts in September
 Dell is offering double discounts to NAHB members — and staff — from Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 on an array of products designed to meet the technology needs of your company.
That means Dell’s normal discounts of 3% to 5% to NAHB members will double to 6% to 10% on essential small business technology, including business-class desktops and cutting-edge notebooks.
Dell backs its products with a team of dedicated representatives who understand the industry’s business needs, and can help build a complete solution that’s right for each member.
Just go to www.dell.com/nahb to make your selections.
To maximize this Member Advantage Discount
After you have made your selections and are ready to purchase, call your dedicated Dell sales line at 888-577-3355 (Mention Link ID#115762620), Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CST) and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (CST).
Your sales representative will apply your NAHB member discount to your order.
NAHB members who have previously ordered from Dell will also receive a monthly catalog, which includes this double discount offer.
The Dell Double Member Discount* offer is valid Sept. 1 through Sept. 30, 2008.
* Double discounts are not stackable with other online or printed Dell promotions.
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Combine GM $500 Private Offer AND GM Employee Discount Thru Sept. 30
The GM Employee Discount for Everyone has been extended through September 30, and it can be
 combined with the GM $500 Private Offer for NAHB members.
Follow these simple steps to get your GM authorization number and turn it in at your GM dealer for your $500 discount. The $500 NAHB private offer may be combined with most current GM incentives:
One: Create a username and password
-- Click on the GM logo from www.nahb.org/MA and click on the authorization number link.
-- Hit the “continue” button under the heading “Obtain username and password to receive authorization to purchase.”
-- Enter last name, first name, street number (note, this must be the street number on file with your HBA) and zip code.
-- The page will then pre-populate with your member information. Create a username and password (note, each must be eight characters).
Two: Obtain and authorization number
-- Once login is complete, you’ll be directed to a page where you’ll be greeted by your first name.
-- To obtain an authorization number, click on the text, “GM Select Trade Association Private Offer” on the left-hand side of the page.
-- Enter date of birth (00/00/0000 format), zip code and purchaser information (either yourself or a member of your household). Any member of your household living under your roof is eligible for the $500 NAHB private offer.
-- Confirm the information that pre-populates.
-- Print the authorization number page and give it to the dealer.
Three: Go to www.gmfleet.com/nahb and click on the GM logo for all the details and background information on this $500 offer.
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FME Takes a Break
The Friday Morning E-mail will not be published Friday, September 26 due to the NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting. The FME will re-appear on Friday, October 3.
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