Great news! GM and NAHB have agreed to go back to the old GM authorization process that was in place back in 2006 and 2007. Here is an overview of the process for your records.

Quick Steps to Get Authorization

1. Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo.
2. Click on the Get Your Proof of Membership Form button.
3. If the member is logged in to www.nahb.org the page will populate with their information.  If not, the page will prompt them to either log-in to nahb.org or to create a log-in if they do not have one already. Members will need their pin number to create a log-in.
4. Print the Proof of Membership documentation and give to the dealer.

Process for New and/or Recently Renewed Members

1. The member should contact their local HBA to gain immediate access to the program.
2. The HBA will need to fill out a form that they will fax to the member directly.
3. If the HBA has questions about how to do this, complete instructions can be found in the Member Advantage Toolkit.

Additional information about the GM program as well as all other member discounts can be found at www.nahb.org/ma.

Through Nov. 15, 2009, you are eligible to receive valuable discounts of up to 65%* on select FedEx^®shipping services and can also save at least 60% on FedEx Freight^® and FedEx National LTL^TM services:

• Minimum 50% off select FedEx Express^® U.S. shipping.
• Minimum 32% off select FedEx Express international services.
• Minimum 16% off select FedEx Ground^® service.
• Minimum 60% off select FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL services.

Click here and enter passcode [5R71Z7] to start saving now. If you have additional questions, please call 1-800-MEMBERS (1.800.636.2377, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. EST, M-F) to speak to a dedicated member service representative.

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Booking a vacation rental with Endless Vacation Rentals is as quick and easy as reserving a traditional hotel room. Just call 1-877-670-7088 or go online at www.EVRentals.com/nahb. Give your exclusive NAHB promotion code 20090 to the friendly Vacation Guide when you call, or enter it in the designated field online when you book your vacation stay. You will receive your confirmation number via email within 24 business hours.

*Disclaimer: Destinations and travel times are subject to availability and confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Offer includes only accommodations and specifically excludes travel cost and other expenses that may be incurred. Promotional discounts and offers may not apply to all properties. Other restrictions may apply. Offer void where prohibited by law. Additional taxes and conditions may apply.

Resort Rental, LLC, 7 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

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Office Depot®, a leading global provider of office products and services and a Member Advantage participating company, recently announced the company is being recognized with awards for both outstanding Product Quality and Customer Service by David Weekley Homes, the nation’s second largest for-profit privately held home builder. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Office Depot has received the prestigious “Partners of Choice” Award given to the homebuilder’s suppliers.

To receive discounts on qualifying delivery orders from Office Depot, please call 800.274.2753. Register today and start saving today and everyday on qualifying orders. [return to top]

The BuilderBooks Ambassador Program was such a great success in 2009 that we’re doing it again in 2010. We are looking for Executive Officers/Membership Directors to volunteer an hour of their time in the BuilderBooks Bookstore January 19-22, 2010, during the 2010 International Builders Show^®in Las Vegas, NV.

Here's a great opportunity for you to meet with your current members and to sign up new ones in a central location, while getting special savings and free gifts. Executive Officers/Membership Directors who participate will become a "BuilderBooks Ambassador" for an hour enjoying an inside look at the publications your members use to build their businesses.

Click here to find out more about the program and to RSVP. The deadline for responding is December 4, 2009.

Come join in the fun and hang out with the BuilderBooks Team, as we're looking forward to greeting and working with you in the BuilderBooks store at the 2010 International Builders Show^® in Las Vegas, NV, January 19-22, 2010.

Also, remember to sign up to participate in the BuilderBooks Retail Affiliate Program

For more information about this item, please contact Jacqueline Barnes at 800-368-5242 x8588 or via e-mail at jbarnes@nahb.com. [return to top]

Be sure to tell your members about the latest release from Builderbooks.

The Paper Trail: Systems and Forms for a Well-Run Remodeling Company a book and CD combination, provides more than 160 customizable contracts, letters, checklists, spreadsheets, and other forms to help remodelers create a company that will operate smoothly and profitably. These forms and documents were carefully selected from hundreds submitted by remodelers coast to coast.

They address the most important tasks and concerns of remodeling companies, including marketing, client communication, and project, business, and financial management.

The Paper Trail discusses how to:

• Establish goals and monitor progress
• Market the company professionally
• Sell the most profitable jobs
• Effectively communicate with clients
• Protect business assets
• Manage construction efficiently

The book sold out in its first printing. Those familiar with the first edition will notice helpful improvements in the second edition, including new and revised forms; detailed explanations of how, when, and where to use each form; systematic organization of the forms; and indexes of the forms both by subject and type.

The Paper Trail is available at www.BuilderBooks.com or by calling 1-800-223-2665. [return to top]

Now through January 31, 2010, every Hertz rental of a Mid-Size or larger vehicle for two days or more earns you a bonus of 300 Hertz #1 Awards® Points.  So after every two qualifying rentals, you’ll receive 600 Points - enough to redeem for a Free Rental Day.

You’ll earn one Point for every dollar you spend in addition to this bonus.  And, if you’re a Hertz #1 Club Gold® Five Star® or Hertz #1 Club Gold® President’s Circle® member, you earn additional Pointbonuses on top of this special offer.

Awards Points are flexible.
There’s no limit to the number of times you can rent or Points you can earn, and you can use them whenever you want!  Save your Points to redeem for longer rentals and larger cars.

Earning Free Rental Days is as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Make your reservation at hertz.com, with your travel agent or Hertz at 1-800-654-2210.
2. Provide PC# 136205 and request #1 Awards Points if it’s not already in your Profile.
3. Earn 300 bonus #1 Awards Points per qualifying rental! Rent two times and you’ve got enough for a Free Day.

Advance reservations are required. PC# and request for #1 Awards must be provided at time of reservation. 300 bonus #1 Awards Points will be provided to member’s account after each qualifying rental. After two qualifying rentals members will have earned enough Points to redeem for a Free Non-Peak Rental Day. This offer has no cash value and cannot be used with Pre-Pay Rates, Tour Rates or any other promotion other than your CDP#. Standard rental qualifications and return restrictions apply. The minimum age for this offer is 21 and age differential charges may apply. Valid for qualifying rental pickups on or after September 1, 2009 and no later than January 31, 2010. Rentals require a two-day minimum keep on any vehicle Mid-Size or larger. Offer valid at participating locations within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and  USVI. Free days may be redeemed anytime after close of the second qualifying rental and after September 14, 2009. #1 Awards Points are valid up to two years from the end of the calendar year in which they were earned. All #1 Awards program rules apply. [return to top]