Member Advantage Update - 07/11/2006 (Plain Text Version)

Exclusive UPS Savings for Our Members!

NAHB and UPS, the world’s largest package delivery company, have joined forces to offer NAHB members discounts of up to 30% on shipping.

“We know that the addition of UPS to the Member Advantage program will be a tremendous benefit to our membership.” said Tiffany Smith, Director of Affinity Programs. “What’s more, our members will now enjoy the piece of mind of having their shipping needs handled by one of the best companies in the business.”

The NAHB shipping discounts include domestic air and ground, international export and international import. Association members can also take advantage of hassle-free on-line shipping, 24/7 access and the peace of mind that comes from advanced package tracking at your fingertips. NAHB members are eligible for discounts up to 30% to help manage costs with no catch, and no minimums.

The shipping discounts, which increase the more packages or letters the user sends, will be applied once enrollment is complete. The enrollment process is fast and easy and is available to NAHB members through the Web site www.savewithups.com/nahb.

For more information on the UPS savings program, visit the National Association of Home Builder’s Web Site at www.nahb.org/MA or www.savewithups.com/nahb, or contact Tiffany Smith, Director of Affinity Programs.

MBNA is Now Part of the Bank of America Credit Card Family

Bank of America and MBNA have merged.

MBNA Corporation and Bank of America Corporation have merged, and MBNA is now part of the Bank of America family of companies. While we complete the integration of the two companies, you will notice that elements of the two privacy policies differ. We recommend that you review the MBNA privacy policy.

Accessing your MBNA card
In the short term, continue to use and service your MBNA credit cards as you do today at MBNA.com. You'll receive more information later this year about how and when your MBNA accounts will be integrated into Online Banking at Bank of America, currently anticipated for late 2006. In the meantime if you have questions, call us at 1.800.421.2110.

Our commitment to our communities
We continue to build upon our previously announced 10-year goal to provide $750 billion in community development, lending and investing which is one of the largest in the history of financial institutions. Additionally we have announced a goal of $1.5 billion over 10 years in charitable contributions. We know our company can only be as strong as our communities, and our policies reflect that belief.

Exciting opportunities
The merger of MBNA and Bank of America offers many exciting opportunities to meet your financial, investment and community needs. Be sure to continue checking for the latest information about the advantages that this merger will bring to your household and to your neighborhood.

Application information for NAHB members is available at www.nahb.org/MA .

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Members AND HBAs Get Special Discounts from NEBS

NAHB members receive a SPECIAL DISCOUNT of up to 30% off first time printed product orders!

More than 2.5 million small businesses – and counting! – look to NEBS to help them grow. Since 1952, NEBS has provided the supplies, services, and solutions businesses need every day: checks, computer and manual forms, labels, stationery, custom printing, promotional products, clothing and lots more-all backed by NEBS iron-clad 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE.

Friendly, knowledgeable product consultants help you find the right product for your business needs. Can’t decide? Ask for a FREE product sample. And look to NEBS for fast shipping—most imprinted products shipped in 2-3 business days, stock items in just 24 hours.

You can also call NEBS directly at 1-800-225-6380. Mention NAHB mailcode # 33390 to receive up to 30% off! It’s that easy! To learn more or to place your order visit www.nebs.com .

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Order Your Member Advantage Brochures and Wallet Cards Now

Print out these order forms or click through for larger images. Then just fax them in for your supply of the newest Member Advantage Brochure and the NEW Member Advantage wallet cards.

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Make Sure Your Members Keep Up with the Green Market

The future of building is looking greener as more home builders and home owners focus on energy-efficient and resource-efficient homes. McGraw-Hill Construction, in conjunction with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), researched and analyzed the green building market to bring you the Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report.

Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report is a 28-page document that addresses the trends and opportunities in green home building. McGraw-Hill Construction and NAHB conducted targeted market research to obtain new information on green building in the residential construction sector. Topics include:

Market Summary
Advantages of Green Homes
Market Demand for Green Homes
Green Home Building Certification and Voluntary Programs
Methods and Practices

Residential Green Building SmartMarket Report is now available now at BuilderBooks.com , where industry professionals can learn more about green building guidelines, practices, and the practical ways to satisfy the environmentally conscious home buyers.

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Aquai, Wigwomun — Greetings! Looking Forward to the 2006 EOC Seminar

Once again, your friends from BuilderBooks and the Member Advantage Program will be sponsoring the New EO Orientation at the 2006 Executive Officers Council Seminar.

Being held at Mohegan Sun, this year's Seminar offers an excellent backdrop for leadership education based on the culture and traditions of the Mohegan tribe. (Did you know that “Mohegan” means “Wolf People”? You can even attend a Mohegan Language Workshop!)

On Thursday, be sure to stop by Lakisha Campbell's seminar "Low Hanging Fruit: Generating Revenue While Providing Member Benefits." You'll catch up on revenue sharing opportunities that you can put to work year round.

Tiffany Smith will be in the Market Place with the latest promotional materials and program details. Both Tiffany and Lakisha are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

See you in Uncasville, CT at the beautiful Mohegan Sun, August 1-6.

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BuilderBooks.com Feedback

“BuilderBooks is the reason I joined the association! I joined NAHB as a result of ordering many times from BuilderBooks.com. I decided to find out what the requirements were to receive the member price, which is how I learned all about NAHB.”

Sam McCann

NAHB Board of Directors

McCann Construction Co.

Carlinville, Illinois

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No Map Needed to Find this Treasure Chest

How do local associations keep more money in their coffers?

By promoting the entire Member Advantage program, starting with their HBA home page and by going to the Member Advantage Toolkit www.nahb.org/matoolkit to get free communication tools that really work -- some of which are highlighted in this edition of The Member Advantage Update.

By promoting programs such as GM, Paychex, NEBS, Pitney Bowes and Williams Scotsman, they've learned that the Member Advantage program means more than big savings for their members. It means revenue sharing for their local associations.

Click here if your association needs to be signed up.

Make sure your association home page is linked to the Member Advantage program — www.nahb.org/ma .

For Member Advantage graphics for your home page, click here or visit www.nahb.org/matoolkit.

For more information about revenue sharing through the Member Advantage program or to verify that you are signed up for the program, contact Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com . [return to top]

Another Valuable Member Tool for Your Home Page

Add another valuable tool for your members to your HBA home page. The NAHB Career Center (powered by ConstructionJobs.com) offers your members a true competitive edge, with exceptional site traffic and over 28,000 construction and engineering candidates.

Just copy this NAHB Career Center JPG and use place it on your home page to link to www.nahb.org/careers.

Your members enjoy a 20% discount off standard rates for job postings.

The NAHB Career Center is part of the Member Advantage Program and the NAHB Revenue Sharing Program for HBAs. Visit www.nahb.org/matoolkit to sign up today.

For more information, contact Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com or 800.368.5242, ext. 8273. [return to top]