Member Advantage Update

NAHB members receive a special discount every month from Dell, as well as 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.

For the month of December, NAHB members – AND STAFF – can double their member discount. Offer valid 12/01 - 12/31/06.

This offer is part of the Member Advantage Program. Visit the Member Advantage main page and click through DELL for complete details.

After you have made your selections and you are ready to purchase, call your dedicated Dell sales representative at 888-577-3355, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. (CST) and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-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 also receive a monthly catalog, which includes this double discount offer.

*Double discounts do not apply to the preconfigured systems which are already priced at up to 20% off.

Solveras Offers Upfront CASH SIGNING BONUS to NAHB Members

During the month of November, NAHB members can earn an upfront, cash signing bonus equal to 1%* of your monthly MasterCard and Visa processing volume through the NAHB Credit Card Processing Program and Solveras Payment Systems.

This program has helped members cut their processing costs without sacrificing good service or quality payment products. This month is the perfect time for you to start benefiting from the exclusive group buying power and nationally negotiated discount rates this NAHB program offers.

Simply take advantage of the FREE savings analysis to see in writing how this program could cut your monthly costs and streamline your billing process. This tool consistently uncovers savings for two out of three businesses, finding average projected savings of 17%.

There’s no obligation to receive your custom analysis, and if you sign up for the program before November 30^th, we’ll send you a one-time signing bonus check, right up front. Plus you’ll see the regular program savings add up month after month.

Credit card processing rates and fees change all the time, so I urge you take a moment to look into the potential savings and value this member benefit offers. Just visit this web page, download the form, and FAX it to 1-800-297-3405 for your free analysis or call 1-800-613-0148 today.

New Member Benefit: First Time Attendees Attend IBS for $100

Make sure your members are aware of the great first time attendee discount! If they don’t go to the Show they are missing one of the building industry’s premier events! IBS will be held February 7-10 in Orlando, Florida and it will be bigger and better than ever.

If the person is a new member of your local home builders association (even if he has attended the show before) or if the person has been an NAHB member for years but never attended IBS!

If they qualify, they can attend their first International Builders’ Show as an NAHB member for only $100, a savings of over $325! This is a full registration which gives the attendee access to the 290 education sessions, workshops and roundtables. More information on the first time attendee discount can be found at http://www.BuildersShow.com/new.

When registering, they need to indicate that they are first time attendees. The first time attendee price is offered until January 5^th. It is not offered on-site.

As a reminder, spouses receive the identical registration type as the primary registrant for FREE.

We look forward to seeing you, and your new members, in Orlando! [return to top]

Nothing Says “Thank You” Like a BuilderBooks Gift Card

Here’s the perfect gift for clients, colleagues, speakers, and officers. With the BuilderBooks Gift Card you give others access to industry knowledge, best practices, and information that they need to build their business. And there are plenty of great BuilderBooks titles for consumers, friends of the association, and students in industry-related studies.

The $25 Gift Cards may be redeemed through the BuilderBooks Website or at the BuilderBooks Bookstore at the International Builders’ Show.

The Vantage Award Debuts in 2007

At the EOC Seminar in August of 2007, three local builder associations will be acknowledged as the very best, for their strategic and comprehensive marketing of the Member Advantage affinity programs to their members.

The NAHB Vantage Award is an annual program designed to honor home builder associations who drive membership by promoting the benefits of the Member Advantage affinity programs. A beautiful plaque and a cash award will be given to three local associations each year. Because the awards given are based on association size, all associations will have an equal opportunity to be recognized for their efforts.

This program will recognize outstanding and innovative marketing ideas for promoting the NAHB affinity programs in the following categories:

Additional details on cash awards and entry applications will follow in the December edition of Member Advantage Update.

Exclusive Shipping Discounts and Preferred Pricing from DHL

Through the NAHB Shipping Program, NAHB members can save with DHL, Yellow Transportation, and Roadway Express. Whether shipping envelopes, packages, crates, or pallets, these carriers can provide a solution. There are no costs or obligations involved. The discounts apply towards inbound, outbound, and third party shipments. To enroll in the NAHB Shipping Program, call 1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377) and ask for Ext. 303. For more information, visit www.1800Members.com/NAHB.

Hertz: Discounts and Fee-waived Hertz #1 Club Gold® Membership

And there's that special member benefit you offer members with Hertz: fee-waived Hertz #1 Club Gold® membership!

Before your members, your staff or you hit the road, make sure you stop by Hertz.