Member Advantage Update - 04/10/2007 (Plain Text Version)Revenue Share: Feedback is Rolling In
"Wow, you folks blew me away!!! I opened that envelope wondering what in the world, and there it was…. MONEY! This has made a believer out of me in what the Member Advantage program can do for our members and for our associations!!!" Clair Kirkman Executive Officer
"I received the wonderful royalty check yesterday and wanted to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for your hard work in making the NAHB Member Advantage program such a success. The amount of the check clearly demonstrates that our NCHBA members are, indeed, taking advantage of these opportunities and that they are realizing tangible value for their membership in our federation."
J. Michael Carpenter
In 2006, members saved over $7,000,000 through the program, generating over $600,000 to be shared with 352 locals and 26 states.
20% off Dell OptiPlex™ Desktops and Select Dell Latitude™ Notebooks, April 9-20Dell can help you do more for less! As an NAHB member or association, you can enjoy great savings on Dell’s business class desktops and notebooks designed to meet builder's needs. From April 9 – 20, 2007, save 20% on ALL Optiplex desktops and select Latitude notebooks. Dell’s dedicated sales representatives for NAHB members understand your needs and can recommend a solution that will help improve the security and operation efficiency of your business. To take advantage of your 20% discount, simply call your dedicated sales representative at 1-888-577-3355 to place your order. (Mon – Fri 7am – 8pm and Sat 8am – 5pm CST). Hurry, offer ends April 20, 2007. Or visit www.dell.com/nahb and start shopping for customized systems and printers that you need to fuel your business. Complete details available at www.dell.com/nahb . GM $500 Offer to Your Members Makes Debut in BUILDER MagazineBe sure that you're doing your part to make your builder members aware of this highly successful program, through which over 10,000 vehicles were moved in 2006.
This offer is available to all NAHB members with a PIN number. And there are easy processes to allow a brand new member to instantly qualify.
For more information about this program, please contact Tiffany Smith at tsmith@nahb.com .
BuilderBooks Helps Your Members Sell Strong in a Changing MarketBill Webb shares his secrets of success in this book—so your members can win big with them.
Sweet Success in New Home Sales: Selling Strong in Changing Markets focuses on increasing market share, profit margins, and personal incomes in "lean" times. This instructive guide lays out Webb's proven approaches to crafting and delivering sales excellence. He provides readers with the most powerful techniques ever devised for selling more homes when competition for buyers heats up. Published and sold by BuilderBooks. Member Advantage: Keep Spreading the News!Check in to the Member Advantage Toolkit for new promotional materials from participating Member Advatnage companies. Content will be updated as it is made available throughout the year. The same goes for a wide array of ads located under "Resources" and "HBA Resources" on www.nahb.org. Recently posted ads include Paychex and NAHB Career Center. There are so many materials to help keep your members informed and help them save money, and they also are great tools for your retention and recruitment campaigns throughout the year.
Dell HBA Honors Program: First Winners to Be Announced this SummerThe Dell HBA Honors Program recognizes home builder associations across the country whose members make the highest sales volume of DELL purchases during a designated quarter. Competitions will be based on HBA membership size: Up to 350 members, 350-750, and more than 750. Prizes will be given in each category for three quarters in 2007 beginning with the second quarter. First place: Dell 32” LCD TV (list $1199)
Please visit the Member Advantage Toolkit for more information. BB Affiliates Springing Up All OverWelcome to the newest BuilderBooks.com Affiliates: BA of Kosciusko-Fulton County Warsaw, IN Collier Building Industry Association Naples, FL Eastern Shore Building Industry Association Salisbury, MD HBA of Kern County Bakersfield, CA Mid-Shores HBA New Holstein, WI Manhattan Area Builders Association, Manahattan, KS Teche Area Builders Association New Iberia, LA Teller County HBA Woodland Park, CO The Top of Virginia Building Association, Winchester, VA Volusia Home Builders Association, Daytona Beach, FL If you haven't become a BuilderBooks.com Affiliate, visit us today for complete details. Steer Your Members to Williams Scotsman's $1.99 First Month Rental
For a limited time, 20 and 40 Foot Storage Containers are $1.99 for the first month's rent* from Williams Scotsman . Plus get a free lock rental with each unit. *Limited time offer. Restrictions apply. Mention code SIS07. Call 800.782.1500 or visit www.willscot.com/storage for details.
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