November 2009

Tom Stephani, MIRM, Master CSP, CGB, GMB
NSMC Chair

Home Buyer Tax Credit, New NOL Rules Signed Into Law
MIRM Profile: Jack Gallagher
No SMC Close By? Join as an At-Large Member
Re:Energize Sales! Your Path to Marketing Success Starts at IBS 2010
Maximize Your Nationals Recognition in the March/April 2010 Issue of SMI Magazine
Save Room for the Channel Before Thanksgiving!
Webcast Course on Dec. 10 to Teach Customer Service Skills
Celebrate Star Power at the 2010 Designation Achievement Reception
IRM Courses: November / December / January
Upcoming Seminars: 12/9 Webinar on Condo & Renters Survey; 12/12 Webinar on Preparing for Recovery
Continuing Education Opportunities: Knock Out Your IRM Courses at IBS
Get Your Pipes Ready. Your Vocal Pipes, That Is.
Builder Books Offers Two Publications to Help Your Business
NAHB to Shut Down Operations Thanksgiving Week (November 23 through 27)
Membership Advantage Discounts: FedEx, GM, Hertz
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  Membership Advantage Discounts: FedEx, GM, Hertz

Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping

Now through Nov. 15, NAHB members are eligible for discounts of at least 60%* on select FedEx shipping services:

  • FedEx Express® — at least 50% off on select shipping services
  • FedEx Express® international services — at least 32% off on select services
  • FedEx Ground® — at least 16% off on select services
  • FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL — at least 60% off on select services


Click here and enter passcode 5R71Z7 to start saving on shipping.

Members who are current FedEx customers only have to enter the passcode to receive their savings. They do not have to open a new account. 

For questions or additional information, call 1-800-MEMBERS (800-636-2377) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. EST Mondays through Fridays to speak to a dedicated member service representative.

*Terms and conditions


Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier

The authorization process for NAHB members to receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of most new GM passenger cars, light-duty trucks, vans and SUVs — whether for business or personal use —just got easier.

Members who want to purchase or lease a new 2008, 2009 or 2010 model year Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac, GMC or Cadillac passenger car and light-duty truck, van or SUV can simply go to the NAHB Web site to for the authorization information needed to participate in GM’s $500 exclusive offer

The GM offer can be combined with most retail national and regional incentives in effect at the time of delivery.

The offer excludes Cadillac CTS-V, Chevrolet Camaro, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Hummer, Saab and Saturn vehicles, and medium-duty trucks are also excluded.

Quick Steps to Get Authorization

  • Go to www.nahb.org/ma and click on the GM logo.
  • Click on the “Get Your Proof of Membership Form” button.
  • If the member is logged in to www.nahb.org, a page with the necessary information will appear. If they are not logged in to the NAHB Web site, the member will be prompted to either log in to nahb.org or to create a log-in if they do not have one. Members will need their PIN number to create a log-in.
  • Print the “Proof of Membership” document and give to the GM dealer.


Process for New and Recently Renewed Members

  • Members should contact their local home builders association to gain immediate access to the program.
  • The member will be faxed a completed form for the GM program from the HBA.
  • HBA instructions on how to complete the form can be found in the Member Advantage Toolkit.

Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals

Now through Jan. 31, NAHB members who rent a mid-size vehicle or larger from Hertz for two days or more will earn 300 Hertz #1 Awards® Points. Then, after every two qualifying rentals, they will receive 600 Points — enough to redeem for a Free Rental Day.

Members also will earn one bonus point for every dollar spent in addition to this bonus. Also, Hertz #1 Club Gold® Five Star® or Hertz #1 Club Gold® President’s Circle® members will earn additional point bonuses on top of this special offer. Awards points are flexible.

There’s no limit to the number of times members can rent or the points they can earn and use whenever they want, Points can be redeemed for longer rentals and larger cars.

Advance reservations are required.

Earning Free Rental Days Is as Easy as 1-2-3

  1. Make your reservation at hertz.com, with your travel agent or with Hertz at 800-654-2210.

  2. Provide PC# 136205 and request #1 Awards Points if it’s not already in your Hertz profile.

  3. Earn 300 bonus #1 Awards Points per qualifying rental. Rent two times and you’ve earned enough points for a Free Rental Day.


For more information, visit Hertz.


Other Member Advantage Discounts

For the most up-to-date details on the Member Advantage discount program and all of the participating companies, go to www.nahb.org/MA. [ return to top ]

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