NSMC eNews - 03/30/2007 (Plain Text Version)

Jeffrey Bernatz
NSMC Chair

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In this issue:
Celebrations and Surprises at the 2007 IRM Commencement Breakfast
A Brand New Channel
SMC Corner: Get a Jump Start on Your SMC’s Educational Programming
Get Hot Tips on the SMC Network Exchange
National Membership Day 2007: Leaders of the Pack
Register for the NAHB Spring Board Meeting
Affiliate Membership Category Opens Door to the Future
Register Now for Building for Boomers & Beyond
2007 New Homes Month Promotional Kit Online Now
The Financial Benefits of Homeownership in this Month’s NAHB HouseKeys
'Buy Now' Advertising Assistance Grants Going Fast. Apply Now!
Member Advantage: 20% Savings from Dell
2007 Will Be a Year of Transition for Most State Housing Markets

National Membership Day 2007: Leaders of the Pack

Join the National Sales and Marketing Council and the National Association of Home Builders on National Membership Day 2007 coming up Tuesday, May 22. Participate in the “NAHB Members: Leaders of the Pack” membership drive by signing up new NSMC local and at-large members.

NSMC is sponsoring two National Membership Day contests – one for local councils and an individual recruiter competition.

National Membership Day Fast Facts

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

12 noon – 5 p.m. ET

Call-in number: 800-899-6242

Local Council and Individual Prizes

Local SMC Competition

How can your Sales and Marketing Council and HBA make the most of its membership drive? Hold it in conjunction with NAHB’s National Membership Day! Work closely with your council to hold a spring membership campaign. Compete against other local councils in your group size. Check out the SMC checklist for ideas.

The top local SMC in four different groups that recruits the most new members during May will receive a $200 credit voucher for University of Housing student materials. This can be used to offer courses through NAHB’s University of Housing.
The top council in each group will be recognized at NAHB’s Fall Board Meeting and in Sales + Marketing Ideas magazine and NSMC e/news.

Individual Recruiter Competition

All NSMC members (local and at-large) can participate in the National Membership Day and be eligible for the following prizes:

The top recruiter will receive one complimentary registration to the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, FL, in February 2008.
If you sign up five or more 50+ Housing Council members, you will receive a $25 American Express gift card.
You will receive double Spike Points for every new member your recruit and double retention points for every member you retain throughout the month of May.
If you sign up six new 50+ Housing Council members, you are eligible to win a new Chill and Grill cooler from NAHB.

Participating in National Membership Day is simple, and the rewards are plenty.

Call into the special hotline, 800-899-6242 on Tuesday, May 22, between noon – 5:00 p.m. ET and report your projected new members for the month of May.
Local, regional and state 50+ Housing Councils must submit their May membership reports to NAHB by Thursday, May 31, to be eligible for NMD prizes. Councils must include the names of Spike Sponsors and Spike PINs on the Council Enrollment Form to ensure their members get credit.
Individual recruiters must submit their Individual Recruiter Tracking Form by Friday, June 8. Forms can be sent to Jeff Jenkins by fax to 202-266-8195 or e-mail at jjenkins@nahb.com.

Visit the NSMC National Membership Day Web page for more details.

For more information, please contact Jeff Jenkins at jjenkins@nahb.com or 800-368-5242 x8292. For tips, visit www.NAHB.org/MembershipDay.