ReNews -- Remodelors Council News - 05/27/2009 (Plain Text Version)

Greg Miedema, CGR, CGB, CAPS
NAHB Remodelers Chair
Tucson, Ariz.

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In this issue:
Remodeling Market Shows Signs of Recovery
Tax Credits, Rebates Cut Costs of Improving Energy Efficiency
Remodelers Benefit from Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
Boost ‘Remodeling Month’ With Free Materials From NAHB
Audio Seminar on Lead Paint Now Free to NAHB Members
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
Apply for 2009 NAHB Remodelers Awards
Planning for Aging-in-Place Up 10%, Remodelers Say
Universal Design, Green Remodeling Have Joint Appeal
NAHB Honors the Year’s Best in Green Home Building
NAHB National Green Building Conference Attendance Exceeds Expectations
Green Videos Now Available for Builders, Buyers
Stimulus Bill Tax Provisions Help Small Business, Says IRS
Tips to Survive and Take Advantage of Unique Opportunities
Managing During a Recession - Delegate
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Williams Scotsman Offers $1.99 First-Month Storage Container
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer

Apply for 2009 NAHB Remodelers Awards

NAHB Remodelers invites its members to apply for a variety of awards each year that recognize the achievements of both local councils and individual members.

The awards include:

Livable Community Awards

Application Deadline: July 23
Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/livablecommunities.

National Remodeling Hall of Fame

Applications deadline: Aug. 7
The award will be presented Oct. 29 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Indianapolis.
Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/halloffame.

CADRE — Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence

Application deadline: Aug. 7
Entry Fee: $50 — This is a one-time entry fee, regardless of number of entries per member or council. There is no entry fee for the community service category.
Winners will be honored on Oct. 29 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Indianapolis.
Application and details available at www.nahb.org/cadre.

Remodeler of the Month

Application deadline: 15th of every month
Applicants must be builder members of NAHB and NAHB Remodelers.
Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/rom.
The application must be submitted electronically to remodel@nahb.com.
Each application is judged for three months.

Remodeler of the Year

Applications deadline: Aug. 7
The award will be presented Oct. 29 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Indianapolis.
The winner will be invited to participate in an education session at the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas. The education session will be moderated by Patrick O’Toole of Qualified Remodeler.
Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/roy.

Homes for Life CAPS Project Award

Application deadline: Aug. 21
Entry fee: $50
The award will be presented Oct. 29 at the Remodelers Gala during the Remodeling Show in Indianapolis.
Applications and details are available at www.nahb.org/homesforlife.

For more information, e-mail Kelly Mack at NAHB, call her at 800-368-5242 x8451 or visit www.nahb.org/remodelerawards.