Hunting season is about to start – for members, that is. Join the NAHB 50+ Housing Council and the National Association of Home Builders on National Membership Day 2008 coming up Tuesday, May 20. Participate in The Big Hunt: 2008 NAHB Membership Campaign by signing up new 50+ Housing Council members.The NAHB 50+ Housing Council is sponsoring two National Membership Day contests – one for local, regional and state 50+ Housing Councils and an individual recruiter competition.

National Membership Day Fast Facts Tuesday, May 20 Noon-5:00 p.m. ET Call-in number: 800-899-6242 Local Council and Individual Prizes

Local 50+ Housing Councils Competition
How does your local 50+ Housing Council and HBA make the most of its membership drive? Hold it in conjunction with NAHB’s National Membership Day!

Start planning for National Membership Day!

Find out more about the Local 50+ Housing Councils Competition.

• Get volunteers and start recruiting! Visit www.nahb.org/bighunt08 for helpful tips and techniques.
• On Tuesday, May 20, call 800-899-6242 with your new member totals between 12 noon and 5 p.m. ET.
• Submit your May membership report by Friday, May 30.
• Submit the Individual Recruiter tracking form by Friday, June 6.

The NAHB 50+ Housing Council will award the local, regional or state council that recruits the most new members during May with a $250 credit voucher for University of Housing student materials to offer courses affiliated with the new Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing (CAASH) designation. The top winners will be recognized at NAHB’s Fall Board Meeting and in 50+ Housing Magazine and 50+ Housing e/Source.

Individual Recruiter Competition
All 50+ Housing Council members, whether they belong to a local council or not, can participate in National Membership Day and be eligible for the following prizes:

• The top individual recruiter will receive one complimentary registration to 2009 Building for Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium^SM in April 2009 in Philadelphia.
• All individuals recruiting three or more 50+ Housing Council members will receive a $25 American Express gift card.
• You will receive double Spike credit – one full Spike Point for every new 50+ Housing Council member you recruit throughout the month of May.
• And many other prizes associated with National Membership Day!

It’s easy to participate in National Membership Day, and the rewards are plenty.

1. Call into the special hotline, 800-899-6242 on Tuesday, May 20, between noon – 5:00 p.m. ET and report your projected new members for the month of May.
2. Local, regional and state 50+ Housing Councils must submit their May membership reports to NAHB by Friday, May 30, 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.
3. Individual recruiters must submit their Individual Recruiter Tracking Form by Friday, June 6.  Fax the form to 202-266-8195 or e-mail Jeff Jenkins.

Visit the 50+ Housing Council’s National Membership Day Web Page for more details.

For more information, please e-mail Jeff Jenkins or call him at 800-368-5242 x8292. For more information on the national contest, go to www.nahb.org/bighunt08. [Return to top]