Apply Now for the Annual BSC Awards Program Entries are now being accepted for the 2009 Excellence in Marketing and Home Design Awards — the Building Systems Councils' (BSC) annual competition to recognize the finest in technology-driven and factory-crafted home manufacturing, building and marketing. The entry deadline is Sept. 17. Learn more about the BSC's award category that interests you and your company. BSC Excellence in Marketing BSC Excellence in Home Design: Concrete Homes  Log Homes  Modular Homes  Panelized Homes  BSC Outstanding Model/Sales Center Winners will be recognized and honored during a ceremony at the Building Systems Councils' SHOWCASE in Memphis, Tenn. on Nov. 16-19 and will be on display at the 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas.

Log Homes Council Membership Drive On Sept. 2, the Log Homes Council (LHC) kicked off an exciting Membership Drive designed to strengthen the size, power, and diversity of the council. During the drive, which takes place Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2008, LHC members will be reaching out to respected peers to invite them to join the council, offering potential members not only the benefits of membership, but some compelling incentives to act now. To help attract new members, Building Systems Councils (BSC) Associate Council members generously contributed more than $40,000 in potential savings and discounts to new members who join the LHC or BSC before Dec. 31, 2008. Incentives include discounts on a variety of industry-related products and services, including trade show participation, magazine advertising, mortgage applications, sealants, design software, and more. The LHC member and BSC Associate Council member who attract the most new members between Sept. 1 – Dec. 31, 2008 will receive a $100 American Express Gift Card and be recognized at the 2009 President’s Tour, in Boise, ID. To learn more about the Membership Drive or how to become a member, please contact Linda Keens at 800-368-5242 x8577.

Exhibiting Opportunities at SHOWCASE Looking to reach key executives in the modular, panelized, and log home manufacturing industry? BSC's SHOWCASE 2008 is your answer. No other industry conference offers you the executive networking with the systems-built industry as this event. Opportunities are limited. Contact Andrew Flank for more information at 202-266-8059. Register for SHOWCASE Online registration for SHOWCASE is now open. For more information, or to register, go to www.nahb.org/showcase.

BSC 2008 Habitat for Humanity Project The BSC Habitat for Humanity house in Cortland, N.Y. was framed in July. The local Habitat Chapter has received help from the student chapters of Cornell University and Ithaca College, as well as SUNY-Courtland and local businesses and individuals. Contributing BSC members to date include: Forest Homes Smart Start Building Systems Penn Lyon Homes Harvest Homes Merillat SeaGull Lighting Additional donations of interior finish materials and/or monetary contributions would be greatly appreciated, and can be coordinated through Henry Walthery of Smart Start Building Solutions. Contributors will be acknowledged at SHOWCASE in November. The house should be finished by that time.

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