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Diane Willenbring
Chair
Sheri Mitcheltree
Vice Chair
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Fall Board Begins Next Week
If you’re traveling to Seattle for the NAHB and Women’s Council Fall Board meetings, please remember that all meetings from Thursday, Sept. 6 to Saturday, Sept. 8 are open to all Women’s Council members.
We welcome your participation in Committee Meetings, at the Board of Trustees and at the Fall Board Reception.
Below, please find the schedule of events:
Women’s Council Headquarters Room (Open Thursday to Saturday) — Sheraton, Douglass Room
Wednesday, Sept. 5
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – NAHB Executive Committee
Thursday, Sept. 6
9:00-10:00 a.m. — Past National Presidents/Chairs; Sheraton, Greenwood Room
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Membership Committee; Sheraton, Greenwood Room
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Legislative Committee; Sheraton, Greenwood Room
1:00-2:00 p.m. — Scholarship Committee; Sheraton, Greenwood Room
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Communications Committee; Sheraton, Greenwood Room
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Area Trustees; Sheraton, Greenwood Room
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Reception; Sheraton,
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Friday, Sept. 7
4:00-6:00 p.m. — Board of Trustees; Sheraton, Aspen Room
Saturday, Sept. 8
8:00-10:00 a.m. — NAHB Area Caucuses
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — NAHB Executive Committee
1:00-6:00 p.m. — NAHB Board of Directors
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Local Council Update: GLAV BIA Women’s Council to Host 'Navigating Blueprints' Seminar
Following the sold-out success of the “Navigating Blueprints 101” seminar hosted by the Women’s Council Riverside and Orange County divisions of the Building Industry Association of Southern California in February and June consecutively, the GLAV division will host this now famous seminar on Friday, Oct. 12 at the Countrywide office in
Simi Valley
from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
With proceeds going to the Women’s Council Educational Scholarship Fund, the event is geared for novice individuals who have no or very little knowledge of reading blueprints. The seminar’s objectives are to help one understand the nuances and special language spoken in a set of blueprints and to learn to navigate its special markings, much like one reads a road map.
If an individual is remodeling their home, planning to build their own home soon or works in the construction industry, wishing to expand their knowledge, this seminar is a perfect setting for them. In just over two hours, the earliest beginner will feel comfortable with understanding all the symbols, denotations, grid lines, section marks, elevation lines, scale, sheet numbers and legends that appear on an average set of blueprints.
The class was developed by Jan and Michael Frazier, of Frazier Group Architects, and Karen Dry, president of Garrett Interiors, Inc.
Each student will receive a student sample set of blueprints along with a handbook filled with different glossary of terms, symbols,and blueprint abbreviations, underwritten by Countrywide Home Loans.
Each seminar student will also receive a gift bag including items such as an architect scale ruler, pencil and tape measure with level — all of which are included in the seminar fee of $85.00 for BIA and Women’s Council members and $95.00 for non-members.
Seating is limited with more than 27 registrations received to date and the seminar is expected to sell out. If you are interested in attending the seminar or becoming a part of the BIA/SC Women’s Council please contact 909-
396-9993,
or log onto the Web site.
About the BIA of Southern California Women's Council
The BIA of Southern California Women’s Council is open to both men and women building industry members who come together in support of the BIA and the NAHB. Regular meetings and special annual events feature leading industry speakers, grassroots political support, professional networking, education programs and wonderful fundraisers that not only provide scholarships toward continued education for many industry friends and family but also offer significant charitable funds for neighborhood women and children shelters supported by HomeAid to name one. It is Women’s Council’s mission to enhance both the roles of men and women in the building industry by fostering personal and professional relationships while promoting a positive image of the building industry through community outreach, education and political awareness.
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Building Women Preview
The next issue of Building Women magazine won’t hit your mailbox until closer to the end of October, but in the meantime, here’s a preview of what you can look forward to:
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NAHB Book About Warranties Helps Avoid Costly Mistakes
“Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition” gives home builders, remodelers, trade contractors, suppliers and other industry professionals vital knowledge concerning the basic elements of a warranty so they can avoid costly mistakes and protect themselves and their businesses while simultaneously maintaining customer satisfaction.
Written by NAHB’s legal experts and available from BuilderBooks.com®, “Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition” explains the rights, responsibilities and recommended practices and procedures for developing a warranty program.
The newly revised edition of this popular publication addresses recent changes to state statutes of limitations that apply to construction claims, and provides updated information on mandatory notice and opportunity to repair provisions in states that have these laws.
The publication features:
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Clear explanations of implied warranties, statutory warranties, court-imposed warranties and more
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Sample language and formats for warranty documents
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Your rights and responsibilities and the recommended practices and procedures
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Tips for drafting warranties that work
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State-by-state lists of cases and statutes applicable to construction claims
Builder and remodeler warranties are among the most important issues affecting the construction industry. They can give industry professionals a competitive edge by promoting brand recognition and serving as marketing tools and dispute resolution devices. Customers expect warranties and “Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition” helps builders and remodelers fulfill if not exceed their expectations.
With the guidance of your attorney and the easy-to-follow guidelines presented in this book, “Warranties for Builders and Remodelers, Second Edition” helps inform and protect industry professionals.
This book should not replace the expertise of legal counsel.
How to Order
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Let's Face It: Numbers Matter
Affiliate Membership Category Opens Door to the Future
Attention Council members: the NAHB Membership Committee has made official federation membership available to Council members who are employed by a Builder or Associate member for a significantly reduced dues investment. The idea is a decrease in dues for the ‘employee’ membership category in exchange for an increase in official member participation — a structural shift that could yield big benefits for would-be members who currently participate in local-level events without being counted in industry totals.
This means if your employer is a Builder or Associate member, and your local HBA recognizes the Affiliate category, you are now eligible for full membership via the Affiliate category for a significantly reduced fee (the national portion of the dues investment is only $5). Why bother? Because it’s the full memberships that count when it comes to taking care of our industry.
By reducing the already low Affiliate member dues structure from $25 to $5 at the national level and breaking down the financial barrier to membership, the NAHB Membership Committee is raising priorities in other areas:
- The dues decrease is designed to increase official participation and therefore our ability to protect and serve the industry.
- The dues decrease will amplify valuable member involvement at all levels of the federation.
“Numbers are just as important in managing the business of our association as they are in the business of building homes,” said 2006 NAHB Membership Committee Chair Larry Stege who led the 2006 Committee in an exploration of possibilities regarding this membership category last year culminating in the change, “The only difference is that our bottom line is measured by the vitality brought to the scene by our members and by the strength we have in our legislature’s office…in order to lead this industry into the future, we have to be able to officially count and welcome in the thousands of Affiliate members who are involved in our Councils,” Stege added.
As an Affiliate member, individuals may serve on NAHB committees, task forces, working groups and more, and are included in the official membership number of the federation. Council members who are eligible (employed by a Builder or Associate member) are encouraged to participate by seeking Affiliate membership. If your local HBA does not offer the category, contact your Executive Officer to request availability.
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'Casa y Comunidad' Earns National Publishing Award
"Casa y Comunidad: Latino Home and Neighborhood Design,” which takes the first-ever look at the growing and increasingly prosperous U.S. Latino community and its housing needs and helps all segments of the housing industry to understand and prepare for this emerging market, was named a silver medallion recipient in the 2007 Benjamin Franklin Awards for book publishing.
“Casa y Comunidad” was edited by Henry G. Cisneros, former secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and founder and chairman of CityView, which partners with home builders to provide workforce housing. Cisneros was named to the Housing Hall of Fame earlier this year.
“Casa y Comunidad” provides readers with a series of essays on topics such as the demographics of Latino homeownership, community, home design and affordable housing. Packed with photos, graphics and success stories, the book provides strategies for doing business with Latino home buyers — a population that is estimated to grow by at least 60% by 2020.
As HUD secretary during the Clinton Administration, Cisneros is credited with initiating the revitalization of many of the nation’s public housing developments by formulating policies that have contributed to today’s record homeownership rate.
The Benjamin Franklin Awards, sponsored by Publishers Marketing Association (PMA), the trade association representing the Independent Book Publishers Association, recognize excellence in editorial and design.
“Casa y Communidad” is available at BuilderBooks.com. To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665. [return
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