Membership
Join an NAHB Committee: But Do This First
The online application for NAHB committee and council board of trustees appointments is open until Sept. 23. But there is also another looming deadline that will determine which NAHB members are eligible to apply: You must ensure that your membership is current and in good standing by Aug. 31 to make sure the record reflects that fact.
Deadline Nears to Submit Recipes for NAHB’s Second Cookbook
The Aug. 17 deadline is approaching to submit recipes for NAHB’s second cookbook, Around Our Table. Submit your recipes through nahb.org today and be a part of this important Federation-wide effort. Send pictures of your dish along with the recipe.
$5,500 Raised for Associate Grants at Midyear Fundraiser
NAHB and the National Housing Endowment Associate Member Leadership Fund hosted an event that raised $5,500 for the Associates Leadership Grant at the recent Midyear Board of Directors Meeting in Portland, Oregon.
Grants Help Members, HBAs Fight Industry Issues
The NAHB Executive Board has approved five new grants to members and state and local HBAs as recommended by the NAHB Legal Action Committee during the Midyear Meeting last month. The grants range in size from $5,000 to $25,000.
Alabama Anglers Raise Money for Children’s Shelter
Members of the Baldwin County HBA in Fairhope, Alabama celebrated Father’s Day with a June 15 fishing tournament that raised $3,600 for a local children’s shelter – because the anglers gave all their hard-earned winnings away.
For Successful Recruiting, Get to Know Your Local
As an NAHB Associate member, Garth Trimble cannot leverage his subs and suppliers to seek more members as a builder or remodeler could. He says it forces him to be aware of every facet of his local association and its involvement in the market.
North Dakota HBA Finds Membership Success with a Culture of Recruitment
When you look at the organizational chart for the HBA of Fargo-Morehead, you don’t see the EO or the chairman at the top. You see the members. Membership is the No. 1 priority at the HBA, from the top, down.
‘One and Done’ Will Lead to Better Building Codes
This fall, NAHB will produce a voting guide that highlights the proposals most important to home builders. The committee is calling on the Federation to name one member in each HBA to give that guide to a local code official who will vote – either in person or online – after the upcoming public hearings on these code proposals.
NAHB Mourns the Passing of Greg Miedema
Mr. Miedema, an award-winning businessman and PR expert, as well as EO of the HBA of Northern Colorado and past chair of NAHB Remodelers, died July 16 after an 11-year battle with cancer.
Join NAHB Leaders in Portland July 25-28
State and local leaders will soon gather for NAHB’s annual Midyear Meeting. And while only members can vote at their board and committee meetings, non-committee, council and board members of NAHB are warmly invited to attend – even for just a day or two – and learn more about what our association is doing to help strengthen our members’ businesses.