|
Executive Officers Council Events at the Builders’ Show
 The Executive Officers Council (EOC) is providing a full schedule of networking opportunities and educational programming — including an EOC welcome party at the Howl at the Moon dueling piano show — during the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month.
Executive Officers Council Highlights:
Monday, Feb. 11
- EOC How To: Parade of Homes
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 224 E
Executive Officers can learn from their peers how to run a parade of homes or scattered site show. The session provides information on how to get the most out of sponsors and how to negotiate contracts. Attendees will also learn about new marketing and advertising strategies to use in the changing economy.
- Education: “Making Love — How to Hold Your Members Close for Life”
8:00-10:00 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 300
In this session, EOC members share how to make the connection between member allegiance and retention and how to use the payoff to strengthen loyalty within local and state associatons.
- Convention Survival Training
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 224 E
A “must attend” event for Executive Officers attending the builders’ show for the first time. The session will teach first-time attendees how to decipher their schedules and prioritize their time in relation to their needs.
- EOC Welcome Party
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Howl at the Moon
Tuesday, Feb. 12
- EOC Installation Luncheon
12:00-2:30 p.m.
Peabody Hotel
The luncheon officially welcomes the 2008 EOC Board of Directors and Senior Officers. RSVP is requested by Friday, Jan. 18.
To RSVP, e-mail Mary Alice Hewitt at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8176.
- General Membership Meeting and Issues Briefing
8:30-10:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 300
NAHB’s chief lobbyist, Bill Killmer, will discuss NAHB’s key advocacy efforts and other issues with attendees.
- Education: “Managing Association Budgets When Revenues Decline”
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 300
Executive Officers who have been through industry downturns in the past will provide tips and strategies on how to survive an economic downturn and manage budget issues in the face of declining revenues and fixed overhead expenditures.
2008 EOC Membership Directories
Copies of the “2008 EOC Membership Directory” will be available at the EOC headquarters and resource room in the Orange County Convention Center, West, 101 B.
For more information about the EOC’s schedule of events, check the 2008 International Builders’ Show program online, or e-mail Mary Alice Hewitt at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8176.
|
