May 31, 2010
Nation's Building News

The Official Online Newspaper of NAHB

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NAHB National Membership Day Brings in Almost 4,400 New Members
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Who are those superheroes who were helping to bolster NAHB membership on May 25?

Federation members and local associations were undeterred by the tough housing market and recruited 4,379 new members and council members during NAHB’s National Membership day on May 25.

“Membership is the lifeblood of this organization and this day is like our annual transfusion,” said Ann Garvey, chair of the NAHB Membership Committee. “It’s a big boost, something the locals are drawn to and push in their own regions. It’s the cornerstone of our recruiting efforts.” 

Membership Day, the capstone event of a month-long nationwide campaign by HBAs and members and supported at the state and national levels, is NAHB’s single most important annual activity to spur membership growth.

North Carolina and Tennessee — with 448 and 341 new members, respectively — were the two most productive states during the recruitment drive. South Carolina and Virginia rounded out the top four.

The highest-recruiting local HBAs were the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association in South Carolina, which added 125 new members, and the Memphis Area Home Builders Association, Tenn., which recruited 113 members.

“This is the fourth time I have volunteered on Membership Day, and it’s always great — our membership drive is extremely important,” said NAHB Chairman Bob Jones. “We are happy to get calls from locals with many new members. But we are equally pleased if someone called even with a single new member. It all added up to a great day during tough times.”

“I never know what to expect from year to year, the themes they come up with are amazing,” said NAHB Immediate Past Chairman Joe Robson. “Calls are coming in from around the country, whole membership committees are calling in on conference calls and the enthusiasm is outstanding.”

New Member Breakdown

The top performing state associations were, according to preliminary pledge results:

Top Performing Local Associations

The top performing local HBAs were, according to preliminary pledge results:

Top Performing Councils

The top performing NAHB councils were, according to preliminary pledge results:

Tips To Maximize Your First Year of Membership

  • Get connected. Access Members-Only content on the NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org, on topics from business management, effective networking, housing issues, and much more. Need help logging in? E-mail login@nahb.com.

  • Learn more. NAHB Education provides extensive opportunities, ranging from one-day conferences to industry designation programs. Find programs in your area at www.nahb.org/education.

  • Save money on many services you probably already use. Check out www.nahb.org/ma for information on the many valuable discounts available to NAHB members from national brands such as GM, Dell, Paychex, Hertz and more.

  • Show up. Check the list of upcoming meetings and events for opportunities to network with 175,00 fellow members. See the full list of meetings on the NAHB Web site, www.nahb.org. Be sure to save Jan. 12-15 for the International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

  • Talk to the experts. Bring your specific industry question or concern to the experts. Call 800-368-5242 x0 and be guided to an NAHB expert in legal services, environment issues, business management, legislative affairs and more. Experts are just a phone call away.

  • Look at the big picture. You are now a member of your local association, your state association and NAHB. Each branch of the federation offers a distinct package of benefits that will enhance your membership experience and your bottom line. Tap into them.

  • Read Nation’s Building News, the free, official online news publication of NAHB, for the latest housing news, tips and information. There are stories in every week that will benefit your business. As a member, it is sent to you every other week. Subscribe your employees, too, at www.nahb.org/nbn.

 

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