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Publicize May as National Remodeling Month in Your Market

Fact: one in every eight people in the United States is considered an “older” American, according to government statistics. 

Fact: more than 35 million people have indicated that they want to remain in their homes — age in place — as they get older.

Fact: May is Older Americans Month.

NAHB's Remodelors™ Council has joined the U.S. Administration on Aging to co-celebrate Older Americans Month and National Home Remodeling Month by providing consumer information about remodeling homes to help make them safer and more comfortable as their owners grow older.

Take advantage of the opportunities surrounding National Remodeling Month by helping publicize and emphasize to home owners the importance of hiring qualified, professional remodelers. Contact your local council to find out about plans for the month and join this campaign. It's not too late.

The National Remodelors™ Council has downloadable material to help promote National Remodeling Month, including proclamations, public service announcements, press releases and  consumer-oriented articles about unversal design, aging in place and more. Visit www.nahb.org/remodelingmonth for more information.

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Nominate the Best of the Best for Remodelor™ of the Year

Applications for the Remodelors™ Council’s most prestigious awards program, the Remodelor™ of the Year Award, are now available online at www.nahb.org/remodelors under the Awards section.

The Remodelor™ of the Year Award recognizes exemplary NAHB involvement at any level, superior business management and an outstanding contribution to the remodeling industry. Councils should nominate individual remodelers, but the nominee must write his or her own entry essay.

The winner will be announced at the Remodelors™ Council Gala during the 2004 Remodelers' Show in Chicago (Oct. 8).

Local Councils Honored With CADRE Awards

The Council Awards for Demonstrating Remodeling Excellence (CADRE) is awarded to local Remodelors™ Councils for superior member service in the categories of:

• Membership Recruitment & Retention
• Community Service Project
• Public Relations & Promotion
• Outstanding Associate Member
• Member Service/Education
• Government Affairs/Legislation
• Outstanding Council Chair
• Outstanding Executive Officer/Council Coordinator

Entries are available online at www.nahb.org/remodelors under the Awards section and due by Sept. 3. The winner will be announced at the Remodelors™ Council Gala during the 2004 Remodelers' Show in Chicago (Oct. 8).

For information, e-mail the Remodelors™ Council or call 800-368-5242 x8216.

University of Housing Offers Courses and Designation Programs

The NAHB University of Housing offers a variety of business management courses and professional designation programs that set builders and remodelers apart from the competition. For a complete list of current offerings, click here.

Remodeling Publications and Resources Available Through BuilderBooks.com

BuilderBooks.com offers a variety of remodeling publications online. To view or purchase these publications, click here.

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