Nation's Building News Online

Plain Text Version (Click Here for Graphical Version)

Sponsored by Countrywide Home Loans National Builder Division

www.NAHB.org
Week of August 30, 2004

Front Page

* Presidential Candidates Square Off on Housing Issues
* September Is Associate Member Appreciation Month
* New Apartments and Condos an Unlikely Source of Classroom Crowding, Study Finds
* Housing Snapshot

President's Message

* Please Take the Time to Help Us Solve the GLI Crisis

Housing Politics

* Association Health Plan Legislation Needed to Stem Rising Number of Uninsured

Housing and Economics

* New Home Sales Cool in July, But Remain Above Last Year’s Record Pace
* Existing Home Sales Slip in July, But Pace Was Third Highest Ever
* Eye on the Economy

Workforce Housing

* Missouri County Aims at Increasing Supply of Housing for Workers

Business Management

* Tech Talk: The Time Is Right for Buying a Computer

Small Builders and Remodelers

* Index Finds Strong Remodeling Activity in the Second Quarter
* Opportunities Abound as Baby Boomers Elect to Age in Place

Building Systems

* Builders in Deer Creek Converting From Modular Building to Modular Production
* Concrete Council Member Helps Rebuild San Diego Home Destroyed by Fire

Green Building

* Awards to Recognize Best Sustainable Practice

Seniors Housing

* Enter the 2005 Best of Seniors Housing Awards

Member Dividend

* NAHB Helped Me Make the Move from Carpenter to Successful Businessman

Labor

* Residential Construction Superintendent Courses Pack the House at SEBC

Building Products

* Latest in Steel Framing ‘How To’ Series Focuses on Interior Walls

Building News Coast To Coast

Association News & Events

* NAHB Board Meets in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 29-Oct. 3
* Orange County, Calif., Builders Encourage Students to Pursue Home Building Careers
* Membership Planners to Gather at National Conference, Oct. 23-24
* Reduce Business Costs With NAHB Members-Only Discounts
* Awards Programs Deadlines
* Calendar of Events

NBN Back Issues

 

Membership Planners to Gather at National Conference, Oct. 23-24

Members of today's home builders associations want more benefits, top-notch service and customization. The 2004 National Conference on Membership will explore solutions to meeting these expectations and other member-related issues in Memphis on Oct. 23–24.

HBA representatives from local associations of every size will attend, seeking new membership development techniques and ideas to create more “relationships that work.” Participants will share ideas and information, and swap practical and innovative approaches to create more successful membership programs.

“Whether you are currently enjoying success in your membership programs or you’re struggling in that area, it’s important for you to attend," said NAHB President Bobby Rayburn. "I encourage every membership planner and leader to take this opportunity for learning from your peers."


Sponsored by: National Association of Home Builders

Register Now for The 2005 International Builders' Show!
Members Save at BuilderBooks.com
Learn More. Earn More. The NAHB University of Housing.
Reach 100,000+ Builders & Contractors

Pre-Conference Schedule
All pre-conference sessions take place on Friday, Oct. 22.

  • Pricing for Profits, $319
  • Web Membership System (WMS) Intermediate Training, no fee
  • Membership Surveys: Keeping Your Finger on the Pulse of Members and Their Changing Needs, $75

Conference Schedule
Sessions will be on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 23-24.

  • Two keynote addresses from Laurie Richards, an international speaker specializing in communications and management.
  • Member Orientations: Not Just for New Members Anymore
  • Council Membership: An Enhanced Association Offering
  • Membership Legal Issues for Associations
  • General Session: What Works to Grow Your Association? Retention.
  • How to Increase Builder Involvement
  • Successful Member-Get-a-Member Programs
  • From the Grassroots Up: Educational Programs as Member Benefits
  • Saturday night networking reception
  • Breakfast and General Session: Member to Member, Panel Discussion
  • Beyond Networking: Enhanced Associate Member Benefits
  • First Impressions: First-Year Members
  • NAHB’s Web Membership System (WMS) 101

Registration is $175. Advance registration deadline is Oct. 8. To register online, go to www.nahb.org/conference.

For more registration information, contact the NAHB University of Housing at 800-368-5242 x8EDU.

For additional conference information, e-mail Emily Fitzsimmons, NAHB executive director of membership, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8354.
[ Go to Top ]


Sponsored by: Countrywide Home Loans

Find out how Countrywide can waive condo pre-sale requirements for preferred builders.
Discover the lower initial rate and fixed payment advantages of Countrywide's Fixed Period ARM.

To unsubscribe or to manage your subscription, CLICK HERE

Nation's Building News Online is produced and distributed by the National Association of Home Builders