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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."

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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.
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