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In This Issue:

Front Page
Gen. Colin Powell Keynote Speaker at Builders’ Show
More Housing Needed to Keep Children With Their Families
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Coast to Coast
How Big U.S. Home Builders Plan to Ride Out a Downturn
Politics & Government
House Immigrant Worker Bill Raises Concerns
Economics & Finance
Halfway Commerce Measure to Cut Canada Timber Duties
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Adjustable Stair Jigs Instead of Gauges
Business Management
Why Owners Don't Sell Their Companies to Employees
A Solid Estimating Workflow Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Learn How to Compete With the ‘Giants’
50Plus Housing
Housing Wealth Is Primary Source of Financial Security
What’s New in Universal Design?
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Remodelers
Bob Bell Named 2005 Remodelor™ of the Year
Construction Safety
NAHB Gives OSHA Staff Insights on Home Building
Building Systems
Concrete House Stands up to Katrina
Disaster
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
HUD to Help Hurricane Victims on FHA Loan Defaults
Environment
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
Education
NAHB Housing Education Programs Guide Now Available
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Sales
Prepare Yourself for a More Competitive 2006
Sales and Marketing Pros Honored at IBS
Commercial
NCBC Offers Discounted Rates to New Members — Till Dec. 15
Builders Show
Panel Looks at Mexican Housing Opportunities
Labor
People With Disabilities to Pursue Home Building Careers
Pulte and Historic Chapel on Tucson Job Corps Scene
Building Products
Holiday Lighting Requires Safe Handling
Builder's Engineer
I Want a New Car for Christmas
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Association News
BuilderBooks.com Provides Holiday Gift Ideas
NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Save More With BuilderBooks.com Rewards
Calendar of Events

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Calendar of Events

NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show

 

Notice of Annual Meeting of
the Members of the
National Association of Home Builders

The annual meeting of members of the National Association of Home Builders will take place on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006 in the Valencia A-C Rooms, Level 4 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., for the purpose of electing directors and state representatives, and other matters as may come before the meeting.

Sandy Dunn
NAHB Vice President and Secretary

Official Meeting Notice of
the NAHB Board of Directors


The following schedule of events is a partial listing provided as a notice for the upcoming NAHB Board of Directors Meeting to be held at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando from Jan. 8-14. The board meeting will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in the Valencia A-C Rooms on Thursday, Jan. 12 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 13 from 8:00 a.m. – noon.

The exact times and places of the scheduled meetings below will be listed in the program for the IBS.

Sunday, Jan. 8

Subcommittees, Task Forces, and Working Groups
2005 National Vice Presidents
2005 State Representatives
2005 Executive Board Meeting

Monday, Jan. 9

Committees and Councils Meetings
Past Presidents’ Council
National Housing Center Board of Governors
2005/2006 National Vice Presidents

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Committees and Councils Meetings
Budget & Finance Committee
Resolutions Committee
2006 Executive Board Orientation

Wednesday, Jan. 11

Opening Ceremonies
Area Caucuses

Thursday, Jan. 12

Joint 2005 Executive Board, Budget & Resolutions Committee
The Featured Event: Dennis Prager
2005 Board of Directors Meeting/Annual Meeting of the Members
Spike Party & Directors Reception

Friday, Jan. 13

2005 Board of Directors Meeting
2006 Celebration Dinner Dance

Saturday, Jan. 14

Educational Programs


 

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