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In This Issue:

Front Page
2006 New American Home Just One Room Deep
Nation's Building News Will Not Be Published Dec. 26, Jan. 3
NAHB Services Come First for President-Elect Pressly
The International Builders' Show Is Coming
Subscribe Your Employees — You Could Win a Digital Camera
Coast to Coast
Gamblers Turn to Housing
Politics & Government
House Bill Takes Hard Line on Immigrant Workers
Congress Extends Federal Terrorism Insurance
House and Senate Working on Katrina Recovery Bills
Economics & Finance
Builder Confidence Moves Down in December
Eye on the Economy
Tips
Builder’s Tip: Adjustable Stair Jigs Instead of Gauges
Business Management
Free Test Drives of the Latest Builder Software at IBS
Learn How to Compete With the ‘Giants’
NAHB Launches Technology Solutions Directory
50Plus Housing
Emotional Marketing, Quality of Life Key Success in Boomer Market
Learn More About the Emerging 50+ Market at IBS
Focus Group to Address Section 8 Vouchers in Assisted Living
Building Systems
Mega Residential Concrete Demos at World of Concrete
Home Builders Institute Creates Concrete Education Track
Find More About Building Systems on NAHB Web Site
Disaster
Louisiana Builders Must Meet Wind and Flood Codes
Vendors Can Register on Hurricane Recovery Links
NAHB to Work With Charity on Building Material Donations
Environment
Are Consumers Buying Smart Growth? Let NAHB Know
NAHB Makes Year-End Review of Environmental Issues
Sales
Online Home Buyer Behavior Revealed
Education
Grill Giveaways, Education Planning at IBS Education Booth
Learn More Before: Pre-Show Education at IBS
Education Calendar
Green Building
Guidelines an Alternative for State, Local ‘Green’ Mandates
Online Survey to Assess Use of Green Building Material
Labor
Pontiac, Michigan Final Stop on Job Site Tours
Superintendent Training Key to Customer Satisfaction
Building Products
Job Site Radio, CD and Power Center Enhanced
TV
NAHB Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
New Grants for College Scholarships, Students at IBS
Association News
NAHB Members, Board to Meet in Orlando at Builders' Show
Your NAHB Membership Can Take You for a Great Ride
Visit BuilderBooks Store at IBS for Books, Savings, Giveaways, More
Feds Ask for Help Preparing for Possible Flu Pandemic
BuilderBooks.com Has Gift Ideas — and Holiday Savings
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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