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In This Issue:

Front Page
Katrina Rebuilding Proceeds By Fits and Starts
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Regulators Hear Builder Concerns in Roanoke, Va.
Coast to Coast
Could Rising Gas Prices Kill the Suburbs?
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Invitation to a Lawsuit
Politics & Government
Florida Gears Up for November Initiative Battles
Most Cities Say They Felt the Impact of 2005 Hurricanes
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Cool at an Orderly Pace in July
Builder Confidence Subsides to 15-Year Low
Tips
Builder's Tip: Using Wall-Sheathing as Insulation Stops
Business Management
Investors Coming Back to Haunt Florida Builders
Register by Aug. 25 for Custom Builder Symposium and Save
Custom Home Builder of Year Nominations Due Aug. 25
50Plus Housing
50+ Housing Awards Change Stripes, But Not Focus
Remodelers
Remodelers Report Weakening Market Conditions
Sales
IRM Research to Focus on the Wired Home
Education
Learn More Before NAHB's Fall Board Meeting
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Three New Green Building Programs Follow NAHB Model
Austin Eyes Making New Homes Zero-Energy Ready
Apply for Green Building Awards
Building Quality
Quality Helps Builders Excel in Tough Markets
Legal
NAHB Fighting Disputes Over Liability Insurance Claims
Free NAHB Moisture Protection Pamphlet for Siding Installers
Register for Sept. 7-8 Construction Law Seminar in San Francisco
Workforce housing
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards
Labor
HBI and Junior Achievement Promote Careers in Housing
Building Products
Schneider Electric Technology Boosts Builder Profitability
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
David and Trish Wilson Named Founding Advocates
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
'Associate Appreciation Month' Is Almost Here
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Securely Collect Payments on-the-Go With Solveras
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center
Fall Board Meets Sept. 13-17 in Salt Lake City
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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'Associate Appreciation Month' Is Almost Here

UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping

Securely Collect Payments on-the-Go With Solveras

GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members

Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center

Calendar of Events

Fall Board Meets Sept. 13-17 in Salt Lake City

OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE OF
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The following schedule of events is a partial listing provided as a notice for the upcoming NAHB Fall Board of Directors Meeting, which will be held in Salt Lake City on Sept. 13-17, 2006. Meetings will be held at the Grand America and Little America hotels. The fall board program will identify the exact time and place of each scheduled meeting.

Wednesday, Sept. 13


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

Thursday, Sept. 14

Committees, Subcommittees and Councils Meetings
Past Presidents’ Council
National Housing Center Board of Governors
2006 Leadership Meeting (TBC)

Friday, Sept. 15

Committees, Subcommittees and Councils Meetings
2006 Presidential Advisor Meeting
Budget & Finance Committee
Nominations Committee
National Housing Endowment
Resolutions Committee

Saturday, Sept. 16

Area Caucuses 1-15
Joint Executive Board, Budget & Resolutions Committee Meeting
Board of Directors

Sunday, Sept. 17

Board of Directors Meeting

For more information, e-mail Cynthia McKinley Brown at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8346.


 

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