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In This Issue:

Front Page
New American Home Follows NAHB Green Building Model
Kitchens and Baths Remain the Most Common Remodeling Jobs
Avoid the Long Lines, Register Online for IBS by Jan. 25
Read the Special IBS Preview Issue of Nation's Building News
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Coast to Coast
‘Vasectomy Housing’ Surges as New Jersey Tax Remedy
Economics & Finance
New Process for Appointing Federal Home Loan Bank Public Interest Directors
Single-Family Starts Drop in December, But Total Was Up
Rise in Builder Confidence Bodes Well for Spring
Recent Reports to Fed Show More Cooling in Housing Markets
Tips
Builders' Tip: Coping With Mini-Grinders
Business Management
Secrets to Growing, Improving Your Company Revealed at IBS
50Plus Housing
Learn About Fair Housing, 50+ Rental Market Opportunities
Learn 'How to Flourish in a Changing Market' at 50+ Dinner
50+ Awards Judge Gives Tips for Submitting Winning Entries
Enter the 2007 50+ Housing Design, Marketing Competition
Multifamily
Multifamily Builders Buckle Up for a Bumpier 2007
Remodelers
Why Wait Until the Phone Stops Ringing?
Building Systems
American Concrete Institute Joins NAHB's Concrete Council
Sales
Get the Sales and Marketing Knowledge You Need at IBS
Local SMC Workshop: Network With Local Councils Feb. 7 at IBS
Visit the NSMC/IRM Booth on Main Exhibit Floor at IBS
Education
IBS Pre-Show Education About Marketing, More
Fuel Up On Education at IBS, Win Free Gas for a Year
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Building Conference in St. Louis March 25-27
International
NAHB Hosts Nigerians on Housing Fact Finding Tour
Labor
Job Corps Graduates to Be Recognized at Builders’ Show
Building Products
CraftMaster Tall Doors Match Today’s High Ceilings
TV
Star Material? Audition to Host NAHB-Produced TV Shows
HGTV Looks for Builder for 2009 Dream Home Giveaway
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Endowment, Women's Council Offer Student Scholarships
Association News
Bob Jones a Candidate for NAHB Vice President/Secretary
NAHB Board Meetings Scheduled for Builders’ Show
Free UPS Shipping From the BuilderBooks Store in Orlando
GM $500 Off for NAHB Members Rolls Into 2007
Builders Rock! Limited Edition Pin Available at Builders’ Show
Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Play Builders' Free Online Pro Football. Don't Drop the Ball.

Calendar of Events

NAHB Board Meetings Scheduled for Builders’ Show

Annual Meeting of the Members

NAHB Vice President and Secretary Joe Robson has announced that the annual meeting of the members of the National Association of Home Builders will take place on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007 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 that may come before the meeting.

Notice of NAHB Board Meetings

The following schedule of events is a partial listing provided as a notice for the upcoming NAHB Board of Directors meetings, which will be held at the International Builders’ Show in Orlando from Feb. 6 through February 10. The NAHB Board of Directors meet at the Orange County Convention Center in Valencia A-C on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 9 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The International Builders’ Show program will identify the exact time and place of each scheduled meeting.

Sunday, Feb. 4
Subcommittees, Task Forces and Working Groups
2006 National Vice Presidents
2006 State Representatives
2006 Executive Board Meeting

Monday, Feb. 5
Committees and Councils Meetings
Past Presidents’ Council
National Housing Center Board of Governors
2006/2007 National Vice Presidents

Tuesday, Feb. 6
Committees and Councils Meetings
Budget and Finance Committee
Resolutions Committee
2007 Executive Board Orientation

Wednesday, Feb. 7
Opening Ceremonies
Area Caucuses

Thursday, Feb. 8
Joint 2006 Executive Board, Budget and Resolutions Committee
Spring Into Style — Luncheon and Fashion Show
2006 Board of Directors Meeting/Annual Meeting of the Members
Spike Party and Directors Reception

Friday, Feb. 9
2006 Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors/Installation Reception

Saturday, Feb. 10
Educational Programs
Exhibits

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


 

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