NBN Online for the week of May 14, 2007

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Mild Remodeling Slide Follows in Housing’s Footsteps
Membership Day Webcast Prizes: NASCAR, Harley Davidson, More
$2 Million Just Released: Apply Now for ‘Buy Now’ Ad Grants
Coast to Coast
Lennar Tries Web Auction to Battle Housing Slump
Politics & Government
Senate Sets Aside Two Weeks to Discuss Immigration Reform
South Dakota the 31st State to Enact Construction Defect Law
Plan to Attend the 2007 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Custom Builders Say They Are Faring Well in Downturn
Eye on the Economy: Buyer Confidence Is Likely Shaken
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fast and Accurate Countertop Scribing
Sales
Watermarke: Bold and Big Make a Small Space Live Large
Business Management
With Labor More Plentiful, Raise the Bar for Your Trades
50Plus Housing
CAASH Courses Launched at 50+ Housing Symposium
June 1 Deadline Nears for Livable Communities Awards
Remodelers
Remodelers See Slight Market Erosion in Year's First Quarter
Product Lifespans, Efficiency Key in Kitchen Remodels
Building Systems
Attend the Modular and Panel Plant Tour on May 20-22
Education
New ‘Ask an Expert’ Resource Available for RAMs
'National Designation Month' Attracts 2,000 Students
Education Calendar
Green Building
Majority of Households Recognize Energy Star Label
Conference to Explore Green Affordable Housing Options
2008 Green Building Conference Seeking Speakers
Corporate Leaders See the Value of Green Building
Research
ICC Board Members Tour New Research Center Lab
Design
Apply for HUD Secretary’s Award for Excellence
Big John Toilet Seat Designed to Provide Extra Support
Toilet Lid Tattoos Aimed at Do-It-Yourselfers
Design Matters. Register Now for the Design Institute
Workforce housing
Shared-Equity Plans Preserve Affordable Homeownership
Labor
Conference Celebrates Apprenticeship Training
Building Products
OSHA Gives Anthony Forest Products Sixth Safety Award
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV and DIY This Week
Endowment
Mercedes Homes Employees Are Everywhere Helping Out
Association News
Spring Board Meeting Set for June 5-10
Free NAHB ‘Homeownership Month’ Kit Available Online
NAHB Career Center: For a True Competitive Edge
Postal Rate Increase Now in Effect. Are You Ready?
NAHB Spokesperson Training Available at Spring Board
Willams Scotsman: First-Month Storage Container Deals
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Offer
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Mild Remodeling Slide Follows in Housing’s Footsteps

$2 Million Just Released: Apply Now for ‘Buy Now’ Ad Grants

Membership Day Webcast Prizes: NASCAR, Harley Davidson, More

Members tuning in to the 2007 National Membership Day  Webcast from the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, May 22 will have a chance to win two NASCAR tickets, a Harley Davidson leather jacket, NASCAR driver Carl Edwards racing caps and die cast miniatures of his car and more when they compete in the Biker Alley Trivia contest held throughout the afternoon.

The “Leaders of the Pack” membership day Webcast will be broadcast from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. To register and view the Webcast, click here.

Trivia contest prizes for viewers of the Webcast include:

  • Two grandstand tickets to the Bank of America 500 held Oct. 13 at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, N.C.
  • A Harley Davidson leather jacket, or a $500 Visa gift card
  • One of three Carl Edwards prize packs, including 25 Flame Racing Caps and 25 NASCAR die cast Carl Edwards stock car miniatures
  • One of three 60-day job postings on the NAHB Career Center powered by ConstructionJobs.com
  • One of three Dell All-in-One 946 Printers 
  • Chances to win 250 imprinted laser checks or imprinted proposal forms
  • A Bose Wave radio
  • One of two $500 Lowe’s gift cards
  • An IPod Nano or 10 Shipready envelopes


Several NAHB Member Advantage companies have contributed the trivia contest prizes.

Live Interviews

In addition to the trivia contest, the Webcast will feature interviews with members, membership planners and experts, and NAHB leaders. They include:

  • Brian Catalde, NAHB president
  • Joe Robson, NAHB vice president/treasurer
  • Bob Jones, NAHB vice president/secretary
  • Duane Bickett, Webcast host and NAHB Membership Committee chair
  • Diana Symbol, Webcast co-host and a builder from Alaska
  • Ann Garvey, associate member from Michigan
  • John Hubbard, associate member from Texas
  • Kristi Sutterfield, executive director of the Texas Association of Builders
  • T.W. Bailey, builder member from Texas
  • Susan Matlick, executive vice president of the Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association
  • Robin Newhouse, 2005 Associate of the Year and associate national vice president from Fredericksburg, Va.
  • Lakisha Campbell, NAHB publications and affinity programs
  • Elliott Eisenberg, NAHB housing and finance policy
  • Jeff Jenkins, NAHB relationship marketing specialist


The Webcast will also feature special messages from Jerry Howard, NAHB's executive vice president and CEO, and David Pressly, NAHB's immediate past president.

Whirlpool Provides Top Recruting Prizes to Participating Members

This year, membership analysts predict that NAHB’s upcoming National Membership Day could bring in more than 10,000 new members.

During the day, more prizes will be awarded to successful recruiters than ever before, thanks to Whirlpool, NAHB’s exclusive membership sponsor.

Members of participating local home builders associations that participate are eligible to win a Chill and Grill Travel Cooler, receive double Spike credits during the month of May and become eligible to rank in national membership competitions for recruitment, retention and participation.

The  Chillerator — the only Energy Star®-rated refrigerator designed to handle the temperature extremes of the garage environment — is the top recruiter prize.

New this year, all members who earn six retention credits in May will be automatically entered into a drawing for one of two KitchenAid Stand Mixers.

Prizes Available

 

The Chillerator, from Whirlpool, is the top recruiter prize for National Membership Day.



A Chill and Grill Travel Cooler is available to members who earn a total of six new member Spike credits in May.



 

Two KitchenAid Stand Mixers are prizes for members who earn retention credits.

If your association is not registered to participate, take the “Commit to Call” form, or forward this article with a personal message, to your local EO and let them know you want to participate and compete.

For more information, visit www.nahb.org/membershipday, or call 800-368-5242 x8440.


 

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