NBN Online for the week of March 10, 2008

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In This Issue:

Front Page
Congress Urged to Act Soon to Shore Up Housing, Economy
Housing Finance System Reform Needed to End Mortgage Crisis
58 Members Honored for 50 Years of Service to NAHB
NAHB ‘Weathering the Economic Storm’ Videos Now Online
Layouts for Living
Floor Plans: California Project Proves Green Can Be Affordable
Coast to Coast
Subprime Alternative: FHA Reform Deal Close
Housing Forum
Letter to the Editor: Bring Back First-Time Buyers
Politics & Government
Eco-Terrorism Against Street-of-Dreams Homes Denounced
Florida Looks at Crackdown on Copper and Metal Thefts
Government Affairs Awards Deadline Is March 21
Legislative Conference Coming at a Pivotal Time for Housing
Economics & Finance
Conforming and FHA Loan Limits Increased
National Sales Tax Would Be a Setback for Housing
Eye on the Economy: Housing-Directed Stimulus Still Needed
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builders’ Tip: Fine-Tuning an Aerosol Insulation Nozzle
Business Management
Builders Told to Work With Lenders to Resolve Problems
Builders Get ‘Hands-On’ Software Knowledge at IBS
Improve Business Operations With ‘Cost of Doing Business Study’
Submit Comments by June 1 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
Sales and Marketing
Asking for the Sale the Key to Successful Selling
Safety
Newer Employees More Likely to Suffer Fatal Injuries
Technology
Integrating Green Home Technologies Grows Margins
50Plus Housing
Football Great Manning to Kick Off 50+ Housing Symposium
Help Rebuild New Orleans at 50+ Housing Symposium
Multifamily
Builders Less Confident in Rental Apartment Market
Register for the Multifamily Pillars Conference on April 1-3
Remodelers
Three Easy Steps to Go Green Remodeling
Commercial
Enter NCBC 2009 Awards of Excellence Competition
Education
Boost Business Skills During National Designation Month
Education Calendar
Environment
Tighter Smog Standards Could Raise Home Building Costs
Single Lot Permits Would Improve Stormwater Regulation
New NAHB Tool Provides Storm Water Compliance Tips
Green Building
IRS Announces Rule Changes for Energy Tax Credit
Labor
Students Battle in Construction Project Competition at IBS
Building Products
Trane Air Conditioners Use Self-Charging Technology
Honeywell Bullet-Proof Fabric Used in Hurricane-Resistant Curtains
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Endowment Doubles IBS Student Scholarships for 2009
HBAs: Challenge/Build/Grow Proposals Due by March 28
Association News
Philadephia-Area Builder Bernard Drueding, Jr. Dies at 86
New: Register Online for Spokesperson Training
April Is ‘New Homes Month,’ Free Promotional Toolkit Available Online
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Introducing the Hertz Green Collection. Reserve and Conserve.
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Congress Urged to Act Soon to Shore Up Housing, Economy

Floor Plans: California Project Proves Green Can Be Affordable

Housing Finance System Reform Needed to End Mortgage Crisis

NAHB ‘Weathering the Economic Storm’ Videos Now Online

58 Members Honored for 50 Years of Service to NAHB


Brian Catalde, 2007 NAHB president, led a special ceremony at the International Builders’ Show last month recognizing 58 NAHB members for giving 50 years of active service to the association. The members, honored during the board of directors meeting on Feb. 12, belong to more than 50 local builders associations across the country.

In addition to a round of applause from the board, the members received custom-designed commemorative pins and plaques acknowleging their long-term status as NAHB members.

The recognition program was the first of its kind for NAHB. Fifty-year members Robert Friedrich, of the Ames Home Builders Association in Iowa, and Sam Sisisky, of the Builders Association of Eastern Connecticut, developed the program for their fellow members.

The 50-year members, in alphabetical order, include:

  • Robert Bieker, Builders Association of Northwest Indiana
  • Robert Bolderman, Shore Builders Association of Central New Jersey
  • James S. Bonadeo, Building Industry Association of Southeast Michigan
  • James Brady, Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati
  • Robert Brody, Building Industry Association of Southeast Michigan
  • Clark Butler, Builders Association of North Central Florida
  • Gilbert Campbell, Northeast Builder Association of Massachusetts
  • Mylo Charlston, Master Builders Association of King & Snohomish County
  • Fred Cherry Home, Builders Association of Dothan & Wiregrass
  • Lloyd Clarke, Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines
  • Notice Colston, Home Builders Association of Louisville
  • Lee Dejulius, Home Builders Association of Quad Cities           
  • Don Delacroix, Wayne County Builders Association              
  • James Derderian, Sr., Northeast Builders Association of Massachusetts
  • Gerry Dohm, Madison Area Builders Association
  • Phil Emmer, Builders Association of North Central Florida
  • Sal Falciglia, Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern New Jersey
  • Robert Friedrich, Sr., Ames Home Builders Association
  • Marlin Gayman, Franklin County Builders Association           
  • George Georges, Northeast Builders Association of Massachusetts
  • Anthony Giannetta, Building Industry Association of Fresno
  • Jerry Gillis, Memphis Area Home Builders Association
  • Charles Gilmore, Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa
  • Joe Hampton Home, Builders Association of Lincoln
  • Gilbert Harkey, Home Builders Association of Northwest Louisiana
  • Robert Hawley, Home Builders Association of St. Joseph Valley
  • Martin Israel, Builders Association of Central Massachusetts
  • Leonard Israel, Builders Association of Central Massachusetts
  • Arnie Joers, Home Builders Association of St. Joseph Valley
  • John Kirkland, Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa
  • George Lockwood, Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati
  • Ralph Manley, Home Builders Association of Springfield
  • Gilbert C. Martin, Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia
  • Joe Mazzola, Lee Building Industry Association
  • Richard McBride, Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
  • Willie Miller, Builders Association of Elkhart County         
  • Ken Monnin, Home Builders Association of Dayton and Miami Valley
  • Don Novak, Home Builders Association of Greater Cedar Rapids Area
  • J. Robert Pesce, Rhode Island Builders Association
  • Teri Pruitt Home, Builders Association of Richmond              
  • Calvin Reid, Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
  • Lou Riedman, Metro Omaha Builders Association
  • J.T. Sepulvado, Home Builders Association of Central Louisiana
  • Sam Sisisky, Builders Association of Eastern Connecticut
  • Roland Specter, Home Builders Association of Southside Virginia
  • Gaye Stokes, Home Builders Association of Richmond               
  • Jim Streng, North State Building Industry Association
  • Bryce Styza Metro Builders Association of Greater Milwaukee     
  • Jack Sumption, Builders Association of Laporte County
  • Scott Swartz, Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Harrisburg
  • Fred Wahl, Finger Lake Home Builders and Remodelers Association
  • Jean Waldron, Roanoke Regional Home Builders Association
  • Charles F. Wasker, Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines
  • Joyce Wolfe, Home Builders Association of Richmond              
  • Lester Wyatt, Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
  • H Emerson Young, Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis
  • John  Bollan, Sr., Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan
  • Donald Van Every, Building Industry Association of Southeastern Michigan

 

 


 

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