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In This Issue:

Front Page
Senate Focuses on Housing Fix to Jump Start the Economy
Albany Builders Put Strength of Their Market in the News
EPA Releases Lead Paint Rule
Coast to Coast
Up With the Downpayment
Housing Forum
Health of Home Building Industry Key to Our Economy
Politics & Government
‘No Match’ Rule Reissued While Injunction Remains in Place
Plan to Attend the 2008 NAHB Legislative Conference
Economics & Finance
Eye on the Economy: Policy Support for Housing Needed
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Tips
Builder’s Tip: A Tangle-Free Way to Unroll Electric Cable
Business Management
Four Simple Steps on How to Deal With Abusive Customers
Submit Comments by June 1 to Update ‘Performance Guidelines’
Technology
Home Automation Is a Smart Path to Going Green
Safety
Language Barriers Could Contribute to Job Site Fatalities
50Plus Housing
'EasyLiving Home' Program Appeals to 50+ Home Buyers
Remodelers
Women Remodelers Honored for Community Contributions
Remodelers’ Spring Board Preview
Design
Learn to Design for Today’s Market at Design Institute
Education
Earn Designations at NAHB Conferences in New Orleans
Education Calendar
Green Building
Record Crowd Expected at New Orleans Green Conference
Regulation
EPA Publishes Final Wetlands Mitigation Rule
Legal
Court Decisions Limit Scope of EPA Wetlands Rules
Key Deer at Center of Flood Insurance Court Battle
Labor
Gulfport Mayor Praises HBI’s Operation Reconstruct
Building Products
Kwikset Locks Can Be Re-Keyed in 30 Seconds
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on DIY, Fine Living and HGTV
Endowment
Glunt Scholar Puts Passion for Nature to Work on Storm Water
Applications for Herman J. Smith Scholarships Due May 5
Association News
Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now
Rutenberg and Elliott Running for NAHB Vice President/Secretary
Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington
'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain
Renew or Join the Public Relations Exchange by April 15
Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
The Hertz Green Collection: Reserve and Conserve
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

Related Articles

Get Free ‘April Is New Homes Month,’ Resources Online Now

Rutenberg and Elliott Running for NAHB Vice President/Secretary

'Interview Skills' Sold Out; Few 'Presentation Skills' Spots Remain

Renew or Join the Public Relations Exchange by April 15

Drive Away With a Shiny New $500 GM Private Offer

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

The Hertz Green Collection: Reserve and Conserve

Calendar of Events

Spring Board Meeting Set for April 29-May 3 in Washington

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 Board of Directors meeting and legislative conference in Washington, D.C., April 29 – May 3, 2008.  Meetings will be held at the National Housing Center, the Hilton Washington Hotel and the AED Conference Center (across from the Hilton). The spring board program will identify the exact time and place of each scheduled meeting.

Tuesday, April 29

National Vice Presidents
State Representatives
Joint National Vice Presidents/State Representatives
Executive Board

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Legislative Conference Issues Briefing and Hill Visits

Thursday, May 1, 2008
Committees, Subcommittees, Councils, Affiliates, etc.
NAHB Past Presidents’ Council
NHC Board of Governors
Nominations Committee

Friday, May 2, 2008
Committees, Subcommittees, Councils, Affiliates, etc.

Saturday, May 3, 2008
Area Caucuses 1-15
Joint Executive, Budget and Resolutions Committees
Board of Directors
Hall of Fame Induction


 

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