NBN Online for the week of October 12, 2009

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In This Issue:

Front Page
White House Eyes Extending Home Buyer Tax Credit
NAHB Member Wins 'Ultimate Volunteer' Contest on 'The View'
Builders Urged to Get Involved in Climate-Change Debate
Coast to Coast
U.S. Housing Risks Still Lurk Even as Buyers Return
Politics & Government
Builders Say Hopes for Jobs, Economy Rest on Housing
Economics & Finance
Stevens Announces Delay of New FHA Condo Rule
Register for Oct. 21 Construction Forecast Conference, Webcast
Useful Links to Monitor Economic and Housing Trends
Downturn
Social Media Marketing Adds New Dimension to How We Sell
Tips
Builders’ Tip: An Easy-to-Build Dust-Isolation Box
IBS
Unleash Your Inner Singer, Compete in IBS Talent Contest
Multifamily
Oct. 22 Webinar to Explore Multifamily Marketing
Remodelers
Attend NAHB Remodelers Events at Remodeling Show
construction safety
SAFE Award Recognizes Work Site Safety Programs
Sales
This Fortune Cookie Was Spot on About New Home Sales
Go for The Nationals Gold — Entries Due Oct. 28
Custom
Earn AIA Credit at Custom Builder and Design Conference
Education
Submit Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards
Education Calendar
Green Building
Green Homes Getting Good Traffic, EVHA Winners Say
Green Building Designation for Lenders Launched
New Course Examines Science Behind Green Building
environment
EPA Panel Rejects New Method to Measure Water Nutrients
Building Products
ODL Introduces Solar-Powered Dimmer for Tubular Skylights
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on the DIY Network
Endowment
Internship Solidifies Student's Commitment to Home Building
Submissions for Lee S. Evans Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Applications for Endowment IBS Scholarships Due Oct. 30
Association News
Members, Save on HP Business Products and More
Earn One Free Hertz Rental Day for Every Two Hertz Rentals
Authorization Process for GM’s $500 Offer Now Much Easier
Save Big — at Least 60% — on Selected FedEx Shipping
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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Education Calendar

Submit Nominations for 2009 Designee of the Year Awards

NAHB is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Designee of the Year Awards in the following categories:


To be eligible to receive a Designee of the Year Award, candidates must be active designation holders and in good standing. Members of the designations’ governing bodies and home builders association staff members are not eligible.

“Our Designees of the Year exemplify the most esteemed qualities of our industry,” said Benjamin Graham, GMB, of The Graham Companies in Middleburg, Va., and chairman of the NAHB Education Committee. “They give to their communities through mentorship, influence and innovation. In everything they do, they elevate the image of NAHB’s designations and housing professionals. They are setting a tremendous example for the rest of us to follow.”

The Designee of the Year Award winners will be selected by the respective governing bodies based on criteria set for receiving each award, including a review of the answers to the questions and the support documentation submitted.

To Apply

Nominations for the awards may be made by any person or organization actively participating in the respective designation program. Self-nominations are also accepted.

To apply, visit www.nahb.org/DesigneesofTheYear. The entry deadline is Friday, Nov. 13.

Winners will receive their awards at the Designation Achievement Reception held during the 2010 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 18.

For more information, e-mail Maria Nande at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8435.


 

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