St Clair County Home Builders Association July 2013 Newsletter Members Use Members Membership Meeting Thursday September 19, 2013 (6 PM) Elcazador Mexican Grill, Pell City Special Event: Voting for 2014-2015 Officers and Board of Directors Board of Directors Meeting Thursday, August 15 (4:30 PM) Alabama Gas Company (There will be no Board Meeting in July due to Summer Boards) HBAA Meetings/Events 2013 HBAA Summer Board Meeting July 18-20, 2013 Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Sandestin, FL HBAA Convention – November 7-9 Beau Rivage, Biloxi www.stclairhba.com 2014-2015 Board Nominations It’s that time of year again to Nominate 2014-2015 Board Members and Officers. If you are interested in serving on the Board or know someone you would like to nominate please email lacostarichards@aol.com. 2012-2013 Officers/Board of Directors President – Buddy Bowman (2013) Past President – Joey Cooper (2012) Vice President – Mike Wilbanks Secretary/Treasurer- Perry Tillman (2013) Sandy Watson (2012) Board Members: Leo Russo - Builder Mike Tice – Builder Larry Morgan – Builder Mark Casey - Associate Carl Howard - Associate Lacosta Richards Executive Officer/Membership 205-473-4339 ________________________________________ Welcome New Members Brisco & Associates LLC Heath Bindeiz -256-283-7239 P.O. Box 151 Riverside AL 35135 Concrete Work, Painting Contractor, Carpentry /w EPDw UKLTU4N Think log homes are gorgeous, but are leaky, drafty energy guzzlers? Think again. Learning Objectives Develop a plan for log home energy efficiency, starting with the design phase Learn how to select the right subcontractors to complete and seal the home Learn how to prove the energy-efficient results through scientific testing Discover how working with a Log Home Council member could streamline the process . First Choice Scott Carroll – 205-365-2853 135 Moss Lane Pell City AL 35125 Painting Contractor Quintara Construction LLC (Jessica Quintara) 256-267-4358 461 Shirt Road Alpine AL 35041 Framing Contractor ________________________________________ Speaker: Paul Peebles an active member of the Building Systems Councils' Associates Council. Moderator: Donna PeakAs the executive director for National Association of Home Builders' Building Systems Councils (BSC), When: 7/31/2013 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET Where: Washington, DC Contact: Donna Peak 800-368-5242 x8577 This webinar counts as one hour of continuing education credit for nahb professional designations. Council Fee: $19.95 NAHB Member Fee: $24.95 Non-member Fee: $44.95 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Membership Dues Increase The National Association of Homebuilders recently voted to increase all Annual Membership Dues. With this being the case our association will have to increase local dues to accommodate the increase. Beginning October 1, 2013 annual dues will increase from $350.00 a year to $400.00 a year. Please review your annual renewal statement per your renewal date which should accommodate the increase. The Association values your membership and Appreciates your company being a part of our Association. HBAA Upcoming Classes Profitable Business through Quality Practices When: Fri, August 30, 9am – 4pm Where: HBAA Office Description: Classes will be taught in Montgomery at the HBAA office (7515 Halcyon Summit Dr., Suite 200) unless otherwise noted. All classes are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with lunch break. Fees are $225 for members and $330 for nonmembers. Fee for (2-day) Green Building and class is $350.00 member and $450.00 non-member. Registration required for all courses and test. To register call Kory Boling at (334) 834-3006 or (800) 745-4222 for Montgomery classes Cancellation Policy – To avoid course fee payment, registrants must give at least 48 hours notice. Dates and/or times and locations are subject to change if necessary. A course will be cancelled if minimum 6 registrations are not received. ________________________________________ “Check out your Membership Discounts” Visit www.nahb.org for all your discounts. St Clair County Home Builders Association . St Clair County Home Builders Association