January 23-27, Please sign in

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1 January 23-27, Please sign in New format to regional meetings this year Notebooks are found on the CD passed out to attendees You can also download the notebook on by clicking on the Member Dashboard link under the Members tab. 2 1

2 You Can Do Anything With the Right Tools Reiterate t the purpose of NCHBA to all of its members on a regular basis Increase professionalism through education Provide more effective information to our members at Regional Meetings by increasing the value of topics and decreasing the duration of meetings Promote the benefits of NCHBA Quarterly Meetings through the development of a Scholarship hi Mentor Program Continue to complete objectives of the 2011 Five Year Strategic Plan The person who wins is the one who thinks they can! NCHBA Mission Statement NCHBA, the voice of the North Carolina home building industry, is an association of building professionals and related industries working together to provide safe and affordable housing for the people of North Carolina. We protect the American Dream of home ownership through advocacy, education and professional business development. 3 Mike Carpenter, EVP Government Affairs Lisa Martin Jessi Hayes Robert Privott (Building codes) Erin Jones (NC BUILD-PAC) Education & Events Deborah Alford Tracie Garrett Brittany Weathersbee Membership Kathryn Atkinson Communications Heather Massengill Accounting Mike Elledge Construction Careers Kep Paylor Receptionist Beth Gray (919) (800)

3 Quarterly Meetings: new one-day schedule in 2012 Feb. 21 in Raleigh May in Raleigh Committees and Legislative Reception on the 22 nd Visit Legislators in their offices on the 23rd Sept in conjunction with 21 st Century Building Expo & Conference in Charlotte Dec. 4 in Greensboro (includes Installation Ceremony) Serve on any of the NCHBA committees that meet during Quarterly Meetings. Sign up by calling office or downloading form from CD or Committees: Associates, Building Codes, NC BUILD-PAC, Communication, Construction Careers, Land Development, Legislative, Membership, Regulatory Affairs & Workforce Housing Councils: NC Professional Women in Building & Green Building 5 North Carolina Builder Institute Spring Session scheduled for March 6-8 in Raleigh List of classes found on NCHBA website/cd Fall Session held in conjunction with the 21CBEC Classes to be listed in February on preliminary list found on your CD Local HBAs have the option to host NCBI classes. More information on CD or contact Deborah Alford. A reduced fee ($2,850 $1,425) has been negotiated with several instructors for 2012, in an effort to make it more affordable for HBAs to offer classes. 6 3

4 New NCBI Remodelers Designation will debut in 2012 first classes to be offered at 21CBEC Requirements coming soon to NCBI website on Don t forget, designations are available for Builders, Associates and Residential Superintendants. Designations are recognized by the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors and will appear on your license. 7 NC Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament April 27 at Bryan Park in Greensboro Proceeds provide scholarships for college students of NCHBA members majoring in construction related curriculum In 2011, $10,500 in scholarships awarded Scholarship applications due April 30. Download packet from 8 4

5 NAHB Legislative Day Wednesday, June 6, in Washington, DC Applications for NC Housing Hall of Fame nominations are due April 15. The Construction Trades Teacher of the Year nominations are due May 31. Announced during 4 th Quarter Meeting Nominations for the NAHB BEAM (Builders Engaging Associate Members) will be accepted in the Summer of New award. Sample application found in packets Codified Compromise Victory on Energy Efficiency Mandates 2. Continued to Lead Effort to Make Solving the AD&C Credit Crisis NAHB's Number One Priority 3. Defended Challenges in the Supreme Court of North Carolina to APFO Victories in Lower Court 4. Repealed Land Transfer Tax Referendum Authority 5. Led Business Coalition to Major Reform of Workers' Comp Laws 6. Led Business Coalition in Enactment of Sweeping Regulatory Reform Act 7. End Abuse of "Owner Exception" to General Contractor License 8. Secured Major Property Rights & Land Use Victories 9. Protected Members Lien Rights 10. Stopped or Amended Other Bad Bills & Ideas 10 5

6 Enact SB 731 (Zoning/Design & Aesthetic Controls) bill passed Senate in 2011 by vote of Presently pending in House Committee on Commerce & Job Development. Lead Business Coalition to enact meaningful reform of NC s Unemployment Insurance Program new legislation to be introduced in cooperation with legislative leadership Create dedicated funding source for Housing Trust Fund by enacting SB 462/HB 574 (Distribution of Excise Tax on Title Instruments) reallocates ½ of existing state share of statewide deed stamp tax Restore uniformity to building code enforcement process by limiting inspections to those required by NC Residential Building Code likely eytobe accomplished by amendment or by finding other suitable vehicle Continue path of regulatory reform blazed by enactment of SB 781 passed in 2011 Session over Governor s veto Work with NC DHHS and General Assembly to explore a new fee structure for the Lead Renovation, Repair & Painting Program that more closely reflects the annual costs associated therewith Oppose any bills that are harmful to our industry 11 Included on CD are various resources to help raise money for NC BUILD-PAC: Fundraising ideas Local reserve report Goals by region 2012 Contribution form Talking Points 50/50 Drawing Rules How to use Local Reserve funds 12 6

7 REGION VI Goal Members REGION VII Goal Members Cabarrus Co. $ 1, Asheboro Randolph $ Charlotte $ 8, Davidson Co. $ 1, Gaston Co. $ Davie Co. $ Lake Norman $ 2, Rockingham Co. $ Salisbury Rowan Co. $ Surry Co. $ Union Co. $ 1, Winston Salem $ 4, Yadkin Valley $ 1, TOTAL $ 8, TOTAL $ 17, ,724 REGION VIII Goal Members REGION IX Goal Members Alleghany Co. $ Caldwell Co. $ Ashe Co. $ Cleveland Co. $ Hickory Catawba Valley $ 2, High Country $ 2, Iredell Co. $ McDowell Co. $ Lincoln Co. $ Rutherford Co. $ Wilkes Co. $ Western Piedmont $ TOTAL $ 5, TOTAL $ 4, REGION X Goal Members Appalachian $ Asheville $ 5, Haywood Co. $ 1, Hendersonville $ 2, Jackson Co. $ Transylvania Co. $ TOTAL $ 10, , Goals NC BUILD-PAC

8 Held September in Charlotte Different week than usual Registration opens April 2012 Two-day Expo Floor Three-day educational conference offering NCBI, NAHB and general session seminars STARS Awards Gala honors best of the building industry in 48 categories Call for Entries out in Spring; Entries due in late July 15 Underwent a facelift during 2011 New Members Only section includes items such as: Board Meeting and Committee minutes NC BUILD-PAC information Strategic plan information Building code updates Specific pages with resources for Local Presidents and Executive Officers Password is nchba

9 Monday Briefing every Monday Legislative e Update every e Friday that the General Assembly is in session Heather Massengill (hmassengill@nchba.org) or check your name on the sign-in sheet if you are not already receiving the newsletters 17 Allows employees of NAHB member companies to become members of NAHB at a reduced rate $5/year for both NCHBA and NAHB. Locals associations can add their own affiliate member dues to that amount. No local or state association is required to establish this category of membership. This is an optional category. A person may ONLY become an NAHB Affiliate member through the local association of their employer. In addition, the employer must have at least one Associate or Builder member of record in active NAHB membership status. If the local l HBA has not adopted d or recognized the Affiliate Member Category, then an individual is NOT eligible for Affiliate Membership at the state and national levels. Currently, 33 of the 65 locals in NC offer affiliate memberships. 18 9

10 The Touch System targets your members who are in groups least likely to renew, sending them customized and personalized communications designed to keep them on track to continue their membership. The system automatically delivers this retentionoriented messaging to them throughout the year. The cost to participate depends on the risk category. High risk members cost is $8.93 each for a year s worth of touches. NCHBA is offering a subsidy of $5/member to offset some of the cost. Eligibility requirements are: 1) Only local associations with 500 (a change from the threshold of 300 members in 2011) or fewer members (based on NAHB membership numbers as of ) are eligible to receive grant funds. 2) Local associations must sign up or already be signed up with NAHB to participate in the Touch Program for ) Local associations must submit an application to NCHBA (found on CD) and grant funds will be allocated on a first come, first served basis (overall cap of $5,000). Grants distributed at the end of ) In order to participate, a local s national and state dues must be current, and if the local gets a sponsor(s) to cover the cost, then that local is not eligible to receive a grant. Testimonials from NC locals who participated in 2011 are on the CD. Contact Kathryn Atkinson at NCHBA for more information. 19 Membership Committee will meet from 10:00 a.m. 12 noon. The NC PWB Council will join the committee. Gabrielle Alahouzaos from the Membership Department at NAHB will speak about creating an effective value proposition for members. Anyone is welcome to attend

11 Rebate for NCHBA builder and remodeler members only Available for future projects, in addition to homes closed or finished July 1 Dec. 31, For 2011 rebates you must file claim by Feb. 22, 2012 Checks mailed quarterly Bilco Blanco Boise Cascade Bradford White Bryant Carrier Clopay Garage Doors ClosetMaid Daltile Delta Faucet Dirt Devil Central Vac. Dixie Pacific Eldorado Stone EverMark Wood Doors Exterior Portfolio Fypon HB&G Columns Heatilator Heat & Glo Honeywell Comfort Solutions Honeywell Security Jacuzzi Legrand Home Systems Lutron Mansfield Plumbing PPG Paints Progress Lighting Tyco Rapid Response Therma-Tru Doors TimberTech Decking TimberTech FenceScape Turnkey Millwork VACUFLO Central Vac Velux Skylights Warmly Yours Radiant Zurn Industries Inc