Join us for "An Evening in Paris" as we recognize the talents and achievements of builders, developers, associates, sales & marketing professionals, interior merchandisers, landscape architects, advertising and public relations firms, web developers and others in the home building industry. You do not have to be an entry to attend the STARS Awards Gala - Don't be left out as we celebrate and recognize our colleagues!
Black Tie Optional * 6:00 pm Champagne Reception * 7:00 pm Dinner/Awards Presentation followed by dancing with The Voltage Brothers, sponsored by KHovnanian Homes
STARS AWARDS ENTRIES DUE TOMORROW - JULY 21, 2006!
For more information, to register or to purchase a STARS Awards Gala ticket please contact Susan Thompson at Phone: 1.800.662.7129, email: , or visit our Web site at www.21buildingexpo.com.
This year's categories include:
* MARKETING
* LANDSCAPE DESIGN
* INTERIOR MERCHANDISING
* ARCHITECTURE/FLOORPLAN
* COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR "Super Stars"
* LOCAL HBA AWARDS
* SPECIAL AWARDS
Make your plans now to attend the HBA of Charlotte's Second Annual Builder/Associate Rafting Trip through Pisgah and Cherokee National Forests, August 18-20. We will start with a poolside cookout at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 18 at the Holiday Inn Express in Erwin, TN. The next morning we will depart for a day of breathtaking views and whitewater fun on the Nolichucky River. $100.00 per person covers everything, except your hotel room (hotel is $59.99/night + taxes for up to four people per room). Hotel reservation deadline is August 11, 2006. Contact 423-743-4100 for reservations.
NAHB BUILD-PAC Raffle Tickets continue to sell. Over 240 raffle tickets have been sold for the $10,000 grand prize drawing that will be held at the December NCHBA Board of Directors meeting. Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased through the state office. Contact Alastair Macaulay at 1-800-662-7129 or to learn more about the Raffle.
The North Carolina Home Builders Educational Foundation has selected the 2006 scholarship winners. This year's recipients are:
Jennifer DeSimone of Charlotte, NC. DeSimone is a is a second year recipient and majors in Civil Engineering at the University of North Carolina Charlotte
Timothy S. Johnson, Jr. of Greenville, NC. Johnson attends Pitt Community College and majors in Building Construction Technology
Curtis McLawhorn of Ayden, NC. McLawhorn attends North Carolina State University and majors in Civil Engineering.
Donald Page of Pfafftown, NC. Page attends Western Carolina University and majors in History/Education.
Congratulations and the BEST OF LUCK to all of you!
When asked "If you had 15 minutes in front of the NCHBA membership, what would you say about membership recruitment/retention?" Austin responded:The new members need to get more involved in the Home Builders Association so they will know what the Association does for the building industry. The Home Builders Association has many benefits for members as individuals and as a group.For example, our County Commissioners tried to put into effect the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) which stated if you develop a new subdivision; you would have to pay $7,000 for each lot. As an Association, and with help from the NCHBA, we were able to defeat the APFO. By working together on issues that affect the building industry in which we work, the building industry can be improved. To read more about this SPIKE, click here.
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When asked "If you had 15 minutes in front of the NCHBA membership, what would you say about membership recruitment/retention?" Austin responded: The new members need to get more involved in the Home Builders Association so they will know what the Association does for the building industry. The Home Builders Association has many benefits for members as individuals and as a group. For example, our County Commissioners tried to put into effect the Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) which stated if you develop a new subdivision; you would have to pay $7,000 for each lot. As an Association, and with help from the NCHBA, we were able to defeat the APFO. By working together on issues that affect the building industry in which we work, the building industry can be improved. 
