Raffle House Pays Off Big for Local Charities
By · CommentsThanks to the proceeds of the 2011 Raffle House, over $163,000 will be divided among the following local charities: The American Red Cross, The Good Samaritan Ministry, Northshore Families Helping Families with the Tammany Trace Foundation, St. Tammany HBA Charitable Trust and Support Our War Heroes.
This project is only possible through the support of the STHBA members and the public who purchase tickets for $100 each. According to HBA president Kenny Adams, Jr., CGP, CSP, “Each year we are overwhelmed by the generosity from our members and the public. It is only through their contributions and hard work that we have been able to give so much to our community.”
The house is always constructed by the STHBA Immediate Past President. The 2011 Past President, Ron Lee, CGB, CSP, of Ron Lee Homes, built the house on a lot that was donated by David Waltemath in Bedico Creek Subdivision in Madisonville. Some of our other Cornerstone Sponsors were Resource Bank, Floor to Ceiling and Jackson Cabinetry. In all, approximately 60 members donate goods, services or cash to the project.
Raffle House Chairman Kenny Elliott, CGP, CSP, CDPE of Re/Max Real Estate Partners has already begun the planning for the 2012 Raffle House. Kenny Adams, Jr., CGP, CSP, of Integrity Builders, will construct the house in Maison du Lac Subdivision in Covington, on a lot donated by Bruce Wainer of Wainer Companies.
Pictured: 1st Row: Kenny Elliott, CGP, CSP, CDPE (Raffle House Committee Chairman/Re/Max Real Estate Partners), Gene Bellisario (Good Samaritan Ministry), Silvia Muller (Support Our War Heroes), 2nd Row: Bruce Wainer (Tammany Trace Foundation), Sue Ellen Stewart (Northshore Families Helping Families), Ron Lee, CGP, CGB (2011 Raffle House Builder/Ron Lee Homes), Lou Kennedy (American Red Cross), Suzy McDaniel (Support Our War Heroes), Stephen Engro (American Red Cross) and Kenny Adams, Jr., CGP, CSP (STHBA President/Integrity Builders, Inc.)
Free IBS Expo Pass in September
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The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has officially opened online registration for the 2012 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), the largest annual light construction tradeshow in the world. Considered the premiere building industry event, the 2012 show, to be held in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 8-11, features impressive deals for both members and non-members who register before the end of September on things such as registration fees and education sessions.
“The NAHB International Builders’ Show is the biggest event of its kind for our industry,” said Larry Swank, Chairman, NAHB Conventions & Meetings Committee. “I don’t know anywhere else where you can find such high-level networking opportunities, a wide variety of education sessions and an unbelievable showcase of the latest cutting-edge products, all in one location.”
This year, NAHB introduces several new offers and incentives for attendees including:
- Free Exhibit Pass for NAHB Members— Register by Sept. 30
NAHB members who register by Sept. 30 will be given the choice of either free admittance to the show floor all four days of the show, or $100 off the early registration fee of $325. - First-time Member Attendee Registration — Reduced
Members who plan to attend IBS for the first time are eligible for a reduced registration rate of $125, which enables them to attend any of the nearly 200 education sessions and tour the exhibit floor all four days. - One- and Two-day Education Passes
Attendees can purchase one- or two-day passes for IBS education sessions, and access to the exhibits on all four days of the show is included. Passes will be available for education sessions held from Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 8-10. All seminars on Saturday, Feb. 11 are free for IBS registrants. To take advantage of these passes, attendees must choose which day(s) they will attend sessions when registering for the show. - Free Spouse Registration
Spouses of members and non-members can register for free in September.
Attendees can choose from nearly 200 education sessions offered on multiple topics, including building trends, sales and marketing techniques, green building, housing finance issues and the economic outlook. Several pre-show education courses are also available to attendees looking to complete training and earn industry designations such as Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist and Certified Green Professional, among others. The show will also feature a number of special seminars, receptions and a line-up of notable guest speakers.
One of the biggest highlights of the show is its expansive tradeshow floor exhibition. More than 1,000 exhibitors covering more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space will display the latest building products and services at the 2012 show. Attendees will get hands-on access to the latest products, and will be able to network and make business deals with top vendors representing more than 250 product categories.
Among the many draws of IBS is The New American Home® (TNAH) 2012, a one-of-a-kind green show home that is being built in a nearby neighborhood and will be open for attendees to tour throughout the IBS. The state-of-the-art home incorporates builders’ best practices in energy efficiency, indoor-air quality, safety, convenience and aesthetics.
The NAHB International Builders’ Show is not open to the general public. Building industry professionals and their affiliates throughout the housing trades are welcome to register by visiting the show’s website at www.BuildersShow.com.
Stay Informed and Compliant with Education
By · CommentsWe have created a great schedule of upcoming education classes for the latter part of the year. These classes will cover Wetlands, OSHA Regulations, St. Tammany Parish Codes and Economic Outlook. They offer great information for both Builders and Associates. Be sure you keep up-to-date with our calendar of events and you can register online for most of our events at http://sthba.org/events/register/ or call the HBA office at 985.882.5002.
Builders must earn 4 hours of CE each year and even if you have a multi-year license. Those that hold a residential license AND a commercial license in at least one of the following categories are exempt from CE requirements: Building Construction; Highway, Street and Bridge Construction; Heavy Construction; Municipal and Public Works Construction.
Here is a list of what is on tap:
September 22: Wetland Delineation and Mitigation: Fundamentals for Real Estate Development - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – 4CE for Builders, Realtors, and Appraisers
Basic understanding of what wetlands are, the procedure for obtaining a wetland delineation
and determination, the wetland mitigation process, and more.
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
September 27: OSHA Fall Protection and Other Safety Hazards - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. – 4CE for Builders
HomeBuilders SIF Loss Control Consultants, Jody Campo, Josh Sharpe and Bryan Hartley will discuss OSHA Residentail Fall Protection in addition to ladder, stairway and scaffold safety. The first 2 hours of the class will deal with OSHA Residential Fall Protection. All instructors have been designated as Authorized OSHA Outreach Trainers. All coursework has been designed by OSHA, and our consultants will utilize presentation materials obtained through OSHA. The final 2 hours will discuss falls, scaffolds, and ladder and stair safety. PLEASE NOTE: NO CERTIFICATIONS WILL BE EARNED BY ATTENDING THESE SEMINARS.
Cost: FREE for SIF Members, $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
October 13: St. Tammany Parish Codes Course – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- 4 CE for Builders
Learn from the St. Tammany Parish Government about code changes and updates.
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
November 3: State of the Housing Market Seminar – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon – 4 CE for Builders and Appraisers
Learn about the economic situation in our area from some of the industry’s top experts.
Location: Greater Covington Center, 317 N Jefferson Ave., Covington, LA
Cost: $15 per person
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
December 8: Are You in OSHA Compliance? Develop a 10-Point Safety Plan – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.- 4 CE for Builders
Location: Red Cross, 300 Ashland Way (Off Hwy 1085 near Hwy 1077), Madisonville, LA
Cost: $20 for HBA Members and $50 for Non-Members
Register: online at sthba.org/events/register or call 985.882.5002
Fall Fishing Tournament
By · CommentsGrab your rod and reel and join us on October 7th for the Annual Fall Fishing Tournament. This year will once again be a 1-day format at Rigolets Marina in Slidell. That Friday, the kids are out of school, so you can let them participate for only $25 each (under 16). All the details are below and you can click here to register online.
Entry fee:
- $50 per person
- $25 for Kids under 16
- You must register by noon on October 6, 2011
Schedule:
- Fishing begins at sunrise
- Final weigh-in: 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Lunch: 2:30 p.m.
Awards for in the following categories:
1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Categories Awarded:
- Speckled Trout
- Redfish
1st Place Only Awarded:
- Bull Redfish
- Flounder
- Black Drum
- Sheepshead
- Ladies Only Largest Fish
- Junior Division
- Overall largest fish (other than those listed above)
- Redfish with the most spots
Charter Info: Contact Rigolets Marina at 985-641-8088
September Newsletter
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We hope that everyone had a great Labor Day weekend despite the intrusion of TS Lee.
We are proud to post the September issue of the HBA Newsletter. In this issue you will learn about upcoming events, such as the Fall Fishing Tournament, Associate Appreciation After Hours, Election Night and the Installation Banquet.
You can also keep up-to-date with some of our upcoming education classes. In September we will have a class on Wetlands Delineation and Mitigation, in addition to a class on OSHA Fall Protection.
Please take you time and look though our current issue.
