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January 2010
Emerging Issues
New EPA "Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule" & Certified Renovator Training at HBA Office
HBA to announce Certified Renovator Training schedule in 2010

Updates from Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (Scroll to Bottom of Builder Resources Page)
Provided by Randy Noel, 2009 LSUCCC Chair

Chinese Drywall: Helpful Hints for Homeowners
 
  January 2010 Calendar of Events
All Events at HBA Office Unless Otherwise Noted

1 - New Year's Day, Office Closed
5 - Associate's Happy Hour @ 4:00 pm
5 - Housing Coalition Mayoral Forum @ 5:30 pm
     Sacred Heart Nims Fine Arts Center, 4521 St. Charles Ave
6 - Remodelers Council @ 12:00 pm
     Ferguson Showroom, 901 S. Labarre Ste 204
6 - Membership Committee @ 2:00 pm
6-8 - LHBA BOD Installation, Hotel Monteleone
13 - Education Committee @ 2:00 pm
13 - Executive Committee @ 3:30 pm
14 - Multifamily Council Mtg @ 12:00 pm
       Copeland's Social City, 701 Veterans Memorial Blvd
16-22 - International Builders Show, Las Vegas, NV
26 - Board of Directors @ 4:00 pm
26 - General Membership Meeting @ 12pm
       Andrea's Restaurant, 3100 19th Street, Metairie
28 - Crescent City Green @ 12:00 pm

2010 Education Calendar
All Classes held at HBA Office unless otherwise noted

Business Management for Building Professionals

Email Monica @ LHBA to Register
Wednesday, January 6, 9am - 5pm (During LHBA BOD Installation)
$185 Members/$225 Non-Members
Location: Hotel Monteleone, 915 Rue Royal

Requirements of Building to Energy Star Standards - Verification & Rater Process
Presented By: Sam Rashkin, U.S. EPA, National Head of Energy Star Program
Sponsored By: Entergy New Orleans
Tuesday, January 12, 9am - 11:30 am
No Charge, 2 CE Credits


Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist: CAPS I & CAPS II
Tuesday & Thursday, February 2 & 4, 9am - 5pm
$150 per day Members/$200 per day Non-Members
$200 for All Day Of

Business Management for Building Professionals
Tuesday, February 9, 9am - 5pm
$150 per day Members/$200 per day Non-Members
$200 for All Day Of

Green Building for Building Professionals
Wednesday & Thursday, February 24-25, 9am - 5pm
$150 per day Members/$200 per day Non-Members
$200 for All Day Of
Committee & Council Updates

Fernando ArriolaRemodelers Council
Fernando Arriola, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 6 @ 12pm
Ferguson Showroom, 901 S. Labarre St, Ste 204

The Remodelers Council has been working closely with the Mutlifamily Council to be able to offer the Lead Based Paint Certified Renovator Training classes. Visit the Remodelers Council Page on the HBA website often to check for the posted class schedule, to be set after the 1st of the year. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.
RC Guide Cover
Now taking reservations to advertise in the 2010 Remodelers & Crescent City Green Guide!
Click here for Specs Form
(Must be a member of one of these councils to advertise)


Toni Wendell
Crescent City Green Council

Toni Wendel, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 28th @ 12pm
HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie

At our December meeting, the CCG hosted bankers from Omni Bank, Wells Fargo, and Seedco Financial to discuss financing options and possibilities for green projects. The meeting was very successful and we look forward to hearing more about the exciting new developments the industry has to offer.  Entergy New Orleans and CLEAResult also hosted an informational preview session about the ENERGY STAR program in December. They will be partnering with the CCG and the U.S. Department of Energy to host a more in depth class on this topic in January. CE credits will be available - See the Education Calendar above for details.

Peter YoungMultifamily Council
Peter Young, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Thursday, January 14 @ 12pm
Copeland's Social City, 701 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Featured Speakers: Sheriff Newell Normand & Debbie Villio, Director of Jefferson Parish Code Enforcement

The MFC has been working on a comprehensive education program for 2010. We are very excited that our long-awaited Maintenance Certification program is the first of many courses we have lined up for this year. The course consists of 60 hours of instruction to begin on January 25th and will continue through the end of March. There will be limited seating, so please take advantage of this opportunity to sign up early!


Mike LeCorgneAssociates Council
Mike LeCorgne, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Associates Happy Hour
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 4:00 pm
HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie


The Associates Council plans and puts on the major HBA events throughout the year. Wheels are already in motion on all the events, and some dates have been set. ANY member wanting to be involved in planning or promoting these events should attend the Associates Council meetings.

EVENTS:

Crawfish Boil: April 15 @ 6pm, Ferguson Plumbing Warehouse (901 S. Labarre, Metairie)
Wess Wyman Memorial Fishing Rodeo: July 8-10
Kick-A$$ Cook Off: Date & Location TBD

Fall Golf Tournament: Date & Location TBD

MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS

Peter Lanaux, Lanaux Construction, was recently inducted as an NAHB Senior Life Director - An honor, which includes permanent voting rights,  that is bestowed upon those members who have actively attended NAHB Board Meetings for 20 consecutive years. Congratulations, Peter, and thank you for your dedicated service!
Did We Miss Something?
Please contact Lauren at the HBA office with any pertinent industry-related issues and/or professional achievements you'd like to share with your association members.

Feature Articles in upcoming issues of sticks & bricks or HBA's printed publication, the homebuilder quarterly (HQ), are FREE opportunities for HBA members to market themselves to 1,000+ industry professionals.

We are excited to announce the 2010 Features Schedule:
Spring 2010 HQ: Green Issue
Summer 2010 HQ: Multifamily Issue
Fall 2010 HQ: Remodelers Issue

Click Here for Details and Submitter Deadlines
In This Issue
Emerging Issues
Calendar of Events
Education Calendar
Committee & Council Updates
Member Achievements
Feature Yourself!
Associate Spotlight
January 2010 GMM
HBA Night at the Hive
Home & Garden Show
2010 Parade of Homes
2010 Officers

President
James Licciardi

Vice President
Patrick Leonard

Treasurer
David Sansone

Secretary
Fernando Arriola

Immediate Past President
Wes Wyman

2010 Board of Directors

Jason Hardie
Scott Morse
Craig Berthelot
Bruce Layburn
Randy Noel
Brian Mills
Dennis Maggio
Mark Treadaway
Joe Guidry
Riley Babin
John Arms
Tony Licciardi
Pierre Lanaux
Peter Young
Max Johnson
Kimberly Rooney
Mike LeCorgne
David Gaspard
Jo Ann Kostik
Phil Hoffman
Toni Wendel
Steve Albert
Ric Darling
Associate Spotlight
Mark Kois
General Manager
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Mark Kois
901 S. Labarre Road, Ste 205, Metairie, LA
(504) 849-3060
www.Ferguson.com

Our main office and 15K-sq/ft showroom is located in Metairie, LA.  Ferguson is the nation's largest plumbing wholesale company.  We represent many of the largest and best names in the construction industry.  We pride ourselves on being a full service supplier to the builder community.  Ferguson partners with great manufacturers like Kohler, Delta and Elkay on the plumbing side of our business.  We partner with the industry's best names in appliances like Viking, Subzero and GE brands.  Additionally we have a lighting division that offers such lines as Progress, Seagull and Kichler.

We are proud to have the only showroom in the area that offers all three of the businesses mentioned above all set in beautifully decorated vignettes and suites.  In addition to our vendor partners, we also offer a full line of private label products that are part of our signature line called Mirabelle.  These are products that can only be found at Ferguson and not in the Home Centers.

Mark Kois is the General Manager and a 20+ year Ferguson veteran.  He has recently been a District Business Development Manager for the SE/USA but now calls his home New Orleans.  He has a wife (Rhonda) and four great children (Rumor-20, Gabe-15, Emily-12 and Gavin-9).  

He and Ferguson are committed to providing a great working environment for its employees, competitive pricing in the industry and an extremely high level of customer service.

Click Here to View Past Newsletters from the Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans


UPCOMING HBA EVENTS
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities for 2010
Tuesday, January 26th
January General Membership Meeting


EPA Lead Paint Rule:

How this new rule will effect
Property Owners, Tradesmen (Plumbers, Electricians, etc), Homeowners,
in addition to Builders & Remodeler
s

Presented By: Peter Young, RAM, CSP, CAPS, CGP
2010 HBA Multifamily Council & Education Chair

$25, Includes Lunch
12:00 pm @ Andrea's Restaurant
3100 19th Street, Metairie

Contact Kathy to RSVP
504.837.2700 or [email protected]

Wednesday, February 3rd @ 7pm

    Tickets: $14 per person
    Includes:
    Admission to Private HBA Party in Press Box
    Hot Dog, Soda, Popcorn, Cake
    Personal Visit from HUGO & THE HONEYBEES
    That Night's Promotional Giveaway Gift!


Hornets vs THunder
Family Night Out Made Affordable by our Sponsor:Hornets
Southland Logo 

March 11-14
New Orleans Home & Garden Show
Louisiana Superdome
H&G
March 11-14, 2010
Space is Limited, Reserve Your Booth Today!
HBA Member Discount

Features for 2010:
Appearances by Saints Players
Home Products Liquidation Sale
Build a Better Home Pavilion
Cooking Stage with John Besh, John Folse,
Paul Prudhomme & Others

Contact Mike Zalaznik

504.835.6383 or [email protected]
Parade of Homes Month is June 2010
POH 2010
Entries in 2010 will not be required to be open for touring during the Parade Around the Lake. These entries are considered "By Appointment Only," and should be available to show consumers who contact the Builder/Remodeler.

Early Bird Deadline: Friday, January 15th
Click Here to download Regular Builder/Remodeler Entry Form
Click Here to download "By Appointment Only" Builder/Remodeler Entry Form


Enhanced Marketing in 2010!

Each Parade Builder/Remodeler will have their own web page on both HBAGNO and Tangipahoa websites as early as March 1

Parade Builders/Remodelers will have the exclusive opportunity to man the Parade of Homes booth at the New Orleans Home & Garden Show March 11-14, 2010

As always, builders/remodelers will receive all the benefits of traditional marketing - all of which will guide consumers to the Builder/Remodeler webpages. All media will be expected to match value of paid advertising with free advertising as done in the past
Full Page Advertisement in Parade of Homes Directory

Radio & Newspaper Ads, and Billboards in New Orleans & Hammond
Internet Presence on Google, Yahoo, WWLTV.com & WDSUTV.com


Contact Lauren for Details
504.837.2700 or [email protected]
HBA Staff Contacts

Jon Luther, Executive Vice President
Kathy Barthelemy, Multifamily Council and Membership Director  [email protected]
Lauren Booksh, Education & Communications Director  [email protected]
Alexandra Rodriguez, Green Building & Government Relations Director  [email protected]
Shane Gray, Accounting  [email protected]

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