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July 2010
Emerging Issues
EPA Lead:RRP Certification Deadline Extended
But, Rule Changes still go into effect July 6, 2010

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

July 2010 Calendar of Events
All Events at HBA Office Unless Otherwise Noted

5    4th of July Holiday    Office Closed
7    Associates/Membership @ 8:30 am
7    Remodelers Council @ 12:00 pm
8    Multifamily Council @ 12:00 pm
9-10    Wess Wyman Memorial Fishing Rodeo
            Bayou Bienvenue, Chalmette, LA
14   Education Committee @ 2:00 pm
14   Executive Committee @ 3:30 pm
20   Board of Directors @ 4:00 pm

22   Crescent City Green @ 12:00 pm

28-30    LHBA Summer Board, Sandestin, FL


2010 Education Calendar
All Classes held at HBA Office unless otherwise noted,
Contact Lauren to find out what classes you need to complete your Designation!

NAHB Building Conversation Webinar Series
Thursday, July 8: Home Technology
Thursday, September 9: Cost of Doing Business
Thursday, October 14: Syndicate Financing
Thursday, November 11: Green Building Codes & Standards

Lien Law - How to File & Release a Lien
Tuesday, July 13, 1pm - 4pm


EPA: Lead Paint Rule - Certified Renovator
Thursday, July 15, 9am - 5pm

MFC Education: Community Marketing
Friday, July 16, 10am-12pm

MFC Education: Certified Leasing Professional
Tues-Thurs, August 24-26, 9am-5pm

Social Media 101
Tuesday, September 14, 9am - 12pm

Green Building for Building Professionals

Wednesday & Thursday, September 29 & 30, 9am - 5pm

Waterproofing Custom Showers
Tuesday, December 7th, 1pm - 4pm


Click Here for Full List of Classes
Committee & Council Updates

Fernando ArriolaRemodelers Council
Fernando Arriola, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Wednesday, August 4 @ 12pm
Location: Singer Kitchen, Baths, Closets & More! @ 231 N. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans

The Remodelers Council is taking a summer vacation! Our July meeting has been canceled, but we're already focused on planning the August 4th meeting at Singer Kitchens, Baths, Closets & More!

The EPA recently announced an extension in the deadline for contractors to get Lead Based Paint certified, but HBA is still offering training classes! Also, lead safe work practices are still required. So check out the Remodelers Council page on the HBA website to download the Renovate Right booklet and other useful documents!

NAHBRemodelers is also tracking the U.S. Department of Energy issue concerning the new regulation essentially banning multiple showerheads, and HBA will continue to keep local Remodelers updated.
Toni WendellCrescent City Green Council
Toni Wendel, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 22nd @ 12pm
HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie

The Crescent City Green Building Council had an excellent meeting last month sponsored by NOLA Bamboo. Mike Ward and Craig Cortello gave a very informative presentation on some of the many green products available in the shop, and Mike, a former chef, treated us to a fantastic and fresh home-cooked lunch! We also reviewed extensively the goals and accomplishments of the Crescent City Green Council, and look forward to continuing to work towards these objectives, as well as new ideas provided by our council members.

This month we will have a very exciting meeting with David Crump, a retired judge and NAHB lawyer, who will discuss the legal ramifications of building green. We would like to invite all HBA members and guests to this event, which will take place on Thursday July 22. Please contact Alex if you have any questions or would like to attend!

Peter YoungMultifamily Council
Peter Young, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 8th @ 12pm

Ferguson Warehouse, 901 S. Labarre Road

Following up on a presentation we had last year by LHFA's Branda Evans, we'll be learning more about the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), specifically the qualified allocation process. For those of you in the tax credit sector or interested in learning more about the tax credit sector for multifamily, you won't want to miss this presentation at the MFC meeting on July 8th!
 
The Education committee will be offering an LIHTC-based designation course in November: Housing Credit Certified Professional (HCCP,) as well as the traditional MFC designations: Certified Leasing Professional (CLP) and Registered in Apartment Management (RAM.)  
 
Lastly, the MFC and its members have been running a successful ad campaign in the Real Estate section of Gambit Weekly. This is a great opportunity for MFC members to market their company in this well-circulated publication, while being recognized for being a member of the council.
 
Check out the Multifamily Issue of the Summer HQ coming out this month, and stay tuned for even more marketing opportunities!
Visit the Multifamily Council Homepage for more information.

Mike LeCorgneAssociates Council
Mike LeCorgne, 2010 Chair

Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 7 @ 8:30am
HBA Office

We're getting closer & closer to the 2010 Wess Wyman Annual Fishing Rodeo, and although we faced unique challenges this year, the rodeo will go on! The committee relocated the event to a closer location this year - Bayou Bienvenue. The anglers will be congregating at the Pelican Pavilion behind the Marina Motel in Chalmette, and I have no doubt the party will be the same as if we were back in Venice. The rodeo is sure to deliver a good time, and it's not too late to register!

To fish or sponsor, return the Registration Form to the HBA office, or even come register to fish on Friday morning at the Pelican Pavilion between 5am & 8am! Even if you don't fish, come join us for dinner Friday & Saturday - $20 for both nights!

EVENTS:

Wess Wyman Memorial Fishing Rodeo: July 9-10 @ Bayou Bienvenue, Chalmette
Kick-A$$ Cook Off: Date & Location TBD

Fall Golf Tournament: October 5 @ English Turn

Riley BabinMembership Committee
Riley Babin, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Wednesday, July 7 @ 8:30am
HBA Office


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The HBA Membership Committee is excited about the Survivor 2010 Membership Drive! The idea, like the show, is to compete with the four named tribes (Bildahousa; Sawadusta; Nailaguna; Twobyfoura) by HBA & Council members. We have created a website just for this membership drive so that everyone can follow along throughout the year via their own computer. We'll also keep everyone updated at periodic Tribal Councils. We recently had our first tribal council where the 2 trailing teams (??) served dinner to the 2 leading teams. There are lots of great prizes, but also penalties for the losing tribes - like washing the winning teams' cars & eating chocolate covered bugs!
 
EVERYONE is encouraged to join in and RECRUIT new members.... If every member brings in 1-2 new members, we will exceed our 1000 member goal for the year. We are currently at 935 and holding. If you know someone who is interested in considering a membership with the HBA, check out the survivor website. You will find all of the forms and sales tools needed to bring on a new member. If you are interested in joining a tribe or have any questions please contact your Committee Chair Riley Babin or Membership Director Kathy Barthelemy and we will assist you in any way possible. Just remember PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME IN THE REFERRAL SECTION!!
 
Some of the prizes include: Spa Membership; Hotel Stay; Food GC's, Spike Points, etc....

Tony LicciardiLegislative Committee
Anthony Licciardi, 2010 Chair

This year's Legislative General Session adjourned on Monday, June 21. Overall, the session was successful for LHBA and HBA-GNO. We were able to successfully head off most of the legislation that was potentially damaging to our industry, and we were able to pass some bills that will prove very helpful (i.e. the removal of sprinkler requirements & uniform assessments - for more, see the HQ to be mailed this month!)

Though the oil spill overshadowed a great deal of this session, we are pleased with the outcome and will again focus our attention on any legislation that may be proposed in the coming months prior to the next session. We are also currently working to assist NAHB with some national issues, including the yet-unrenewed National Floof Insurance Program and the EPA-proposed requirements for plumbing fixtures. If you have any questions about the HBA's legislative activities or have any issues you would like addressed, please bring them to our attention by contacting Alex Rodriguez at the HBA Office.

MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS

Miller Building
Southern Living Magazine has chosen a home in Covington built by Wayne and Chance Miller of Miller Building Company, Inc. to be featured as a 2010 Idea House. The home will be open for tour for a $5 admission fee until September 12 on the following days:
Wed - Sat  � 11am-5pm
Sun � 1pm-5pm                                     
In This Issue
Calendar of Events
Education Calendar
Committee & Council Updates
Member Achievements
Mark Your Calendar!
Associate Spotlight

Helmut Mundt
Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency, Ltd.

Helmut Mundt

Helmut can be reached at 985.727.4800 ext. 228 or [email protected]
 
I am an Account Executive with the Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency. I have been with them since 2005, a year we all remember.  I have been in the insurance industry for 12 years now, and I am primarily involved with commercial accounts. I work with business owners in analyzing their coverages, insurance costs, and current risk management practices. We work hard to ensure that our clients are insured correctly and at the best possible price. Prior to coming to the insurance industry I was in the industrial coatings and linings business. On a personal note, I am married for 25 years, 2 children, 4 grandsons and a granddaughter on the way. On days off, not much I would rather do than go chase some speckled trout, or catch a baseball game.

The Hartwig Moss Insurance Agency has been serving New Orleans based businesses since 1871. They are the oldest independent agency in the city. In fact they wrote the first flood policy issued in New Orleans. Hartwig currently employees about 50 people and we write about $75 million in annualized premium.  Our Client's businesses are diverse and we do write many local Contractors, Homebuilders, Remodelers, Plumping, A/C & Heating Contractors, Suppliers, Developers and Property Owners. We represent many different insurance companies, and would welcome to opportunity to see if we can be of benefit to you and your business
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2010 Officers

President
James Licciardi

Vice President
Patrick Leonard

Treasurer
Fernando Arriola

Secretary
Scott Morse

Immediate Past President
Wes Wyman

2010 Board of Directors

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
Roy Olsen

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The following members were up for renewal June 30, 2010. Call the HBA today to renew your membership!
Affinity Building Systems, LLC, Alan Homes, Armbruster Construction Company, Inc., Bertel Construction, LLC, Big Dawg Home Improvement, C & V Contractors, Carlile Electric, Inc., Citywide Development Services, Clayton Homes, Complete Flooring, LLC, Dash Lumber & Supply, David Brown Builder, DeJesus Construction Co., Inc, Forest Isle Apt, Frericks Custom Homes LLC, Hal Collums, Hernandez Construction Company, Home Creations, Inc., Jaroy Construction, Inc., Kinglew Investments, Inc., L. C. Zeringue Builders, Le'Nouveau Construction Co., LLC, Levet Homes, LLC, Lightell Construction, Lumber Liquidators, Meland Construction, Inc., Muller Painting LLC, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, Nuschler & Orleans Plumbing, Palm Doctor LLC, Personal Touch Janitorial Service, R. S. Heaslip Construction, Ray Bordelon, Rebecca Livaudais Graphic Designer, Renaissance Renovations, LLC, Square One & Associates, Terry Tedesco, Inc., Walker & Dunlop, Wire Wright Electric, Zodiac Electric, Inc.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
UPCOMING HBA EVENTS
2010 Fishing RodeoJuly 9 - 10, 2010
Wess Wyman Memorial Fishing Rodeo

Bayou Bienvenue
Chalmette, LA



Home & Interior Design ShowSeptember 17-19, 2010
Ernest Morial Convention Center

www.neworleanshomeanddesignshow.com
Golf BallOctober 5, 2010
Fall Golf Tournament

English Turn Country Club




Flyer & Registration to be Distributed Soon!

Contact Lauren if Interested in Sponsoring or Participating
504.837.2700 or [email protected]
HBA Staff Contacts

Jon Luther, Executive Vice President
Kathy Barthelemy, Multifamily Council & 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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We are excited to announce the 2010 Features Schedule:
Fall 2010 HQ: Remodelers Issue
Winter 2010 HQ: Sales & Marketing Issue

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