October 2010
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Emerging Issues
Updates from Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council (Scroll to Bottom of Builder Resources Page)
Provided by Randy Noel, 2009 LSUCCC Chair
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October 2010 Calendar of Events
All Events at HBA Office Unless Otherwise Noted
5 Fall Golf
Tournament 9am
English Turn Country Club
6 Associates/Membership 8:30 am
6 Remodelers
Council 12:00 pm
7 Sales
& Marketing Council 11:00
am
13 Crescent City Green Trip to "Going Up, Going Green"
13 Education
Committee 2:00 pm
13 Executive
Committee 3:30 pm
14 Multifamily
Council 12:00 pm
19 Board
of Directors 4:00 pm
20-22 LHBA Fall Board, Lafayette
28 Crescent City Green 12:00 pm
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Committee & Council Updates
 Remodelers Council
Fernando Arriola, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 6 @ 12pm
Location: Ferguson Warehouse, 901 S. Labarre Road, Metairie
The Remodelers Council is excited to launch our Community Service Task Force, in an effort to bring our members together for the greater good! We're still in the planning stages, but look forward to getting the program off the ground!
All renovators!
Don't forget, the EPA extended the deadline to sign up for a Certified Renovator class to September 30 - and you must take that class by December 31. Click Here to view a list of classes offered around the state.
In addition, companies must register with the EPA as a Certified Firmby October 1.
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 Crescent City Green Council
Toni Wendel, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 13th @ 1-5pm* SPECIAL DATE & TIME
The
Crescent City Green Building Council enjoyed an excellent September meeting, in
which sponsor Joule Energy lead an in-depth discussion of the mechanics and
finances of solar energy options. We look forward to continuing to work with
them to share valuable information on this important field.
We are very excited
to announce our upcoming October meeting, where we will be chartering a bus to
Gonzales to visit CRBA member Roy Domangue's "Going Up, Going Green"
demonstration project. This is your opportunity to "see inside the
walls" of a green home, and to ask a builder your toughest questions!
SPACE IS LIMITED, RSVP WITH ALEX TODAY!
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 Multifamily Council
Peter Young, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Friday, November 12th @ 6pm - Zenith Awards
Location: Chateau Bourbon
The Multifamily Council is getting ready for its long awaited Registered in Apartment Management (RAM) Designation program coming up on Oct 12-14. If you are in property management, or are aspiring to be in property management, this is the perfect Professional Designation for you! We are excited to be bringing this designation back online and will continue to have this annually, possible bi-annually starting in 2011. At this year's RAM course we are hosting a national speaker, Brenda Asbury McClain, who has over 25 years of multifamily expertise. Additionally, we are bringing in Agent Darrell Berry of the State Attorney General's office, and Katherine Hoover with Jefferson Parish to teach the Fair Housing Act and ADA compliance segment of the course. If you are interested in taking this course it has been approved for 6 Real Estate Credits hours, or if you are interested in taking the Fair Housing segment independently of the RAM course, it has also been approved for 4 Real Estate Credit Hours. Please call Kathy for information or go online to our education page www.home-builders.org
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 Associates Council
Mike LeCorgne, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 6 @ 8:30am
HBA Office
Associates, you will hear more about this in my HQ column, but I'd like to talk about the importance of Build-PAC. Associates typically represent about one-half to
two thirds of a local HBA, yet when it comes time to fighting for the
preservation of our industry, only 10% or less make any financial contribution
in this regard. I challenge each and every one of the associates with this
associate to match my $100 contribution to Build-PAC. If you can't INVEST $100
in your livelihood, you might be in the wrong business. We are in a fight for
our survival, and EVERYONE needs to help, not just a few. If you really can't
afford $100, commit to a lesser amount, that you can manage, but commit, commit
The Golf Tournament Committee has been working hard and is ready to host this year's event at English Turn Country Club on Tuesday, October 5. Anyone wanting to come and join the fun by playing, sponsoring, volunteering, or just hanging out, CLICK HERE to download the registration form!
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 Legislative Committee
Anthony Licciardi, 2010 Chair
The Legislative Committee recently completed Candidate
Forums for several upcoming races. Candidates up for Jefferson Parish School
Board, Louisiana Senate District 2, and the Louisiana 5th Circuit Court of Appeals were
interviewed, and we have chosen to endorse the following candidates:
Senate District 2: Cynthia Willard-Lewis
5th Circuit Court of Appeals: Judge Jude Gravois
Jefferson
Parish School
Board:
District I: Victoria Goldstein
Districts II & III: Unopposed
District IV, V & VI: No Recommendation
District VII: Mark Jacobs
District VIII: Mike Delesdernier
District IX: Sandy Denapolis
PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 8TH!
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 Membership Committee
Riley Babin, 2010 Chair
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 6 @ 8:30am
HBA Office
The membership committee held its most recent General Membership Meeting at the WWII museum in the warehouse district in New Orleans. WOW! What a fantastic turnout we had with over 90 members in attendance. Not only was this a fantastic venue with outstanding food by New Orleans' own Chef John Besh, but we had also had a very positive presentation on economic development by the President of the New Orleans City Council, Mr. Arnie Fielkow. The biggest treat of all was real-life, candid stories told by the 4 WWII Heroes that call themselves the A-Team. Additionally, we were honored by a guest of Phil Hoffman's, Mr. Murphy Laiche, who was in his full Marine dress who gave us his personal story and perspectives on his experience was a WWII hero. What a fabulous event this was!! We will be back next year on Dec 7 - a significant date for Americans in WWII. Don't miss it!! We would also like to thank our Sponsors again for helping to make this event possible: Southland Plumbing & Lighting, Kohler, Southern Forest Products Association, Yellawood and Sequoia Outdoor Supply.
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MEMBER ACHIEVEMENTS
Let us know what you're up to!
We'd love to brag about your achievements here!
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Associate Spotlight
David Gaspard
Floorco, Inc.
DIRECT TO THE TRADE
David is pictured here at the
MARDI GRAS themed Associates Council meeting in February 2010.
5729 B Salmen Street
Harahan, LA 70123
Phone: (985) 809-3000
Fax: (504) 733-7906
Floorco, Inc. Direct to the Trade began in 2002 as a floor
covering store devoted to the trade professional. The concept is to offer the
best selection at the best price to builders, contractors, remodelers, interior
designers and property managers. David Gaspard, owner of Floorco, believes that
getting involved with the trade professionals through trade associations is the
best marketing available. "I felt and have been successful at marketing to my
target market using trade associations such as the HBA of Greater New Orleans"
says David. He adds "But joining is not enough. You have to become a partner
with the trade members in the association. Devoting your time and efforts to
the betterment of the industry and the association is vital to the success of
your marketing to the trade members!"
By maximizing his membership in the HBAGNO, David has
accomplished many of his goals. In his 6 years as a member, he has been
appointed to the Board of Directors for the past 4 years, Associate Council
Chairperson for 1 term, Vice chair of the Associate Council for 2 terms,
Associate Council Louisiana HBA appointee for 2 terms and currently is the
HBAGNO National Association of Home Builders Associate Council Board of
Directors appointee. "My potential customers, the builders in this association,
take note of who shows up to the meetings and puts forth the effort to make the
association viable" he says. "This provides my company with business
opportunities and personal relationships with the builders that I may not have
had if I wasn't so involved!"
Floorco was the first to sign on as a "Signature Sponsor". "I
love the Signature Sponsorship Program" he says. "I pay one reasonable fee and
my company is represented at every function this association has. I would
advise all associates to take a hard look at the program" he adds.
Look David up some time or corner him at any function to
find out how you can "Get Involved". "The opportunities are there, you just
have to put forth the effort" he says, as he moves on to the next HBAGNO event!
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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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We'd Hate to See You Go!
The following members were up for renewal September 30, 2010.
It's not too late - Call the HBA today to renew your membership!
A - Cool A/C Service, LLC, Acadian Metals of Harvey, Armada Contracting, LLC, Berthelot Construction Services, Blair Dupre Painting & Decorating, Brian Martinez Contracting Services, Brooks Carpet, Calhoun Contractors, Carpenter's Complete, Inc., Chauvin Builders, LLC, Coldwell Banker TEC, Realtors, Decorator Shoppe, First Contact Electric, Inc., JAG Housing Solutions, Juan Valladares, LCR - The Plumbing Warehouse, M & R Disposal Services, Inc., Mito's Painting, Mold Proof Louisiana, New Orleans Painting, Outdoor Specialties, Inc., Plaisance Builders, Inc., Quality Siding, Inc., River Ridge Construction, Road Home Investments, Royal Crest Construction, S & A Construction L.L.C., Signature Homes Inc, Strohmeyer Furniture Co., Inc., Tevye Cruz
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
UPCOMING HBA EVENTS
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 October 5, 2010
Fall Golf TournamentEnglish Turn Country Club |
December 3, 2010 Hornets Night at the Hive7pm, Hornets vs. New York Knicks
New Orleans ArenaDetails to come! Sponsorships Available
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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:
Fall
2010 HQ: Remodelers Issue
Winter 2010 HQ: Sales & Marketing Issue
Click Here for Details and Submitter Deadlines
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