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January 2011
Happy New Year!
Emerging Issues

2009 LA State Uniform Construction Code with Amendments to become effective January 1, 2011
*Code Official, Michael Wich, will be speaking at the December 2nd CE class on pertinent code change.

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

January 2011 Calendar of Events
All Events at HBA Office Unless Otherwise Noted

5    Remodelers Council @ 12:00 pm
5    MFC Education Committee @ 1:00pm
6    Associates Council @ 8:30 am
6   
Membership @ 9:30 am  
6    MFC Membership Committee @ 10:30am
6    Parade of Homes Committee @ 2pm
12-15    International Builders Show
             Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
18    New Member Orientation @ 8:30 am
18    Education Committee @ 10:30 am
18    Executive Committee @ 3:00 pm
18    Board of Directors @ 4:00 pm
19    MFC Member Meeting Cafe East @ 12:00 pm
20    Crescent City Green @ 12:00 pm
20    2011 Housing Forecast @ 5:30 pm
East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon
26-28    LHBA Board Meetings, Lake Charles

January 2011 Education Calendar
All Classes held at HBA Office unless otherwise noted,
Contact Lauren to find out what classes you need to complete your Designation!

2011 Annual Housing Forecast
Thursday, January 20, 5:30-7:30pm 2 CE
Free for HBA Members

Basic Plumbing
Wednesday, January 26, 12-2pm 2 CE
$15 HBA Members / $30 Non-Members

Click Here to View Full 2011 Education Schedule
Committee & Council Updates

Roy Olsen Remodelers Council
Roy Olsen, 2011 Chair

Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 5 @ 12pm
Location: HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie
As 2011 begins, the Remodelers Council is excited about all the things we've got planned! We've developed a Task Force to partner with a local agency to assist in community service in order to give back to the cities we call home.
We've also appointed our Vice-Chair, Steve Wobbema, as the representative to the HBA Education Committee to advocate for more classes geared toward the remodeling industry. We will also be continuing with our Lead Paint Round Tables, as well as scheduling such open discussions for any other issues that may arise in the coming year in our industry.
I'd like to invite any HBA member who has not been to a Remodelers Council meeting to come to the next one to see what we're all about. They are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 12pm - locations vary, so be sure to check with the HBA!
Floyd SimeonCrescent City Green Council
Floyd Simeon, 2011 Chair

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 20th @ 12:00pm
Location: HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road

Last month the Crescent City Green Council, led by Chairman Floyd Simeon, kicked off the year with a fabulous Holiday Happy Hour at the Bulldog Mid-City. The meeting, which was sponsored by new members River City Air, provided an excellent opportunity for members to get energized about the council and its many upcoming activities planned in the new year. We invite all HBA members to attend our next meeting on Thursday, January 20th, where we will be outlining many of the goals we hope to achieve in the coming months. We hope to see you there!
Tammy SchindlerMultifamily Council
Tammy Schindler, 2011 Chair

Next Meeting: Wednesday, January 19th
Location: Cafe East, 4628 Rye Street, Metairie

The Multifamily Council is gearing up for the 2011 year with its first membership meeting luncheon, January, 19 @ the Caf� East in Metairie. You won't want to miss this one.... We are bringing in an expert from the LSU Ag Center's Department of Entomology, Professor, Gregg Henderson, to inform us about the recent "Bed Bugs" epidemic. Sponsored by Benny Montalbano of Orkin.


We welcome Tammy Schindler of Beechgrove Claiborne Homes as our 2011 MFC Chair!!


Have a Happy and Safe New Year!

Mike LeCorgneAssociates Council
Mike LeCorgne, 2011 Chair

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 6 @ 8:30am
Location: HBA Office, 2424 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie

The Associates Council is already off to a running start with 1/2 of our dates set for the major HBA networking events, and committee chairs assigned for all! It is definitely an exciting time to participate in the Associates Council - We'd love to see you at the next council meeting!
Tony LicciardiLegislative Committee
Anthony Licciardi, 2011 Chair






Happy New Year!
Helmut MundtMembership Committee
Helmut Mundt, 2011 Chair

Next Committee Meeting: Thursday, January 6 @ 9:30am, HBA Office




New Member Orientation (Open to all HBA Members!):
Tuesday, January 18th @ 8:30am
Holiday Inn, 2261 N. Causeway Blvd

Next General Membership Meeting:
Wednesday, February 23rd @ 5:30pm

Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar, 1004 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan

The Membership Committee 2011 is very excited to announce that we have a New Member Orientation coming up on Jan 18th at the Holiday Inn, Metairie. Come out and get to know your fellow new members and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. We will go over all of the new member benefits for 2011, and share with you how to get the most out of your HBA membership. We encourage not only our new members, but all HBA members to join us for breakfast.
We encourage all members to join the membership committee and help us shape your HBA Chapter, by getting involve at the grassroots level. We meet immediately after the Associates Council, monthly, first meeting, Jan 6 9:30am at the HBA. Call or stop by the HBA and see Kathy for more information.


We Welcome Helmut Mundt as our 2011 Membership Committee Chair!!! Happy New Year!

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In This Issue
Calendar of Events
Education Calendar
Committee & Council Updates
Associate Spotlight
Katie Palazzo
New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles Magazine
Katie Palazzo
www.myneworleans.com
For more than 10 years, New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles has delivered award- winning, unbiased editorial coverage, showcasing the finest homes and retailers in this niche marketplace.  New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles is one of Renaissance Publishing's flagship properties, playing an important role in the New Orleans' home and shelter marketplace like no other publication.
New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles continues its association with the premier home and garden events and shows in the metropolitan area.  As in the past, promotional issues of New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles will be distributed at these events to reach all those individuals who are in the market for immediate home-related purchases.
In 2011, you will see three editions of New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles, in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
Renaissance Publishing is committed to being the magazine publishing leader with the highest-quality magazines in New Orleans. In addition to New Orleans Homes and Lifestyles, Renaissance Publishing's nearly 30 talented, hardworking employees produce New Orleans Magazine, Louisiana Life, St. Charles Avenue and New Orleans Bride, along with numerous contract and specialty titles. All these properties can be found on the Web site www.myneworleans.com. 
2011 Officers

President
Patrick Leonard

Vice President
Fernando Arriola

Treasurer
Scott Morse

Secretary
Brian Mills

Immediate Past President
James Licciardi

2011 Board of Directors
Steve Albert
John Arms
Brent Couture
Ric Darling
Shane Finley
David Gaspard
Joe Guidry
Phil Hoffman
Max Johnson
Pierre Lanaux
Bruce Layburn
Michael LeCorgne
Anthony Licciardi
Dennis Maggio
Randy Noel
Roy Olsen
Tammy Schindler
Floyd Simeon
Lynda Nugent-Smith
Zachary Tyson
Wes Wyman
Peter Young
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The following members were up for renewal December 31, 2010.
It's not too late - Call the HBA today to renew your membership!

4M Construction, A-AAA Key Mini Storage, Africk Construction LLC, Albert Construction Co., Brown Rice Marketing, Chet Doll's Remodeling, Christopher Homes, Inc., CJD Construction LLC, Colmex Construction, Dew Enterprises of Orleans, L.L.C., Ellis Construction, Encore Homes LLC, Finishing Touch By Gary, First Insurance Agency, Freddy Andino, Gandolfi & Associates, Inc., Grande Pointe Properties, LLC, Herbert Lang, Howard Eymard Homes, Independent Insurance Associates, LA Pavers, LLC, Lanaux Construction, Mario's Home Improvement Services, Inc., MidSouth Developers of Louisiana Inc., New Beginnings Enterprises L.L.C., Owens & Sons, Inc., PAR Contractors, Inc., Paul Hyde, Inc., Pontchartrain Construction Services, Premier Property & Construction, Quality Siding & Home Improvement, Inc., Renovation Space LLC, Riverside Used Auto Parts, Inc. dba TDRT Entprises, Rogers Drywall, Ronney McIntyre, Stark Truss Company, Inc., Titan of Louisiana Inc., Tropical Enclosure, Inc.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
UPCOMING HBA EVENTS
New Orleans HH&G Showome & Garden Show
March 17-20, 2011
Ernest Morial Convention Center
www.NewOrleansHomeShows.com
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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