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May 2011
Emerging Issues

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Updates from Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council - Provided by Randy Noel, LSUCCC Member

*NEW FEATURE: This publication will provide brief re-caps of our monthly HBA-GNO board meetings, in order for our membership to be better informed on critical housing industry issues.

April 2011 Board of Directors Minutes 

May 2011 Calendar of Events

All Events at HBA Office Unless Otherwise Noted

3) Associates        8:30 am

3) Membership        9:30 am

3) MFC Mem Committee     10:30am

3) Remodelers Council    12:00 pm

4-6) LHBA Legislative Days, Baton Rouge

11) MFC Ed             9:30am

11) Education Committee    10:30 am

11) Executive Committee    11:30 am

12) Zephyrs Night        7:00pm 

13)  MFC Exec Committee    12:00pm

17) Board of Directors    4:00 pm

18-21) NAHB Spring Board, Washington, DC

26) Crescent City Green    12:00 pm

30) Memorial Day        Office Closed

 

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


Estimating for Builders & Remodelers *

Tuesday, May 10, 9am-5pm
$200 Members / $300 Non-Members
Designations: CGR, CGB, CGA

 
Construction Contracts & Law *  

Thursday, May 12, 9am-5pm
$200 Members / $300 Non-Members
Designations: CGR, CGB, CGA

* REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 6 - We must have at least 11 people registered to hold each class.  

 

EPA Lead RRP Rule: Certified Renovator Training

Thursday, May 19, 8:30am-4:30pm

$225 - Class Size Limited to 12, First-Come First-Served 

 


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

Roy Olsen Remodelers Council
Roy Olsen, 2011 Chair

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 3rd @ 12pm, HBA Office

 

Springtime is when most homeowners make plans to remodel their homes - that's why NAHB has National Remodel Monthdeclared May as National Home Remodeling Month! Join us at our monthly roundtable on Tuesday to discuss how participation in your local Remodelers Council can help you and your business!  


Floyd SimeonCrescent City Green Council
Floyd Simeon, 2011 Chair

 
Next Meeting: Thursday, May 26th @ 12:00pm, HBA Office

 

At the April meeting, we had the opportunity to review the Energy Smart program, as well as the Silver Level of the National Green Building Standard as we continue to review the program requirements. We were also happy to hear an informative presentation from a local Elkay representative about the green features and options within their line of stainless steel sinks. Many thanks to our meeting sponsor Ferguson! Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 26th at 12pm. Please contact Alex to RSVP or if you are interested in sponsoring. We hope to see you there! 

Tammy SchindlerMultifamily Council
Tammy Schindler, 2011 Chair

Get involved with us by joining the MFC Education Committee or the Membership Committee!

 

MFC Membership Committee - May 3rd @ 10:30am

MFC Education Committee -  May 11th @ 9:30am 

Both Meetings at the HBA Office 

 

The MFC has had a fantastic first quarter and prepared to make the second even better!!  Just a brief recap, we had another positive Month for Multi- family Stocks. During the month of March MFSI rose more than 26 points which puts us up more than 43% over the last 12 months. The total number of renters is up about one million on a year over year basis to 37.7 million!

 

This quarter, we will resume with additional Management and Maintenance education courses in June & July with Landlord Tenant Relations by Marie Moore of Sher, Garner, LLP, Tax Credit Compliance Education by Kate Fairchild of NDC Real Estate Management, Basic Flooring Maintenance by Flooring Depot & Commercial Floors, Basic Electrical by Phil Hoffman of Hoffman Homes & Brian Mills of Ronald L. Mills, Inc., and Leasing Consultants can be Techies too by Apartment Finder.

 

Finally, with all of that being said, there is only one thing left to do, and that's relax, kick back, and cool off with our Margaritaville Social coming up this summer, so stay tuned for details!!

Mike LeCorgne

Associates Council

Mike LeCorgne, 2011 Chair

Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 3rd @ 8:30am, HBA Office

 

 

Thank you to the 400+ members who came out to the Crawfish Boil last week! This year's event was a great success, and the weather could not have been better! Check out a few of the candid shots from the party here.

 

Now it's onward and upward, toward the 2011 Wess Wyman Memorial Fishing Rodeo in Venice. Registration opened at the Boil. Everyone who signed up on Thursday was entered to have one night's stay at Cypress Cove covered by 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. Congratulations to Steve Wobbema of Quality Home Repair of LA, LLC!   

Click here for the Fishing Rodeo registration. 

Tony LicciardiLegislative Committee
Anthony Licciardi, 2011 Chair  






The Legislative Committee has just completed a review of the bills for the current legislative session. Stay tuned for details on issues relevant to our industry as the bills move forward! We will send out updates and announcements if any action is needed. We would also like to congratulate Jefferson Parish Assessor Tom Capella on his recent victory as an an HBA-endorsed candidate.

Helmut MundtMembership Committee
Helmut Mundt, 2011 Chair

Next Committee Meeting: Tuesday, May 3rd @ 9:30am, HBA Office




Next General Membership Meeting: Zephyrs Night!

May 12 @ 7pm in the Coors Light Party Shack

Contact Kathy for Tickets

 

Membership is UP!! We have some serious momentum now with regard to membership development with a multilayered campaign of programs currently running. First, we implemented the membership retention "Touch" program whereby we reach out to new and existing members via email and direct mail. Next, a prospect direct mail campaign that targets newly licensed builders. Additionally, the SIF's VIP program which targets non-member builders by paying their 1st year dues. This campaign has been working very well, and yielding great results just in time for the NAHB membership drive in May.

This year's theme: "Poker!" Stay tuned for more details on how to win in this year's membership drive and some great prizes. Second Quarter, we will be stepping up our membership campaign efforts by targeting non-member associates as well, more details soon!

In This Issue
Calendar of Events
Education Calendar
Committee & Council Updates
In Remembrance of Curtis Eichman
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How to Post your own Classifieds Listing  

Associate Spotlight
Shane Finley,
Klumb Lumber Products
Shane Finley 

(228) 324-1819 � [email protected] 

www.klumblumber.com 

 

As a leading wholesale distributor of lumber, building materials and specialty products, Klumb Lumber Company is committed to delivering the best value to our dealers and industrial customers throughout the Southeastern United States. With five decentralized Distribution Centers you receive your orders when you want them and where you need them. Whether you are in Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee or the Florida panhandle, our extensive inventory makes it easier for you to service your contractors in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Our International Division exports to customers worldwide and imports specialty wood products from Europe and South America.

 

Shane Finley has been with Klumb for 15 years, and brought Klumb into the HBA membership in 2009. Shane serves on the HBA Board of Directors, Associates Council, and is a co-chair of the Wess Wyman Memorial Fishing Rodeo this year.

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

Jo Ann Kostik

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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In Remembrance of Curtis Eichman  

The home building industry continues to say goodbye to its World War II veterans. Recently an icon in our association passed away, Curtis Eichman. He was 83. Curtis participated in the association till his passing. Even though he was 83 he continued to mentor young builders. Curtis was President of the HBAGNO in possibly its worst of times. When he was President mortgage rates were 17% and construction rates were 21%!. This seems to make our current recession pale in comparison. He lobbied the State and Federal lawmakers annually and is famous for telling "jumping" Jim Jefers, who changed parties changing the balance from Republican to Democratic, to drop dead. This won him a visit from the Capital Police but made him a legend in Louisiana Home Builders lobbying lore. He spoke his mind as this generation did and the current generation of leaders learned a lot from him. One other tradition for Curtis was he always adjourned the board of directors meeting of the HBAGNO.  At the end of the business every President recognized him at which time he would say " Mr. President, I move we adjourn." Well he has made the last motion to adjourn and now enjoys his eternal reward for all his work for our industry. He will be sorely missed.  

Contributed by Randy Noel, Reve, Inc. 

We'd Hate to See You Go!
The following members were up for renewal April 31, 2011
It's not too late - Call the HBA today to renew your membership! 

Alexander Home Improvement, All Star Insulation, All Things New Construction LLC, Arc Welding Service, Armstrong Cabinet Products, Boss Lady Flooring, Inc., Branch Consulting Assoc., LLC, Ciara Homes LLC, CMM Woodworks, Crescent City Painting & Drywall, CRM Builders, LLC. Dutel Traditional Homes, Exquisite Homes, LLC, Factory Direct Installations, Farthing Electric, Floorco, Inc., G. R. Construction & Renovation, LLC, Gary Willis, Glenwood Builders, H.P.B., Inc., Hoffman Custom Built Homes, LLC, Hughes Brothers & Associates, J. Ridolfo Construction, James Hardie Building Products, JesusJ. Elizabeth, LLC, John Ward Electric, Johnny's Seafood, Jose Santos Construction, Inc., Laborde Construction Co., Inc., Louisiana Lumber, Inc., National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, Pemar Properties, LLC, Remodeling By Neil, Sweeney Restoration, LLC, Viking Construction Group LLC, Viola Homes, Windows by Design, Wolfman Construction Company, Zorro Fencing, LLC   

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
UPCOMING HBA EVENTS
ZephyrsHBA Family Night with the Zephyrs
Thursday, May 12 @ 7pm

Tickets : $36

Email Kathy for Details : [email protected] 

 POH LogoParade of Homes June 11-12 & 18-19
 Parade of Homes Website

 

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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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