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May 8, 2008                                                              "Building Better Communities Together"
HBA Retreat & Golf Classic 
For the second year in a row the HBA of Chester/Delaware Counties has taken home the coveted Myrtle Beach Trophy after winning the 2008 Golf Classic. For pictures from the retreat go to www.builderpa.com

NEWS

News from NAHB
-It doesn't cost much to put your house on an energy diet. In fact, remodeling to improve energy efficiency may pay for itself with immediate savings on energy and water bills. May is Home Remodeling Month, and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers is shining a spotlight on  the financial incentives of remodeling and offering suggestions for home renovation projects that provide the best return on investment. More...
 

Green Building Task Force

The Green Building Task Force will be holding their first meeting Thursday, May 15, 8:30am. If you are interested in participating please contact Mike McGee at the HBA office, (610) 692-7733 or email mikem@builderpa.com

EVENTS/PROGRAMS

2008 HBA Membership Drive
The HBA needs you to volunteer to recruit new members!
 
Kick off Party- May 19th, Duffer's Tavern, 5:30-6:30pm
 
Phone-a-Thon: Shifts available Tuesday May 20th & Wednesday May 21st
 
Shifts: 8-10am, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm
 
If you are interested in helping recruit new members please contact Kira Barbieri at the HBA offices (610) 692-7733.
Incentives will be offered to those who recruit the most new members.
 
Upcoming Events/Programs:
*Designing for Occupant Comfort- May 14th
 
*HBA Bowl- May 14th, Frazer Lanes 
 
* Score on the Search Engines: Learn the top 5 ways to get in the game on Google-May 21st
 
*Avoiding Litigation Through Good Contracts- May 28th
 
*HBA General Membership Meeting- June 18th, The Old Mill at Rose Valley.
 
Register for these and all events at www.builderpa.com

Newly Scheduled Programs/Events

* HBA Spring Golf Outing- June 9th, Hartefeld National 
 
*2008 PAC Fundraiser-June 26th, The Dilworthtown Inn
 
*Value Engineering of Single Family Home Structural Systems: Guidelines to Maximizing Economy-  TBD
 
 
HBA is Looking for Bands!Band
The HBA is looking for bands to play at the 2nd Annual Battle of the HBA Bands, July 9, 2008. Four spots are available, no audition necessary, please contact the HBA offices if you are interested (610) 692-7733. Bands are selected on a first come first serve basis.
 

Advertise in the All New HBA Connections Magazine!

Take full advantage of the latest marketing opportunities for your business through your membership in The Homebuilders Association of Chester & Delaware Counties.
With state-of-the-art editorial and a brand new format, you'll be seen in the best light by the people buying your services, within your service area. 
 
ACT NOW!
Buy an HBA website advertising spot, now available packaged with Connection advertisements, to save you even more money. By combining print with web visibility, you'll access many more potential customers plus create an identity associated with an award-winning organization.
 
Print and return the rate sheet or contact Gay Currie at 215-491-7314 or by email gay@eppsadvertising.com for more information. DEADLINE: May 19th
 
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This Week at the HBA: 

*May 14th- Designing for Occupant Comfort
 
*May 14th-HBA Bowl
 
*May 21st-Score on the Search Engines
 
*May 28th-Avoiding Litigation through Good Contracts
 
 
Register for these Events at www.builderpa.com
 
In This Issue
News from NAHB
Green Building Task Force
2008 HBA Membership Drive
Welcome New Members
Join Our Mailing List
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SPECIAL THANKS!

The HBA would like to thank, AJACS Painting, Mingioni Construction, Bob Wagner's Flooring America and Advanced Mold Diagnostic for generously donating their time and resources to help repair the damaged HBA conference room.  
 
 
Communications News:

- The HBA is encouraging its members to submit articles of interest to be posted on the HBA website. If you have an article please contact Kira Barbieri (610) 692-7733 or email kirab@builderpa.com
 
 
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Welcome New Members!
 


The HBA would like to welcome the following new members.
 
ASSOCIATE
Paul Ladnor
The Brandywine Guild, Inc
(610) 293-1320
 
Anthony Bisicchia
Kerrs Building Materials
(215) 735-9964
 
Jeremy Harris
James Hardie Building Products
(215) 237-1687
 
Sal Liberi
Liberi Construction Group, Inc.
(610) 578-0837
 
Joseph Standen Jr.
Leggette, Brashears & Graham, Inc.
(610) 430-7764
 
Nicholas Gibboni
Warner Benefits, Inc
(610) 687-0096
 
Robert McLaughlin
ServiceMark
(610) 719-8292
 
Ned Trautman
Cosella-Dorken Products, Inc
(905) 563-3255
 
John Harper
Fanelli, Harley, Harper & Associates, LTD
(610) 995-9100
 
Colleen Akins
O'Malley Moving & Storage
(610) 604-5201
 
AFFILIATE
John Mahoney
Kaplin, Stewart, Meloff, Reiter & Stein
(610) 941-2503
 
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Kira Barbieri
HBA of Chester/Delaware Counties