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Thank you to our dedicated sponsor,
SCANA Energy
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HBAG Spring Board
Callaway Gardens
April 28 & 29, 2015
HBAG Fall Board
Loews Atlanta Hotel
Sept. 24 & 25, 2015
*The 2015 Legislative session began Monday, January 12th. GAC Meetings are tentatively scheduled for Thursdays at 11 am at the HBAG office while the Georgia General Assembly is in session. Check for a meeting notice in your email or call the HBAG office. Click here to view legislative updates and for more information regarding the 2015 session.
Be sure to check out the latest edition of the Georgia Builder on the Georgia Builder website here
HBAG's magazine has added a digital component. Hard copies will still be distributed.
The 2015 Resource Guide is online!
The HBAG membership directory is now available on the HBAG website. Click here to view the 2015 Resource Guide.
2014-2015
HBAG Leadership
Vice President
Neal Davis
Lamar Smith
Vice President/Secretary
Bobby Cleveland
Immediate Past President
Rob DeRieux
Associate Vice President
Amanda Roland
GEOC President
Mary Mardis
Area Associate Directors
Area I (Greater Atlanta)
Heather Bounds
Area II (Bartow, Dalton, Fannin, Gilmer, Gordon, Paulding, Rome, Westside)-
Corey Minshew
Area III (Barrow, North GA, Jackson County, Northeast, Georgia Mountain)-
Carol Stone
Area IV (Columbus, Midwest, West)-
Lonnie Williams
Area V (Athens, Augusta, Lake Oconee, Newton County)-
Judy Malcom
Area VI (Middle Georgia)-
Amanda Roland
Area VII (Albany, South GA)-
Vicky Biles
Area VIII (Golden Isles, Savannah, Statesboro)-
Tara Mincey
HBAG Member Rebate Program
No one likes to leave money on the table. So, what would you think if you could get a rebate for your loyalty to many of the nation's leading product suppliers? Well, now you can! HBAG's Member Rebate Program increases your bottom line. For the minimal effort of informing us about the home construction products you use and when you close on a home or project, you'll be putting money back in your pocket. Both Builder and Remodeler companies, no matter how large or small, qualify for the program, and you are not required to use products from every manufacturer. For more information and to register click here.
*Don't forget the Q4'14 Rebate Claim deadline is now March 4th!
The program has recently added a customized excel sheet to help make your claiming process a bit easier! Be sure to check it out! The claim form can be found here.
Like the Member Rebate Program Facebook page for updates and reminders!
Quick Links
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Become a Sponsor of HBAG
Home Builders Association of Georgia
3015 Camp Creek Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30344 Phone: (404) 763-2453 Fax: (404) 559-1531
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REMINDER: Lewis Cenker Scholarship Application Deadline
Due to unforeseen weather conditions throughout the state last week, the deadline for the 2015/2016 Lewis Cenker Scholarship applications has been extended until Thursday, March 5th, 2015. Visit the HBAG website or call the HBAG office at 404-763-2453 for more information regarding the scholarship and for copies of the contribution forms and scholarship application form.
The Lewis Cenker Scholarship fund is a non-profit organization created in 1977 by HBAG to honor the late Lewis B. Cenker - an outstanding Georgian and a national industry leader. Scholarships are awarded to qualified students seeking a career directly related to the home building industry.
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The following have established special funds by making substantial contributions:
Mark Herbert Family Fund
Ray M. Wright Fund
Bill and Barbara Beazley Fund
Jack Bowles Family Fund
John H. Cowart Family Foundation, Inc. Fund
Dan & Beverly Saye Fund
John Wieland Fund
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
Lewis Cenker was an Atlanta builder and lawyer who served as President of NAHB (the National Association of Home Builders) in 1974. He is the only Georgian to have served in that position. He was a founding member of HBAG in 1955. He was President of the Home Builders Association of Atlanta in 1960 and served as President of HBAG in 1969.
AWARDS/FUNDING
Awards will be made in an amount established by the Trustees of the Fund. Funding is obtained by contributions from local home builders associations and individual members. Donations may be in the form of cash, bonds, stock, real estate, etc. Individual, family or company funds may be set up within the Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund and will be designated as special funds. Special named and recognized funds require a minimum contribution of $35,000. This amount is set by the Trustees of the Fund. All local home builders associations are encouraged to make annual contributions to set up a special named fund. Donations may be made with the stipulation that they are for endowment purposes only, and they shall not be disbursed. Currently, 5% of the value of assets at year end determines the amount of scholarship funds that will be disbursed in the following fiscal year.
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Join HBAG at the 2015 CEFGA Career Expo
March 26 & 27, 2015
The 2015 Career Expo is the Southeast's largest career exploration event designed for middle, high school, and college students. More than 7,000 attendees are anticipated and more than 300 employers and dozens of colleges and universities, representing seven career clusters.
HBAG will be a part of the Architecture and Construction career cluster. The solution to the skilled worker shortage and the construction industry's future workforce will be there. Come find new talent to grow your company or engage in the opportunity to brand your product or service. Want to recruit the top young construction students in Georgia? As one of the top Career Tech Student Organizations in Georgia, SkillsUSA attracts skilled, motivated, dedicated students from all over the state. They are the best in Georgia. Looking for product exposure and branding with students, teachers or other companies? More than half of students enrolled in construction training and attending the expo will one day pursue a career in the construction industry.
Put your product in the hands of teachers and students who will use and share it with their peers in schools all over Georgia. Plus, with more than 300 companies and 800 industry professionals, the business to business networking is some of the best in the state. If your company provides products or services or is seeking new talent, the 2015 CareerExpo and SkillsUSA State Championships is for you!
Registration is $14 per attendee and includes a hard hat, safety glasses, & a boxed lunch.
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
Atlanta, GA 30337
Thursday, March 26- 9-4
Friday, March 27- 9-2
For more information and to register visit www.cefga.org.
*If you are interested in volunteering at the event, please contact Kailey Murphy at kmurphy@hbag.org or 404-763-2453.
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2015 Spring Board Meeting Registration Now Open
2015 HBAG Spring Meeting
Date: April 28 & 29, 2015
Cost: $25 per attendee
Location: The Lodge & Spa at Callaway Gardens
4500 Southern Pine Drive
Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822
The 2015 HBAG Spring Board Meeting is right around the corner! In addition to committee meetings and the Board of Directors Meeting, there will be many opportunities to earn continuing education credits, and a Welcome Reception. Please register with HBAG today and be sure to call the Lodge at Spa at Callaway Gardens to reserve a room before it is too late! Visit www.callawaylodgeandspa.com or call 706-489-3300. You can also visit the Callaway Gardens website for information about the hotel, area attractions, and directions.
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A Liveable Lifestyle Home Program
Jump into Spring and get involved with the ALL Home Program!
ALL is a voluntary certification program with design features built into a new home or within a remodeled home that promote a liveable and accessible lifestyle. It is a home for all people - young or old, and of all abilities. Especially during this time of year, HBAG is excited about full participation in activities by family members and visitors.
ALL is a state-wide program. It works for builders and consumers in all price points and home types.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Bettie Sleeth at bsleeth@hbag.org. Greater Atlanta HBA member and ALL founding partner, Betsy Sheppard, betsy@gilbertsheppard.com has created the website and marketing materials. Bettie Sleeth and Betsy Sheppard are available to make presentations on the ALL Home Program to your local association or other groups.
Be sure to like the ALL - A Liveable Lifestyle Home Program Facebook page by clicking here!
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Important Tax Notice from HBAG for 2015
Dues payments are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, dues may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expense, subject to exclusions for lobbying activity. Contributions to a political action committee (PAC) are not tax deductible.
In 2015, 79% of the $100 HBAG dues are used for lobbying , so $79 is not tax deductible for 2015.
(In 2014, 91% of the $100 HBAG dues were used for lobbying, so $91 was not tax deductible for 2014.)
In 2015, 11% of the $182 NAHB dues are used for lobbying, so $20.02 is not tax deductible for 2015.
(In 2014, 12% of the $166 NAHB dues were used for lobbying, so $19.92 was not tax deductible for 2014.)
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