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SAVE THE DATE

 NAHB Fall Board
Dallas, TX
Sept. 26-29, 2015 
 
  

HBAG Winter Board Meeting & Rally
at the Capitol
Atlanta, GA
February 16, 2016
 
GA Capitol


 
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 available on the HBAG website. Click here to view the 2015 Resource Guide. 
 

  



 2014-2015
HBAG Leadership
  
President
Ted Noe
Vice President
Neal Davis
Vice President/Treasurer 
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)
Sammy Baker
 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  


  

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Celebrate 60 Years with HBAG at the Fall Board Meeting in Atlanta 
 
Please join us for the 2015 HBAG Fall Board Meeting and  60th Anniversary Celebration in Atlanta! On Thursday, September 24th important meetings such as Government Affairs Committee, Regulatory Affairs Committee, Budget & Finance, and Associates Council will take place prior to the reception & awards dinner sponsored by Georgia Power Company. There will be many opportunities to earn CE credits throughout the two days, including a guest speaker during the luncheon on Thursday sponsored by Atlanta Gas Light. On Friday, September 25th the Board of Directors Meeting and Annual Meeting of the Membership will precede a special breakfast sponsored by Builders Insurance Group where the 2015/2016 HBAG Senior Officers will be installed into office. Register here today so you don't miss out! Also, be sure to reserve a hotel room before the cut-off of September 2nd.

 

HBAG Fall Board Meeting

The Loews Atlanta Hotel

September 24 & 25, 2015

Members - $200, Spouse - FREE! 

 

 

Hotel Information

Loews Atlanta Hotel
1065 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309 
Click here to make a reservation
Room Rate: $189/night
Reservation cut-off is September 2, 2015 
The Builder/Remodeler Expo - March 8-9, 2016
 

Save the date! The Home Builders Association of Georgia will be participating in The Builder Remodeler Expo in Atlanta at the Cobb Galleria March 8-9, 2016.
 

The Builder Remodeler Expo (BRE) is the east coast's meeting place for the building and remodeling industry. BRE will bring together builders, designers, remodelers, and others who sell and service the residential building industry. BRE gives you endless opportunities; from sourcing new products and services to networking and education.
 

The building industry is seeing exponential growth in residential construction. Just in the past two years, the industry has seen over a 20% increase in the residential housing market. BRE creates the ideal opportunity to meet with manufacturers and suppliers and introduce innovative products and services to this rapidly expanding sector.
 

Be sure to mark your calendar and join HBAG at this ideal meeting place for the Southeast's building and remodeling community!
 

Visit the BRE website for more information and be sure to like The Builder Remodeler Expo on Facebook.

 

HBAG Election Guidelines
Vacancy for Vice President/Secretary of HBAG

 

There is a vacancy for the Vice President Secretary position for the Home Builders Association of Georgia. It is the duty of the nominating committee to qualify candidates seeking this position. The nominating committee shall oversee the election and may set such rules as it deems necessary to have an orderly election and fulfill the requirements of the bylaws.

In accordance with the HBAG bylaws, a candidate for office must make known to the nominating committee, in writing, his or her intentions to seek that office, by a specified time. 

 

Office of Vice President/Secretary - Notice must be given 30 days prior to the annual meeting of the membership 
 

Letters of intent should be mailed to Rob DeRieux, chairman, Nominating Committee, Home Builders Association of Georgia, 3015 Camp Creek Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30344. Deadline is August 24, 2015.

  

NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas

 

On September 1, HBAG members will be able to register for the 2016 IBS (January 19-21) and reserve a hotel room in the selected HBAG hotel block. Visit www.buildersshow.com for more information regarding the show and to register. Georgia delegation will be staying at Caesars Palace with a rate of $179 per night Sunday - Thursday, and $199 per night Friday & Saturday. The deadline to reserve rooms is Monday, November 16. 
 

 

HBAG Local Association Visits
HBAG to Continue Visiting Local Associations
 

HBAG Senior Officers and staff have been busy traveling the state and visiting local HBA's to provide legislative and regulatory updates. HBAG recently visited Paulding County HBA, Gilmer County HBA, Jackson County HBA, HBA of Greater Columbus, Greater Atlanta HBA, HBA of Greater Savannah, and the Lake Oconee Area BA.
 

 

Kelly Lass, HBAG Executive Vice President, speaking to the Lake Oconee Area BA.

Upcoming Visits

 

HBA of Albany and SW GA August 20th - 6PM

East Metro HBA

September 8th - 8AM

Westside HBA

September 8th - noon

 

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 and the claim form can be found here. Like the Member Rebate Program Facebook page for updates and reminders!
  
  
The Q2'15 deadline is Friday, August 21st. The 2nd quarter consists of any completed homes, remodeling projects, or multi-family units from January - June. (April - June if claimed in Q1'15) 

 

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