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November 12, 2015

Monthly news & resources for PBA's local and regional association leaders. 




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Green Building Resources

November is Green Building Month! PBA has compiled many resources on Green Building and will continue to add to them throughout the month. Check them out here!

 
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Don't Forget to Sign Up for 2016 Committee Appointments

committee participation

Sign ups for 2016 Committee Appointments are still open, but not for long! If any of your members currently serve or are interested in serving on a PBA committee, please be sure to direct them to the sign-up page! The deadline to submit your name is November 20. Click here to get started!

 
Benefit of the Month: McConkey



EK McConkey provides information and resources alongside its Workers Compensation program to you and your members. Check out their PBA Newsletters section, where you can find articles and blog posts on various topics. These could be great in your next newsletter! Click here to read more. 
 
NAHB Resources

Have you been in the new HBA Resources section of the NAHB website? There are tons of checklists, templates, and resources available right at your fingertips. One section, labeled Membership Tools, has information on the Touch program, recruiting young professionals, WMS questions, and more. Check it out here!
 
Save The Date 

 

PBA Winter Board Meeting

March 18-19, 2016

Omni Bedford Springs, Bedford

 

 

In This Issue
 
Fall 2015 EOC Training & Development
 


Thank you to everyone who attended the training sessions with Donna Oliver of NAHB, Chelsey and Andy of Group Two Advertising, McConkey, and JRG Advisors.

In case you missed it, here's what was covered and links to the videos:
Many thanks to the EOC Education Task Force for putting together another great program.

As a reminder - if you have questions or need help with your social media efforts, feel free to contact Laura Brouse.
PA One Call Safety Days

pa one callPA One Call is coming back in 2016 with bigger and better Safety Day Conferences! Locations include Wilkes-Barre, Philadephia, York, and Pittsburgh. 
Check this website for your region's dates. Don't forget to use the hashtag #PASafetyDays16 when you're promoting the events on social media! 
Builders Gala Award Nominations

 

There's still time! If you think you have a member who demonstrates the commitment and values of the 2015 Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year, or Builder and Shaker - nominate them today. Individuals and locals can also be nominated for the Best Community Service Project award, and local associations can enter their publications into the Best Local Publication category. Give your members some much-deserved statewide recognition! 


Nominations will remain open until January 15, 2016. You can view a full list of these awards on the Builders Gala Awards website.

Holiday Email Marketing

 

Looking to freshen up your holiday marketing pieces? This Constant Contact blog post has twenty-eight tips on how to make your holiday email stand out among the rest of the clutter. Read more here.

Work Smarter, Not Harder

 

Everyone is always looking for ways to easily manage their busy schedules and long to-do lists. Blogger Jordan Bates has 21 time-management tips that will help you be a more productive person. Click here to read more!