January 2013
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HBA in the News

'Touchdown for Homes' is a collaboration between our national association, NAHB, and the NFL Players Association to work on homes for those in need. The program has been taken to a new level by the local chapters of HBA, LHBA, and NFLPA, who are currently building 3 homes in the Lower 9th Ward for Super Bowl XLVII. This project has received a lot of local, and even national, recognition.  
HBA Night at the Hive

Hornets
Hornets vs. Houston Rockets
Wednesday, January 9 @ 7pm
Tickets $20

Include Exclusive Press Box Seats and $10 in food vouchers!

Contact Lauren to reserve your tickets today! Limited amount available.
504.837.2700 or
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The Code Corner
Jeff Parish Seal Contributed by the staff of the Jefferson Parish
Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement
Topic:  Winterizing Tips

Plumbing:  Homeowners need to "think winter" when it comes to their plumbing system.  While our winters are not as brutal as those in the northeast, we can still experience sub-freezing temperatures.  A good rule of thumb is "if the temperature is below 28� for more than four hours, you should consider protection for your pipes." Whether you choose to cover your pipes, run the water at a pencil thin stream, or spend lots of money on electric heating strips, ignoring this precaution could possibly cost you "big" in the end.

Read Full Article on winterizing Mechanical and Building... 
your home
(the NEW Remodelers & Crescent City Green Guide)

 
RCGCover2013 your home will list all the members of the Remodelers and Crescent City Green Building Councils just as in years past; but the publication will include editorial content this year, as well as new advertising opportunities! Download the marketing packet below to learn about this year' changes.

your home Marketing Packet... 
Signature Sponsorships still available for 2013

Do you want to make sure your company stays at the forefront of the HBA all year long? Signature Sponsors are automatically recognized at every event throughout the year; some levels receive advertising online and in print, AND discounts on booths at the Home & Garden and Home + Design Shows. There are a few days left to sign up to be a Signature Sponsor for 2013. We have packages available for all budgets, and they're all customizable.


Check out the Signature Sponsorship Levels here... 
Parade of Homes

Start planning now for your project to be featured on the 2013 Parade of Homes!
The Parade is essentially a super open house. HBA members from seven different Parishes pay a minimal fee to participate; those entry fees are then leveraged to purchase more advertising than a single builder could purchase on their own.

HBA staff and the Parade committee then work together to promote the Parade of Homes, and even publish a guidebook that features every home on it's own full page spread. The guidebook is available in print as well as online, and contains a map to guide potential home buyers from house to house.


Visit Parade of Homes Website...  

January 2013 Calendar of Events 

  All Events at HBA Office Unless Otherwise Noted

 

2) Remodelers Council Meeting @ 12pm
7) Legislative Committee @ 3pm  

8) Associates & Membership @ 10am

8) Education Committee @ 3pm

8) Executive Committee @ 4pm 
9) HBA Night at the Hive @ 7pm
9-11) LHBA Board Meetings, Baton Rouge
   

14) Home & Garden Show  Board Meeting @ 4:00 pm  
15)  Board of Directors @  4:00 pm

17) Crescent City Green Council Meeting @ 12pm 

17) Parade of Homes Committee @ 1:30pm

17) NOEL Board of Directors @ 3pm     

22-26) International Builders Show, Las Vegas
29) General Membership Meeting @ 11:30
Holiday Inn, 2261 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie
From Last Month...
EPA Announces Second Round of Enforcement for Lead Paint Rule Violations 

The EPA announced 16 enforcement actions for violations of the lead-based paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) on Nov. 14 in the second round of publicized enforcement since the rule took effect in 2010.

Two one-year pilot programs were introduced to consider a firm's ability to pay penalties and to move toward a quick settlement. The majority of the 13 cases that were settled between the EPA and the firms utilized the two pilot programs to fine the firms a total of $53,792 in civil penalties.

THANK YOU!

 

The end of every year is education season - when the contractors need to get in their last minute classes to renew their building licenses - and HBA works hard to make sure we have available classes for our members to earn those hours. This would not be possible without the expertise of our members who teach those classes for us. We wanted to take a moment to thank those people who have volunteered their time to teach our builder CE classes...

Mike Manifold, LCR - The Plumbing Warehouse (Multifamily Maintenance, Plumbing)
James Hawkins, Sonics Drywall Systems (Multifamily Maintenance, Drywall)
Eric Guillory, Taylor & Tyler Inc. (Multifamily Maintenance, AC)
Mark Smith, Flooring Depot & Commercial Floors (Multifamily Maintenance, Flooring)    
Corey Gaines, Louisiana Workforce Commission (Preparing for an OSHA Inspection)
Sidney Montecino, Simpson Strong-Tie (Building for Hurricane Resistance)
Matthew Comeaux, Pella Windows and Doors (Effective Window and Door Installation Systems)
Jody Campo & Josh Sharpe, LHBA Self Insurers Fund (OSHA Hazards)
Russel King, Schluter Systems (Waterproofing Custom Showers and Slab Preparation)
Peter Young, Pemar Properties (Fair Housing for Builders)
Mike LeCorgne, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (Contracts & Customer Relations)
Phil Hoffman, Hoffman Custom Built Homes, LLC (Contracts & Customer Relations)

A big thank you also goes out to Mark Eaves, M. Eaves Construction, LLC, who helped the HBA staff with some repairs around the office last month.  
Congratulations to the Women of the Year
 
City Business recently published their 2012 Women on the Year, and we saw a few familiar names in the list! We are proud to say that our member companies have these women on staff. Congratulations to those receiving this honor.

Dawn Laborie, LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors
Cindy Paulin, Eagan Insurance Agency 
Q: How do you know when it's time to buy new tires?
Vets Ford A: Tires are designed to last about six years with that lifespan decreasing in hot climates. All tires have tread along the edges to help divert water from the car and prevent hydroplaning and over the years the tread wears down.
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In This Issue:
HBA in the News
HBA Night at the Hive
The Code Corner
your home
Parade of Homes 2013
Calendar of Events
From Last Month
Associate Spotlight

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Associate Spotlight

Joyce Bro
wn Kinler
Mortgage Loan Originator, NMLS#113726
Eustis Mortgage
 
Joyce Kinler 2013
504-442-1992 cell
504-247-9867 office
Being in the mortgage industry since 1986, Joyce is very experienced with Jumbo, Conventional, FHA, VA, and Rural Development mortgage loan financing for purchasing and refinancing one to four unit properties. Eustis Mortgage offers fixed rate and adjustable products with 10 to 30 year terms, with LOCAL application processing, underwriting and closing. Joyce Brown Kinler has served as HBA of GNO's Associates Council Co-Chair in 2004 and Associates Council Chair for 2005. She has passionately dedicated many hours to volunteering, sponsoring and participating in HBA events since joining the organization.



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2013 Senior Officers of the Board

Scott Morse, President
Brian Mills, Vice-President
Roy Olsen, Treasurer
Floyd Simeon, Secretary
Fernando Arriola, Immediate Past President

2013 Board of Directors

Steve Albert
John Arms
Ric Darling
David Gaspard
Phil Hoffman
Max Johnson
Jo Ann Kostik
Michael Kraft
Pierre Lanaux
Ben Laws
Bruce Layburn
Michael LeCorgne
Donny McDaniel
Frank Morse
Helmut Mundt
Randy Noel
Lynda Nugent Smith
Rolf Parelius
Mark Treadaway
Zachary Tyson
Kirk Williamson
Steve Wobbema
Wes Wyman
Peter Young
HBA Staff Contacts
Jon Luther, Executive Vice President
Shannel Abadie, Director of Membership, Events & Multifamily Council  [email protected]
Lauren Booksh, Director of Governmental & Industry Relations  [email protected]
Shane Gray, Accounting  [email protected]
Philip Thomas, Education Director & NOEL Program Director [email protected] T

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