Highlights from the HBAGC
Upcoming events:
The Young Builders Council will be hosting an HBAGC Member Appreciation picnic at Busse Woods THIS FRIDAY, June 27th. All HBAGC members are invited to attend this BYOB picnic. The cost is only $10. Please pre-register by Tuesday so we can order enough food. Visit our website to register online, print a reply form and get directions to the picnic grove. We hope to see you there for this fun afternoon!
The North Central/Southwest Chapter Board of Directors meeting scheduled for Wednesday June 25th has been cancelled. Please contact Andrea Brady with any questions.
The Regional Green Building Committee’s Implementation Subcommittee will meet at HBAGC on Tuesday, July 1st at 1 p.m. and the full Green Building Committee will meet at HBAGC on Tuesday, July 15th at 1 p.m. All HBAGC members are welcome to attend. Please see our website calendar for more information.
Mark your calendar for the 2008 Key/SAMMY Awards - October 3rd at The Meadows Club in Rolling Meadows. Entry deadline is July 7th. Click here for more information on sponsorship, entry criteria and judging opportunities.
Vendor Day for the 2009 Remodel Chicagoland Tour will be July 9th at Medinah Banquets in Addison. More information is available on our website.
HomeAid Chicago is looking for volunteers to help with it's signature event - Project Playhouse. This year's event will be held at John Hancock Center on Michigan Avenue starting June 17-July 13th. Volunteers are needed weekdays 3- 6 pm and weekends 11 a.m. -6 p.m. (2-3 hour shifts). Visit www.projectplayhousechicago.org for complete details or email nashton@hbagc.com. Project Playhouse supports HomeAid's mission to build hope and homes for the temporarily homeless in Greater Chicagoland area.
Start Your Engines... HomeAid’s Racing Home event featuring Jeff Gordon, four time NASCAR champion, is July 11th at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Reserve your spot today at www.homeaidchicago.org. Space is limited. Enjoy this opportunity to have your personal NASCAR memorabilia autographed and have your photograph taken with Jeff. Presented by DuPont, Parksite and Bank of America, a variety of sponsorship opportunities are available. Commit to a sponsorship to receive a VIP Private Meeting with Jeff Gordon.
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Starting Monday, April 28, 2008 through July 28, 2008. Safe Home Products will donate 5% of its sales on SafeHomeProducts.com to HomeAid on the following home safety products: outlet covers, edge guard cushions, banister guards, window guards, radon gas detectors, combustible gas detectors, and safety gates for children and pets. Visitors to http://www.safehomeproducts.com/ can click on the HomeAid banner to view eligible items and full details on the contribution program. Then they may purchase their choice of products and know that 5% of their purchase price goes to fund HomeAid projects.
Is there an issue impeding your development? If so, chances are that it also affects others in the home building industry. Contact the Attainable Housing Alliance at 630-932-2304 and let us help you be part of the solution. Visit us on the web at www.ahabuilder.com.
Interested in obtaining a NAHB designation such as Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) or Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR)? Visit www.learn-build.com to find a list of upcoming courses.
Do you have feedback on the HBAGC Highlights? Please contact Jennifer Gorra.