Highlights from the HBAGC
Join us for a membership retention/new member drive immediately following the Regional Membership Committee meeting Tuesday, July 22nd at 8:30 a.m.. WE NEED YOUR HELP in reaching out to current and prospective members. Bring your contact list!! All members are welcome to participate – Comcast Spotlight will be sponsoring the drive and providing lunch. Please join us!
Don’t miss this networking opportunity to be a team member in the judging selection of the Key Award winners. Help to determine the best of the best in the home building industry – Sign up today! Plan to attend the orientation reception on Tuesday, July 29th at the Medinah Shrine Center in Addison. Networking begins at 5:30 p.m. Orientation starts at 6p.m. Free hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Bring your business cards for a chance to win one of two $100 gift cards. Please call Madge Douglas (630-627-7575 x219) to volunteer or with any questions.
The Lake and McHenry County Chapters invite you to a joint Annual Texas Hold-‘Em golf outing at White Deer Run in Vernon Hills on August 7th. Break out your clubs and join them at this scramble format outing. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.; shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Games will include lowest score gross, lowest score net, long drive, closest to pin and straightest drive. Register now or contact Rita Unzner for more information.
Registration is now open for HomeAid's Fairway to Haven, annual golf outing on August 25th at Lakewood Golf Course, Lake Geneva. Lakewood is a privately owned 18-hole course, professionally designed and meticulously maintained. Registration & lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Limited to 30 players. All proceeds support HomeAid's mission to build hope and homes for the temporarily homeless. Complete details and registration available at www.homeaidchicago.org
Information will be going out soon on planning for the 2009 Lake County Tour of Homes, McHenry County Medley of Homes and Remodel Chicagoland Tour. We need to know who is planning to participate so we can plan the events accordingly. Look for a letter from the respective Chapter and Council Presidents later this week.
It is our pleasure to remind you of the 2008 request for nominations for the Community Vision Awards. This is the 5th year that ULI Chicago, Metropolitan Planning Council, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus are co-sponsoring these visionary awards recognizing excellence in applying sound land use principles and demonstrating best practices within the Chicago region. We encourage you to submit a nomination for consideration. Please complete the appropriate nomination form and return by July 25, 2008. If you have questions regarding the Community Vision Awards, please contact Cindy McSherry, District Council Coordinator, ULI Chicago, 773-549-4972, info@ulichicago.org.
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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.