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   UPCOMING EVENTS - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Let Us Help You Put the Pieces Together

Learn how to maximize your membership at the GHBA Membership Orientation & Networking Event!

Thursday, February 2, at 4 p.m. in the GHBA Education Center

Are you a new GHBA member? Have you been a member for awhile, but would like to get more involved? Would like to learn more about the many GHBA councils, committees or divisions? Do you need help determining what sponsorship opportunities will make the best use of your marketing dollars and put you in front of your target audience?

GHBA members have so many opportunities to network with industry partners, how do you know where to start? Come hear from representatives of the Custom Builders Council, Remodelors Council, Sales & Marketing Council and many others about how to get involved, and how they have made GHBA membership work for their companies.

Register online or contact Membership Director Lisa Pepitone at lpepitone@ghba.org or 281-970-8970 x110.

Can't join us in person? Check out the 2012 GHBA Marketing Guide for a comprehensive list of events, sponsorships, advertising opportunities, and other ideas for getting involved in the the association.

 


Upcoming Council Events

 

BABA

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL LUNCHEON
Topic: "Lunch with the President"
Come out and meet GHBA's 2012 President Will Holder, Trendmaker Homes
Thursday, February 2 * 11:30A to 1:00P
GHBA Education Center, 9511 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, 77064
Cost: $15 early registration / $20 at the door REGISTER

 

BABA

BABA LUNCHEON
Legal Update: "Texas Construction Law Changes
and How they Affect You"
presented by Ian Faria, Coats Rose
Tuesday, February 7 * 11:30A REGISTER
Friendswood Church, 502 S. Friendswood Dr. 77546
Cost: $10 before Feb 4; $25 after Feb 4

New legislation has surfaced that all builders will be faced with. Attorney Ian Faria of Coats|Rose Law Firm will delineate topics covering the most recent changes in Texas law and the subsequent effect on builders and subcontractors. This is one luncheon not to miss!

 

BABA

CBC LUNCHEON
"Understanding the Texas Energy Code in 2012"
featuring Clayton Farmer, Building Science President,
BlueGill Energy Management

Farmer holds the following credentials: HERS, LEED AP, GBV, GBE, CEA, GBI, LEED-H GR, IECC, CGP, BPI-BA, BPI-BE, RESNET, QAD & Trainerfeaturing Troy Elmore of Sandler Training

Tuesday, February 21 * 11:30A
at the HESS Club, 5430 Westheimer
Cost: $30 before Feb 18; $40 after Feb 18 REGISTER

 

SMC

Stand Up & Be Recognized at the
MILLION DOLLAR CIRCLE AWARDS

February 21 at the Omni Hotel Galleria REGISTER

Awards presentation and dinner event to honor the elite sales counselors in our industry. Submit nominees to Mel Audain.
Sponsorships Available!

 

MCD

Montgomery County Builders & Developers Luncheon

TOPIC: "Lender Panel Discussion"
featuring Ray Vitulli, Bank Office President/Lender, Allegiance Bank
and Jerry Schillaci, Senior Vice President, Texas Capital Bank

Wednesday, February 22
The Grand Palace, 314 Pruitt Rd. ** New location!

Cost: $40 before Feb 18; $50 after Feb 18 REGISTER

Sponsored by: BMC Building Materials

 


2nd Annual Chili Cookoff

Live Entertainment & Cold Beer!


Get "fired up" for the Associate Council's second annual Chili Cookoff event, to be held February 16 at Floors Inc.

Awards will honor the top contenders in the categories of Red Chili, Green Chili, Best Salsa, and Best Homemade Ice Cream (benefitting HomeAid Houston).

COST: $10 in advance; $15 at the door REGISTER

Sponsorship Opportunities Available.
Email Peggy Means or call 281-970-8970 x161 for information.

Thank you to our current sponsors!
Sponsored by: Bison, a Stock Supply Company, BMC Building Materials, Builders Post-Tension Inc., Perfection Wholesale Supply Co. LP, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co., Suncoast Post-Tension, and The Stevenson Group

 

 


Featured Events


Member Orientation & Networking, Feb 2

Associate Council "Lunch with the President" February 2, 11:30 a.m. at GHBA

Bay Area Builders Association Legal Update: "Texas Construction Law Changes and How they Affect You" presented by Ian Faria, Coats|Rose. February 7, 11:30 am, 502 S Friendswood Dr 77546

Chili Cookoff, Feb 16

Million Dollar Circle, Feb 21

Custom Builders Council: "Understanding the Texas Energy Code in 2012" February 21 at the Hess Club

Speed Selling, March 5

Spring Golf, March 7

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

 

 

Thanks to Our Platinum Sponsors

       
    Builders Post Tension Inc
Builders Mechanical Inc (BMI)     Suncoast Post Tension