Get Involved!
Getting the most out of your membership requires involvement. Here is a testimonial from a past president…
“For many years I was one of those builders who just paid his dues to the HBA and pretty much kept to himself – not realizing the opportunities I was missing. In the mid-1990’s, an HBA board member asked if I would be interested in serving on the association’s board of directors. Honored by the request, I accepted the nomination.
“Now, I realize how much fun it is to be involved with this organization and my business has reached a new level. Not only has involvement increased the professionalism of my company, I have grown as a person and collected a lot of valuable information that I’m able to pass on to my customers.
“These positive effects weren’t immediate, but as I put in time and effort, the HBA rewarded me with knowledge, resources, contacts and endless opportunities.
“By not being involved in my first years of membership, I thought I was receiving the same benefits as those who served on committees and took time to volunteer. Now I realize nothing could be further from the truth.”
-Bob Footitt, Bob Footitt Construction, Inc.
1999 Board President
Committee involvement will further strengthen business relationships you develop. It’s also a great source of information and a chance to enhance your own business. Look over the following committee descriptions and make plans to join a committee.
Education: Staff contact – Jessica Clark
This committee is charged with developing education programs for the association. It also has the task of providing classes fulfilling requirements for continuing education credits for Minnesota builder licensing. Its purpose is to assist the development, professionalism, and profitability of HBA members and the industry.
Public Issues: Staff contact – Rocky Schneider
When issues arise that affect building, the effects are felt throughout the industry – right down to consumers. This committee is responsible for informing the industry on the status of issues of concern and coordination our representatives’ efforts in response.
MembershipNew Member Development & Retention: Staff contact – Jennifer McKinney
This committee develops programs to remind members of the value of their membership. It explores reasons why members join and leave, and is responsible for contacting inactive members and increasing involvement in the association.It also coordinates the President’s Reception, a special gathering held quarterly for new members.
Parade of Homes: Staff contact – Sarah Sutter
A “Parade of Homes” is designed to promote HBA builder members to consumers. It serves to boost home sales and raises the level of recognition for builder members. This committee is responsible for all aspects of coordinating and promoting the Spring and Fall Parades.
Events: Staff contact – Sarah Sutter
This fun committee handles programming and entertainment for General Membership Meetings, coordinates the annual HBA golf outing and Home & Garden Show. Its purpose is to provide creative ideas and support coordination as well as logistics during each of these events.
Remodelors Council: Staff contact – Jennifer McKinney
Represents the remodeling industry in the local HBA through national NAHB Remodelors membership. It has its own dues and community service projects. This committee addresses issues that are important to the remodeling industry. It needs volunteers for community service projects.
Home Builders Care: Staff contact – Jenny Erickson
The HBA of F-M’s charitable organization, it promotes, organizes and coordinates the community outreach efforts of the home building industry. It needs volunteers for community service projects.
PAC Committee: Staff contact – Rocky Schneider
The PAC committee works with the Public Issue committee to coordinate fundraising efforts for North Dakota Association of Builders’ political action committee (NDAB-PAC) and the National Association of Home Builder’s political action committee (BUILD –PAC). It is involved with setting guidelines for PAC giving policies and its members have the final vote on distribution of PAC funds the association distributes to local candidates running for office.
Workforce Development: Staff contact – Jenny Erickson
This committee is involved with any activities that are geared to cultivate more interest in the residential construction industry (i.e. Construction Trades Academy, Health Tech & Trades Career Expo for 9th graders), and also assists the Home Builders Care board of directors with reviewing scholarship applications each fall.