The September Edition of the Housing News is Online

Read the September edition of the Housing News by clicking here. In this month's edition you'll learn more about the upcoming Awards Banquet. Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at the Clarion Hotel as we honor the industry's best. You'll also find details about a new member benefit, the Home Builder Purchasing Program. There are some tremendous opportunities to save money on cellular phone service, mailing services and much more.

There's also important news about your Housing News publication. We are making some significant changes to the format and delivery of this primary form of organization to member communication. This will include new innovative and interactive forms of advertising to promote your business to the industry.

You'll also find lots of other details about upcoming HBA events and programs including:
-The Remodelors Council Fishing Tournament on Wed., September 9
(Registration Form)
-The Fall Golf Tournament on September 22
(Registration Form)
-The Certified Green Professional Designation Classes Sept. 9-11
(Registration Form)
-CBBT Sporting Clay Tournament on Friday, October 9
(Registration Form)

In Membership News, the following new associate applications have been received:

Summit Roofing & Roll Forming
Solar, Metal Roofing Michael Wyckoff
1462 N. Lafontaine, Springfield MO 65802
417.873.9191 SPONSOR: Dan Piddington

Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Appliance Sales Ben Meekma
988 S. Ballard St., Nixa MO 65714
417.807.7317 SPONSOR: Judy Bilyeu

Joe’s Carpet
Interior Decorating/Flooring
Sherrie Gillen
1540 E. Evergreen St., Springfield MO 65803
417.873.9222

All-Brite Solutions, LLC
Home Improvement Jeff Housley
540 S. Cavalier, Springfield MO 65804
417.862.7900 SPONSOR: GINGER CLARK

Don't miss the TAKE 5 Profile with HBA Member Brookline Doorworks on page 6!

Charlyce Ruth Celebrates 10 Years on HBA Staff!

HBA of Greater Springfield Operations Manager Charlyce Ruth this month celebrated 10 years as an employee of the HBA. She was honored at the August Board of Directors meeting, but was suprised by a special party with many of her best HBA friends on Wednesday, August 19.

Charlyce's friends know that she has a soft spot in her heart for penguins and a good Margarita, which led to the rather unconventional combined party theme of Margarita-Penguins. Friends suprised Charlyce when she returned to the office from an elaborate wild goose chase that was designed to get her out of the way long enough to set up the festivities. Her friends greeted her wearing Charlyce face photos as sandwich boards, and promptly participated in a "How Well do you Know Charlyce" trivia quiz.

In case you couldn't make it to the party, below are a few photos of the event:

Discover Green Ideas To Grow On at HBA's Product Showcase Night

Learn more from industry professionals about products and processes involved in building a green home. "Green Ideas to Grow On" is the theme of the 2009 HBA Green Product Showcase Night on Tuesday, August 18 at the Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone Ave. This year, HBA members can attend the show during a members-only time, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, for a light buffet and exclusive time to visit the exhibitors. Prizes including golf balls, the book "Go Green, Live Rich," and a water-efficient shower head will be given away during that timeframe. The meal cost is $15. From 7 pm to 8:30 pm, the event will also be open to the public by invitation. To RSVP or for more information, call 881-3711 or email carrie@springfieldhba.com.