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April 2011 Member Updates ............................4 April 29th General Membership Meeting - speaker Mark Krebs ............................7 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes Information ............................8 Winning Hand Member Drive ..........................11 SAM Award Winners ..........................12 Land Development Council Hosts First infrastructure Roundtable ..........................14 Kentucky General Assembly Regular Session Wrap Up ..........................19 Annual Golf Outing Sign-Ups ..........................21 Remodelor’s Corner ..........................22

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved.

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by Jason Yann Creative Studios phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2011 Board of Directors Bob Schroder, President Bill Butt, Vice President Adam Chaney, Treasurer James Kegley, Secretary Barbara Drees Jones, Board Chair Tony Berling Marty Grosser Dan Martin Chris Wulfeck Jason Yeager Associate Council Representative Mark Hubbard Land Development Council Representative Joseph Kramer Sales & Marketing Council Representative Jeremy Arrasmith Women’s Community Action Council Representative Cindy Goetz HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Tracy Lefebvre, Director of Finance Jessica Gibbs, Director of Shows & Events Karen Lefebvre, Administrative Coordinator Shelli Slusher, Accounting Coordinator The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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Let’s Rock & Roll In 2011 Thursday, May 12 4- 7 Pm at the HBA Events Center Table Space Available for Builders & Developers

New Members Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

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Dickey’s Glass Bob Weber 525 Monmouth Street Newport, Kentucky 41071 (859) 261-4646 Business: Glass Sponsor: Mark Hubbard Viamedia Michele Earhart 1881 Dixie Highway Suite 220 Ft. Wright, Kentucky 41011 (513) 582-8111 Business: Media Sponsor: Kim Wiest

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These companies are missing the action at the Home Builders Association. HBA members enjoy discounts on worker’s compensation, health insurance and disability insurance. All current HBA members are posted on the www.homebuildersnky.com website. Members are eligible to advertise in BUILDER magazine and Who’s Who Membership Directory. If you do business with any of the listed missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA! A & D Home Services Advantage Bank Bluegrass Paving HOLDFAST Technologies Heartland Restoration

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New Members Attend Orientation

New Members, L-R: Roger Toennis, Ambassador, HBA Lifetime Member; Dave Fischer, Burlington Pharmacy Health Care; Tom Guidugli, Neighborhood Foundations, Inc.; Jeff Brauer, Freedom Homes.

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Avoiding Construction Delays

By Kelly M. Gindele, Dressman Benzinger LaVelle psc

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arious factors can cause delay on a construction site. Delays will always exist. However, delays can be minimized with the cooperation of all involved on the project. That cooperation starts with the construction contract. The contract should contain provisions that clearly define the scope of work, include realistic estimates for the construction schedules, and set forth compensable and non-compensable delays.

A clearly defined scope of work is crucial in minimizing disputes, claims, and delays. A misunderstanding about the scope of work could easily result in significant delays and potentially liquidated damages.

The construction contract should include an incredibly detailed and very well defined scope of work exhibit. The contract should also reference and incorporate an up-to-date list of drawings and detailed specifications. Further, it should reference and incorporate any project manuals relevant to the project.

Realistic schedules are also important to avoid delays on a construction project. The owner, contractor, and all subcontractors must be realistic in determining an appropriate schedule for the project. Sometimes contractors underestimate how long a particular task will take. Resulting delays can spill over into various other portions of the project. On the other hand, overestimating the schedule can cause issues as well. For example, the electrician schedules two weeks to perform the electrical work. Other trades will adjust their project schedules accordingly. The electrician actually finishes its work in two days. The other trades are then scrambling to get the tools, equipment, and labor necessary to follow the electrician much sooner than anticipated. This creates anxiety and chaos on the project site.

The parties should create realistic schedules and plan for sufficient materials, tools, and labor. As a result, the parties will reduce delays,

and the project will flow more smoothly.

As the project will always encounter some sort of delay, it is essential to clearly define the parties’ rights and obligations related to delays. The contract should include precise definitions of a compensable delay and a non-compensable delay. It should also include any notice the contractor must provide the owner if an occurrence or event caused the delay. Further, the contract should clearly describe the process required to submit a claim for additional time and/or compensation due to the delay.

In addition to a clearly drafted contract, the contractor should take further precautions to minimize delays. Contractors should regularly monitor their employees, suppliers, and subcontractors. Contractors should maintain a daily log describing the progress of the project. The log should include details, including who was on the job, what tasks they were performing, and their progress. Further, contractors should take and maintain date-stamped photographs and video establishing the condition and progress of the project. Detailed documentation can be crucial in determining the cause of the delay and whether it is deemed compensable under the contract.

Delays are to be expected on a construction project. However, the cooperation of the parties in drafting the contract and throughout the project can help to reduce delays.

If you would like to know more about drafting a clearly defined contract or avoiding construction delays, please contact Kelly Gindele in the Construction Section of Dressman, Benzinger & LaVelle, psc.

Kelly can be reached at (513) 639-7688 or via email at kgindele@ dbllaw.com.

New Members Attend Orientation

New Members, L-R: Kathy Dahl, Ambassador, Sibcy Cline; Eric Kraft, Adam Miller Homes; Jim Ferguson, Apex Realty Group; Billy Brinck, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery; Matt Howell, Juliet Homes; Julie Howell, Juliet Homes

New Members, Rob Stone, Ambassador, C.K. Ash Insurance; Dick Bisher, First Place Bank; Gus McKinley, Gustin Construction, Inc.; Bob Schroder, HBA President, Arlinghaus Builders.

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General Membership Meeting Friday, April 29, 2011 Luncheon 11:30 am – 2:00 pm World of Golf • 7400 Woodspoint Dr. • Florence, KY 41042 Be one of the first to tour the all new World of Golf facility.

Luncheon includes the use of the following: • Indoor putting green • Indoor driving range • Golf simulator, the official simulator of the PGA Tour Luncheon Features Special Guest Speaker, Mark Krebs • Motivational speaker • Former University of Kentucky basketball player • Author of the book “Beyond a Dream” Visit www.beyondadreambook.com to learn more.

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Do you like what the HBA is doing for your business? Then prepare to sit down at the table and reveal your cards at “The Winning Hand” membership drive. This May we’re asking you to spread the word about how the HBA is helping you and your business at the annual Spring Membership Drive, May 17th and 18th. It is the perfect opportunity to actively participate in and with the most vital element of our organization, our members.

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Challenge: Sign up for a time-slot during the two half days of the drive. Use the time to tell someone you know how the HBA can benefit their company.

The Place: The HBA Events Center The Dates: May 17, 2011 8:30-11:30am

May 18, 2011 1:30-4:30pm

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For more information or to reserve your seat at the table, call Janis at (859) 331-9500.

2010 Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky SAM

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L-R: Bob Schroder, 2011 NKY HBA President, Laquinta Strickland, Pinnacle Award Sponsor, L & N Federal Credit Union; Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline, Rex Gordon, 2011 Cincinnati HBA President.

nother successful SAM Awards was held at the Radisson Hotel in Covington on March 11th. Sheree Paolello, Channel 5 TV Anchor and SAM emcee, congratulated SAM Award recipients on their successes in selling new homes in 2010. Sheree stated, “In a Channel 5 news report in January 2011, last year was one of the worst years ever for the housing market. In fact, with only 321,000 homes sold nationwide, 2010 was the worst year for the market in 47 years”. In light of this report, “A Tip of the Hat” to those worthy SAM Award recipients!

2010 Northern Kentucky Corporate Award Winners Best Brochure: L & N Federal Credit Union Best Newsletter: L & N Federal Credit Union Best Corporate, Product, or Development Multi-Media Campaign– Large Volume Builder: The Drees Company Best Corporate, Product or Development Multi-Media Campaign – Associate: L & N Federal Credit Union Best Detached Single Family Home Floor Plan with an Average Sales Price Up to $249,999 – Small-Medium Volume Builder: Potterhill Homes – The Hemingway Best Detached Single Family Home Floor Plan with an Average Sales Price of $250,000 - $399,999 – Small-Medium Volume Builder: Cutter Construction – Ricardo Deleon Home Best Remodeling Project of the Year Kitchen – Over $50,000: Cutter Construction Best Remodeling Project of the Year - Addition – Over $100,000: Cutter Construction Best Remodeling Project of the Year - Whole House Renovation – Under $250,000: Bill’s Remodeling

A “Tremendous Thank You” is extended to the 2010 SAM Awards Sponsors!

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M AWARDS CELEBRATION “A Tip of the Hat to You”

Medallion Sales Award for Top Builder Rep. in Volume, Mark Gripshover – Drees Homes – 10 Million

Pinnacle Sales Award, L-R: Bob Schroder, 2011 NKY HBA President, Laquinta Strickland, Pinnacle Award Sponsor, L & N Federal Credit Union; Debbie Jewell, Fischer Homes; Rex Gordon, 2011 Cincinnati HBA President Off-Site Realtor of the Year, Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline Realtors – 3.8 Million

2010 Individual Sales Achievements SAM emcee and Channel 5 anchor Sheree Paolello

2010 SAM Awards Media Sponsor Tony Elam, The Enquirer

Allen Wondrely, Drees Homes, 1.1 Million Pamela Ammon-Burbrink, Maple Street Homes, 1.4 Million Kiki McLeish, Maple Street Homes, 1.5 Million Jason Sayers, Zaring Premier Homes, 1.6 Million Aric Lecander, Potterhill Homes, 1.8 Million Taffie Francis, Drees Homes, 1.8 Million Marsha Johnson, Maple Street Homes, 1.9 Million Teresa Kraft, Coldwell Banker West Shell, 2.2 Million Nicholas Smith, Drees Homes, 2.2 Million Scott Carlin, Maple Street Homes, 2.5 Million John “Les” Hiatt, Fischer Homes, 2.6 Million Cindy Shetterly, Sibcy Cline Realtors, 3.1 Million Laura Sanders, Sibcy Cline Realtors, 3.8 Million Kelly Bailey, Fischer Homes, 3.9 Million David Mangeot, Fischer Homes, 3.9 Million Sue Jones, Potterhill Homes, 4.0 Million Sheri Adkins, M/I Homes, 4.2 Kelly Hiatt, Fischer Homes, 4.4 Million Cameron McIntosh, Fischer Homes, 4.5 Million Cara Drew, M/I Homes, 5.3 Million Debbie Jewell, Fischer Homes, 6.6 Million Raelynn Kohlheep, Fischer Homes, 9.6 Million Mark Gripshover, Drees Homes, 10 Million

Land Development Council Hosts First Infrastructure Roundtable March 23rd

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he Land Development Council of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky held its first quarterly infrastructure roundtable during a luncheon on March 23rd, 2011. The event was sponsored by DBL Law, who was represented by HBA Legal Counsel Joe Cleves. Nearly sixty people were in attendance, from a list that read like a who’s-who for the development community.

“Our Land Development Council and our Board of Governors were in attendance, including developers, engineers, contractors and our Land Development Council members,” said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association. Included in the crowd were representatives from 12:32 the following agencies: Boone County Planning 8.5x5.5 1/13/10 PM Page 1

Commission, Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission, Campbell County Planning Commission, Sanitation District Number 1, Boone County Water District, Owen County Electric, Insight Communications, Boone County, Kenton County, City of Independence, City of Taylor Mill, City of Covington and the City of Florence.

“We feel like this is a great start to an ongoing dialogue,” said Paul Metzger, Fisher Development, and Vice President of the Land Development Council. “It is a definite step in the right direction. All of the agencies and government representatives were encouraged to give updates about projects in their respective jurisdictions. So many times we find that it is difficult for everyone that was in the room that day to keep each other up to date with what is going on in their areas, and by being able to congregate in one room and talk openly about what each entity is facing helps. It also allows our industry to relay back to them what we are facing. In the future we see this format as a way to face all of our challenges together,” he concluded. As the agencies updated the Land Development Council with what they were experiencing members of the Council were able to ask questions and offer their recommendation with how to interact with our industry.

“In the future we see this group evolving. Many of those in attendance are working on major projects. The Florence City Council has hired the Boone County Planning Commission to take a look at Mall Road and the ability to recreate a more vibrant community in that area. While we are engaged with the commission regarding the project and have the opportunity to provide input with regard to how the project will evolve, it would also benefit all of Northern

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Kentucky’s infrastructure and development community in knowing how such a large project such as this may impact the landscape of development and residential communities in our region,” said Miller.

“Other projects that come to mind as offering great presentations to the entire group are SD1’s Western Regional Treatment Plant, the efforts that Southbank Partners are undertaking regarding a cohesive development plan across the shoreline of Campbell and Kenton Counties, or the 12th Street project in Covington, slated to be completed in the fall of 2012,” he finished.

The other Land Development Council Roundtable meetings are scheduled for June 15th and September 21st. Both meetings will begin at Noon. For more information about the Land Development Council or to sponsor one of these exciting gatherings contact Karen Lefebvre at 859-331-9500.

All Land Development Council programs this year include: April 20 - Tour New Western Boone County Treatment Plant May 18 - Tour Duke Energy Envision Center June 15 - Infrastructure, Government,

Planning & Zoning Roundtable July 20 - SD1 Progress Report August 17 - Northen Kentucky Planning Commissions Forum:

Boone, Campbell & Kenton September 21 - Infrastructure, Government, Planning & Zoning Roundtable October 19 - Joint LDC/OVDC Meeting

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What is the Cavalcade of Homes?

The 2011 Cavalcade of Homes is a scattered site tour of new homes on both sides of the Ohio River. With homes in a variety of locations and price ranges, the show is the perfect source for anyone planning to buy a new home now or in the future, or for seeing the newest trends in the homebuilding industry.

Make sure you support these Registered Members of the HBA in Cavalcade 2011.

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2011 Kentucky General Assembly Regular Session Wrap Up

By Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President HBA

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t press time the 2011 General Assembly was in a special session called by Governor Steve Beshear to address the gaps in the State’s Medicare program. The 2011 regular session was a short session according to the terms of the assembly’s annual calendar. “We saw a number of bills come out of the Senate like horses out of a starting gate,” said Walt Dunlevy, Forge Lumber, and the HBA’s State and Local Government Committee’s Chairman. “At several instances our members were called upon to contact their State Representatives and Senators and they responded extremely well,” Dunlevy concluded. “Grassroots is the strength of our federation in the State of Kentucky”, said Brian Miller, executive vice president. “When we see legislation that can improve our industry or harm our industry our members are engaged. They hit the phones, hop in their cars, and start working away on their keyboards. All of our members understand what tenuous times our industry is facing and they all pull together to make sure that our voice in heard in Frankfort,” he finished.

Bills were filed both in the Senate and the House concerning immigration. Senate Bill 6, the most employer friendly immigration bill, was sponsored by Northern Kentucky Senator John Schickel. The bill addressed the issue of illegal immigration, while taking into account the best interest of employers in our state.

House Bill 470 was passed into law on March 14, sponsored by Representative Tommy Thompson cleared up ambiguity regarding the SAFE Act and seller financing. Prior to this bill there was question as to whether builders and developers could finance the sale of their properties. This situation could harm some smaller builders and developers who don’t have the wherewithal to establish their own finance company. The measure cleared the House.

House Bill 256 , sponsored by Rep. Mike Denham, allows the Kentucky Housing Corporation to define “area median income” and to redefine “persons and families of lower and moderate income” to mean combined income that does not exceed 200 percent of the area median income. This bill essentially makes more Kentuckians eligible for home loans. The legislation made it through both houses and was signed by the Governor.

House Bill 26 , sponsored by Linda Belcher of Shelby County, established a regional sanitary sewer system at Fort Knox that would lessen impacts on the current watershed that

the Louisville housing market enjoys. This system would be an optional system for cities and counties to join and would not be an obligation unless those governments voted to join the system. While not directly impacting Northern Kentucky immediately, the model could be used as a way to open up capacity and development in Northern Kentucky in the future. What are of more note for House Bill 26 are amendments that were filed to the bill. The final amendments included a few measures that have impact upon Sanitary District #1 in Northern Kentucky. Any rate increase exceeding five percent would have to be approved by at least two of three full fiscal courts, rather than a simple majority of County Judge Executives as currently exists. Any increase below that level could still be approved by the three County Judge Executives. Additionally, as expressed as transparency measures, SD1 would have to post more of their documentation on their internet site. The bill was signed by Governor Beshear on March 17th.

One bill of note raised particular attention of the industry in House Bill 226 sponsored by Jim Wayne of Jefferson County. The bill would have allowed cities of the fourth class or larger (3,000 to 7,999 residents or larger) to establish their own building codes where fire codes are concerned. The intention of the bill was to allow cities and counties to mandate fire sprinklers.

The concern of our industry quickly focused its attention on how this process could become quickly manipulated. “This precedent could easily establish the basis for creating a myriad of local building codes that could potentially unravel the decades of work done to establish and strengthen state wide building codes through the Commonwealth,” said Miller. He went on to point out, “We immediately were in touch with our grassroots, who contacted those in the House Committee and the remainder of our Northern Kentucky caucus concerning this legislation. Our membership responded in an outstanding fashion to make our voices heard about the disastrous affects that legislation such as this could have upon Northern Kentucky and our Commonwealth as a whole. The collective voices of our industry were heard and the bill never made it to a committee hearing thanks to the efforts of our members.”

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REMODELER’S CORNER Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10. If you would like to donate your time for this worthwhile cause, please contact the HBA office.

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By Darlene Bossert, CKD, Stone Statements, Inc.

Marketing: Registered Remodeler decals are available from the HBA office at no charge. Be sure to use decals on your vehicles so consumers know where Registered Remodelers are working in their neighborhoods.

Tour of Remodeled Homes: The 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes is scheduled for October 1st and 2nd. We have heard from several companies that plan to have entries in the show, including entries in Cincinnati. The HBA will be sending out bi-monthly e-mails listing the entry locations as they are received. Look for information later in April with the early bird and deadline dates. Cincinnati has been named the #1 remodeling marked in the country, so let’s put on a great TORH and show consumers why they should use Registered Remodelers for their projects.

Lunch Sponsorships: We have opportunities to sponsor a Remodelers Council lunch meeting from June through December. The meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested in sponsoring one of the meetings, contact Karen LeFefvre at the HBA office.

Quote of the Day “Many of life’s failures are men who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Unknown

Community Service: The HBA has agreed to provide labor to frame a 2-story home in Ludlow for HONK. The dates for this event will be

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

January ‘11

BOONE

23

$3,522,331

CAMPBELL

6

$956,160

KENTON

10

$1,156,685

GRANT

1

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

39

$3,745,563

20

$299,926

8

$900,000

1

$70,000

9

$820,000

13

$240,096

13

$799,000

1

$6,500,000

23

$1,994,529

15

$265,995

$162,000

2

$35,300

1

$12,000

1

$12,500

3

$103,000

41

$5,809,176

32

$2,000,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

SINGLE FAMILY

January ‘10

BOONE

26

$3,814,333

CAMPBELL

8

$1,263,108

KENTON

22

$2,718,676

GRANT

#

MODULAR HOMES

32

$2,000,000

21

$1,699,000

2

$6,570,000

74

$6,607,892

51

$909,017

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

4

$257,394

1

$1,630,000

36

$4,036,145

19

$396,640

1

$82,000

6

$91,800

17

$799,193

11

$213,863

1

$1,418,000

3

$105,000

1 1

$59,000

$1,200,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN

1

$92,427

MASON

4

$230,990

TOTAL

61

$8,119,534

1

$59,000

4

$257,394

2

$2,830,000

55

$6,335,338

39

$807,303

JAN-JAN 2010

61

$8,119,534

1

$59,000

4

$2,577,394

2

$2,830,000

55

$6,335,338

39

$807,303

JAN-JAN 2011

41

$5,809,176

32

$2,000,000

2

$6,570,000

74

$6,607,892

51

$909,017

OWEN

22

Northern Kentucky BUILDER

21

$1,699,000

BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / call 331-9500 for reservations or to confirm dates

1

2 Table Top Night, 5:00-9:00 pm, Turfway Race Track

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

14

15

16

21

22

23

Remodelers’ Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

Lead Certification Class, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, HBA Associates BOG 12:00 - 5:00pm, HBA

10

11

12

13

SMC Board of Governors, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

17

18

19

Membership/Retention, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, HBA

Apprenticeship Graduation, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm, HBA Events Center

20

Golf Outing Sign-ups, 8:00 am, HBA

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00am - 12:00 pm LDC Luncheon Meeting HBA, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

25

24

26 State & Local Government Committee, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

Easter Sunday

sunday

1

Grow Your Business with Internet Marketing, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

27

Board of Directors Meeting, 12:00 - 2:00 pm Executive Comm. Meeting, 2:00 pm

28

tuesday 3

9 C I N C I N N AT I & N O R T H E R N

wednesday 4

10

thursday 5

11

30

friday 6

saturday 7

Remodelers’ Issues Committee Meeting, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

12

13

C I N C I N N AT I & N O R T H E R N

K E N T U C K Y

C I N C I N N AT I & N O R T H E R N

K E N T U C K Y

C I N C I N N AT I & N O R T H E R N

K E N T U C K Y

14

K E N T U C K Y

SMC Board of Governors, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

15

16

17

Retention/Membership Committee, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

18

LDC Board of Governors, 11:00am - 12:00 pm

“Winning Hand” Membership Drive, 8:30 am – 11:30 am

K E N T U C K Y

Builder Realtor Bash, HBA Events Center, 4:00- 7:00 pm

19

Events Committee, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

20

21

LDC Council Meeting Duke Envision Center Tour, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

may

C I N C I N N AT I & N O R T H E R N

29 General Membership Luncheon, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, World of Golf

Associates Board of Governors, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

8

Good Friday, Office Closed

Ambassador Club, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

monday 2

april

Builder Realtor Bash Committee, 10:45 am

Golf Outing Committee, 1:00 – 4:00 pm, HBA

“Winning Hand” Membership Drive, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

22

23 C I N C I N N AT I & N O R T H E R N

29

K E N T U C K Y

24

26

27

28

Executive Comm. Meeting, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

State & Local Government Committee, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, HBA

30

25

Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, HBA

31 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED

Northern Kentucky BUILDER

23

2751 Circleport Drive Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

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