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MAY 2011 Member Updates ............................4 2011 Tour of Remodeled Homes Information ............................8 FACEBOOK Discipline ............................9 Winning Hand Member Drive ..........................11 Table Top Night a Huge Victory ..........................12 Member Mix & Mingle a Big Success ..........................14 CO Detectors Required in Residential Code ..........................19 Annual Golf Outing Sign-Ups

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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.

Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. Northern Kentucky Builder™ is designed

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 Kirk Pies, Sales & Marketing Director Shelli Slusher, Accounting Coordinator Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development 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.

www.HomeBuildersNKY.com

“Where Builders, Developers & Realtors Connect!”

Thursday, May 12, 4- 7 Pm at the HBA Events Center Table Space Available for Builders & Developers Magnificent Door Prizes Tasty Margarita’s Best Rock & Roll Costume Contest Greatest number of NKY Builders, Developers & Realtors at one Event!

Admission Free to Realtors, Exhibitors & Sponsors

All other attendees - $20

NEW MEMBERS Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

Michael D. Adams Michael Adams 1597 Casey Mill Road Berry, Kentucky 41003 859-393-4707 (Hauling) Sponsor: Patty Prather

Anthony W. Simpson Construction, Inc. Anthony W. Simpson 198 Bagby Road Crittenden, Kentucky 41030 (859) 393-9178 (Pole Barns, garages, agriculture buildings)

American Sealing Experts Travis Fields 410 Dudley Trace #B Florence, Kentucky 41042 (859) 371-4180 (Concrete Sealers) Sponsor: Jim Cutter

Burcor Fencing, LLC Jeff Burcor 10621 Williamswood Drive Independence, Kentucky 41051 (859) 356-1945 (Fencing) Sponsor: Rob Stone

MISSING IN ACTION

NETWORK IN ACTION!

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-One Carpentry Specialists Arendell Construction Beal Roofing & Sheetmetal Bonneville International Bryson Construction Cahill Electric Co. Colonial Commercial Cleaning

P.S., Inc. Thomas Door & Trim Value City Furniture

WELCOME BACK!

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. Bluegrass Paving Finishing Touches Paramount Painting, Inc.

Spillman Lawncare Trauth Bricklaying

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MEMBERS PROFILES

Name: Dick Bisher Company: First Place Bank Position: Loan Officer Community I live in: White Oak, Cincinnati, Ohio My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Golf Length of time as a member of the HBA of Northern Kentucky: New Member My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: Help builders with construction loans Something unique about my company is: Offers products that other banks don’t have

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

Name: Gus McKinley Company: Gustin Construction, Inc. Position: President Community I live in: Walton, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is….Spending time with my family and friends Length of time as a member of the HBA of Northern Kentucky: 1 year My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: To join the association that represents our industry Something unique about my company is: Unsurpassed quality

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The Show, The Guide, The Leads.

Be on The Tour • • • • • • •

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Enhance your image and visibility

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Showcase your product in ways not possible using other marketing channels

Reach potential clients

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Highlight a special or unique skill or project Get great radio and television exposure

The Home Builders Associations of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati are partnering to produce this scattered site show featuring remodeled homes in the Tristate.

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TOUR DATES THIS YEAR ARE OCTOBER 1-2, 2011.

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FACEBOOK DISCIPLINE

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ost employers are aware of the multiple difficulties that social networking poses throughout the work day. Facebook, MySpace, web logs, Twitter and LinkedIn occupy a significant percentage of an employee’s workday according to recent statistics. Clearly, employers are entitled to take disciplinary action if employees violate an existing social network policy of the employer while working. However, a more significant issue arises when discussing the extent to which employers can regulate employees’ activities during non-working hours.

Plainly and simply, all employers should have Internet and social networking policies in place.

It is only through such policies that employees are aware that there is no expectation of privacy in e-mails and that use of the Internet for inappropriate purposes such as pornography and harassment will not be tolerated. Employees can be advised that they are not to identify themselves on social networking sites as an employee of such employer or criticize any employee of the company. The policy should also indicate that the employer has an expectation of employee loyalty and that any comments on social media sites violating the policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

Case law and the employment at-will doctrine generally favor the employer but off-duty use of social networking sites is, as yet uncharted territory even for non-union employers. Generally, the courts balance the employee’s privacy interest with the employer’s interest in regulating the employee’s conduct. The court will look to the employee’s conduct in light of the employer’s policies in place and the employer’s interests which are at risk.

A recent case filed by the National Labor Relations Board raises further concern for employers. In that case, an ambulance company fired

an employee because she had criticized her supervisor on Facebook. The union employer had a policy which prohibited employees from disparaging co-employees. The NLRB asserted that the termination was wrongful because the employee had been engaged in “concerted activity” with her co-workers. A recognized concern for all employers is that statements by employees concerning their “terms and conditions of employment” is protected by the National Labor Relations Act as concerted activity even for non-union employers. In this case, the NLRB took the position that the policy was overbroad and that it limited an employee’s right to discuss working conditions with one another even though derogatory statements were made about the company. Unfortunately, the case was resolved before any final court decision.

In light of the pro-union nature of the existing NLRB Board, we anticipate that further decisions on this matter will be forthcoming.

Additionally, we anticipate that employees will challenge an employer’s ability to discipline the employee for Facebook entries during non-working hours. It is critical that employers have policies in place and consistently enforce such policies. If an issue arises with an employee concerning off duty Facebook or social media entries, it is advised that you contact legal counsel to consider your options. As long as the proliferation of social media posts continue, the issues facing employers will become more pressing.

If you would like to know more about these issues, please contact Robert Hoffer, a partner in the Employment Section of Dressman, Benzinger & LaVelle, psc. Bob can be reached at (859) 426-2105 or via email at rhoffer@ dbllaw.com.

Senator Damon Thayer attended the State & Local Government Committee Meeting in March

Bob Schroder, HBA President; Bill Butt, 2011 PAC Chair; Senator Damon Thayer; Mike Kegley, 2011HBAK President.

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WINNING HAND MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Join us at the Winning Hand Membership Drive. You are perfectly qualified to spread the word about how the HBA is helping you and your business. You will be participating with other qualified members who believe in the HBA and the benefits that membership has to offer.

HBA Member Challenge Sign up for a time slot during the two half days of the drive. Use that time to tell someone how the HBA can benefit their business.

The Board of Directors and Membership Committee Year Long Challenge Each member of the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee is challenged to recruit (2) new members. Challenge dates are from January 1, 2011 – October 31, 2011. The Losing Team will provide and serve lunch to the Winning Team. 100% Success….Executive Officer, Brian Miller will smoke ribs.

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

(4:30 Wrap-up Party) THE TOP POT: (Top Recruiter Prize) Red’s Diamond Seat Tickets (Sponsored by Drees Homes)

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

TABLE TOP NIGHT a Huge Victory!

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able Top Night 2011, presented by Florida Tile was a huge victory! We entertained a new

theme and location this year and hosted the event at Turfway Park. Celebrity and LIVE horse racing amused guests throughout the night. Auction a Builder/Remodeler meetings took place inside Blinker’s, where Builder’s and Remodelers met with Associate members- enjoyed their private meetings and a cold beverage. Compliments of Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring -Builders, Developers and Remodelers enjoyed FREE VALET PARKING! Each exhibitor gave away a door prize and was greeted with over 350 attendees.

Thanks to the Millennium Club, for sponsoring the beverages for the evening. We also thank the Ambassador’s Club for providing - Kathy Dahl with Sibcy Cline, and Roger Toennis- Lifetime HBA Member who welcomed our new members throughout the night.

Thanks to the 2011 Table Top Committee Members: Patrick Townsend, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring, Inc.; Tom Bolger, Fifth Third Bank, Northern Kentucky, Inc.; Amy Gardner, Nisbet Brower; Carl Grimm, Blue Linx; Steve Hamm, Cornerstone Window & Door, LLC; Mark Hubbard, Dragonfly Stained Glass Innovations, LLC; Bryan Martin, Carter Lumber; Todd Rieger, Tremco Barrier Solutions; Brian Schalk, Florida Tile Ceramic Center; Linda Stickley, 360 American Title Services; Tina, Van Sant, 360 American Title Services. We could not have done it without your help!

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A “BIG THANK YOU” Race Sponsors

THANK YOU FLORIDA TILE - it was a pleasure hosting you as our TITLE SPONSOR!

SPRING MEMBER MIX & MINGLE HUGE SUCCESS!

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he Spring Member Mix & Mingle at the Harmony Clubhouse was a huge success! Approximately 80 HBA members and Realtors enjoyed the Member Mix & Mingle sponsored by Stewart Title, Drees Homes and Zaring Premier Homes. It was a tremendous opportunity to connect with builders, associate members and Realtors. The Member Mix & Mingles are scheduled quarterly. Don’t miss the June 16th Mix & Mingle at Patrick’s Hardwood Flooring. The September Mix & Mingle will be held at Forge Lumber.

Above L-R: Jill Kuhn, Stewart Title, Melanie Millson, Zaring Premier Home; Nick Smith, Drees Homes; Patrina Hensley, Drees Homes, Steve Glacken and Roger Kuhn, Stewart Title.

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CO DETECTORS REQUIRED IN KY RESIDENTIAL CODE

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he Board of Housing Buildings and Construction has recently passed a code change to the Kentucky Residential Building Code that requires the installation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in all new homes.

The regulation requiring CO detectors was passed late last year and was finalized through the process in early March. The detectors must be installed in new homes permitted after June 1.

The new code requirement calls for carbon monoxide detectors to be installed in new homes with fuel-fired heating and cooling systems or appliances, or attached garages. The detectors must be installed near every bedroom and in a common living area in a home. They must be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Unlike smoke detectors, the CO detectors do not have to be hardwired into the electrical system. Builders also have the option of installing dual smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The mandate also affects existing homes only in that in any remodeling project that requires a permit, the building code official must inform the homeowner that carbon monoxide detectors are required by the code. The remodeler has no responsibility to inform the homeowner of the new code.

THOMAS NAPIER JOINS HBA STAFF AS DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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homas Napier was born on an American Military base in Frankfurt Germany in 1971. His mother is a German citizen and his father was an American Soldier stationed there. Mr. Napier moved to the United States in 1976 with his grandparents Robert and Julia and lived on the west side of Cincinnati.

Mr. Napier attended Oak Hills schools until his graduation and then attended the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Napier graduated with honors in Chemistry and Education. He immediately began teaching in Cincinnati Public Schools as a Middle School Science and Math Teacher. During his 5th years teaching, Mr. Napier was nominated for Ashland Oil’s Teacher of the Year and the National Science Teacher of the Year.

In subsequent years, Mr. Napier was tapped to be a curriculum designer by Cincinnati Public Schools and later joined the Curriculum Development team. His ability to create and implement quality curriculum was noticed quickly and he was promoted to a leadership position. During this time Mr. Napier attended Xavier University doing coursework on Special Education students and students with unique disabilities.

Over the last several years Mr. Napier was honored with a PhD from Miami and New York University in Sociology of Education for his work with outreach to underprivileged and disenfranchised students and historically underrepresented groups in education.

Recently, Mr. Napier has joined the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky as the Director of Professional Development.

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The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contribution pays for the refreshments and entertainment at membership meetings and events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, and the Inaugural Luncheon.

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Visit EnquirerMedia.com/Yahoo or contact your enquirer media Account Executive today.

You can also contact Stephanie Cooper at 513.768.8196 or scooper@enquirer.com.

48TH ANNUAL HBA GOLF OUTING AT NEW VENUE – TRIPLE CROWN COUNTRY CLUB SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE! HOLE SPONSORSHIPS (Green sponsors) - $150 each Lunch Sponsor - $500 Cart Sponsor - $500 DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR $25, $50, $75, $100, or $200 Donations for golfer’s goodie bags.

(Your logo items) You bring it, we’ll stuff it!

(144 quantities required) WHAT DO SPONSORS RECEIVE FOR THEIR SPONSORSHIP? MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2011 • 10:00 SHOTGUN START • 144 MAXIMUM GOLFERS

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EW THIS YEAR! “3-Putt for Need some “Help” with your game? $25,000” sponsored by Tim Mulligan’s available for only $5. Limited to (4) Alexander, Jr., Kentucky Farm per foursome.

Bureau Insurance, Florence/Union Office.

PRIZES AWARDED 1st & 2nd Place One golfer from each foursome will have Teams, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. the opportunity to putt for $25,000. The ATTENTION GOLFERS - This is a contest consists of 3 putts. One 10 foot putt, “Best Ball Scramble” Don’t golf ? Don’t Worry!

30 foot putt, and 55 foot putt. The golfer This is a “Best Ball Scramble! All you have to do who sinks all three putts will win a check for is make your club come in contact with the ball, $25,000. More details at the outing. be able to carry the ball to the leading position DON’T MISS THE FUN! $150 per on your team, hit again and find three other golfer or $600 per foursome. Included in players willing to accept this method of play. outing: 18 holes of golf with cart, cook out In other words, all players hit their ball, play lunch, dinner, beer and soft drinks throughout their next shot from the best position hit by a course, door prizes, tee box prize and goodie member of their team and one score is recorded bag. No cancellations accepted after May 20th. for the team. It’s so easy and so much fun!

Don’t Play Golf but want to join in the fun?

Reservations for Lunch or Dinner call Lunch $15 Dinner $25 (Includes Beer & Soft (859) 331-9500. Reservations made and not Drinks) or spend the day with us for only $35. cancelled by Friday, June 3rd will be charged.

TIM ALEXANDER, Jr.

Prominent signage at the golf course and in NKY BUILDER Magazine.

Exposure to the golfers and HBA members attending.

Ability to hand out goodies and prizes with your company name and logo to all golfers and members.

Chance to network with golfers as they are waiting to tee off or sink their putt.

Enjoy the day out of the office or jobsite!

OTHER SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE, Call JANIS FOR DETAILS AT THE HBA OFFICE TODAY, 859-331-9500.

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The HBA Conference and Meeting Centers are the perfect location for company meetings, training workshops, sales functions and private parties.

Events with from 25 to 225 persons can be accommodated – with 5 breakout rooms Free onsite parking for up to 110 cars, with additional offsite parking available Beverages (soft drinks and coffee) for up to 25 people are included at no extra cost; minimal charge for more that 25 and food service is available at a reasonable cost.

Use of audio and visual equipment is included.

Conveniently located off I275 (Mineola Pike exit), the HBA of Northern Kentucky is located at 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, KY 41018.

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LABOR POOL We are preparing the workforce of tomorrow! As your business starts to pick up and you find yourselves looking for employees CALL US FIRST. We are training the future builders, remodelers, electricians, carpenters and HVAC technicians of tomorrow so take advantage of our services. We have students ready to help serve your needs. We can help custom fit your needs as well; from experienced well seasoned personnel to the novice helpers.

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REMODELER’S CORNER finished by 7 pm on Sunday. The women’s council provided food and refreshments for the workers on both days. Thank you to everyone who donated their time for this worthwhile cause!

REMODELER’S COUNCIL WHAT’S HAPPENING??

By Darlene Bossert, CKD, Stone Statements, Inc.

Marketing: If you haven’t picked up your Registered Remodeler decals, they 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 will be here before you know it! The Tour is scheduled for October 1st and 2nd. If you have an entry for the TORH, please let Karen LeFefvre at the HBA office know the location of the project and what the project is (i.e. kitchen, basement, addition, whole house). As soon as we get this information, we will start sending out bi-monthly updates so you can see where the TORH projects are located.

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..

Community Service: Thanks to over 30 volunteers who donated their time to frame a 2-story house in Ludlow for H.O.N.K. on April 9 and Quote of the Day 10. There was a crew of 14 workers on Saturday and 16 on Sunday. “The man who cannot believe in himself cannot believe in anything else.” Roy L. Smith Even with the rain on Saturday, the framing and roof sheeting was

NORTHERN KENTUCKY BUILDING PERMITS SINGLE FAMILY

FEBRUARY ‘11

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MODULAR HOMES

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MULTI FAMILY

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CONDOS

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$879,120

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COMMERCIAL

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COMMERCIAL REMODELING

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RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

37

$3,032,460

15

$225,676

BOONE

18

$3,019,615

CAMPBELL

4

$521,691

9

$3,739,202

10

$218,502

KENTON

8

$1,378,181

17

$10,287,670

16

$334,867

GRANT

1

$330,000

2

$170,146

2

$36,150

1

$390,000

1

$12,000

66

$17,619,478

44

$827,195

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

31

$5,249,487

SINGLE FAMILY

FEBRUARY ‘10

BOONE

37

$5,650,108

CAMPBELL

5

$553,412

KENTON

20

$2,808,429

GRANT

1

$204,500

GALLATIN

1

$68,599

MASON

1

$40,000

TOTAL

65

$9,325,048

JAN-FEB '10

126

$17,444,582

JAN-FEB '11

72

$11,058,663

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

6

$879,120

#

CONDOS

18

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

1

$425,000

35

$6,028,264

20

$445,859

3

$44,300

4

$153,450

21

$2,617,651

16

$301,569

1

$25,000

$1,405,000

CARROLLTON

2

$84,000

1

$43,000

OWEN

22

Northern Kentucky BUILDER

1

$59,000

18

$1,405,000

1

$425,000

61

$8,774,215

42

$968,878

4

$2,577,394

18

$1,405,000

3

$3,255,000

116

$15,109,553

81

$1,776,181

32

$2,000,000

27

$2,578,120

2

$6,570,000

140

$24,227,370

95

$1,736,212

BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / CALL 331-9500 FOR RESERVATIONS OR TO CONFIRM DATES

1

2

3

4

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

8

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

10

11

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

6

“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

K E N T U C K Y

24

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

30

29

25

26

27

28

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

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

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

31 MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED

sunday

monday

tuesday

wednesday 1

thursday 2

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

5

6

7 48th Annual Golf Outing at New Venue, Triple Crown Country Club

12

13

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

14

9

15

16

22

27

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

29

Executive Comm. Meeting, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Board of Directors Meeting, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, HBA

Member Mix & Mingle, 5:30 - 8:00 pm, Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring

23 HBAK Reception, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, HBA

26

4

10

11

17

18

HBAK Summer Board Meetings, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Embassy Suites in Covington

june

21

3

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

LDC Council Meeting, Roundtable, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, HBA

20

saturday

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

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

19

friday

Building & Housing Codes Meeting, 9:00 am, HBA

24

25

HBAK Summer Board Meetings, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Embassy Suites in Covington

30

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

Northern Kentucky BUILDER

23

2751 Circleport Drive Erlanger, Kentucky 41018

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