Louisiana Home Builders Association Newsletter
September 2015 Newsletter

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE MONTH:

SAFETY PLUS

 LHBA offers a new Builder Safety Resource, as a special members only benefit, where you can download OSHA approved documents (at NO CHARGE) & discounted safety certification videos for you and your employees!
 
To get started, log in to the members section of the LHBA.org website and  
click the Safety Plus tab on the left side of the page. To connect to Safety Plus directly from this newsletter, CLICK HERE 
 
In addition to the free OSHA approved documents, Safety Plus also offers training videos with testing and certification!  

About the videos:
EACH time a video is watched, the cost is $15. 
There is a test at the end and one person may take the test online.
 
When prompted to check out, enter discount code: safelhba
 
It is immediately graded and the results are instant. 
A certificate can be printed immediately

If you need to train more than one person at a time,
contact your local HBA for instructions! 

Here is a video that will help you understand the process a little better:



2015 Changes for Inventory Tax Credit
The state inventory tax credit was in jeopardy this past legislative session due to the budget gap. The credit was kept but with some changes on refund ability. For some taxpayers, the credit will change to a carry forward.

If the credit amount exceeds the tax liability for the tax year, eligible taxpayers will get a full refund of the credit if their tax liability is less than $10,000.

Eligible taxpayers whose ad valorem taxes are $10,000 or more, will be refunded 75 percent of the excess credit. The remaining 25 percent of the credit may be carried forward as a credit against subsequent tax liability. Fortunately, this carry forward can be used for up to five years.
 

What Drives A Buyer To Select A Particular Home?
  

If you have ever wondered what drives a home buyer to select a particular home look no further. The American Housing Survey provides insight into the home buying process, and NAHB economist Heather Taylor broke down the data in a recent Eye on Housing blog post.
The survey shows the top two reasons for choosing a home were its size (cited by 76% of buyers) and room layout/design (74%). The house's price and the neighborhood were each cited by 72% of home buyers. For buyers of new homes, room layout/design, neighborhood, exterior appearance and construction quality tended to be even more important than for other types of buyers. Among first-time buyers, on the other hand, price was more often a consideration (see Graph 1 below). To read the entire article on NAHBNOW.com CLICK HERE

Are YOU the next 
BUILD-PAC Champion? 

 
BUILD-PAC Champions is a new program to recognize, support and thank our most successful fundraisers.



How can YOU become a BUILD-PAC Champion? 
Aimed at growing BUILD-PAC participation at all levels, a BUILD-PAC Champion is defined as a BUILD-PAC contributor who raises $10,000 or more in new money annually. All new personal BUILD-PAC contributions should be sent directly to BUILD-PAC staff. It is incumbent upon the aspiring BUILD-PAC Champion to notify staff of all contributions raised.

What benefits come with being a BUILD-PAC Champion? 
- BUILD-PAC Champion lapel pin.
- Exclusive access to the Capitol Club hospitality suite.
- Invitation to the Capitol Club dinner at the International Builders' Show to be recognized and thanked.
- Name recognition at NAHB's Annual Board Meetings.

What is considered new money for BUILD-PAC? 
- NAHB members who have never contributed to BUILD-PAC.
- NAHB members who did not contribute the previous year.
- NAHB members who upgrade to a higher giving level. (New money is only the increased amount i.e. a Gold Key member ($1,000) upgrades to Capitol Club ($5,000) - only $4,000 is classified as new money.)

Questions? For more information contact BUILD-PAC staff. 
Meghan Everngam, Assistant Vice President | (202) 266-8259 | [email protected]
Sofia Fox, Fundraising Manager | (202) 266-8248 | [email protected]
Sashia Moore | (202) 266-8114 | [email protected] 

 
Education


Residential Builders must earn 6 CEU credits each year, even with a multi-year license.





Upcoming Courses:

Acadian Home Builders Association  

September 24
1) DEQ Regulations Update & Storm Water Pollution Prevention 8am-10am AHBA Office (2 CEUs)
2) LHBA Safety Plus Online OSHA Certification
10am-12pm AHBA Office (2 CEUs)

Contact AHBA to register (337)981-3053


Teche Area Builders Association 

September 17
Continuing Education Class (6 CEUs)
9am-4pm Free for members.
Lunch will be provided by CLECO

Contact Christin to Register (337)365-0075

  ** There are many opportunities throughout the year to earn these credits by attending classes through your local association. Please contact your local for a complete and updated list of classes.**

 

Upcoming LHBA & NAHB Events
 

September 10 

LHBA Executive Committee Meeting 

 

September 26-29   

NAHB Fall Board

Dallas, TX

 

October 14-16                       

LHBA Fall Board of Directors

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino  

Lake Charles, LA            

 

November 19  

LHBA Executive Committee  
LOCAL ASSOCIATION  
SPECIAL EVENTS



Acadian Home Builders Association 

Sept 21 - AHBA's 22nd Annual Doug Ashy Sr. Golf Tournament
Oakbourne Country Club, Lafayette, LA
9:30 a.m. - Registration, Putting Contest, & Range Open
11:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
3-man Scramble - $375 per team
Team Entry Forms Available at  www.ahbaonline.com in late August

Capital Region Builders Association

Sept 11 - CRBA ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC
Copper Mill Golf Club 12:00pm-5:00pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Northshore Home Builders Association

Sept 10 - NHBA Fall Golf Tourney 
Carter Plantation in Springfield, LA
12:00pm Tee Time - 4 Person Scramble
$125 per golfer/$500 per team
Includes: fees, cart, drinks, lunch & dinner
Contact Jessica to register [email protected]

Oct 2 - NHBA Fall Fishing Tournament
Rigolets Marina in Slidell, LA
$60 per angler for NHBA/LHBA members
($10 off if you register by Sept 11)
$25 per child under 16 years of age
$75 per angler for non-members
Lunch provided - Deadline to register is Oct 1 @ noon
Online Registration at www.northshorehba.org/fishing

Northwest LA Home Builders Association 

Oct 5 - Golf Tournament
Southern Trace Country Club
Contact Julie for registration info [email protected] 

Southeast LA Home Builders Association
Sept 25 - Swing into Spring Golf Tournament
Latour Golf Club-Mathews
$500.00 for a 4 man team
Many sponsorships are available!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

  
 
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THANK YOU 2015
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Membership Benefits and Rebates 
GET REBATES FROM SUPPLIES YOU ALREADY USE!

  As an LHBA member, you can be putting money back into your pocket with our NEW and EXCITING LHBA Member Rebate Program!  It's very simple to sign up, but to collect the rebates you've earned in 2012, you MUST sign up before February 20th!
LHBA MISSION STATEMENT
Our goal is to provide Louisiana with quality housing that is safe and affordable.

The Louisiana Home Builders Association is comprised of Builders & Associate members which:

  • Represents the homebuilding industry before state & regulatory bodies

  • Serves as the chief advocate of private property rights

  • Educates the general public as to the advantages of utilizing licensed builders

  • Promotes professionalism in the homebuilding industry

  • Promotes economic development & quality of life in Louisiana
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Contact Information
Stephanie Reid
Louisiana Home Builders Association
660 Laurel Street
Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-2714
LHBA Senior Officers

Peter Young, President

James "Jim" Fine,
Vice President

Conrad Blanchard,
Treasurer

Nick Castjohn,
Secretary

Penni Aulds,
Associate VP

Ray Kothe,
NAHB Representative

Jerry Passman,
Immediate Past
President 

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