Havan Opportunities: Connect, Advocate and Educate

HAVAN Update
February 10, 2019

Renée Auer, Senior Director Membership & Sales | Twitter: @reneeauer

HAVAN OPPORTUNITIES

Membership Has its Benefits!

Be sure to visit us at Buildex this week!

Tuesday February 12 4:30pm - 6:30pm Innotech Windows & Doors, 3855 Henning Dr, Burnaby	TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: A forum for discussion on technical challenges, new products, and evolving building technology, contact Mark@havan.ca for meeting details.
Wednesday February 13 8:30am - 10:30am HAVAN Boardroom	EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE: Focused on development of CPD-approved Builder courses, for industry workshops, forums, seminars and HAVAN's online eLearn. Contact Wendy@havan.ca
Wednesday February 13 3:00pm - 4:30pm HAVAN Boardroom	GOLF COMMITTEE: It's the tee off meeting for the 2019 September 4th Fall Classic Golf Tournament. If you are looking to make some connections, contact Dawn@havan.ca for committee opportunities.
Thursday February 14 8:00am-9:30am HAVAN Boardroom and call-in/video option	DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Focused on advocacy issues, c ontact Mark@havan.ca for meeting details, and to join the committee.
Wed - Thurs, Feb 13/14 HAVAN Pavilion Convention Centre West, Vancouver	BUILDEX: Visit the HAVAN pavilion featuring members of the association showcasing the latest technologies and trends in the sector. A great example of Members working with Members.
Wednesday February 20 9:00am - 11:00am Centura Tile, 4616 Canada Way, Burnaby	SUPPLIERS COUNCIL MEETING: A forum to share/exchange ideas and resources, a ll suppliers welcome. Open to HAVAN members only. Contact Renee@havan.ca for details.
Wed - Sun, Feb 20-24 Main aisle, Garden Center, BC Place Stadium	HAVAN: Ask the Experts Stage, presented by Trail Appliances at the Spring Home and Garden Show, featuring workshops and seminars by HAVAN builders/renovators and designers. Be sure to stop by for a visit.
Tuesday February 26 5:30pm - 8:30pm Joey's Burnaby (Rosser Ave)	RENO COUNCIL ROUND TABLE: Guest Speaker TBC. Open to Renovator Business Owners ONLY. Please RSVP to Sonali@havan.ca
Wednesday February 27 7:30 - 9:30am Trev Deeley 1875 Boundary Rd Burnaby	BUILDERS BREAKFAST SERIES : Rethinking the Residential Wall - Reduce the impact of thermal bridging and air leakage with wall assemblies. (moved to Wed because of the Ovations Awards finalist event on Thurs.) Includes hot breakfast and networking.
Thursday February 28	2019 OVATION AWARDS FINALIST 'OIREE: Exclusive event for Entrants and Sponsors ONLY. Limited Sponsorships remaining. Contact wendy@havan.ca
EARLY BIRD RATE Extended to Feb 28	ART OF LEADERSHIP FOR WOMEN April 5th with special guest speaker Malala Yousafzai. Join the Women's Council as we head out for a day of inspiration, empowerment, and great networking. (Reserved seating too!) To save $100 on your ticket, and secure reserved seating with HAVAN, REGISTER ONLINE using code GVHBA33.
Wednesday March 13 8:30am - 10:30am Cosentino Centre Vancouver, 8603 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby	U40 Young Professionals Seminar Featuring a panel of 3 HAVAN members who discuss their own unique career paths and lessons learned as they've navigated their businesses through economic ups and downs, attend this seminar and position yourself for longevity & success.
TABLETOP OPPS!	GET CONNECTED!
Wednesday March 6 4pm - 8pm Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard Street Vancouver	HOMEBUYER FORUM: Targeting first-time homebuyers, the 'bank of mom and dad', and people new to Vancouver, HAVAN forum attracts 200 consumers to the forum, plus hundreds more online, all looking for advice on how and where to buy in Metro Vancouver. Contact Sonali@havan.ca for marketplace tabletop details.
Thursday March 7 9:00am - 11:30am Hard Rock Casino 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam	Breakfast Networking Event: Connect with 160+ members. M ake some new contacts in a low-key and informal setting. Meet HAVAN Committee Chairs, volunteers and staff. The popular speed networking session always books up. Come early and sign up!
Wednesday May 1 3:30pm - 7:30pm Hard Rock Casino 2080 United Boulevard Coquitlam	MEMBERS EXPO is back for the 14th year! Featuring 85+ suppliers and trades showcasing their products and services to upwards of 700 industry attendees, this trade show delivers! Contact Renee@havan.ca for details.

In case you missed the rebrand activities, check out the media release and launch vide. The rebrand represents progress, in response to the changing digital landscape, and our commitment to strengthen the benefits of membership.

Remember: Link back to HAVAN.ca when you post your new digital logo on your website. We look forward to working with each and every one of you, as together, we are more visible, and empowered to enact change.

HAVAN is a symbol of integrity and trust. Consumers turn to HAVAN to source builders, renovators, products and services to build their homes which help shape the communities where people want to live. As Canada's second largest, fastest growing home builder association, HAVAN attracts the industry's best, providing leading advocacy initiatives, education and resources to help our member companies thrive. A not-for-profit association, HAVAN is proudly affiliated with both the provincial CHBA BC, and national CHBA offices. Together, we can build excellence.