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July 23, 2018

Governmental Affairs

San Benito Regional Policy Committee (RPC)

BIA Bay Area held its July San Benito Regional Policy Committee meeting with BIA Homebuilder members and local San Benito business organization representatives on Wednesday, July 18th. Mary Gilbert of the San Benito Council of Governments provided an update and overview of the November 2018 Transportation & Safety Ballot Measure along with the adopted Expenditure plan that has been approved unanimously by the San Benito Board of Supervisors and Hollister and San Juan Bautista City Councils. Daniel Rubens of Clifford Moss Consultants provided an overview of a proposed campaign efforts set to kick-off in late July with former supervisors Margie Barrios and Anthony Bothelho serving as campaign co-chairs.

South Bay Regional Policy Committee (RPC)

The South Bay RPC held an RPC meeting with Santa Clara Supervisor Dave Cortese who is planning to run for CA Senate District 15 in 2020. The BIA homebuilders engaged in a roundtable discussion centered on the state and bay area wide housing crisis suggesting possible legislative and state agency policy(ies) that could provide opportunities to increase the production of housing throughout the region and state.

Membership

Member Discounts on Dell Computers & Accessories

Time to update the computers in your office? Take advantage of member discounts with Dell. Discounts are available on PCs, electronics and accessories through the NAHB's Member Advantage Program. Click here for more information.

Events

Golf Tournament Photos Available

Enjoy the photos from our event in our photo album HERE.

Thank you to our photographers: Donald Stasenka and Lisa Vorderbrueggen.

Congratulations again to our tournament winners:

1st: Lakeside [54] - Lew Wehner, Mike Frank, Randy Winn, Ross Huffman & Falls [54] - Vince Fletcher, Kevin Fryer, Bob Fulton, Jeff Ratto

2nd: Lakeside [55] - Ron Cartmell, Brian Thierrin, Andy Karl, Andrew Gunnson & Falls [62] - Zach Otting, Greg Betty, Bob Barker, Timothy Smith

3rd: Lakeside [56] - Phil Marshall, Phillip Marshall, Andy Thomas, Bill Martin & Falls [62] - Joel McMillan, Nick Krokowski, Don Ricci, Kurt Donnolley

Most Accurate: Brian Thierrin (Lakeside) & Paul Nieto (Falls)

Closest to the Pin: Scott Robinson (6'6" Lakeside) & Pat Costanzo (10'0" Falls)

Men's Long Drive: Todd Callahan (Lakeside) & Chris Sy (Falls)

Women's Long Drive: Jordan Fish (Lakeside) & Romney White (Falls)

Chipping Contest: Chris King

Putting Contest: Jeff McMullen

SMC Networking Mixer @ Ellison Park, July 25

Join the Sales & Marketing Council for a casual networking mixer compliments of The New Home Company. Ellison Park is a new neighborhood of modern, multi-story townhomes located in Milpitas. Enjoy beverages and tacos on-site while networking with BIA members. No fee to attend, but RSVP required. Visit the event page HERE .

Save the Date - PWB Lean In Circle, Aug. 2

The Professional Women in Building Council will hold their next Lean in Circle for members on Thursday, August 2nd. Our speaker and topic are still being developed, but feel free to register today HERE.

Save the Date - SMC Dinner & Program, Oct. 10

The Sales & Marketing Council will have a dinner and educational program. Please be sure to save the date on your calendar. More details to come soon!

Women's Leadership Conference, Oct. 12

The excitement with the announcement of our keynote speakers for this year's 2nd Annual Women in the Lead, Women's Leadership Conference:

The Honorable Ellen Tauscher, former seven-term member of Congress and Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security in the Obama Administration.
Sheryl O'Loughlin, CEO of REBBL and author of Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart
Hannah Gordon, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, San Francisco 49ers

The half-day conference features dynamic and fabulous keynote women speakers. Your ticket includes entry to a reception hosted by the Professional Women in Building Council where you will have an opportunity to meet these ladies, too. This conference will be a sold-out event!

Sponsorships and tickets available on our website HERE.

OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:

July 31 - PASS Committee Meeting

August 2 - PWB Lean In Circle Workshop

August 9 - BRE Meeting

August 15 - SMC Board Meeting

August 16 - PWB Board Meeting

Check out our full calendar on our website HERE

HomeAid Northern CA

Trap Shoot - Register Today!

Register your team today for HomeAid's 17th Annual Trap Shoot! Event to be held on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Pleasanton-Livermore Rod & Gun Club! Register your team today - names of team members can be provided at a later date. Click here for the form.