HBAFlash

March 23,  2018
A Big thank you to Parks Building Supply 
for hosting our Member Mixer.


Congratulations to Tammy Laurence 
on winning the door prize!
4th Annual Cornhole Tournament
presented by 

May 4, 2018


We have three exclusive sponsorships available for our Cornhole Tournament. Don't miss this opportunity to get your name in front of HBAF members!

Linda Lee Allan Home Builders Scholarship

Created in memory of Linda Lee Allan by her devoted husband and family, loving friends, admiring colleagues and loyal customers in celebration of her many contributions to the home building community and the economic development of our region. It is the intent of the donors to make a college education accessible to children and grandchildren of current members of the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville, Inc.

Eligibility : This scholarship is available to students who meet all of these requirements:
  • Graduating high school senior from Cumberland County;
  • Parents or grandparents maintain an active/current membership in the Home Builders Association of Fayetteville, Inc.;
  • Will attend an accredited community college, college or university within six months of the application date.
Priorities : The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the following priorities equally:
  • Financial need as demonstrated by the Student Aid Report, which is generated from the FAFSA,
  • Academic achievement, and
  • Citizenship
This is a non-renewable scholarship.
Deadline:  March 30, 2018; amount available:  $1,200
 
To apply, follow this link:   http://www.cumberlandcf.org/  Go to the "How to Apply" page under the Scholarship section.
NEW BUILD PAC COMMITTEE POLICY & CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT PROCEDURE

Political races that may be considered for endorsement:
City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, Town of Hope Mills, Town of Spring Lake, Hoke County, City of Raeford and NC General Assembly

HBAF PAC Committee Definition:
The HBAF PAC Committee is determined by donations received during the calendar year of an election. All contributors are designated as the "committee" and may attend the annual HBAF PAC committee meeting to determine endorsement of local candidates. Committee members must maintain a current HBAF membership to attend the annual meeting. Contributors who do not attend the annual meeting, relinquish their input to the committee in attendance. Candidates whom are also a contributor to the HBAF PAC may not attend the annual meeting and agree to relinquish their vote to the committee in attendance.

The annual HBAF PAC committee meeting will be held after the primary and before the election. The PAC Committee will be notified by email of the exact date and time of the annual meeting at least one week prior to the meeting.

HBAF PAC Committee Process:
All HBAF PAC committee members attending the annual meeting will be impartial in their views of each candidate and will make decisions about the electoral race in the best interest of the HBAF and its mission.  All committee members will comply with the current HBAF Conflict of Interest policies, and shall not have served as a paid staff member or consultant to a candidate's campaign.
The HBAF will make every effort to provide an initial questionnaire to all candidates 5 days prior to the deadline for submittal. Candidates will not be considered for endorsement without written request and the HBAF questionnaire submission.

HBAF PAC committee may, at its discretion, conduct in-person interviews with some or all candidates.
The HBAF PAC committee discusses the candidates' responses to the questionnaire and any in-person interviews. The committee makes a recommendation for or against endorsement and a recommendation for campaign funding if a candidate is endorsed. The recommendations are submitted to the HBAF Board of Directors for approval.

When reviewing a candidate's request for endorsement, the Committee will consider the following:
  1. Whether the candidate is a member of a home builders association.
  2. Whether the candidate has demonstrated commitment to the building and development industries.
  3. Knowledge of local building and development regulations.
  4. Whether the candidate has specific ideas on how to improve the building and development industries.
  5. How the candidate answered specific building and development questions presented by the PAC committee.
  6. Political experience.
  7. Integrity/character.
  8. Demonstrated work ethic.
  9. General reputation in the community.
  10. Civic/community affairs.
March is Ladder Safety Month

According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, and in 2016, one-third of these falls were falls from ladders. More than 150 construction workers died as a result of ladder misuse. Ladder accidents also caused more than 20,000 workplace injuries in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor. Fortunately, falls from ladders can be prevented through proper training.

Builders Mutual created this ladder safety infographic as a quick reference training guide. Presented in both English and in Spanish, it explains important steps to remember that will help ensure on-the-job safety when working with ladders. 

 
April 2
HBAF office closed

April 10
Governmental Affairs
9:00 am

April 12
Delegate Crew
9:00 am