HBA Committee/Council Charges:
Program & Education Committee:
This committee, chaired by the 1st Vice President, is charged with developing the monthly program meetings for the general membership. Meetings occur on the third Thursday of each month (including the Annual Holiday Party) from September through June. Committee members assist with topic/speaker coordination that is geared to educate members concerning the issues involving their businesses and improving business skills. Tasks include membership surveys, choosing event locations, interfacing with other appropriate committees/councils, securing sponsors, setting agendas, assisting with registration and set up at events. The committee may choose to develop educational seminars (may include specialized courses such as CGR, CGB, CAPS etc.) for the membership outside of the main monthly meetings. Major planning for programs occurs during June & July, but may be necessary at any point in the year due to seminar offerings.
Local Government Affairs Committee:
This committee has jurisdiction over matters relating to the housing and building industry at the local level. The committee, along with State HBA staff, represents the industry before key government decision-makers on legislative and regulatory issues. The main task is being the eyes and ears at PUC, P&Z, Inland/Wetlands and DEP meetings to uncover the issues that are unfair, potentially illegal and causing detrimental damage to the builder’s and consumer’s bottom line. Other activities may include actively encouraging the membership to respond to various “calls to action” on issues, developing an LGA newsletter, interfacing with the Program committee for the annual Legislator’s event in October and coordinating volunteers and meetings for special projects or campaigns- including the Annual Building Industry Day at the State Capitol in March/April. The committee meets on a monthly basis prior to our general memership meeting and dinner, but mostly, prior to and during each legislative session.
Membership Services Committee:
This committee has jurisdiction in matters relating to membership growth and retention. Tasks include monitoring and updating information for benefit listings, new member packets, coordination and implementation of new member orientations, assisting with making calls to members for retention and welcoming purposes, development and implementation of a “Do Business with a Member” campaign, interfacing with other HBA committees or councils, as well as with state and national, to develop recruitment initiatives including national’s Annual Call in Day and membership drives. The committee meets as needed and usually via conference call.
Home Show Committee:
Tasks include coordinating enhancements to the Home Show, assisting with show set-up and manning shifts at the HBA booth during the show. Committee members also develop various marketing tools to be used to increase the Association’s visibility in the public arena and may interface with other HBA committees or councils. The committee is charged with editorial control of the show brochure and program, as well as, driving booth sales to the show promoter. The committee meets once over the summer and then holds monthly meetings the first Friday of the month at 8 a.m. from October through the show.
SAM Tram Committee:
This committee is charged with developing publicity and marketing tools for the Association’s annual SamTram (Sales & Marketing Tour) program in the Fall or Spring. The tour is an opportunity to learn about the New Construction process. Members aide the chair in coordinating sponsorships, builder sites to visit, buses, lunch, realtor sign-ups, program booklet, etc. Work on the committee is primarily from April through September for the Fall or January through May for the Spring.
Strategic Long-Range Planning Committee:
This committee, chaired by the 2nd Vice President, regularly assesses the overall viability of the association, reviews association by-laws, monitors industry performance norms and suggests planning activities for the HBA committees and Board of Directors to implement as needed. The committee takes recommendations throughout the year, but meets prior to the budget being set for an upcoming year (prior to May.)
Golf Committee:
This committee is in charge of planning the association’s annual Golf Outing, usually held in June. Tasks include setting a budget, date, venue, working with the EO to finalize the lunch and dinner menu options, setting the criteria for and securing sponsorships, door prizes, raffle prizes, securing volunteers and promoting the event to members. Work on this committee is primarily 4 months of the year- mid-February through mid-June.
Directory Committee:
The directory committee is in charge of assessing the style, format and elements of the Association’s membership directory each year. They also draw up a budget, assist with ad sales, information verification and proofreading. Work on this committee is primarily 5 months of the year- April through August.
Website Committee:
This committee interfaces with the other committees to ensure pertinent information about member benefits, events and sponsorship or advertising options are posted on the association’s website. They also co-ordinate with the state and national associations regarding affinity programs and logo inclusion. The committee meets on an as needed basis.
Scholarships, Charity & Good Will Committee:
This committee is charged with implementing the annual scholarship program. They also make decisions on charitable activities based on a policy set by the Board of Directors. Committee meets on an as needed basis and in the spring to make decisions on scholarship applications.
A sub-group of this committee also meets to determine and publicize what members may have gotten married, had children or passed away.
Investments Committee:
The investments committee, chaired by the Treasurer, monitors the financial viability of the association. They regularly assess investment opportunities to benefit the association in accordance with the established investment policy. The policy may be reviewed and amended as needed.
Past Presidents Council:
The Council, chaired by the Immediate Past President, meets twice a year to assess the various functions of the association. A major charge of the council is to engage builders to participate in association events and activities.
If you are interested in serving on any of the above committees, please call the office at