March 31 , 2008

NEWS FROM HBAG

..."Qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum".... Let him who desires peace, prepare for war.
   --  Vegetius, fourth century Roman military writer…

GOT A B.O.B. Ride flyer for your biker friends or local cycle store??? If not, just click here and make this the BIGGEST Industry Ride, EVER

Ride with us and HELP CALL ATTENTION TO Georgia's NUMBER ONE, HOME GROWN INDUSTRY!!!!!!!

SPECIAL CALLED HBAG BOARD MEETING - April 8, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center, Salon I Room, just west of I-85 on Camp Creek Parkway (2000 Convention Ct Concourse, College Park). Special guest will be Georgia's Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John Oxendine. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss current issues impacting the industry. Please let Kelly know by April 6th if you will be in attendance at klass@hbag.org. The meeting is open to all HBAG members and Georgia Executive Officers; please plan on attending if you're interested in current happenings! For more information contact mistered@hbag.org. Parking will be free for HBAG Board attendees.

HBAG's 2008 Spring Meeting - Online registration is now available. The meeting will be at Emerald Pointe Resort, Lake Lanier Islands from Tuesday May 20th - Thursday May 22nd. You can also purchase your B-PAC Bonanza Tickets and/or register for The B-PAC Golf Tournament online. Click here to register online.

Hill visits during NAHB Spring Board Meeting - Do to current budget restrictions, HBAG will be represented by Tim Williams and no one else. With that in mind, those of you planning on making Hill visits to your Congressman or Senators should plan on scheduling your own appointments this year. J.P. Delmore our great NAHB Staffer who has responsibilities in this area is also available to assist. JP can be reached at jdelmore@nahb.com.

Savannah Parade of Homes - HBA of Greater Savannah is looking for a few good judges!!! Judging will take place on Thursday, April 17th. Judges will need to be at the association's office by 8:30 a.m. for a SUPERB, shrimp & grits breakfast to start the day! Drivers will be furnished for all judges…..If you have interest, please let Patty know at patty@homebuildersofsavannah.com
PS…You're an invited to participate the next day in Savannah's golf tournament, so make a Savannah weekend of it!!!

Sole Proprietor to Qualifying Agent - During the 2007 Session HBAG was successful in getting some changes to the licensure law regarding ease of portability for going from a sole proprietor to a qualifying agent and/or applying for licensure for multiple entities once approval was received. The forms for doing such have now been posted by the licensing Board at http://sos.georgia.gov/cgi-bin/plbforms.asp?board=49

The Big B.O.B. Ride
REGISTRATION IS NOW ONLINE AT https://www.hbag.org/register.asp?pid=664

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