WESTSIDE HBA MISSION STATEMENT "WE ARE A PROGRESSIVE ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WORKING TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF SENSIBLE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND QUALITY CONSTRUCTION/DEVELOPMENT."
AUGUST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2010 LOCATION: ProBuild, DATE & TIME: Tuesday, August 8, 2010 11:30 - 1:00 PROGRAM:  What Do You Want From Your WHBA Membership? Over the past two years we have seen a lot of change in the demographics of our membership and their needs.  At this meeting we will be holding an open discussion of "What You Want From Your WHBA Membership" and we welcome your input.  WHBA is hosting a meeting of all the North Georgia Local HBA Association presidents on Thursday, August 12th and would like your feedback prior to that meeting.  Even if you don't have anything you would like to address, come and see how other members view their current and future needs from WHBA, HBAG and NAHB.  REMEMBER, you need to click on the link below and "let us know you are coming" so we have a meal for you.  Reservations are REQUIRED for this event because of the anticipated attendance.  Advance reservations are requested for both events.  WHBA@BELLSOUTH.NET Directions To ProBuild, Villa Rica "RESERVATIONS PLEASE!"
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Dear Membership: On behalf of the Westside HBA Leadership and staff, I would like to personally thank our membership for their support of our local Home Builders Association!  Our members are an integral part of a vibrant and progressive organization that has one fundamental goal in mind: To Make Our Local Housing Industry The Best That It Can Be! I am sure you will agree that 2009 has been one of the most difficult years we have ever had in the housing industry..  There have been numerous changes that we have had to adapt to in order to succeed.  At WHBA, that is what we do. Adapt, overcome, and improvise.  Though this was a hard year, we look forward to 2010 and we are glad you are here to help us Build Stronger. Below are some things to look for in the coming year. Building Stronger Education.    - Knowledge is the first leg of our “Three Legged Stool” Program and will continue to be a major member benefit for our membership.    - WHBA’s implementing the Certified Professional Builder Program with appropriate continuing education courses.    - WHBA will be increasing its educational offerings next to meet the soon to be implemented "required continuing education courses" for licensed builders.    - WHBA will continue to offer courses on appropriate timely topics such as 2009 Code, Sprinkler Requirements, etc. Building Stronger Public Policy.    - Working at the local and state level we keep onerous regulations and legislation at bay. WHBA's Political Action Program closely follows all the issues that impact your ability to earn a living. Building Stronger Marketing.    - Marketing is the second leg on our "Three Legged Stool" Program.  For 2010, we are implementing 3 new programs for our membership.  They are 1) Builder Helper - a free bidding and estimating construction management program, 2) Builder Homesite - a free listing service for new construction homes on the WHBA website, 3) Code Coach - a comprehensive code resource available for home building professionals.    - Partnering with the West Georgia and West Metro Boards of REALTOR, WHBA will be producing a 2010 "Westside Homebuyer's Directory" promoting the industry in Douglas, Carroll and Haralson Counties. Building Stronger Networking And Support Services.    - The third leg of our “Three Legged Stool” Program is our Spiritual Program.    - WHBA sponsors an Association Chaplain Program and a Tuesday Morning Support Group for its members.    - Member mixers, tailgate parties, golf tournaments, and recognition banquets all give you an opportunity to network, have fun, and make friends.  WHBA will always be the "place to be" when it comes to socializing and expanding your network of colleagues and friends. In short, WHBA is going back to what it does best; Education, Public Policy, Marketing, and Networking.  With that as our focus we promise to deliver excellent programs that will help our membership thrive in 2010 as we crawl out of this recession.  We are truly glad that you, our members, are with us and look forward to many years working with and for you!  Thanks for being a member! Sincerely, Jeff Camp President, WHBA
NEW HOMES FOR SALE BY WHBA BUILDERS! Westside Home Builders Association posts the "Homes for Sale" by its Builder Members.  Click on the link below to see the New Homes currently available.  The photo to the left is the WHBA EarthCraft Certified Showcase Home for 2010.  This home represents a program designed to educate both our membership and local homebuyers on the options available in the area of Energy Efficiency while also insuring that Affordability is maintained.  EarthCraft Certified Homes in this subdivision start at under $200,000 and reflect the committment of WHBA to Affordable Housing. Many of our Builder Members are Certified Professional Home Builders and also EarthCraft Builders.  When seclecting a builder, always require that they are a member of WHBA and as what Certifications they have received. HOMES FOR SALE
WESTSIDE "GOES GREEN"! Thinking It Might Be Time To Buy? You will NEVER see a better time in YOUR LIFETIME to buy a home!  With all the FORECLOSURE OPTIONS available and INTEREST RATES as low as they are, Westside "Goes Green" will offer you an even better opportunity.... The opportunity to get a great buy, have it upgraded to EarthCraft Certified Standards with regard to energy efficiency. Click on the link below to learn more about this FANTASTIC opportunity!  The second link is to the NAHB Movie on Green Homes.  Click that link to see the 4:12 movie. TELL ME MORE ABOUT DOUGLAS "GOES GREEN"! Click Here To View The Green House Guide Movie- 4:12