• We are now offering advertising space in our newsletters.  The prices are $50 for a ¼ page, $100 for a ½ page and $150 for a full page.

• Advertising in the slideshow for the general membership meetings will be at no charge.  You must submit a .jpg image to me at swmhba@att.net to have it included.

• In September we expect another knock-down drag-out fight on mandating sprinklers in new homes.  The MAHB needs help from our members on a couple of fronts: getting new installation cost estimates for our homes and identifying volunteers who can attend the Minneapolis meeting in September.

• June 8 – 11, 2008 the NAHB/BALA Design Institute for Builders is holding an event at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas.  Attendees will learn new techniques and see practical examples of design solutions from a variety of markets and regions through interactive design charettes, case studies and breakout sessions.  The design institute is bringing together architects, builders, designers and other industry professionals for four days of high-energy collaboration. Fee is $695 for members, $795 for non members. I have a registration form in my office for anyone who is interested.

 
Valerie Krause
Executive Officer
SMWHBA
269-473-5035 office
269-473-3643 fax
swmhba@att.net

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