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Because of floods and fire, a lot of MOBA history has been destroyed. We have worked hard to re-create a history of our association. We would like to thank all those who have
served OHBA/MOBA since 1946.
MOBA’s Many Past Accomplishments
MOBA was the primary force in the lobbying efforts to bring NIFA to Nebraska, making thousands of new and used homes affordable for the customers of our Builder member and Realtors.
MOBA was a major force in of the successful effort to pass LB755, which opened up the door for job growth in Nebraska and spurred economic development.
MOBA introduced legislation to establish the 10-year statue of limitations for Builders in the State of Nebraska, prior to this bill the builder’s liability went on indefinitely
MOBA worked to successfully eliminate another set of permits and inspections for our sewer contractors. This reduced costs and delays on job sites and continued to be successful.
MOBA lobbied locally in the past for issues concerning new requirements for basement waterproofing, new requirements for foundation back fill compaction, changes in the process
of telephone service installation during land development, affordable housing issues, builder, subcontractor, and remodeler contractor licensing. In addition, MOBA worked on Workman’s
Compensation insurance issues, lien law issues and much more.
MOBA worked and continues to work with the City of Omaha on every building code revision to measure the impact of the code changes for our members and their customers.
MOBA partnered with NAHB and with the help of Mayor Hal Daub, helped to implement the passage of the current property right legislation now pending in Washington.
MOBA was pivotal in grassroots efforts on lumber, interest rates, property rights, and the EPA.
MOBA is still providing, after 60 years….
Education and Seminars to its members concerning everything from OSHA regulations, fork lift operation, mold elimination,
siding applications, customer relations, accounting, erosion control and building codes.
Networking opportunities available through dinner meetings, golf leagues, golf outings, bowling nights and other social activities. This creates business contacts and many good
friendships, as well as loyalty among the members.
Industry exposure to thousands of prospective customers through events such as the Street of Dreams, Fall and Spring Parade of Homes, the Omaha Home and Builders Show and the
Remodel Omaha Tour.
A spokesperson for the building industry in Omaha concerning all building related issues.
Scholarships, training and encouragement to those young people who want to pursue a career in the home building industry.
In 2006, MOBA played a major role in the repeal of LB968, the State Sales Tax on Remodeling and Home Repairs. Thus, eliminating these sales taxes from further infiltrating the
building industry.
“MOBA is a valuable asset that we should all be proud of because we are MOBA. We should be proud to be a member and we should be dedicated in seeing to its future successes.” Denny
VanMoorleghem, May 1998
Some Recent Membership Highlights:
1986
Barbara Byrd receives the NAHB Woman of the Year Award
1989
Lou Flott’s Membership Team, FLOTT’S FLYERS, wins the membership contest by bringing in 25 new members
1990
150 MOBA members participated in the renovation of the Dorothy Day House in Omaha. This Adopt-A-Shelter Committee was headed by Ted Grace.
1991
MOBA receives the Recruiter and Development NAHB Membership Award for 1991
Marty Pedersen, Membership Chairman, accepted the award at the Superstars Membership Awards Breakfast at the National Convention.
1994
Barbara Byrd was named the 1994 Outstanding Contact Award by NAHB for her work as an outstanding representative of NAHB’s grassroots lobbying corps.
1995
Dennis Brozak, president of Design Basics is recognized by the National Sales and Marketing Council with three awards.
Dennis Blackman becomes MOBA’s Treasurer, and still serves our membership in the same position today.
MOBA wins the Membership Roundup Contest with the Lincoln Home Builders Association. The Lincoln Executive Board had to serve dinner to the MOBA Executive Committee.
1998
MOBA’s Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) is established
2000
NAHB Build-PAC recognizes MOBA’s Women’s Council for their Fundraising Efforts
2001-02
Nebraska was the #1 National Fundraiser for NAHB Build-PAC
2003
MOBA’s SMC is awarded NAHB’s “SMC of the Year” at the National Convention
2004
Barbara Byrd serves as the National Association of Home Builders BUILD-PAC Chair
MOBA’s Distinctive Homes Magazine wins the Gold Pinnacle Award from the American Marketing Association
2005
Nebraska State Home Builders Association awards MOBA the “Best New Member Recruitment Award”
NAHB awards MOBA the “Highest Affiliate Member Numerical Increase”
2006
MOBA’s Membership surpasses the 700 Mark
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