|
ATTENTION BUILDERS!
Win a Trip to Las Vegas
The person who brings in the most new Builder or Associate Members by Nov. 7th, will win a trip to IBS in Las Vegas in 2009. Only new Builder & Associate members will count toward the total. Affiliate members will not be included, but will count towards spike credits!. The membership contest is open to all MOBA members. The winner will be announced at the Cadillac Stag in November.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
National Membership Day - May 20th
Join us for an overland membership journey in search of tomorrow’s leaders! Grab your khakis and bush jackets - we’re going on THE BIG HUNT! A special prize for the most Affiliates recruited wil also be given.
Membership applications need to be in the MOBA Office by 1pm on May 20th for the call to NAHB. Join us for lunch beginning at 11am. Sales and Marketing and Associates Council will be meeting on this day and participating in the drive.
Double Spike Credits During May!
Anyone who gets ONE new member this year gets a prize when you recruit!
Builder Member = 2 Spike Credits
Associate Member = 2 Spike Credits
Affiliate Member = 1 Spike Credit
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MOBA Monthly Mailing for the Summer Recess
Due to the fact that most of the Councils and Committees recess for the Summer, MOBA will not be mailing the monthly calendars for June, July or August. The calendars for these months will be emailed or faxed, depending on how you are signed up to receive your weekly fax/email. If you are currently receiving by fax and would prefer to receive your weekly information via email, please contact Candy candy@moba.com
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Street of Dreams Parking Kids Needed!
Do you know a high school student who wants to earn some
extra money this summer? MOBA is currently looking for
parking attendants for the Street of Dreams, July 11th-27th at
Cottonwood Creek. Kids must be at least 14 years of age and
have thier own transportation to and from the event. Call Lisa
at 333-2000, ext. 104 for applications.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Street of Dreams Sponsorships
We are now looking for Street of Dreams sponsors. Sponsorships
start at just $500! Many sponsorships included ad space in the
magazine and display space along with signage at the event. If
you would like a sponsorship sheet sent to you, contact Lisa at
333-2000, ext.104.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Regency Homes Still in Business...
ORegency Homes (of Omaha) is still in business and doing well. The recent TV news segments concerning the financial problems of Regency Homes of Des Moines (which is not affiliated the Omaha Regency Homes) has created some confusion. We are still in business and plan to be for a long time. We will be there.
Denny Van Moorleghem, President, Regency Homes
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Dale Lenon Memorial Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 8 at Tregaron Golf Course
13909 Glengarry Circle
Bellevue, NE 293-9300
Registration: 6:45 AM, Shotgun Start: 7:30 AM • Cost: $70/person
Scramble includes: lunch & drinks, coffee & rolls, golf & cart,
Mulligans available, Calcutta & Raffles, flag & flight prized, Tiger
Woods Drive Hole, and Fun & Games
For more information call Jeff Miller @ 293-2673 or 203-0785
or Russ Iwan @ 331-3695 or 504-0797
--------------------------------------------------------------------
2008 MOBA Golf Outing - Sign Up NOW!
May 21st at Indian Creek and Deer Creek
Both golf courses are now full, but we still need more volunteers to help and Golf sponsorships are available. Call Stephanie at 333-2000, ext. 106 and help our scholarship program.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THE NEW HOME GALLERY
MOBA is now leasing space in the New Home Gallery,
which will be located in the new MOBA Building on 156th & Ruggles.
Space is limited! MOBA currently has 750 companies that are
members and there are less than 20 remaining spaces available.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of MOBA’s New Home Gallery.
Call Lisa at the MOBA Office today to set up an appointment to
learn about the New Home Gallery, 333-2000, ext. 104.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Beau McCoy of Husker Siding and
Kurt Geschwender run for Legislature
MOBA is supporting both men in their quest for Legislature. McCoy represents District 39 and Geschwender, District 13. Campaign signs for each are available at the MOBA office. For more information on both campaigns or if you wish to volunteer for either
campaign call Rod at 670-6736.
----------------------------------------------------------------
MISSION OMAHA 2009
In June of 2009, over 400 youth and their adult leaders will come into
Omaha from all areas of the country and in one week, renovate 60-80
homes for eldery, disabled and low income residents in the Omaha area
by donating over 14,000 hours of volunteer hours. This huge undertaking
requries an army of volunteers. Mission Omaha is currently looking for a
Local Site Writing Coordinator and a host of Site Writers/Troubleshooters.
If you are interested in finding out more about this incredible voluteer
opportunity, contact Mary Rosenthal at 490-3410.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Keep Omaha Beautiful
The City of Omaha, in partnership with Keep Omaha Beautiful,
has compost for $7.50 per cubic yard, price for larger quanities is
negotiable. Please call 444-3908 for more information.
----------------------------------------------------------------
New I-9 Immigration Form
In Nov. 2007, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has released a revised and updated version of the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) that all employers are required to complete to verify the identity and work authorization of each hired employee.
Visit http://www.nahb.org/news_details.aspx?newsID=5687 or http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MOBA Endorses Candidates for Primary Election May
Gail Kopplin . . . District 3 State Legislature
Heath Mello . . . District 5 State Legislature
Jeremy Nordquist . District 7 State Legislature
Gwen Howard . . . District 9 State Legislature
Kurt Geschwender . District 13 State Legislature
Charlie Janssen . . District 15 State Legislature
Scott Lautenbaugh . District 18 State Legislature
Chris Langemeier . . . . District 23 State Legislature
Rich Pahls . . . District 31 State Legislature
Beau McCoy . . . District 39 State Legislature
Abbie Cornett . . District 45 State Legislature
Jim Suttle . . . . District 1 Omaha City Council
Tim Cavanaugh . . MUD Board
Mike McGowan . . MUD Board
John Sieler . . . . MUD Board
John McCollister .Public Service Commission
Steve Exon . . . . District 3 Sarpy County Board
Diane Battiato . . . Register of Deeds
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Chuck Shinn Seminar Cancelled
The Chuck Shinn Seminar that was scheduled for May 28th has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled later this year. Please watch for information on the next seminar in the weekly fax.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Safety Health Summit
Seeking solutions, sharing strengths
May 14-15, 2008 • Qwest Center, Omaha
The conference and tradeshow for anyone with
environmental, safety and health responsibilities.
Choose from 36 topics, six educational tracks
each day, and design the curriculum that best
suits your needs and goals.
• Safety Management/Injury Prevention
• Risk Management
• Business Continuity Planning
• Work Comp
• Challenges in the Workplace
www.safetyandhealthsummit.com
(402) 896-0454
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Announcements...
We would like to congratualte Jeff and Cindy Winter on the birth of their son,
Reid Evan, who was born in April. Reid wighed 6 lbs. 3.1 oz. Welcome!!
Our thoughts and sympathy go out to the family and friends of Ray Galas who
passed away late last week. Ray was a great MOBA supporter and will be missed.
We would also like to offer our symapthies to Steve Franson, Franson Custom
Homes, on the loss of his father this past week.
Our sympathies to Bob and Mary Ellen Huck, Croker, Huck, Kasher, Etal, on the passing of Mary Ellen’s mother this past week.
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Space For Lease
11,950 sq. ft. in MOBA’s new building at 4141 N. 156th Street.
Contact Jeremy Fink at 402-255-6065 or Barbie Byrd at 333-2000 xt 101
--------------------------------------------------------------------
MOBA EVENT CALENDAR:
MAY
5, 4 - 6pm Affiliate Happy Hour
5, 10:00am Membership Committee MOBA Office
6, 9:00 am Executive Board at MOBA
6, 10:00am Board of Directors at MOBA
7, 4 - 6pm Builder Summit at Champions Run
8, 11:00 am Government Affairs Co. at MOBA
8, 11:30 am MOBA PAC at MOBA
11 Mother's Day
11 - 18 Spring Parade of Homes
12, 12:00 Membership Committee at MOBA
14, 11:30 am Women's Co Gen Mtg Oak Hills C Club
15, 6/7 pm Membership Dinner at Champions Run Architectural Awards
20 National Membership Day
20, 11:00 am Sales & Marketing Council at MOBA
20, 12:00 Associates Council at MOBA
21 MOBA Golf Outing
22, 11:30 am Remodelers Co Mtg/Lunch Sponsor: Kitchens By Design
26 Memorial Day - MOBA Office Closed
|
