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NCHBA Hosts Regional Meetings 9
Ten regional meetings were held across the state Feb. 1-8 to discuss local issues and educatemembers about the services provided by their state association.
Gol Tournament Raises Funds or Scholarships 14
Support the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation by playing in theBuilders Classic Golf Tournament April 9 in Whispering Pines.
Lexington Builder Participates in Extreme Makeover 15
Jason Hedrick, owner of Hedrick Creative Building in Lexington, was chosen as the lead builder inan edition of the hit ABC show.
IBS Wrap-up rom North Carolina 17
The International Builders Show was an exciting event for several members from North Carolina.
Contents
4.
President’s Message
4.
NC BUILD-PAC Contributors
6.
Knowledge Builder
8.
Code Corner
16.
Capitol Insider
18.
In the Spotlight: Brian Robinett
On the cover:
Davidson HBA member Jason Hedrick and his team put the nishing touches on a home for an episode of ABC’s
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
. Photo courtesy of Spencer Reudelhuber, www.zenfolio.com/spencerphotography.
The ofcial magazine of theNorth CarolinaHome Builders Association
2005 Communicator Award Winner
Dedicated to the advancement of the home building industry,North Carolina Builder (ISSN 1552-8685) is publishedmonthly for the members of the North Carolina Home BuildersAssociation, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-9090.(800) 662-7129 • http://www.nchba.com
Mke Carpenter
Executive Vice President mcarpenter@nchba.organd General Counse l
Lsa Martn
Director of Government Affairs lmartin@nchba.org
Robert Prvott
Director of Codes and Construction rprivott@nchba.org
Jessca Haes
Director of Political Affairs jhayes@nchba.org
Kathrn Atknson
Director of Membership Services katkinson@nchba.org
Deborah Alford
Director of Exhibitions dalford@nchba.organd Education
Trace Garrett
Director of Exhibitor Services tgarrett@nchba.org
Kep Palor
Vocational Education kpaylor@nchba.org
Mke Elledge
Controller melledge@nchba.org
Ern Jones
Manager of ejones@nchba.orgPolitical Operations
Heather Crews
Director of Communications hcrews@nchba.organd Managing Editor
Brttan Carter
Assistant Education Coordinator bcarter@nchba.org
Beth Gra
Receptionist bgray@nchba.org
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Acceptance of advertising in North Carolina Builder does notimply endorsement of the product or service by NCHBA. Opinionsexpressed in articles are those of the authors and people quotedand not necessarily those of NCHBA, nor doesmention of specic products in editorial contentimply endorsement by NCHBA. No material maybe reproduced for further publication without theexpress permission of the association.North Carolina Builder is published for the princi-pals and employees of all member rms of the NorthCarolina Home Builders Association and its receiptis included in the membership fee. North CarolinaBuilder is published six times per year. Since themailing list used by North Carolina Builder is compiled accordingto membership records, address corrections should be directed toyour local association. Dues paid to NCHBA are not deductible ascharitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they maybe deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subjectto restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities.NCHBA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your 2010 dues— the portion that is allocable to lobbying — is 25 percent.
Afliatedwith theNational Associationof HomeBuilders.
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APRiL 9
NCHBECF, Inc. “Builder Classic” ScholarshipGolf TournamentWhispering Pines, NC
APRiL 15
North Carolina Skills USA CompetitionGreensboro, NC
APRiL 17 – 24
NAHB Spring Board/Legislative ConferenceWashington, DC
APRiL 21
NAHB Legislative DayWashington, DC
MAy 25
NAHB National Membership Day
JuNE 8 – 9
NCHBA Legislative Conference & 2nd QuarterBoard MeetingRaleigh, NC
NCHBA Calendar
2010 Schedule f Events
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