The Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association

Career Inspire
2021-10-26 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Alliant Energy Powerhouse, 370 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
Several Iowa City Area HBA members are providing hands-on activities for this Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa-sponsored event offered to 9th-grade students. Its purpose is to give students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation. A total of 1,400 students will be attending.
Learn more about the event at https://easterniowa.ja.org/events/index.

Membership Outing: Ice Hockey at Xtream Arena
2021-10-22 19:00 | Xtream Arena, 200 E. 9th Street, Coralville, Iowa, 52241
Who’s ready for some Iowa ice hockey?
Attend the debut home game of the Iowa Heartlanders as they kick off their inaugural season this fall during this unique members outing. A member of the 27-team ECHL, they’ll face off against the Kansas City Mavericks.
Each ticket includes entry to the game and vouchers for up to $10 on food and/or beverages. Options, besides beer, include:
>Guild-burgers brats dogs as well as normal arena items Candy, soda, nachos and pretzels
>Pizza Ranch- Pizza, Breadsticks and normal arena fare
>Fuzzy’s- Burritos and tacos
>Grill stand- Chicken tenders, dogs, polish and special items the chef may decide on and normal arena fare
But wait, there’s more! A week before the contest, 30 names will be drawn to select who gets to sit in the Party Suite, sponsored by MidAmerican Energy.
RSVP to Michelle or Karyl.
Get ready to watch the biscuit fly!
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Board of Directors Meeting
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
The board of directors typically meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except August.

Legislative Committee Meeting
2021-10-19 07:30 - 08:30 | Greater Iowa City Area HBA Conference Room, 11 South Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States

Remodelers Council Board Meeting
2021-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | IA
The Remodelers Council Board of Directors meets the 2nd Tuesday of every other month – except August – in the IC HBA’s Conference Room. Interested in joining our Remodelers Council? Email karyl@hbaofic.org. Learn more under our Remodelers Council tab.

NAHB Fall Leadership Meetings
2021-10-14 - 2021-10-17 | Houston, Texas

Aging-in-Place Forum: Reverse Mortgages Ins and Outs
2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Use your home equity to improve quality of life.
The equity in your home can help you pay for home modifications, at-home care, or other expenses. Reverse mortgages are one of the many products that help you tap into your equity, but often come with many questions. Get more information about the benefits and risks of this tool from John Gianola of Legal Aid and Alan Tenney of Mutual of Omaha.
Register to view via Zoom at http://bit.ly/Oct13-AIP-Reverse-Mortgages or view it live on the Johnson County Social Services Facebook page.

Ask Me Anything about YP’s Success Stories
2021-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | NAHB Connect
Experts, Greg Hardwick, Erin LeCorgne and Joe Ernst, will be available to answer questions on all things related to creating a successful career in the building industry – including their career journeys and advice for those just entering the industry! Participants are welcome you to ask questions, follow the discussion and/or provide their own input.
How to Participate:

If you have not already logged into NAHB Connect, you can join using the steps below:

Go to connect.nahb.org/home
Log in with your nahb.org Username and Password
Set up your profile and upload an profile photo
Start connecting!

On Oct. 7th at 2 p.m. CT, sign in to connect.nahb.org/home and do the following:

Go to Ask Me Anything about YP’s success stories and watch live what’s being posted and post your own question and get the answer. The thread is closed to responses now but will be open to responses during the event.
Click the Follow star at the top of the Ask Me Anything about YP’s success stories thread and get real time emails from this thread so you can follow the conversation if you need to leave the NAHB Connect platform.
Log in to ask your question on Ask Me Anything about YP’s success stories and check back later for an answer and read through the rest of the discussion.

Can’t make it during that time? Send your questions now to karyl@hbaofic.org.
They’ll be posted and answered during the event.
All questions and responses will be available on NAHB Connect after the event.

Holiday Party Committee Planning Meeting
2021-10-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar, 209 N. Linn St, Iowa City, IA, 52240, United States
The Iowa City Area HBA Women’s Council is working on our 2021 Holiday Party, being held Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Highlander Hotel in Iowa City! Join us to help plan. Email Women’s Council Chair Brogan Messer, Kitchens By Design, or Karyl if interested.

OCTOBER IS CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION MONTH
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-02 | IA

Happy Hour for Fall Membership Drive Participants
2021-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Backpocket Brewery, 903 Quarry Road, Coralville, Iowa, 52241
All members from our Fall Membership Drive are invited to an appreciation Happy Hour to celebrate the drive’s conclusion and success, courtesy of CBI Bank & Trust.

Fall Membership Drive
2021-09-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Greater Iowa City HBA, 11 S Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA, 52244, United States
Calling all recruiters for our Fall Membership Drive! Get your One in 21 (or more). The goal is for the Iowa City Area HBA to gain 30 new members during the drive.
Join us at the Iowa City Area HBA office for just two hours between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to contact potential members.
Resources, including those from our Sept. 16 NAHB recruitment training session, are at the following links:
>Membership Application
>Drive Day Playbook
>Recruitment: Generating Leads
>Recruitment: 5 Steps for Reaching Out
>Recruitment: More Tips
>Sample Email Text/Talking Points
>Member Savings: Program At A Glance Graphic
>Member Savings: Brochure
>2021 Legislative Priorities
>NAHB Connect Postcard
>Possible Contacts List (If needed – email Karyl or Michelle.)
Prizes are:
>One new builder or associate member = a beer gift card to a local brewery.
>Two new builder and/or associate members = entered into a drawing for a Hawkeye bags game(see photo below), courtesy of CBI Bank & Trust.
>Three new builder and/or associate members = a ticket to the October hockey-game membership outing and puts you in the drawing to sit in the Party Suite.
>Bringing in the most new affiliate members = a $30 gift certificate to Heyn’s Ice Cream, courtesy of Locals Love Us.
To count toward the Fall Membership Drive (for the recruiter and the HBA) all new-member applications and fees must be turned in to the Iowa City Area HBA office by 3 p.m. on Sept. 30!
All participants are invited to:
Happy Hour
Backpocket Brewery
903 Quarry Road, Coralville
Thursday, Sept. 30
4:00 – 5:00 pm.
Please let Karyl know if you’re participating in the drive, whether
you’ll be in the HBA office Sept. 24, and if you will be, what time.
Questions? Email Karyl or Michelle, or call the HBA office at (319) 351-5333.
The more we have, the stronger we are.

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Legislative Committee Meeting
2021-09-21 07:30 - 08:30 | IA
The Iowa City Area HBA’s Legislative Committee typically meets every other month on the third Tuesday from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
The committee recommends policies to the association on legislative, regulatory and legal matters. It tracks and monitors issues, explores options on ways to deal with them and connects with local officials and legislative leaders. The committee endorses candidates for local elections and actively recruits candidates for boards and commissions. It also discusses strategies and methods of advocating to gain the best possible results for HBA members. Board members Mike Pugh and Glenn Siders oversee the Legislative Committee.

Legislative Committee, chaired by Mike Pugh.

One in 21 Membership Recruitment Training with NAHB
2021-09-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, 847 Quarry Road, Suite #110, Coralville, IA, United States
NAHB to Help with Fall Membership Drive! We Need you!
Donna Franza with NAHB will be in Iowa City to train HBA members from across the state of Iowa on recruiting new members.
Snacks will be provided by NAHB and we’ll wrap up training with a social at Backpocket Brewing courtesy of CBI Bank & Trust.
Call days will be September 22 – 24 with fabulous “MemBeerShip” prizes going to the winners!

Email Karyl today to RSVP!

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-09-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, 847 Quarry Road, Suite #110, Coralville, IA, United States

Vocational Training Council Board Meeting
2021-09-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Iowa City Area Association of Realtors, 847 Quarry Road, Suite #110, Coralville, IA, United States
The Vocational Training Council (VTC) Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of the month, every three months.
The VTC assists and supports area schools in the operation of their vocational training programs. Initiatives include the Student-Built House Program, Build My Future showcase, career fairs, job shadows and guest lecturing at ACE Academy classes. Contact VTC President Tim Ruth of McCreedy-Ruth Construction for more information.

The 2021 Vocational Training Council Board of Directors.

Future Ready Iowa Summit
2021-09-16 - 2021-09-17 | Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
The 2021 statewide Future Ready Iowa Summit is focused on “Transforming Education for the Workforce,” This event is presented by the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council and aims to connect Iowa educators and employers to expand work-based learning and computer science as critical aspects of STEM education. The agenda includes speakers, breakout sessions and other events. Click here to learn more and register.

City of Iowa City Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Website Lunch N Learn
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Eastside Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd SE, Iowa City, IA, United States
Chad Arp, Stormwater Specialist with the City of Iowa City, will take us through how to navigate and submit a plan on the city’s new Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) interactive construction-site runoff website. Learn the latest process for conducting, documenting and distributing weekly SWPPP inspection reports and corrective actions. Good information no matter what your role is in the building industry.
Arp is an Iowa native with a B.S. in Environmental Science and more than 10 years of stormwater experience. He began his stormwater career as a SWPPP Inspector at Soil-Tek and has worked for the City of Cedar Rapids as an Environmental Specialist and as an Environmental Manager for the City of Moline.
RSVP by Friday, Sept. 10 to karyl@hbaofic.org.
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September Membership Meeting: Dinner After The Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament
2021-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Amana Colonies Golf Club, 451 27th Avenue, Amana, IA, 52203
The Greater Iowa City Area & Greater Cedar Rapids HBAs invite you to attend dinner and network with HBA members following the Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament. Event proceeds benefit the HBA of Iowa Educational Corporation to provide scholarships for students entering the building trades.
Pricing
Dinner Only: $20
Golf Foursome: $440
Single Player: $110
Sponsorships: Hole – $150, Beverage – $250, Prize – $750
Learn more, including what comes with each package, and sign up at https://dailey-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com.

About Tari Dailey

Tari, who passed away last February, worked for Cedar Rapids Millworks before becoming a partner/owner for Ogden & Adams Lumber.
He was a long-time, dedicated volunteer for the Greater Cedar Rapids HBA and HBA of Iowa. Among Tari’s leadership roles was Cedar Rapids HBA president (2006) and state president (2011).His exemplary service earned him several awards, including induction into the Cedar Rapids HBA Hall of Fame.

Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament
2021-09-09 08:30 - 17:00 | Amana Colonies Golf Club, 451 27th Avenue, Amana, IA, 52203
The Greater Iowa City Area & Greater Cedar Rapids HBAs invite you to the Tari Dailey Memorial Golf Tournament.
Enjoy a day of golf followed by dinner and networking with HBA members. Event proceeds benefit the HBA of Iowa Educational Corporation to provide scholarships for students entering the building trades.
Pricing
Dinner Only: $20
Golf Foursome: $440
Single Player: $110
Sponsorships: Hole – $150, Beverage – $250, Prize – $750
Learn more, including what comes with each package, and sign up at https://dailey-memorial-golf.perfectgolfevent.com.

About Tari Dailey

Tari, who passed away last February, worked for Cedar Rapids Millworks before becoming a partner/owner for Ogden & Adams Lumber.
He was a long-time, dedicated volunteer for the Greater Cedar Rapids HBA and HBA of Iowa. Among Tari’s leadership roles was Cedar Rapids HBA president (2006) and state president (2011).His exemplary service earned him several awards, including induction into the Cedar Rapids HBA Hall of Fame.

Aging-in-Place Forum: Wellness in the Second Half of Life
2021-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Get moving around the house. Tips to exercise in your home.
As we continue to recover from the pandemic, there is still a lot of hesitancy to return to the gym. Fortunately, there are simple exercises that can be done in the comfort of your home to keep you healthy and active. Watch a demonstration of these at-home exercises as Beth Pelton of Body Moves leads this session. Simply watch the demonstration or follow along.
Register to view via Zoom at http://bit.ly/Sept8-AIP-AtHome-Exercise or view it live on the Johnson County Social Services Facebook page.
Remaining 2021 Aging-in-Place Forum is (also Noon – 1:00 p.m.):
Oct. 13:
Reverse Mortgages Ins and Outs – Using your home equity to improve quality of life.
Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/Oct13-AIP-Reverse-Mortgages

HousingIowa Conference
2021-09-07 - 2021-09-09 | DoubleTree by Hilton, 350 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
The 2021 HousingIowa Conference: Housing at the Crossroads features fantastic speakers, including NAHB President and CEO Jerry Howard who sits on a Sept. 7 panel titled Housing Insiders. Joining him for that session will be Associate Vice President Economic & Industry Forecasting Joel Kan of Mortgage Bankers Association; Vice President of Public Policy Sarah Saadian from the National Low Income Housing Coalition; and Executive Director Stockton Williams with the National Council of State Housing Agencies.
They will discuss the status of the industry following the expiration of the eviction and foreclosure moratoriums, the new challenges facing the housing industry, including building costs and labor shortages as well as the very latest on new and proposed federal programs to support homeowners, renters and individuals facing homelessness.
Get the details and register at https://www.housingiowaconference.com/.

Jane Hagedorn IVHFH Women Build Groundbreaking
2021-08-28 11:00 - 11:30 | 2021 IVHFH Jane Hagedorn Women Build, 780 Barber Place, Iowa City, IA, 52245
Long-time Greater Iowa City Area HBA member Jane Hagedorn, retired from Bea Day Plumbing, is the 2021 Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) Women Build honoree!
Join us for the project’s groundbreaking. The event is outdoors, but those attending in person are encouraged to wear face masks and practice social distancing.
Jane was highly involved in all 11 previous IVHFH Women Build homes. Women Build is a program developed by Habitat for Humanity to engage and empower women in construction. The goal is not meant to exclude men, but to include women who may not feel comfortable volunteering at a male-dominated construction site. Women Build also highlights and honors the talented and hard-working women in our community.
Come congratulate Jane and witness another IVHFH home starting for a deserving family.

Durant High School PACT Tailgater
2021-08-23 18:00 | Durant High School, 408 7th Street, Durant, IA, 52747
Durant High School, whose NAHB Student Chapter is sponsored by the Iowa City Area HBA, received word in May that it is receiving a 2021 Schools to Skills Grant for $13,000! Join us during the football scrimmage to hear about the HBI Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (PACT) program and see the great things the school has been doing to train youth for the skilled-trades industry.
Grant money is from the Home Builders Institute (HBI) and the Home Depot Foundation; the National Housing Endowment and additional funders. Durant will use it for PACT licensing, instructor training and student assessment fees for two years. PACT is a licensed program that teaches the building trades. The award-winning curriculum, based on NAHB’s Green Building Standard™ and National Skills Standards, is one of only three pre-apprenticeship curricula recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL) deployed in youth training programs nationwide. Learn more at https://hbi.org/curriculum/.

NO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
2021-08-19 - 2021-08-20 | IA

Women's Council Quarterly Social
2021-08-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Mix Home Mercantile, 565 Cameron Way #106, North Liberty, 52317
Join Iowa City Area HBA Women’s Council members for appetizers and mixed drinks — crafted using Mix Home Mercantile’s own cocktail mixers — or beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverage options. Entry fee goes to the Women’s Council Scholarship Fund.
Meet host/sponsor Emily Hughes, Mixed Home Mercantile co-owner and owner of Emily Hughes Interior Design, and learn about their services. Those include finish selection assistance and furniture layout and selection for your buyers/home owners, plus home staging.
Browse their showroom to see examples and product offerings, from custom window treatments to furniture, home accessories and client welcome-home gifts. Attendees receive a special 20% discount during this event!
We’ll also do some Iowa City Area HBA Holiday Party Planning.
RSVP to karyl@hbaofic.org by Friday, Aug. 13.

NO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
2021-08-17 - 2021-08-18 | IA

Aging-in-Place Forum: Home Evaluations to Identify Potential Hazards
2021-08-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Safe proofing your home. Where are the risks?
Have you ever wondered about what modifications can be made to make your home safe and accessible? Are you concerned that changes to your home will make it less attractive? Tune in to this session as Iowa City Area HBA Remodelers Council members GT Karr of Sueppels Siding and Remodeling and Andy Martin of Martin Construction take you on a walk-through of two recently completed projects and answer questions about home modifications, including ways to discover and remedy potentially dangerous aspects of your home.
Register to view via Zoom at http://bit.ly/Aug11-AIP-Identify-Hazards or view it live on the Johnson County Social Services Facebook page.
Remaining 2021 Aging-in-Place Forums are (also Noon – 1:00 p.m.):
Sept. 8:
At-Home Exercise – Get moving around the house. Tips to exercise in your home.
Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/Sept8-AIP-AtHome-Exercise

Oct. 13:
Reverse Mortgages Ins and Outs – Using your home equity to improve quality of life.
Zoom Registration: http://bit.ly/Oct13-AIP-Reverse-Mortgages

NO REMODELERS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING
2021-08-10 - 2021-08-11 | IA

NAHB Association Management Conference
2021-08-03 - 2021-08-06 | Minneapolis, MN
