Monday, November 2, 2009

November 2009 President's Report

HELP WANTED: at our local professional home builders association we are counting on each of our members even more than before.

As many of you may know, the SCVHBA office will offer reduced hours in the 2010 budget cycle that began November 1st, 2009. Reduced hours don’t necessarily mean reduced work.

Our committees will attempt to accomplish more with less. Leadership will continue accountability with-in committee, delegating tasks in-house and with new educational programs and exciting membership concepts being developed, your help is needed and would be greatly appreciated.

Little, simple tasks added together become big undertakings at some of our association events.

If you have found yourself less involved these days as in the past, think about helping in some small way. Lend a few minutes at the registration table; help distribute tickets for our general membership drawing, volunteer on any of our committees.

Pulling together as a team, we can continue the many great events and services that have been so successful in the past. We can share some of the burden associated with putting on an event or membership meeting. It has been said that volunteering can make you feel better (healthier). I invite you to give it a try.

As always, share your story of what being a member of the SCVHBA has done for you or your business. Take the message with you out in the community. Strong membership numbers are the best way to ensure our voices are heard. Demand for our goods and services depends on a vibrant, sustainable business climate in the areas in which we live and work.

Sponsoring new members is another way we can all play a small part. An easy way to start might be by keeping the association on your mind. Develop a few talking points about the good that comes from being part of a professional organization. The advantage they might have over their competition as our economy gains traction again.

I look forward to networking with each of you at our next event. Be well!

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