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Committees & Councils

Builders Ball Committee

Staff Contact: Jennifer Wessling, 503-603-4509

The Builders Ball is the HBA's annual installation & awards banquet held in early December. Approximately 250 members attend this black-tie optional event. The Builders Ball serves as the welcome to the incoming HBA president and board of directors, thank those that served in the previous year and present recognition awards. Volunteers help plan the event, procure sponsorships and assist the day of the event.  The Builders Ball Committee begins meeting in July/August. 

Communications Committee

Chair: Joy Schmieg, NW Natural

Staff Contact: Brad Wurfel , 503-603-4508

The Communications Committee advises the HBA on communication with the public and media, and on the communication to the membership. The committee provides guidance on the HBA website, specialty publications like the Street of Dreams magazine and Remodel Portland  magazine, the HBA newspaper Home Building News, as well as public relations and advertising efforts to promote the association. The committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM at the HBA.

Education Committee

Chair: Jan Lewis, Tryon Creek Construction

Staff Contact: Kristen Teel, 503-603-4524

The Education Committee identifies educational needs and provides education opportunities for the membership and home building constituents. Committee members plan seminars, workshops, meetings, as well as CPR/First Aid classes and building code update classes. The committee meets the third Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM at the HBA.

Foundation Benefit Dinner & Auction Committee

Staff Contact: Mel Duncan , 503-603-4511

The Home Builders Foundation (HBF) annual Benefit Dinner & Auction is held in April. Committee members help solicit items to be donated to the auction, sell tickets and help in coordinating the event.  The 2006 Benefit Dinner & Auction raised more than $55,000 for the HBF. The Benefit Dinner committee meets from December to April. 

Golf Committee

Chair: Lance Cheeley, NW Natural

Staff Contact: Kristen Teel, 503-603-4524

The Golf Committee plans the annual HBA golf tournament held the end of June. This year, the tournament will be held at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club on June 23rd.  Committee members assist in the planning and coordination of the tournament, obtain sponsorships, and assist the day of the tournament. The committee meets on a monthly basis from January to July.

Government Affairs & Legal Action Committee

Chair: Roger Neu, Nupark Development

Staff Contact: Jim McCauley, 503-603-4506

The Government Affairs & Legal Action (GALA) Committee receives special briefings on key governmental issues facing the housing industry today and those likely to affect it in the future. It also discusses HBA involvement on legal issues of regional or statewide significance, provides input and direction to HBA's government affairs staff, and makes policy recommendations to the HBA Board of Directors. The committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM at the HBA.

Membership Council

Chair: Joe Ness, Quadrant Systems

Staff Contact: Diane Sparks, 503-603-4101

The Membership Council focuses on membership development through member recruitment and retention, rewarding membership recruiters, improving member benefits, and providing networking opportunities through dinner meetings and special events. Joining this council will give you the opportunity to make new contacts and build business relationships. Join the movers and shakers who are the lifeline of your association! The council meets the second Wednesday of the month at 11:30 AM at the HBA. 

Mid-Summer Nights Dream Committee

Chair: Debra Finkelnburg, Bank of Tigard

Staff Contact: Jennifer Wessling , 503-603-4509

Political Action Committee

Chair: Joe Keizur, Pacific Lifestyle Homes

Staff Contact: Misty Slagle, 503-603-4505

The Political Action Committee (PAC) allows you to become a political insider by getting involved in one of the state's premier business-oriented political organizations. The committee recruits and interviews candidates for local, regional and state offices; develops strategies for successful campaigns and fundraising efforts; helps decide which candidates and ballot measures the HBA will endorse and provide financial assistance to. The committee meets the second Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM at the HBA. 

Remodelers Council

Chair: Steve Heiteen, Steven Heiteen Construction

Staff Contact: Hallie Gentry, 503-603-4514

The Remodelers Council is a national award winning council comprised of HBA members who are affiliated or work in the in the remodeling industry. The council provides a format for networking and self-promotion and works to promote professionalism in the remodeling industry. The annual membership fee for the Remodelers Council is $60 (in addition to the basic HBA membership dues) includes membership in the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers Council. The Remodelers Council meets the third Wednesday of the month at 12:00 PM at various locations. Click here for more information.

Sales & Marketing Council

Chair: Sierra Pearson, New Home Guide

Staff Contact: Kristen Teel, 503-603-4524

The Sales & Marketing Council connects people and builds careers through information, education, recognition, and networking.  Whether you're a builder, new home sales or marketing professional, realtor, market researcher, interior designer, advertiser, consultant, or architect, joining the SMC will help keep you and your business growing.  The annual membership fee for the Sales & Marketing Council is $60 (in addition to the basic HBA membership dues), includes membership to the National Sales & Marketing Council (NSMC).  The Sales & Marketing Council Steering Committee plans Council events. The Steering Committee meets the first Thursday of the month at 1:00 PM at the HBA.