The holiday season is officially here!  As the construction season has slowed down, use this “extra” time to spend time with family and friends.  November is Spike Appreciation Month and many of you may not know what the SPIKE club is.  This is NAHB’s most valuable tool for recruitment and retention.  Plus, Spikes can take advantage of a variety of benefits that come because of your efforts. Each year, Spikes who have recruited at least one new builder and/or associate member receive two tickets to the Closing Spike Concert (COLE SWINDELL) at IBS.  In addition, Spikes who have recruited at least five new builder and/or associate members receive an invite to the VIP section at the concert where you can enjoy complimentary food and drinks.  Please visit with me if you’re unsure of your Spike status or how to “join” the club!

I was happy to attend the BMHBA Fall Mixer & Board Elections on October 17th.  It was great to see a full room of the membership there to support the incoming board nominees and award winners. Special Guest, NAHB’s First Vice Chairman of the Board Carl Harris, was in attendance and discussed updates on NAHB and spoke on the importance of your membership!  CONGRATS to the 2023 BMHBA Award Winners and the new directors appointed to the 2024 BMHBA Board of Directors!

The first annual Area 10 Leadership Conference was a great success!  Various Executive Officers, staff, and emerging leaders across ND, SD, MN, WI, and IA met up in Minneapolis for a two-day training in October.  This conference was uniquely designed to offer sessions that support the professional development of both member leaders and HBA staff.  NAHB leadership in attendance included NAHB President & CEO, Jim Tobin, NAHB Chairman of the Board, Alicia Huey, and NAHB 1^st Vice Chairman of the Board, Carl Harris.  We encourage all emerging leaders throughout our state to join us in 2024!

NDAB’s fall events are almost here!  You should have received a formal invitation in the mail and by email.  If you haven’t registered for our events, please do so at www.ndbuild.com/events.  The BUILD-PAC event will be held the night of November 15^th with a Bourbon Tasting, “Politics of Whiskey” class, then a social after.  Committee meetings will take place November 16^th and the day will conclude with our Annual Banquet & Social.  After the conclusion of the program, we will have a DJ & Dance where we will celebrate a great year with the HBA!  The NDAB Fall Board Meeting will be held on November 17^th.  We encourage all members to make the trip to Fargo as we induct our 2024 Board of Directors and announce our 2023 Award Winners. 

Please reach out to me with any questions about NDAB or your membership! brittney@ndbuild.com or 701-240-3540.

Brittney Roehrich,  NDAB CEO