a Silver in the 2010 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). Presented by the Industrial Designers Society of America, the IDEA is now in its 30th year, and recognizes excellence in the profession.
This dramatically improved innovation on the traditional Roman shade has no exposed back cords for enhanced child safety and a smooth, uniform appearance from both inside and outside of the home. The LiteRise system takes child safety a step further by eliminating operating cords, with the shades raising and lowering with a touch of a finger.
For more information, contact Hunter Douglas at
www.hunterdouglas.com or call 800.274.2985.
Compass Pointe Homes’ Opens Magnolia Ridge Community
Compass Pointe Homes’ newest community of Magnolia Ridge is now open in Magnolia, Texas. This beautiful master-planned community has an amazing entrance with a central rotunda. Homebuyers seeking a country lifestyle will enjoy the privacy that this community offers with homesites surrounded by a fortress of trees. Some amenities planned for future development include lake retreats, pocket parks and community recreational center. Magnolia Ridge will prove to be the community to live in the Magnolia area. Compass Pointe Homes will feature the Magnolia II Model in this master-planned community, with homes
PHOTO ABOVE: Compass Pointe Homes' Magnolia Ridge community is now open!
ranging from 1,502 to 3,259 sq. ft. and priced from the $140s to the $190s.
CALLING ALL LEADERS...
Interested in Serving on the Board? Each year, the association asks its members to consider serving on
the GHBA board of directors. It's that time again. If you are interested in serving, please submit a letter of interest to the Nominating Committee. Submission information is listed below. In the letter, please indicate if you are a builder, developer, remodeler, or associate member. The number of positions available each year is limited and many
qualified candidates apply, so please send your complete informa- tion to GHBA right away. Responses are due no later than August 15. Please remember, leadership brings responsibilities. Be sure to read the following information and requirements first!
GHBA Board Member Requirements: The board members at GHBA are elected for two- or three-year
terms (with the exception of council and division presidents who serve only during their term as president). The terms follow the calendar year. Each director shall: 1. Attend the 10 monthly board meetings (minimum seven per
year) 2. Attend all GHBA general functions, including the three general luncheons and Extravaganza 3. Invest in GHBA’s HOME-PAC (minimum $250) 4. Take an active role in the committee structure of GHBA 5. Be active in recruiting new members
6. Support special events such as the New Home and Remodeling
Show, Houston’s Best Awards, and Extravaganza 7. Sign Leadership Commitment and Conflict of Interest state-
ments If you are interested in serving and are willing to participate and
take on the leadership responsibilities, please send in your letter of interest right away.
GHBA Secretary Requirements: Per the bylaws, the GHBA officers are elected through the “lad-
der” method. A new secretary is elected each year and that person commits to four years of service, as secretary, vice president, and president, then serving one year as past president before leaving the board for a minimum of one year. As vice president and president, the person will also serve as a
TAB director and an NAHB director. GHBA reimburses the president and vice president for travel related to those directorships, but a minimum of six trips each year is required. The secretary must have been a GHBA member for at least three
years and served on the board for at least one year. If you qualify, are willing to make the commitment, and wish to serve as secretary for 2011, please state those intentions in your letter as well. Please send in your letter of interest right away to 9511 W Sam
Houston Parkway N, Houston, Texas 77064 or fax 281-970-8971 or email to
dbuenik@ghba.org. The deadline for receiving your letter of interest is August 15, 2010.
Please send letters of interest to the Nominating Committee via fax, email or post to:
9511 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77064 281.970.8971 (fax)
DBuenik@ghba.org
GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE | HOUSTON BUILDER | AUGUST 2010 21
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