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<strong>Canadian</strong> <strong>Home</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong> <strong>–</strong><br />
<strong>Edmonton</strong> <strong>Region</strong><br />
Committee Descriptions/<br />
Volunteer Opportunities
Technical Advisory Committee<br />
Chair: Mark Turner, Best Communities by Landmark<br />
The Technical Advisory Committee serves as the over-arching umbrella body for all of the Technical<br />
Committees, providing both internal coordination and external liaison to the Government Relations<br />
Committee and the Communications Committee in particular and to such other committees and agencies<br />
as may be necessary. This committee reports to the Executive Officer and is comprised of the chairs of its<br />
respective Tech Committees.<br />
The Technical Advisory Committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm.<br />
Technical Advisory Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Steve Boyle, Cobblestone Master Builder Inc. Mark Mudryk, <strong>Home</strong>xx Corporation<br />
Ron Copithorne, Hawthorne <strong>Home</strong>s Don Neufeld, Centrex <strong>Home</strong>s <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />
James Davidson, Perry Built <strong>Home</strong>s Inc. Michael Nyikes, CHBA-Alberta<br />
Robert Derech, Greenboro <strong>Home</strong>s Limited Partnership Aaron Plawke, Stel-Marr Concrete<br />
Jenni Head, Marcson <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd. Marina Plewes, Classic Landmark Master Builder Inc.<br />
Derrick Hiltz, Classic Landmarks Master Builder Inc. Claude Rekken, Reid-Built <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Gary Hoeft, <strong>Home</strong>s by AVI (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc. Rick Rode, Greenboro <strong>Home</strong>s Limited Partnership<br />
Nick Iozzo Steve Ruggiero, Kimberley <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Mike Jankuta, Tapestry Developments Inc. Ray Schmidt, Daytona <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
Everett Kasteel, Canyon Spring Master Builder Inc. Frank Sobolewski, Daytona <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
Jeff King, Park Place Communities Ltd. Doug Soprovich, Aquarian Construction<br />
Bohdan Krynytskyy, Landmark <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc. Les Soprovich, Cobblestone Master Builder Inc.<br />
Real LaFrance, Hawthorne <strong>Home</strong>s Mark Turner, Best Communities by Landmark Inc.<br />
Scott Lee, Sterling <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Ltd. Greg Wabisca, Hillview <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd.<br />
Heiko Lotzgeselle, Rosecrest <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd. Len Walters, Coventry <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Trista Marlow, Centrex <strong>Home</strong>s <strong>Edmonton</strong>
Renovation Committee<br />
Chair: Leo Leibel, Time Line Construction Ltd.<br />
Vice Chair: Rafal Milczynski, Gwidon <strong>Home</strong>s & Renos Ltd.<br />
The Renovation Committee promotes professionalism, consumer awareness and education in the<br />
renovation industry. The group will also advise on technical issues specific to renovations. This<br />
Committee also administers the Renomark Program. This work group reports to the Technical Advisory<br />
Committee (TAC) and as such the Chair or Vice Chair shall sit on TAC to report on the Renovation<br />
Committee activities.<br />
The Renovation Committee meets every third Thursday of each month at 12:00 pm.<br />
Renovation Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Daniel Adamski, Renovations By Dan Inc. Brian McLean, Nelson Lumber Company Ltd.<br />
Andy Banack, Apollo Sunrooms Inc. Gwidon Milczynski, Gwidon <strong>Home</strong>s & Renos Ltd.<br />
Kevin Braddell, Abarent Construction Ltd. Aquilino Naccarato, Ackard Contractors Ltd.<br />
Colleen Brown, Superior Cabinets <strong>Edmonton</strong> Ltd. Richard Plamondon, Ackard Contractors Ltd.<br />
Ken Claughton, Renos By Rider Greg Pointe, Woodhaven Custom Millwork & Renovatio<br />
Jack Corbett, The Renovation Corporation Michael Reschke, Fortress Contracting Inc.<br />
Russ Fermaniuk, <strong>Home</strong> Style Construction Ltd. Ian Roth, Innovation Plus Developments Limited.<br />
Lorne Fisher, Commercial Linocraft Inc. Karen Smith, Towne & Countree Kitchens<br />
Elio Gabucci, Meridian Master <strong>Builders</strong> Inc. Doug Soprovich, Aquarian Construction<br />
Blaine Husky, Award Contractors Ltd. Cal Tebb, <strong>Home</strong> Style Construction Ltd.<br />
Barry Jaenen, Full House Renovations Inc. Ray Wills, P.C. Renovations Inc.<br />
Warren Jones, WaterWorks Renovation Ltd. Bruice Woitas, Coogee Construction Ltd.<br />
Leo Leibel, Time Line Construction Ltd. Bill Young, W.E. Young Renovations
Renovation Show Committee:<br />
Chair: Doug Soprovich, Aquarian Construction<br />
Vice Chair: Blaine Husky, Award Contractors Ltd.<br />
Role of the Committee:<br />
• Structure of Renovation Show<br />
• Renovation Booth Design<br />
• Promoting Renovation Show<br />
• Set up & tear down of Renovation Booth<br />
Renovation Sub-Committees<br />
• Recruitment of Volunteers to staff Renovation Booth<br />
• Schedule for Renovator presentation events<br />
• Renovation marketing materials<br />
• Establish Committee Meeting Dates<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
• Reports to the Executive Officer through the Renovation Committee<br />
Renovation Show Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Chris Laxdal, City of <strong>Edmonton</strong> Greg Pointe, Woodhaven Custom Millwork & Renovatio<br />
Mike Reschke, Fortress Contracting Inc. Elio Gabucci, Meridian Master <strong>Builders</strong> Inc.<br />
Renovation Education Committee:<br />
Chair: Andy Banack, Apollo Sunrooms Inc.<br />
Vice Chair: Aquilino Naccarato, Ackard Contractors Ltd.<br />
Role of the Committee:<br />
• Recruiting speakers to present at the Reno meetings.<br />
• Prepare necessary resources for presentations<br />
• Provide code updates for Reno meetings<br />
• Provide new and best practices in the industry to the Reno meetings
• Reports to the Renovation Committee<br />
Renovation Education Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Dan Adamski, Renovations By Dan Inc. Maurice Otto, City of <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />
Renovation New Member Committee:<br />
Chair: Ray Wills, P.C. Renovations<br />
Role of the Committee:<br />
• Put together a plan to attract new renovator members.<br />
• Invite potential new members to Reno meetings.<br />
• Reports to the Renovation Committee
Residential Safety Committee<br />
Chair: Frank Sobolewski, Daytona <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
The Residential Safety Committee provides a forum or safety discussions, related action and educating<br />
and informing members on matters related to job site safety and overall industry health and safety. This<br />
Committee also administers the COR/SECOR and Smoke Detector Programs. This Committee reports to<br />
the Technical Advisory Committee and, as such, the Chair or Vice-Chair will sit on TAC to report<br />
Residential Safety activities.<br />
Meeting Dates & Times:<br />
January 13, 2010 <strong>–</strong> 12:00 pm June 23, 2010 <strong>–</strong> 12:00 pm<br />
March 10, 2010 <strong>–</strong> 12:00 pm September 8, 2010 <strong>–</strong> 12:00 pm<br />
May 12, 2010 <strong>–</strong> 12:00 pm November 10, 2010 <strong>–</strong> 12:00 pm<br />
Residential Safety Committee Volunteer Members<br />
Garth Babcock, Montorio <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd. John Kormendy, Landmark <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc.<br />
Colin Beerda, <strong>Home</strong>s by AVI (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc. Rick Lystang, Rococo <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Scott Bertolozzi, Noremac Industries Ltd. Trista Marlow, Centrex <strong>Home</strong>s <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />
Steve Boyle, Cobblestone Master Builder Inc. Claude Rekken, Reid-Built <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Martino Di Luigi, Montorio <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd. Ivan Sambirsky, Alberta Construction Safety <strong>Association</strong><br />
Jay Grimoldby, Reid-Built <strong>Home</strong>s Leslie Schoepmaker, Stellar <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Darrell Hyska, Bedrock <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd. Joe Shymanski, A. Clark Roofing & Siding Ltd.<br />
Peter Johns, <strong>Home</strong>s by AVI (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc. Frank Sobolewski, Daytona <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder
Everett Kasteel, Canyon Spring Master Builder Inc. Darrell Swinemar, Dyand Mechanical Systems Inc.<br />
Jeff King, Park Place Communities Ltd. Len Walters, Coventry <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Economic Forum Committee<br />
Chair: Richard Goatcher, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation<br />
The Economic Committee will consist of those who have an interest in understanding current economic<br />
conditions and forecasting future trends for the home building industry. The role of this committee is to<br />
provide a forum for members to discuss current trends in the economy and housing markets. This<br />
Committee will report to the Technical Advisory Committee.<br />
This Economic Forum Committee will meet every two months at 12:00 pm<br />
Economic Forum Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Nicole Alain, Daytona <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder Joe Mis, Alberta New <strong>Home</strong> Warranty program<br />
Bruce Angus, Landmark <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc. Michael Mooney, Urban Development Institute<br />
Bill Blais, Maclab Enterprises Janet Omelchuk, City of <strong>Edmonton</strong><br />
Donna Bygrave, United Communities Alphonse Pilon, Marcson <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd.<br />
Marilyn Combe, Carma Developers LP Al Pitchko, Mr. Plywood Ltd.<br />
Ron Copithorne, Hawthorne <strong>Home</strong>s Marvin Polny, Beaverbrook Developments<br />
Joe Gawlik, Pals Surveys & Associates Ltd. Arne Poulsen, Gannet <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
Richard Goatcher, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp. Henri Rodier, Coventry <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Bard Golightly, Christenson Developments Ltd. Laurie Scott, MLC Group Inc.<br />
Nick Iozzo Guy St. Germain, Pelham <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Peter Jackson, Pals Surveys & Associates Ltd. Jacqueline Watson, MLC Group Inc.<br />
Miles Kohan, Sterling <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Ltd. Kathy Watson, CHBA-Alberta<br />
Jim Kristensen, Genstar Development Company Chris Wright, MLC Group Inc.<br />
Bill McFarlane, Royal Bank of Canada Al Pitchko, Mr. Plywood Ltd.<br />
Laura Miles, Sherrick Management Limited Marvin Polny, Beaverbrook Developments<br />
Joe Mis, Alberta New <strong>Home</strong> Warranty program Arne Poulsen, Gannet <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
Michael Mooney, Urban Development Institute Henri Rodier, Coventry <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Janet Omelchuk, City of <strong>Edmonton</strong> Laurie Scott, MLC Group Inc.
Alphonse Pilon, Marcson <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd. Guy St. Germain, Pelham <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Kathy Watson, CHBA-Alberta Jacqueline Watson, MLC Group Inc.<br />
Chris Wright, MLC Group Inc.<br />
Economic Forecast Sub-Committee<br />
Chair: Richard Goatcher, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation<br />
Role of the Committee:<br />
• This committee will be comprised of experts in the field of economics.<br />
• Committee will meet quarterly to discuss forceable trends & to produce a newsletter including<br />
trends in the housing industry.<br />
• Volunteers on the committee will be involved with the CHBA-ER members; taking input,<br />
creating surveys, etc.<br />
• Reports to Economic Committee
Single Family Committee<br />
The Single Family Committee will comprise of CHBA-ER single family builder members. This<br />
committee will act as a forum to discuss building issues, any news in the industry related to single family<br />
homes, and as a mentorship towards one another to help improve the industry. This committee reports to<br />
TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair will sit in as the Single Family Committee representative.<br />
Multi Family Committee<br />
The Multi Family Committee will comprise of CHBA-ER multi family builder members. This committee<br />
will act as a forum to discuss building issues, any news in the industry related to multi family homes, and<br />
act a mentorship towards one another to help improve the industry. This committee reports to TAC, as<br />
such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit in as the Multi Family Committee Representative.<br />
Development Committee<br />
The Development Committee will be comprised of CHBA-ER developer members. This committee will<br />
act as a forum to discuss development issues, any news in the industry related to development, and as a<br />
mentorship towards one another to help improve the industry. This committee reports to TAC and, as<br />
such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit as the Development Committee representative.<br />
Environmental Committee<br />
The Environmental Committee will consist of those members who an interest in the impact the industry<br />
has on its environment. This committee will be responsible for creating more awareness within the<br />
<strong>Association</strong> members and public about what companies can be doing to minimize environmental damage.
This committee also administers the Built Green Program. The committee reports to TAC and, as such, its<br />
Chair/Vice Chair, will sit as the Environmental Committee Representative.<br />
Human Resources Committee<br />
The Human Resources Committee will exist to advise on HR best practices in the home building industry,<br />
education and skill upgrades/needs, labour market forecasting, labour attraction and retention and career<br />
development. Committee meetings will also be used as an open forum to discuss any issues or concerns.<br />
This committee will also administer the Alberta Builder Connect Program. This committee reports to<br />
TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit as the Human Resource Committee representative.<br />
Security Committee<br />
The Security Committee will consist of a group of members working towards building programs to<br />
reduce the impact of theft and vandalism on the job sites. This Committee also administers the Hands-Off<br />
Program. This committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit as the Security<br />
Committee representative.<br />
General Committee<br />
The General Committee will be comprised of CHBA-ER General members. This committee will act as a<br />
forum to discuss any issues in the industry that are impacting the sales and productions of companies, as<br />
well as act as a mentorship group towards one another to help improve the industry. This committee<br />
reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit as the General Committee representative.<br />
Sales Committee<br />
The Sales Committee will comprise of the sales staff within the CHBA-ER member companies. This<br />
committee will act as a forum to discuss any issues in the industry that are impacting sales volumes. As<br />
well as act as a support group and mentor each other to better themselves and the industry. This<br />
Committee also administers the Builder/Realtor Program. This committee reports to TAC and, as such, its<br />
Chair/Vice Chair, will sit as the Sales Committee representative.<br />
Education Committee<br />
The role of the Education Committee is to ensure the development , provision, and promotion of a<br />
continuing education program for the members. To do this the Committee will:
• Coordinate its efforts with PHBIA;<br />
• Where necessary, initiating programming directly;<br />
• Encore members to become certified<br />
• In concert with the Member Services Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities;<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
This committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
Dinner Meeting Committee<br />
The role of the Dinner Meeting Committee is to develop and deliver a program of presentations and<br />
events that provide informative and entertaining networking opportunities for members. To do this the<br />
Committee will:<br />
• Create a Syllabus of entertaining and informative presentations;<br />
• Select venues that are suitable for these presentations;<br />
• In concert with the member Services Manager, developing sponsorship opportunities<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
Breakfast Meeting Committee<br />
The role of the Breakfast Meeting Committee is to develop and deliver a program of presentations to the<br />
membership on technical matters relevant to the industry. To do this the Committee will:<br />
• Coordinate its efforts with PHBIA in the recruitment of speakers;<br />
• Solicit relevant industry speakers;<br />
• Select venues that are suitable for these presentations;<br />
• In concert with the Member Services Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
Luncheon Committee<br />
The role of the Luncheon Committee is to develop and deliver a program of presentations to the<br />
membership on business matters relevant to the industry. To do this the Committee will:<br />
• Coordinate its efforts with PHBIA in the recruitment of speakers;<br />
• Solicit relevant industry speakers;<br />
• Select venues that are suitable for these presentations;<br />
• In concert with the Member Service Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
Awards of Excellence Committee<br />
Chair: Steve Ruggiero, Kimberley <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
The role of the Awards of Excellence Committee is to develop and deliver an awards program<br />
recognizing excellence in all aspects of the home building and renovation industry. To do this the<br />
Committee will:<br />
• Develop and implement an effective and transparent judging process;<br />
• Develop and deliver a gala event for the industry to present awards to those nominated in the<br />
judging process.<br />
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer<br />
Outreach Committee
The role of the Outreach Committee is to coordinate the CHBA-ER’s support of the philanthropic<br />
activities of the <strong>Edmonton</strong> <strong>Region</strong> <strong>Home</strong>builder Charity Funds (ERHC). In support of non-profit housing,<br />
trade scholarships, and such other community activities as are deemed appropriate to the ERHC’s stated<br />
goals and objectives. This committee will coordinate its efforts with the Member Services Manager. This<br />
committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
2010 Golf Committee<br />
Chair: Gil Girard, Barcol Doors & Windows<br />
The role of the Golf Committee is to provide a relaxing, enjoyable social event that futhers networking<br />
opportunities for the membership. To do this the Committee will:<br />
• Determine golf date & location of tournament.<br />
• Determine AM/PM event, or both<br />
• Coordinate sponsorship and donation opportunities and recognition with the Member Services<br />
Manager.<br />
• Determine Golf Rules<br />
• Set a Program & MC<br />
• Coordinate food and beverages (Breakfast, BBQ & Holes)
• Establish Teams<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
• Coordinate Registration on the morning of event<br />
• Coordinate Mulligan’s<br />
Golf Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Gil Girard, Barcol Doors & Windows Doug McNish <strong>–</strong> Gienow Windows & Doors<br />
Jace Linman, A & B Concrete Pumping (2007) Ltd. Jason Atzesberger <strong>–</strong> Gienow Windows & Doors<br />
Robert Menchaca, Can-Cell Industries Inc. Bruce Angus <strong>–</strong> Landmark <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc.<br />
Angelina Caligiuri, Cameron <strong>Home</strong>s Inc. Kevin Petersen <strong>–</strong> Pacesetter <strong>Home</strong>s Ltd.<br />
Jamie Stryndaka <strong>–</strong> Daytona <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
Curling Committee<br />
The role of the Curling Committee is to provide a relaxing, enjoyable social event that furthers<br />
networking opportunities for the membership. To do this the Committee will:<br />
• Determine curling dates<br />
• Facility and ice time<br />
• Determine teams (16x)<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
• Coordinate Registration
• Coordinate sponsorship & donation opportunities and recognition with the Member Services<br />
Manager<br />
• Coordinate Trophy’s<br />
• Coordinate the Wind up Part (Catering & Draw Prizes)<br />
Committee Is Structured By The Following:<br />
• Chair<br />
• 2 CHBA-ER Members<br />
• CHBA-ER Representative<br />
Slo-Pitch Committee<br />
The role of the Slo-Pitch Committee is to provide a relaxing, enjoyable social event that furthers<br />
networking opportunities for the membership. To do this the Committee will:<br />
• Determine tournament dates<br />
• Book softball diamonds<br />
• Develop and monitor an annual budget<br />
• Determine teams & playing schedules<br />
• Purchase supplies for tournament such as balls etc<br />
• Coordinate sponsorship & donation opportunities and recognition with the Member Services<br />
Manager<br />
• Registration<br />
• Prizes for winning teams<br />
• Engraving of trophy’s<br />
Committee Is Structured By The Following:<br />
• Chair<br />
• 2 to 3 CHBA-ER Members<br />
• CHBA-ER Representative
CHBA-ER Convention Committee<br />
Chair: Nick Iozzo<br />
The role of this Committee is to develop and deliver a technical convention that provides professional<br />
development, education, and networking for the industry, while generating a significant profit. This<br />
committee will directly be involved in the planning and execution of future Technical Conventions. The<br />
2-3 day event will be directly tailored to the <strong>Home</strong> Building industry with concurrent industry based<br />
sessions, keynote speakers, education courses, a tradeshow, and many networking and social<br />
opportunities.<br />
The Technical Convention Committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
CHBA-ER Convention Sub-Committees:<br />
Technical: The role of this Committee is to develop and deliver the concurrent, plenary, educational, and<br />
poster programs.<br />
Social: The role of this Committee is to develop and deliver the social and networking opportunities,<br />
including luncheons, ice-breaker reception, entertainment, and wind-up party.<br />
Special Events: The role of this Committee is to develop and deliver unique programs and activities that<br />
further the goals of the event.<br />
Tradeshow: The role of this Committee is to develop and deliver a technical trade show, enabling<br />
General Members to showcase their products in an industry-specific environment to their current and<br />
prospective clients.
Government Relations Committee<br />
Chair: Sandra Young, CHBA-ER President<br />
The role of this committee is to proactively represent the interests of the home building industry in the<br />
Capital <strong>Region</strong> to government. On matters of a provincial or national nature, the Government Relations<br />
Committee will coordinate through its provincial and national counterparts within the CHBA. Volunteers<br />
on this committee assist in developing and maintaining relationships with political and administrative<br />
representatives within jurisdictions of the Capital <strong>Region</strong>. They monitor and, with input from appropriate<br />
committees within the CHBA-ER, initiate plans, policies and interpretations presented by and to the<br />
Capital <strong>Region</strong> Municipalities and create appropriate responses to issues identified.<br />
The Government Relations Committee reports to the Board of Directors through the Executive Officer.<br />
Government Relations Committee Volunteer Members:<br />
Pat Adams, Park Place Communities Ltd. Vince Laberge, WendyLynn Custom <strong>Home</strong>s Inc.<br />
Bill Blais, Maclab Enterprises Michael Mooney, Urban Development Institute<br />
Jim Brown, Sherrick Management Limited Arne Poulsen, Gannet <strong>Home</strong>s Master Builder<br />
Greg Christenson, Christenson Developments Ltd. Pierre Sareault, Reid-Built <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Sharon Copithorne, Landmark <strong>Home</strong>s (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc. Guy St. Germain, Pelham <strong>Home</strong>s<br />
Shane Erickson, Qualico Developments West Ltd. Andre Szaszkiewicz, Lawyer<br />
Brian Frost, Frost & Associates Realty Services Inc. Mark Turner, Best Communities by Landmark Inc.<br />
David Hamilton, GMH Architects Kelly Wagar, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation<br />
Nick Iozzo Kathy Watson, CHBA-Alberta<br />
Peter Jackson, Pals Surveys & Associates Ltd. Sandra Young, Homs by AVI (<strong>Edmonton</strong>) Inc.
Communications Committee:<br />
The role of this Committee is to provide policy and guidance in all matters of CHBA-ER internal and<br />
external communications matters and mediums including, but not limited to, print and electronic<br />
mediums, and marketing (including public and media relations, and industry promotion). All activities of<br />
this Committee and its sub-committees will involve intimate coordination with the Member Services<br />
Manager. This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.<br />
Magazine Committee<br />
Communications Sub-Committees:<br />
CHBA-ER will be launching its very own <strong>Home</strong>builders magazine. This printed, full color, high gloss<br />
industry magazine will serve as a primary promotional tool for the <strong>Association</strong>. From developing themes<br />
and organizing content, to organizing layouts, the CHBA-ER will be reliant on volunteer support to help<br />
get the job done. This will be profit centre and, as such will rely heavily on maintaining at least 50%<br />
advertising ratio, achieved in concert with the Member Services Manager.<br />
The Magazine Committee reports to the Communications Committee.<br />
Website Committee<br />
Chair: Nick Iozzo<br />
Providing members and the public with current, interactive and user-friendly website is one of our top<br />
priorities. Although the updated site is set to launch later this month, volunteer members will be required<br />
to ensure its maintained relevance and functionality, develop an effective Search Engine Optimization<br />
strategy, and more.<br />
The Website Committee reports to the Communications Committee.<br />
E-Newsletter Committee<br />
The role of this Committee is to provide temporary coverage of direct communication with members on<br />
matters of a time-sensitive or urgent nature until such time as the website is able to effectively assume this<br />
function.<br />
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer through the Communications Committee.
Marketing Committee<br />
The role of this Committee is to coordinate the marketing activities of the CHBA-ER on behalf of both<br />
the <strong>Association</strong> and in support of the industry, including but not limited to the Public Relations, Media<br />
Relations, and promotional activities and programs. This Committee reports to the Communications<br />
Committee.<br />
Public Relations Committee<br />
The Public Relations Committee serves to promote the association and its members as ‘experts in the<br />
field of residential construction’. The committee will be responsible for developing marketing and<br />
branding strategies for the association, with the goal of increasing public awareness of the CHBA-ER and<br />
the home building and renovation industry while enhancing the reputation of homebuilders throughout the<br />
<strong>Edmonton</strong> region. This Committee also administers the Get It In Writing Program.<br />
The Public Relations Committee reports to the Communications Committee.<br />
Media Relations Committee<br />
The Media Relations Committee will develop and implement an effective media relations strategy for the<br />
<strong>Association</strong>. Members will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with local<br />
media, developing key messages, and coordinating timely and relevant articles and interviews on behalf<br />
of the CHBA-ER.<br />
The Media Relations Committee reports to the Communications Committee.
Volunteer Management Committee<br />
The CHBA-ER Volunteer Management Committee serves to promote the <strong>Association</strong> and its goal to be<br />
‘member driven’. This committee will be broken up into three sub-committees to better serve our<br />
volunteer members:<br />
The Recruiting Committee:<br />
• Responsible for recruiting volunteer members for our existing and new committees being<br />
introduced. Methods of recruiting will be determined by the Chair and support team of this<br />
committee.<br />
The Orientation/Training Committee:<br />
• Assist the Volunteer Manager with organizing Volunteer Orientation events for interested<br />
members.<br />
• Assist the Volunteer Manager and committee chair in training the volunteer members so that they<br />
can be as effective as possible in their roles within their chosen committees.<br />
Monitoring/ Volunteer Recognition Committee:<br />
• Assist the Volunteer Manager with monitoring volunteer members; which committee our<br />
members volunteer on, are the members satisfied with their experience as a volunteer, meetings<br />
missed/attended, hours/years volunteered etc.<br />
• Assist the Volunteer Manager with developing and implementing a Volunteer Recognition<br />
Program.<br />
The Volunteer Management Committee reports to the Executive Officer.