A Message from the Executive Officer Dear HBRA Members, December started off with a bang! The Celebration of Hope Gala was held on December 5th at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s. It was a spectacular event with over 280 in attendance. It was a night full of awards, good food and dancing. If you missed it, (and even if you were there) see pages 6 - 10. for a recap and photos of the night. You can still make a donation to Building Hope by visiting the website, www.buildinghopefoundation.org and clicking on DONATIONS. The 2016 Membership Directory is underway. If you have placed an ad in the directory - A BIG THANK YOU! It’s a great advertising vehicle and helps support our association! This directory will be available to consumers at the 2016 HBRA of Fairfield County Home Show at Chelsea Piers on February 13 & 14th. If you have any questions or would like to place an ad, please contact the office at 203-335-7008. If you will be attending IBS in Las Vegas, I’ll see you there! One of our own is receiving a NAHB award - Stephen C. Gidley, CAPS. CGB, CGP, CGR, GMB will receive NAHB’s 2015 Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) Designee of the Year award at the Designation Achievement Reception on Monday, January 18, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. If you see Steven pass along your congratulations! OSHA 10 is scheduled for January 14 & 15, 2016 and The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of IECC Code Testing is February 25th. Both of these training sessions will be held at the Ring’s End Educational Facility in Stratford. See pages 19 and 20 for details. General Membership Meetings will start again on March 2, 2016, kicking off at County TV and Appliance in Stamford The April 6th meeting will be at Bender Supply’ new showroom in Norwalk and May 4th at Connecticut Stone in Stamford. As always, if you have any questions, please call the office or email us at hbra@buildfairfieldcounty.com! Best, Gina Calabro Executive Officer 4 | HBRA of Fairfield County | December2015
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