Committees
The CHBA - Edmonton Region has many committees and volunteer opportunities. To view a description of a committe, click on the link below. For a full list of the committees and committee members as a download, click here.
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Chair: Real LaFrance, Hawthorne Homes
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) serves as the over-arching body for all of the CHBA-Edmonton Region's Technical Committees. TAC provides both internal coordination and external liaison to the Government Relations Committee and the Communications Committee, and to such other committees and agencies as may be necessary. This committee reports to the Executive Officer and is comprised of representatives from each of its respective Tech Committees.
The Technical Advisory Committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 12:00 pm.
Chair: Leo Leibel, Time Line Construction Ltd.
Vice Chair: Rafal Milczynski, Gwidon Homes & Renos Ltd.
The Renovation Committee promotes professionalism, consumer awareness and education in the field of home renovations. The committee advises on technical issues specific to renovations. The RenoMark Program is administered through a work group which reports to the Technical Advisory Committee, and as such the Chair or Vice Chair of the RenoMark Program sits on TAC to report on Renovation Committee activities.
The Renovation Committee meets every third Thursday of each month at 12:00 pm.
Chair: Doug Soprovich, Aquarian Construction
Vice Chair: Blaine Husky, Award Contractors Ltd.
Role of the Committee:
- Structure of Renovation Show
- Renovation Booth Design
- Promoting the Renovation Show
- Set up & tear down of Renovation Booth
- Recruitment of volunteers to staff Renovation Booth
- Schedule for Renovator presentation events
- Renovation marketing materials
- Establish committee meeting dates
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
- Reports to the Executive Officer through the Renovation Committee
Renovation Education Committee:
Chair: Andy Banack, Apollo Sunrooms Inc.
Vice Chair: Aquilino Naccarato, Ackard Contractors Ltd.
Role of the Committee:
- Recruiting speakers to present at the Reno meetings.
- Prepare necessary resources for presentations
- Provide Code updates for Reno meetings
- Report on best practices in the industry to the Reno committee
- Reports to the Renovation Committee
Renovation New Member Committee:
Chair: Ray Wills, P.C. Renovations
Role of the Committee:
- Devise a plan to attract new renovator members.
- Invite potential new members to Reno meetings.
- Reports to the Renovation Committee
Chair: Frank Sobolewski, Daytona Homes Master Builder
The Residential Safety Committee provides a forum for safety discussions, education and information sharing among members on matters related to job site safety and overall industry health and safety. This Committee also administers the Smoke Detector Program. The Residential Safety Committee reports to the Technical Advisory Committee and, as such, the Chair/Vice-Chair sits on TAC as the Residential Safety Committee representative.
Meeting Dates & Times:
January 13, 2010 – 12:00 pm
March 10, 2010 – 12:00 pm
May 12, 2010 – 12:00 pm
June 23, 2010 – 12:00 pm
September 8, 2010 – 12:00 pm
November 10, 2010 – 12:00 pm
May 12, 2010 – 12:00 pm
June 23, 2010 – 12:00 pm
September 8, 2010 – 12:00 pm
November 10, 2010 – 12:00 pm
Chair: Richard Goatcher, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
The Economic Committee consists of CHBA-Edmonton Region members interested in understanding current economic conditions and forecasting future trends for the home building industry. The role of this committee is to provide a forum for members to discuss current trends in the economy and housing market. This Committee reports to the Technical Advisory Committee,and as such, its Chair/Vice Chair sits on the TAC committee as the Economics Committee representative.
Economics Forecast Sub-Committee
Chair: Richard Goatcher, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Role of the Committee:
- This committee is comprised of local experts in the field of economics.
- Committee will meet quarterly to discuss future housing market trends & to produce a newsletter reflecting trends in the housing industry.
- Reports to Economics Committee
The Single-Family Committee is comprised of CHBA-Edmonton Region Single-Family Builders. The committee acts as a forum for members to discuss building issues and industry news related to the construction and marketing of single-family homes. This committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair sits on the TAC committee as the Single-Family Committee representative.
The Multi-Family Committee is comprised of CHBA-Edmonton Region Multi-Family Builders. The committee acts as a forum for members to discuss building issues and industry news related to the construction and marketing of multi-family homes. This committee reports to TAC, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair sits on the TAC committee as the Multi-Family Committee representative.
The Development Committee will be comprised of CHBA-Edmonton Region developer members. This committee will act as a forum to discuss development issues and industry news related to Capital Region developers. This committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit on the TAC committee as the Development Committee representative.
The Environmental Committee will consist of those members who an interest in the impact the industry has on its environment. This committee will be responsible for creating more awareness within the Association members and public about what companies can be doing to minimize environmental damage. This committee also promotes CHBA's Built Green Program . The committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit on TAC as the Environmental Committee Representative.
The Human Resources Committee will exist to advise on HR best practices in the home building industry. The committee will also address education and skill upgrades/needs, labour market forecasting, labour attraction and retention and career development. Committee meetings will be used as an open forum to discuss any issues or concerns. The Human Resources Committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit on TAC as the Human Resource Committee representative.
The Security Committee will be tasked with developing programs aimed at reducing the impact of theft and vandalism on construction job sites. This Committee will administer the Hands-Off Program. The Security Committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit on TAC as the Security Committee representative.
The General Members Committee is comprised of CHBA-Edmonton Region General members. This committee acts as a forum to discuss issues impacting the sale and production of construction related supplies and services. The General Members Committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, sits on TAC as the General Members Committee representative.
The Sales Committee will be comprise of CHBA-Edmonton Region sales people. This committee will act as a forum for members to discuss strategy, traffic volumes and issues impacting new home sales volumes. This Committee will also administer the Builder/Realtor Program. The Sales Committee reports to TAC and, as such, its Chair/Vice Chair, will sit on TAC as the Sales Committee representative.
The role of the Education Committee is to ensure the development , provision, and promotion of a continuing education program for all CHBA-Edmonton Region Members. To do this the Committee will:
- Coordinate its efforts with PHBIA;
- Where necessary, initiate programming directly;
- Encourage members to become certified
- In concert with the Member Services Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities;
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
This committee reports to the Executive Officer.
The role of the Dinner Meetings Committee is to develop and deliver a program of presentations and events that provide informative and entertaining networking opportunities for members. To do this the Committee will:
- Create a syllabus of entertaining and informative presentations;
- Select venues that are suitable for these presentations;
- In concert with the Member Services Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.
The role of the Breakfast Meetings Committee is to develop and deliver a program of presentations to the membership on technical matters relevant to the industry. To do this the Committee will:
- Coordinate its efforts with PHBIA in the recruitment of speakers;
- Solicit relevant industry speakers;
- Select venues that are suitable for these presentations;
- In concert with the Member Services Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.
The role of the Luncheons Committee is to develop and deliver a program of presentations to the membership on business matters relevant to the industry. To do this the Committee will:
- Coordinate its efforts with PHBIA in the recruitment of speakers;
- Solicit relevant industry speakers;
- Select venues that are suitable for these presentations;
- In concert with the Member Service Manager, develop sponsorship opportunities
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer.
Awards of Excellence Committee
Chair: Steve Ruggiero, Kimberley Homes
Vice Chair: Miles Kohan, Sterling Homes
The role of the Awards of Excellence Committee is to develop and deliver an awards program recognizing excellence in all aspects of the home building and renovation industry. To do this the Committee will:
- Develop and implement an effective and transparent judging process;
- Develop and deliver a gala event for the industry to present awards to those nominated in the judging process.
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer
The role of the Outreach Committee is to coordinate the CHBA-Edmonton Region’s support of the philanthropic activities of the Edmonton Region Homebuilder Charity Funds (ERHC) in support of non-profit housing, trade scholarships, and such other community activities deemed appropriate to the ERHC’s stated goals and objectives. This committee will coordinate its efforts with the Member Services Manager. This committee reports to the Executive Officer.
Chair: Gil Girard, Barcol Doors & Windows
The role of the Golf Committee is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable social event that futhers networking opportunities for the membership. To do this the Committee will:
- Determine golf date & location of tournament.
- Determine AM/PM event, or both
- Coordinate sponsorship and donation opportunities and recognition with the Member Services Manager.
- Determine Golf Rules
- Set a Program & select an MC
- Coordinate food and beverages (Breakfast, BBQ & Holes)
- Establish Teams
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
- Coordinate registration on the morning of the event
- Coordinate Mulligan’s
The role of the Curling Committee is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable social event that furthers networking opportunities for the membership. To do this the Committee will:
- Determine curling dates
- Arrange facilities and ice times
- Determine teams (16x)
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
- Coordinate registration
- Coordinate sponsorship & donation opportunities and recognition with the Member Services Manager
- Coordinate trophy’s
- Coordinate the Wind up Part (Catering & Draw Prizes)
The role of the Slo-Pitch Committee is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable social event that furthers networking opportunities for the membership. To do this the Committee will:
- Determine tournament dates
- Book diamonds
- Develop and monitor an annual budget
- Determine teams & playing schedules
- Purchase supplies for tournament
- Coordinate sponsorship & donation opportunities and recognition with the Member Services Manager
- Coordinate registration
- Provide prizes for the winning teams
- Coordinate the engraving of trophy’s
Chair: Nick Iozzo
The role of this committee is to develop and deliver a technical convention that provides professional development, education, and networking for the industry, while generating a significant profit. This committee will be directly involved in the planning and execution of future Technical Conventions. The 2-3 day event will be tailored to the Home Building industry with concurrent industry based sessions, keynote speakers, education courses, a tradeshow, and many networking and social opportunities.
The Technical Convention Committee reports to the Executive Officer.
CHBA-ER Convention Sub-Committees:
Technical: The role of this sub-committee is to develop and deliver the concurrent, plenary, educational, and poster programs.
Social: The role of this sub-committee is to develop and deliver the social and networking opportunities, including luncheons, ice-breaker reception, entertainment, and wind-up party.
Special Events: The role of this sub-committee is to develop and deliver unique programs and activities that further the goals of the event.
Tradeshow: The role of this sub-committee is to develop and deliver a technical trade show, enabling General Members to showcase their products in an industry-specific environment to their current and prospective clients.
Government Relations Committee
Chair: Sandra Young, CHBA-ER President
The role of this committee is to proactively represent the interests of the home building industry in the Capital Region to government. On matters of a provincial or national nature, the Government Relations Committee will coordinate through its provincial and national counterparts within the CHBA. Volunteers on this committee assist in developing and maintaining relationships with political and administrative representatives within jurisdictions of the Capital Region. They monitor and, with input from appropriate committees within the CHBA-ER, initiate plans, policies and interpretations presented by and to the Capital Region Municipalities and create appropriate responses to issues identified.
The Government Relations Committee reports to the Board of Directors through the Executive Officer.
The role of this committee is to provide policy and guidance on all matters relating to the CHBA-Edmonton Region's internal and external communications mediums - including, but not limited to: print and electronic mediums, marketing (including public and media relations) and industry promotion. All activities of this committee and its related sub-committees will involve intimate coordination with the Member Services Manager. This committee reports to the Executive Officer.
Communications Sub-Committees:
CHBA-ER will be launching its very own Homebuilders magazine. From developing themes and organizing content to determining layouts, the CHBA-Edmonton Region will be reliant on volunteer support to help get the job done.
The Magazine Committee reports to the Communications Committee.
Chair: Nick Iozzo
Providing members and the public with a current, interactive and user-friendly website is one of the CHBA-Edmonton Region's top priorities. Volunteer members will be required to ensure its maintained relevance and functionality, develop an effective Search Engine Optimization strategy, and more.
The Website Committee reports to the Communications Committee.
The role of this committee is to provide coverage of direct communication with members on matters of a time-sensitive or urgent nature.
This Committee reports to the Executive Officer through the Communications Committee.
The role of this committee is to coordinate the marketing activities of the CHBA-Edmonton Region on behalf of both the Association and in support of the industry, including but not limited to the Public Relations, Media Relations, and promotional activities and programs. This Committee reports to the Communications Committee.
The Public Relations Committee serves to promote the Association and its members as ‘experts in the field of residential construction’. The committee will be responsible for developing marketing and branding strategies for the Association, with the goal of increasing public awareness of the CHBA-Edmonton Region and the home building and renovation industry. This Committee administers the Get It In Writing Program.
The Public Relations Committee reports to the Marketing Committee.
The Media Relations Committee will develop and implement an effective media relations strategy for the Association. Members will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with local media, developing key messages, and coordinating timely and relevant articles and interviews on behalf of the CHBA-Edmonton Region.
The Media Relations Committee reports to the Marketing Committee.
Volunteer Management Committee
The Volunteer Management Committee serves to promote the Association and its goal of being a ‘member driven’ organization. This committee will be broken up into three sub-committees to better serve our volunteer members:
The Recruiting Committee:
- Responsible for recruiting volunteer members for new and existing committees. Methods of recruiting will be determined by the Chair and supported by his/her team of volunteers.
The Orientation/Training Committee:
- Assist the Volunteer Manager with organizing volunteer orientation events for interested members.
- Assist the Volunteer Manager and committee Chair in training volunteer members.
Monitoring/ Volunteer Recognition Committee:
- Assist the Volunteer Manager with monitoring volunteer members; which committee our members volunteer on, are the members satisfied with their experience as a volunteer, meetings missed/attended, hours/years volunteered etc.
- Assist the Volunteer Manager in developing and implementing a Volunteer Recognition Program.
The Volunteer Management Committee reports to the Executive Officer.
