Who Are You?
The Home Builders Association of Aiken County, chartered in 1968, and affiliated with the state and national associations, is a nonprofit trade organization of builders and associates dedicated to the promotion of the building industry and the professionalism of our members. We are the voice of the building industry. [back to top]

What Do You Do?
We serve our members through networking, communication and education. We support our community through public service and scholarships. [back to top]

How Many Members Do You Have?
The membership varies from month to month, but as of January 2009 we have 295 members.  One-third of our membership is composed of Builders and the remaining two-thirds consists of Associates who represent all the professions that support the building industry. [back to top]

Do members renew annually?
Yes.  The HBA of Aiken County has the second highest retention rate in the state of South Carolina ! [back to top]

How are my dues divided?
The dues for 2009 are $425.00.  Of that amount, $150.00 goes to the National Association of Home Builders.  The Home Builders Association of South Carolina receives $90.00.  The remaining $185.00 goes to the local to pay for staff, publish a monthly newsletter, subsidize the meals for the general membership and carry out all the programs with which we are involved. [back to top]

How will I know who the other members are and how to contact them?
The HBA office provides every new member a complete list of every member and all the Directory Information available including telephone numbers, business addresses and E-mail addresses. [back to top]

How Often Do You Meet?
The HBA normally meets monthly. However, during months when many attend the state and/or national meetings, the local meeting may be canceled. The monthly newsletter is used to announce future meetings or meeting changes. [back to top]

When Do You Meet
The HBA usually meets the second Monday of each month from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. [back to top]

Where Do You Meet?
The meeting site is often held at The Big Red Barn on Chime Bell Church Road or at Misty Lake. [back to top]

What Happens At The Meetings?
Normally the Board of Directors meets from 5:15 PM to 6:30 PM. At 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM everyone begins to gather for a social time. Dinner is served at 7:00 PM. After dinner, a short business meeting is held to give updates on association activities or vote on significant issues. Occasionally a speaker will provide information on a topic of interest to the general membership. [back to top]

Are There Special Meetings?
A number of events occur for the families of the members and outside guests. These include the Annual Christmas Party, the Maurice William's Golf Tournament and the Legislative Oyster Roast & Barbeque. [back to top]

How Will I Know What Is Happening In The Association?
There are four (4) easy ways to keep informed:

1. Come to the meetings and network with the Builders and Associates.
   
2. Read your monthly newsletter that details all the activities of the association.
   
3. Check this web page for member's names and current events.
   
4. Call the Executive Officer (641-6863) or President (648-1711) to ask questions. [back to top]
   

Do You Have Any Insurance Benefits?
We are part of a statewide plan for Worker's Compensation Plan that is available only to members of our association. It is called the South Carolina Home Builders Self Insurers Fund (SCHB.) They may be contacted at 803-771-0566 or 800-678-8178.

As a member of the Aiken HBA, you are also entitled to use a prescription discount card. Se the newsletter for more information. [back to top]

Do You Do Anything For The Community?
The HBA gives to communities, schools and causes.  We helped recreate a community meetinghouse in White Pond, SC after it had fallen into disrepair.  We have provided money, supplies and labor for handicapped individuals who needed ramps into their homes.

The HBA gives an annual scholarship for a student at the Aiken Technical College.  Greater amounts of money are donated annually to Public Education Partners, an Educational Foundation.  These monies have been used to support all the public schools in Aiken County.  The HBA provides builders to assist vocational teachers who provide building classes for high school students who are considering the building industry as their own profession.

When a community or individual need has surfaced, the Board of Directors has looked at each case individually to determine if we are able to step in and provide a resolution to a specific problem.

A continuing project will be the commitment of $25,000 to be used as seed money for the 2010 Builders’ Blitz.  The goal is for all the membership to become involved again through their labor, products and services in building a home that will be given to the Habitat for Humanity for an Aiken County family. The 2009 project was an outstanding success as the home was built in 4 days! [back to top]

Do You Have Any Links To Groups Outside Of Aiken County?
Every member of the HBA of Aiken County is automatically a member of the HBA of South Carolina (HBA of SC) and a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB.) Both connections are invaluable as resources for local issues and as lobbyist for Political Action Committees PACs.) [back to top]