About HBA of Billings

Task Forces

Purpose: This group will plan, staff & execute the Building & Remodeling Expo. Primary Functions of this group include recruiting exhibitors, securing sponsors, & staffing event. The group will be responsible for appointing a chairperson to serve as a liaison to HBA staff. Building & Remodeling Expo Task Force members will meet regularly throughout the year.

Building & Remodeling Expo

(February 8-10 @ MetraPark Expo Building)

Group is responsible for:

  • Securing Sponsors (Refer to Sponsor Registration for varying levels)
  • Recruiting Exhibitors (Refer to Exhibitor Prospectus)
  • Collaborate on He-Shed/She-Shed idea
  • Suggestions for Hospitality Room food
  • Signs & Banners
    • Hang posters throughout the Billings community
    • Deliver banners to Billings Sign Service & sponsor locations
  • Transport all supplies to and from venue
  • Staffing Event:
    • VIP Night
      • Door greeters/drink ticket sales
      • 50/50 ticket sales
    • Regular Event Hours
      • Staff doors during event (see schedule sheet)
      • Hospitality Room
        • Pick up & set-up coffee service (return carafe at end of day)
        • Pick up & set-up lunch
        • Keep hospitality area clean & stocked throughout the day
    • Clean-Up
      • Take down decorations
      • Pack up and load out all supplies 
      • Transport supplies back to HBA Office

Purpose: This group will plan, staff & execute the following events: Spring & Fall Sporting Clay Tournaments, Golf Tournament, Bowling Tournament. The group will be responsible for appointing a chairperson to serve as a liaison to HBA staff. Tournament Task Force members will meet regularly throughout the year.

Spring Sporting Clay Tournament

(Friday, April 28th @ Billings Rod & Gun Club)

Group is responsible for:

  • Securing Sponsors (Refer to Sponsor Registration for varying levels)
  • Planning food & beverage in line with budget
  • Brainstorming T-Shirt ideas
  • Collecting banners from sponsors
  • Set-Up
    • Transporting all supplies, food & beverage to and from venue
    • Hanging sponsor banners at venue
    • Organizing T-Shirts (fold and organize by size)
  • Staffing Event
    • Registration/Check-In all participants
    • Hand out T-Shirts to attendees
    • Hand out safety gear to attendees (ear plugs & safety glasses)
    • Help with food service if needed
    • Take photos (cell phone photos are sufficient) & e-mail to HBA Staff
  • Clean-Up
    • Take down all sponsor banners
    • Pack up all remaining shirts, safety gear, coolers, leftover food, other supplies
    • Transport Supplies back to HBA Office
  • Return banners back to sponsors after event

ToolBelt Scramble (Golf Tournament)

(Friday, June 9th @ Pryor Creek Golf Club)

Group is responsible for:

  • Securing Sponsors (Refer to Sponsor Registration for varying levels)
  • Collecting banners from sponsors
  • Transporting all supplies, banners, signs, hole prizes, etc. to and from venue
  • Staffing Event
    • Set-Up
      • Set up registration table
      • Decorate & display prizes/raffle items
      • Check-in sponsors
  • Registration
    • Check-In golfers
    • Sell additional mulligans
  • Other Volunteers Needed During Event
    • Take Photos (cell phone photos are sufficient) & e-mail to HBA Staff - will also serve as runners to help where needed during the tournament
    • Sell raffle tickets for door prize - will also serve as runners to help where needed during the tournament
  • Clean-Up
    • Take down all sponsor banners
    • Pack up & load out all remaining supplies, banners, signs, unclaimed prizes, etc.
    • Transport Supplies back to HBA Office
  • Return banners back to sponsors after event

Fall Sporting Clay Tournament

(Friday, October 13th @ Billings Rod & Gun Club)

Group is responsible for:

  • Securing Sponsors (Refer to Sponsor Registration for varying levels)
  • Planning food & beverage in line with budget
  • Brainstorming T-Shirt ideas
  • Collecting banners from sponsors
  • Set-Up
    • Transporting all supplies, food & beverage to and from venue
    • Hanging sponsor banners at venue
    • Organizing T-Shirts (fold and organize by size)
  • Staffing Event
    • Registration/Check-In all participants
    • Hand out T-Shirts to attendees
    • Hand out safety gear to attendees (ear plugs & safety glasses)
    • Help with food service if needed
    • Take photos (cell phone photos are sufficient) & e-mail to HBA Staff
  • Clean-Up
    • Take down all sponsor banners
    • Pack up all remaining shirts, safety gear, coolers, leftover food, other supplies
    • Transport Supplies back to HBA Office
  • Return banners back to sponsors after event

Bowling Tournament

(Friday, February 17th @ Fireside Lanes)

Group is responsible for:

  • Securing Sponsors (Refer to Sponsor Registration for varying levels)
  • Planning food in line with budget
  • Collecting banners from sponsors
  • Set-Up
    • Transporting all supplies to and from venue
    • Hanging sponsor banners at venue
  • Staffing Event
    • Registration/Check-In all participants
    • Help with food service if needed
    • Take photos (cell phone photos are sufficient) & e-mail to HBA Staff
    • Clean-Up
      • Take down all sponsor banners
      • Transport Supplies back to HBA Office
  • Return banners back to sponsors after event

Purpose: To provide advocacy for the building industry relating to local regulatory issues.

COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Meet monthly with local building and planning officials to discuss regulatory issues affecting the home building industry.
  • Monitor regulatory issues affecting the home building industry.
  • Create positive working relationships with local officials involved with setting policy on issues affecting the home building industry.
  • Identify issues of concern for the home building association and take a proactive approach to negotiating a positive outcome for the building industry.
  • Align program with the HBA Strategic Plan Objectives to further the mission and vision of the HBA.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS:

Scheduled for 2nd TUESDAY OF THE MONTH

Meetings scheduled for 2:00 PM at the Miller Building 1st floor conference room. 2825 3rd Avenue N.

STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVES:

  • Continue to monitor key issues related to the home building industry.
  • Continue to stay ahead of the curve taking pro-active approach to issues.
  • Increase individual communication with government officials.