May is BUILD-PAC month!  Throughout the month of May, local associations will be competing against each other to see who can raise the most money for BUILD-PAC.  In this critical election year, it is especially important to give so we are able to support pro-housing candidates and fight the battles against our industry.

Local associations are broken down into four groups based on funds raised in the last year.  This helps to even the playing field for smaller associations with fewer members by competing against other small associations.  Prizes will be awarded to the winner of each category in each group and will be given as followed:

• Highest dollar amount raised between May 1-May 31
• Highest percentage of goal raised between May 1-May 31
• Highest percentage of member participation between May 1-May 31

The winner in each of the four groups of local associations will have the option of receiving the prize money to go toward their local BUILD-PAC reserve or their general fund.  Group One will receive $100 in each winning category; Group Two, $200; Group 3, $300; and Group Four, $400.

For those of you who know little about BUILD-PAC or are asking, “Why should I give to BUILD-PAC,” it is the political fundraising effort for the North Carolina Home Builders Association.  BUILD-PAC helps to financially support chosen political candidates at the state and local levels.  These candidates are bi-partisan and judged strictly on merits and voting record over pro-housing issues.

For every dollar given to BUILD-PAC, 30 cents of that money goes directly into your local reserve to help local candidates chosen by your local association.  These races include mayoral, city council or county commission.  So by giving to BUILD-PAC, you are directly affecting elected officials in your area that will help the industry! 

If you have ever thought about supporting BUILD-PAC, this is the month to do it!
Contact your local association to find out more about what they are doing to raise money for BUILD-PAC and the rules for contributing to BUILD-PAC!