Nov 2010 - Tyler Area Builders Association

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NOVEMBER 2010
PLATINUM PARTNERS
TABA University
Presents:
BMC West
Insurance One Agency
Oncor
GOLD PARTNERS
BancorpSouth
ProBuild South
Sherwin-Williams Co.
“CAPS I & II”
Required for Certified
Aging-In-Place Specialist Designation
2010 Education Sponsor
November 10 & 11, 2010 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each Day
The Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation program teaches the
technical, business management, and customer service skills essential to competing
in the fastest growing segment of the residential remodeling industry: home modifications for the aging-in-place.
Instructor: Bill Slease • Member Cost: $210 Each Day
StrucSure Home Non-Members: $310 Each Day • Lunch is included
Warranty
• Enroll online or call TABA to register. •
Lunch Sponsor:
More EDUCATION news on page 5
Southside Bank
StrucSure Home Warranty
Texas Bank & Trust Co.
Transit Mix
SILVER PARTNERS
Austin Bank
C. Woods Co., Inc.
Citizens 1st Bank
Citizens National Bank
East Texas Title Company
Fixture This, Inc.
Salvation Army
Thursday, December. , 2010 Kettle Drive
TABA’s Christmas Party
9
4-7 p.m. at the TABA office
The Gala and Open House Combined!
Be our guest and
enjoy some music,
holiday fare and
spirits with your fellow members at the
TABA office.
Get into the Holiday Spirit!
December 15, 2010
Brookshires’ Rice Rd.
HELP TABA R ING
IN THE HOLIDAYS!
Call the office
to sign up for
a one-hour
shift.
Moen, Inc.
Panel Truss Texas, Inc.
The TABA News is available online each month at www.tylerareabuilders.com.
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CALENDAR
SUN
MON
1
8
15
21
22
28
WED
29
4 p.m. - Budget &
Finance Committee
3
9 a.m. Ambassador
Committee
23
10
4 p.m. Social Events
Committee
8:30-4:30 p.m. “CAPS I” class
17
16
4 p.m. Education
Committee
Noon - City of Tyler
“Lunch & Learn”
4 p.m. Education
Committe
24
30
FRI
SAT
5
6
12
13
19
20
26
27
Noon - Builders’
Luncheon
11
8:30-4:30 p.m. “CAPS II” class
18
Noon - Builders’
Luncheon
25
Thanksgiving
Holiday - Of�ice
Closed
Thanksgiving
Holiday - Of�ice
Closed
2 p.m. - Govt.
Relations
Committee
4 p.m. - Membership Committee
Dates to Remember
DECEMBER
1
2
8
9
9
15
27-31
THU
4
4 p.m. Board of Directors
Meeting
5-7 p.m. After Hours
9
2 p.m. - Public
Relations
Committee
14
TUE
2
11:30 a.m. Exec Committee
7
N O V E M B E R 2 010
“Sales & Marketing” Class
Member Orientation
“BAR” Exam
Builders’ Luncheon
TABA’s Christmas Party
Salvation Army Kettle Drive
Holiday - Office Closed
JANUARY
7 General. Membship Meeting
& Officer Installation
13 Builders’ Luncheon
27 Builders’ Luncheon
All luncheons are at
noon and are for
builder members only.
B U I L DE R S ’
L U NC H E ON S
November 4, 2010
Sponsor: Tyler Blue Ridge, LLC
Location: Outback Steakhouse
November 18, 2010
To sponsor a Builders’ Sponsor: James Hardie Building Products
Luncheon, call Sherri
Location: Spring Creek Barbecue
at: 903-561-3964.
SAVE
Sponsored by:
L IGH T
YOU R
FIRE
COMING ATTRACTIONS
THESE DATES
After Hours
November 2 , 2 010 B r i s k
et !
at L ig ht You r Fi re
Red Ba r n Center on Broadw ay
M ANY THANKS to the October Af ter Hours Sponsor - Insurance One A gency, LC
Builders’ Progressive Jackpot: Tom Utz’s name was drawn at the October
After Hours, and since he was not there, the November Jackpot is now $350!
Associates’ Member Marketplace Drawing: One member company is drawn from
After Hours attendees, and the winner is featured in a company profile in the TABA News!
All members are welcome to attend. Come out for your chance to win!
DO BUSINESS
WITH
MEMBERS! 3
Run your business card ad here. It’s
an economical way to get your name
in front of every major builder in the
area. Call 903-561-3964 for more info.
Builders & Subcontractors
Insurance Endorsed By
Your Local Association
We Offer:
Competitive Rates
Complete Insurance Program Available
Builders Risk Insurance
At Risk Coverage - Low Monthly Rates
General Liability Insurance
Includes Completed Operations
Workers Compensation Insurance
Group Program Approved by Texas Dep. of Insurance
Umbrella Insurance
Excess Liability in $1,000,000 increments
Commercial Automobile Insurance
Custom Tailored for Your Needs
MEMBER ORIENTATION
Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010 • SAVE THE DATE!
Enjoy a light lunch as you learn all that your membership in TABA offers.
Earn “Casey Cash” when you attend!
Model Home Contents
All Risk Coverage - Low Rates
Call “The Builder’s Agent”
Beverly Uzzell
Insurance One Agency, LC
4411 Old Bullard Road, Suite 500, Tyler, Texas 75703
903-526-0208
TABA’S WEB SITE DELIVERS!
We offer special rates for “Parade” Homes.
Call us for a Quote!
Builders & their
Properties now
Featured 24/7
Find out what’s
for sale at
www.tylerareabuilders.com
Builders and Developers:
For more information on how
to list your properties, call the
office at 903-561-3964.
2011 BUILDERS’ LUNCHEONS Dates Are Now Available!
Builder members will be invited to lunch by you and you will pick up the
tab. In return, you will get “face-to-face time” with the builders to socialize or present your specific products or services. This is a great opportunity for the builder to get to know you and your products and services
better and to consider your company. Call Sherri at 903-561-3964.
Bell Sand Company, Inc.
Commercial • Residential • Construction
Fill Dirt • Mortar Sand & Gravel
903-592-3337
Res. 592-7239
P.O. Box 4055 • Tyler, TX 75712
Rt. 19, Texas College Rd. • Tyler, TX
Elvis Kersh & Sons, Owners
Sand is our Business
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THANK YOU
FOR RENEWING!
A special thanks to the highlighted
companies which have been
TABA members for
10 or more consecutive years!
Allen’s Nutech, Inc.
Avco Roofing
Beck Plumbing Co.
Bramlett Custom Homes Ltd.
Chad Hanna Inc., Builder
City of Tyler Water Utilities
MEMBER INFORMATION
WELCOME NEW B UILDER M EMBERS !
Pinnacle Custom Homes
Kim Blake • 903-962-3200
PO Box 550, Grand Saline, TX 75140
Sponsor • Steve Nix
WELCOME NEW A SSOCIATE M EMBERS !
Consolidated Reinforcement
Cody Cornell • 817-577-9444
4100 Mclean St.
Haltom City, TX 76117
Sponsor • Jeff Andreason
Stone Age Granite
Susan Gillespie • 903-570-8383
PO Box 10077, Tyler, TX 75711
Sponsor • Randy Weaver
W e l c o mrere!n t
Complete Communications
Custom Pool Design
Martin Thomas • 903-235-6388
D&H Quality Cabinets & Woodworking 695 Henderson Lane
Longview, TX 75605
European Interiors
Gallery of Lights
Gold Leaf Gallery
Greenland Homes
A LL New & Cu
n v it e d :
M e m b e rs a re I
Isis Surveillance Systems
Tony Foster • 903-533-1712
427 S. Vine Ave., Tyler TX 75702
Sponsor • Steve Nix
Hawley Disposal Service, LLC
Ritter Construction
Home Builders Insurance Services Robert Ritter • 903-693-2397
ISC Building Materials, Inc. 301 E. Cotton St.
Carthage, TX 75633
Sponsor • Donnie Baker
2011 Committee
Members Needed!
Commitment, teamwork and vision
combined make a successful Association. We need your involvement,
input and expertise. Please give
thoughtful consideration to serving
on a TABA Committee in 2011. Call
the office at 903-561-3964 to sign up!
Rally Day 2011
SAVE
THE
DATE!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011, is
the date when all 34 local associations in Texas will participate in Rally
Day to deliver our message to the
state legislators. We need your help
to continue to protect our entire
industry and ask that you make the
commitment to travel to Austin that
day to be a part of this special—and
effective—legislative event
Watch for more info in the
coming months.
The Scates Group
Kory Moon • 903-561-7202
PO Box 8708, Tyler, TX 75711
Sponsor • James Wilson
P J U
for the next quarterly Member
Orientation at noon on December
2nd at the TABA office. We will treat
you to a light lunch and a presentation that shows all the ways TABA
membership will benefit you!
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED.
Call to RSVP, or register online.
M EMBER B ENEFITS
H ERE’S SOME OF THE GREAT BENEFITS THAT D ELL M EMBER P URCHASE
P ROGRAM MEMBERS RECEIVE:
• Discounts on models like Dell Adamo™ and Alienware™
• Popular systems loaded with great features at amazing prices
• Rock-bottom prices on workhorse systems for the whole family
Shop online at nahb.org/ma, then click on the Dell logo. Members get the BEST
PRICE on consumer PCs from Dell! If you find a better price on your day of purchase, contact a sales specialist and Dell will beat that price. Call 800-695-8133.
B UILDER S PONSORS
BOB KURTZ HOMES
C & N CONSTRUCTION
FAIR MANAGEMENT, LC
HAYES & COMPANY
OF
A PPRECIATION E VENTS
KEITH CULVER HOMES, INC.
MADISON BUILDERS, LLC
ROBERT AIKEN CUSTOM HOMES
SKIP OGLE HOMES, LLC
MEMBER INFORMATION
E DUCATION UPDATE
Lunch & Learn with City of Tyler
“DRIVEWAYS & SIDEWALKS”
Noon on Nov. 17, 2010 • Cost: $10, Lunch Included
Tyler Development Center, 423 W. Ferguson
Enroll online, or call TABA to register
TABA University Presents:
“SALES & MARKETING”
2010 Education Sponsor
December 1, 2010 • 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Bill Slease • Cost: $210 Includes Lunch
Satisfies Section 4 requirements for the Certified Graduate Builder designation.
“Builder Assessment Review” The BAR Exam
December 8, 2010 • 8:30 a.m. to Noon • Cost: $195
Essential First Step to Earning Certified Graduate Builder designation!
Register online or call TABA to enroll.
THANK YOU
FOR RENEWING!
A special thanks to the highlighted
companies which have been
TABA members for
10 or more consecutive years!
Juan Soto Concrete
Keith Culver Homes, Inc.
Lee Knight Custom Homes
Leviton Mfg. Co., Inc.
Locksmith Services of Tyler
Long’s Irrigation
McIntyre Plumbing, Inc.
Republic Homes
Robert Aiken Custom Homes, LLC
Schulze Homes LLC
Tile Time
Tyler Overhead Door Co., Inc.
Wilson Homes
Window World of Northeast Texas
UPCOMING R ENEWALS
New Home Specialist 2010—Students attended the first day of the six-class series on Sept. 23rd. Shown
above left, left to right: Michael Howell, Lanelle Jackson, Jose Garcia, Linda Burns, instructor Anwar Khalifa,
Karen Harrison, Paul Tibbets and Karen Bochow. TABA’s office assistant Sherri Bradley and Kim Zemer also
took the classes. Above right, at Class #2 on Sept. 30th, instructor Robert Aiken (far left), teaches about framing at a job site.
A Stone Age
Altra Federal Credit Union
Artistic Fine Finishes
Atmos Energy
Benchmark Design Group LLC
Caspian Construction
Citizens National Bank - Grande
C-n-C Home Audio/Video Inc.
Com-Tech Resources, Inc.
Designing Women, Inc.
East Texas Spa
Energy Concepts
Eric L. Davis Engineering, Inc.
Gutter Helmet by RainAway, Inc.
Homes by Matthew Peer, LLC
J.W. Finn’s
Just Clean It
Richardson Timbers, LLC
Skillern’s Business Systems, Inc.
Star Lite Custom Homes, LLC
This Old House Remodeling
Wheeler Development Co., Ltd.
“Estimating”—
Students enjoyed
class on October
6, 2010. Shown at
right, from left to
right: Instructor
Donny Mack, Danny
Kemp, Matthew
Peer, Erin Wright,
Tracy Kroll and
MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATIONS
Sean O’Keefe. NAHB
For
many different reasons the following
classes remain
companies and/or individuals have not repopular with TABA
newed their memberships with TABA:
members working
East Texas Fence; FG Disposal; Ritter @
toward national
designations like Certified Graduate Builder, Graduate Master Builder, Certified Green Professional and Certi- Home; TCS Air Conditioning & Heating; The
fied Aging-in-Place Specialist. The 2011 roster of Tyler classes will be posted soon on TABA’s web site.
Pamela Walters Group; Three Js Construction
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MEMBER NEWS
ACTIVITES & EVENTS
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Congratulations
To Abigail and Sam Duty
on the September 28th birth
of their son, Jake. Jake
weighed in at 7 pounds, 10
ounces.
To B.J. Hornbostel, who
won the Chambers’ Volunteer of the Year Award
as well as the Mary Howes
Award for outstanding performance in membership
development.
Get Well Wishes
To 11-year-old Seth Blake,
son of Kim and Mike Blake of
Pinnacle Custom Homes.
Condolences
To David White and family on
the recent loss of his wife’s
father.
GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON—Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Todd
Staples, keynote speaker at the Oct. 13th meeting held at
Willow Brook Country Club, is shown at center in above
photo accepting a check from TABA President Ricky Casey.
A pre-recorded greeting
from Texas Governor Rick
More photos on
Perry surprised attendees
TABA’s web site.
at the start of the program.
Scholarship Recipient—Education Committee Special thanks to Title SponChair Matthew Peer, above left, presents a $500
sors Insurance One Agency
scholarship during the luncheon to UT Tyler Construc- and ProBuild South and to
tion Management student Jerilyn Davis as Program Meeting Sponsors Moen, Inc.
& Transit Mix Concrete & Materials Co., Inc.
Director Dr. John Martin looks on.
A SSOCIATE A PPRECIATION C OOKOUT
More photos
on TABA’s
web site.
To family and friends of
James “Jim” Noble, who
passed away October 2nd.
To family and friends of
Robert “Brad” Ranger, who
passed away Octber 8th.
Reminder
2011 Member
Directory changes and
advertising DEADLINE
is November 8th!
Slow-Roasted
Chicken—
Dozens of TABA members attended the Associate Appreciation Cookout on Sept.
20th. Everyone raved about the chicken. Many thanks to our volunteer chef, Jack
Peppard, for bringing the grill and firing it up in the TABA parking lot before
most of us were out of bed! Thanks also to all of our builder sponsors, the many
volunteers who helped set up and clean up, and to our Ambassador Committee
for rolling out the red carpet to everyone who came!
W. Joy Adams, ChFC, CFP®
Toll free: 1.800.599.8550
Tel: 903.595.4236
Fax: 903.595.4230
3200 Troup Hwy, Ste 160
Tyler, Texas 75701
[email protected]
Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative, Securian Financial Services, Inc., Securities Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. A Registered Investment Advisor. Adams Financial Group is independently owned and operated.
IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION
Regarding Membership Dues paid to Tyler Area Builders Association, the portion attributable to “lobbying activities” is NOT deductible from federal income
taxes as an ordinary and necessary cost of doing business per the 1993 U.S. Congress Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. For dues paid in 2010, the total
amount of national dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense for a builder or associate member is $24 and $0.80 for an affiliate member; the total
amount of state dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense for a builder or associate member is $59.50 and $18.25 for an affiliate member.
FROM
THE
ASSOCIATE COUNCIL CORNER
ASSOCIATE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
It was such a pleasure to see everyone who attended
our Government Officials Appreciation and General Membership meeting at Willow Brook Country Club in October. Jeff
Cross and I, Ambassadors for TABA, were stationed inside
the door greeting everyone. Did you know that the Ambassadors serve as more than greeters at TABA events?
The Ambassador Committee is here for all of our members - new and old - to answer their questions about our
organizaton and to let them know how they can get the most
out of their membership.
The Fall Golf Tournament was the best ever. Thanks to our sponsors and
to everyone who participated. What a great way to enjoy the cooler weather!
Taking part in Association activities can help grow our businesses, and not
just when an associate member meets a few builders. Associates do business
with one another, too! I hope each one of you exercises your benefits of TABA
membership - and sees positive results from your investment!
Janie Malone
Associate Council President
MEMBER MARKETPLACE
HARRY’S BUILDING MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry’s is now proud to carry Valspar paint — “The Beauty Goes On.” One
line is Valspar’s Élan®, a revolutionary low-odor paint that delivers enduring
beauty in one lustrous coat utilizing the latest engineered ceramic technology. Élan contains an antimicrobial agent to prevent microorganisms — ideal
for use in high humidity or frequently washed areas. Remember, at Harry’s,
nobody beats our price with our service! Visit www.hbmitx.com or call 903842-3045 for the Troup store, or 903-586-7548 for the Jacksonville store.
“Member Marketplace” is a feature highlighting a member’s company.
One member company will be drawn randomly from Af ter Hour s attendees,
and the winner will be featured in a company profile in the TABA News !
The editor retains the right to edit for leng th and content.
A F TER HOURS
Compliments to the Chef!—Chef Beverly Uz- More photos
zell and her team of helpers from Insurance One on TABA’s
Agency prepared delightful dishes for everyone in web site.
attendance at the October 5, 2010 After Hours.
BUILDERS’ LUNCHEON
Probuild South reps including Pat Marino
(above left) sponsored the Builders’ Luncheon
on Thursday, Oct. 7th, at Outback Steakhouse.
Free passes to the Sunbelt Builders Show Oct.
14-16 were handed out to those in attendance.
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TYLER TX
PERMIT NO 157
1504-A West Grande Blvd.
Tyler, Texas 75703
Phone 903-561-3964
Fax
903-561-7273
Email [email protected]
TABA www.tylerareabuilders.com
TAB
www.texasbuilders.org
NAHB www.nahb.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
Building Better Builders by
promoting quality, accountability
and professionalism in the home
building industry.
AND FINALLY . . .
If you want to maximize your involvement in the Tyler Area Builders Association, make plans right now to participate
in the 2011 Home Products Show and
Parade of Homes™. Plans are already
well underway for both of these extraordinary events.
Two excellent ways to get involved are by being an
exhibitor at the Home Products Show and by entering
or working with a builder on a house in the Parade of
Homes™. Both ticketed events attract thousands of
potential customers who are interested in building or
remodeling and all the associated products and services that go along with building and remodeling.
At the Home Products Show, in addition to exhibiting you can make sure your company’s name is front
and center by participating in countless advertising
and sponsorship venues. Builder members, you can
help teach a seminar or work a couple of shifts in the
Ask-a-Builder booth. You’ll be guaranteed face time
with consumers in a one-on-one setting. Many of these
same opportunities are available during the Parade of
Homes™.
But these events don’t just happen. Dozens of volunteers work behind the scenes throughout the year to
make them unparalleled successes. When you volunteer to serve on these committees or work during the
event you get to network, meet TABA members and be
seen by the public.
Who will benefit from your involvement? You, your
business and your association. Remember, every
contact you make is a potential asset to you and your
business. I hope you’ll take part in both events.
Kathey Comer
Executive Vice-President
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Your Board of Directors has spent a
lot of time this year working for you. The
Board meets on the first or second Tuesday of each month to discuss and act on
business for the Association.
We review reports from the Budget &
Finance Committee and get updates from all of the other Committees on membership activity, social events,
education classes, public relations campaigns and
more. These items are very important to the organization and operation of the Association as a whole. The
Board also hears ideas for ways to make the Association better. Like I said, the Board of Directors works for
you.
These TABA members take time out of their busy
lives to focus on Association business. I would like to
thank each 2010 Board member for their time, talents
and participation. If any one of you have the opportunity, please extend your thanks to a Board member.
The 2011 Board slate was approved at the October
General Membership Meeting and Government Officials Appreciation Luncheon. Their year of service will
begin in January.
If you are interested in getting more involved in Association business, please tell us your ideas. Don’t be
surprised if we ask you to participate on a Committee
and eventually get on the Board. Remember, the vitality
of this Association depends on the service of its members. We encourage you to jump right in.
Ricky Casey
2010 President