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July 2014

Platinum Partners

Gold PartnersACES AC SupplyCitizens National BankMoore Supply Co.Southside BankTexas Bank & Trust Companytxi

Silver PartnersAll Natural Stone & Grass | Altra Federal Credit Union | American State Bank | BancorpSouth|Berry Marble & Granite |Carlyle Homes | Citizens 1st Bank | Fixture This, Inc. | East Texas Title Companies | Henry Murphy, Jr. | Insurance One Agency, LC | Kilgore National Bank |Panel Truss Texas, Inc. |

Monday, april 14thThursday, July 17th 4-6 p.m. at TABA

Cost: $275 TABA Members are invited to participate in this effective networking opportunity. Associates, for only $275, you get four minutes of one-on-one time with 20 TABA builders to promote your products and services. You may have two representatives from each company attend, and no more than two Associate companies from each industry will be allowed.

Builders, come learn about the latest products our TABA members have to offer! Builder attendance is FREE, but only 20 Builders are eligible to participate, so call TABA now to sign up!

Membership Orientation • Wednesday, July 9th• Noon - 1 p.m. at TABA Join us for a free lunch and find out how you can get the most out of your investment with TABA. You’ll learn about opportunities available, including leadership, education, advertising, networking and more. Please call the TABA office to let us know you’re attending. 903.561.3964

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The 2014 Parade of Homes was an outstanding success! TABA’s Parade of Homes has a reputation of showcasing quality workmanship and this year’s 30 homes were no exception. I would like to thank Parade Chairman Gary Bayless, our Parade inspectors, volunteers, and the many builders and subcontractors for a job well done. Looking ahead, if you’re a new or existing member who would like to learn more about TABA, I encourage you to attend Member Orientation on July 9th. Also, the 2014 Nominating Committee will soon consider board members and officers for next year. If you know of someone who could be a candidate for our board, please contact Carlton Edwards, nominating committee chairman, or Libby Simmons with this information.

Kerry Hamblett2014 President

President’s Message

Kerry Hamblett

Libby SimmonsExecutive Vice PresidentTyler Area Builders Association1504 W. Grande Blvd.Tyler, TX 75703P: 903.561.3964M: 903.571.4532F: 903.561.7273

www.tylerareabuilders.com

Questions? Contact us:

Friday, August 22nd at 6S RANCH$85/member or $90/non member$375 for team (5 players)Dinner is included. Only golf carts or ATVs will be permitted on the course. You may bring your own, or golf carts will be available to rent in advance. 100% of the fees collected will be used by HOMEPAC to support pro-housing state political candidates. No corporate checks will be accepted; however, personal, non-corporate, and PAC checks are accepted.

Save the Date...HOMEPAC Clay Shoot

Save the Date... General Membership Meeting & Government Officials Appreciation LuncheonWednesday, August 20thNoon at Willow Brook Country Club$25 per person

TABA’s own Erin Wright of Wright-Built was recognized as an inaugural recipient of the Texas Association of Builders’ Excellence Under 45 Award.

The TAB Excellence under 45 Awards Program is dedicated to highlighting and rewarding young professionals that have committed their time, efforts and careers to the Texas building industry. The program is designed to acknowledge their hard work and successes, reward their performance and dedication and showcase them as future leaders of the industry across our state. Erin will be recognized for her achievement at the Sunbelt Builders Show in July. Congratulations, Erin!

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DATE CLASS

July 16 Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility

CAPS II

Sep. 30 Universal Design/Build CGBOct. 13 Estimating for Builders &

RemodelersCGB

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Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility - CAPS II• Wednesday, July 16, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: $210 This Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPSII) course will help you understand the guidelines and requirements of accessibility, the importance of doing an assessment with input from occupational and physical therapists as well as qualified health care professionals, and the significance of good design in making modifications that can transform a house into a safe, attractive, and comfortable home for life.Call the TABA office to reserve your space.

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Welcome, New Members!• Cole Building

Keith Cole 605 S. Royall St. Palestine, TX 75801 (903) 731-4716

• East Texas ADRC Karen Holt 501 Pine Tree Road Longview, Texas 75604 (903) 918-8885

• ERA Five Star Realty Cindi Featherston-Shields 722 WSW Loop 323 Tyler, Texas 75701 (903) 561-2200

• L-Con, Inc. Rusty Rivers P.O. BOX 16390 Little Rock, Arkansas 72231 (501) 490-4200

• Locals Love Us Heath Campbell 460 Arc 3009 Frankston, Texas 75763 (903) 780-2720

• Prosperity Bank Derrell Chapman 1200 South Beckham Tyler, Texas 75701

• Quality Lawn Care Steven Smith 16734 CR 192 Tyler, Texas 75703 (903) 534-4986

• Questar Pools & Spas, Inc. Harold Phillips 10235 Robinson Tyler, Texas 75703 (760) 738-5100

• United Electric Juan Lozano 17076 Shadow Way Flint, Texas 75762

• Stoneridge Pool & Land-scape Company Matt Phillips 3500 Glendale Drive Tyler, Texas 75701 (903) 509-9424

• Tyler Park Hill , LLC dba Guin Estates John Nix 4411 Old Bullard Rd Tyler, Texas 75703 (903) 939-0863

• United Electric Juan Lozano 17076 Shadow Way Flint, Texas 75762 (903) 574-2829

• Werner-Taylor Land & De-velopment, L.P. Michael Werner 1397 Dominion Plaza Tyler, Texas 75703 (903) 592-8634

• Wholesale Electric Supply Clay Ellis 12881 Winding Oak Lindale, Texas 75771 (903) 758-3337

Thank you for Renewing• A Plus Painters• Adams Furniture & Appliance• Albright Solutions, LLC• All Seasons Window & Door

Mfg., Inc.• Allen Samuels East Texas Dodge• Allied Truss LLC• Ameri-Tex Services, Inc.• Azleway, Inc.• Backyard Connection, LLC• Bank of Tyler• Bank Texas• Bassett Furniture Direct• Blackwell Excavating

• Capps-Capco Construction• CB Builder• Cole Air Conditioning & Appli-

ance Co.• Conaway Companies• East Texas Professional Credit

Union• Evans Air Conditioning, The

Original• FBM Gypsum Supply• Fisher Homes LLC• Goyne’s• Gray’s Home Fashion Gallery• Homes & Land of East Texas

• Independent Glass & Mirror Co., Inc.

• Insulated Concrete Buildings• Jim Toman Insurance Agency• Key Termite and Pest Control,

Inc• Kingdom Builders Development

LLC• Larry Murdock Construction

Co., LLC• Laughlin Properties, Inc.• Lone Star Concrete, LLC• Long’s Irrigation• Overhead Door Company of

Tyler• Pro Star Rental• PRW Plumbing & Associates LLC• Quick Roofing• Rainforest Irrigation & Land-

scaping• Red Baron Building Co., LLC• SDS Petroleum Consultants LLC

dba SONE Energy Services LLC• Steve Smoot Trim• Steve Welch Custom Homes• Tyler Weathermakers• Xcel Properties

Renewal due in July• Adams Design Service• All Natural Stone & Grass• Athens Construction LLC• B&L Cabinet & Supply, Inc.• Balser Homes• Barbin Fence Co.• Barrett Appliance, Lighting &

Home Products• Biomax Spray Foam Insulation,

LLC• Bonded Builders Warranty

Group• Builder’s Carpet & Design

Center, Inc.• C. Woods Co., Inc.• Company

• Cornerstone Brokerage-John Owen

• Counterscapes, Inc.• Crestview Properties• Design Center Signs• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit• Excellent Construction• Francisco Tile• Frost Construction• Green Life Technologies, Inc.• Hollywood Door of Tyler, Inc.• Home Critic• Joey Ridgle Septic Service Inc.• Keith Culver Homes, Inc.• Kevin L. Ferrier, Attorney at Law• Landvisions

• M.A.C. Cabinets• Morrison Supply Co.• Mundt Audio Visual of

Longview• Plastering Systems, Inc.• PrimeLending - A PlainsCapital

Company• Progressive Waste Solutions• Pyramid Homes• Rider Homes, Inc.• Roberson Construction• Root Homes• Runnels Bayless Construction

Management• Satterwhite Construction &

Supply

• Scott McFarland Designs• Sherwin-Williams Co.• Summit Mirror & Glass• Sword Company• The Brannon Corporation• The Flooring Outlet• Tidmore Building, LLC• Trico Enterprises, Inc.• Tyler Products & Sales, Inc.• Vercher Custom Homes by Sam• Weatherization Partners, Ltd /

Dupont Tyvek• Woodland Builders, Inc.• Worden Specialties

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2014 Parade of Homes™ Visit TylerAreaBuilders.com to view all 2014 Parade entries.

Let Adams help get your “financial house” in order!

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July 1 After Hours Sponsored by Nancy Wright Property Management 5-7 p.m. at TABA July 2Social Events Committee4 p.m. at TABA

July 9Member OrientationNoon at TABA

July 10Builders Luncheon Sponsored by All Natural Stone & GrassNoon at Outback Steakhouse

July 16Design/Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility (CAPS II)

July 17Speed Networking4-6 p.m. at TABA

July 24Builders Luncheon Sponsored by Cassity JonesNoon at Cotton Patch Cafe

July 28Public Relations Committee Meeting2:00 p.m. at TABA

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting4 p.m. at TABA

July 30Education Committee4 p.m. at TABA

July 31Membership Committee4 p.m. at TABA

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July After Hours

Join us for food, spirits and great networking opportunities on Tuesday, July 1st. The Builders’ Jackpot will be $100 and Nanci Wright Property Management will give away an ipad, so don’t miss your chance to win!

Sponsored by Nanci Wright Property Management

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Builders’ Luncheon

Thursday, June 12 Sponsor: Moore Supply Co.

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Members needed to take leadership roles Each year TABA searches the ranks of its members to find those who want to take an active role in the leadership of our Association and the support of the homebuilding industry in our area. We are looking for interested candidates who are willing to become leaders, not just board members. Here are a few of the requirements that are met by board members who are elected to a one-year term: attendance at monthly board meetings; attendance at TABA general functions; investment in HOMEPAC of the Texas Association of Builders; participation on TABA committees and recruiting of new members. If you are interested in serving as an of-ficer or a board member please contact Nominat-ing Chairman Carlton Edwards or Libby Simmons before September 19, 2014 by calling 903.561.3964 or submitting a letter of interest to 1504 W Grande Blvd. Tyler, TX 75703.

Member Updates Keep your fellow TABA members informed. Did you know as of January 1st the TABA website has a members page that updates everyone on member news? Do you have a birth, marriage or death? Possibly something else you would like to share? Please contact lsimmons@tylerareabuilders.com or hedwards@tylerareabuilders.com so your information can be added to the website.

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Tyler Area Builders Association1504 W. Grande Blvd.Tyler, TX 75703

Mission Statement: Building better builders by promoting quality, accountability and professionalism in the home building industry.

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