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Platinum Partners

BMC West

Insurance ONE Agency, LC

Oncor Electric Delivery

Gold Partners

BancorpSouth

Fixture This, Inc.

Sherwin-Williams Co.

Southside Bank

Texas Bank & Trust Company

Transit Mix Concrete & Materials Co., Inc.

Silver Partners Austin Bank

C. Woods Co., Inc.

Citizens 1st Bank

Citizens National Bank

East Texas Title

Fair Management, LC

Legacy Texas Insurance Services

Panel Truss Texas, Inc. The TABA NEWS is available online each month. Visit us at www.tylerareabuilders.com

MARCH 2009MARCH 2009

March 17‐18, 2009 (2‐day class) • 8:30‐4:30 p.m.  $365 for members •  $445 for non‐members • Lunch is Provided x Class information: 

Attendance both days is required  

14 hours TRCC Continuing Education credit 

Instructor: Dina Lima 

For details on this course, see page 4. 

TABA University Opportunities: 

“Green Building for“Green Building for“Green Building for   

Building Professionals”Building Professionals”Building Professionals”

Accredited by 

the TRCC and: 

2009 NAHB Education Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor: Insurance One Agency, LC

New Member OrientationNew Member OrientationNew Member Orientation March 12, 2009  Noon 

All members who have joined TABA since the beginning of 2008 are asked to be our special guests at TABA’s first New Member Orientation at the TABA office. Also, ALL TABA members are welcome to attend. Enjoy a light lunch as you learn all that your TABA membership has to offer! Orientations are scheduled quarterly throughout the year.  

This is a free event. RSVP required. Register on the Calendar of Events at TABA’s web site, or call 905‐561‐3964. 

Welcome Aboard Sponsor: Insurance One Agency, LC 

“Builder Assessment Review” (BAR)“Builder Assessment Review” (BAR)“Builder Assessment Review” (BAR)   March 26, 2009 • 9 a.m. to Noon $195 for members and non‐members 

Take this exam to determine which University of Housing 

courses you will need in order to study toward NAHB desig‐

nations, like Certified Graduate Builder (CGB), Graduate Mas‐

ter Builder (GMB), Certified Green Professional (CGP) and more.  

Enroll online or call TABA at 903‐561‐3964 to register. 

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S U N M O N T U E W E D T H U F R I S A T

1 Home Products Show

1 — 5 p.m.

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4 P.M.– BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

5-7 P.M.—AFTER HOURS

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4 P.M.- SOCIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING

5 Builders’Builders’Builders’ LuncheonLuncheonLuncheon

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4 P.M.- MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Dates to RememberDates to Remember

APRIL 2 BUILDERS LUNCHEON (Builder Members Only)

7 After Hours

16 Cookout

23 BUILDERS LUNCHEON (Builder Members Only)

28 General Membership Meeting

MAY 5 After Hours

7 BUILDERS LUNCHEON (Builder Members Only)

11 Spring Golf Tournament

14 TABA Membership Drive

21 BUILDERS LUNCHEON (Builder Members Only)

19 “Customer Service” Class

26-30 NAHB Spring Board

To sponsor a Build-ers’ Luncheon, call Heather at 903-561-3964.

Thank You, Sponsors !!Thank You, Sponsors !!Thank You, Sponsors !!

March 5, 2009

Sponsor:

Pella Windows & DoorsPella Windows & DoorsPella Windows & Doors

Location: Mario’s ————-

March 19, 2009

Sponsor:

McCoy’s Building Supply of TylerMcCoy’s Building Supply of TylerMcCoy’s Building Supply of Tyler Location: Coyote Sam’s

All lunches are at noon and are for Builder Members only.

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Health Insurance for TABA Members through TAB

To obtain the questionnaire and receive a quote, contact:

Abby Holcomb— Marketing Director

Aycock & Fowler 866.426.4990 aholcomb@aycockandfowlerins.com

INSURANCE ONE AGENCY, L.C. 4411 OLD BULLARD ROAD, SUITE 500 TYLER, TEXAS 75703

903-526-0208 WE OFFER SPECIAL RATES FOR “PARADE” HOMES

CALL US FOR A QUOTE!

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

Model Home Contents All risk Coverage — Low Rates

Call “The Builder’s Agent” Beverly Uzzell

beverly-insurance1@sbcglobal.net

BUILDERS & SUBCONTRACTORS INSURANCE ENDORSED BY YOUR LOCAL ASSOCIATION

Competitive Rates Complete Insurance Program Available

We Offer:

SAVE THESE DATES March 3, 2009, 5‐7 p.m. 

at the TABA Office  

Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Legacy Texas Insurance ServicesLegacy Texas Insurance ServicesLegacy Texas Insurance Services   All Members Are Welcome! 

A BIG ThankA BIG ThankA BIG Thank‐‐‐You to You to You to Coburn’s Supply CompanyCoburn’s Supply CompanyCoburn’s Supply Company   for hosting the February for hosting the February for hosting the February After Hours.After Hours.After Hours.   

April 16, 2009 • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Member Appreciation Cookout TABA Parking Lot • Free for All Members !

April 28, 2009 • NoonApril 28, 2009 • Noon

General Membership MeetingGeneral Membership Meeting Location to be AnnouncedLocation to be Announced

May 11, 2009 • Garden Valley Golf Club

Spring Golf Tournament Registration Now Open !

April 22, 2009 • 2—4 p.m. TABA University “Unified Development Code” Class TABA Office • City of Tyler Panel • Enrollment Now Open

$40 Member Price • $80 Non-Member Price Register online or call TABA to enroll.

Parade of Parade of HomesHomes™™

June 6June 6--14, 200914, 2009

TABA’s 56TABA’s 56thth Annual Annual

Saturdays 10—6 pm

Sundays 2—6 pm

Monday, Wednesday,

Friday 6—9 pm

x Tuesday, Thursday

10—2 pm & 6—9 pm

For more information visit www.tylerareabuilders.com

or call 903-561-3964

1ST TABA UNIVERSITY CLASS MEMBER INFORMATION

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING! A special thanks to the highlighted companies

which have been TABA members for 10 or more consecutive years!

A. E. Shull & Co.

Allied Waste Management

Blue Haven Pools

Carlyle Homes

Cates Caststone

CenterPoint Energy

Central Title Company fka Smith County Title

Citizens National Bank

Coburn’s Supply Company

Dale Welch Builders, Inc.

Darrell Edwards Custom Homes

Don’s TV & Appliances, Inc.

East Texas Brick Co. Ltd.

East Texas Door Co., Inc.

East Texas Gutter Systems

ETTL Engineers & Consultants, Inc.

Glo-Flame Butane, Inc.

Gollob, Morgan, Peddy & Co. P.C. Habitat for Humanity of

Smith County

TABA University hosted the first-ever NAHB University of Housing Class in Tyler, “Business Management for the Building Professional,” on Jan. 27, 2009. Students and instructor are shown above. Front Row, left to right: Clint Hobbs, Nancy Barron, Danny Kemp, Robert Williams. Back Row, left to right: Instructor Donny Mack, Ricky Casey, Tim Hoover, Bud Barrett, Mike Pardue, Jeff Bigbie. A full roster of University of Hous-ing Classes can be found on the Continuing Education page at tylerareabuilders.com.

TABA UNIVERSITY OPPORTUNITIES

“Green Building for Building Professionals”“Green Building for Building Professionals”“Green Building for Building Professionals” Learn how green homes provide buyers with 

lower energy costs and higher value. This 2‐day 

course for building professionals discusses strate‐

gies for incorporating green‐building principles 

into homes without driving up the cost of construction. You will learn how 

green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality, and 

better long‐term value. Techniques are also discussed for 

competitively differentiating your home products with 

increased indoor environmental quality as well as en‐

ergy and resource efficiency. For a link to a complete 

course description on the NAHB web site, go to the Cal‐

endar of Events at TABA’s web site. Select the date of 

the course, March 17 for the 2‐day class, then click “Course Description.” 

Deadline to register March 11. Enroll online or call TABA at 903‐561‐3964. 

IBS Adventures—After attending meetings all day at the January, 2009, International Business Show in Las Vegas, TABA representatives enjoyed a tour of Hoover dam. Shown are, left to right, EO Kathey Comer; Past President Vic Thompson and his wife, Jennifer; and Carissa and Shane Fisher.

Builders’ Luncheon—Builders enjoyed a meal at Outback courtesy of sponsor Insurance One Agency, LC on Jan. 28th. For more photos, go to the link on the Members Only page at TABA’s web site.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! MEMBER INFORMATION

New Associate Members  

Stanley Steemer  State Farm Insurance 

Shawn Myers • 903-279-9679 Missy Adams • 903-561-2246

4616 DC Dr. • Tyler, TX 75701 621 Shelley Park Plaza • Tyler, TX 75701

  Sponsor • B.J. Hornbostel Sponsor • Anita Stewart

Decker, Jones, McMackin, 

McClane, Hall & Bates, P.C.  

 

Unique Paving Designs 

Stephen Polozola • 817-336-2400 Rod Mullholand • 903-849-2955

801 Cherry St. #46 • Fort Worth, TX 76102 2004 Hickory Hollow • Chandler, TX 75758

Sponsor • James Wilson   Sponsor • John Henson

New Affiliate Member 

Morrison Supply Co.  Associate • Scott Hillburn, Morrison Supply of Tyler

John Henson • 903-984-5566 100 Kilgore, TX • Kilgore, TX 75662

MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATIONS For many different reasons the following

companies and/or individuals have not renewed their memberships with TABA:

Bank Texas; Green Tree Builders, Inc.; IQ Integrated Sys-tems, Inc.; Marvin Boatright, Inc.; SK&J Construction; The Added Touch

Heritage Builders, LLC

JK Hatcher Custom Homes, Inc.

Kelly Community Credit Union

Kelly Moore Paint

Nelson’s Door Company

NPA Coatings, LLC

Old Shadetree Mills, Ltd.

Outback Steakhouse

SHR Construction Co.

Stricklin Homes, Inc.

Tile Shop, Inc.

Terry Graham Construction Co.

Texas Bank & Trust Company

Tyler Concrete Services, LLC Tyler Stonegate Development

Partners Ltd.

UT TYLER STUDENT CHAPTER REPORT

2009 International Builder’s Show & Residential Construction Management Competition

Report by: Tim Ballard This year for the 2009 IBS Residential Construc-tion Management Competition, the University of Texas at Tyler’s Construction Management Program sent a team of six students to compete. We left for Las Vegas early Monday, Jan. 19. The idea was to put together a proposal for a 152-unit condo com-plex called The Villas of Silverado Hills from the ground up. The project was actually built by and the competition was sponsored by Centex Homes.

The proposal was to include an estimate, a schedule, a pro forma, a land development plan, and many other components. Our proposal was 117 pages in length and included all the primary aspects required by the judges. Our team effectively compressed all the vital components of the proposal into a 15-minute presentation for the physical part of the contest. Our team placed twenty-fourth of 37 which, given our brand-new program and limited time and resources, we felt was a very respectful ranking. We were fortunate to have been nationally exposed alongside many other big name four-year universities such as Arizona State, Brigham Young, Texas A&M, Perdue, Cal Poly Tech, North Florida, Middle Tennessee State, Appalachian State, and many others. We returned on Thursday, Jan. 22, with a newfound respect for the resi-dential construction industry and a wealth of knowledge to apply towards next year’s competition. [To read more about this national competition, the entire report is posted on the NAHB Student Chapter page at www.tylerareabuilders.com.]

UPCOMING RENEWALS

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING! A special thanks to the highlighted companies

which have been TABA members for 10 or more consecutive years!

Bagnall Construction/Designer Decks; Bell Sand & Gravel; Bobby Reece Construction;

C & N Construction; Clay's Lawn & Fence Co.; Corey Hooper Homes, Inc.; Craig's Dirt Ser-vice, LLC; Dowden Supply Co. of Tyler, Inc.; Gonzalez Paint; Henderson Glass Co., Inc.;

Innovative Pest Control; Jeia-Bella Tile & Stone, LLC; Jimmy Evans Custom Homes,

Inc.; Kelly A/C & Heating, Inc.; Kemp Remodeling & Home Building; Lindale Homes; Lonestar Millworks, Inc.; Nelms Communica-tions, Inc.-NCOMM; OMNI Real Estate; Panel Truss Texas, Inc.; RE/MAX Tyler-Brad Trump; Silverleaf Resorts; Striping Technology, Inc.;

Tyler Flooring & Interiors, LLC; Tyler Granite, Inc.

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Regarding MEMBERSHIP DUES paid to Tyler Area Builders Association, the portion attributable to “lobbying activities” is NOT deducti-ble 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 2009, the total amount of national dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense for a builder or associate member is $21 and $0.70 for an affiliate member. For dues paid in 2009, the total amount of state dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense for a builder or associate member is $57.86 and $17.75 for an affiliate member.

“BOWLING WITH BUILDERS” PHOTOS

MEMBER INFORMATION Members News

IIIMPORTANTMPORTANTMPORTANT T T TAXAXAX I I INFORMATIONNFORMATIONNFORMATION

Additional “Bowling with Builders” Sponsors

Thank You!! Dinner Sponsor:

Sherwin-Williams Co. Lane Sponsor:

Insurance One Agency, LC

WINNERS! - Robert Garza of the Beacon Federal team, above left, accepts his prize for winning one of two "Top Scorer" honors at the tournament from organizer Jion Dietz. Below far left, Tonya Tamplin of the East Texas Title Company team won "Top Scorer" honors as well.

To see more photos, go to www.tylerareabuilders.com and visit the Members Only page. Link is on the left.

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Get ready for:

MMMEMBERSHIPEMBERSHIPEMBERSHIP D D DEFENDERSEFENDERSEFENDERS!

Soon you will be asked to join a pow-erful team of superheroes who fight for mem-bership, strength and unity within

our Association. Teams will take part in a game cre-ated by NAHB that will amply re-ward the victorious. Not just new

member recruitment, but membership reten-tion actions and educational efforts toward explaining the benefits of membership shall be rewarded. Who do you want on your team? Start thinking about it and call your TABA member cohorts.

Name of your team? Make up your own, or choose from the following: Team Constructo, The American Dreamers, Team 2 x 4, Joist n Shout, or Growling Grinders.

Game rules available soon . . . .

The Home Products Show Feb. 27-March 1 is the biggest annual event produced by the Associate Council. If you read this before or during the Show, there are always numerous opportunities to get involved. The Home Products Show draws 3,000+ members of the public right into the hearts of our businesses. We appreciate everyone’s hard work … from vendors to volunteers! A special thanks to Janie Malone and the HPS committee for all the prepara-tion and planning it takes to produce such an exciting weekend. It’s not too soon to mark your calendars—April 28th is the date to save—for TABA’s next General Membership luncheon meeting. The Social Events Committee is already planning for the Spring Golf Tournament on May 11th at Garden Valley. They will be looking for volunteers, hole sponsors and lots of great "stuffers" for the goody bags. Watch for more about this in weeks to come. Thanks to everyone for a great start to 2009. We look forward to a wonderful year and look forward to getting as many associates as possible involved in our organization.

Stefanie Smith Associate Council President

ASSOCIATE COUNCIL CORNER FROM THE ASSOCIATE COUNCIL PRESIDENT

Members News

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

Joy.adams@adamsfinancialgroup.com

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.

 

Ted Conover has been appointed to the Texas Agricultural Finance Authority by Gov. Rick Perry. 

♥ Best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to Orin Harris. 

♥ 

A BIG THANK YOU to our Rally Day Sponsors: Bus Sponsor: Fair Management, LC Happy Hour Sponsor: Insurance One Agency, LC Rally Day Sponsors: C & N Construction; C. Woods Co., Inc.; Carlyle Homes; Cooper-Sibley Construction, Inc.; Cotton Custom Homes; Dale Welch Builders, Inc.; Maddox Homes; Mezayek Building, LTD; Nix Construction, Inc.; North Chase Development, LLC; Robert Aiken Custom Homes, LLC; Root Homes; Tom Deibel Homes, Inc.; Transit Mix Concrete & Materials Co., Inc.

Our Sincere ThanksOur Sincere Thanks To our Home Products Show Sponsors and Volunteers!

Thank you Oscar Sponsor, Insurance One Agency, LC Thank you Golden Globe Sponsor, Oncor Electric Delivery

Thank you Brown Derby Sponsor, Citizens 1st Bank

FUN After Hours—A good time was had by all at the Feb. 3rd After Hours hosted at the TABA office by sponsor Coburn’s Supply Com-pany. To see more event photos, go to TABA’s web site.

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PRESORT STANDARD

US POSTAGE PAID

TYLER TX PERMIT NO 157

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

1504 -A West Grande Blvd. Tyler, Texas 75703 Phone 903-561-3964 Fax 903-561-7273 Email info@tylerareabuilders.com TABA www.tylerareabuilders.com TAB www.texasbuilders.org NAHB www.nahb.com

To maximize the value of your member-ship dues, you can build your company base and build relationships by attending TABA’s general membership meetings, monthly After Hours, bowling and golf tournaments, cook-outs, the Holiday Gala and the many other activities hosted by the Tyler Area Builders Association. News of these events is posted well in advance in our newsletter, in Week-At-A-Glance and on the web at tylerareabuilders.com. Networking is cited as one of the most important reasons many members join our association. Looking at any newsletter will remind you of all the opportunities you have to be a part of the TABA team each month. These are unusual and turbulent times when we need each other more than ever. Attend association events, and be sure to do business with the members you meet there. Let them know that you have chosen to support others who work to promote and sustain the home building industry. And remember, joining TABA is just like joining a health club. If you never show up, you don’t get anything out of it! We hope you will take full advantage of the myriad of chances to network with builders, remodelers, developers and associates. We’re all in this together. Thanks for your ongoing support,

Kathey Comer Executive Vice-President

Thanks to all who attended Rally Day. Your pres-ence at our state capitol did more for our industry than you can imagine. Now more than ever we need to keep our members active with each of our legislators. Please consider making an extra contribution to HomePac. Those funds are important to the impact we have and help us fight against those laws that could have a negative effect on our industry.

I also want to make an earnest request of my fellow builders. Your presence is needed at each of our “all member” functions. Our monthly After Hours is an excellent opportunity for our builders and associates to network at no cost to either except for your time. Our associates deserve that for all they do to support our association. This is the Tyler Area Builders’ Association, and it is noticed when we— the builders—fail to make ourselves available to those who work so hard on our behalf. Our associates make up almost 75 percent of our membership, and they depend on each builder to keep their business going. You might be surprised at who you may meet – a new subcontractor or supplier who just happens to have the answer to a current problem or need. Be sure to watch your Week-At-A-Glance, and check each month’s newsletter for upcoming education opportunities. The next class offered for a designation is the Green Building Standards March 17th and 18th. All of our designation classes have been sponsored by BMC West, and we greatly appreciate their generosity and encouragement. Our industry is demanding a higher standard, and we must be up to the challenge. Make the sacrifice of your time to participate in these classes – it will be well worth it for your future. Stay active, encourage each other, and work to keep our membership strong. We need each other, and our association is working for you!

Nancy Barron 2009 President

AND FINALLY . . . PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

MISSION STATEMENT: Building Better Builders by promoting quality, accountability and professionalism in the home building industry.