We Need You! - Tyler Area Builders Association

Page 4THANK YOU FOR RENEWING!A special thanks to the highlighted companieswhich have been TABA members for10 or more consecutive years!Avco RoofingBite Back, Inc.Burt R. Ford Enterprises, Inc.City of Tyler Planning & ZoningCooper-Sibley Construction, Inc.cue creativeEast Texas SpaEuropean InteriorsGutter Helmet by RainAway, Inc.Hal Maris Design/Build GroupJames Hardie Building ProductsJust Clean ItLloyd ConstructionLocksmith Services of TylerMontrose Concrete, Inc.Raymond Johnson Construction Co.Renard Group AdvertisingRJB Construction, Inc.Skip Ogle HomesThe Blind ManThis Old House RemodelingTrinity Valley Pools & SpasWheeler Development Co., Inc.Newsletter InsertsWant to spotlight your businessdirectly into the hands of TABAmembers? TABA News insertsare an exclusive advertisingopportunity, because only ONEinsert is accepted for eachmonthly issue.And, most months in 2009 arealready reserved.Call Janet at TABA to reserve one ofthe few remaining issues: 903‐561‐3964MEMBER INFORMATIONNEWS THAT MEMBERS CAN USETexas Association of Builders IntroducesʺStorm Water Self‐Certifiedʺ StickersBuilder members now have the opportunity to submitto TAB a "Storm Water Self-Assessment Checklist" foreach of their Notices of Intent (NOI).Checklist submissions, along with a $5 administrationfee, will qualify the builder to receive one "Storm WaterSelf-Certified" sticker to place at the corresponding constructionsite.Sites that display the sticker will be a lower priorityfor routine inspections by the EPA and TCEQ. For moreinformation, visit the Industry News page atwww.tylerareabuilders.com.Expanded & Featured Listings Offered in OnlineMembership DirectoryThe Online Directory at www.tylerareabuilders.com is accurate and up-to-theminute.Increase your exposure to potential customers by adding additional listings tothe two you receive with your membership under “Business Activities” for $25 each.These additional listings will also appear in the printed Member Directory in January ofnext year in the Classifieds.A good way to increase traffic to your web site is to add a web link, called a FeaturedListing, in TABA’s Online Directory for $50 per year. Featured Listings show yourlogo with an embedded link directly to your web site.To activate these features for your business, call Janet at 903-561-3964.TRCC Committee to Meet to Review Workmanshipand Materials Warranty ProvisionsThe Texas Residential Construction Commission's Advisory Committee on Warrantiesand Building and Performance Standards will meet Thursday, Feb.19, 2009, at 10a.m. in the commission's hearing room at 311 E. 14th St., Suite 200, Austin, Texas. Ifyou plan to attend and require auxiliary aids, services or materials in an alternate format,please contact the TRCC at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date.Phone: 512-463-1040; Fax: 512-463-9507; email: jordy.keith@trcc.state.tx.us; TDDRelay Texas: 1-800-relay-VV (for voice); 1-800-relay-TX (for TDD).Interested persons who have suggestions for amending the one-year workmanshipand materials warranties and building and performance standards adopted by the commissionpursuant to Title 16 of the Property Code must submit those suggestions inwriting to the commission by 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb.1, 2009. At the February 19meeting, the committee will review standards related to the one-year warranties.The adopted warranties and building and performance standards can be locatedwith the commission's adopted rules under Chapter 304. Chapter 304 is accessible onthe commission's Web site www.texasrcc.org in the Hot Links box.Mail comments to "Standards Advisory Committee c/o Texas Residential ConstructionCommission, P.O. Box 13509, Austin, TX 78711-3509” or send comments electronicallyto comments@trcc.state.tx.us. Comments sent electronically must have"Standards Advisory Committee" in the subject line or they may not be considered.Comments should be organized consistent with the organization of the rules. Commentsnot received by 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, will not be considered at the February19 meeting.

Page 5MEMBER INFORMATIONWELCOME NEW MEMBERS!New Builder MemberGlory Builders, Inc.Advantage Roofing CompanyBarry D. Robinson • 903-533-8382 Jay Welling • 903-939-3168PO Box 6085 • Tyler, TX 75711 5701 Old Bullard Rd. #69 • Tyler, TX 75703Sponsor • John HensonNew Associate MemberSponsor • Ricky CaseyBUILDERS’ LUNCHEON PHOTOSBuilders met Dec. 18 th at Coyote Sam’s for a luncheon sponsored by Adams Financial Group.Shown above left, clockwise from left, Nancy Barron, Shirley Harris, Carl Barron and Orin Harris.Above right, Joy Adams of Adams Financial Group on left, along with Kim McClure. Thankyou, Adams Financial Group!UPCOMING RENEWALSA&L Granite & MarbleAlliance Construction CompanyBathwraps Bath Designs LLCCanyon Creek TravelCentury 21 Advantage -Fred Worthen & Phyllis ScottDavis ConstructionDonovan White Cabinets, Inc.Eagle ElectricEast Texas Brick Co. Ltd.Hollytree Country ClubIn & Out Windows & DoorsK&D WoodworkKeller Williams Realty-Michelle BlackburnKelly Community Credit UnionLighting One of TylerMink Plumbing Co., Inc.Oncor Electric DeliveryPremier Concrete Products, Inc.Premier GarageRegions Bank - MortgageScott Family Homes, Inc.Thedford Construction Co., Inc.Tony & Junior ConcreteUp Stage with Amy BarberWayne Shay Builder, Inc.Wells Marble Co.To see these photos and more at www.tylerareabuilders.com, go to the Members Only pageand click on the link on the left side of the page.TABA Board members (above and below) attendeda planning retreat Jan. 9-10 in Dallas. More photosposted on TABA’s web site.Sponsorship OpportunitiesAre Available Now!If you would like to host a Builders’Luncheon or an After Hours, call Brookeor Heather at 903-561-3964.MEMBERSHIP CANCELLATIONSFor many different reasons the followingcompanies and/or individuals have not renewedtheir memberships with TABA:2-10 Home Buyers Warranty; Big Tom Construction, Inc.;BSCENE Magazine; Coldwell Banker United—Diane Welsh;Manufactured Products Company; Re/MAX Classic—BradStricklin; Robert Hardy; Summit Home Mortgage; SuzanneHargett Windows & More; Werner-Taylor Land & Development,LP; WV, LLC

Members NewsCongratulations toBeverly Uzzell, whowas named a TABALife Director at theJanuary 6, 2009,Officer Installationand General MembershipMeeting.MEMBER INFORMATIONPage 6OFFICER INSTALLATION PHOTOSPresidents’ Pins—Above, Nancy Barronpins Vic Thompson as Past President priorto Vic pinning Nancy as President.2009 Exec Committee—Above left to right: EO KatheyComer, VP Ricky Casey, President Nancy Barron, Secretary/TreasurerRobert Aiken, Assoc. Council PresidentStefanie Smith, Immediate Past President Vic Thompson.Above: Vic gets playful. To see more photos fromthe Board of Directors retreat, visit TABA’s web site.Above: The ladies of Boren Scott Title Company.More photos at www.tylerareabuilders.com.2009 Associate Council—Above left to right:President Stefanie Smith, Libby Simmons, JeffCross, VP Jion Dietz, Sec/Treasurer Janie Malone.Above left: 2009 Directors (standing) are installed by guest State Representative Leo Berman (far right).Above right: Vic Thompson (seated) chats with Past Presidents Carl Barron (right) and Jesse Rider.Above left: The Parker Boys. Above right: Libby Simmons and the ladies of East Texas Title chat withSteven Phillips. To see more photos, go to the Members’ Sign-In page at TABA’s web site.IMPORTANTTAXINFORMATIONRegarding MEMBERSHIP DUES paid to Tyler Area Builders Association, the portion attributable to “lobbying activities” is NOT deductiblefrom federal income taxes as an ordinary and necessary cost of doing business per the 1993 U.S. Congress Omnibus BudgetReconciliation Act. For dues paid in 2009, the total amount of national dues that is NOT deductible as a business expense for abuilder or associate member is $21 and $0.70 for an affiliate member. For dues paid in 2009, the total amount of state dues that isNOT deductible as a business expense for a builder or associate member is $57.86 and $17.75 for an affiliate member.

Page 7ASSOCIATE COUNCIL CORNERFROM THE ASSOCIATE COUNCIL PRESIDENTI would like to introduce the other four members of the AssociateCouncil. They are: Jion Dietz, Jeff Cross, Janie Malone and LibbySimmons. We are here to represent TABA’s associate members, soany suggestions or comments regarding the association could beaddressed by any of us.Thanks to Jion, the Social Events Committee and everyonewho attended "Bowling with Builders." Hope everyone had a goodtime and had a chance to network with a few builders.Don't forget about the Home Products Show coming up February 27—March 1.Any associate interested in volunteering, contact the TABA office or Janie Malone,and we will sure find a place for you to help. This is the associates’ biggest project ofthe year. The Show raises public awareness about TABA along with raising money forother TABA projects. It’s also a great way to see the products of our fellow membersand a lot of fun, too. So, come out and help us make this Show the best one yet!Stefanie SmithAssociate Council PresidentMembers NewsCondolences to the friends and familyof Joseph T. Coleman, TABA Past Presidentof 1967. Joe passed away Dec.29, 2008.♥Best wishes for a speedy recovery goout to Johnna Hutchin’s daughter, Jamie.♥Best wishes for continued recovery goout to Orin Harris.EXHIBITORS’ LUNCHEON PHOTOSHome Products Show Exhibitors’ Luncheon—Exhibitors met atMario’s restaurant Jan. 13th to coordinate plans for TABA’s 29th AnnualHome Products Show. The show will be at Harvey Convention CenterFeb. 27-March 1. To see more photos from this event and to downloada map of available booths and the exhibitor’s contract, visitwww.tylerareabuilders.com.Above: Board members Ed Thompson, left, andRicky Casey enjoy some post-board meeting refreshmentat the board retreat in Dallas Jan. 9-10.More photos posted at TABA;s web site.W. Joy Adams, ChFC, CFP ®Toll free: 1.800.599.8550Tel: 903.595.4236Fax: 903.595.42303200 Troup Hwy, Ste 160Tyler, Texas 75701Joy.adams@adamsfinancialgroup.comRegistered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative, Securian Financial Services,Inc., Securities Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. A Registered Investment Advisor. AdamsFinancial Group is independently owned and operated.MANY THANKS to our “Bowling with Builders”Tournament Sponsors!!Dinner Sponsors: Bancorp South & Sherwin-Williams Co.Beverage Sponsors:Legacy Texas Insurance Services; Transit Mix Concrete & Materials Co., Inc.Lane Sponsors:Boren Scott Title Co.; C. Woods Co., Inc.; Central Title Company fkaSmith County Title Company; East Texas Professional Credit Union; EastTexas Title; Edward Jones Investments; Fixture This, Inc.; Panel TrussTexas, Inc.; Southside Bank.Photos of the event are posted at www.tylerareabuilders.com. Click on theMembers Only link at the bottom of the home page, and the link is on the left.Some of the photos will appear in next month’s TABA News.

PRESORTSTANDARDUS POSTAGEPAIDTYLER TXPERMIT NO 1571504 -A West Grande Blvd.Tyler, Texas 75703Phone 903-561-3964Fax 903-561-7273Email info@tylerareabuilders.comTABA www.tylerareabuilders.comTAB www.texasbuilders.orgNAHB www.nahb.comADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDAND FINALLY . . .One of the most important benefits ofTABA membership is one that is most oftenoverlooked: powerful advocacy.NAHB, TAB and TABA remain the “Voiceof the Building Industry.” Our strong organizationsensure lobbying power to protect againstlegislation that may negatively affect our industry and the Americanhome buyer.On the national level, the sole mission of NAHB’s BUILDPACis to guard your interests in the national political arena. Importantlegislative issues such as work force, housing finance and the environmentare closely monitored as the organization fights for a balancebetween reason and regulation.On the state level, HOMEPAC has the same goal. TAB stayson top of such issues as TRCC revisions, storm water issues andfire codes in their work to protect and improve the housing industry.And in Smith County, TABA works actively with cities andcounties to maintain builder-friendly regulations and relationships.Your grassroots involvement has never been more important.Join us on February 25, 2009, as we travel by bus to Austin to rallyon the steps of the Capitol and meet with our area representatives.We need your participation. There is, after all, strength in numbers.And by attending you can see, firsthand, another value ofyour membership.Thanks for your ongoing support,Kathey ComerExecutive Vice-PresidentPRESIDENT’S MESSAGEAs we look ahead to 2009, we can be thankfulthat Texas leads the nation in new home starts.One out of every four homes started in the USA isin Texas. Even so, it is especially important that weunite as an organization right now.A realtors’ association in the Texas Panhandleis currently putting out yard signs that read“Real-estate is Local.” The same can be said of the home building industry.The national news is filled with alarming headlines and disturbingcomments on the building industry and our economy. This angst is tricklingdown to our local economy.Our TABA Board of Directors just returned from our annual retreat,where we reviewed our three-year strategic plan. A great deal of thoughtand hard work went into this plan, and our committees have alreadyimplemented many of those ideas.One of the on-going action items in our plan is to “Do Business witha Member.” This is a great way to help our industry flourish and ourassociation grow.If our members support one another, we can truly make a differencein the community we call home. One of the ways you can showsupport is to attend the monthly “After Hours.” I especially would like tosee more of my fellow builder members attend. After Hours is an informalget-together that’s perfect for networking between both associatesand builder members.I thank you all for the opportunity to lead this association for theyear 2009. I look forward to working with each of you toward the bettermentof the home building industry.Nancy Barron2009 President