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 <strong>Tyler</strong> <strong>Area</strong> <strong>Builders</strong> <strong>Association</strong>, 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. <strong>We</strong> 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 <strong>Builders</strong>." 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 160<strong>Tyler</strong>, 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 <strong>Builders</strong>”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.