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CALENDAR OF EVENTS


BABA LUNCHEON Codes, Permitting and Inspection Panel Thurs, Oct 4 * 11:30A Friendswood Church, 502 S. Friendswood Dr. 77546 $15 before Oct 1 $20 after Oct 1


BABA GOLF


TOURNAMENT Thursday, October 13 Timber Creek Golf Club


Teams & sponsorships now available!


BABA "GREEN TIE" INSTALLATION


DINNER Saturday, November 19 6:30 p.m. at the Green Event Center


Green ties available at GHBA for $10.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


President: Phil Messarra, Master Craftsmen Inc.


Treasurer: Ron Martin, Grand View Builders


DIRECTORS: Dawn Birdsong, Bank of America Home Loans


D'Ann Brown, StrucSure Home Warranty


Judy Crain Bonica, CGA, CGP, Mainland Custom Marble


Ian Faria, Coats, Rose, Yale, Ryman & Lee PC


Kevin Holland, Cervelle Homes


Craig Roll, Coastal Building Inspections & Engineering, RLLP Bill Simons, 84 Lumber


Gary Sinclair, CGA, CGP, BMC Building Materials


Greg Tomlinson, Builders Post-Tension


Murphy Yates, Harbour Classic Builders LLC


Hector Zamarripa, Sherwin-Williams Paint Co.


INFO/SPONSORSHIPS lnewman@ghba.org 281.889.0124 Register at ghba.org/register


BAY AREA BUILDERS ASSOCIATION NEWS


BABA Fall Wrap Up A


special thanks to Friendswood Mayor David Smith, guest speaker at BABA’s


September luncheon. He presented his fair city with pride and with great vision. His nine years of service and fine leadership have directed that city’s government and family friendly living to the top five places to live in America. With many exemplary schools and one of the safest communities to live in, Friendswood is a popular place to live and very attractive area to build in. Friendswood still has area to develop— both commercial and residential—and older areas are always in need of remodel for revitalization.


ANNUAL


PLATINUM SPONSOR


GOLD SILVER Builders Post-Tension Inc 403 RICHEY RD. HOUSTON, TX 77090


BABA’s biggest networking event of the year, the “Fall Fling Gala,” was held September 22 at Gulf Greyhound Park. Live racing and an impressive spread of great food provided the perfect backdrop for the evening, as we enjoyed a great turnout of builders and new members. GHBA President Mike Dishberger highlighted the evening with a few special words to the crowd. The great door prizes were a big hit. Special thanks to our sponsoring associates; this was an opportunity for them to shine the light on their new products. See photo highlights from the event on the next page.


Building Inspectors, Officials Visit BABA


2011 BABA President Phil Messarra M.E., CR of MasterCraftsmen.com. Messara is a certified lead remodeler and a mechanical engineer.


As we gear up for the final scheduled BABA luncheon on October 4, the challenge is on to have more than 20 builders and remodelers in attendance.


time we will have representation from Friendswood, League City, Baytown, Texas City and Pearland. Bring your questions for them on code issues, specifications and other concerns that would benefit the builders and remodelers. This is the type of information that will give our builders the facts to be the best in our industry.


BA-BOO!


October 13 will be here very soon, and we are all excited about the Ba-Boo! BABA Golf Tournament at Timber Creek Golf Club.


This year’s theme is Halloween, and we will award prizes for the best costume, best decorated hole, etc. Thanks to our golf committee, headed by Craig Roll, committee chairman, for all your hard work in putting this tournament together. At this time we still have room for teams to sign up and be a part of the game, and a few holes are left for sponsorship. Contact Liz Newman at lnewman@ghba.org for more information.


BABA Welcomes New Board The


presentation will be a panel of local building inspectors and officials from a large portion of the Bay Area. At the current


Please join us on Saturday, November 19 at the Green Event Center in Friendswood for the BABA Installation Dinner. This elegant event will welcome our incoming president, Ron Martin, and his new board of directors as they are inducted for 2012. This year’s theme is “green,” and the event will be “green tie” formal this year. Green ties are available at the GHBA or at most GHBA functions for just $10. Sponsorships are available at the “Solar,” “Wind,” “Geo- thermal” and “Renewable” levels. Contact Liz Newman for additional details at lnewman@ghba.org.


44 OCTOBER 2011 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE


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