PHOTO: 2012 REMODELORS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS


RMC EVENTS


CALENDAR REMODELORS COUNCIL LUNCHEON Tuesday, March 13 11:30 a.m. at the HESS Club 5430 Westheimer 77056 Cost: $30 before Mar. 13 $40 after Mar. 13


REMODELORS COUNCIL NETWORKING Tuesday, March 27 at The Bath & Kitchen Showplace


INFO/SPONSORSHIPS kkrenek@ghba.org; 281.970.8970 x171 Register at www.ghba.org/register


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


President: John Gillette, CGR, GMB, CAPS Craftmanship by John


Vice President/Government Affairs Chair: Jim Nowlin, Remodeling Concepts Inc.


Secretary/Charity Garage Sale Co-Chair: Gonzalo Garcia, CGR, GMB, CAPS, CGP JRG Builder & Remodelers


Treasurer: John Madsen, CPA, Parmet, Chapman & Madsen


Past President/Strategic Plan Monitor Rob Hellyer, CGR, GMB, CAPS Premier Remodeling & Construction


Membership Chair: Judy Crain-Bonica, CGA, CGP Mainland Custom Marble


Home Shows Co-Chair and HRG Distribution: Frankie Cantu, BMC Building Materials


Charity Garage Sale & Home Shows Co-Chair: Bill Carter, Bison, A Stock Supply Company


Special Events Co-Chair: Kimberly Hanks, Thorntree Slate & Marble


Education Chair: Brandon Lynch CGP, CAPS, Keechi Creek Builders


Charity Project Chair: Tom Pellegrin, Third Coast Builders


Public Relations Chair: Amy Robinson, Fort Bend Publishing


Speakers and Sponsors Chair: Sarah Ruiz, Ferguson Kitchen, Bath & Lighting Gallery


COMMITTEES/SPECIAL PROJECTS


Houston Chronicle Article Submissions: Lynne Jones, ASID, Lynne T. Jones Interior Design


Special Events Co-Chair: Chelsea Morales, By Design Interiors Inc.


Article by 2012 RMC President John Gillette, CGR, GMB, CAPS, Craftsmanship by John


REMODELORS COUNCIL NEWS


RMC Garners Attention from the Public and Industry Peers


more help we have, the less each individual has to contribute. Volunteer organizations are only as productive and strong as the members who serve. With the group we have signed up thus far, it appears we will have a grand year. It is not too late to sign up if you have not already.


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We are experiencing record attendance not only at the luncheons, but also at the networking events this year. This is due in large part to the great efforts of past leaders coupled with the state of the economy. Let’s capitalize on this attention, and use this opportunity to educate the public and our peers, (those who are not members YET) on why it is so important to hire a professional remodeler or an associate of the Remodelors Council for their projects. There are a number of fly-by-night contractors and vendors who may only be around for the short term. As members, we convey that we are here to stay as contributing members of the community. We do this by staying involved in continuing education, keeping abreast of current government (local and federal) regulations, organizing and executing charity projects, along with numerous other attributes.


The RMC’s February luncheon featured members from the City of Houston Permit office who graciously answered questions pertaining to new regulations, how to make the permitting experience work more smoothly, and what to do if you run into a problem.


The council’s March luncheon, “Consciously Connecting and Communicating for a Greater


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would like to thank all the RMC members who have signed up to serve on a committee. The


Good” presented by Donna Fisher, promises to not only be enlightening but also show us how to be more productive and up to date with our limited time as professionals running a business in today’s marketplace. Our luncheon sponsor will be Roy O. Martin and our tabletop sponsors will be Masonry Glass Systems and Pella.


Other items to discuss pertain to education. Hopefully all of you will obtain your designations as well as maintain them by taking advantage of GHBA’s local education classes. The GHBA board of directors has committed to not cancelling any planned courses this year; I understand that may have been an issue in past. We have some of the best instructors in the nation. In fact, our very own Dan Bawden of Legal Eagle Contractors was named Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist Co-Educator of the Year at the 2012 International Builders Show, along with many other greats. Be sure to sign yourself and your staff up for these upcoming classes.


I would also like to give a big thanks to Bill Carter of Bison who is doing a terrific job of organizing the home shows. Bill exemplifies what it means to chair a committee, plan, execute and rally the troops to get things done. Bill has done three events already this year. That means our council has been promoted to the general public and to future council members as well. Great job!


I cannot thank all of you enough for all your efforts so far this year. The board members as well as the staff of the GHBA have and continue to be a gift, and I thank each and every one of you. Your efforts certainly show.


MARCH 2012 | HOUSTON BUILDER | GREATER HOUSTON BUILDERS ASSOCIATION – BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE


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