PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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e are enjoying a very favorable economic and business environment right now. And we’d
like to keep it that way! I encourage everyone to get out and vote this May. The runoff elections are coming up, and the old adage is true, the election is over at the runoff. Whoever wins the runoff most likely will be the winner in November. Go vote on Tuesday, May 27, just after Memorial Day, and have the opportunity to determine who represents you, your business and your industry. (See page 8 for GHBA’s HOME-PAC endorsements.)
By GHBA President LESLIE KING,
CGR, GMB, CAPS, Greymark Construction
BABA held its Inaugural Fishing Tournament/ Crawfish Boil and Washer Competition in April. The event was very well attended and everyone is looking forward to the next year. Kevin Bertlesman and the BABA board, along with the GHBA staff, pulled this off in record time. They should all be congratulated on such a great event!
The winner of the washer competition will be going to the Sunbelt Builders Show to compete with other builders associations to be named the best in the state. Let’s all cheer on our team of Kyle Holmes with Cabo Construction at the Sunbelt Builders Show, July 23 and 24 at the Marriott Hill Country in San Antonio. Bring your family along, and enjoy the world-class amenities, pool or golf.
HomeAid Houston has unveiled its Project Playhouse design for 2014. The “Kids Castle” will be built by Coventry/Plantation Homes (MHI). You can purchase raffle tickets for just $5 at
homeaidhouston.org or in person at the GHBA offices. Last year one of our very own members won the playhouse, and donated it to charity. So
even if you don’t have children, you can still buy a ticket for a chance to win!
The playhouse will be moving to several “king- doms” over the summer months. Its final stop will be at Minute Maid Park. Come check it out during the Texas Bash event on June 27, when the Houston Astros take on the Detroit Tigers. Texas Bash is great fun for families, and our very own Mark Cady with Benchmark Mortgage will throw out the first pitch! I hope to see you all there.
These are just some of the great events that GHBA offers to its members. But don’t forget we also offer outstanding educational opportunities and advo- cacy for members. Tell all of your vendors, suppliers, and builders about the outstanding opportunities the GHBA has to offer, and ask them to join.
For only a nominal membership fee, members have access to so much. Builders have the contracts that normally would cost thousands of dollars. Superintendents and project managers have access to affordable continuing education to learn about a variety of products for the home, along with proper installation techniques. This should reduce warranty calls, which directly affect your bottom line.
The advocacy that the GHBA provides could not be done individually. We have a seat at the table with regards to code changes and statutes both locally and statewide. There is so much that the membership offers. Do your part to support the GHBA Membership Drive in May. Recruit and let all of your vendors, suppliers and builders know about the many benefits of GHBA, including having a good time!
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