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Home-PAC is the political arm of the Temple Area Builders Association.  Even though we are one hundred members strong, there is still plenty of room to grow.  During the month of March, that is exactly what the Home-PAC Trustees will be trying to do--GROW Home-PAC.  Our trustees have planned a membership drive that follows on the heals of our effort to get the word out about our organization in February.

Troy Glasson, who serves as a non-voting member of the Home-PAC Trustees says that he believes "there is still a great deal of potential to grow Home-PAC.  With only 100 members, we do so much to support our community and our industry both in terms of contributing to community projects and in support of political candidates that share the pro-growth philosophies of the home building industry."

In just over 10 years, Home-PAC has contributed more than $170,000 in backing candidates and causes that our trustees believe are supportive to our industry.  PAC dollars are essential to assuring that TABA maintains a strong voice in the local and statewide political arenas.

It is important to note that the vast majority of PAC contributions are made to local candidates and causes.  Home-PAC has consistently supported local school bond elections; the Temple College Foundation; the Temple Bioscience District; the Temple Veterans Hospital; and quality of life efforts such as public safety, recreation, leisure, and beautification.

In supporting these local initiatives, Home-PAC believes that we are leveraging dollars to help create a more attractive community, thereby making our communities more desirable to people and businesses looking for a new home.  "The more folks we can attract, the more viable the home building industry remains in and around Temple," says Mike Pilkington, of Pilkington Development Corporation, who serves as a trustee for Home-PAC.

Of course, Home-PAC funds also go toward the support of candidates that TABA Home-PAC believes are firmly in support of the continued growth of our community and our industry.  John Kiella, of Kiella Homebuilders, also serves on Home PAC.  He stated that "with ever growing regulatory burdens and a rise in anti-building forces across the state and country, it is imperative that TABA has the ear of the decision makers when we have an interest in a particular issue."

To that end, Jason Carothers, of Carothers Executive Homes and immediate past-Chairman of Home-PAC has asked that you consider giving to Home-PAC.  "If you are a member of TABA and don't give to Home-PAC you are not fully supporting your industry.  The money you give to TABA goes to support the administration of the association and the many opportunities that creates for your business.  The  money you give to Home-PAC goes directly to support the viability of your industry for years to come."

This month the trustees will be contacting as many of our members as they can on the afternoon during the last week of February.  With more than 360 TABA members, they will not be able to reach you all, so please consider giving to Home-PAC.  Your contributions will be put to great use for your community and your industry.

You can give as little as $50 a year and help a great deal.  Current giving levels include:

  • President $1,000
  • Senator $500
  • Congressman $250
  • Legislator $100
  • Constituent $50

Home PAC Chairman Dean Winkler notes that, "there are plans in the works to increase the "Presidential" category in order to attach certain benefits to that giving level."  More on that soon.

To learn more about joining Home-PAC, please contact the TABA office at 254-773-0445.

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