Elected Officials Night ‘06

We had a great turn out for our 16th Annual Home-PAC Elected Officials BBQ—which once again was sponsored by STOCK Building Supply. Thank You STOCK!!!

Among the 240 attendees were public officials from the Halls of Congress in Washington D.C., to the Texas Legislature in Austin, to a group of officials who serve in a variety of capacities throughout the county and our local municipalities.

Additionally, our members turned out in force and joined us in recognizing and thanking our leaders for their commitment to growth and quality of life in Bell County.

As is our tradition in an election year, all candidates who have a slot on the November ballot were provided an opportunity to speak at the event. In all, the crowd heard from more than 20 candidates throughout the evening.

Additionally, we had an opportunity to recognize about 60 public officials and special guests that were in attendance.

The festivities were led once again by Mr. Marty Janczak of Earthstones Granite, who served as Master of Ceremonies. Marty has graciously served in this capacity for the past three years and we hope he will continue doing so for many years to come.Home-PAC Chairman, Jason Carothers of Carothers Executive Homes, provided the opening remarks and put in a plug for Home-PAC. It can’t be emphasized enough to our members the important role that Home-PAC dollars provide in assuring our association a voice in the political arena. The funds from Home-PAC allow us to support the campaigns of candidates that share the progrowth philosophies of TABA. If you are not a member, please consider joining.

For more information about joining, contact the TABA office and we will provide you with all of the information that you need.

I’d also like to say a special word of thanks to Congressman John Carter who led us in the Pledge ofAllegiance and to Jack Jones of Jones & Harrell, who led us in prayer to start the evening off.

In addition to the work that Marty and Jason did in assuring that the program was a success, there were a number of people that deserve recognition for the behind the scenes work that they provided. These folks include:

 

• John Kiella of Kiella Homebuilders, who led our set up and take down efforts.

• Mike Pilkington of Pilkington Homes, who assisted in set up and take down.

• Ronny Mikeska of Kiella Homebuilders, who helped with set up and take down.

• Bruce Walker of Lengefeld Lumber Company, who assisted in greeting officials and set up.

• Daniel Mersiovsky of DMerz Domain Services, who assisted in set up.

• John Paysse of Paysse Properties, who assisted in greeting our officials and take down.

• Jim Howe of Omega Home Builders, who assisted in take down.

• Justin Scott of Trinity Homes, who assisted in take down.

• Pat Patterson of Patco Construction, who assisted in greeting officials.

• Debbie Swift of Kiella Homebuilders, who assisted in greeting members and was our event photographer.

• Cheryl Copeland, TABA EO, who assisted with just about every aspect of the event.

Special thanks to each and every one of you, this event wouldn’t have been near as successful as it was without your great support!!!

Troy Glasson, Director of Government Affairs
Elected Officials Night

[ Back ]