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REVERSE RAFFLE TICKETS
Get 'Em While They Last!!! 2009 Reverse Raffle tickets are now on sale for $100 each. The ticket entitles the bearer to dinner for two and entry into the raffle. There is a New Twist to the game this year - NO MULLIGANS will be sold. Instead there will be 125 half price tickets available for purchase during check-in. These tickets will only to be sold to ticket holders and you can buy as many as you want as long as quanitites last. These tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis so get to the event early! Check-in is at 5:30pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall and dinner will be served at 6:30pm. The drawing will begin promptly at 7:00pm. You must be present to win or have a representative there with your ticket. A NEW 2008 Chevy Colorado pick-up will be this year's top prize at the TABA Reverse Raffle and prizes 2-10 will also be awarded. Be looking for email blasts and more information and reminders in upcoming newsletters. Tickets sold out last year so don't wait. On The Level - Table Of Contents 
 I’d like to begin this month by thanking everyone who participated in the golf tournament on May 15th at Sammons. Kudos to Jason Carothers for organizing a wonderful afternoon of golf filled with friendly competition that was enjoyed by all who attended. Thank you also to Cheryl and Troy for their supporting roles. We especially want to recognize each member/business that showed their generous support by serving as sponsors. Our main event sponsors were Lengefeld Lumber Company, Lone Star Grading, Tri-Supply and Ratliff Ready Mix. In addition, we appreciate all those who showed their support by serving as tee and hole sponsors. Thanks to Brad Turner of Monteith Title for cooking. The sausage, ribs and chicken wings were fabulous. I know that because I had more than my share. Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time and we appreciate all those who took time off to support TABA through this event. Each day as I read the newspaper, watch the news, or listen to the radio, I am quickly reminded that we are still in the midst of difficult economic times. While we all share the same concerns and hopes for a speedy economic recovery, I think we can certainly find comfort in knowing that our organization is striving to stay strong and fulfill its mission. Our TABA leadership and staff recognize that without your continued membership and service to our organization we could not accomplish our goals of promoting home ownership and strengthening our local housing industry. Kind regards! Chris On The Level - Table Of Contents 
 Belton Council to Consider New Standards Couple of more notes... Finally, the 81st Texas Legislative session has come to an end. There were numerous issues that the Texas Association of Builders had been tracking throughout the session about which I will receive a report at a meeting toward the end of June. Look for my summary of their report in the July edition of On the Level. In the meantime a word from the Texas Association of Builders about the Texas Residential Construction Commission: With the certain demise of the Texas Residential Construction Commission (TRCC), TAB urges all homebuilders across the state to continue business as usual because the Commission and the TRCC Act remain in full effect until at least September 1, 2009. The TRCC statutes and rules will remain on the books in their current form until this date per state law. HB 1959, commonly referred to as the Sunset “safety-net” bill, contained specific wind-down provisions for the TRCC, which superseded the boiler-plate wind-down provisions found in the Sunset statutes. That bill, however, failed to pass and will likely result in a special legislative session to address the numerous agencies that essentially were sunsetted when HB 1959 died. As such, it is yet to be determined how the wind-down of the Commission will fully play out. Rest assured that TAB will keep abreast of the issue and inform the membership once a final determination is made by the Legislature. On The Level - Table Of Contents 
Annual TABA Golf Tournament
And The Winners Are: 1st Place: Lone Star Grading - Billy Helm, Bob Bradley, David Williams and Randy Randolph 5th Place: Carothers Executive Homes - Jason Carothers, Keith Odom, Brad Holman, BJ Carothers 10th Place: Tri-Supply - Travis Tomlin, Eric Vybiral, Lance Tomlin and Alan Ellis - not pictured 15th Place: Cloud Construction - Kirk Goodnight, Mark Fuller, Andy Bass & Scott Morrow Closest to the Pin Winners: Jon Locklin, Mark Hessing and JD Cook Straighest Drive Winner: Bruce Flanigan TABA would like to thank all of our sponsors including: ABC Supply Able Jons On The Level - Table Of Contents 
TABA Directory - Call For Information Members should have received via U.S. mail, a call for information for the annual TABA Membership Directory. This is an annual publication that includes member information such as addresses, phone numbers, emails and websites. It is an invaluable resource guide for many and is also given to those seeking information on area suppliers, subcontractors and builders. TABA asks that you fill out the information update sheet in its entirety and return it back to our office as soon as possible. There is a great and cost effective advertising opportunity that is offered within the membership directory. For only $85 you can display your business card in the directory. The ad lasts for one year and is seen by members and non-members alike. Advertising pricing for the directory has not changed in over 15 years! Don't miss a great opportunity to get your business name in the hands of hundreds. Publication of the directory is anticipated for August 2009. If we do not receieve your updated information sheet, we will assume the current information is correct and it will be published as is in the 2009-2010 Directory. On The Level - Table Of Contents NEW HOME STARTS
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On The Level - Table Of Contents  TABA Membership Directory I want to encourage all members to consider advertising in the TABA Membership Directory. The cost of advertising is extremely affordable with rates beginning at $85 for a business card size ad. This a a great resource tool for all of our members and is given out weekly to those seeking area businesses in the building trade. If you did not get a packet asking for your updated information please give me a call and I will be happy to email or mail you another. I anticipate publication for sometime around the end of August. Please return the directory information to the TABA office as soon as possible so that the directory information will be as current as possible. Golf Tournament was Alot of Fun I want to thank Jason Carothers for single handedly organizing the Annual TABA golf tournament. It was a great time for all 18 teams that entered. I would also like to thank Brad Turner for doing another amazing job with the food. I know cooking for that many people for an all day event is alot of work and Brad pulled it off effortlessly. Reverse Raffle - TABA's Final Fundraiser It's almost here - the 3rd Annual TABA Reverse Raffle and first prize has been substantially upgraded. For $100, you have a 1 in 375 chance of winning a brand new 2008 Chevy Colrado pick-up or any of the other 9 prizes we have purchased. The past two years have been a blast and you really don't want to miss your chance to get in on some of this action. Tickets are on sale now so contact the TABA office for ticket information. Mark your calendars for July 17th, buy a ticket and attend the 3rd Annual TABA Reverse Raffle. Well that's it from my desk. There are no membership functions scheduled for June so have a great month and we hope to see you on July 17th! On The Level - Table Of Contents 
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