Temple Area Builders Association

Have you been by the TABA office lately? If you haven’t you will be shocked to see the immense progress that has been made over the past month. Framing is nearing completion on the addition, the women’s bathroom is complete and the demolition for themen’s bathroom is beginning. The color selections that Chris Alexander of Texas Tradition Custom Homes has helped with look exquisite and TABA staff are getting very excited about moving into their new digs. It is believed that completion of this project is moving right along schedule. We have received many donations from several of our Associate members and Builders members but we are still in need of several items and cash donations for the project.

Cabinets, furniture, electrical fixtures and glass products are among the items we still have not secured. If you are interested in contributing any of these items please contact the TABA office today.

We are inching closer to our cash donation goal of $100,000. If you plan to give money to this project please let us know as soon as possible. Knowing what our projected donation amount will be will help us to better budget for 2007. Remember, cash donations can be made payable over a three year term.

As you can see our "Thank You" list is quite extensive but we are so pleased so that many of our members have taken a personal nterest in this project.

We will continue to keep you updated on our progress and to recognize those that have helped us along the way.

As the month of November begins, the feel of the holiday season begins to take hold. For those who know me well, I start an in-depth process each year…this becomes a time of thanks, a time of reflection, and a time for looking forward to what the future will bring. I want to thank the members of our association for their dedication to this organization which I am proud to belong as a member. I want to thank every chairman and their committees for many very successful projects this year.

It is important to recognize that our organization’s success is due largely in part to the strong leadership and solid administrative team in place at the central office. I want to thank Troy and Cheryl for the seamless transition in responsibilities of the executive leadership of our association. Without their daily efforts, our association would not be nearly as well-rounded and well informed as it is today. I highly commend their team work for the benefit of our association. They have raised the bar on the level of excellence for the homebuilders association.

Our new facility is coming to life. With much of the framing complete, it is easier to visualize the association’s potential with this expansion. With that said, we still need your help in the area of capital campaigning. So many members have stepped up and donated money, materials and labor for the project, but we still have a great need for funds to complete the project. I would encourage you to consider the investment you are making in the association when you contribute to this project.

Finally, I want you thank you for this opportunity to serve as our president for another term. I truly enjoy being a leader of an organization that makes things happen for the benefit for our community. I feel this association’s focus is purposeful and directed. I look for many more positive things to come.

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.

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

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

Jared Bryan
Tony Gallagher
Robbie Johnson
Pat Patterson
Justin Scott
Brad Turner

We invite the entire membership to the 2007 Annual TABA Awards Banquet where the proposed slate of the 2007 Board of Directors will be voted on and installed. The banquet will be held at the Strasburger Hall on November 14th. The reception begins at 6:15pm, dinner at 6:45 and the program to begin at 7:00pm. Attire is business.