December Newsletter

Reporter

NORTH TEXAS HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION Volume 4, No. 12

4410 Fairway Boulevard • Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 Phone (940) 692-2211 • Fax (940) 692-2214 www.nthba.com

Wichita Falls, Texas

December 2011

North Texas Home Builders Association

Christmas Party December 15, 2011

DINNER 6:30 P.M. Program Following Dinner: THE WINTER WONDERETTES

The new 60’s Holiday Musical written and directed by Roger Bean

COST $25 Per Person BACK DOOR THEATRE ´ 501 INDIANA (The Backdoor Theatre is a BYOB facility)

RSVP by DECEMBER 8, 2011 5:00 P.M. Seating is limited to 115.

Welcome New Member!

Time to Buy: Wichita County Housing Market Shows Consistent Improvement Brian Bohn...............................................SIGNAL 88 SECURITY

Thanks for Renewing!

MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION.............................. Stan Mountain FIRST BANK............................................................ Donnie Park THE EMBER SHOP.............................................Johnny McClane DUTCH WATSON CABINETS............................. Tommy Johnson CORLETT, PROBST & BOYD..................................Dennis Probst HARMON & HOLCOMB HOMES............................. John Harmon FIDELITY BANK.................................................... Jeff McClatchy LOWE’S.............................................................. John Thompson SERVICEMASTER OF WICHITA FALLS........................... Don Irby WOODCO SUPPLY...........................................Chuck Vergauwen WYATT SHEET METAL........................................... Beverly Wyatt CITY CONCRETE......................................................... Tim Foley BREEGLE ABBEY CARPET AND FLOOR....................Bobby Diltz

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Wichita Falls

Fax (940) 692-0391

Texas 76308

Lane Landes, Owner

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CHRIS• DOCKMAN • COMPANY 2071 FM 171 Wichita Falls, Texas 76305 Phone & Fax (940) 767-9710 Cell (940) 704-3471 Jerry Fillmon, Owner/Manager

2011/2012 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS OFFICERS

President....................................................................... STAN MOUNTAIN Vice President..................................................................STEVEN HINSON Associate Vice President.............................................. SHARON TUCKER Treasurer.......................................................................... BARNEY BROCK Secretary................................................................................ TIM SAWYER Immediate Past President...................................... DOUG McCULLOCH

BUILDERS DIRECTORS

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS

RANDY WACHSMAN ** JOHN HARMON ** BOBBY ROWLAND * DAVID BEDDINGFIELD *

JOHNNY McCLANE ** BRYAN WAGGONER *

STATE DIRECTORS

For anyone in Wichita county waiting on the sidelines for the housing market to show signs of recovery before buying a new home, that time has come. According to the National Association of Home Builders/ First American Improving Markets Index STAN MOUNTAIN (IMI), economic indicators show that President Wichita County was in the top 23 places in the United States with an improving market in October.

The IMI is designed to track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of improving economic health. It measures three sets of independent monthly data—employment growth from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac, and single-family housing permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau—to get a mark on the top improving Metropolitan Statistical Areas.

In November Texas had more cities rank in the top 30 than any other state. These improving economic indicators should give potential home buyers more confidence, but they are far from the only reason to buy a home.

Owning a home is the foundation of the American Dream. The emotional benefits should be considered just as much, if not more than, the potential financial advantages. A home is a place to create family memories and build a sense of stability, pride and accomplishment. At the same time, it serves as a long-term investment that can provide for children’s education and a home owner’s retirement.

Not even the most well-connected, smartest economic experts can time the market to make sure they buy at the lowest point and sell at the top. Wichita County is on the upswing. With competitive prices, interest rates at record low levels, and plenty of banks willing to make loans to qualified borrowers, if you’ve been thinking about making a move, now is the time.

If you or anyone you know is considering purchasing a home please have them contact one of our builder members or financial institutions to get the process started.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT TERI GIBSON

JOSÉ GARCIA JOHN HARMON / Alternate CHUCK DENNIS / Life Director

* One Year Term ** Two Year Term

TEXAS

ASSOCIATION

940-723-0944

OF

BUILDERS

Serving This Area Since 1946

O.W. AYERS, BILL ROWLAND HONORED BY HOMEBUILDERS

By Lee Grace

O.W. Ayers and Bill Rowland In 1969, he went into partnership were inducted into the Housing with Elvin Dudley. In 1983, he formed Hall of Honor at the November a new partnership with his son, Bobby membership luncheon of the North Rowland, and Blanche Donnell.

Texas Home Builders Association Twenty-eight years later, Rowland Thursday, November 3 at the Howard & Donnell Real Estate and Rowland Johnson Plaza Hotel. & Don nell Homes rema in ver y Ayers, owner of The Lantern successful companies.

House, and Rowland, longtime home Rowland was active in the association builder and co-owner of Rowland & from the start, serving on committees, Donnell Homes, were inducted by as an officer, and as a director. He was Wayne Pharries, representing the elected president in 1971, again in 1985, 2011 Board of Governors. A native and a third time in 1999. When there of Wichita Falls, O.W. Ayers attended has been a committee meeting, an Austin elementary, Reagan Junior association event or function, Rowland High and graduated from Wichita has always been there when needed by Falls High School. He served in the the association. He has made a positive Pharries is shown with Housing Hall of Honor recipients Bill Rowland and O.W. Ayers Naval Reserve in the Korean War. Wayne different in the home building industry following the November membership luncheon of the North Texas Home Builders Association.

In 1951 he married his high school of North Texas. sweetheart, Edith, at First Baptist Church. They have been faithful Additionally, Rowland is a director of American National Bank, a members ever since.

Salvation Army Life Member, a member of the Optimist Club for 52 Prior to opening The Lantern House, Ayers worked at United Electric years, a Sunday School teacher at First United Methodist Church for 22 and Cummins Supply. In 1971, he was approached by his banker, Willard years where he also served two terms as chairman of the board. Rowland Still, his friend and attorney, Milburn Nutt, and Don Barnhart, owner also has served the community helping the Golden Gloves and Camp of the local Pepsi bottling company. They wanted to partner with him programs of the Boys and Girls Club, serving on the Wichita County in starting a new lighting center.

Irrigation District for more than 20 years, and giving his time to the The Lantern House opened on September 1, 1971 in the Call Field Wichita Falls Plumbing, Planning & Zoning, and Electrical boards. He Shopping Center. Ayers was a 25 percent partner, store manager, stock also served The Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind and on the Wichita boy, clerk, janitor, et al. His skills, work ethic, and character grew the Falls Centennial Committee. business. The store later moved to a larger location on McNiel and, in He was Realtor of the Year in 1976, Builder of the Year in 1981, 1985, moved across the street to its present location. During the years, Realtor Silver Service Award winner in 2000, and Realtor Emeritus he bought out his partners and brought his sons, Tommy and Mike, into in 2010. the business. Edith also remains a prominent member of the staff along He was active in the creation of several subdivisions including with Deena Awbrey who has worked at The Lantern House for 35 years. Expressway Village, Horseshoe Bend Estates, Briargate Estates, and Ayers has been active in the community and the home builders Chaparral Trails. association. He has been a huge supporter of the Parade of Homes, Both O.W. Ayers and Bill Rowland are well-respected leaders in the donated products to Habitat for Humanity, participated in numerous home building and real estate community and highly deserving of the trade shows and product shows, and always given of his time and money Housing Hall of Honor awards. to support builder projects.

Additionally, Ayers started coaching football at the Boys Club in NORTH TEXAS HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 1954. In 1957 he presented the idea of teaming with Toys for Tots and 2011/2012 Committees renaming the Boys Club football championship the Toy Bowl. Ironically, his team won the first Toy Bowl game. He also coached basketball and baseball for the YMCA for many years.

BUDGET & BY-LAWS NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Chairman/Treasurer - Barney Brock Chairman – David Bedingfield Ayers served on the first Football Advisory Committee for the Boys Bobby Diltz Martin Littteken Gary Broyles O.W. Ayers Club in 1959. He also served and chaired the Boys Club Operational Dennis Probst Randy Schaffner Larry Park board of directors, he coached until 2001, and thus spent 47 years helping and coaching the youth of our community.

MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS & EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Ayers and his wife, Edith, recently celebrated their 60th wedding Chairman/Associate VP - Sharon Tucker Chairman – Jeff McClatchy anniversary. The Lantern House also celebrated its 40th anniversary Jay Bitsche Sharon Pike Shirley Barr Travis Partee of standing behind its motto of “quality at a Price you can Afford.”

Chris Gravitt Troy Thompson Bobby Rowland Randy Schaffner Bill Rowland was born in Wichita Falls but moved to Paris, David Bedingfield Wayne Mansur Texas, before his second birthday. After graduating from high school, PARADE OF HOMES & SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE he returned to Wichita Falls in 1946. He attended Midwestern Chairman/VP - Steven Hinson Chairman – Chuck Dennis University and Texas Tech, earning a degree in petroleum geology in Co-Chairman/Associate VP Sharon Tucker Mark Masman Kim Holly 1951. Returning again to Wichita Falls, he was employed as a sales Bryan Waggoner Eddie Holcomb engineer with Collins Company, a Carrier air conditioning sales and Cindy David Scott Hollars HOUSING HALL OF HONOR BOARD OF service company.

Dave Clark Shawn Blacklock GOVERNS He became a member of the Wichita County Home Builders Chairman – Chuck Dennis Association in 1957. During that time he worked at United Electric PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS Ben Shelton Dennis Probst Chairman/Secretary - Tim Sawyer Bobby Diltz José Garcia before venturing into home sales with Tom Hill and Bob Seabury.

Chuck Vergauwen Sallie Ford Bobby Rowland Lee Grace Rowland began his own real estate and home building business in 1967, Johnny McClane Wayne Pharries building his first home in Southwinds Addition.

Calendar of Events

OPERATION SANTA (Toy Collection) NTHBA OFFICE...................................................................December 5-8, 2011 PARADE OF HOMES & SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING................................................December 7, 2011 • 10:00 AM OPERATION SANTA TOY PRESENTATION - WF FIRE DEPARTMENT - NTHBA OFFICE.................December 9, 2011 • 10:30 AM MEMBERSHIP, MEETINGS & EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEETING ..............................................December 12, 2011, 11 to 12:30 AM 5808 Ashleyanne Circle (Atmos Energy) - Lunch Provided PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING...................................................December 13, 2011 • 10:30 AM BUDGET & BY-LAWS COMMITTEE MEETING..............................................................................December 19, 2011 • 9:15 AM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING..............................................................................................December 20, 2011 • 11:00 AM CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS (NTHBA office closed).............................................................................December 23-26, 2011 NTHBA OFFICE CLOSED.............................................................................................................December 30, 2011

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A Note from the Executive Vice President It’s hard to believe this year has already come and gone. It must be true that time flies when you’re having fun and staying busy. I can honestly say I have had a lot of fun this past year. You all have kept me on my toes. I want to say Thank You for all your support.

The patience and understanding you all have had with me while I am learning the ropes and continually making changes have been awesome and I appreciate it.

I look forward to another successful year working with you, the Committees and Board of Directors to help bring in new projects, education and programs that will benefit you as well as our community.

Wichita Falls is blessed to have so many wonderful business people as you.

I pray that God will bless you this Christmas season and every day to come.

Teri Gibson

Merry Christmas!

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Dave Rhone............................................. 02 Luz Lerma .............................................. 06 Dutch Watson......................................... 12 Steve Smith............................................ 13 Ed Mawson Sr......................................... 15 Jim Henderson ....................................... 17 George Medlen....................................... 23 O.W. Ayers ............................................... 26 Kenneth Armstrong.............................. 30

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