NORTH TEXAS HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIATION
4410 Fairway Boulevard Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Volume 9, No. 3 • March 2016
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From the President The North Texas Home Builders Association is always trying to bring positive news to its members. After Teri, Michael and I attended the Annual Chamber meeting on January 27th we were able to walk away with a lot of encouragement. The overall goal of the meeting was to review 2015 and see what lies ahead for 2016. The meeting began with the chamber recognizing their incoming board chairman Dwayne Bivona, President of Times Record News, presented a new award created by the Chamber, Member of the Year to architect Dick Bunday and past chairman Chuck White from First Bank spoke about the accomplishments of the Chamber and the staff members it takes to get the job done. The meeting went on with special guest speakers, Judge Woody Gossom who mentioned some of the issues they were able to take care of in 2015 and items they are working toward in 2016 such as new software for booking inmates as well as financial software and new super voting precincts are in the works. They will also be working toward building a justice center to address jail and court security and safety issues. On a very positive note 82nd Training Wing vice Commander Col. Timothy Gillaspie said Sheppard Air Force Base will be getting ready to celebrate three milestones: the 75th anniversary, the 50th anniversary of the German air force training at SAFB, and the 35th year of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. A huge celebration will take place in September. Vice commander Gillaspie mentioned the Air Force is at its smallest manning level since World War II. This was recognized by Congress and the Air Staff last year. Their goal now is to grow. About 10,000 instructors and students will be coming to SAFB over the next few years. Dr. Shipley with MSU mentioned they will continue to expand with a new dormitory, expansion of buildings, putting artificial turf on the drought worn fields and also building an adult learning center in Ft. Worth. Continues on page 3
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• NTHBA Host TAB Energy Code Training • Chamber of Commerce Banquet • NAHB Member Savings • TAB Member Benefits • Lead Generation discussed at February GM Lunch By: Lee Grace