Rio Grande Valley Builders Association, Inc. 419 Nolana, Ste. C, McAllen, Texas 78504 rgvbam.org THE REPORTER FEBRUARY, 2019 ************************************** Good News, Spring around the corner! Friday, February 8, Nomad Shrine Club Thursday, February 14 Monday, February 18 (board office closed) RGVBA Members/Family and Friends YOU’RE INVITED TO A Friday, February 8, 2019 Nomad Shrine Club Delicious Rio Grande Valley Barbecue (chicken/brisket and all the trimmings) Complimentary Tea/Soft Drinks and Beer/BYOB Dinner Served: 7 – 8 PM (no Carry Outs) Dance: 8 p.m. – 12 midnight Music by: RGV Beats Entertainment Tickets: $12 each Plenty of Door prizes to be given away SPONSORS NEEDED AND DOOR PRIZES NEEDED, Call Board office for more information Sponsor Banners will be displayed at the event Come out and enjoy the great camaraderie and delicious barbecue at our Annual Barbecue The RGVBA would like to thank the following builders that have entries in the 2019 RGVBA Parade of Homes Caltia Construction – Raul Perez Chris Ryan Homes – Mary and Michael Ramirez CJE Construction – Melissa Carranza Classic Homes – Frank and Joaquin Gonzalez D H Construction – Daniel Hernandez Divine Custom Homes – Olga Trevino Esperanza Homes (4) – Nick Rhodes Framework Homes – Darrell Duffy Infinity Homes – Eddie Garza and Mario Pena Innovative Construction – Jonathan Vargas Innovative Homes – Peter Vargas Keystone Construction – Glenda and Delfino Gaona McKenny Glen Homes – Brian Hix M V Homes by Villa Del Sol Construction – Martin Villanueva Jr. Rich Heritage Construction – Ruben and Rosana Ruiz The Structure Team – Ronnie and Servando Cavazos Trevino Construction LLC (2) – Marisol Villanueva Trevino Villanueva Construction (2) – Martin Villanueva and Rosendo Benitez Villa Homes – Emijidio and David Villanueva Waldo Homes – Luis Waldo Westwind Homes – Jadira Garcia NOTE: Reminder to all builders interested in entering the 2019 Parade of Homes, deadline for the “FINAL” Registration, ($3,400) is Thursday, February 28, 2019. For a 2019 RGVBA Parade of Homes Entry Form, go to our website, rgvba.org, fill out copy and hit “send”. This should help out those of you that already know where you are building and expedite the filling out of the entry form. As in past years, once we receive all entries we will hold a mandatory luncheon meeting of all builders in the parade to go over all the rules, regulations and guidelines and get feedback from our builders on other issues of concern to them. We will keep you updated on this meeting. Invitation is also open to all of our associate members and/or developers who wish to offer their discounts to all builders with entries or wish to be a “Major” sponsor of this year’s event or wish to purchase an ad for the guidebook. Ad Agreements may be downloaded on our website. Don’t miss out in submitting your Ad Agreement ATTN: DEVELOPERS the Supplier Discount Form is also on our website for your convenience if you wish to offer discounts to the parade builder on their entry and/or lots. You may call us to discuss ways that you may promote your subdivision to these builders as we have done in the past. ATTN: RGVBA Builders that have Subscriptions to the TAB Contracts An email was send out by TAB informing you about renewing your subscription of your Builder Contracts. I also forwarded this email to you in case some of you had not received the email. Here is some information on what steps to take to renew your subscription for 2017-2019 TAB Builder Contracts. ATTN BUILDERS HAVE YOUPURCHASED OR RENEWED YOUR CONTRACTS PLEASE READ ATTACHED FLYERS ALL HOMES START HERE We’re celebrating 75 years at the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show ® (IBS)! IBS puts you in touch with the tools, people and know-how you need to build a better business. Join us to discover new products, learn the hottest industry trends and make powerful connections. REGISTER TODAY / buildersshow.com *Rates increase December 15. Manufacturer & software provider registrants are not eligible DCW Opening Ceremonies featuring Comedian Dana Carvey Tuesday, February 19 | 8:00 - 9:00 AM Event Type: Keynote Location: Westgate - Lobby Level - Paradise Event Center - 3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109#ibsopen What It's About: Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Dana Carvey will headline the Design & Construction Week® Opening Ceremonies. Carvey is best known for his iconic and indelible “Saturday Night Live” characters—most memorably the Church Lady, Grumpy Old Man, Hans of the Hans and Franz body building duo, and of course Garth—Mike Myer’s “excellent Co-Host” on the classic-sketch-turned-feature-film, Wayne’s World. Carvey has received much praise for his uncanny comedic impersonations of American political figures (popular with both audiences and the subjects of his impersonation), including the elder George Bush, Ross Perot, Jerry Brown, David Duke and Bob Dole. Carvey made his feature film debut in This Is Spinal Tap, and most recently he lent his voice to bring “Pops” the dog to life in the 3D animated mega-hit, The Secret Life of Pets. How to Participate: Open to all registered attendees. Doors open at 7:00 am. Limited general seating is available on a first-come, first- served basis. Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided between all official NAHB International Builders' Show and Kitchen & Bath Industry Show hotels and the Paradise Event Center at the Westgate, with the exception of properties that are within walking distance. RALLY DAY – MARCH 20, 2019 Plans are underway for the RGVBA officers, directors and staff to attend this years Rally Day in Austin. There are some issues facing our industry and we must try to make our voices heard by our legislators in Austin. We will be asking for sponsorships from our associate members and invite all members to join us as we journey to Austin to meet our legislators. Please email/call me if you need more information or if you are willing to join and/or sponsor this trip. 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty 2018 Award Presentation The 2018 Select Builder award was presented to Affordable Homes of South Texas on January 15th. This award acknowledges outstanding performance in the home building industry. The Select Builder award recognizes skillful builders who value the importance of developing relationships with their home buyers. One other Select Builder award in the South Texas region will be presented to a builder in Laredo. Westwind Homes was presented with the 2018 Premier Builder Award. Bobby Calvillo, AHSTI Executive Director, Brian Disque, Vantage Bank, AHSTI President, Leslie Schey, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty , Ken Dejarnett, AHSTI Deputy Executive Director SAVE THE DATE(S) Friday, February 8, 2019 RGVBA Annual Barbecue Nomad Shrine Club – 7:00 pm Tuesday, February 19 – Thursday, February 21, 2019 IBS (Builders Show) Las Vegas, Nevada Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Monthly General Membership Luncheon Meeting (moved to 2nd Wednesday, due to Ash Wednesday on 2/6) McAllen Country Club Wednesday, March 20, 2019 RALLY DAY – Austin, Texas Wednesday, April 3 April General Membership Luncheon Meeting McAllen Country Club – 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21 Easter Sunday Saturday/Sunday, April 27-28, 2019 Saturday/Sunday May 4-5, 2019 Parade of Homes Friday, May 10, 2019 – POH Awards Banquet McAllen Country Club – 7 p.m. Saturday June 8, 2019 Fishing Tournament Jim’s Pier South Padre Island See You All at the RGVBA Annual Barbecue, Need Tickets, Call/email the board office NOTE: There’s still time to sponsor and/or donate door prizes – call now! .