Builders utlook years EL PASO BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF BUILDING EL PASO’S FUTURE SINCE 1946 www.elpasobuilders.com www.epbuilders.org 2012/12 By Ray Adauto, EPAB The 2012 El Paso Association of Builders Awards Dinner and officer installation took place on December 6 at the El Paso Country Club. The setting was selected by 2013 President elect Edmundo Dena. The event was a sell out with requests coming in to the very last minute for seats. This was due in large part to the Installation Committee that took the event to new heights. Chairwoman for the Installation Committee was Lorraine Huit, ably assisted by Kathy Carrillo, Kathy Parry, Kathy Rose, Claudia Dena and Margaret Adauto. The committee prepared with help from the staff at the EPCC and the result was a spectacular evening. “I am blown away at the wonderful response we had so quickly ensuring that we would sell out,” Ms. Huit said to the Outlook. “I want to thank my committee for the hours and hours they put in working on the dinner,” she continued. Guests were all dressed up for the occasion and the crowd was pleased with the results. “I can honestly say that it was one of the classiest installation dinners I’ve attended and everyone looked so nice,” said Larry Patton, President of WestStar Bank. His comments were echoed by many others in the crowd. The evening saw presentations for various accomplishments during 2012 and awards were presented to the following: Builder Member of the Year went to Frank Arroyos, Cisco Homes Associate Member of the Year, Sam Shallenberger of Western Wholesale Supply (his third win) Pat Cox Lifetime Award went to Mike Santamaria, Mountain Vista Builders; The John Schatzman Community Award was presented to HUNT and HUNT Family Foundation Honorary Life Membership was awarded to Rudy Guel, Guel Construction Employee of the Year went to Margaret Adauto Others receiving recognition at the event were Bret Thompson, Foxworth Galbraith; Tony Mullen, MTI Ready Mix; Ken Wade, El Paso Building Materials; Kathy Parry, HUNT; and Javier Ruiz, Border Solar. “I wasn’t expecting this but it is really nice to be recognized,” said Bret Thompson. He was as surprised as many of our award winners. Javier Ruiz tried to contain his emotions saying that he was humbled to be selected and felt he didn’t deserve the award. Mullen, president of MTI Ready Mix and Platinum Sponsor for the evening hesitatingly said a few words of thanks. “I am not used to speaking at these deals but tonight I just want to say thanks,” he said to the crowd. It was a night at which 2012 President Frank Arroyos, accompanied by his wife Ruth, saluted the accomplishments of the year and reminded the incoming officers and board to do all they can for the association. “I feel that God has given me that rare opportunity to serve my industry and to bring something to the association,” he said. “I appreciate all that we have done and look forward to my new position as past president” he added. David Miller, Immediate Past President of the Texas Association of Builders installed the Board of Directors and offered commentary on the state of building Texas. “I have to tell the membership how special it is to come to El Paso and to have the privilege of installing the board,” Miller told us. “The event was really special and beautiful. I appreciate the welcome you have given,” he continued. Miller also said that issues from water to tree ordinances will take up a lot of the upcoming Texas Legislature agenda for TAB. Mr. Miller also invited the attendees to Rally Day in February. “I look forward to seeing a large delegation from El Paso,” he said. The evening saw Edmundo Dena installed as 2013 President by Past President Mark Dyer. “I’m here tonight to install one of the nicest young men I’ve had the pleasure of associating with, Mundo Dena,” Dyer told the audience. Dyer then went on to tell the crowd how he and Dena have worked together at Winton/Flair/Accent Homes and the close bond they have developed. He spoke about Edmundo and his family and then installed him. Dena told Mark that he thanked him for his mentoring and friendship and was glad that he could install him as President. Additionally Dena told the audience that his upcoming administration was going to be focused on ensuring that the association is around for a long time. “One of my major goals this year is to build a foundation of revenue that will assure future generations that the El Paso Association of Builders will be around,” he said from the podium. “We have a lot of work to do and we need everyone to participate,” he continued. Installation partners were MTI Ready Mix, Interceramic, Texas Gas, Western Wholesale Supply, Sun City Winnelson, Foxworth Galbraith and desert partner was Jobe Materials. “There are many people to thank for making sure tonight was special, but my appreciation extends to our partners because without their financial commitment to the event we wouldn’t have been able to have had such an elegant affair,” Ray Adauto said. “This is one for the record books now,” he concluded. EPAB installs 2013 leadership, recognizes outstanding members Taking their offical oath, the 2013 Executive Board of the El Paso Association of Builders are: Frank Arroyos, Immediate Past President, Cisco Homes Ray Adauto, EVP Greg Bowling, Past President, Tropicana Homes Edgar Montiel, Secretary/Treasurer, Palo Verde Homes Sam Shallenberger, Associates Chairman, Western Wholesale Supply Frank Torres, Vice President, GMF Homes Dena family Mr. Mrs. Tony Mullen, MTI Ready Mix
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E L P A S O
BUILDERSA S S O C I A T I O N O F
B U I L D I N G E L PA S O ’ S F U T U R E S I N C E 194 6www.elpasobuilders.com www.epbuilders.org
2012/12
By Ray Adauto, EPAB
The 2012 El Paso Association of
Builders Awards Dinner and officer
installation took place on December 6
at the El Paso Country Club. The
setting was selected by 2013
President elect Edmundo Dena. The
event was a sell out with requests
coming in to the very last minute for
seats. This was due in large part to
the Installation Committee that took
the event to new heights.
Chairwoman for the Installation
Committee was Lorraine Huit, ably
assisted by Kathy Carrillo, Kathy
Parry, Kathy Rose, Claudia Dena and
Margaret Adauto. The committee
prepared with help from the staff at the
EPCC and the result was a
spectacular evening.
“I am blown away at the wonderful
response we had so quickly ensuring
that we would sell out,” Ms. Huit said
to the Outlook. “I want to thank my
committee for the hours and hours
they put in working on the dinner,” she
continued. Guests were all dressed
up for the occasion and the crowd was
pleased with the results. “I can
honestly say that it was one of the
classiest installation dinners I’ve
attended and everyone looked so
nice,” said Larry Patton, President of
WestStar Bank. His comments were
echoed by many others in the crowd.
The evening saw presentations for
various accomplishments during 2012
and awards were presented to the
following:
Builder Member of the Year went to
Frank Arroyos, Cisco Homes
Associate Member of the Year, Sam
Shallenberger of Western Wholesale
Supply (his third win)
Pat Cox Lifetime Award went to
Mike Santamaria, Mountain Vista
Builders;
The John Schatzman Community
Award was presented to HUNT and
HUNT Family Foundation
Honorary Life Membership was
awarded to Rudy Guel, Guel
Construction
Employee of the Year went to
Margaret Adauto
Others receiving recognition at the
event were Bret Thompson, Foxworth
Galbraith; Tony Mullen, MTI Ready
Mix; Ken Wade, El Paso Building
Materials; Kathy Parry, HUNT; and
Javier Ruiz, Border Solar. “I wasn’t
expecting this but it is really nice to be
recognized,” said Bret Thompson. He
was as surprised as many of our
award winners. Javier Ruiz tried to
contain his emotions saying that he
was humbled to be selected and felt
he didn’t deserve the award. Mullen,
president of MTI Ready Mix and
Platinum Sponsor for the evening
hesitatingly said a few words of
thanks. “I am not used to speaking at
these deals but tonight I just want to
say thanks,” he said to the crowd.
It was a night at which 2012
President Frank Arroyos,
accompanied by his wife Ruth,
saluted the accomplishments of the
year and reminded the incoming
officers and board to do all they can
for the association. “I feel that God
has given me that rare opportunity to
serve my industry and to bring
something to the association,” he
said. “I appreciate all that we have
done and look forward to my new
position as past president” he added.
David Miller, Immediate Past
President of the Texas Association of
Builders installed the Board of
Directors and offered commentary on
the state of building Texas. “I have to
tell the membership how special it is to
come to El Paso and to have the
privilege of installing the board,” Miller
told us. “The event was really special
and beautiful. I appreciate the
welcome you have given,” he
continued. Miller also said that issues
from water to tree ordinances will take
up a lot of the upcoming Texas
Legislature agenda for TAB. Mr. Miller
also invited the attendees to Rally Day
in February. “I look forward to seeing
a large delegation from El Paso,” he
said.
The evening saw Edmundo Dena
installed as 2013 President by Past
President Mark Dyer. “I’m here
tonight to install one of the nicest
young men I’ve had the pleasure of
associating with, Mundo Dena,” Dyer
told the audience. Dyer then went on
to tell the crowd how he and Dena
have worked together at
Winton/Flair/Accent Homes and the
close bond they have developed. He
spoke about Edmundo and his family
and then installed him. Dena told
Mark that he thanked him for his
mentoring and friendship and was
glad that he could install him as
President.
Additionally Dena told the audience
that his upcoming administration was
going to be focused on ensuring that
the association is around for a long
time. “One of my major goals this year
is to build a foundation of revenue that
will assure future generations that the
El Paso Association of Builders will be
around,” he said from the podium.
“We have a lot of work to do and we
need everyone to participate,” he
continued.
Installation partners were MTI
Ready Mix, Interceramic, Texas Gas,
Western Wholesale Supply, Sun City
Winnelson, Foxworth Galbraith and
desert partner was Jobe Materials.
“There are many people to thank for
making sure tonight was special, but
my appreciation extends to our
partners because without their
financial commitment to the event we
wouldn’t have been able to have had
such an elegant affair,” Ray Adauto
said. “This is one for the record books
now,” he concluded.
EPAB installs 2013 leadership, recognizes outstanding members
Taking their offical oath, the 2013
Executive Board of the El Paso
Association of Builders are:
Frank Arroyos, Immediate Past
President, Cisco Homes
Ray Adauto, EVP
Greg Bowling, Past President,
Tropicana Homes
Edgar Montiel, Secretary/Treasurer,
Palo Verde Homes
Sam Shallenberger, Associates
Chairman, Western Wholesale
Supply
Frank Torres, Vice President,
GMF Homes
Dena family
Mr. Mrs. Tony Mullen,
MTI Ready Mix
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We sometimes feel that time goes by too fast; that technology
is both a blessing and a curse and that keeping track of all the
internal and external forces that impact our lives is a daunting
task. We are not alone in thinking like this. It seems that in a
rather short period of time our world has undergone dramatic
economic, social and political transformations. And that change
will not slow. For the foreseeable future instability and
unpredictability will or is the new normal.
Working with so many great people over the last year has
humbled me and given me hope for our industry and the
wonderful work we do to house people. It is truly an honor to be
able to do that for our fellow human beings and in particular for
our folks here in El Paso. As I enter my next phase of service as
your past president I know that I am better for having been your
president.
I have both enjoyed and learned a great deal from my turn as
EPAB’s president. The people that I served with in this industry
have truly been a blessing to me and my family. My sincere
regards for the incoming executive board and board members.
May God continue to be the epicenter of our membership. Thank
you again for your support and prayers.
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So now we have the holiday’s goingon and we are getting the added stressfrom all the panhandlers sitting on everycorner and the bolder ones creeping upon you in parking lots. I was at theWalgreens on Geronimo when I wasapproached and the guy said “hey bud,you speak English?” I tried to ignorehim but he insisted. “Not interested” Isaid and so he stopped, looked aroundand headed straight to an older ladygetting into her car. I stood outside mycar and watched to see what this guywould do next. “Excuse me, excuseme,” I heard him say. The lady dideverything she could to get into the carat breakneck speed, or at least as fastas those knee joints would let her. Thedoor shut and I hear the click of thelock.
I don’t know what I might have donehad the beggar done anything but walkaway from the lady. But I have to tellyou this: he was well aware that I wasstanding there and he had no idea whatI would do if he’d done somethingstupid. It’s become so common to be hitup for money any time you go to astore, a restaurant or stop at a light. I’msick and tired of this as I’m sure many ofyou are as well. I’m tired of seeing thesupposed “homeless” guys at thecorner of Geronimo and Gateway. I can
assure you they’re not homeless. Theylive in a house directly behind our office.We have given the city the information,shown the house to our districtrepresentatives, and the police. The“homeless” jump over the fence,through the parking lot and head towork. Yeah, work. I watch inamazement as people give themmoney and I’m upset to see the not socute signs they reel in the victims with.I have heard reports that there are two“scammers” at the corner of Airway andMontana who actually live on theWestside in a home they own. I’veheard that the man (with crutches) andthe woman (who wears shorts andshows her scars) get picked up in theevening by a younger woman in aCadillac and drive off. How muchmoney do they make? Reports ofsimilar corner beggars report that theycan pull in $50 or more per hour. In asix hour take that’s $300 plus a day.Tax free one would assume. It adds upquickly.
These beggars cause us not to helpthose who actually need help. I’m surethere are legitimate needy peoplebegging, but I am so jaded now that Iignore the pleas. I do not give money toanyone on a corner, or hitting me up ina parking lot, or going door to door.
Trust me the door to door happened tome just recently. I worry that someolder folks will open the door and beforeyou know it something happens tothem. Warn your parents orgrandparents about this today.
So where is the city in this? What canbusinesses do to stop it on their parkinglots? Apparently not much. Frankly thebest solution is YOU. Just don’t do it.It’s up to you to say no to these folks,and in return give to your church orfavorite charity. Don’t open yourwindow, keep your keys in your hand
and place a key between your knucklesin case you need to punch someone.Be aware and don’t invite trouble. Keepyou purchases in your trunk and makesure your alarm is working. Hold ontoyour purse or packages. Don’t be thenext victim. Report any suspiciouspeople to the manager, or call the non-emergency police number 832-4400.Put this number in your cell phone. Besafe and be generous to your favoritecharity or church. It’ll be a good feelingdone right.
Perspective |
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Executive Vice PresidentEPAB
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The National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB) applauds the federal
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration for listening to the
industry’s plea to consider the negative
implications the recent change in the fall
protection requirements — such an
important component of job site safety
— would have on residential
construction companies.
Home builders and remodelers have
been given a reprieve from OSHA
enforcement of new, more stringent fall
protection regulations which have been
in effect since Sept. 15, 2011.
OSHA’s temporary enforcement
measures, which provide free on-site
compliance assistance, penalty
reductions, extended abatement dates,
measures to ensure consistency and
increased outreach, have been
extended until March 15.
"We are very pleased that OSHA
heeded our calls," said NAHB Chairman
Barry Rutenberg, chairman of NAHB
and a home builder from Gainesville,
Fla., and a longtime advocate of
sensible, practical regulations that
protect workers from falls.
While the enforcement deadline is a
step in the right direction, NAHB is still
advocating that the standard still needs
work to make it practical in today’s
housing market.
In a Dec. 10 letter and petition to
OSHA officials, NAHB staff asked the
agency to reopen the rulemaking and
try again to create a rule that applies to
home builders, rather than a one-size-
fits-all approach that is better suited to
commercial contracting.
"NAHB’s builder and contractor
members make safety a priority and
regularly take steps to reduce or
eliminate falls during residential
construction activities and comply with
OSHA’s fall protection standard.
However, after years of interpretations,
compliance directives, and guidance
documents that have failed to ensure
compliance and improve safety, NAHB
is convinced that the most beneficial
way to address falls in the residential
construction industry is for OSHA to
promulgate a standard specifically
tailored for residential construction," the
letter said.
NAHB advocates for a more
practical fall protection standard
OSHA:
The holidays arehere and everyoneis making a wish-list, including newhome buyers
With the holidays lurking justaround the corner, it’s never too soonto bust out a wish list in preparationfor the gift-giving season.
Even home buyers can’t resist theurge to get in on the fun. Accordingto the National Association of HomeBuilders and other experts, househunters have a definite list of “musthaves” in mind when it comes tobuying themselves one of thegreatest gifts of all: a new home.
Modest floor plansThe McMansion era seems to be
coming to an end as more buyersindicate their home-size sweet spotlies in the 1,400- to 2,600-square-foot range. Some experts predict by2015, new home sizes will average
2,150 square feet, compared to thecurrent average size of 2,380 squarefeet.
Organization and comfortA home can provide refuge from
the hustle and bustle of everydaylife, so it’s no surprise thatorganization and comfort are toppriorities for buyers. Walk-in closetsin the master bedroom, separateshower and tub in the masterbathroom, great rooms, linenclosets, an insulated front door,energy-efficient appliances andlighting, central air conditioning andlaundry rooms are among thenecessities new-home buyers listedin an NAHB survey earlier this year.
Smaller price tagsWhile a quarter of today’s buyers
say they’re shopping for a homepriced above $300,000, a largerportion (45 percent) of house huntersare looking for a home priced below$200,000.
Improved energy efficiencyGoing green is on just about
everybody’s minds these days –including home buyers’. They’re
concerned with saving money ontheir energy bills, reducing theircarbon footprint and doing right byMother Earth – and they want ahome that can help them reachthese ideals. Green homes presentlymake up about 17 percent of thenew-home market, but could reach38 percent by 2016, experts believe.
5 Hot DesignTrends in NewHomes
Creativity and cost-savings are themain themes driving new-homedesign trends today, according to theNational Association of HomeBuilders.
Here are some of the latest new-home design trends, according toNAHB:
1. “Pocket offices.” More spaceis being added to popular familygathering places like the kitchen andfamily room. As such, space devotedto formal home offices and dens are
falling to the wayside. Instead of aformal home office, more new homesare incorporating a small spacedevoted to home management,known as “pocket offices.” Thesepocket offices may be anywhere,even included in a large pantry. Theyalso might be tucked away near thekitchen or family great room. Mostpeople today are mobile with theirelectronics and home office itemsanyway so they might not need asbig of space to spread out and a“pocket office” may suffice.
2. Tucked away relax spots.Window seats and alcoves areincreasing in new homes becausethey don’t take up much space butcan still provide some private time.
3. Master laundry rooms.Laundry rooms are being added ontothe master bedroom’s walk-in closetfor added convenience.
4. “Shadow” units. As morefamilies live together under one roof,“shadow” units are increasing inpopularity in new single-familyhomes. These units may be builtalongside a home and operate as aseparate living unit accessedthrough a door from the home’s mainfloorplan. Shadow units may alsoinclude homes that come with atleast two master suites, such as onelocated on the ground floor and oneupstairs.
5. Rectangular home designs.Rectangular home designs areincreasing in popularity becausethey are more cost-effective to build.The trend was once grand, multipleroof lines. But to make rectangulardesigns appealing, these homesmay have two windows in a cornerwith mitered glass to allowunobstructed views and light to flowin, according to NAHB. Or thesehomes might mix exterior materials,such as with metal, wood, and stoneto give the home a more modernlook.
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
RENEWALS |
JANUARY 10
BOARD MEETING
12 NOON
EPAB OFFICE
JANUARY 18-20
SPRING HOME SHOW
CIVIC CENTER
JANUARY 18-21
NAHB MEETINGS
LAS VEGAS NEVEDA
JANUARY 22-24
INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS’
SHOW
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
FEBRUARY 14
BOARD MEETING
11:00
GENERAL MEETING
12:00
EL PASO CLUB
FEBRUARY 20
RALLY DAY
AUSTIN, TX
FEBRUARY 21 & 22
TAB MEETINGS
AUSTIN, TX
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I am humbled by the AssociateMember of the Year award that Iwas presented with at theinstallation. Holy Smokes. When Isaw Burt Blacksher and LarryPatton from WestStar Bank Ithought they were there torepossess something from me, butinstead it turns out Ray asked themto help us celebrate and Burt dothe presentation. I want to thankthem both for being there andtaking time out for the event.
The award is such a nicerecognition but the work I perform
is no more than so many others dofor the association. I want you toknow that I am looking forward topresenting this award to you. Howcan I do that? By you coming tohelp us with our association’sevents and helping in ways thatyou can. When you do that then theassociation leadership notices andI can call out your name. Simple?You bet. I’ll be looking for you.
As the holidays are upon us I’dlike to thank you and wish eachmember the best. I want to thankFrank Arroyos for his leadership
and I look forward to working withEdmundo. We have a lot to do andonly a few months to do it in. Let’swork together and get it done. Getready for two big events coming upin January: the Spring Home Showat the Civic Center and theInternational Builders Show in LasVegas. Questions about either ofthese? Ask, and we’ll get you theanswers. Until then, MerryChristmas and Happy New Year.See you in 2013.