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The Road Runner*March 2017 Number 671
Offi cial Publication of
TEXAS HARDWARE BOOSTERS CLUB“BOOSTING THE HARDWARE INDUSTRY SINCE 1935”
HEADQUARTERS
601 De La Cruz, Weatherford, TX. 76085Phone: (817) 596-0093
Fax: (817) 596-0093
*Name registered in U.S. Patent Offi ce
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THBC/TWHA ConventionMoody Gardens Hotel
June 8-11, 2017
O� cersBill Smith, PresidentTom Page, 1st Vice PresidentSteven Mullen, 2nd Vice PresidentGene Smithwick, Secretary/Treasurer
Executive CommitteeDonnie O’Malley, ChairmanTerri Flores Bradon MartinDenny Red� eld
Advisory BoardDarren Seagers
Convention Committees
Thursday NightDarren Seagers
Friday EventsDonnie O’MalleySteven MullenBrandon Martin
Saturday NightTerri FloresDarren Seagers
GolfGene Smithwick
Tabletop ConferenceTom Page
Sgt. At ArmsMark Lucy
HospitalityTerri FloresMark LucyBrandon Martin
Welcome Back to the Gulf Coastand Beautiful Galveston
Th e TWHA/THBC groups have been to Moody Gardens before but it has been several years. Th ere have been many changes and there is a lot more to see at Moody Gardens. With the Group Attractions Pass you will have unlimited access to the Rainforest, Aquarium, Palm Beach, 3D Th eater, 4D Th eater, Sponge Bob Interactive Exhibit, and the Discovery Pyramid for the entire stay. Th e Boosters have an exciting weekend planned for you. A water park has also been added which is just accross the parking lot from Moody Gardens. Th ere is a place on the registration form to check if you would like a Moody Gardens Attractions Pass. Only registered guests will be allowed at all events including the hospitality room.
Gene SmithwickSecretary/Treasurer
Texas Wholesale Hardware Association 201 W. Main, Llano, TX 78643
Member Firms & Buyers Responsibilities
Wayne Lueckenhoff Vice President Purchasing
Phone 913-367-1250 Ext 173Fax 913-367-0667
Email [email protected]
Mark Mikkelson - Building Materials, Hardware, ElectricalMark Jackson - Plumbing, Hand Tools
John Gray - Paint Sundries, Caulks, HVACSarah Lee - Paint, Exterior Stains, Power Tools, Locks
Steve Kagin - Lawn & Garden, Automotive, Farm/Ranch
P. O. Box 2008 * 504 E. 44th St.Lubbock, TX 79408
Phone: 806-747-3201 • Gene Becknell • Ron Chandler • Don Walker • Fax: 806-744-9424
Buyers: Ron Chandler - Farm Equipment, Tillage Tools, Pat Heath - Fasteners, Plumbing, Chemicals. James Gibson - Hardware, Hand Tools, Lawn & Garden Don Walker - Hydraulics, Drive Line Comp, Trailer & Shop Equipment.
201 West Main
Llano, TX 78643Phone: 325-247-4141 • John Buttery • William. Buttery • Fax: 325-247-3090
Buyers: Clinton Lang - Heavy Goods (Fencing, etc.), Electrical,Jimmy Hoerster - Lawn & Garden, Housewares, Sporting Goods, Fasteners, Paint & Paint Sundries,
Gerald Tuckness - Tools, Plumbing, Coney Hanley - Paint, Tools, Sporting Goods
210 McBride Lane
Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9153Phone: 361-289-0200 • George Finley • John Grey • Fax: 361-289-0302
Buyer: Richard Cole & John Grey - Power & Hand Tools, Farm & Ranch, Paint & Sundries, L & G Electrical, Plumbing
Houston
P.O. Box 12847Houston, TX 77217
Phone: 713.644.1495 • Fax: 713.644.3167
P. O. Box 3945 * 6900 Woolworth RoadShreveport, LA 71133-3945
E-Mail Address: [email protected]: 318-682-8000 • Kenny Beauvais, President • Fax: 318-686-8550
Buyers: Billy Stapleton- V.P. Merchandising
Stefanie Quebedeaux - Plumbing & Housewares David Lee - Merchandising Manager, Paint & Sundries, Hand & Power Tools
Chad Pierce - Lawn & Garden, Farm & Ranch, Sporting Goods, AutomotiveBilly Fuller - V.P. Building Materials, Builders Hardware
William Barbara - Electrical, Hardware
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122nd Annual ConventionTEXAS WHOLESALE HARDWARE ASSOCIATION
AND82nd Annual Convention
TEXAS HARDWARE BOOSTERS CLUBJune 8-11,2017
Moody GardensGalveston, TX
Calendar of Events � ursday, June 8, 2017
Registration in Lobby 3:00 – 5:00 PMReception at the Viewfi nders Terrace
Friday, June 9, 2017
Golf - 8:00 AM - Moody Gardens Golf Course6:00 - 10:00 PM - Cookout at Texas Aviation Hall of Fame
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Table Top Conference Hotel 2:00 – 3:30 PMTHBC/TWHA Meetings 3:30 – 4:00 PM
General Session 4:00 – 4:30 PMDinner/Awards 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Special Note� e Hospitality Room will only be open when there is not a group event going on.
We want everyone to enjoy the group events. We will have a schedule in the next Road Runner.
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Saturday Night Sponsors
Please help sponsor the convention.
Diamond Sponsor $1500Will receive a plaque with your company name and level of sponsorship
Free link to Texas Hardware website for fi ve yearsSign with your company name and level of sponsorship at all events
Gold Sponsor $1000 Will receive a plaque with your company name and level of sponsorship
Free link to Texas Hardware website for one year Sign with your company name and level of sponsorship at all events
Silver Sponsor $500Will receive a plaque with your company name and level of sponsorship
Sign with your company name and level of sponsorship at all events
Bronze Sponsor $250Will receive a plaque with your company name and level of sponsorshi
If you would like to buy a link to our website for your company the cost $100 per year.
All sponsors will be recognized on Saturday night both verbally and also you will be presented with a plaque with your company name on it and level of sponsorship.
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Hotel ReservationInformation
For Reservations Call 800.582.4673.
Room block is under Texas Wholesale Hardware Booster Association
Rate is: $199 for general rooms this rate is good till May 18, 2017.
