We, at HBAG, are looking forward to 2015 with great enthusiasm and tremendous optimism yet mindful of the challenges that face our industry and membership. As part of our strategic planning process, we have made some substantial improvements to our sponsorship program. Our 2015 Sponsorship Program offers an extensive menu of opportunities and features value-added benefits unmatched in the marketplace.

Investing your marketing dollars in the HBAG's Sponsorship program is truly a smart business decision! In addition to the benefits detailed within your own customized package, sponsors have direct access to key industry leaders throughout the state. And, the bottom line is simply that our sponsors enjoy the highest level of visibility connected to the industry's most important and prestigious events directed specifically to your target audience!

As you know, the HBAG's mission is to create an environment in which our membership can conduct business in an effective and profitable manner while offering services and benefits that assist our members in achieving the highest level of professionalism and productivity. To achieve the goals associated with our mission, especially in the regulatory and legislative arenas, the HBAG must rely on the financial support and volunteer involvement of our membership. With that said, please know that your investment in our Corporate Sponsorship Program is also an investment in the future your own business and of the housing industry!! With the knowledge that the HBAG Sponsorship Program is mutually beneficial, you can be confident that our top priority is to ensure that you receive maximum exposure and recognition.

On behalf of the Senior Officers, I invite you to review the exciting collection of sponsorship opportunities on these attached pages. Our Executive Vice President, Kelly Lass is available to review the specific sponsorship opportunities and associated benefits as well as to assist you by customizing a sponsorship package to maximize your return on investment.

Thank you for your membership and support of the HBAG. Let's make it a great year!

Sincerely,

Ted Noe

Roy E. Wendt, age 67 of Snellville, GA, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ruth Wendt (nee Stuecher) and sister, Erika Turinsky (nee Wendt). Roy is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Patricia Wendt; sons, Erich (Analisa) Wendt and Toby (Amie) Wendt; grandchildren, Brady, Mackenzie and Ava Wendt; brothers in law, Jack Turinsky and Jim (Carol) Simmons; niece, Rebecca Turinsky; and beloved friend, Jill Wyatt. Roy was a graduate of Kent State University, after which he served 6 years in the US Army Reserve. He went on to form Wendt Builders, Inc. where Roy became a pioneer in the Atlanta Housing Market, serving as Chairman of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Senior Housing Council, Board of Directors and State Director for the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Roy was also a member of the Gwinnett County Technical School Advisory Board and was featured in Builder Magazine several times. Roy received numerous accolades throughout his career including, Builder of the Year Atlanta Homebuilders Gwinnett County Chapter, Boral Brick Builder of the year and Roy spoke at Harvard University. While Roy spent many hours growing his company, he always made time for his friends and family. He coached numerous soccer teams, drove his boys to doctors' appointments and vacationed with family and friends every year at Grandview Lodge Resort in Canada. Roy was an avid fisherman and would travel to all corners of the continent to catch any fish that was biting. Golf was another favorite pastime, whether at Father's Day rounds with his sons, weekly tournaments with the Home Builders League at Summit Chase CC or golfing trips to Biloxi with friends. Roy's personality was eternally positive and it spread to all those he was around. A constant joker and having never met a stranger, Roy was always making new acquaintances, sometimes in the most unexpected situations. Roy brought love and support to all he knew and he will be dearly missed.

The Funeral Service to honor the Life of Roy E. Wendt will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Tom M. Wages, Snellville Chapel. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 1, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Those desiring may make donations to the  American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK, 73123-1718.

Condolences may be viewed or sent to www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, "A Family Company" Snellville Chapel 770-979-3200, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.