The Road Runner* March 2013 Number 664. Official Publication of TEXAS HARDWARE BOOSTERS CLUB BOOSTING THE HARDWARE INDUSTRY SINCE 1935 HEADQUARTERS

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1 * March 2013 Number 664 Official Publication of TEXAS HARDWARE BOOSTERS CLUB BOOSTING THE HARDWARE INDUSTRY SINCE 1935 HEADQUARTERS 601 De La Cruz, Weatherford, TX Phone: (817) Fax: (817) *Name registered in U.S. Patent Office

2 THBC/TWHA Convention JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa June 22-24, 2013 Officers Mike Rickett, President Scott Raffell, 1st Vice President Brian Wolfe, 2nd Vice President Gene Smithwick, Sec./Treas. Executive Committee Tom Bollenbacher, Chairman Shawn Becker David Ozment Bob McKinney Advisory Board John Hennen, Chairman Jack Brown Bill Smith Donnie O Malley Convention Committees Saturday Night Donnie O Malley Sunday Night Brian Wolfe Bill Smith Monday Night David Ozment Jack Brown Golf Gene Smithwick Tabletop Conference Bob McKinney Tom Bollenbachen Let s Head for the Hills After a great event at the Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop and enjoying the natural beauty of the property, the TWHA/THBC will be coming back June We will be heading to the JW Marriott Hill Country Resort and Spa. I am very excited about this year s convention along with all of the events and wonderful things offered at this fantastic hotel. The JW Marriott is the host golf course to the Valero Open of which our gofl participants will be playing a TPC course where the Pros actually play. They have a pool facility that is rivaled by most water parks. On a beautiful hilltop Northwest of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country we promise a weekend of fun, fellowship, and of course relaxation from our busy lives. I look forward to seeing everyone there. THBC/TWHA Events Saturday Schnabel Park - traditional Steak Cookout pool - a day of rest and relaxation Sunday Evening - tour & dinner in the Long Horn Caverns Monday Morning - Table Top Conference Monday JW Marriott - Denim & Diamonds Banquet Mike Rickett President THBC 2012 Sgt. At Arms Mark Lucy Hospitality Shawn Becker Tom Bollenbacher Page 2

3 r Hello to all TWHA Members & Friends, Spring is just about here which means it is time to get ready for our annual TWHA convention. The Convention serves as a chance to discuss the events and status of the Hardware Industry as it affects us all as vendors and distributors, in a changing economy, in a relaxed atmosphere. It is also a great opportunity for us to get together, relax, and enjoy time with our family and friends. Last year s event was a fantastic get together at the Lost Pines Resort in Bastrop, Texas. Everyone had a great time and went home looking forward to this year. This year s event will be at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa North of San Antonio, Texas. It will be held June It will start with our traditional Steak Cookout on Saturday night. Sunday s dinner will be held in the caves of the beauriful Longhorn Caverns in Marble Falls, just a short distance away. It is a wonderful resort in the Hill Country. Please visit the website listed below. I look forward to seeing you all there. Richard Cole, Sr. President TWHA Page 3

4 Texas Wholesale Hardware Association1 Ballybunion Court Amarillo, TX Member Firms & Buyers Responsibilities 223 South 5th Street Atchison, KS Phone: Fax: Chuck Short Steve Downs Sr. VP Purchasing Wayne Luekenhoff - Merchandise Manage Mark Mikkelson - Paint and Building Materials Mark Jackson - Tools and Plumbing Aaron Walden - Paint and paint sundries Steve Kagin - Lawn & Garden, Automotive HVAC Farm/Ranch P. O. Box 2008 * 504 E. 44th St. Lubbock, TX Phone: Gene Becknell Ron Chandler Don Walker Fax: Buyers: Ron Chandler - Farm Equipment, Tillage Tools, Pat Heath - Fasteners, Plumbing, Chemicals. James Gibson - Hardware, Hand Tools, Lawn & Garden DonWalke - Hydraulics, Drive Line Comp, Trailer & Shop Equipment. 201 West Main Llano, TX Phone: John Buttery William. Buttery Fax: Buyers: Clinton Lang - Heavy Goods (Fencing, etc.), Electrical. Jimmy Hoerster - Lawn & Garden, Housewares, Sporting Goods, Fasteners, Paint & Paint Sundries. Gerald Tuckness - Tools, Plumbing.

5 210 McBride Lane Corpus Christi, TX Phone: George Finley John Grey Fax: Buyer: John Grey -Power & Hand Tools, Farm & Ranch, Paint & Sundries, L & G Electrical, Plumbing 8300 Tewantin Drive Houston, TX Address: SCASHI@Handyhardware.com Phone: Ken Harvey-V.P Sales Fax: Mickey Schulte V.P. Purchasing & Marketing John Newell- Senior Product Manager, Automotive Lawn & Garden Fasteners Jonathan Patterson-Product Manager, Hand & Power Tools, Fred Flis- Product Manager, Plumbing-Jonathan Vacek, Product Manager-Commodity Hardware & Automotive, Seasonal, Appliances, Electrical Cathy Fulford, Product Manager-Home Improvements, Paint, Paint Sundries, Office Supply P. O. Box 3945 * 6900 Woolworth Road Shreveport, LA Address: sales@hdwinc.com Phone: Kenny Beauvais, President Fax: Buyers: Billy Stapleton- V.P. Merchandising Tim McGee - Plumbing & Electrical Gary Kirk - Merchandising Manager, Paint & Sundries, Hand & Power Tools, House Wares & Hardware Patrick Beauvais - Lawn & Garden, Farm & Ranch, Sporting Goods, Hardware James Coglan V.P. Building Materials Page 5

6 118th Annual Convention TEXAS WHOLESALE HARDWARE ASSOCIATION AND 78th Annual Convention TEXAS HARDWARE BOOSTERS CLUB June 22-24, 2013 JW Marriott San Antonio, TX Calendar of Events Saturday, June 22, 2013 Registration in Lobby: 3:00 PM 5:30 PM Saturday Night Schnabel Park Sunday, June 23, 2013 Sunday Longhorn Cavern Dinner & Tour Monday, June 24, 2013 Table Top Conference: 7:00-9:30 AM THBA/ TWHA meetings: 9:30-10:00 AM General Session: 10:00 AM-10:30 PM Monday Golf Tournament (JW Marriott): 12:00 AM Monday Night Denim & Diamonds Banquet 6:00-9:00 PM Page 6

7 Monday Night Sponsors Please help sponsor our Monday night prizes; we will be giving away lots of cash and prizes, so we need your support. Diamond Sponsor $1500 Will receive a plaque with your company name and level of sponsorship Free link to Texas Hardware website for five years Sign 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 $500 Will 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 $250 Will 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 Monday night both verbally and also you will be presented with a plaque with your company name on it and level of sponsorship. Page 7

8 Two new ways to sponsor this year Please help sponsor our Monday night prizes; we will be giving away lots of cash and prizes, so we need your support. #1 $5,000 Longhorn Cavern s Dinner & Cave Tour Sunday, June 23 Sponsor will be recognized as being sponsor of this event and will be allowed to promote their products at the event. #2 $3,000 Poolside Cabana Event Sponsor Sunday, June 23 One Cabana Drink Tickets/Light Snacks Sponsor will be recognized and allowed to promote sponsor s products. Page 8