Simeri’s was the location of our June Associates Council meeting – believe it or not, but we had our best attendance of the year – I wonder why? The weather was good, the company was better, Jay Mummy told me the beer was cold, and it was good to meet with fellow HBA members just to socialize.  We had several guests, and I hope they will become part of our Associates Council, as we can always use more good people!

More information will be coming next month regarding our Fall meeting schedule.

Another great opportunity to meet and greet our fellow HBA members is our annual Golf Outing. This is one of our best attended events, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Juday Creek on July 22nd.  Call the HBA office for more information, or to sign up.  There are still morning and afternoon tee times available.

As always, if you have any questions about Associates Council, please call me. I would be happy to talk to you.  My phone number is (574) 295-9500.  My email address is bhousand@tha-benefits.com.

Brian Housand, 2008 Associates Council Chairperson
Tom Housand and Associates

Associates News Briefs:

M.B.T, Inc’s new representative is Fred Beron.  Fred replaces Dave Chimel who retired May 31, 2008.  We all wish him well.

BRIAN LEVAN OF WNDU –TV correct phone number is 284-3177 and fax is 284-3115.

This was the month for weddings.  TOM GARMAN’S son David was married June 12, in Las Vegas. David and his lovely bride Sandy will make their home on the east coast.  CHERYL SEITZ’S son Shawn Summe was married in Savannah, June 7. Shawn and Karla will be living in Savannah.  They  both work for the Savannah College of Art & Design.

Several e-mail changes, so please change your directories: TOM GARMAN-GARMAN ELECTRIC, tomgarman@garmanelectric.com, KAREN JOHNSON-MICHIANA HOUSE & HOME, kjohnson2@the-papers.com, KAREN LEWIS-EDGEWATER BANK, KLEWIS@edgewaterbank.com

ALLEGRO AUDIO VIDEO address and email should be 30561 Old US 20 W. Suite D, Elkhart, IN 46514. E-mail should be jwesco@AllegroForLife.com.

Take a look at the SPIKE CLUB; you’ll see we added a member BRIAN HOUSAND of TOM HOUSAND and ASSOCIATES with 7 spikes.  ANDY PLACE Sr. has moved up to the ROYAL SPIKE level.   Great job—keep up the good work.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE:  One- second floor office is available for lease in the HBA Office building.  Utilities are included.  Reasonable rent. Call the HBA office for details    
258-0411.

CUSTOM AWNING  have a new address and phone numbers. 1251 Third St, Osceola, IN 46561. Phone 574-674-5900 or 1-877-287-8862 and fax 574-674-5959.