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an active role in working directly with City entities like
SAWS, CPS and the City of San Antonio. When you have
a relationship with the various entities within the City, it
helps our voice be heard when decisions are made at the
City level that will negatively impact the cost of housing.
GSABA also stays engaged with our elected officials at the
local and state levels. GSABA supports council members
that support our industry by holding fundraisers and
staying connected with them.
Although I have many reasons for being a member, I
narrowed it down to “My Top 3”. The third reason why I am thankful for being a member
of GSABA is because of the Annual Thanksgiving Military
My first reason, and likely the most popular reason
for GSABA members, is the networking opportunity you Luncheon. The luncheon, hosted by Building Believers
have with your membership. I am willing to bet that and Agora Ministries, takes place the week before
GSABA is one of the best Associations in San Antonio Thanksgiving. Roughly 200-300 cadets from Lackland
that provides multiple platforms to network with other Air Force Base travel in busses to the GSABA building to
industry professionals. I am referring to monthly network enjoy a home cooked Thanksgiving lunch provided by
mixers, training classes for building codes and OSHA the members of the Association. This event is so amazing
safety, Battle of the Builders, Fishing Tournament, Summit to be a part of because of the energy in the room and the
Awards, Chili Cook-Off, Skeet Shoot and the list goes on. smiles on the young men and women’s faces. This one event
Other networking opportunities include councils to be makes my membership with GSABA worth every penny.
involved in like the Sales and Marketing Council (SMC)
and the Young Professionals Leadership Council (YPLC).
All of these events and councils provide a way for you to
build relationships that will benefit you personally and
professionally.
The second reason why I value my GSABA membership
is easily summed up as Government Affairs. GSABA plays

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