Buford Chandler was declared winner of the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia's fund-raising drawing for a Harley Davidson motorcycle.

The gathering which featured the drawing for the motorcycle was held at the Griffin Kiwanis Fairground. A reverse drawing was held to determine the winner of the Harley Davidson “Fat Boy.”

A country band, “Double Barrel,” performed at the event.

Also at the meeting, a special presentation was made by Jeff Betsill, association president, to show the organization's appreciation for the work done since fall of 1997 by Robin Keesal, who has served during since that time as the association's executive officer.

Ms. Keesal has been named field representative for Region D of the National Association of Home Builders. The states in Region D include Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Nebraska.

The Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia, which serves builders in Fayette, Coweta, Spalding, Heard and Meriwether Counties, currently has around 410 members. More information about the association can be obtained by calling the association office at 770-716-7109.