Note to Readers: This is combined edition of the TBA Weekly Report for the weeks of November 24 and December 1, 2014. The Report returns on December 8, 2014 as a Monday morning e-mail to members and posting at tallyba.com. 

Special Announcement: TBA’s annual Don “Smokey” Young Memorial Golf Tournament was rained out on November 17 and has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 9 at the Golden Eagle Country Club. Major sponsors for the event are Thomas County Federal (lunch), Prime Meridian (breakfast), and Nichiha (putting contest) plus Hole Sponsors Air Control Heating and Cooling, Capelouto Termite & Pest Control, Capital City Bank, Hi-Tech System, Inc., James D A Holley & Co., CPAs, James Hardie Building Products, Lifestyle Flooring, Perkins Electric, Pro-Build, Seminole Trusses, Smith Thompson Shaw Minacci and Colon, PA, Sunshine Savings Bank, and Talquin Portable Restrooms.  

TBA Will Announce 2014 Top Achievers
At December 4 Installation/Awards Event

One of TBA’s biggest events of the year is on the immediate horizon as the 2014 Installation/Awards Banquet is set for Thursday, December 4, at the Hotel Duval. In addition to the installation officers – where Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS, of Persica Homes turns the reins of the Presidency over to Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS, of Alan Weekley Homes – the event includes the announcement of TBA’s top achievers for 2014, including Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year, President’s Award, and the Hall of Fame inductee. The evening begins with a reception at 6 pm followed by dinner at 7 pm and the program at 8 pm. The event is sponsored by the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-tba-awardsinstallation-banquet-tickets-9246102341.  

Asbury, Gilbert Slated to Become
New TBA Senior Officers for 2015

Two Tallahassee Builders Association stalwarts – Thomas Asbury, Jr. of Premier Fine Homes and CPA Matt Gilbert of James D A Holley & Co. – have been nominated to become the newest Senior Officers of TBA in 2015, according to Nominating Committee Chairman Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS, of Shane Y. Lambert Construction. Asbury, who has starred with the Parade of Homes™, is slated for the Secretary post while Gilbert, who lent his expertise to TBA’s Transition Committee that has established a new administrative structure for the association, is projected in the Third Vice President role. The membership will vote on the entire slate of 2015 officers and directors at the December 4, 2014 Installation/Awards Dinner at the Hotel Duval. Lambert, who was joined on the Nominating Committee by David Perkins, CIP, CAPS, of Perkins Electric, and President Masoud Karimipour, CIP CAPS, of Persica Homes, presented the entire slate (with the exception of one pending builder director position) as follows:

President:  Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS
First Vice President: Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS
Second Vice President: Vicki O'Neil (City Gas)
Treasurer: Bill Kimberl, CIP, CAPS
Secretary: Thomas Asbury, Jr.
Third Vice President: Matt Gilbert (James D A Holley & Company, CPAs)
Immediate Past President: Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS
Immediate Past Second Vice President: David Perkins, CIP, CAPS

Builder Directors:
Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS; Jane Conn; H.R. "Sonny" Phillips, CAPS
Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS;  Jerry McFarland, CIP
Ex-Officio Builder Directors
Ed Dion, CIP, CAPS; Pat Gridley; John Koelemij; Karen Koelemij, CAPS; Robert Parrish; Stan Derzypolski, CIP, CAPS; Mark Worley, CIP, CAPS, GMB; Mark Trudeau, CIP, CAPS

Associate Directors
Bobby Dollar (Appliance Consultants); Garth Easton (Pro-Build); Philip Pomeroy (Prime Meridian Bank)
Deborah McClellan (Hancock Bank); Mike Roberts (Roberts Sand Company)

Ex-Officio Associate Directors
Doug Barkley, P.E. (Barkley Consulting Engineers); Drexal Harris (Baker-Harris Insurance); Lynn Wollschlager (Carpet One); Larisa Kuleshova (City Gas)

Builders Present Showcase Home
As Holiday Boost for Toys-for-Tots

This holiday season, the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is offering a special gift to the community… a beautiful Showcase Home where visitors will have the opportunity to make donations to Toys-for-Tots just in time for Christmas. Built by Premier Fine Homes, the 3,000-square-foot home in the beautiful Buckhead community (off Centerville Road three miles north of Capital Circle) will be open from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. In addition to highlighting the latest in new-home products and services, the 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is the drop-off point for toys for children who otherwise may not enjoy Christmas cheer. “Our goal is to fill up the garage with toys,” said Thomas Asbury, Jr., Director of Operations for Premier’s residential division. “We know the community will respond to bring joy to the lives of children during the holidays.” TBA President Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS of Persica Homes says the association’s Board of Directors will donate 15 bicycles to Toys-for-Tots in conjunction with the Showcase Home. Asbury said the home features the best of cutting-edge trends provided by some of the TBA’s leading building suppliers and specialty contractors. In addition, Jeff Doxsee, an exclusive sales representative of Premier Homes and the 2014 President of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors®, has announced that TBR will assist TBA in collecting toys for the Showcase Home.   

2015 Parade of Homes™ Kicks Off
With Builders, Sponsors Welcomed

Planning for TBA’s 2015 Parade of Homes™ is well underway thanks to a hard-working Committee chaired by Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS of Capital City Builders. The Committee’s current focus is encouraging builders to enter a home or homes in the Parade, which runs the weekends of May 9-10 and May 16-17, 2015. The other priority is lining up sponsors. Early sponsor commitments (in alphabetical order) are Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants, Capital City Bank, Centennial Bank, City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility, Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), Hancock Bank, Perkins Electric, Prime Meridian Bank, Superlube Auto Service, and Tallahassee State Bank. The deadline for builders to earn the early-bird discount is January 15, 2015, which is also the date of TBA’s first general membership meeting of 2015 at the Holiday Inn & Suites at I-10 and North Monroe. The Parade is generally considered the most powerful marketing tool that a builder can use, consistently resulting in large numbers of buyers and prospects for new homes. Once again this year, Homes & Land Magazine of Tallahassee will be producing the official Parade of Homes publication. The Parade of Homes Award Banquet is Thursday evening, May 14, 2015. For information on entering or sponsoring, see the forms listed under News at tallyba.com or call Parade Sponsorship Chairman David Perkins, CIP, CAPS of Perkins Electric at 251-7600. The next Parade of Homes Committee meeting is Tuesday, December 2, 2014. All Parade meetings are generously hosted by Hancock Bank at their Mahan Drive location.

Note: The Member Spotlight will return December 8, 2014 with a profile of Nichiha’s Jeff Knauf and December 15, 2014 with Susan and Katie Grabowski of the Tallahassee Kitchen Center.   

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 -- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer  

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DOUG BARTON, CIP, CAPS
Barton Construction



MASOUD
KARIMIPOUR, CIP, CAPS
Persica Homes

MIKE ROBERTS
Roberts Sand Company

THOMAS ASBURY, JR.
Premier Fine Homes

BOBBY DOLLAR
Appliance Consultants

JERRY McFARLAND, CIP
James McFarland Builders

Hard Hat Happy Hour, Annual Meeting
Set for This Thursday at Floorida Floors

At its beautiful 12,000-square-foot showroom and design center, Floorida Floors will host TBA’s next Hard Hat Happy Hour this Thursday evening (November 20, 2014) from 5:30 pm to 7 pm and the event includes TBA’s Annual General Membership Meeting at 6 pm. The purpose of the brief meeting is to officially present TBA’s 2014-2015 officers and directors to the membership, along with the 2015 budget. Warren Weeks, Marias Leon and our friends at Floorida Floors are rolling out the red carpet for TBA members, showcasing products at their 1110 Capital Circle NE location from Shaw Carpets, Florida Tile, Crossville, Bedrosian Tile, and Hansie vinyl and laminated flooring, among others. There will be beer, wine and snacks plus drawings for two $100 gift cards… one from Outback and one from Bass Pro Shop. Looking ahead to next year, mark your calendar for the January 29, 2015 Hard Hat Happy Hour being hosted by Tallahassee State Bank. 
 

TBA Will Announce 2014 Top Achievers
At December 4 Installation/Awards Event

One of TBA’s biggest events of the year is on the immediate horizon as the 2014 Installation/Awards Banquet is set for Thursday, December 4, at the Hotel Duval. In addition to the installation officers – where Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS, of Persica Homes turns the reins of the Presidency over to Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS, of Alan Weekley Homes – the event includes the announcement of TBA’s top achievers for 2014, including Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year, President’s Award, and the Hall of Fame inductee. The evening begins with a reception at 6 pm followed by dinner at 7 pm and the program at 8 pm. The event is sponsored by the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-tba-awardsinstallation-banquet-tickets-9246102341.
 

2015 Parade of Homes™ Kicks Off
With Builders, Sponsors Welcomed

Planning for TBA’s 2015 Parade of Homes™ is well underway thanks to a hard-working Committee chaired by Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS of Capital City Builders. The Committee’s current focus is encouraging builders to enter a home or homes in the Parade, which runs the weekends of May 9-10 and May 16-17, 2015. The other priority is lining up sponsors. Early commitments are in from Gold-level sponsor Prime Meridian Bank and Silver-level sponsor Bobby Dollar Appliances Consultants. The deadline for builders to earn the early-bird discount is January 15, 2015, which is also the date of TBA’s first general membership meeting of 2015 at the Holiday Inn & Suites at I-10 and North Monroe. The Parade is generally considered the most powerful marketing tool that a builder can use, consistently resulting in large numbers of buyers and prospects for new homes. Once again this year, Homes & Land Magazine of Tallahassee will be producing the official Parade of Homes publication. The Parade of Homes Award Banquet is Thursday evening, May 14, 2015. For information on entering or sponsoring, see the forms listed under News at tallyba.com or call Parade Sponsorship Chairman David Perkins, CIP, CAPS of Perkins Electric at 251-7600. The next Parade of Homes Committee meeting is Tuesday, December 2, 2014. All Parade meetings are generously hosted by Hancock Bank at their Mahan Drive location.
 
 

Member Spotlight

Norbord’s David Lewis Solid Source Of Green Building Info and Insights The term “expert” gets used somewhat loosely these days but certainly not in the case of David Lewis, the Marketing Manager for Norbord Industries, Inc. Based in Orlando, Lewis is an engineer and TBA member who travels the Southeast teaching builders and construction-related professionals how to use OSB in ways that enhance energy efficiency and lower utility costs. Lewis was in Tallahassee last week to sponsor the monthly meeting of the TBA Green Building Council chaired by Jane Conn of ES Green & Company. “David is a tremendous source of information and insights on Green building,” says Conn. Prior to joining Norbord, Lewis spent 15 years with the American Plywood Association. During his presentation at TBA, Lewis focused on TallWall®, the company’s 4X10 and 4X9 OSB wall sheathing that features a 38 percent increase in wall strength with lower labor costs, less waste, and a reduced wall air leakage. He also touched on Solarbord, the company’s radian barrier sheathing. Lewis covered issues related to materials and construction practices that meet code requirements for wind-damage resistance and the differences between plywood and OSB. For more information, visit the Norbord web site at www.norbord.com or email Lewis directly at .

 
Florida Home Builders Association
Offers New Health Care Exchange

Member Benefits, a national leader in private health insurance exchanges and benefits provider for associations, has been selected as the exclusive, endorsed provider of a private health insurance exchange for members of the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). This unique online source offers customized health benefit plans for individual FHBA members and employer group members of all sizes. With a full line of health insurance plans and other benefits, the exchange also provides an integrated and efficient shopping experience that utilizes decision support technology to help members choose the plan that best fits their needs. Member Benefits will work in a strategic partnership with FHB Insurance, the wholly-owned subsidiary of FHBA, to complement the current member insurance programs and better meet the insurance needs Florida’s construction industry. To access the exchange, FHBA members should go to https://fhba.memberbenefits.com. 
 

NAHB Blog: Consistent Message
Helps Get Attention of Realtors

“Builders Helping Builders” is an interactive blog post that allows National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) members to tap into the vast knowledge and experience of the entire membership in one convenient location. Each week, a new question – submitted by an NAHB member – is featured Monday Morning Briefing at http://www.nahb.org/publication_details.aspx?publicationID=774. A recent question was: I send Realtors promotions via mail and email all the time, but I haven’t really noticed a difference in buyer traffic. Is there a best, better, or tried-and-true way to get Realtors to pay attention to my promos and show my properties? One answer came from longtime sales and marketing expert S. Robert August, who responded: “Marketing to Realtors and real estate brokers is an important part of every marketing program regardless of the size or location of your community. Consistency of message is also important. Monthly eblasts and newsletters are essential to the entire campaign in addition to phone calls. Let these real estate brokers know that you are working with other real estate brokers and their companies. Include photos of real estate brokers receiving checks from your company. Pay commissions on the gross purchase price of your agreement. Create special events inviting all of the real estate brokers in your community. Do not invite a few real estate brokers from several offices. The others who have not been invited will boycott your community.” To ask a question about an home building-related challenges important to you, send an email to . 
 

Florida Home Builders Association
Names Rusty Payton Its New CEO

Rusty Payton, CAE, formerly the Chief Operating Officer of the Florida Dental Association (FDA), has been named the CEO/Chief Lobbyist for the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), effective January 1, 2015. He succeeds CEO/Executive Vice President Paul Thompson, who is becoming the Executive Officer of the Tallahassee Builders Association. Payton, who was honored this year as the Florida Society of Association Executives (FSAE) Executive Member of the Year for his professionalism and leadership, won a nationwide search for the top job at the 7,000-corporate-member statewide building industry association. He brings a wealth of experience, education and credentials to his new assignment. He originally joined FDA as a lobbyist in 1993 before moving into the Director of Government Affairs role and then, in 1997, into the COO position where he oversaw 16 employees and a $5 million annual budget. He holds a B.A. degree in political science from the University of West Florida and a Master's degree in business administration (MBA) from the University of North Alabama.
 

TBA’s 2014 Showcase Home Seeks
To Break Toys-for-Tots Record

Committed to providing high-quality lifestyle choices in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla and Jefferson counties, the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is proud to present its 2014 Showcase Home, built by Premier Fine Homes, and open to the public on the weekend of December 13-14 (10 am to 5 pm daily) in the Buckhead community off Centerville Road in Northeast Tallahassee. In addition to highlighting cutting-edge trends and products in today’s new homes, the 3,000-square-foot Showcase Home will serve the community as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots donations. TBA hopes visitors will fill up the Showcase Home garage with toys and its Board of Directors has committed to providing bikes that will enhance the holiday experience for many young people.
  
   
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 -- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
  

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Notes to Members: Be sure to save the date for TBA’s 2014 Installation/Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 4, at the Hotel Duval. The evening begins with a reception at 6 pm followed by dinner at 7 pm and the program at 8 pm. Sponsored by the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility, the event includes the installation of officers and announcement of the Builder of the Year, Associate of the Year, and TBA Hall of Fame Inductee for 2014. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased online at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2014-tba-awardsinstallation-banquet-tickets-9246102341.  

… in addition, note that the TBA Green Building Council meets for its monthly luncheon on Thursday (November 13) at 11:30 am at the Myers Park Community Room with Norbord as the sponsor and presenter. The luncheon is free to Green Council members and $10 for non-members. Norbord produces wood-based panels, including TallWall© OSB wall sheathing that provides significant reduction in air leakage. 
 
 

Just One Week Before Tee-Off
At TBA’s 2014 Golf Tournament

One week from today – on Monday, November 17, 2014 – TBA’s Annual Don “Smokey” Young Memorial Golf Tournament tees off at the Golden Eagle County Club. Golfers, teams, and sponsors can still sign up this week by using the registration form under News at tallyba.com or by calling Jacqueline Hill at the TBA office at 385-1414. Nichiha Fiber Cement is sponsoring the putting contest and Prime Meridian Bank is hosting the kickoff breakfast. Hole sponsors include Smith Shaw & Thompson, Perkins Electric, and Sunshine Savings Bank.
 

TBA Names Paul Thompson
As Its New Executive Officer

The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) has named longtime Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) CEO/Executive Vice President Paul M. Thompson, CAE, MIRM, as its new Executive Officer starting January 1, 2015. Thompson, who is resigning his FHBA position on December 31, 2014, spent 36 years with the 7,000-corporate-member state builders association and was elected to the Florida Housing Hall of Fame for his career contributions to the industry. FHBA has managed TBA under a contract for the past three years. As Executive Officer of TBA, Thompson will work with volunteer leaders and members on advocacy, special events such as the annual Parade of Homes™, and member and consumer education. Thompson is a graduate of the University of West Florida and holds an MBA from Florida State. His successor at FHBA is Rusty Payton, CAE, formerly with the Florida Dental Association. Payton’s title is CEO/Chief Lobbyist.
 
 

Member Spotlight

Vicki O’Neil and City Gas Provide Leadership and Support for TBA When it comes to associate members who make a difference at the Tallahassee Builders Association, Vicki O'Neil and the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility rise to the top of the list. Vicki has served on the TBA Board of Directors this year as Third Vice President and advances to Second Vice President – highest rank for an associate member at TBA – on December 4, 2014. She has worked with the Natural Gas Utility since 2008 and is responsible for natural gas sales and marketing as well as regulatory compliance issues. Before coming to the City of Tallahassee, Vicki served 15 years as the Chief of LP Gas Inspections for the State of Florida, responsible for the safety regulation and oversight of the state's propane industry. She sits on a number of industry committees within the Florida Natural Gas Association and the American Public Gas Association, and is an officer of the Big Bend Clean Cities Coalition. With her support, the Natural Gas Utility in 2015 will be entering its third year as a Platinum sponsor of TBA, with investments in the North Florida Home Show, the Parade of Homes, the Remodelers Showcase Awards, and the Awards Installation Banquet. The utility is also donating gas lights and a grille for an outdoor cooking area to the 2014 TBA Showcase Home being built by Premier Fine Homes in Buckhead. Vicki is proud of her team which includes business development representatives Larisa Kuleshova (commercial) and Deb Weir (residential) and the fact that 83 percent of the new construction in our area utilizes natural gas. "We enjoy our partnership with TBA and look forward to continuing it," said Vicki, who reminds builders to check out the natural gas rebate programs at www.talgov.com.

TBA Combines Its Annual Meeting
With Hard Hat Event November 20

At its beautiful 12,000-square-foot showroom and design center, Floorida Floors will host TBA’s next Hard Hat Happy Hour on Thursday evening, November 20, 2014 from 5:30 pm to 7 pm and the event will now include TBA’s Annual General Membership Meeting at 6 pm. The purpose of the brief meeting is to officially present TBA’s 2014-2015 officers and directors to the membership, along with the 2015 budget. Warren Weeks, Marias Leon and our friends at Floorida Floors are rolling out the red carpet for TBA members, showcasing products at their 1110 Capital Circle NE location from Shaw Carpets, Florida Tile, Crossville, Bedrosian Tile, and Hansie vinyl and laminated flooring, among others. There will be beer, wine and snacks plus drawing for two $100 gift cards… one from Outback and one from Bass Pro Shop. Looking ahead to next year, mark your calendar for the January 29, 2015 Hard Hat Happy Hour being hosted by Tallahassee State Bank. 
 

Leon Penny Sales Tax Passes While
Onerous Wakulla Ordinance Fails

It was generally a good day at the ballot box for TBA and the area’s business community last Tuesday as voters in Leon County passed the penny sales tax extension to fund Blueprint 2000 and Wakulla County voters rejected a local ordinance that would have created development nightmares. The sales tax extension will support some $800 million in infrastructure improvements and economic development initiatives over the next 20 years. The proposed Wakulla ordinance would have created regulatory barriers related to areas affected by so-called “Waters of the U.S.,” an EPA rule being promulgated under the Clean Water Act. Perhaps the biggest surprise of the election was Gwen Graham’s victory over two-term Florida Congressman Steve Southerland, who had the support of TBA and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Graham is the daughter of former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. 
 
 

TBA’s 2014 Showcase Home Seeks
To Break Toys-for-Tots Record

Committed to providing high-quality lifestyle choices in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla and Jefferson counties, the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is proud to present its 2014 Showcase Home, built by Premier Fine Homes, and open to the public on the weekend of December 13-14 (10 am to 5 pm daily) in the Buckhead community off Centerville Road in Northeast Tallahassee. In addition to highlighting cutting-edge trends and products in today’s new homes, the 3,000-square-foot Showcase Home will serve the community as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots donations. TBA hopes visitors will fill up the Showcase Home garage with toys and its Board of Directors has committed to providing bikes that will enhance the holiday experience for many young people.
  
   
 Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation
 -- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
  

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Note to Members: The TBA Golf Tournament originally scheduled for November 3, 2014 has been postponed to Monday, November 17, 2014 at Golden Eagle Country Club. Players and sponsors are encouraged to participate. See the registration form under News at tallyba.com. We apologize for any inconvenience and full refunds are available to players who registered for the original date and cannot play on the new date.
 
 

Penny Sales Tax Key Decision
For Leon County Voters Tuesday

TBA Nominating Committee Seeks
Candidates for 2015 Leader Positions

The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is looking for a few good men and women to be part of its leadership body. This year’s Nominating Committee is chaired by Past President Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS, of Shane Lambert Construction and Committee members are President Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS, of Persica Homes and David Perkins, CIP, CAPS, of Perkins Electric. TBA has two Senior Officer positions open in 2015: Third Vice President (which must be filled for an associate, or non-builder member) and Secretary (which must be a builder member). Traditionally, the Third VP advances to Second VP the following year and remains a Senior Officer for one more year as Immediate Past Second VP. The Secretary typically advances to Treasurer, First Vice President, then President. If you have an interest in these positions, or a seat on the Board of Directors, email Shane at and he will answer questions and arrange a full interview with the Nominating Committee.
 

Brian Will’s New Invention:
A SideArm Rack for Trucks

Members of the TBA Remodelers Council got a sneak preview last week of an exciting new product and couldn’t sign up fast enough to purchase it. A provisionally patented invention by TBA Past President Brian Will, CIP, CAPS, of New South Homes and his partner, Ken Kneipmann, the product is a SideArm Rack being marketed and manufactured by Wild Goose Industries, LLC. The innovative Rack twists, locks, and loads onto the side of a truck to easily haul large or unwieldy cargo and building materials. “Clamp-on or rack systems have not provided safe, viable options for builders,” said Will. “The SideArm Rack protects interior and exterior surfaces, deploys in seconds, loads and unloads easily, and is conveniently stored within the vehicle.” Will and Kneipmann answered questions about the product, which retails for $160. If you have an interest in a SideArm Rack for your vehicle, e-mail Will at .
 

Tallahassee Builders Association
Presents 2014 Showcase Home

Committed to providing high-quality lifestyle choices in Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla and Jefferson counties, the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) is proud to present its 2014 Showcase Home, built by Premier Fine Homes, and open to the public on the weekend of December 13-14 (10 am to 5 pm daily) in the Buckhead community off Centerville Road in Northeast Tallahassee. In addition to highlighting cutting-edge trends and products in today’s new homes, the 3,000-square-foot Showcase Home will serve the community as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots donations. TBA hopes visitors will fill up the Showcase Home garage with toys and its Board of Directors has committed to providing bikes that will enhance the holiday experience for many young people.
  

Welcome These New Members &
Support Them With Your Business

RAGZ Screen Printed Apparel,  Mike Rupp,   850-656-1223 Graphic Design, T-Shirt, Caps, Apparel, Embroidery, Ad Specialty (Sponsor Mark Worley)

Tammi Cummings Landscape Design, Tammi Cummings, 850-688-0526 Landscaping-Design, Landscaping  (Sponsor: Masoud Karimipour)
  
   
 Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation
 -- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
  

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