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TBA Weekly Report - October 27, 2014
Your Weekly Report from the Tallahassee Builders Association
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| Your Weekly Report from the Tallahassee Builders Association |
October 27, 2014 |
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Signup Now for TBA Golf Tourney
Set for November 3 at Golden Eagle
 The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) welcomes its members and their guests to participate in the association’s Annual Don “Smokey” Young Memorial Golf Tournament set for Monday, November 3, 2014 at the beautiful Golden Eagle Country Club. Once again, the always-popular event features breakfast, lunch, refreshments, awards and cash prizes... plus a great time with your TBA friends and associates. Click here for the registration form. Nichiha Fiber Cement is sponsoring the Putting Contest. Additional sponsorships are available. Golfers can register as part of a 4-member team ($400) or sign-up as an individual player ($125). Smokey Young was a former TBA member who died of cancer but his love of golf lives on in the hearts of many.
Remodelers Council to Hear News
Of a Creative Mobile Rack System
 TBA’s Remodelers Council, under the leadership of Chairman and TBA Past President Jerry McFarland, CIP, of James McFarland Builder, will meet for lunch on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 11:30 am at the TBA office (201 East Park Avenue) in downtown Tallahassee. In addition to a general discussion of the challenges presented in the award-winning projects of the 2014 TBA Remodelers Showcase Awards, participants will hear from TBA Past President Brian Will, CIP, CAPS, of New South Homes, who will share news of a creative mobile rack system (provisional patent) to transport extra-long materials that are too flexible to hang out of the back of a truck.
TBA’s Karen Koelemij Captures
FHBA’s Coveted ‘Eagle Award’
 TBA Past President Karen Koelemij of Orange State Construction has been honored with a 2014 “Eagle Award” by Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA) President Ron Lieberman. The award was presented at last week’s FHBA Fall Leadership Conference in Daytona Beach. At FHBA, Karen is a Life Director and has served in many leadership roles, including Area I Builder Vice President and Chair of the Bylaws Committee. She has also served as State Representative and Area V National Area Chairman of NAHB, drawing her more than 20 years of NAHB Board experience and her status as a Senior Life Director. “Karen consistently steps up to help FHBA, NAHB and the Tallahassee BA,” said Lieberman. During the conference, David Perkins, CIP, CAPS, of Perkins Electric was honored for his two years of service as FHBA Area I Associate Vice President. The FHBA Board of Directors elected Vicki O’Neil of the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility to succeed Perkins in the position. SEBC Chairman Ed Dion, CIP, CAPS, of Dion Builders, and 2012 Florida Remodeler of the Year Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS of Capital City Builders also participated in the FHBA conference.
Upcoming Hard Hat Happy Hours
November 20, 2014: Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Floorida Floors, 5:30 pm–7 pm
January 29, 2015: Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Tallahassee State Bank
| Member Spotlight |
TBA Builder Member Jerry Linder
Installed as New FHBA President
Jerry Linder, who owns the Tallahassee-based custom home building firm of Vintage Homes, has been installed was the 2014-2015 President of the Florida Home Builders  Association (FHBA). Linder also owns the St. Augustine-based JL Linder Group, Inc. He is a Past President of the state’s largest local builders’ association – Northeast Florida BA – and served FHBA as an Area II Builder Vice President on the Executive Committee as well as chairman of the Industry Issues Committee, a member of the Governmental Affairs Committee, and Board member of FHB Insurance (FHBI), the insurance and risk management arm of FHBA. At TBA, Linder’s Vintage Homes has entered award-winning custom homes in the TBA Parade of Homes at Persimmon Hill the past two years. Last year, Vintage was the builder of a Habitat for Humanity project in Tallahassee known as “The House That the House Built.” Linder coordinated the construction and the donations of materials and TBA support the project financially. “You can always count on Jerry,” says Lieberman. “He’s the type of person who sees a need and jumps right in and gets it done. He’s always there for FHBA and, no doubt, he’ll make a great President.” |
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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October 28, 2014
Membership Phone Blitz
2-4 pm, TBA Office
October 29, 2014
Remodelers
Council Luncheon
11:30 am, TBA Office
October 30, 2014
Fall Coastal
Window Tour
11:30 am – 3 pm
Pro-Build/Tallahassee
coastalwindowtour.com
November 3, 2014
TBA Golf Tournament
Golden Eagle
November 4, 2014
Parade of Homes
Committee
Hancock Bank
(Mahan Drive branch)
November 13, 2014
TBA Green
Building Council
Sponsored By Norbord
11:30 am, Myers
Park Community Room
November 14, 2014
Joint Meeting
TBA and Mortgage
Bankers of Tallahassee
6 pm – 8 pm
(location to be
announced)
November 20, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Floorida Floors
5:30 pm – 7 pm
December 4, 2014
TBA Installation/
Awards Banquet
Hotel Duval
December 11, 2014
TBA Green Building
Council Roundtable
Sponsored by
Gulf Eagle Supply
11:30 am, Myers Park
Community Room
December 13-14, 2014
TBA Showcase Home
Open House
Buckhead Community
(10 am to 5pm Each day)
January 29, 2015
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Tallahassee State Bank
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Tallahassee Builders Association Senior Officers
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PRESIDENT
Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS
Persica Homes |
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS
Alan Weekley Homes |
TREASURER
Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS
Capital City Builders |
SECRETARY
Bill Kimberl, IV, CIP, CAPS
Kimberl Construction |
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
David Perkins, CIP, CAPS
Perkins Electric |
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
Vicki O'Neil
Tallahassee City Gas |
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS
Shane Y. Lambert Construction |
IMMEDIATE PAST SECOND
VICE PRESIDENT
Doug Barkley, P.E.
Barkley Consulting Engineers |
| Builder Directors: Mark Trudeau, CIP, CAPS; H.R. “Sonny” Phillips, CAPS; Jane Conn, Thomas Asbury, Jr., and Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS. |
| Associate Directors: Mike Roberts (Roberts Sand), Larisa Kuleshova (City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility), Matt Gilbert, (James D A Holley & Company, CPAs), Deborah McClellan (Hancock Bank), and Bobby Dollar (Appliance Consultants). |
201 East Park Avenue • Tallahassee, FL 32301 • Phone: 850-385-1414 • Fax: 850-224-1359 • tallyba.com |
TBA Weekly Report - October 20, 2014
Your Weekly Report from the Tallahassee Builders Association
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October 20, 2014 |
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Signup Now for TBA Golf Tourney
Set for November 3 at Golden Eagle
The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) welcomes its members and their guests to participate in the association’s Annual Don “Smokey” Young Memorial Golf Tournament set for Monday, November 3, 2014 at the beautiful Golden Eagle Country Club. Once again, the always-popular event features breakfast, lunch, refreshments, awards and cash prizes... plus a great time with your TBA friends and associates. Click here for the registration form. Nichiha Fiber Cement is sponsoring the Putting Contest. Additional sponsorships are available. Golfers can register as part of a 4-member team ($400) or sign-up as an individual player ($125). Smokey Young was a former TBA member who died of cancer but his love of golf lives on in the hearts of many.
Remodelers Council to Hear News
Of a Creative Mobile Rack System
TBA’s Remodelers Council, under the leadership of Chairman and TBA Past President Jerry McFarland, CIP, of James McFarland Builder, will meet for lunch on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 11:30 am at the TBA office (201 East Park Avenue) in downtown Tallahassee. In addition to a general discussion of the challenges presented in the award-winning projects of the 2014 TBA Remodelers Showcase Awards, participants will hear from TBA Past President Brian Will, CIP, CAPS, of New South Homes, who will share news of a creative mobile rack system (provisional patent) to transport extra-long materials that are too flexible to hang out of the back of a truck.
County Commissioner John Dailey
Sees Opportunities in Blueprint 2000
If Leon County voters pass the penny sales tax extension on November 4, County Commissioner John Dailey thinks builders will be among the biggest beneficiaries. Meeting with leaders of the Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) on October 14, 2014 for coffee at the Red-Eye Café in Midtown, Dailey said the millions of dollars earmarked for transportation infrastructure will yield opportunities and “re-create great areas to live.” He offered a caveat: his concern over an outdated comprehensive plan. “I’d scrap the current plan and start over,” said Dailey, who has served on the commission for the past eight years. “It’s also time to re-evaluate the Urban Services Area (USA) and start thinking strategically about our mass transit system and the communities of the future.” He said a workshop on the comprehensive plan is schedule for December 2014. Dailey was pleased to hear positive feedback on the county’s permitting process, which is shifting to an electronic platform known as Projects Docs. “Local governments are working hard to be customer-friendly,” said Dailey. “We (Leon County Commissioners) encourage creative problem-solving.” The meeting was part of TBA’s ongoing dialogue with elected and appointed officials. Participating from TBA were President Masoud Karimipour, Government Affairs Committee Chair Alan Weekley, and TBA Past Presidents Tom Vieth and Mark Worley.
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.
Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation
-- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
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View the 2014 TBA
Membership Directory
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October 23, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Barkley Consulting Engineers, Inc.
October 23-25, 2014
FHBA Fall Conference
Daytona Beach
October 28, 2014
Membership
Phone Blitz
2-4 pm, TBA Office
October 29, 2014
Remodelers Council Luncheon
11:30 am, TBA Office
October 30, 2014
Fall Coastal Window Tour
11:30 am – 3 pm
Pro-Build/Tallahassee
coastalwindowtour.com
November 3, 2014
TBA Golf Tournament
Golden Eagle
November 4, 2014
Parade of Homes
Committee
Hancock Bank
(Mahan Drive branch)
November 11, 2014
TBA Green
Building Council
Sponsored By
Norbord
11:30 am, Myers
Park Community Room
November 14, 2014
Joint Meeting
TBA and Mortgage
Bankers of Tallahassee
6 pm – 8 pm
(location to be announced)
November 20, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Floorida Floors
5:30 pm – 7 pm
December 4, 2014
TBA Installation/
Awards Banquet
Hotel Duval
December 11, 2014
TBA Green Building
Council Roundtable
Sponsored by
Gulf Eagle Supply
11:30 am, Myers Park
Community Room
December 13-14, 2014
TBA Showcase Home
Open House
Buckhead Community
(10 am to 5pm
Each day)
January 29, 2015
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Tallahassee State Bank
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Tallahassee Builders Association Senior Officers
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PRESIDENT
Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS
Persica Homes |
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS
Alan Weekley Homes |
TREASURER
Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS
Capital City Builders |
SECRETARY
Bill Kimberl, IV, CIP, CAPS
Kimberl Construction |
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
David Perkins, CIP, CAPS
Perkins Electric |
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
Vicki O'Neil
Tallahassee City Gas |
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS
Shane Y. Lambert Construction |
IMMEDIATE PAST SECOND
VICE PRESIDENT
Doug Barkley, P.E.
Barkley Consulting Engineers |
| Builder Directors: Mark Trudeau, CIP, CAPS; H.R. “Sonny” Phillips, CAPS; Jane Conn, Thomas Asbury, Jr., and Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS. |
| Associate Directors: Mike Roberts (Roberts Sand), Larisa Kuleshova (City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility), Matt Gilbert, (James D A Holley & Company, CPAs), Deborah McClellan (Hancock Bank), and Bobby Dollar (Appliance Consultants). |
201 East Park Avenue • Tallahassee, FL 32301 • Phone: 850-385-1414 • Fax: 850-224-1359 • tallyba.com |
TBA Weekly Report - October 13, 2014
Your Weekly Report from the Tallahassee Builders Association
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October 13, 2014 |
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Great Speakers, Remodelers Awards
Highlight Thursday’s TBA Meeting
  TBA members won’t want to miss this week’s general membership meeting set for Thursday, (October 16, 2014) at 11:30 am at a new location: the Holiday Inn & Suites located just north of I-10 on Monroe Street. In addition to the presentation of the 2014 Remodelers Showcase Awards sponsored by the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility, the event will feature two highly informative speakers: Claude Walker on the development activities at Summit East and Bannerman Crossing; and Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier on Blueprint 2000, the proposed extension of the penny sales tax which will appear on the November 4, 2014 election ballot. Walker oversees business operations of the Summit Group, the Summit East Technology Park, and the new commercial and residential development taking place on Bannerman Road. Dozier will explain the implications of the sales tax proposal as it relates to economic development, infrastructure expansion, and housing opportunities. TBA’s 2014 Remodelers Showcase Awards were dominated by four of the association’s top professionals. The major winners of the competition were Brandon Jett, CIP, of Jett Builders; Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS, of Capital City Builders; Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS, of Alan Weekley Homes; and William “Kip” Carpenter, CIP, CAPS, of Carpenters Construction.
Signup Now for TBA Golf Tourney
Set for November 3 at Golden Eagle
The Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) welcomes its members and their guests to participate in the association’s Annual Don “Smokey” Young Memorial Golf Tournament set for Monday, November 3, 2014 at the beautiful Golden Eagle Country Club. Once again, the always-popular event features breakfast, lunch, refreshments, awards and cash prizes... plus a great time with your TBA friends and associates. Click here for the registration form. Nichiha Fiber Cement is sponsoring the Putting Contest. Additional sponsorships are available. Golfers can register as part of a 4-member team ($400) or sign-up as an individual player ($125). Smokey Young was a former TBA member who died of cancer but his love of golf lives on in the hearts of many.
| Member Spotlight |
Tallahassee State Bank Steps Up
As Sponsor of Several TBA Events
 Mary Colonese and Sharon Weeden of Tallahassee State Bank appreciate the opportunity to be a member of and support the Tallahassee Builders Association. The bank will host TBA’s Wednesday (October 15) Board of Directors meeting at its North Monroe Street branch and will sponsor the January 29, 2015 Hard Hat Happy Hour. Mary is a longtime Florida resident and has worked in the financial and residential lending industry for the past 35 years. She is responsible for all Mortgage Production at the bank. Mary can offer a diverse range of products from one-time close Construction/Permanent Loans to Conventional, Jumbo, Portfolio and Government supported loans. She is committed to helping clients find the right mortgage product to meet their individual lending needs at any price or property type. Sharon is the President and CEO of Tallahassee State Bank, has been with the bank for 23 years, earned an MBA from FSU and also functions as a commercial lender. Both Mary and Sharon enjoy working with their customers and building relationships. “We believe business is personal and we focus on our customers and our local community,” said Sharon.“We pride ourselves in being involved in our community and leverage our keen insights into local needs to serve our customers. We provide breadth and depth of products and services and have financial strength, expertise, and resources beyond what a customer would expect from their neighborhood bank.” Mary and Sharon offer  builders the experience, responsiveness and the products and services they need along with local decision-making and pricing. They work hard to gain a builder’s business and strive to meet their needs. For more information, call Colonese at (850) 224-3344 or email her at . |
Green Building Council Learns
About the Best of Panasonic Fans
TBA’s Green Building Council continued its tradition of great speakers for its monthly meetings last week when Linda Scott of Panasonic Fans was the sponsor and presenter. Scott, the company’s southeastern marketing representative, said Panasonic made the first Energy Star®-rated fan and the first quiet fan. She said the Whispering Ceiling Fan is ideal for new construction and the Whisper Green Fan, first introduced in 2006, is geared to the remodeling industry. The product boasts a .0006 percent defect rate thanks to the company’s quality control commitment. Scott also talked about Panasonic’s DC motors which have multiple speeds and motion sensors and its Eco-Vent™ products which are distributed locally by TBA member Tallahassee Fan and Blind. The program was so well received that Scott was invited back to present at a TBA general membership meeting in 2015. For more on Panasonic fans, visit www.panasonic.com/ventfans. The next Green Council meeting is November 11, 2014 at 11:30 am at Myers Park Community Room where Norbord will be the sponsor and presenter.
Welcome Santos Nunez Drywall
To TBA’s Membership Family
TBA is pleased to welcome new member Santos Nunez Drywall.
The contact is Santos Nunez and he can be reached at (850) 933-8575 or by email at .
He was sponsored by Jerry Linder of Vintage Homes.
Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation
-- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
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October 14 2014
Meeting with Leon County Commissioner
John Dailey
9 am, Redeye Café Midtown
October 15, 2014
TBA Board of Directors
11:30 am
at Tallahassee State Bank
(601 N. Monroe)
October 16, 2014
TBA General
Membership Meeting
11:30 am
Holiday Inn & Suites
(I-10 & North Monroe)
October 23, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Barkley Consulting Engineers, Inc.
October 23-25, 2014
FHBA Fall Conference
Daytona Beach
October 28, 2014
Membership Phone Blitz
2-4 pm, TBA Office
October 30, 2014
Fall Coastal
Window Tour
11:30 am – 3 pm
Pro-Build/Tallahassee
coastalwindowtour.com
November 3, 2014
TBA Golf Tournament
Golden Eagle
November 4, 2014
Parade of Homes
Committee
Hancock Bank
(Mahan Drive branch)
November 11, 2014
TBA Green
Building Council
Sponsored
By Norbord
11:30 am, Myers
Park Community Room
November 14, 2014
Joint Meeting
TBA and Mortgage
Bankers of Tallahassee
6 pm – 8 pm
(location to be
announced)
November 20, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Floorida Floors
5:30 pm – 7 pm
December 4, 2014
TBA Installation/
Awards Banquet
Hotel Duval
December 11, 2014
TBA Green Building
Council Roundtable
Sponsored by
Gulf Eagle Supply
11:30 am, Myers Park
Community Room
December 13-14, 2014
TBA Showcase Home
Open House
Buckhead Community
(10 am to 5pm
Each day)
January 29, 2015
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Tallahassee State Bank
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Tallahassee Builders Association Senior Officers
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PRESIDENT
Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS
Persica Homes |
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS
Alan Weekley Homes |
TREASURER
Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS
Capital City Builders |
SECRETARY
Bill Kimberl, IV, CIP, CAPS
Kimberl Construction |
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
David Perkins, CIP, CAPS
Perkins Electric |
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
Vicki O'Neil
Tallahassee City Gas |
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS
Shane Y. Lambert Construction |
IMMEDIATE PAST SECOND
VICE PRESIDENT
Doug Barkley, P.E.
Barkley Consulting Engineers |
| Builder Directors: Mark Trudeau, CIP, CAPS; H.R. “Sonny” Phillips, CAPS; Jane Conn, Thomas Asbury, Jr., and Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS. |
| Associate Directors: Mike Roberts (Roberts Sand), Larisa Kuleshova (City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility), Matt Gilbert, (James D A Holley & Company, CPAs), Deborah McClellan (Hancock Bank), and Bobby Dollar (Appliance Consultants). |
201 East Park Avenue • Tallahassee, FL 32301 • Phone: 850-385-1414 • Fax: 850-224-1359 • tallyba.com |
TBA Weekly Report - October 6, 2014
Your Weekly Report from the Tallahassee Builders Association
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October 6, 2014 |
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Get Connected to Your TBA This Week
At Parade, Membership, Green Events
 Let this be the week you step up your involvement in the Tallahassee Builders Association. Tuesday (October 7) would be a great day to start. At 11:30 am at Hancock Bank on Mahan Drive, join the Parade of Homes Committee for lunch as it plans the 2015 event set for the weekends of May 10-11 and May 17-18. That same day, it’s all hands on deck  for the Membership Committee as it meets from 2 pm to 4 pm at the TBA office (201 East Park Avenue) to make phone calls to member prospects. It’s the perfect time to meet your fellow members and grow TBA at the same time. Then on Thursday (October 9), at 11:30 am, at the Myers Park Community Room, the Green Building Council holds its monthly luncheon where Panasonic will sponsor and talk about its Green Technology and Eco-conscious Products. Again, members are welcome to all TBA events.
Four Top TBA Professionals Star
In Remodelers Showcase Awards
Sponsored by the Tallahassee Builders Association’s Remodelers Council and the City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility, TBA’s 2014 Remodelers Showcase Awards were dominated by four of the association’s top professionals. The major winners of the competition were Brandon Jett, CIP, of Jett Builders; Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS, of Capital City Builders; Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS, of Alan Weekley Homes; and William “Kip” Carpenter, CIP, CAPS, of Carpenters Construction. Jett won three Gold Awards; Weekley and Strickland won two Gold Awards; and Carpenter won a Gold and a Silver Award. The four will be honored on October 16, 2014 during TBA’s monthly general membership meeting (11:30 am luncheon) at the Holiday Inn & Suites located at I-10 and North Monroe. Winners and their winning projects will be featured in upcoming editions of the TBA Weekly Report.
Southerland Hopes U.S. Senate
Will Take Up House-Passed Bill
Campaigning for re-election in Tallahassee last week, Rep. Steve Southerland (R-Florida) took time to visit with National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) BUILD-PAC Trustee Karen Koelemij of Orange State Construction and Tallahassee Builders Association President Masoud Karimipour and offer an update on the “Waters of the U.S.” bill he recently championed in the House. Southerland is in a tight race with Democrat Gwen Graham, the daughter of former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham. “We’re hopeful the Senate will take up H.R. 5078 (the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act) before the election or perhaps accept its language on another bill that the Senate would hear,” said Southerland. “But even if we don’t pass it this year, we’ll bring it right back in 2015.” The House passed the measure by a vote of 262 to 152 with the support of 35 Democrat members. The bill is designed to stop the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers proposed rule on “waters of the U.S.” and force the agencies to go back to the drawing board to craft a balanced rule that respects both congressional intent and Supreme Court precedent. Southerland said over 200 associations around the country expressed support for the pro-property rights bill, with NAHB leading the way.
Walker, Dozier and Remodeling Awards
Highlight TBA Meeting at New Location
TBA members won’t want to miss the next general membership meeting set for Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 11:30 am at a new location: the Holiday Inn & Suites located just north of I-10 on Monroe Street. In addition to the presentation of the 2014 Remodelers Showcase Awards (see item above), the event will feature two highly informative speakers: Claude Walker on the development activities at Summit East and Bannerman Crossing; and Leon County Commissioner Kristin Dozier on the proposed extension of the penny sales tax which will appear on the November 4 election ballot. Walker is a native Floridian who has lived in Tallahassee most of his life. He’s a former CPA and a board-certified real estate attorney who oversees business operations of the Summit Group, the Summit East Technology Park, and the new commercial and residential development taking place on Bannerman Road. Dozier will explain the implications of the sales tax proposal as it relates to economic development, infrastructure expansion, and housing opportunities.
Don’t miss the final two Hard Hat Happy Hours of the year:
October 23: Barkley Consulting Engineers, Inc. (hosted by Doug Barkley)
November 20: Floorida Floors (hosted by Warren Weeks and Marais Leon)
| Member Spotlight |
Brandon Jett Showcases His Skills
As Winner of Remodeling Awards
 TBA is well-known for its many outstanding professional remodelers. Just to name a few… Ed Dion and Larry Wayne Strickland have won Florida Remodeler of the Year honors in the past and Kip Carpenter has captured the coveted Aurora Award for his remodeling excellence. Over 20 TBA remodelers have earned the Construction Industry Professional (CIP) and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. But now, Brandon Jett, CIP, of Jett Builders is making his own name among TBA’s best by winning three Gold Awards in the 2014 TBA Remodelers Showcase Awards. Couldn’t happen to a nice guy. Brandon is a native of Tallahassee who began working in construction at age 20 and learned the business from the ground up. He credits his father’s example for his strong work ethic. He moved up to the carpenter’s crew then started doing repairs himself, setting the stage for him to form his own business, Jett Builders, which now does all phases of construction. Since 2004, he has built many custom homes and performed major remodeling work in the area. “There is no better feeling than having a satisfied customer,” says Brandon, “and knowing that I helped someone achieve their dream.” |
Tallahassee Builders Association
Presents 2014 Showcase Home
Visit www.TallyShowcaseHome.com for details.
Remember to friend and follow TBA on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TallahasseeBuildersAssociation
-- Paul M. Thompson, Executive Officer
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View the 2014 TBA
Membership Directory
| Upcoming Events |
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October 7, 2014
Parade of Homes
Committee
11:30 am
Hancock Bank
(Mahan Drive)
October 7, 2014
Membership Committee
Phone Blitz
2-4 pm, TBA Office
October 9, 2014
TBA Green
Building Council
Sponsored By
Panasonic
11:30 am, Myers Park
Community Room
October 15, 2014
TBA Board of Directors
11:30 am
at Tallahassee
State Bank
(Thomasville Road
and Georgia Ave.)
October 16, 2014
TBA General
Membership Meeting
11:30 am
Holiday Inn & Suites
(I-10 & North Monroe)
October 23, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Barkley Consulting Engineers, Inc.
October 23-25, 2014
FHBA Fall Conference
Daytona Beach
October 28, 2014
Membership
Phone Blitz
2-4 pm, TBA Office
October 30, 2014
Fall Coastal
Window Tour
11:30 am – 3 pm
Pro-Build/Tallahassee
coastalwindowtour.com
November 3, 2014
TBA Golf Tournament
Golden Eagle
November 11, 2014
TBA Green
Building Council
Sponsored By
Norbord
11:30 am, Myers
Park Community
Room
November 14, 2014
Joint Meeting
TBA and Mortgage
Bankers of
Tallahassee
6 pm – 8 pm
(location to be
announced)
November 20, 2014
Hard Hat Happy Hour
Sponsored by
Floorida Floors
5:30 pm – 7 pm
December 4, 2014
TBA Installation/
Awards Banquet
Hotel Duval
December 11, 2014
TBA Green Building
Council Roundtable
Sponsored by
Gulf Eagle Supply
11:30 am, Myers Park
Community Room
December 13-14, 2014
TBA Showcase Home
Open House
Buckhead
Community
(10 am to 5pm
Each day)
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Tallahassee Builders Association Senior Officers
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PRESIDENT
Masoud Karimipour, CIP, CAPS
Persica Homes |
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Alan Weekley, CIP, CAPS
Alan Weekley Homes |
TREASURER
Larry Wayne Strickland, CIP, CAPS
Capital City Builders |
SECRETARY
Bill Kimberl, IV, CIP, CAPS
Kimberl Construction |
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
David Perkins, CIP, CAPS
Perkins Electric |
THIRD VICE PRESIDENT
Vicki O'Neil
Tallahassee City Gas |
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Shane Lambert, CIP, CAPS
Shane Y. Lambert Construction |
IMMEDIATE PAST SECOND
VICE PRESIDENT
Doug Barkley, P.E.
Barkley Consulting Engineers |
| Builder Directors: Mark Trudeau, CIP, CAPS; H.R. “Sonny” Phillips, CAPS; Jane Conn, Thomas Asbury, Jr., and Doug Barton, CIP, CAPS. |
| Associate Directors: Mike Roberts (Roberts Sand), Larisa Kuleshova (City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility), Matt Gilbert, (James D A Holley & Company, CPAs), Deborah McClellan (Hancock Bank), and Bobby Dollar (Appliance Consultants). |
201 East Park Avenue • Tallahassee, FL 32301 • Phone: 850-385-1414 • Fax: 850-224-1359 • tallyba.com |
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