Much thanks to the TBA members who have donated to the Builders Care - Raise the Roof Drive. So far we have raised $2,950 of the $5,000 goal and we are so thankful to the members who have come forward with donations. The Builders Care project - Colson Residence- is a family home in which 3 elderly sisters aged 92, 94 and 97 will reunite after living the last 10 years in a variety of rehabilitation centers or nursing homes. Our members under the direction of Builders Care Chair Vicki O'Neil of City of Tallahassee and Builders Care General Contractor Sonny Phillips of H.R. Phillips, Inc have worked diligently to rehabilitate the home. TBA DONORS
Mark Worley, Worley Construction ($1,000)
David Perkins, Perkins Electric ($500)
Deborah McClellan, Hancock Bank ($350)
Wynn and Associates, Residential Design & Drafting ($200)
$100 Donors
Alan Weekley Homes
Baker-Harris Insurance Agency
Construction Soluctions LLC
Howdy's Rent A Toilet
Orange State Construction
Parrish Builders
Tallahassee Kitchen Center
Much Thanks to the Following Companies and Individuals for On-Site Donations
Sonny Phillips, H.R. Phillips, Inc.: Supervision, carpentry work
Alan Weekley, Alan Weekley Homes: Carpentry work
Brian Will, New South Homes: Carpentry work
Brandon Jett, Jett Builders: Carpentry work
Bill Kimberl, Bill Kimberl Const.: Carpentry work
Paul Grabowski, Jr., Tallahassee Kitchen Center: Carpentry work
Jim Bennett, Jim Bennett Plumbing: Demo & re-plumb 2 baths & kitchen
Greg Trussell, Precise Electric: Demo & re-wire 2 bathrooms & kitchen
Joe Pelletier, Fat Boy Drywall: Drywall labor & materials
Garth Easton, Pro Build: New interior doors
Brad Woolery, Capital City Lumber: New baseboard, framing lumber
Scott Eppes, Eppes Decorating: Paint materials & labor
Rick Strickland, Legacy Cabinets: Kitchen & Bath cabinets
Lee Rust, Tallahasse Lighting: New light fixtures
Tim Hawkins, Air Control: Service A/C, new t'stat & grills
Tommy Tharpe, Sellers Tile: Ceramic tile & materials for 2 baths
Christine Eunice, Brian Barnards Flooring America: Carpet for 3 bedrooms, closets & hall
Shawn Yoakam, Southern Flooring: Laminate for LR, DR, Foyer, Kitchen
Engineering & Equipment Co.: Rinnai tankless water heater
Ferguson Enterprises: Plumbing fixtures for baths & Kitchen
Bobby Dollar, Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants: Appliances for Kitchen
Mitchell Morgan, M&R Siding & Const.: Repair vinyl soffit & fascia, new gutters
Rhett Hartsfield, Hartsfield Roofing & Construction: New roof
Capital City Roofing and Sheet Metal Association: Volunteers for installation of new roof
Sabrina Hitomi, Allied Doors: Two garage doors & openers
David Perkins, Perkins Electric: Swap out light fixtures
Tec Thomas, Roof-N-Ready: Presure wash house, deck, drive & walk
Carrie Simone, Capital City Design Center: Coordinate finish selections
Philip Pomeroy, Prime Meridian Bank: Painting labor: provided several volunteers for a work day
Helen Proctor, Capital City Bank: Yard work, landscaping
Judy Bailey, Way-FM: coordinate volunteers for misc. labor
Randy Burns, Norandex Building Materials: Labor
Vicki O'Neil, City Gas: Labor
Jim Kio, Quality Craft Services: Ceramic tile labor
Todd Hall, Todd's Painting: Interior painting
Chris & Sharon McPhail, Federated Insurance: Exterior labor & painting
Deborah McClellan, Hancock Bank: Monetary donation
Mark Worley, Worley Construction: Monetary donation donation for Flooring, Windows and new shower glass doors
Don't miss today's Lunch and Learn - Building Your HOUZZ 
Profile at the Tallahassee Democrat starting at 11:30 am. This two-hour interactive, hands-on presentation, will feature Houzz experts working with you side-by-side to help you create a compelling, complete professional profile on Houzz that will attract new clients and promote your brand. The TBA Lunch n' Learn ($10 per person) series will be held at the Tallahassee Democrat office on Magnolia and lunch is available for under $7 pp through the Democrat's onsite Cafeteria. Register onsite upon arrival.
Join the Green Building Council on Thursday, October 8 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm for a LIVE DEMONSTRATION of the Blower Door Test at a model home provided by TBA 
Builder Member Richard Sneed ofRichard Sneed Construction (7920 Lonesome Dove Lane Tallahassee, FL 32311) and Builder Members earn 1 FREE CEU on the Blower Door Testing through our partners (FHBA, DBPR and BASF).
Pre-registration is required to attend as lunch will be available for attendees.
SOLD OUT! TBA's first Annual Associate Showcase (Table Top Display Trade Show) event coming on Thursday, October 22 at the Holiday Inn and Suites (Graves Rd and I-10) is currently SOLD OUT. This event will replace the General Membership Meeting and will be held from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. Exhibitors to date are:
Air Control Inc
Amber and Nick Renaud, Realtor
Ameris Bank
Baker Harris Insurance
Barkley Engineering
Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants
Budget Blinds
Carpet One Tallahassee
Cornerstone Tools
Homes and Land
Gulf Eagle Supply
Hancock Bank
Interior/Exterior Building Supply
Jay Walker Enterprises
Mays Munroe
Multi-Stone Fabrications
McCall Service
NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)
Paul's Termite & Pest Control
SCP Distributors (Swimming Pools)
Side Arm Rack by Brian Will
Tallahassee Kitchen Center
The Blue Print Shop
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Will Roberts Custom Home Planning
Builders are invited to come meet our trade partners. Register to attend - $20 per person lunch ticket.
Mark Your Calendars....The October Hard Hat Happy Hour will take place on October 29, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Sponsored by Barkley Consulting
Engineers (3494 Martin Hurst Road)
Attention Florida Contractors: Earn 7 FREE CEUs on November 6 when the TBA host's Florida's Energy Codes and How to Pass the Blower Door Test Class at the Betty Easley Conference Center from 8 am - Noon. Click here for more information and to register.
Paul Thompson Joins Colorado Counties
Former Tallahassee Builders Association (TBA) Executive Officer Paul Thompson, CAE, has been named the Outreach and Education Manager for Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), the Denver-based state association for Colorado's 64 county governments, where he will be responsible for CCI's communications, conferences, and educational programs. Paul served three stints as the Florida Home Builders Association's CEO/Executive Vice President from 1980 to 2014 and was TBA's executive officer from 2013 to to August, 2015 when he was succeeded by Lynne Edwards. Paul is a member of the TBA and Florida Housing Halls of Fame for his career contributions to the building industry. He recently moved to Aurora, Colorado to assist his son in starting a new church. Thompson's email at CCI is .
Association News Update:
Parade of Homes - The Committee has begin soliciting for the 2016 Parade of Homes (May 7-8 and May 14-15). Click here for the Builders Package. Early
Bird Discounts are $1,550 for a single home and $1,350 each additional home. After January 15 rates are a flat $1,750 per home. The KICK-OFF Parade of Homes Party will be held on January 14, 2016. Location and time to be determined.
Fall membership drive....Interested in helping our association grow, join a team today and be a part of our successes as an association. The Fall drive is a 'friendly' competition between Team ACC and Team SEC. This past week Team SEC is one up on Team ACC! Join a Team Today by calling .
TBA General Elections to the Board of Directors will take place during theNovember General Membership Luncheon and Meeting. Our Board of Directors slate of officers will be available at the October GMM (Associate Trade Show at the Holiday Inn & Suites)
Be sure to see the TBA calendar below for many educational and networking opportunities... and the Member Benefit of the Week.
Sincerely,
Lynne Edwards
Executive Officer
Tallahassee Builders Association
P.O. Box 1212
Tallahassee, FL 32302
Upcoming TBA Meetings:
- October 6, Lunch and Learn with HOUZZ at the Tallahassee Democrat from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
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October 7 - 11:00 am Membership Committee - Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle)
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October 7 - 11:30 am - 1pm - Board of Directors Meeting - Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle) Lunch sponsored by Prime Meridian Bank Committee - Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle)
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October 7 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm, Membership Committee Meeting (Prime Meridian Bank)
- October 8, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Green Building Council Luncheon and Meeting, Blower Door Test at a Richard Sneed Model Home location to be announced - 1 CEU will be available for Florida Contractors. Register to attend.