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September 1, 2015
News from Your Tallahassee Builders Association
September 1, 2015
 
Much thanks to Helen Proctor, Rhonda Koenders and the entire team at Capital City Bank for hosting our Hard Hat Happy Hourlast week! Over 40 members attended enjoying great food and lots of networking and our TBA membership team captains were on the prowl for Team ACC or SEC recruitment!
 
Parade of Homes Committee Meeting - Today at 11:30 am at theTallahassee Builders Association Office. Bring Your Own Lunch! Are you ready to get involved. Join this committee and help in the planning and execution of the 2016 Parade of Homes. 
 
Calling all Members...Final Weeks to Volunteer! Our Builders Careproject needs your help to bring these sisters home. Join our workday on Saturday, September 5 from 8:30 am - 1 pm (Labor Day Weekend). Please contact Sonny Phillips of H.R. Phillips Inc. at  if you would like to become a volunteer at the house and REMEMBER we still need tile and trim specialists, as well as volunteers who would like to help paint, garden, clean, install cabinets, and more. Contact Sonny or the TBA at. The street address is 2018 Raa Avenue. 
 
Call for Entries - The TBA's Remodelers Showcaseis now accepting entries for remodeling projects completed in 2015. Enter your Kitchen, Bath or Whole House remodels (All categories are broken down by price) Click here for the Call for Entry.  
 
 
Lunch n' Learn series welcomes HOUZZ on Tuesday, October 6 (11 am - 1pm) for a 2 hour interactive, hands-on presentation, where Houzz experts will work 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. Click here for more information and to reserve your spot. The TBA Lunch n' Learn series will be held at the Tallahassee Democratoffice on Magnolia.
 
Join us for the 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). 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; Budget Blinds; Homes and Land; Gulf Eagle Supply; Tallahassee Kitchen Center; McCalls Service; Paul's Termite & Pest Control and Side Arm Rack by Brian Will. Builders are invited to come meet our trade partners. Book your space today as space is limited.
 
Be Involved...Become a Volunteer...Join A Committee Today! TBA members and their employees are encouraged and needed for service on a variety of committees.  Our current active committees include: Builders Care(charitable committee); Parade of Homes; Showcase Home (annual home built in December); Fishing or Golf Tournament; Education; Membership, Governmental Affairs; Sponsorship; Communication/Public Relationsand N. FL. Home Show. In addition to our committees we have 2 councils:Green Building Council and Remodelers Council which both meet monthly and welcome new members. Many members have expressed an interest in an Emerging Leaders group and Professional Women's Council. If you have an interest in joining any of the committees or councils, please contact the TBA at.
 
Welcome New Members
Citizens State Bank, Marvin Brooks,  or visitwww.csbdirect.com. Sponsor: Stan Derzpolski
Farm Credit of Northwest Florida, Charlotte Dodson,  or visitwww.farmcredit-fl.com. Sponsor: Stan Derzpolski
Law Redd Crona and Munroe, CPAs, Chris Flager,  or visitwww.lrcm.com. Sponsor: Alan Weekley
Meeks Services, Jimmy Meeks,  or email. Sponsor: Tom Vieth
McCall Service, Ward Schuller,  or visitwww.mccallservice.com. Sponsor: Mark Worley
McManus Kitchen and Bath, Paul McManus,  or visitwww.mcmanuskitchenandbath.com. Sponsor: Drexal Harris
Paul's Termite and Pest Control, Kent Edmunds,  or visitwww.callpauls.com. Sponsor: Tom Vieth
Private Wealth Management & Consulting, Edward Knowles,  or visit www.pwmcllc.com. Sponsor: Stan Derzpolski
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Shannon T. Wood, , email:. 
 
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
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Upcoming TBA Meetings:
  • September 1, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Parade of Home Committee - TBA office (641 McDonnell Drive at Railroad Sq Art Park) Bring your own lunch.
  • September 3, 10 am, Government Affairs Committee, Capital City Bank (Metropolitan Blvd)
  • September 5 - BUILDERS CARE Volunteer Work Day from 8:30 am - 1 pm located at 2018 RAA Ave, Tallahassee
  • September 9, 10:30 am, Membership Committee, Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle)
  • September 9, 11:30 am, Board of Directors, Prime Meridian Bank (Capital Circle)
  • September 10, 11:30 am, Green Building Council, Myers Park Community Room, Sponsored by Independent Green Technologies.
  • September 10, 4 pm - 6 pm - Pick of the Pros NFL Kick Off event at Buffalo Wild Wings with Wells Fargo. Register www.wellsfargo.com/rsvp use Shannon Wood as staff and Code: 10233
  • September 16, 2 pm - 3:15 pm - Lunch and Learn series, Tallahassee Democrat $10 per person - Branding your Business in the Association. (Earn 1 CEU toward NAHB designations and TBA CIP Designation)
  • September 18, CRSA Casino Night with TBA and Capital City Roofing and Sheet Metal Association, Contact  to register. 
  • September 24, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Sunshine Savings Bank (1400 East Park Avenue)
  • October 15-17, FHBA Fall Conference, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
  • October 29, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Barkley Consulting Engineers (3494 Martin Hurst Road)
TBA Member Benefit Of The Week:
 
Don't Miss September Savings for the International Builders Show (IBS) - This month is your ONLY CHANCE to take advantage of TWO GREAT offers.... IBS Expo Hall FREE Pass - explore the halls for FREE and meet with over 1200 of the nation's leading suppliers. Or register in September and get a FULL registration for just $275 with access to over 100 educational sessions plus get Expo Hall Access. Registration opens September 1 atwww.Buildersshow.com/September.