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September 15, 2015
News from Your Tallahassee Builders Association
September 15, 2015
 
Help Us Raise $5,000 for Builders Care - TBA members are standing up and pledging to help our Builders Care raise $5,000 so we can complete our project. Are you able to make a monetary donation: choose from $500, $200 or $100? The funds will be used to install new windows, complete any roofing needs, and will be put toward the repair of the home's HVAC unit.So far we have reached $700 from the following members: Mark Worley, Worley Construction ($200); Deborah McClellan, Hancock Bank; Karen Koelemij, Orange State Construction; Alan Weekley, Alan Weekley Homes; and Jackie Fry, The Phoenix Environmental Group. Please contact me at  if you would like to make a donation.
 
Volunteers are Needed. Please contact Sonny Phillips of H.R. Phillips Inc. at 850-545-7787 if you would like to become a volunteer at the house. The street address is 2018 Raa Avenue. Click here to learn more about Builders Care and the Colson Sisters.
 
Help Support the CRSA's Casino Night by joining members of the TBA's table on September 18th. Click here for more information.
 
Thank you....Independent Green Technologies for hosting last week's Green Building Council Luncheon and Meeting where our members got a hands-on demonstration on green building techniques and the latest in products or services. Next up for the GBC is during the October 8 meeting - Blower Door Testing and 1 hour CEU class on Energy Efficient Homes to be located at a model home (location to be announced) by Richard Sneed Construction.
 
Call for Entries Extended Deadline - Now Accepting submittals through September 25th. The TBA's Remodelers Showcase is 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.  
 
Stan Derzypolski, Chair of the Education Committee invites our members to attend this week's Lunch and Learn - Branding Your Business within your TBA Membership to be held at the Tallahassee Democrat from 2 pm - 3 pmon Wednesday, September 16. Register today. Cost to attend $10 per personand includes 1 CEU toward CIP professionals and for those with NAHB designations.
 
The Remodelers Council Meeting and Luncheon on Wednesday, September23 will be sponsored by JT Thomason, Branch Manager of Norandex Building Materials and will feature a program on Installation and benefits of Fiberglass Doors by Maxima. For more details on Maxima Doors visithttp://www.norandexhome.com/maxima.
 
Next week join us at Hard Hat Happy Hour
on September 24, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Sunshine Savings Bank (1400 East Park Avenue
 
Coming Tuesday, October 6th the Lunch n' Learn series welcomes HOUZZ  (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 Democrat office on Magnolia and lunch is available for under $7 pp through the Democrat's onsite Cafeteria.
 
Limited space is still available at 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; Bobby Dollar Appliance Consultants; Barkley Engineering, Blueprint Shop; Budget Blinds; Carpet One Tallahassee; Cornerstone Tools; Hancock Bank; Homes and Land; Gulf Eagle Supply; Tallahassee Kitchen Center; McCall Services; Mays Munroe, Multi-Stone Fabrications; McCall Service; Paul's Termite & Pest Control; Side Arm Rack by Brian Will; Will Roberts Custom Home Plans; Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Builders are invited to come meet our trade partners.  Book your space today as only 2 SPACES REMAIN by calling the TBA .
 
Thank you Wells Fargo for hosting last week's Pick of the Pros NFL party at Buffalo Wild Wings...if you missed it you miss great wings and a chance to enter the Wells Fargo Fantasy Football league this Fall. Contact Shannon Woods Wells Fargo Home Mortgage at  for more details!
 
Welcome New Member
Capital City Bank, Wendy Burri, 850-567-1260, 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
Email:  
 
Upcoming TBA Meetings:
  • 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 info@streamlineroofing.com to register. 
  • September 23, Remodelers Council Meeting and Luncheon at Old Town CafĂ© from 11:30 - 1 pm - Sponsored by Norandex Building Materials and Maxima Fiberglass Doors.
  • September 24, 5:30 pm to 7 pm, Hard Hat Happy Hour, Sponsored by Sunshine Savings Bank (1400 East Park Avenue)
  • October 6, Lunch n' Learn with HOUZZ at the Tallahassee Democrat from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm.
  • October 8, Green Building Council Luncheon and Meeting, Watch the Blower Door Testing Live and earn 1 FREE CEU on Energy Efficiency
  • 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: September Savings
 
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 sessionsplus get Expo Hall Access. Registration opens September 1 atwww.Buildersshow.com/September.