News from the TBA
A Message from Brian K. Will, TBA President
This will be the last president’s message of my one year term. Pending a vote of the membership on November 19th, Mark Kessler is set to serve as TBA president beginning December 1st. He has served faithfully through the chairs on the executive committee and is more than qualified to lead our association through 2021. I will continue as immediate past president to serve, encourage, affirm and help him however I can.
This has been the most unusual year of all my 33+ years in TBA! I am happy to report that our
association not only survived but thrived! Our board of directors, our executive committee, our
amazing staff, and hardworking committee chairs all went above and beyond to ensure every event exceeded expectations!
The membership committee under the leadership of Drexal Harris recruited new members and renewed members every month, and our last phone drive was an overwhelming success.
The Parade of Homes committee, with Jackie Hubbard, faced a daunting task and hit a home run with a new and now permanent virtual Parade and we were the first in the State to successfully hold an in person, on site Parade with appropriate health guidelines. Brandy White of Southern Pipe had a fabulous early bird kick off. We included a silent auction with the POH chaired by Becky McNeal that raised money for our Builders Care program, the first time we’ve had a budget for that charity.
Our Fathers Day weekend fishing tournament with Tyler Easom as chair had more boats and fisherman entered than last year! I hear there is video evidence of a good time at Brian Barnard’s place on the river.
The golf tournament at Golden Eagle was the first held in North Florida post Covid restrictions and was Sold Out. Farley Maxwell as chairman put on a most fabulous event!
The skeet tournament returned this year under the leadership of Philip Pomeroy and was another sold out event with a waiting list!
The Remodelors Council with Paul McManus as chair and the Green Building Council chaired by Jane and Randy Conn found a way to keep their councils relevant and timely with great programs on Zoom!
Our commitment to Future Builders of America has remained strong thanks to Kerwyn Jones who will now serve on our Board of Directors!
Thanks to the efforts of FHBA, construction was deemed an essential industry and we have been
blessed to continue working with proper protocols. Through every challenge, we have adapted,
innovated and improvised! We initiated a new event for this winter, the Homes for the Holidays and Remodelors Showcase awards virtual event benefitting the Christmas Connection. Additionally, we are in the planning stages for our own Home Show in the fall of 2021! Next year through a partnership with City Gas and Lively Tech, we will be involved in a Tiny Home project constructed by students!
All of our sponsors, underwriters, and advertisers continued to believe in and support our mission, and I am grateful beyond words. Many individual members stepped up on nearly every event: Amy Banning, Karen Koelemij, Becky McNeal, Buddy Wallace, Rebecca Grabowski, Farley Maxwell, Stan Derzypolski, Rob Watson, Doug and Dennis Barton, and Bobby Dollar, to name a few. Thank you!
Please stay connected and involved. There is strength in numbers!
Sincerely,
Brian K. Will, as TBA President
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The TBA Office Will Be Accepting Donations and Gifts During Normal Working Hours thru December 14 on behalf of Christmas Connection |
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Welcome and Thank You New Members! |
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New Members in October
Construct Group SE-Glen Coxwell
Dender Remodeling & Construction-Ryan Dender
Design House of Tallahassee-Tom Harrison
Edward Jones Investments-Catrina Stith
Elevation Construction & Design-Casey Lauer
Hartsfield Roofing and Construction-Rett Hartsfield
Harvest Print & Marketing Solutions-Krista Kleman
Jay Walker Enterprises-Jay Walker
Kasdorf Design Build-Derek Kasdorf
Labigs Hardwood Flooring LLC-Shawn Labigs
Master Granite & Marble-Tony LoBianco
Mayfield Painting-Lonny Mayfield
Miller Glass Co.-Dewitt Miller
Mystic Pools LLC-Dusty Spencer
Night Hawk Construction-Brian Barrett
Precision Pavers and Landscaping-Jeremiah Gray
Spartan Exteriors LLC-Joseph Webster
Truevolt Electrical Services-William Hearn
Wynn & Associates, Residential Design & Drafting-Joseph Wynn
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Thanks for Renewing! Member Since
Ameris Bank-2015
A Mining Group-2019
Builders First Source-2016
Dion Builders-1982
Homes and Land Magazine-1998
Perkins Electric-2008
Power On-2013
Sellers Tile-2019
Skyline Building and Framing-2018
The Great American Construction Company-2016
Woodlane Cabinet Company-2019
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Fall Membership Drive
TBA is taking part in NAHB’s Membership Drive this Fall. The drive will begin on September 1 and end November 30. On December 1 we will compare our membership count to August 31 and if we have recruited as least three new members, we qualify for NAHB’s competition drive. What can you do? PLEASE RECRUIT AT LEAST ONE NEW MEMBER – You are the best recruiter for the TBA!
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“Every man owes a part of his time and money to the business or industry in which he is engaged. No man has a moral right to withhold his support from an organization that is striving to improve conditions within his sphere.”
--Theodore Roosevelt
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Homes for the Holidays/Remodelers Showcase Awards Virtual Tour Event Coming November 20- December 31
The TBA is happy to announce this brand new combined event "Homes for the Holidays/Remodelers Showcase Awards Virtual Tour."
This event is the result of an idea to offer builders an additional option to display their work separate of the annual Parade of Homes, and for all members to participate in donations to the 2020 chosen charity, Christmas Connection.
This new event will allow builders and remodelers to showcase projects from the previous three years and is being held digitally November 20-December 31 in the spirit of the holiday season! Please contact the TBA office for more information.
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TBA's Featured Members of the Month
This month's featured Builder is Rob Watson of the Great American Construction Co., and Associate member is Jay Walker of Jay Walker Enterprises.
If you would like to be featured as the Builder or Associate of the month, please submit your information to the office by the 15th of the month for consideration.
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Rob Watson, The Great American Construction Company |
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Rob Watson, owner of The Great American Construction Co., has been a member of the Tallahassee Builders Association since 2016 . He is currently serving as Treasurer on the TBA Executive Committee, Board of Directors and is the Chair of Governmental Affairs for the past three years. He is also active in the Membership committee, Parade of Homes committee, Marketing and Branding committee, Finance committee, PAC committee, FHBA Governmental Affairs committee and is an Alternate Builder Director for FHBA. Rob is a Certified Building Contractor, Licensed Real Estate professional, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with 25+ years of experience in the construction/design industry with 15+ years of experience in the Tallahassee area.
The Great American Construction Co. specializes in custom and spec residential construction with experience in remodeling, additions, and construction management. Rob utilizes his knowledge of architecture and design experience to offer a true design/build experience for his clients. Rob can be reached by phone at 850-294-4119, or email at robwatson@tgacc.net.
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Jay Walker, Jay Walker Enterprises |
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Greetings! Hope everyone is staying safe and well. Recently, while eating lunch with Brandon Jett and Tiger Sewell at the TBA skeet shoot, I was asked if I would write up a message as an Associate Member of the Tallahassee Builders Association.
I am a native Tallahassean, and lived in this area all my life (however, now reside in Havana, Fl).
I started business as a sole proprietorship in 1992 and then incorporated in 2001. I have served on the board for the Chimney Safety Institute of America (educational 501C3) and also have served on the board for the National Chimney Sweep Guild (member 501C6) for many years and am Past President on this National Organization. During my term as President I was able to visit many other businesses thru out the country and also attended the European Chimney Conference in Austria in 2010. Jay Walker Enterprises, Inc. business has evolved over the years. Great service will always be our main objective. We also sell and install gas logs, wood & gas fireplaces, wood & gas free standing and insert stoves. (note: we leave the gas hook up for the licensed gas tech) We work for contractors during new construction, as well as remodeling (main reason for me joining the TBA was to network and gain more relationships with builders). We carry workman’s compensation as well as GL insurance for your protection.
Below is an “elevator speech” I was asked to create a while back – You may be amused…. . What elevator speech have you created? LOL. (see below):
“Good morning my name is Jay Walker and I am the president of Jay Walker Enterprises Incorporated. Jay Walker Enterprises sweeps inspects repairs rebuilds and installs fireplaces chimneys and dryer vents in Tallahassee and surrounding areas and we've been doing it since 1992. That's 28 years. Our technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America and members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild. Jay has served on the White House Chimney sweeping Team in 2008, 2011, 2017 and most recently in 2020 and serviced and video inspected 36 fireplaces in the White House and West Wing. But most of our work comes from people like you and I and your friends and your family and your neighbors. So the next time anyone of your friends mention anything about a fireplace chimney or dryer vent you tell them.... Hey Call Jay!”
Jay Walker
850-562-4692 work
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PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE TBA WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EVENTS. THANK YOU. |
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November Events
Click on the link to be directed to the Tallyba.com Calendar of Events. Plan to attend by clicking on the event and submitting your RSVP.
NEW TBA OFFICE HOURS:
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Subject to change during major events.
November 5, 2020, Thursday
Government Affairs Meeting
with Guest Akin Akinyemi, Leon County Property Appraiser
10am-11am
Via Zoom and In Person TBA Office
November 9, 2020, Monday
2021 Home & Garden Show Committee
TBA Office and Via Zoom
1:00pm-2:00pm
November 9, 2020, Monday
Homes for the Holidays/Remodelers Showcase Awards Meeting
3:00pm-4pm
Via Zoom and In Person
November 10, 2020
Membership Committee Meeting
TBA Office and Via Zoom
10:00am-11:10am
November 10, 2020, Tuesday
Green Building Council Meeting
11:30am-1:00pm
Via Zoom
November 11, 2020, Wednesday
Executive Committee Meeting
10:45am-11:30am
In person and Zoom
November 11, 2020, Wednesday
Board of Directors Meeting
11:30am-1:00pm
In person and Zoom
November 13, 2020
Tiny Homes Committee Meeting
1:30pm-2:30pm
Via Zoom
November 16, 2020, Monday
2021 Parade of Homes Committee Meeting
1:00pm-2:00pm
TBA Office and Via Zoom
November 19, 2020, Thursday
Annual Meeting of All TBA Members for Election of Officers and Board of Directors
Capital City Country Club
11:30am-1:00pm
Reservations are required.
Lunch is $25 if paid in advanced and
$30 at the door.
November 20, 2020, Friday
The start of the Home for the Holidays/Remodelers Showcase Virtual Tour which will run through December 31!
This year's benefitting charity is The Christmas Connection!
November 23, 2020, Monday
2021 Home & Garden Show Committee Meeting
TBA Office and Via Zoom
1:00pm-2pm
Happy Thansgiving! Offices closed November 26 and 27.
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Thank You To Our Veterans For Defending Our Freedom Past and Present |
In accordance with guidelines recommended by the CDC, President Trump and Governor DeSantis, the TBA will continue to conduct itself in a manner consistent with those guidelines for the health and safety of our staff and members. Please note that all meetings will be conducted via Zoom (teleconferencing) until otherwise indicated. Be sure to check the Memberzone calendar for instructions or call the office at 385-1414.
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Click on NAHB CONNECT to share, discuss, and learn with industry peers. |
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Kerwyn Wilson Jones presenting at the Future Builders of America student induction ceremony on October 29th at Gadsden Technical Institute! |
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HIGHEST SCORING HIGH RISE FEATURED BY NAHB BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING!
The Artisan multifamily mixed use community in Dunedin achieved the Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Platinum-level designation.
The Artisan was recently featured by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as its Best in American Living Community of the Week.
FGBC certifications provide pathways to build green homes, developments, local governments, high rises and commercial buildings. The checklist process, including low fees, is often more affordable than other certifications.
Over 54 high-rise projects are currently certified and 110 registered under the Florida Green Certification Program.
The intent of the FGBC High-Rise Residential Building Standard is to encourage owners of high-rise residential projects to adopt green and sustainable strategies during the design and construction of their projects and to receive recognition for their efforts.
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Take advantage of the Brand New 2021 TBA Sponsorship Opportunities available to market yourself and your business! |
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Interested in being a part of the Green Building Council and/or The Remodelers Council?
Call Linn Glass at 385-1414 for details.
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Take Advantage of your Membership today with these Cost Savings Programs. |
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Click on the National Purchasing Partner logo today to take advantage of the many discount programs available to you!
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