May 2021

News from the TBA A Message from Mark Kessler, as TBA President May is always an exciting time for the TBA and our community because, with Mother's Day weekend, comes the highly anticipated TBA Spring Parade of Homes Event featuring our builder members whose entries showcase their style and professionalism. This year there are fifteen entries, all being shown virtually from May, 2021 - May, 2022, and eleven entries will be open for the traditional walk through tour. Thank you to the builders, sponsors and advertisers for all of your great support - we could not present such a high quality event without you! Save the date! Saturday, June 19th, Father's Day Weekend. The 33rd Annual TBA Saltwater Fishing Tournament located at Carrabelle. The office is accepting fishing teams and sponsors and the committee is looking forward to a great day on the water. Our Membership Challenge is still in full force - sign up one new member before the end May. Recruit 1 in '21; Retain 1 in '21. We have strength in numbers. Have a great month! Yours in service to the TBA,   Mark Kessler, as TBA President

2021 FBA Leadership Summit!

Kerwyn Jones is currently planning a Senior Transition Ceremony at Gadsden Technical Institute in May (near Memorial Day) to show appreciation to the upcoming high school graduates who participated in the program this year. The gifts will be "Thor" hammers with the FBA logo on the sides. Kerwyn would like to use 6x6 lumber for the graduates and 4x4 for the remaining club members. Here is a link to constructing the "Thor" Hammers: Thor Hammers If anyone would like to assist in making the hammers or donating materials (need approx. 7 Senior Hammers and 12 Club Member Hammers) or they can be purchased online for about $24 per hammer. Please reach out to Kerwyn at jcdbuilders@aol.com THANK YOU KERWYN FOR ALL YOU DO!

New Members in April! Capital City Investments-Catrina Stith Davidson Contracting Corp.-Paul Davidson Galloway Construction, Inc. Jim Romedy Keith Key Heating and Air-Jared Key Tinker & Tinker Masonry-Randy Tinker Are you a builder or remodeler not in the TBA? Join today by contacting calling 850-385-1414 or emailing to linn.glass@tallyba.com

Thank you for renewing your TBA Membership!

Thanks for Renewing! Member Since 3 Rivers Inc.-1978 Barber's Best Termite and Pest-2019 Best Block LLC-2020 Earl Bacon Agency-2015 Kraft Nissan-2018 McIver Flooring and Supplies-2020 McCord Construction Services-2020 Manausa, Shaw & Minacci-2015 Praesidium Homes-2016 Sheetrock Services-2017 TC Federal Bank-2017 Troy's Electric Inc.-2019 Vieth Construction-1992

Thank you to our 2021 Level 1 Premier Sponsor - Metronet! Contact: Jackie Wilson 850-980-1414

Big Bend Tiny Home Foundation Update   Shower installed, plumbing(Lively) roughed in, electrical(Lively and Anexter Electrical Supply) roughed in and ready for inspections. Windows should be here May 1. Metal roof(Tallahassee Roofing) should be put on within the next week, and unit will be moved to 2351 Lake Hall Road, Tallahassee, so that it will be on display(under construction) for the Parade of Homes. Lively will also be doing the spray foam insulation in the walls and ceiling. We are now planning on the interior so looking for assistance on lighting, fans, painting, cabinets, trim, accessories, etc.  So if you would like to offer so assistance, please contact me.....stan@3river.com. AND A SPECIAL BIG THANKS TO THE TALLAHASSEE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION/GOLF COMMITTE WHO RAISED OVER $800 TO HELP COVER SOME OF THE COST OF THIS PROJECT.  Lively is also making a banner with the names of contributors which will be on display at the Parade Home. They are also featuring it in their promotional videos, etc.  THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE INVOLVED. Stan   Stan Derzypolski Realtor/Builder CBC059419 "3" Rivers, Inc. 4345 Jackson View Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32303 850-570-4767, Fax 850-241-0300

Thank you to our 2021 Level 1 Premier Sponsor - Prime Meridian Bank!

The TBA proudly presents the 2021 Spring Parade of Homes Event, May 8, 9 15 & 16! Homes open Saturdays 10am - 5pm and Sundays Noon - 5pm. Visit tallyba.com for more details.

Thank you to the Builders, Sponsors and Parade of Homes Magazine advertisers for your support of this highly anticipated annual event! See below in the newsletter for a complete listing of this year's sponsors. Watch for more details soon at tallyba.com

Thank you to the following TBA Members who are the 2021 Parade of Homes Magazine Pick Up Locations beginning Thursday, May 6th: Capital City Bank Branches Central Heating Consultants, Tallahassee Coldwell Banker, Rachael Davis Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet, Tallahassee Elevation Construction & Design Ferguson Enterprises, Tallahasee Gulfeagle Supply, Tallahassee Insure It All!, Tallahassee McIver Flooring and Supplies, Crawfordville Metronet of Tallahassee Prime Meridian Bank Branches Tallahassee Lighting & Decor University Lending Group, Tallahassee

Thank you to the following TBA Members for placing ads in the 2021 TBA Parade of Homes Magazine!   Arbor Communities BB&T/SunTrust (now TRUIST) Bobby Dollar’s Appliance Consultants Cabinet Concepts Capital City Home Loans Central Heating Consultants, Inc.  City of Tallahassee/Natural Gas Utility Farm Credit of Northwest Florida Fat Boy Drywall Florida Green Building Coalition Lawson & Lawson Electric/Lawson Alarm Metronet Moore Lending Group  Movement Mortgage Paul’s Termite & Pest Control  Pennyworth Homes Prime Meridian Bank  SmartBank Smith Thompson Shaw Colon & Power, P.A. Synovus Tallahassee Board of Realtors Tallahassee Kitchen Center, Inc. Tallahassee Lighting & Decor Tallahassee Roofing, Inc. University Lending Group Worley Construction, Inc.

Thank you to our 2021 Level 1 Premier Sponsor - City of Tallahassee/Natural Gas Utilities!

The TBA is looking for Builder Members and Associate Members to be featured in the monthly TBA E-Newsletter! This is an extremely valuable, FREE, offer bringing you and your business marketing exposure to both the membership and the community - every month the newsletter is uploaded to the TBA website. Don't Miss Out! Contact Linn Glass at linn.glass@tallyba.com today!

Featured Builder of the Month! Christian Griffith, Builder

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Featured Associate of the Month! Jackie Hubbard, Homes and Land Magazine

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PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE TBA WEBSITE OR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES RELATIVE TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EVENTS. THANK YOU.

May 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. May 4, 2021, Tuesday 2021 Saltwater Fishing Tournament Committee Meeting 1pm-2pm Via Zoom May 6, 2021, Thursday GA Committee Meeting with County Commissioner Kristen Dozier 10:00am-11:00am TBA Office and Via Zoom May 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2021 TALLAHASSEE BUILDERS ASSOCIATION'S 2021 PARADE OF HOMES May 11, 2021, Tuesday Membership Committee Meeting 10:00am-11:00pm TBA Office and Via Zoom May 11, 2021 Green Building Council with Guest Eric Martin from FSEC 3:00pm-4:00pm Via Zoom May 12, 2021, Wednesday Executive Committee Meeting 10:45am-11:30am TBA Office and Via Zoom May 12, 2021 Wednesday Board of Directors Meeting 11:30am-1:00pm TBA Office and Via Zoom May 20, 2021, Thursday Hard Hat Happy Hour "Bike Night" 5:00pm-7:00pm BIKE NIGHT AT TBA sponsored by Metronet May 26, 2021,Wednesday Remodeler's Council Meeting 11:30am-12:30pm TBA Office, Outdoors May 31, 2021, Monday Memorial Day Holiday Office Closed  Please remember to register.

Thank You 2021 TBA Corporate Sponsors Thank you Centricity for your 2021 Partner Sponsorship with TBA! In accordance with guidelines recommended by the CDC, the TBA will continue to conduct itself in a manner consistent with those guidelines for the health and safety of our staff and members.

 SAVE THE DATE! THE 2021 TBA SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT Saturday, June 19th, Father's Day Weekend!

Save the Dates! The Brand New TBA Home & Garden Show, October 2 & 3, North Florida Fairgrounds. Reserve your booth space today - booths are going fast! Call 385-1414 to reserve today.

Thank you 2021 TBA Parade of Homes Sponsors!

2021 TBA Parade of Homes Sponsor Logos and Links!

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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