News from the TBA
A Message from Brian K. Will, TBA President
October has finally arrived with cooler temperatures and the TBA is right in the middle of NAHB's Membership Drive competition! The competition began September 1st and goes through November 30th. As of August 31st, TBA had 225 full paying members. On December 1st, if our full paying membership is more than 228 our local will receive $50 per each member beginning with 229 and every member above that benchmark.
Membership recruitment is all about "the ask". Just simply ask the person to join the TBA! Why? Because of our Strength in Numbers to have a meaningful impact on issues facing the residential construction industry. Why? Because the lobbying efforts of all NAHB and FHBA members across the country (membership is an automatic three-in-one; local, state, and national).
Looking ahead to 2021, the TBA is planning many opportunities for networking, and opportunities to market your business:
*Membership Directory
*Tiny Homes partnership with City of Tallahassee/Natural Gas Utilities, Rinnai, Florida Propane Gas Association and Lively Technical College
*Golf Tournament
*Parade of Homes Events, including walk through and virtual tours
*Saltwater Fishing Tournament
*Skeet Shoot-out
*Home & Garden Show
*Homes for the Holidays Digital Tour (if your home was not ready for the Parade of Homes event, take this opportunity to market your home and contribute to a community charity in the spirit of the holidays)
*Remodelers Showcase Digital Tour
Lots of great things are happening at the TBA and within our industry!
P.S. October 5th is the deadline to register to vote in the November general election.
As patriotic Americans, it is our privilege and duty to participate and have our voices heard. Get Out the Vote!
Brian K. Will, as TBA President
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THANK YOU SKEET SPONSORS! |
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Welcome and Thank You New Members! |
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New Members in September-
Hannon Construction-Saxon Hannon
Max Homebuilders Inc.-Judith Fernandez
Metronet-Jackie Wilson
Sherwin Williams-Scott Brown
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Thanks for Renewing! Member Since
Allweather Insulation-1985
Central Heating Consultants-2016
City of Tallahassee Natural Gas Utility-2013
HUB International-2016
Mathers Electric-2014
Seminole Trusses-2016
Tallahassee Homes-2015
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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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Click here to join today! |
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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 Mark Kessler of Kessler Construction and Associate is Maggie Kretchman of Alpha Foundations.
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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Mark Kessler, Kessler Construction |
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Mark Kessler, President and Co-Owner of Kessler Construction, serves as the current 1st Vice President of the Tallahassee Builders Association, former Chair of the Remodelers Council, and a member of the Green Building Council. He has been a proud member of the TBA since 2007. Mark has served as the President of the Monticello Rotary Club, a Board Member of the Monticello/Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and is a Certified-Aging-In-Place Specialist. Mark served as President of the Jefferson County Wolf Creek Pet Adoption Center with his service culminating with the construction of a new animal shelter built for the organization pro-bono.
Mark’s introduction to the construction industry was through the Southwest Florida luxury custom home market. A true family business, Mark co-owns the company with his wife, Teresa. His brother, daughter and son-in-law are also part of the team. Each member of Team KC brings a wealth of industry knowledge to the design-build firm, providing their clients with world-class service. Kessler Construction has earned 27 industry awards over the last decade, including 21 awards received through the TBA.
The TBA will be welcoming Mark Kessler as the 2021 President in the new year!
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Maggie Kretchman, Alpha Foundation |
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Maggie Kretchman is the Business
Development Coordinator for Alpha Foundations, and has been a member of the Tallahassee Builders Association since 2019. Maggie handles external marketing and networking opportunities for their North territory, which includes: home/trade shows, association involvement, meeting sponsorships, etc.
Alpha Foundations was founded in 2002 by Matt Shanley, and recently moved their headquarters to Monticello, FL. Alpha Foundations is your local expert in foundation, crawlspace, and concrete repair. They provide patented, proven solutions for a wide variety of issues, and their trained, experienced professionals will ensure you have a safe, stable, and healthy home. Alpha Foundations has been involved with the TBA since 2014, and they look forward to many more years to come!
If you or someone you know has any questions or concerns, please reach out for a free quote! Alpha Foundations is more than happy to help. Maggie Kretchman can be reached at 850-404-3819.
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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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October 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.
October 1, 2020, Thursday
Government Affairs Meeting
10am-11am
Via Zoom and In Person
October 2, 2020, Friday
Tiny House Committee Meeting
1:30pm-2:30pm
Via Zoom
October 5, 2020, Monday
2021 Home & Garden Show Committee
TBA Office
1:00pm-2:00pm
October 5, 2020, Monday
Homes for the Holidays/Remodelers Showcase Awards Meeting
3:00pm-4pm
Via Zoom
October 12, 2020, Monday
Skeet Shoot Committee Meeting
TBA Office
10:00am-11:00am
October 13, 2020
Membership Drive Phone-a-thon
TBA Office
9:00am-10:15am
Membership Committee Meeting
TBA Office
10:15am-11:15am
October 13, 2020, Tuesday
Green Building Council Meeting
11:30am-1:00pm
Via Zoom
October 14, 2020, Wednesday
Executive Committee Meeting
10:45am-11:30am
In person and Zoom
Board of Directors Meeting
11:30am-1:00pm
In person and Zoom
October 16, 2020, Friday
TBA Skeet Shoot at Talon Range
Deadline for entering TBA Remodelers Showcase Awards and Homes for the Holidays
October 19, 2020, Monday
2021 Parade of Homes Committee Meeting
TBA Office
1:30pm-2:30pm
October 22 ,2020, Thursday
Hard Hat Happy Hour is Back!
Join us for Octoberfest 2020
sponsored by Smartbank
5pm-7pm
October 27, 2020, Tuesday
Membership Drive Phone-a-thon
TBA Office
Lunch Provided
11:00-1:00
October 28, 2020, Wednesday
Remodelers Council Committee Meeting
11:30am-1:00pm
Via Zoom
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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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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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Navigable Waters Protection Rule a Win for Housing Affordability, Regulatory Certainty
Douglas Davis, a green builder from St. Augustine, testified on behalf of NAHB before the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee last week.
Mr. Davis stated that the Navigable Waters Protection Rule’s (NWPR) straightforward regulatory requirements will ultimately drive down housing costs. Specifically, by clearly defining “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to not include man-made ditches and isolated ponds on private property. By removing them from federal jurisdiction it will ultimately ease compliance with the Clean Water Act. Which in the example cited, delayed a project for nearly a decade.
States and local governments still maintain the authority to regulate waters and ultimately have a better understanding of the landscape and needs of their communities, with far more reasonable permitting deadlines.
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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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