The TBA E-Newsletters are a great way to keep our members informed on what events are taking place during the month. From monthly meetings to special events, this monthly e-mailing is just another benefit of membership in the TBA!
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| Green Building Council Meeting |
 Thursday, May 8th · 11:30 am
Sponsored by Ferguson Enterprises
TBA Members : NO CHARGE - Non-members : $20
Lunch will be provided
Topic:
A manufacture representative from Sea Gull Lighting will present the benefits of energy efficiency in the housing market including lighting, how to obtain the Energy Star rating for houses, the role of the EPA in regard to the Energy Star Program, the Energy Star criteria and upcoming changes, Title 24 and the move toward state implementations, and Sea Gull Lighting's role in the program. The technology behind fluorescent fixtures and new and upcoming technology that will be utilized for energy efficiency will be also discussed.
Please RSVP by calling the TBA office at 385-1414.
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| 2008 TBA Parade of Homes™ |
May 10th - 11th & 17th - 18th
1pm - 6pm Daily
Free Admission
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| TBA Parade of Homes™ Awards Ceremony |
May General Membership Meeting
May 15th · 6:30pm
Before May 15th: $30 · Day of: $35
Ramada Inn Conference Center
2900 North Monroe Street
Please RSVP by calling TBA at 850-385-1414
Payment due at time of reservation
Gold Sponsors
City of Tallahassee
Florida Commerce Credit Union
Champion Chevrolet Bronze Sponsors
Premier Bank
Silver Sponsors BB&T
Comcast Jim Bennett's Plumbing, Inc.
Florida Home Builders Insurance Advanced Builders & Remodelers, Inc.
H&C Coatings / Sherwin Williams BrackenChase Builders
People's First Community Bank Premier Construction & Development Inc
Sunshine Savings Bank Tri Eagle Sales
Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa, P.A.
Hancock Bank of Florida
Capelouto Pest Control, Inc.
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| Remodelers Council Meeting |
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Come join the TBA Remodeler's Council for a Cookout!
Wednesday, May 28th
@11:30am
Sponsored by Gulf Coast Lumber
9141 Woodville Hwy
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| 2008 NAHB Membership Campaign |
National Membership Day
May 20, 2008
Earn Double Spike points and great prizes this May for recruiting new members
Recruit: 1 New Member - Earn 2 Spike Points
1 Affiliate Member - Earn 1 Spike Point
1 Remodelers Council Member - Earn 1 Spike Point
Earn: 2 Spike Points: Receive a Multi-function tool with
LED light and 8 tools.
4 Spike Points: Receive a Captain's folding chair
with arms and 2 mesh cup holders.
6 Spike Points: Receive a Full zip fleece jacket: Men's (tan/black) or Women's (crème/black)
Spike Points: Receive an invitation to join the other top TBA recruiters for dinner for two at Jim Bennett's Hunting Lodge in Havana.
Plus, the top TBA recruiter in will also receive recognition in TBA Today!
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| National Green Building Conference |
 Green building is the hottest trend in the home building industry right now. Stay on top of the latest information, products and techniques by attending the NAHB National Green Building Conference. Get contacts, tools and ideas that are good for both the environment and your bottom line. The National Green Building Conference is the only national conference targeted to green building for the mainstream residential building industry. Network with designers and suppliers, attend exceptional education sessions and develop the skills you need for profitable green building.
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| Building for Boomers & Beyond |
 The baby boomers are starting to retire and housing for older adults will never be the same. Learn why this group won't be satisfied with "old" answers for their retirement. Learn more about the fastest-growing segment of the housing market. Attend the NAHB Building Boomers & Beyond: 50+ Housing Symposium (SM), the premier educational and networking event for industry professionals who serve the burgeoning 50+ market.
Dates: May 19-21
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| Stay Connected... |
 Update Your Contact Information Online!TBA has launched our brand new database software, BuilderFusion™! This new technology provides you, as a TBA member, with the capability to automatically update your own information online.
or visit our website
and link from the TBA Home Page.
The best way to stay connected is to be sure that TBA has all of your correct contact information. Logon today to view your member profile!
Call or email the TBA office to get your login information:
(850) 385-1414 ∙
tba@tallyba.com
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| Southeast Building Conference |
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It's time to make your plans to attend the South's largest regional building industry trade exposition and educational event ... the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) and its co-location partner, GreenTrends, set for July 30-August 2, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
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| MBA of Tallahassee Golf Tournament |
Monday May 19th
Killearn Country Club
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| Beach Bash 2008 |
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Thursday · June 26th
1435 E. Piedmont Drive
Live music, great food, door prizes and lots of fun.....
For more information contact Becky McNeal at (850) 422-1221
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dates Changed
Thursday, May 1st: Governmental Affairs Meeting 12pm @ TBA
Thursday, May 8th: Green Building Council 11:30 am @ Ferguson Enterprises
Tuesday, May 13th: Membership Committee Meeting 1 pm @ TBA
Wednesday, May 14th: Executive Committee Meeting 12:30pm @ TBA
Wednesday, May 14th:
Board of Directors Meeting 1pm @ TBA
Wednesday, May 14th: PAC meeting 2pm (after BOD Meeting) @ TBA
Saturday - Sunday, May 10-11th: Parade of HomesTM 1-6pm daily
Thursday, May 15th: Parade of HomesTM Awards Ceremony 6:30pm @ Ramada Inn North
Saturday - Sunday, May 17-18th: Parade of HomesTM 1-6pm daily
Monday, May 26th: Memorial Day, Office Closed
Wednesday, May 28th: Remodelers Council Meeting 11:30am @ Gulf Coast Lumber
Click here to view 2008 Calendar of Events
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| Welcome to TBA's Newest Members! |
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Builders:
Benjamin Grass
Grass Construction
Sponsor: James Rudnick
Lee Petrandis
Dimitri Company, Inc.
Sponsor: Drexal Harris
Matthew Parker
Hadrian Construction, Inc.
Sponsor: Craig Smith
Associates:
Christy Baird
Tower Hill Insurance Group
Sponsor: Drexal Harris
Joey Cartwright
JCI, LLC
Sponsor: Jim Bennett
John Esposito
Brown & Brown of Florida, Inc.
Sponsor: Drexal Harris
Calvin Ford
C.L. Ford Contracting, Inc. /Gold Key Homes
Sponsor: Jim Bennett
Kelly Harmon
iLevel by Weyerhaeuser
Sponsor: Dean Porostovsky
Ronald Harrigan
Sips Team, Inc.
Sponsor: Barry Pujol
Jess Nichols
Waste Management - North Florida
Sponsor: Stan Derzypolski
Craig Ross
Bluewater Shutters & Blinds, LLC
Sponsor: Mark Rodrigue
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| Thank you to our Sponsors |
Comcast's Website
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| We Love our Spikes! |
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What is the Spike Club?
Spikes points are awarded to members for recruiting new Builder, Associate, Affiliate, or Remodelers Council members. Once a member has earned 6 points, they become a Spike. They will earn Life Spike status with 25 Spike points. The Spike Club is a great way to honor our top recruiters.
Top Ten Spikes
Drexal Harris 494.5
Rob Wilson 393
Ed Dion 243.5
Gary Gooch 209.5
John Koelemij 205
Mark Worley 202
Kip Carpenter 193
Karen Koelemij 172
Olin Granthum 166
Brian Will 159.5
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Call the TBA office at
385-1414 for more information.
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