PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Joe Byrne
Thankful It was great seeing everyone in person at the Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa in beautiful Jensen Beach for my first Board and Committee meetings as FRSA President. The meetings were well attended and topics covered everything from codes to convention to membership and all that our great industry represents. FRSA Legislative Council Chris Dawson brought us up to speed legislatively, with a glance of things to come in the 2022 legislative session. Chris also invited Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis to attend the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting and present the group with a brief update on the financial health of Florida, among other topics. On Saturday, the Board of Directors met and reviewed projected year-end numbers, which looked tremendous. At this time last year, FRSA leadership was very concerned about cash flow following the cancellation of the 2020 Convention and Expo. I’m very pleased to announce that we’ll end the year with a substantial profit. I’d like to thank FRSA’s CPA, Mike Reed, who looks out for the financial interests of FRSA and its subsidiaries. I would also like to thank Lisa Pate and her great staff: Cheryl Sulock, John Hellein and Maria Armas, who made the first Board meeting a wonderful experience. I’d like to pass on my congratulations to the 2021 Convention award winners. Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys and Consultants, won the prestigious Campanella Award, presented by FRSA Past President and Campanella recipient Burt Logan. Greg Keeler, Owens Corning was a very deserving winner of the Earl Blank Heart Award, presented by FRSA President Adam Purdy, CPRC. 2021 Honorary Membership was presented to Tonya Steele, Millennium Metals Inc. and Brian Swope, CPRC, Tampa Roofing Co., and FRSA Past President was awarded Life Membership. Monica Vornbrock, The GLO Group, won the Bieler Enthusiasm Award and the President’s Award was presented to Tracy Purdy who has helped and guided husband Adam Purdy through his years serving on the FRSA Executive Committee. Congratulations to all! The plans for the 2022 FRSA Convention are well underway and will take place at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The theme is “Celebrating 100 Years and the American Roofer.” Keep an eye out for the 100th Anniversary poster, which will be mailed in the next month – it’s sure to be a commemorative item. Our first fundraiser for the 2022 Charity of Choice, Tunnel to Towers, will be held on November 6 at Coachman Park in Clearwater. My wife Vicki and I, with the help of a few brave souls, will walk in the 5K as
“America’s Roofing Team FRSA.” You can sponsor our team by using the QR code below. We hope to raise a lot of money for this worthwhile organization that provides so much for the survivors and families of fallen military, police, firefighters and paramedics. These individuals have given so much to all of us and we are thankful to be able to give back to their families. We hope to see Joe Byrne, FRSA President you at the walk and, if you Owner, Byrne Roofing Inc. can’t join us, please consider a donation to this worthy cause. Vicki and I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving. May God bless you!
Joseph R. Byrne byrneroof@aol.com
2022 FRSA Charity of Choice
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