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Build My Future – Columbia County, FL
This is one of our favorite events of the year, Build My Future – Columbia County, FL!
Barrs Plumbing, Inc. and A&B Well Drilling and Pump Services, Inc. were delighted to participate once again in this countywide day of youth exploration. It has become widely recognized that skilled trades in our country are facing a major workforce shortage. The Build My Future event invites high school students to spend the day exploring some non-traditional career paths. This event’s focus is to introduce and highlight future career options that are rooted in skilled trades and the construction industry versus traditional degree-based occupations.
Students participate in a hands-on skills fair, interacting with skilled tradesmen such as welders, HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, well drillers, and heavy equipment operators. The event also provides an opportunity for students nearing graduation to connect with employers for mentorships, internships, and hiring.
At the Barrs Plumbing booth, students had the opportunity to pick up and handle real plumbing tools and equipment while Barrs plumbers answered questions and highlighted the advantages of entering the plumbing field. The drillers from A&B Well Drilling and Pump Services drove their 60,000-pound Versa Drill rig to the event. Students were able to watch this massive piece of heavy equipment in action as well as participate in running the machine. In addition to participation, Barrs and A&B contribute as a Journeyman Sponsor for the event, providing a monetary donation.
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Previous Organizations
Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo
In the month of March, Barrs and A&B Well Drilling are proud sponsors of the 32nd annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo! Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo held annually at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena in Lake City, Florida. Our rodeo includes all 7 rodeo events: Bareback, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping and Bull Riding. We also have Mutton Bustin’ and Breakaway Roping. Barrs and A&B have had the privilege to sponsor the Specialty Act at the rodeo for many years and love being part of this community tradition.
Visit Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
Visit Rodeo Lake City Facebook
2025 Toy Drive
With the support of our customers, both companies (Barrs & A&B) were able to provide wish-list presents to multiple families in our community. Additionally, several of our own Barrs Plumbing and A&B employees personally brought in gifts to donate to the cause! Some of Santa’s younger helpers (BP and A&B employees’ kiddos) helped shop, wrap, and deliver the gifts. Teaching them about the spirit of giving was an added bonus to an event that was overwhelmingly special and heartwarming.
Lake City Columbia County Youth Baseball
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Visit LCBRB Website | Babe Ruth League Website
Visit Columbia County Youth-Baseball Official Facebook
A&B is proud to sponsor the Fall, Spring, and Summer All-Star program for the Lake City Little League- $600 per team/ per season! ($1800/year)! Athletes wear jerseys with our company logo, and our business banners hang proudly on the fence of the baseball fields.
Owner Cody Barrs grew-up playing on these same fields (below are a few pictures his mom shared) and now our son Raylan participates as well. Our companies are proud to be associated with an organization that focuses on skills and values that will make an impact on the lives our communities’ youth. The Lake City Columbia County Youth Baseball program welcomes players ages 4-16 years old of all skill levels. This program is affiliated with and governed by Babe Ruth Baseball League.
The Babe Ruth League’s official motto is "Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory". This is part of the larger Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Code, which also emphasizes developing a strong body and mind, a respect for the rules, and a spirit of cooperation.
- Babe Ruth Sportsmanship Code
- Develop a strong, clean, healthy body, mind and soul.
- Develop a strong urge for sportsmanlike conduct.
- Develop understanding of and respect for the RULES.
- Develop courage in defeat, tolerance and modesty in victory.
- Develop control over emotions and speech.
- Develop a spirit of cooperation and team play.
- Develop into real, true CITIZENS!
Florida Gateway Fair Livestock
Visit Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Livestock Exhibits
Visit Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Facebook
A&B participated in the Florida Gateway Fair Livestock sale on Thursday, 10/30. Each year, the youth of Columbia Co. spend months prior to the county fair raising livestock projects; swine, steers, beef production heifers, dairy cows, and goats. With the guidance of our local FFA and 4H chapters, youth livestock projects create opportunities to promote and develop responsibility, leadership, communication, personal development, and agricultural education. The livestock projects will be sold in a live auction setting during the fair. Local businesses and community supporters have the opportunity to purchase the livestock project.
Last year, A&B and Barrs Plumbing spent over $15,000 combined in our livestock contributions!
Here is an article that gives more explanation of the benefits to youth who participate in livestock programs. The article puts into words why our companies are such strong supporters of this process.
Culture House Church, Inc.
Visit Culture House Church Website
Visit Culture House Church Facebook
One of our local churches in Lake Butler, FL began a two-year mission to build a house completely debt-free, that would be sold, and all the proceeds would be used to fully pay off the mortgage on the church. This church is a pillar in our community, giving back in a big way at every opportunity. Their vision- "To be debt-free so that we can give generously to meet the needs in our community!" How- "Build a House to Pay for the House!"
A&B was proud to make a generous donation to this cause!
