GBAHB Professional Women in Building
April 2014 eNewsletter
In this Issue… PWB Hosts GBAHB General Membership Meeting: ‘How to Get Involved with Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz’ Tuesday, April 22nd, 11a.m.
Sponsor Aliant Bank
Call to Action Help Stock Blitz Homeowners’ Pantries
Member Spotlight Rebecca Carr of Lowe’s Home Improvement
March Recap ‘I’m in the Groove with PWB’ Photo Booth Photos & New Member News
May Event & Free Webinars May 1-8 Builder Blitz & Webinar Schedule
A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
Sponsorship Opportunities Exclusively market your business at one of our monthly programs.
2014 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members & National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB
THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY Hello All! Our ‘Get in the Groove with PWB’ event was fun and informative. It was so great to meet new guests and continue to get to know members. There are many benefits to being a PWB Member and the group enjoyed hearing a few personal testimonies. Being a part of PWB has caused me to grow personally and professionally in ways I never knew I could. If you are considering becoming a member, I would love to talk with you more. I am looking forward to our April 22nd lunch where we will learn how to get involved with a very special event: The Habitat for Humanity Home Builders BLITZ. There is also a special call to action that I hope you will all participate in. It is sure to warm the homeowners’ hearts and our own. Please read on to find out more.
Sincerely,
Katherine Higgins, GBAHB PWB 2014 President
Please Join Us April 22nd!
General Membership Meeting How to Get Involved with Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz
Tuesday, April 22nd Registration 11:00 am Program 11:30 am GBAHB Office 5000 Grantswood Rd Birmingham, AL 35210 Cost to attend: $20 RSVP by contacting Lisa Stringer lisas@gbahb.com Or call 205.912.7000
Join us for this special lunch‌ Builders will meet their homeowners for the first time.
Come learn about the 9th annual Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz & how you can get involved in this exciting event. 12 Builders, Building 13 Homes, in 1 week!
Stock the Homeowners’ Pantries. Bring donations.
Professional Women in Building 2014 T-Shirts will be available.
Thank you to our Sponsor
Hosted by GBAHB Professional Women in Building
CALL TO ACTION Please Help Stock the Homeowners’ Pantries! Bring items to donate at the April 22nd General Membership Meeting
The new homeowners will be at the April 22nd General Membership Meeting to meet their builders for the first time. Help put an even bigger smile on their faces by donating!
Example donations: Paper Towels Toilet Paper Napkins Canned foods Food staples Hand Soap Dishwasher Detergent & Soap Cleaning Supplies: Sprays, Mop, Broom Tool Kit Light Bulbs Batteries
Hosted by GBAHB Professional Women in Building
GBAHB PWB April 2014 Member Spotlight Lowe’s Home Improvement
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There were no small jobs-- just everyone working toward the same goal. I cannot wait for this years BLITZ.
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Rebecca Carr is the daughter of a preacher and a teacher, oldest of 4 girls, aunt to 3 nieces and 3 nephews, and great aunt to 2 nieces and 2 nephews- of which she says nothing is better than watching them grow and laugh. When Rebecca is not working she loves spending time with her family, as well as gardening and watching things grow. Rebecca has been with Lowe’s for 5 years. She has worked for several builders in the Birmingham area over the last 20 years. She first gained knowledge and experience from her grandfather who was a builder, as well as learned from her father. Before the building industry, she taught for 3 years after gaining her BS degree in Education from UAB.
Rebecca got involved with GBAHB PWB through Lowe’s. She especially loves helping with the Habitat for Humanity Home Builders Blitz; because it allows her to see a project through from start to finish and work with a wonderful organization that helps people to become homeowners. Last year she showed up happy to help day after day. Rebecca says, ‘Seeing 10 homes start from slabs and becoming beautiful homes in 1 week was just CRAZY. Everyone was working hard but having FUN at the same time. There were no small jobs-- just everyone working toward the same goal. I cannot wait for E: Rebecca.l.carr-1@store.lowes.com this years BLITZ.’ We are grateful to have P: 205.981.4100 Rebecca a part of the PWB! 5291 Highway 280
March Recap Get in the Groove with PWB was a fun and informative lunch! We discussed the missions, goals, and benefits of Professional Women in Building. A few members gave testimonies about what PWB has meant to them. Then we broke off into groups and visited with different committee leaders. We shared ideas and discussed how to get involved. We had a great time with the photo booth; as you can see below! Jessie Gilliland of Alagasco was recognized as the Member Spotlight for the month. Thank you to Magic City Title for generously sponsoring the March lunch.
Welcome to our March New Member! Susan McGee of Counter Dimensions GBAHB PWB pushed National PWB’s membership over 1,000 members!
See more photos on our facebook page.
Please join us anytime between May 1st – 8th! Join in the fun with Professional Women in Building as we help 12 Builders, Build 13 Homes, in 1 week! Winchester Hills Way Clay/Chalkville Area Birmingham, AL 35215
Come and be a part of this exciting and special event. In just 1 week, 13 families will move into their new homes. Have a blast with us at the BLITZ!
Free Webinar Series April 9 . 12 pm Your Website: The Center of Your Marketing Strategy Meredith Oliver & Carol Morgan April 24 . 11 am Branding “Matters” to HER Kerry Mulcrone & Mollie Elkman
May 16 . 11 am Breaking Through Clutter: 5 Ways to Dynamically Differentiate Your Sales Presentation Melinda Brody & Amy O’Connor
May 29 . 11 am The View: Homebuilding in 2014 from the Woman’s Perspective Alicia Huey & Amy Martino
June 10 . 11 am To Be Announced Linda Hebert & Kelly Fink
June 19 . 11 am Selling By Design Jane Meagher &Kimberly Mackey
A Closer Look at GBAHB PWB Who
Builders & Associates, Women & Men We are engaged in all aspects of the building industry. Builders, developers, remodelers, architects, suppliers, marketing experts, designers, Realtors速, mortgage lenders , and trade contractors- all are welcome! If you are looking for a way to get more involved within GBAHB, PWB is a great place to start!
If you are interested in joining the PWB, please contact Lisa Stringer at 912-7000 or email lisas@gbahb.com for an application.
Why
How
The Professional Women in Building Council is the voice of women in the building industry, dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting our members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational opportunities, legislative awareness and outreach, and professional and personal development.
Connecting Women
Sharing Ideas Strengthening Our Industry
A Closer Look at GBAHB PWB Come join a group of diverse and fun women working together to make a difference for the home building industry, growing personally and professionally, making lasting relationships, and having fun along the way. PWB hosts monthly events with a wide variety of programs including education, fun networking, community outreach, and advocacy for the home building industry. We hosted the Chili Cook Off this past November and raised $4,000 for ABPAC. We have many more exciting events coming up for 2014!
+Benefits
What
When you join GBAHB PWB, you automatically become a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) PWB. NAHB PWB membership gives you access to Building Women Magazine, We-Connect eSource, Web Channel Online Resources, and more! Find out more here.
Sponsorship Opportunities Partner with GBAHB Professional Women in Building and exclusively market your business at one of our monthly Lunch & Learn Programs. $275 Lunch & Learn Program Sponsor receives… • 2-5 Minutes podium time • Table-top display with promotional items • Optional door prize contribution • Logo on event flyer and signage • Cost to attend is included
LEARN . NETWORK . ADVOCATE
2014 PWB Board Members
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Left to Right: Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Companies: Immediate Past President Julie Moore of Home Town Mortgage Services, Inc.: Historian Katherine Higgins of Alabama Brick Delivery, Inc.: President Beth Bradner of Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham: Treasurer Leslie Holsombeck of Adams Homes: Vice President Jill Sills of Alabama Power: 2012 President & Current Advisor
We are honored to serve you! Alicia Huey of A.G.H. Homes: 2012 President
We are grateful to serve beside these women within our local GBABH as they also serve directly at the national level; within NAHB PWB.
Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Co.: Area Trustee
Alicia Vincent of Alabama Power: Regional Trustee
Mary Steadman of Land Title Co. of Alabama: Legislative Chair