GBAHB Professional Women in Building
October 2014 eNewsletter
In this Issue… Chalk Paint Workshop Tuesday, October 14th, 5:30pm Nona Ruth’s in Trussville
Member Spotlight Jennifer Thompson, Creative Cabinets & Design
Membership Drive Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate!
Private Shopping Night Sunday, October 12th, 6:30-9pm Belk at the Summit
Save the Dates Calendar of Upcoming Events
September Recap Snapshot of PWB’s Happenings
A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
2014 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members & National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB
Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate & more! See more details inside about the Membership Drive.
THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY I continue to be amazed and honored to serve such an incredible group of women. Our ‘View’ event was a complete success! The View panel gave relevant information and tips. Our audience was engaged and had great questions. Thank you to everyone who made the event possible and everyone who attended! Thank you Swag Home Staging & Design for hosting us in your beautiful showroom. Our membership has grown and we can’t wait to welcome more new members into our network of savvy and energetic building professionals. Please take a look and participate in our membership drive. There are prize categories for everyone! You don’t want to miss our next event, Tuesday, October 14th. Come get your hands dirty and see what all the Chalk Paint rage is about; while enjoying cocktails and hors d’Oeuvres. Katherine Higgins, GBAHB PWB 2014 President
CHALK paint
WORKSHOP
Tuesday, October 14th Registration: 5:30pm, Workshop: 6-8pm Nona Ruth’s 100 Watterson Parkway, Trussville, AL 35173 Cost $40* *Workshop Includes: Hands-On Chalk Paint Tutorial with ‘Amy Howard One Step Paint’ Frame to paint and take home Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres Door Prize Drawings
Reserve your spot ASAP, Space is limited! Contact: Stephanie Temple stephaniet@gbahb.com Or call 205.912.7000
Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Professional Women in Building
GBAHB PWB October 2014 Member Spotlight
Jennifer’s Alma Mater:
PWB Involvement:
Go Blazers! Jennifer attended UAB and Virginia College of Birmingham. She has a degree in Interior Design.
Jennifer joined GBAHB PWB at the beginning of 2014. She has been very involved, coming to every meeting, volunteering at the Habitat Builder’s Blitz, and bringing friends and colleagues. We are so grateful for Jennifer and her contribution to PWB as an enthusiastic member.
Jennifer owns her own company, Creative Cabinets and Design. She has been in kitchen and bath design for 18 years. Jennifer has a CKD Certification (Certified Kitchen Designer) and is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. She says creativecabinetsllc@gmail.com she is blessed to have a job she (205) 365-4045 loves.
www.jennifer76.houzz.com
Family Fun: Jennifer and her husband, Greg, have been married for 15 years. They enjoy watching their two boys, Jonah 11 and Joshua 7, play all of their sports- baseball, basketball, and football. Jennifer loves her church and her passion is women’s ministry; particularly the Foundry and ladies’ bible study.
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I am so thankful for the PWB! It has been tons of fun. I have made so many new friends and contacts. It is a great organization. It has really encouraged me to reach out to make new contacts in the building industry.
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Career:
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
renew RECRUIT JOIN
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Enter for a chance to win one of 3 prizes!
Win one of two $250 Spa Gift Certificates, or a 60-minute Massage Therapy Gift Certificate
3 Ways to enter for a chance to win: Join the GBAHB Professional Women in Building by Dec 8th... Renew your membership by December 8th, if you are up for renewal between now and December... Recruit a new member by December 8th... For your chance to win! Winners announced at the Christmas Luncheon, December 9th
SAVE THE DATES September 29 . 11am – 12:30pm
Buddy Berry Memorial Golf Tournament for ABPAC Riverchase Country Club . Volunteer selling mulligans
Ocotober 12 . 6:30pm – 9pm Private Shopping Night at Belk Benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama Belk at the Summit
October 14 . 5:30pm – 8pm
Chalk Paint Workshop Mary Robertson, owner of Nona Ruth’s Nona Ruth’s in Trussville
November 4 . 5:30pm
Pinots & PJs In support of Safe House
November 6-8
Home Builders Association of Alabama State Fall Meeting Point Clear, AL
December 9 . 11am
Christmas Luncheon Ornament Swap & Officer Installation
SEPTEMBER RECAP The View: Women’s Perspective on Building
Congratulations to our door prize winner, Kristi Tomberlin! Thank you Liberty Park for the generous contribution!
A special thank you to Erin Dunavant of Swag Home Staging & Design for hosting and sponsoring our event in her beautiful showroom.
The View panel: Left to Right
Dorothy Tayloe of Daniel Homes/ Ingram & Assoc., Erin Dunavant of Swag, Susan McGee of Counter Dimensions, Vicki Fowler of Fowler Custom Homes
Alicia Huey, Katy Murphy, Jessie Gilliland Kristi Berry, Julie Moore, Katie McLaughlin
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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 Becky Rouhani at 912-7000 or email beckyr@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.
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 – Beth has recently moved on to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation 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 NAHB PWB 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.: NAHB PWB Area Trustee
Alicia Vincent of Alabama Power: NAHB PWB Regional Trustee
Mary Steadman of Land Title Co. of Alabama: NAHB PWB Legislative Chair