2015
Get LinkedIn with With Your New Headshot Tuesday, April 14th, 11 a.m. GBAHB Thank you Magic City Title!
April Member Spotlight Julie Wright You’ve Got It Maid
March Member Spotlight Julie Moore SouthPoint Bank
Habitat for Humanity Home Builders BLITZ Bring Pantry Donations April 14
PWB Happenings March Work Life Balance Lunch February Vino & Valentine’s January Chili Cook Off
PWB Wins State & National Awards Sponsorship Opportunities A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
2015 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members & National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB
with Your New Headshot
Update your professional photo with a new headshot taken by Scott of Snapster Foto LinkedIn Seminar by Andrew Sims, Director of Communications, Birmingham Association of Realtors
Tuesday, April 14th . 11am $20 - Headshot Photo, Lunch, & LinkedIn Seminar included GBAHB Headquarters 5000 Grantswood Rd, Irondale, AL 35210
RSVP for your headshot by April 8 th to Stephanie Temple at GBAHB: Stephaniet@gbahb.com (205)912-7000
Thanks to our sponsor: Presented by Greater Birmingham Association Of Home Builders Professional Women in Building
GBAHB PWB April 2015 Member Spotlight
Experience:
PWB Involvement:
Julie is a graduate of Auburn University. She has 25 years of experience in non-profit management and fundraising – UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, National American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army, among others. Julie joined You’ve Got It Maid as an upstart in 2014 as Director of Sales and Operations. You’ve Got It Maid is a full services cleaning company for all spaces – Postconstruction/remodel, offices, residential, rental property..
Julie got involved in Professional Women in Building in 2014. She enthusiastically attends every event ready to meet new people and build stronger relationships. Julie truly helps to make the PWB a positive and growing council within GBAHB. We are so grateful to have Julie as a PWB Member.
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Family Fun: julie.wright@ygim.us 205-305-5514 www.ygmaid.com
Julie is married to Preston with one beautiful stepdaughter – Savannah; two dogs – Brother and Ophelia; and two cats – Emmie Lou and Boo.
PWB has been an incredible opportunity to learn about the building industry and meet outstanding ladies in all aspects of the business. New friends in the organization have been great to refer business and to share new ideas.
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GBAHB PWB March 2015 Member Spotlight
Career & Organizations:
PWB Involvement:
Julie has been in the mortgage business for 12 years. She worked for HomeTown Mortgage most of those years and has been originating loans for SouthPoint Bank Mortgage Division for almost one year. She enjoys helping people achieve the American dream of home ownership. Julie is actively involved with the Leeds/Moody Caravan and Professional Women in Building.
Julie has served on the GBAHB PWB Board since the beginning of 2014. She currently serves as the Vice President. Julie does a fabulous job– is always willing to lend a helping hand and is full of creative ideas. Julie has been such a big part of the PWB Council’s growth. We know she will do an amazing job as PWB President in 2016!
Julie is the proud mother of two sweet boys, Peyton (9) and Nolan (8). She is expecting a precious baby girl in June! Julie says, “Basically my life revolves around being a mom and I wouldn't have it any other way.” Peyton and Nolan are on a travel baseball team and that keeps them busy during the Spring and Summer. Julie loves to cook and has a knack for gardening (when she can find the time).
jmooremortgage@gmail.com 205-314-9315 www.southpointbanking.com
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CALL TO ACTION Please Help Stock the Homeowners’ Pantries! Bring donation items to the PWB April 14th ‘Get LinkedIn With Your New Headshot’ Lunch.
2015 Example donations: Paper Towels Toilet Paper Food/ Pantry Staples: Baking Powder, Flour, Cooking Oil, Rice, Pasta, Condiments, Seasonings, etc.
Bottled Water Kitchen Cleaning Supplies: Dishwasher Detergent & Soap, Sponges, Sprays, Mop, Broom
Bathroom Cleaning Supplies: Sprays, Toilet Bowl Cleaners
Toiletries: Hand Soap, Bar Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste/brush
Basic Tools Utility: Light Bulbs, Batteries, Flashlights
Laundry Supplies: Detergent, Dryer Sheets, Bleach, Softener
Patio/ Gardening: Plants, Soil, Gardening shovel & gloves, Citronella Candles, Seeds
Hosted by GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Come volunteer with fellow PWB Members to help AGH Homes build during the Habitat Blitz!
MARCH RECAP Work Life Balance
A very special thank you to Genny Williams and the Get A Real Estate Life team for speaking with us about Work Life Balance.
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FEBRUARY RECAP Vino & Valentines
A very special thank you to Lisa Chapman and the CR Home of Alabama team for hosting and sponsoring this event in their beautiful showroom.
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CHILI COOK OFF PWB Members, Melissa DeCarlo and Yvonne Albaugh of Renasant Bank
Congratulations to PWB Member Don Huey of Magic City Title for taking home 2nd Place for their chili!
PWB Member, Leah McIntyre of AllSouth Appliances
A very special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor and PWB Member, Julie Moore of SouthPoint Bank
PWB Member, Julie Wright of You’ve Got It Maid The 2015 Chili Cook Off was a great success! Thank you to all of our PWB Members who had chli teams, chili tasters, and volunteers.
Congratulations to PWB Member Susan McGee of Counter Dimensions receiving the Best Themed Booth Award.
AWARDS Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders wins award for “Best ABPAC Fund Raising Program” at the HBAA Annual Convention in Point Clear, AL in 2014. The program was the November 2013 Chili Cook Off hosted by the Professional Women in Building.
GBAHB PWB wins 1st place award “Legislative Program” from NAHB PWB at the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas this year– again for the November 2013 Chili Cook Off hosted by the Professional Women in Building.
GBAHB PWB 2014, 2015 Council President, Katherine Higgins, is awarded National PWB Member of the Year at the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas this year.
Sponsorship Opportunities Partner with GBAHB Professional Women in Building and exclusively market your business at one of our monthly events.
GROW . NETWORK . ADVOCATE $250 PWB Event Sponsor receives… • 2-5 Minutes podium time • Table-top display with promotional items • Optional door prize contribution • Logo in all promotions • Cost to attend is included
PWB MEMBER BENEFITS Who
Builders & Associates, Women & Men We are engaged in all aspects of the building industry. From builders, developers, remodelers, architects, suppliers, marketing experts, designers, Realtors速, mortgage lenders , to trade contractors, and more- all are welcome! If you are looking for a way to get more involved within GBAHB, PWB is the perfect place to start!
Come join a group of over 50 diverse building professionals working together to make a difference for the home building industry, growing personally and professionally, making lasting relationships, and having fun along the way.
What
PWB hosts monthly events with a wide variety of programs including education, fun networking, community outreach, and advocacy for the home building industry.
NETWORKING PWB hosts the very successful Fast Pitch Speed Networking event with the Remodelers Council. We have monthly events that provide networking opportunities. MORE NETWORKING & EDUCATION PWB 2014 events included a Chalk Paint Workshop, Cooking Demo, The View- a panel of professional peers giving their perspective on building in 2014, Pinterest for Business Seminar, and Membership Orientation.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PWB collected PJs for the women and children of SafeHouse at our Pinot & PJs Event. We hosted the Habitat for Humanity Builders Blitz Orientation Lunch; as well as volunteered during the Blitz13 homes built in 1 week! We led the GBAHB in donating pantry items to each new Habitat homeowner. POLITICAL ADVOCACY PWB hosts the two time award winning Chili Cook-Off, raising funds for ABPAC.
Join PWB for more exciting events in 2015!
PWB MEMBER BENEFITS Why
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.
MEMBER RECOGNITION Every month GBAHB PWB has a Member Spotlight. We recognize a PWB Member by putting a biography into the PWB eNewsletter, on our Facebook page, and by introducing them at that month’s PWB event. It is important that our members know how valuable they are to our Council and get the recognition they deserve.
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Don’t forget your free PWB t-shirt!
THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY Connecting Women
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Sharing Ideas Strengthening Our Industry 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.
If you are interested in joining the PWB or have any questions, please contact Sarah Drexler at 205-912-7000 or email sarahd@gbahb.com .
How
2015 PWB Board Members
Left to Right: Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Companies: Immediate Past President, NAHB PWB Area Trustee Katherine Higgins of Alabama Brick Delivery, Inc.: President LeArden Pike of ELM Construction: 2nd Vice President Vicki Fowler of Fowler Custom Homes: Historian Julie Moore of Southpoint Bank: Vice President Susan McGee of Counter Dimensions: Member at Large
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Peggy Turner Of Graphic Designs & Promotions: GBAHB PWB Legislative Advisor
Jill Sills of Alabama Power: Past GBAHB PWB President & GBAHB PWB Advisor
Alicia Huey of A.G.H. Homes: Past NAHB PWB President & GBAHB PWB Advisor
Mary Steadman of Land Title Co. of Alabama: NAHB PWB Legislative Chair
We are honored to serve you!