GBAHB Professional Women in Building
May 2014 eNewsletter
In this Issue… Upcoming Events: Habitat for Humanity Home Builders BLITZ: Volunteer Sign-up May 1 - 8
Fast Pitch May 13
Women’s Build May 14
Call to Action Help Stock Blitz Homeowners’ Pantries
April Recap PWB Hosts GBAHB General Membership Meeting: How to Get Involved with the Habitat Home Builders Blitz
Free Webinars Webinar Schedule
A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY Greetings! GBAHB General Membership Meeting was a great time had by all. We learned about Habitat for Humanity-- a wonderful organization dedicated to making quality, affordable housing solutions available to low-income families. 12 of our GBAHB Home Builders will be participating in the BLITZ where they will be building homes for 13 families in just 1 week; starting this Thursday, May 1st. We would appreciate your helping hand! PWB always has a great time helping out together and we would love to have you join us this year. We also have some other exciting events coming up this May– please read on to find out more. Make sure to get your PWB tee shirt- free to members!
Sincerely,
Katherine Higgins, 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
GBAHB PWB 2014 President
Sign up to help during the Blitz! Help is needed daily – plus we will even feed you! Partner builders at sites seeking help will be on hand to provide guidance, if needed. Email Beth Bradner with your volunteer date. BBradner@habitatbirmingham.org Thurs May 1 Fri May 2 Sat May 3 Projected Tasks: Projected Tasks: Projected Tasks: Caulking, Sealing Caulking, Sealing Cleanup & Blue Board & Blue Board
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Projected Task: Painting
Projected ask: Cleanup
Projected Task: Landscaping
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Parking is limited; carpooling encouraged. Grab your friends, and we look forward to seeing you on site!
CALL TO ACTION Please Help Stock the Homeowners’ Pantries! Bring items to donate during the BLITZ. Drop in the laundry basket under the white tent. Example donations: Paper Towels Toilet Paper Food/ Pantry Staples:
We are in need of Laundry Baskets & items for 13 Families!
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
WOMEN’S BUILD MAY 14
April Recap PWB hosted the GBAHB General Membership Meeting: How to Get Involved with the Habitat Home Builders Blitz The 12 Blitz Builders, and the 13 Blitz Families came together to meet for the first time and share lunch. Beth Bradner and Charles Moore of Habitat for Humanity discussed how their organization works, gave Blitz 101, and recruited volunteers.
A couple of our very own PWB Members are building homes for the Blitz. Alicia Huey of AGH Homes and LeArden & Elliot Pike of ELM Construction.
Donations were collected to help stock the Blitz families’ pantries– thank you to all who contributed! Donations will still be accepted during the Blitz under the white tent.
NEW PWB T-SHIRTS! FREE to Members, only $10 for Nonmembers.
Rebecca Carr of Lowe’s Home Improvement was recognized as the Member Spotlight for the month. See Rebecca’s video here: http://youtu.be/Yerqa9FbNAY
Welcome to our New Members! Kristi Tomberlin of Slate Barganier & Karen Bartlett of Lovette Construction
Thank you for generously sponsoring our lunch.
Free Webinar Series 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 Don’t miss our very own Alicia Huey of AGH Homes!
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
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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!
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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