COUNCILS & COMMITTEES

One of the best ways to fully utilize and get the most out of your OMB membership is attendance and involvement in our many Councils and Committees. Wherever your interests lie, there is something offered for everyone.

□ EVENTS COMMITTEES

MISSION: Provides oversight of each event. Event Committees may include OMB Big Home & Garden Show, Auction, Golf Tournament, Homebuilder's Expo, Tour of Homes and Chefs on Tour, and Christmas Party.

□ MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

MISSION: Plan and promote activities and policies for growth of the Association’s membership. Develop goals for enrollment, member renewal and membership value, develop and implement programs to achieve those objectives.

□ SPIKE CLUB

MISSION: In an effort to retain our current members the committee will be focusing on educating members on why they should continue their membership with OMB.

□ SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

MISSION: Implements a scholarship program for graduating high school students and other qualified students throughout the Association’s territory.

□ QUARTERLY BUILDING OFFICIALS

Meetings are held each quarter.

Provides an opportunity for members to meet with County and Local Building Officials to discuss building planning (ongoing and upcoming), possible fee increases and code changes. A great avenue for members to bring up their concerns and issues face to face with their county and local officials.

□ EDUCATION COMMITTEE

MISSION: Determine the educational needs of members and develops and/or offers programs to meet those needs.

□ CONTRACTORS ROUNDTABLE

Our goal is for the roundtable to act as a conduit of information in this industry. Our objective is to bring in industry experts to discuss the latest information on supply chain issues, contracts, sales techniques as well as a variety of other information to help you grow your business.

□ PROFESSIONAL WOMEN IN BUILDING

$85 yearly fee. Meetings are held monthly.

MISSION: The Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) are the voice of women in the building industry— dedicated to promoting industry professionalism and supporting members in Thurston, Mason, Lewis, Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. PWB are active in promoting industry networking, educational series targeted to women, and community charity events.

□ THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL (TAHC)

$125 or $85 if you’ve already paid your $40 voluntary contribution. Meetings are called as needed.

MISSION: TAHC is the political action committee for the Olympia Master Builders. It provides endorsements and financial support to political candidates who understand and support the mission of OMB - to provide affordable housing for all economic segments of society.