Professional Women in Building October eNewsletter
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Chalk Paint Workshop Tuesday, October 14 th , 5:30pm Nona Ruth’s in Trussville 2014 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members & National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB GBAHB Professional Women in Building 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 14 th . 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 October 2014 eNewsletter A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits September Recap Snapshot of PWB’s Happenings In this Issue… THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY Private Shopping Night Sunday, October 12 th , 6:30-9pm Belk at the Summit Membership Drive Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate! Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate & more! See more details inside about the Membership Drive. Save the Dates Calendar of Upcoming Events Member Spotlight Jennifer Thompson, Creative Cabinets & Design
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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.
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Chalk Paint WorkshopTuesday, October 14th, 5:30pm
Nona Ruth’s in Trussville
2014 PWB Board MembersMeet our local PWB Board Members &
National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
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
October 2014
eNewsletter
A Closer Look at PWBWho, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
September RecapSnapshot of PWB’s Happenings
In this Issue…
THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
Private Shopping NightSunday, October 12th, 6:30-9pm
Belk at the Summit
Membership DriveWin a $250 Spa Gift Certificate!
Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate & more!
See more details inside about the Membership Drive.
Save the DatesCalendar of Upcoming Events
Member SpotlightJennifer Thompson,
Creative Cabinets & Design
Reserve your spot ASAP,
Space is limited!
Contact: Stephanie Temple
Or call 205.912.7000
Tuesday, October 14th
Registration: 5:30pm, Workshop: 6-8pm
*Workshop Includes:Hands-On Chalk Paint Tutorial with
‘Amy Howard One Step Paint’Frame to paint and take home
Cocktails & Hors d’OeuvresDoor Prize Drawings
WORKSHOPCHALK paint
Nona Ruth’s 100 Watterson Parkway,
Trussville, AL 35173
Cost $40*
Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders
Professional Women in Building
GBAHB PWB October 2014
Member Spotlight
[email protected](205) 365-4045www.jennifer76.houzz.com
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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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’s Alma Mater:Go Blazers! Jennifer attended UAB and Virginia College of Birmingham. She has a degree in Interior Design.
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 she is blessed to have a job she loves.
Career:
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.
PWB Involvement:
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
renewJOIN
RECRUITwin!
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
Enter for a chance to win one of 3 prizes!
3 Ways to enter for a chance to win:
Win one of two $250 Spa Gift Certificates, or a 60-minute Massage Therapy Gift Certificate
Private Shopping Night at Belk Benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama
Belk at the Summit
Chalk Paint Workshop Mary Robertson, owner of Nona Ruth’s
Nona Ruth’s in Trussville
Pinots & PJsIn support of Safe House
Christmas LuncheonOrnament Swap & Officer Installation
SAVE THE DATES
October 14 . 5:30pm – 8pm
November 4 . 5:30pm
December 9 . 11am
Home Builders Association of AlabamaState Fall Meeting
Point Clear, AL
November 6-8
Buddy Berry Memorial Golf Tournament for ABPACRiverchase Country Club . Volunteer selling mulligans
September 29 . 11am – 12:30pm
Ocotober 12 . 6:30pm – 9pm
SEPTEMBER RECAP 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
A special thank you to Erin Dunavant of Swag Home Staging & Design for
hosting and sponsoring our event in her beautiful showroom.
Congratulations to our door prize winner, Kristi
Tomberlin! Thank you Liberty Park for the
generous contribution!
Alicia Huey, Katy Murphy, Jessie Gilliland
Find us on Facebook to see more photos. Tag your picture!
The View: Women’s
Perspectiveon Building
Kristi Berry, Julie Moore, Katie McLaughlin
Builders & Associates, Women & MenWe are engaged in all aspects of the building industry. Builders, developers, remodelers, architects, suppliers, marketing experts, designers, Realtors®, 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!
A Closer Look at GBAHB PWB
Who
Why
If you are interested in joining the PWB, please contact Becky Rouhani at 912-7000 or email
[email protected] for an application.
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.
How
Connecting
Women
Sharing IdeasStrengthening
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.
+Benefits
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!
What
A Closer Look at GBAHB PWB
2014 PWB Board Members
Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Companies: Immediate Past PresidentJulie Moore of Home Town Mortgage Services, Inc.: HistorianKatherine Higgins of Alabama Brick Delivery, Inc.: PresidentBeth Bradner of Habitat for Humanity Greater Birmingham: Treasurer– Beth has recently moved on to the Breast Cancer Research FoundationLeslie Holsombeck of Adams Homes: Vice PresidentJill Sills of Alabama Power: 2012 President & Current Advisor
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Alicia Hueyof A.G.H. Homes:2012 NAHB PWBPresident
Alicia Vincent of Alabama Power: NAHB PWB Regional Trustee
Katie McLaughlin of Curtis White Co.: NAHB PWB Area Trustee
Mary Steadman of Land Title Co. of Alabama: NAHB PWBLegislative Chair
We are grateful to serve beside these women within our local GBABH as they also serve directly at the national level; within NAHB PWB.
We are honored to serve you!
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