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.
Pinot & PJs Holiday Drive Tuesday, November 4th, 5:30pm Counter Dimensions 2014 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members & National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB GBAHB Professional Women in Building We had so much fun at the Chalk Paint Workshop! Thank you to all who attended. Mary Robertson of Nona Ruth’s gave us a great hands-on tutorial using the Amy Howard One Step Paint. I know everyone is enjoying their new painted picture frame. We gained a new skill, learned about an innovative product, and had lots of laughs with old and new friends. Not to mention, we got to shop! Nona Ruth’s has so many beautiful home décor items. You still have time to participate in the Membership Drive and the chance to win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate! See more details inside. You don’t want to miss our next event, Tuesday, November 4th. Come support SafeHouse at Pinot & PJs! Bring a pair of women’s pajamas. Half of all entry fees go to SafeHouse. See you there! Katherine Higgins, GBAHB PWB 2014 President November 2014 eNewsletter A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits October Recap Snapshot of PWB’s Happenings In this Issue… THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY 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 Gina Kitchens Oak Alley Design Build Remodeling
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Pinot & PJs Holiday Drive Tuesday, November 4th, 5:30pm
Counter Dimensions
2014 PWB Board Members Meet our local PWB Board Members &
National PWB Board Members from the GBAHB
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
We had so much fun at the Chalk Paint Workshop! Thank you to all who attended. Mary Robertson of Nona Ruth’s gave us a great hands-on tutorial using the Amy Howard One Step Paint. I know everyone is enjoying their new painted picture frame. We gained a new skill, learned about an innovative product, and had lots of laughs with old and new friends. Not to mention, we got to shop! Nona Ruth’s has so many beautiful home décor items. You still have time to participate in the Membership Drive and the chance to win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate! See more details inside. You don’t want to miss our next event, Tuesday, November 4th. Come support SafeHouse at Pinot & PJs! Bring a pair of women’s pajamas. Half of all entry fees go to SafeHouse. See you there!
Katherine Higgins, GBAHB PWB 2014 President
November 2014
eNewsletter
A Closer Look at PWB Who, How, Why, What, and Added Benefits
October Recap Snapshot of PWB’s Happenings
In this Issue…
THE VOICE OF WOMEN IN THE BUILDING INDUSTRY
Membership Drive Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate!
Win a $250 Spa Gift Certificate & more!
See more details inside about the Membership Drive.
Gina has been an involved member of Professional Women in Building for the past three years. Gina is always in attendance with a smile and kind word. We are proud to have such a talented and accomplished professional woman of the building industry, a part of our council.
Gina’s Alma Mater: Gina received her Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Augusta State University in Georgia, and her Associate in Applied Science degree in Interior Design from Jefferson State Community College in Birmingham.
Gina is the Designer for Oak Alley Design/Build Remodeling in the Birmingham, Alabama Area. She has worked with Oak Alley for the past nine years and has received several awards for her designs from the Home Builders Association of Alabama and from ASID Alabama. Prior to becoming an interior designer, Gina was a special education teacher in Augusta, Georgia.
Career:
Family Fun: Gina lives in Liberty Park in Vestavia Hills, Alabama with her husband, Skip Kitchens. They have two grown daughters, Jody and Laura, and one grandson.
PWB Involvement:
Other Organizations: Gina is an Allied Member of the American Society of Interior Designers, and served as Membership Director for the Alabama Chapter for two years. Gina currently serves on the Board of Directors for Glenwood Autism and Behavioral Health Center in Birmingham, and volunteers her time assisting Glenwood in many ways. She is a charter member of Liberty Crossings UMC in Birmingham, where she has served as a Trustee and member of the Building Committee. Prior to relocating to Alabama, Gina served as President of the Richmond County, Georgia Council of PTAs, and was honored as leading the best PTA program in Georgia in 1994.
Builders & Associates, Women & Men We 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
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.
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
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
GBAHB Professional Women in Building
Alicia Huey of A.G.H. Homes: 2012 NAHB PWB President
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 PWB Legislative 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.
