PWB event. We also presented two checks to female students who will be pursuing the trades. In addition to PWB, Metro offers two other national councils: The Remodelers Council and the Sales & Marketing Council (SMC). Both hold virtual shop talks, educational sessions, and networking throughout the year. Our national councils not only connect people all over the country but also provide a platform for continuous learning and professional growth. Our Metro Remodelers Council, meets regularly for shoptalks and educational classes, while our SMC meets quarterly for networking breakfasts. Our Membership Committee ensures that every new member feel welcome. They host monthly virtual new member orientations, provide every new member with a mentor, help with our Annual Directory, support our membership drives, and host a general meeting. Let’s not forget our event committees: The Awards of Excellence Committee organizes our Awards Show, from the table decorations to the award presentations. They work all year to make AOE the unofficial “Oscars of the Building Industry.” Our Golf Committee hosts our annual Golf Outing coming up on October 7th at the Ballyowen Golf Course. Our Workforce Development committee works throughout the year to support our next generation of homebuilding professionals by attending Trade and High School Career Fairs, integrating with our County Trade schools, and offering our scholarship program. This year they will be hosting the upcoming BUILD MY FUTURE event on October 15th in Succasunna. We are expecting over 500 students and 12 schools. Our Education Committee supports our educational classes throughout the year. With the new HIC licensing coming our way in NJ, our Education Committee is preparing to open the doors for more educational classes for our members while working closely with NAHB and NJBA on the necessary tools. This year they are co-hosting our 1st ever Real Estate Summit along with the North Central Jersey Association of Realtors on September 25 at the County College of Morris. Our committees are a great way to become more involved in the association while engaging with many of our members. If you are unsure what council or committee is right for you, call me, and we can figure it out together!
MICHELE’S EO PERSPECTIVE
Why Join a Council? I encourage all members to volunteer for a council or committee at Metro. If you want to be more involved or share your ideas, committee involvement is the place to start. Look at our councils and committees, and find
one that interests you.
At Metro, we offer Three National Councils:
1. Professional Women in Building – PWB 2. Sales & Marketing Council – SMC 3. Remodelers Council
…and currently Five Local Committees:
1. Golf 2. Awards of Excellence 3. Membership 4. Workforce Development 5. Education
Our councils and committees are small groups that produce great results for the association. We held our annual Grilli’n & Chillin’ event this year at Readington Brewery, and it was a great success. This event would not be possible without the help of our PWB Council, who highlight and support women throughout the year. If you are a woman in the industry, you should be a part of this national council and connect with women all over the country. This year our local council hosted Happy Hours, Girl Scout building classes, inspiring fireside chats, kayaking tours and co-hosted two statewide
“There is no such thing as can’t” – Bill Pulte
Michele Leppard, EO , mleppard@metrobca.org Office: (973) 887-2888 x 1, Cell (201) 463-5543
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