Your Special 2004 IBS Edition of We-Connect
Take advantage of all that NAHB Women's Council has to offer...
The 2004 International Builders Show (IBS) has a great deal to offer all attendees, and as a Women's Council member, you've got even more events and programs. This special edition of We-Connect provides you will all you need to know about Women's Council meetings, events and educational programs offered at IBS.

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Women's Council Sponsored Education Programs
Education opportunities are abound at the show, so be sure to partake of as many of the NAHB educational programs as you can, focusing on those programs designed especially for you.

Don't miss these exciting programs sponsored by the Women's Council:

Monday, Jan 19, 1:30-2:30 pm, Convention Center North 253 Stress to Success: Understanding the Home Buyer's Personality Sara Lamia, Fort Collins, CO Litigation is at an all-time high; much of the problem is an "us versus the" relationship between clients and providers. This program will give you insights and strategies that lead to harmonious relationships with you homebuyers, fewer construction delays, and more referrals and second-time buyers.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, South 224 Family Business Communications: From Kitchen Table to the Conference Table Laura Michaud, The Michaud, Elmhurst, IL Are you aware that communication challenges account for 60 percent of family-owned business failure? Don't let communications affect your success. this eye-opening presentation gives you tools to improve your relationships, guaranteeing a better-run business and a closer family.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, South 219 What Women Want in Housing and Communities Moderator, Charles Clarke III, MIRM, Charles Clarke Consulting, Gainesville, GA Speaker: Doris Pearlman, MIRM, Possibilities for Design, Denver, CO; and Jill Shannon, MIRM, Serrano/Parker Development Co., El Dorado Hills, CA Women are homebuyers; women influence home purchase decisions, so how do you influence this powerful buyer segment? This session will explain what motivates women to buy homes. color, design, options, floor plan preferences and upgrades will all be the focus.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, North 257 Harness the Selling Power of You Paul Montelongo, Success Concepts, San Antonio, TX Get results with this highly electric program that will help participants discover their untapped individual resources and strengths. Learn how to expect success every day and eliminate excuses to create a life of professional and person success.

Women's Council Complete Schedule of Meetings and Events
All Women's Council meetings beginning on Sunday are open to all members and prospective members. Please be sure to attend Working Groups on Sunday and the Board of Delegates meeting on Tuesday, as well as any other meetings that interest you.

Please be sure to check the on-site program for room changes.

Women's Council Hospitality Headquarters Hours 

Saturday, Jan.17th	12:00-5:00pm	Convention Center, North 239
Sunday, Jan. 18 - Tuesday, Jan. 20	7:00am-5:00pm	Convention Center, North 239

Saturday, Jan. 17

Sunday, Jan. 18

8:00-10:30am	Area Trustees	Convention Center, North 101, L1
10:30-11:30am	Leadership Development/PNPs	Convention Center, North 101, L1
1:00-3:00pm	Working Groups	Convention Center, North 103, L1
5:30-6:30pm	BUILD PAC Reception	Caesars Palace - Triva

Monday, Jan 19

8:00-9:30am	Leadership Breakfast	Hilton, Ballroom G, 1st Fl
10:30am-12:00pm	NAHB Opening Ceremonies	Orleans Hotel Arena
1:00-2:30pm	Awards Luncheon	Hilton, Ballroom G, 1st Flr
1:30-2:30pm	Stress to Success: Understanding the Home Buyer's Personality	Convention Center, North 253
6:00-7:30pm	Spikette Reception	Caesar's Palace, Emperors Ballroom, 4th Flr

Tuesday, Jan. 20

9:00-10:00am	Congressional Contact Training	Convention Center, North 256
10:00-11:30am	Local Presidents Orientation	Hilton, Conf, Room 2&3, 1st Flr
11:00am-12:30pm	Family Business Communications: Kitchen Table to Conference Table	Convention Center, South 224
11:00am-12:30pm	What Women Want in Housing & Communities	Convention Center, South 219
1:00-5:00pm	2003 NAHB Board of Directors Meeting	Hilton, Barron Ballroom, 2nd Flr
2:30-3:00pm	Bylaws/Regional Trustees	Hilton, Conf. Room 2&3, 1st Flr
3:00-3:30pm	Women's Council Caucuses	Hilton, Conf. Room 2&3, 1st Flr
3:30-5:30pm	Board of Delegates	Hilton, Conf. Room 2&3, 1st Flr
6:30-8:00pm	Leadership Circle Reception (formerly Parade of Presidents)	Caesar's Palace, Emperors Ballroom, 4th Flr

Wednesday, Jan. 21

8:00am-12:00pm	2003 NAHB Board of Directors Meeting	Hilton, Barron Ballroom, 2nd Flr
11:30am-1:30pm	Harness the Selling Power in You	Convention Center, North 257

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Homes of Our Own Online Coloring Book Debuts
...this month at IBS!  Homes of Our Own, an environmental education prgram for children, has moved online as a fun, interactive way to teach even more chilren about home building and tree preservation.

The NAHB Women's Council has developed this online prgram to reach more kids, teachers and parents, while taking full advantage of the popularity of the Intenet.

Debuting at the 2004 IBS, Homes of Our Own Online allows kids to use a palette of colors and brushes to color the image of the traditional Homes of Our Own coloring book, learn the prcess of building homes, discover how builders preotect the environment, and then draw and color thier own homes. Chilren also are able to e-mail their drawings to friends and family, print heir masterpeices, and receive a Joinor home Builder Certificate when they e-mail their creation to NAHB.

For a sneak preview, visit www.nahb.org/coloringbook.  Have fun! [return to top]

NAHB Women's Council Wants to Hear from You!
Are you a professional businesswoman actively involved in the building industry as a builder, developer, company leader, or associate member? The NAHB Women's Council has compiled a survey to help us determine the feasibility of the NAHB Women's Council being a positioned/perceived as a voice/recourse for professional women in the home building industry. Please click here and take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Your input is vital in help us shape our future growth. Thank you! [return to top]

Have Your Word Heard!
The NAHB Women's Council has been provided the opportunity to submit articles to NAHB’s weekly online newsletter, Nation's Building News Online. NBN Online is distributed via e-mail to all NAHB’s membership and is your chance to share your industry wisdom. Topics should be related to Women in the building industry in areas such as community outreach and business issues; articles are 400 words in length and include a byline with your photo and contact information. If you are interested in being published, please contact NAHB Women's Council staff, 800-368-5242 x8455 or e-mail Amy Larrabee. [return to top]

February is National Designation Month

Do you have a professional designation?  Are you thinking about earning one?  Join the NAHB University of Housing in February to celebrate National Designation Month, and make the most of this exceptional opportunity to enhance your on-the-job know-how with an NAHB designation.

For more information on professional designations from NAHB and how you can become a part of these exciting programs, please click here.  [return to top]

Stop, Log In & Win
Have you logged in to the NAHB Web site yet? Log in to www.nahb.org during the month of January and enter to win a FREE Palm™ Tungsten T3 Handheld.

In January, simply go to www.nahb.org/loginnow log in, and enter for your chance to win. If you don’t have a username and password, click the First Time User link and create your account today. Or, stop by the www.nahb.org booth at IBS and our staff will walk you through the process.

The www.nahb.org booth will be located in the NAHB OnSite area in the lobby of the LVCC main entrance. All HBA staff and NAHB members with an active membership are eligible to win. Entries must be made Jan. 1-31. The winner will be notified by e-mail on Feb. 1. [return to top]

Find Staff Contacts with a Click of Your Mouse
NAHB’s new online Contact Directory on the NAHB Web site replaces the former print version. This directory, which includes both a Staff Directory and a Subject Directory, contains the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for all staff at NAHB. Available only to members, these directories are fully searchable and can be printed for easy reference.

The Subject Directory contains more than 700 keywords to help members identify the appropriate staff contact for a particular topic within seconds. Members can type in a topic, program, product, or service and the directory will automatically display the name, telephone number, and e-mail address for the appropriate contact.

The online Staff Directory makes it possible to look up staff by first name, last name, or department. These options are particularly helpful when you can’t remember a contact’s full name or want to see additional contacts within a department.

Members can access either directory by visiting www.nahb.org and clicking the NAHB Contact Directories link under Contact Us. You must log into www.nahb.org to access the directories.

For more information about the NAHB Contact Directories, please contact Kristine Maphis,
800-368-5242 x8121 or any of the staff in the Online Relations department. [return to top]

Member Advantage: get special discounts from Hertz®
NAHB members can get deals on car class upgrades and one-way double upgrades, and discounts off weekly and weekend rentals from Hertz. 
For more information, call 800-654-2200.  Be sure to use CDP No. 051046.

To order online and for details on more than a dozen other money-saving Member Advantage discount programs click here, or go to http://memberadvantage.nahb.org.

Go to www.nahb.org to explore the numerous advantages associated with membership in your local, state and national home builders association. [return to top]