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WIC Spec NEWS LETTER - Catch up on all that your Chapter is doing!
April 2012 Issue
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 Holland Construction Office: 720-452-3042 Mobile: 303-246-3373 |
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April - Spotlight - Barbara Kuettel
April - This month our Spotlight is on : Barbara Kuettel; (Residential Plans Analyst/Building Inspector):
Barb is certified as a residential building inspector and plans analyst (reviews house plans for code compliance prior to construction). She has spent the past 18 years in the construction industry. Her dream job was being the residential building inspector and plans analyst for the City of Cherry Hills Village for 5 years. The homes ranged from 10K - 40K square feet and it was the best experience for seeing new products and construction techniques. The architectural home designs were magnificent and the building materials were imported from around the world. Barb loves the construction industry, because it is always evolving with more efficient ways to create a net zero (highly energy efficient) homes. Her favorite aspect of her job is helping contractors and homeowners successfully build their residential construction projects.
Barb is also a Past President of the Colorado Chapter of International Code Council and she still participates in the organization.
Barb has been attending the NAWIC meetings for 1½ years and became a member in October. Barb joined NAWIC because she thinks that it is an outstandingand reputable organization that encourages and promotes women to be successful in a male-dominated industry. The speakers focus on interesting topics affecting today's market; the members are excited about their role in the construction industry; and there is a wonderful sisterhood with all the members.
Here are a few fun facts about Barb:
- What would you do if you had a million dollars? I would pay off my bills with 1/5 of it. With the remaining 800K, I would create an organization to help children with terminal illnesses (similar to Make a Wish Foundation).
- Favorite vacation spots. Wow that list is endless...Sanibel, Florida; Luzern, Switzerland; Sydney, Australia; Canmore, Canada, etc.
- If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? I would love to visit Dubai to see all the amazing buildings and islands that they have built in the recent years.
- Tell us one thing that we'd never guess about you. I have multiple citizenships.
- How many languages can you speak? 2
- What college/university did you attend? California State University @ Long Beach and Metro State College.
- Would you rather be rich or healthy? Healthy (it is something that money cannot buy).
- Would you rather have super strength or super intelligence? Intelligence.
- Favorite "guilty pleasure" song; "Sweet Child of Mine" by Guns and Roses.
- Who was your favorite pet? My cat Romeo.
- Do you still watch cartoons? Yes, the animation for the new ones is amazing (Ice Age, Despicable Me, Up, Bolt, Ratatouille, Tangled, etc).
- Favorite movie of all time? Last of the Dogmen.
- Favorite type of fruit pie? My aunt's apricot pie.
- Can you change the oil in your truck? Yes.
- Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of bees? Neither; they are both deadly and I'm extremely allergic to bees. That would be a really bad day!
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FASHION SHOW AND SILENT AUCTION
Friday, May 11th
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We are gearing up for the May 11th NAWIC Fashion Show and Silent Auction which is our largest scholarship and continuing educational fundraiser of the year. WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to make this event as great as it is every year, we ask that everyone try and reach out to their contacts to get their support as well.
Attached is a copy of the donation and sponsorship letter. We need to get all sponsorships in by Friday, May 4th and all silent auction items in by Monday, May 7th. If you have any questions about the event, please do not hesitate to contact either Katrina Bochy,katrinab@spectrumgc.com or me kchaffee@hollandpartners.net
Don't forget to get your tickets ahead of time as they are now available on the Chapter's website
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This is our new venue for the Fashion Show! They were very generous and if you need an event center, please consider Copper Fields.
LOCATION: 4901 Marshall Street
720-898-8388
www. CopperFieldsEvents.com
If you plan or organize meetings and events, take note: Copper Fields Events Chateau iis a venue worth knowing about. The beautiful reception/meeting space is available for events of all kinds, large and small groups (35 - 200,) from corporate parties and industry events to weddings, car shows and dinner theaters.
Copper Fields is conveniently located in northwest Denver near I-70 and Wadsworth. And they have lots of FREE parking!
Built in the 1920's, it has a casual elegance with a retro nightclub atmosphere. Their on-site catering is consistently delicious and affordable, guests always enjoy themselves in the vintage bar area or seated outside seated at patio tables on veranda. The real jewel is the incredibly large hardwood dance floor which is showcased by rustic, 35-ft open beam ceilings.
Copper Fields is loved best, though, for the phenomenal array of unique display items and room decor available on site, for their overall affordability and -- most of all -- for their "workability."This venue oozes PERSONALITY and will be superb for your next event!
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REGION 8 FORUM
Tuscon, AZ - May 3rd - 5th
The Lodge AT Ventana Canyon
Registration Information
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| FORUM SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Renee Cohen - The Blue Book of Building and Construction Network
Lindsey Knickerbocker - Willis of Colorado
Sandy Blaha - Sandy Blaha Performance Consulting
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| NAWIC Board Meeting
April 3, 2012
Holland Construction Office
600 South Cherry Street, Suite 700
Denver, CO 80246
6PM
April 12, 2012
Deacon Taylor
"Becoming Educated on Building Science and Performance"
A Different Look at Green Building
Location: Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
6PM
9751 Grant Street, Thornton, CO 80229
2012 Forum
May 3rd-5th, 2012 in Tucson, AZ @ The Lodge at Ventana Canyon.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Thanks,
Amy Powell, LEED AP
Project Engineer
Golden Triangle Construction, Inc.
Mobile: 720-208-6346, Direct: 303-532-0004
Main Office: 303-772-4051, Fax: 303-776-6525
www.gtc1.net
Friday, May 11th
5:30 pm - 10:00 p.m.
Copper Fields Event Chateau
4901 Marshall Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Tickets - $45.00 per person & $80.00 for couples
Invitations to follow
August 29th - September 1st
NAWIC Annual Meeting & Eductional Conference
"Taking Women to New Heights"
Denver, CO
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Celebrations! Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Special Events!
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Send us your pictures of your special day or event. We would love to share it with our members.
- Rhonda Maas is receiving 2012 State Honor Award for Historic Preservation. The award will be presented at the Denver Botanic Gardens on May 22, 2012
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GROW WITH GALS -
Girls Recognizing Outstanding Women
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"Ladies, we have been contacted by a local organization called Girls Athletic Leadership School (GALS) in Denver and they have invited us to participate in their program called Girls Recognizing Outstanding Women (GROW) on Saturday May 19th, 2012 10:30-3:30pm at is 200 S. University Blvd., Denver 80209. GROW's mission is to empower girls to be the leaders of the future and focus on leadership and service in the community.
Their organization has recognized our NAWIC Chapter's contributions to the community and has invited us to have a table at their event where we will be handing out information about NAWIC and speaking to 200-300 young girls' ages 10 to 15 about careers and future opportunities for young women in the construction industry. The events program will also consist of panel discussions, workshops, a keynote speaker and performers as well! You check out their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GROWwithGALS
This is a great opportunity to reach out to young ladies who are looking for advice and guidance as they plan their visions and goals for the future!
If you are interested in attending the event, please let me know no later than April 27th. We would love to have as many of us there as possible as there will be a lot of girls to talk to you! You can stay the entire time or just a part of it. Whatever works for your schedule."
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Inside/Showroom Sales
Environmental StoneWorks - Denver, CO
We are looking for an energetic sales professional that has a proven track record of success in showroom or inside sales to step in immediately. This position will operate in a showroom environment, spending most of the time managing showroom/contractor sales traffic, helping customers with design, pricing, ordering and follow up. There will also be significant phone and computer work as you help qualify and find opportunities up and down the front-range.
A successful candidate will have 3-5 years experience in: building products, sub-contract services, or related industries serving the construction industry. A successful employee in our organization is someone who takes ownership of their work and applies creativity and accountability towards their goals. A unique value proposition, high quality products and responsive individuals lead the sales and growth opportunities of our business.
We offer an attractive compensation package consisting of a base salary, bonus incentive, comprehensive medical, dental, 401K and supplemental benefits. To learn more about our company and products, please visit our website a at www.estoneworks.com.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively generates new business opportunities through one's own initiative locally and nationally
- Showroom sales, walk-ins, contractor sales and lead generation.
- Responds to customer's needs (internal and external) providing timely feedback regarding all sales related issues
- Act as primary point of contact for quotes, product questions, order processing and customer support
- Responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing customer relationships with the goal of becoming a trusted, go-to partner for our customers
QUALIFICATIONS
- Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with coworkers and customers.
- Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the Company
- Complete understanding and ownership of sales process
- Excellent time management, follow up, decision making, human relations, presentation and admin/organization skills.
- Ability to drive personal achievement and demonstrates accountability towards goals.
- Strong computer skills; including MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc) online databases (Dodge, ISqFt, Bluebook, etc), and other proprietary programs (Visual/Global ERP).
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