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Women’s Council Meetings and Events at IBS
 The NAHB Women’s Council will be holding five days of meetings, educational sessions and networking events during the 2008 International Builders’ Show in Orlando next month.
New Member Orientation
The Women’s Council will hold a new member orientation on Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Orange County Convention Center, West 106.
Below is the council's full schedule. Always check the IBS program for last minute room changes.
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Women's Council 2008 IBS Schedule
Meetings and educational programs will be in the Orange County Convention Center. |
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Women's Council Headquarters |
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7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. |
Monday through Friday |
West 106 |
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Monday, Feb. 11 |
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8:00-9:00 a.m. |
Membership Committee |
West 105 A |
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9:00-10:00 a.m. |
Legislative Committee |
West 105 A |
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10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
Communications Committee |
West 105 A |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
Scholarship Committee |
West 105 A |
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3:30-5:00 p.m. |
Area Trustees |
West 105 A |
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Tuesday, Feb. 12 |
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9:30-10:30 a.m. |
Past Presidents and Chairs |
West 330 C |
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9:30-10:30 a.m. |
New Member Orientation |
West 106 |
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11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. |
Awards Luncheon |
Rosen Centre |
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1:30-3:00 p.m. |
Board of Trustees and Delegates |
West 224 D |
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Wednesday, Feb. 13 |
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7:45-9:30 a.m. |
GAMA Breakfast |
West 105 B |
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10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
"Construction Scheduling-Family First" |
West 315 |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
"Her Home in 2015" |
West 311 E-H |
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1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Members-at-Large Meet and Greet |
West 106 |
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1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Local President Orientation |
West 110 A |
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2:00-3:00 p.m. |
Area Trustee Orientation |
West 110 A |
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6:30-8:00 p.m. |
Women's Council Spike Reception |
Rosen Shingle Creek, Panzacola G-I |
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Thursday, Feb. 14 |
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8:00-9:30 a.m. |
"Singles — Get in on the Market" |
West 304 A-D |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
"Mars and Venus" |
South 330 E-H |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
"Kitchen 4Mula" |
West 320 |
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6:30-8:00 p.m. |
Women's Council Leadership Circle |
Rosen Shingle Creek, Panzacola F-I |
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Friday, Feb. 15 |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
"Lifestages" |
West 311 E-H |
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1:00-2:30 p.m. |
"Zap the Gap" |
West 315
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Educational Sessions
Wednesday, Feb. 13
- “Construction Scheduling...Family First!”
10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
Orange County Convention Center, West 315
This course demonstrates proven techniques on how to manage time and schedule more efficiently so that you can devote greater attention to those "things" that bring you fulfillment and joy.
- “Her Home in 2015”
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 311 E-H
With women as the primary or sole decision maker in most new home purchases, this presentation provides insight into home design and amenities that female home buyers seek — and expect ― in their new homes.
Thursday, Feb. 14
- “Singles — Get In on The Market”
8:00-9:30 a.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 304 A-D
The variety in today's singles market covers a wide spectrum of ages, lifestyles and reasons for making a move. Learn about who the single buyers really are, what they're looking for and how to appeal to this growing and diverse market.
- “Mars and Venus: Male and Female Conversational Styles”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, South 330 E-H
It's “he said ― she said” on the job site, in the office and with customers. She knows what she said. He knows what he heard. He meant it one way, she heard it another. Learn how male and female communication styles affect you and your business.
- “Kitchen 4mula: Revealing the Secrets of Four Segments of Home Owners”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 320
Merillat is the first company to study how people shop and live in new homes. Conducted in phases, Kitchen 4mula is the latest research uncovering four home owner segments and giving builders insights to improve sales and satisfaction ratings.
Friday, Feb. 15
- “Lifestages: Expand the Marketability of Your Homes”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 311 E-H
Built on the foundation of woman-centric home design, this presentation looks at broadening the market appeal of homes by taking one home plan and configuring it for four life stages — family, empty nest, single at any age and working at home.
- “Zap the Gap: Working with Multiple Generations”
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, West 315
Gen X, Gen Y, Boomers: Each generation is unique. As an employer or manager, you need to understand how generational perspectives require different approaches. Learn to minimize inter-generational misunderstanding and maximize workplace success.
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