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MISSION STATEMENT
Women’s Council enhances the roles of both women and men in the building industry by fostering personal and professional relationships while promoting a positive image of the building industry through community outreach, educational and political awareness.
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HISTORY
In 1988, a group of women saw the need for a professional women's group devoted to the concerns and issues surrounding the building industry in the Los Angeles area. Formerly known as the Professional Women's Group, thy group chartered with NAHB, the National Association of Home Builders, under the auspices of the BIA of Southern California. [Since it's founding in 1989, the members of the Women's Council of Greater Los Angeles and Ventura Counties have actively supported Mead projects for the transitionally homeless and shelters that provide safe refuge for women and children who are victims of household violence] Women's Council's long standing history of successful events such as Spring Basket, Model Home Furniture Sale, and Architectural Drafting Competition enabled our council to provide several scholarships to individuals who desire to further their education within our industry.
In 2005, the Women’s Council went in-house into the governance structure of the BIA of Southern California. This enabled the Women’s Council to expand their membership base throughout Southern California and into the local BIAs. By the end of 2006, Women’s Council had formed three distinct divisions of Women’s Council and by September 2007, added an additional two. The GLAV division was the first, followed by Orange County and Riverside. The Desert and Baldy View divisions were formed most recently.
MEMBER PROFILE
Women’s Council consists of women and men (such as a spouse, child, extended familyoremployee) who are affiliated with a member in good standing of the Building Industry Association of Southern Califonia, and the National Association for Home Builders (NAHB).
Our Current list of members is diverified, ranging from individuals who are builders to all types of supporting associates, all of whom are active in their support of the building industry. For a list of members, please click here. If you are interested in joining the Women’s Council , Please fill out a Membership Application and fax to the BIA/SC–office at (909) 860-9170
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ABOUT OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Since the Women’s Council has a Southern California regional presence under the BIA/SC, there is a Regional President and Regional Vice President.
The BIA/SC Women’s Council, to date, consists of five divisions under the Regional, which are Desert, Baldy View, GLAV, Orange County, and Riverside. Each division has an Executive Board, which consists of five members, and a Board of Directors, which consists of a minimum of five, maximum of 10, additional Women’s Council members.
A Division’s Executive Board consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, Event Chair, Membership Chair and Immediate Past Chair.
A Division’s Executive Board consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, Event Chair, Membership Chair and Immediate Past Chair. A Division’s Board of Directors consists of the Executive Board as mentioned above plus an additional 5-10 board members.
 Each Division has sub-committee chair appointments available for the following:
* Educations
* Sponsorship
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Scholarship
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Charities
* Communications
* Political/Legislative
Click here for Executive Board of Directors
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GOALS
Women’s Council works each year to achieve the following goals:
1. Represent men and women in the homebuilding industry through an increase in membership and consistently supporting our association and related sister councils as well. (Click here for Womens Council Organization Chart)
2. Provide a multitude of networking opportunities for our members by supplying a conduit of information through education luncheons, seminars and related events.
3. Continue as a positive force in the industry by supporting local, state and national goals and activities, including legislative and political involvement. (Click here for Congressional Contact)
4. Increase the local, state and national communities’ awareness of the importance the building industry has on the general fiscal health of our nation’s economy through positive public relations and grassroot educational events.
5. Provide scholarships to worthy individuals (youth and adult alike) who desire to embark on or continue their education in the building industry. (Click here for Scholarship Info & Application)
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SUPPORT TO OUR INDUSTRY
The Women's Council recognizes its role in supporting the overall building industry. Councils mobilize their membership to assist efforts spearheaded by local, state, and the national builder associations. Some of these Council efforts include:
1. Lobbying (i.e., BuildPAC)
2. Grassroots Activity (i.e., Dream Team)
3. Political Action (i.e., Builder Link and Women-to-Women BuildPAC Drive)
4. Philanthropic (i.e., HomeAid and Habitat for Humanity)
5. Education (i.e., Bob the Builder and BuilderBooks.com)
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