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BY LUELLEN SMITH 2018 PWB COUNCIL CHAIR RHINO WINE CELLARS & COOLING SYSTEMS S trengthening the voice of women since 2002, PWB inspires collaboration by providing networking events, professional development opportunities, and unique ways to give back to the community PWB PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE When Sandy McAdams became the first female president of MBAKS in 2002, it marked a period of positive change, opportunity, and progression McAdams' ascension spurred other female members to create a charity fundraising group called Women Building Hope, which eventually became the Professional Women in Building Council we now know Today, the council is multifold and acknowledges women and their achievements Forever Forward With the Professional Women in Building UPCOMING EVENTS PWB HOLIDAY SOIREE DEC. 11 | 6–8 p.m. Ferguson Showroom, Seattle SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED MONTHLY | 4–6 p.m. Networking Happy Hour Bonefish Grill, Bothell 2019 is your year. And it starts with the Professional Women in Building. Get to know us and learn what the council can do for you. Want in? Go to mbaks.com/pwb or contact Kory Sauve at ksauve@mbaks.com or 425.460.8234 within the building industry through philanthropic endeavors like Rampathon and via partnerships with local nonprofits At the same time, the council aims to strengthen both members and their professional ventures by providing resources and training opportunities to help achieve financial independence and realize dreams and goals WHAT WILL TOMORROW BRING? By educating the public about the value of women working in the building industry and building coalitions to enhance our collective voice, the council continues to forge opportunity and facilitate success both personally and professionally Together, there's nothing we can't accomplish CONFERENCE CATCH-UP On October 4, our members came together at the annual PWB Conference to elevate our influence We were inspired to THINK BIG by our highly entertaining featured guest speakers, Heide Stefanyshyn- Piper, retired U S Navy Captain and astronaut, and Denise Gabel, COO of NW Credit Union and executive director of the NW Credit Union Foundation ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOIRÉE Celebrate the season in style! Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and holiday spirit, along with great conversation in the festive ambiance of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, and Lighting Gallery in Seattle You'll want to be front and center as we reveal the Sandy McAdams Woman of the Year award Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 11, and plan to join in the fun The Professional Women in Building Council advocates for, supports, and inspires women in the building industry by providing opportunities for both professional and personal development, as well as engagement with our members. 30 master builder WINTER 2018 words from the chair