PWB Welcomes Keynote Speaker Laura Turner Seydel on November 11

The Atlanta Chapter of Professional Women in Building, one of the fastest-growing councils of the Greater Atlanta Homebuilders Association, welcomes keynote speaker Laura Turner Seydel, Chairperson of the Captain Planet Foundation, at its quarterly luncheon on Wednesday, November 11 at Villa Christina. The event will start at 11:15AM.

Laura Turner Seydel is an international environmental advocate and eco-living expert dedicated to creating a healthy and sustainable future for her family - and families worldwide. Laura and Rutherford Seydel and their three children live in EcoManor, the first LEED-certified Gold residence in the southeastern United States. In her address to the PWB Membership, Laura will discuss how her family’s continued dedication to the environment and recent changes in national building practices made EcoManor, ‘where comfort comes naturally,’ a reality.

In addition to her efforts on behalf of The Captain Planet Foundation which promotes hands-on environmental education, Seydel is also a director of the Environmental Working Group to limit toxic chemicals in food, air, water and consumer products, and serves on the boards of The Turner Foundation, Jane Smith Turner Foundation, the Turner Endangered Species Fund, and Ted’s Montana Grill.

Dress for Success Clothing Drive

Another aspect of green living is to share and re-use resources, and at PWB’s Quarterly Meeting on November 11, all attendees and guests are invited to bring donations of clean, professional clothing on hangers to support the Empowered Living Academy at Wellspring Living. “PWB Atlanta is establishing a Clothing Closet to help other women develop the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed,” says Jill Wise, PWB Board Member. “Check your closets and show your support. We can use women’s clothing in sizes 0 – 14, including blouses, suit jackets, slacks, skirts, dresses, shoes, scarves and other accessories.”

Other donation drop-off sites for the Clothing Closet include:

· Villages at Carver Family YMCA (SW Atlanta)

· Wellspring Treasures Stores in Duluth

· Wellspring Treasures Stores in Toco Hills (N. Druid Hills Road & Clairmont)

· Ward Farm – Piedmont Residential Model Home (Powder Springs)

· Parc at Kellogg Creek - Piedmont Residential Model Home (Acworth)

Quarterly Meeting

PWB Members and guests are invited to join PWB on November 11 to hear Laura share her vision and goals for eco-friendly living through a variety of initiatives.

To register for this event visit www.atlantahomebuilders.com or call 770-938-9900.

PWB Members: $35; non-PWB members: $45; non-HBA members: $55.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015; 11:15 AM - 1:30 PM

Villa Christina

4000 Summit Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30319

Parking available in the Hyatt Hotel deck or valet

About Professional Women in Building (PWB):

The award-winning Professional Women In Building - Atlanta chapter (PWB) currently consists of more than 125 members and is one of the fastest-growing PWB chapters in the U.S., a council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association - a 1,000-member, not-for-profit trade association affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Georgia and the National Association of Home Builders. The NAHB Professional Women in Building Council (PWB) represents members working in all facets of the industry as builders, developers, remodelers, trade contractors, architects, marketers, designers and mortgage brokers. The PWB is largest council in the nation and is the voice of women in the building industry, dedicated to promoting, industry professional and supporting its members at the local, state and national levels by offering networking and educational opportunities through legislative awareness and outreach and professional and personal development.

2015 PWB - Atlanta Chapter Chair

Betsy Sheppard, Gilbert & Sheppard Group

Betsy@gilbertsheppard.com

photo: Laura Turner Seydel