AHBA Committees

The committees of the Asheville Home Builders Association are the ‘backbone” of the organization. In order for the AHBA to effectively promote the home building industry and continue to provide outstanding services and support to the membership, your help as a member and industry professional is needed through volunteering for one of the AHBA Committees. Serving on any of these committees can provide you unique and valuable opportunities to network with industry peers, gain valuable exposure for you and your company, develop leadership skills and serve your industry, the association and your community. Volunteers of the AHBA Committees work together to bring new ideas and programs to the general membership.

As a member, you are invited to review the committee listing below and consider volunteering where you see your talents and abilities best utilized and your professional interests best served! For more information on committee involvement, incentives for volunteering for an AHBA Committee, meeting times and more, please view the 2012 AHBA Committee Sign Up Form.

Social/Activities—Works closely with the AHBA Staff to coordinate and promote FUN events for the general membership creating networking and relationship building opportunities including the AHBA Annual Golf Tournament, AHBA Night at the Tourists, Holiday Social, and Home & Garden Expo.

Education—Responsible for planning, implementing and promoting member education classes offered throughout the year including Quarterly Builder Breakfast educations sessions as well as determining the interest and need for education topics for the general membership.

Legislative—Coordinates member involvement and acts as a liaison in the local, state and national government and political activities that affect the housing industry. Meets with local elected officials, discusses ordinances and promotes BUILD-PAC contributions.

Membership/Retention—An AHBA Staff run committee focusing on membership through recruitment and retention.  Works closely with AHBA staff to plan and execute the New Member Orientations, Membership Drives, and retention efforts. Responsible for contacting new members and serving as an Ambassador at AHBA Events & Meetings. Meets once a month on the second Tuesday of each month.

Parade of Homes—Plans and promotes the annual Parade of Homes held in October also encompassing the  Parade of Homes Preview Event held in February and the AHBA Fall Awards Gala and Reception. Members assist with recruiting entries, coordinating judging day volunteers and more.

Professional Women in Building (PWB) Council—Fosters the professional development among women and men within the building industry through networking, educational events and community outreach events. Participants plan, implement and promote the annual PWB Council Scholarship Fundraising event held in July.

PWB Membership Application
Click here for the benefits of joining the PWB.
Click here for a scholarship form.
Click here for the scholarship criteria.