Friday, February 29, 2008

OFF TO A GREAT START!

It’s hard to believe what we have accomplished in three months…our first steering committee meeting was held on November 6 and by our third meeting on February 19 we had launched the first ever Columbia County Women Build blog and you’re on it!!

Our steering committee is 31 strong …a diverse group of leaders and “builders” in our community. For example, here are photos of: Laurie Quinn…. demonstrating how she built our site ....who is the owner and creator of Technology 4 All; Elizabeth DiPalma is the owner of Elizabeth DiPalma Designs a major graphics artist firm, and Taitia Shelow is a free lance journalist writing about her community.

We are all volunteers, and what each of us has in common is a desire to serve our community and meet the housing needs of our neighbors….one family at a time. AND, of course, we’re all in it to learn new skills, which make us even stronger ourselves. WHY not really get hammering straight!

We’re so proud to be a part of this effort….and know that the next three months until we break ground will be even more exciting than the first.

Were looking for other strong women who want to feel as empowered as we do, knowing we are building a community together. JOIN us and sign up on our web site and CONTRIBUTE to our build.

Best,
Joyce Lapenn and Joanne DelRossi