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October 15, 2018
Governmental Affairs
San Benito RPC Committee
On October 10th the San Benito RPC Committee met with City Community Development Director Bryan Swanson where city planner Mary Paxton reviewed the city's Park Facility Master Plan.  The city is currently working with Wildan in preparing a Nexus Study.  BIA will be reviewing the Nexus Study and supportive documents and providing feedback in the coming months.  To review Hollister's Parks Facility Master Plan click here
South Bay RPC Committee
On October 11th The South Bay RPC Committee met with City of Santa Clara council candidates Nancy Biagini (District 2) and Sam Kumar, (District 3).  In addition to the candidates providing an update on their current campaigns, the committee reviewed each candidates views regarding affordable housing, the costs and impacts of inclusionary zoning and their view of future development in the City of Santa Clara.  No formal BIA endorsements were recommended by the RPC Committee.  A South Bay RPC Committee meeting is scheduled for November 1st with Councilman Chappie Jones, a board member of the Cities Association and San Jose Representative.  Councilman Jones will be updating the RPC on the Sub-Regional Housing Needs Allocation Task Force.  The Sub-Regional Housing Needs Allocation Task Force has been formed to provide a forum where local jurisdictions can discuss future housing needs, opportunities and challenges from a sub-regional standpoint with the stated intent to reach consensus amongst participating cities.  To review Mayor Liccardo & Chappie Jones 8/9 memo and BIA 8/27 letter click here and here .
Membership
Join a Committee or Council for 2019
The committees and councils for the BIA Bay Area are in the process of recruiting members for their boards for 2019. If you would like to be involved and engage more with our members, consider volunteering for the following:
PWB - Contact Mitu Walia, Lennar Homes
SMC - Contact Don Ruthroff, DAHLIN
PASS - Contact Jennifer Morse, SummerHill Homes
DRE - Contact Ella Gower, Miller Starr Regalia
Membership - Contact Roger Severe, Residential Design Services
 
If you don't have time to be on a board but would like to get involved, sub-committees from all of the above groups are always in need of volunteers. For more information, email membership@biabayarea.org.
Events
Women's Conference Thank You!
Thank you to all who had a hand in our sucessful event! From our volunteers to our steering and honorary committee and from our attendees to our amazing speakers and sponsors. Every single person involved is why our sold out event is as successful as it is! 

We hope you left the conference inspired and motivated. 

Enjoy a few teaser photos on our Facebook page HERE. As soon as the full album is available it will be emailed out to all attendees and posted to the FB page.
PWB Lean In Circle, Nov. 6:
Please join the Professional Women in Building of the BIA|Bay Area for their last Lean In Circle for 2018. Our moderator, Nadia Costa, will be leading a workshop on centered leadership and the idea of finding energy for a better work-life balance.

You must be a PWB member to register. Visit www.biabayarea.org/pwb to download an application.

Online registration is available on our website  HERE . Seating is limited, so register early and secure your seat.
PASS Reception & Toy Drive, Nov. 8:
Join the Purchasing Agents, Subcontractors & Suppliers for this annual sought-after event as they team up with HomeAid to collect toys for children throughout the Bay Area.  Receive a raffle ticket for each toy you bring with a chance at the grand prize of $500.  This is a Members Only event.  Each attendee will receive the Builder Project Directory and have the opportunity to meet with our builder purchasing teams. 
Online registration is available; click HERE. Register early and save! Interested in sponsoring? Only one opportunity still available. Contact events@biabayarea.org.

OTHER UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
November 16 - Post Election Recap
December 6 - John Burns Economic Forecast
January 25 - BIA Installation of Officers

Check out our full calendar on our website HERE
HomeAid Northern CA
Fairfield Shelter Project with Richmond American Homes
Richmond American Homes is teaming up with HomeAid Northern California to remodel a shelter for families experiencing domestic violence in Fairfield. We are partnering with Safequest Solano, who will provide housing, services, and counseling for the families. The goal of this work is to create a dignified and welcoming home for the families experiencing trauma so they can have a place to catch their breath and get back on their feet! Click HERE to see how you can help!!
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