Our 2011 Holiday Wishlist

No diamond rings or fancy things on our wish list, just a desire to stretch our (very) limited office budget so we can deliver the best programming possible.
Could you donate your time or help underwrite the cost of some important business tools?
*Have a few hours to spare? We have one-time and ongoing data entry projects and we would love your help.
*Our printer is old and toner must be special ordered through Amazon.com – gift certificates are greatly appreciated!
*  Help us stay informed and involved by underwriting subscriptions to Foster’s Daily Democrat and the Portsmouth Herald or by contributing the cost of membership dues for any of the region’s Chambers of Commerce (cost averages $125/yr.)
*  We could really use easels for presentations and meetings
*  Lisa needs a new computer monitor since hers broke this year
*We would love a small laptop for occasional intern use as well.
Of course, we appreciate anything and everything you do to help Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast.  If you can give a gift of any kind, please contact Lisa by clicking here, or calling the office.  Thank you!

Housing Happy Hour – The Quiz Show Edition!

Join us on November 29, 2011 and enjoy a fun night out as we turn the tables and ask you to get to the bottom of tough questions like, “What’s different about the Seacoast’s housing market?” “How many children can we expect a new housing development will generate?” “How will demographic trends drive changes in our housing market?” Take a guess, and you may win a raffle prize!

November 29 at RiverWoods at Exeter
Cocktail Hour – 5:30-6:30pm
Presentation, Discussion, Prizes – 6:30-7:30pm

Admission is $12 for WHC members / $15 for non-members. Admission includes 2 drink tickets & light appetizers. Click here to register in advance as space is limited.

Workforce Housing Coalition Welcomes Three New Board Members

Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board of Directors.  

Thomas House -- Principal of THA Architects

Tom House joined the WHC Board over the summer, having served on the Coalition’s Fundraising and Outreach Committee for several years and as a volunteer team member for our 2011 design charrette.
Tom is licensed to practice architecture in NH, ME and MA. He has held many leadership positions with the NH Chapter of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) and the NH Architecture Foundation. Tom is the NH Coordinator for the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ Intern Development Program and personally mentors two young architectural professionals. He is an active member of NH CIBOR, and Plan NH. Tom serves on the Exeter Area Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, and was nominated for the 2011 Exeter Area Business of the Year Award.

Dawn Barker – VP of Human Resources -- RiverWoods at Exeter

Dawn Barker has RiverWoods at Exeter, a continuing care retirement community located in Exeter, NH for the last 11 years. As Vice President of Human Resources, she is responsible for managing Human Resources and Risk Management for the organization. She holds a Master’s in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University and a BA from Bentley College. Dawn has held board positions with Great Bay Kids and The Granite State Human Resource Conference. She shares her life with her husband and two daughters. She loves to learn new things, read, cook and spend time outside with her family.

Gayle Sanders – Owner of GRS Home Design

When Gayle Sanders transitioned from a career in software development, she leveraged her computer skills and background in human factors engineering (making sure that products/systems truly serve the needs of the end user) and started GRS Home Design. Her computer models and 3D images help homeowners see what remodeling projects will look like. After working on the WHC’s two design charrettes, Gayle is looking forward to serving on the board and expanding her focus beyond the individual homeowner to the community as a whole. Gayle has been a Seacoast resident since the late 80’s and currently lives in Stratham with her husband Jack.

Welcome Thomas, Dawn, and Gayle!