WIC Week 2012: March 4-10 – Celebrate with us!

Women in Construction (WIC) Week will be celebrated March 4-10, 2012 by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC). NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry.

NAWIC’s women know their specialty is building bridges that instill confidence, develop leadership and expand knowledge. Let’s take this week and show off the character, beauty, and strength of NAWIC.

Employers, Peers, Youth, Mentors, Supporters and Job Seekers in need of a path can use an outstretched hand to unite around the many positive influences and works of women in construction.

WIC Week provides a unified time for more than 5,500 NAWIC members to raise awareness of the opportunities the construction industry holds for potential employees and to highlight women as a visible, growing force in the industry.

Follow this link for a complete list of Chapter 141′s events!

Membership Night: Tuesday, Feb 21: Tricky Trays Auction!

FEBRUARY PROGRAM: Tuesday, February 21

It’s time for our annual Membership Committee “Fun”draiser:  the Tricky Trays Auction!

Proceeds from this annual auction benefit the chapter’s Membership Committee, which uses the funds to promote NAWIC and sponsor Member Orientation meetings and dinners.

Help us this year by bringing one item (or…10!) for auction.

• Select a theme for a tray, basket, box or bag
• Recommended budget: $25.00 (or, pair with another member. Each could invest $25)
• Call Carolyn Davis, Membership Chair at 804.218.7230 or e-mail her at ccdavis2000 at aol dot com if you intend to bring something and/or if you have questions
• Bring your item with you to the February meeting, and we’ll place it on a table with your name on it
• Bring cash for tickets, which are $1 each. See a Tricky Tray you love? Put a ticket (your “bid”) in the cup in front of it
• When bid time ends, tickets will be drawn
• Funds are given to the Membership Committee

Come see how talented we are!

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person
Cash bar

Please make your reservations by noon, Friday, February 17. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com

Cooper Vineyards’ New LEED Tasting Room Building

JANUARY PROGRAM: Tuesday, January 17

Michael Pellis, AIA LEED AP with Moseley Architects and Jacquelyn Hogge of Cooper Vineyards will discuss Cooper Vineyards’ new LEED tasting room building.

A few LEED elements incorporated into the design include:

• geothermal heating and cooling systems
• rain water collection in conjunction with low-flow fixtures, reducing water usage by 40%
• solar panels, which provide over 15% of energy needs for the building
• use of many recycled and locally-source materials

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person
Cash bar

Please make your reservations by Thursday, January 12. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com

Mentoring and NAWIC

In an effort to support our organization’s mission, National is encouraging all local NAWIC chapters to implement a program to connect women, members and non-members throughout the construction industry. A professional mentoring program:

• helps to achieve goals and define career paths
• improves personal productivity
• strengthens leadership skills
• builds team skills
• encourages sharing of information
• enhances self-confidence
• brings individuals together – and helps women achieve their full potential.

Our Immediate Past President Dianne Franklin will facilitate a NAWIC mentoring mixer. She will explain the mentor/mentee relationship and the goals of professional mentoring.

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person
Cash bar

Please make your reservations by Thursday, November 10. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com

Installation of New Officers and Board of Directors

SEPTEMBER PROGRAM:  Tuesday, September 20

The September 20 Meeting will be the installation of the New 2011-2012 Officers and Board of Directors: President, Jennifer Jarrett; Vice President, Rachael McKinney, PE; Recording Secretary, Carolyn Davis; Corresponding Secretary, Lori Butler, CIT; Treasurer, Margarete Culley; Board of Directors: Wendy Cooke; Lorie Lythgoe; Gerri Nolan; Betsye Russell; Susan States; and Katie Watts.

Also, MEMBER OF THE YEAR will be announced. This is a very important meeting, so please try and attend.

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person
Cash bar

Please make your reservations by Thursday, September 15. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com

FREE Commercial Construction Industry Networking Event: 10/5/11 – John Paul Jones Arena

The Blue Book Network’s GC Showcase is a FREE networking event, designed to bring together contractors and suppliers with the companies that need their services, and it will be held Wednesday 10/5/11 at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

General Contractors! Architects! Property Managers! Government Agencies! School Construction Agencies!

Exhibit your company to meet and qualify local subcontractors and suppliers and find the people and products you need for your current and future projects!

• Expand your current rolodex
• Find hard-to-find specialty and niche service and product providers in your area
• Network with other professionals and get a pulse on the current market

A free exhibit space and table will be provided for displaying your company’s brochures, ITB forms, project plans, etc…

Subcontractors! Suppliers! Manufacturers!

Attend any this free event and get in front of the players you want to meet.

• Promote your services /products to the local GC and decision makers you are trying to reach
• Learn about current and future project opportunities in your area
• Reacquaint yourself and your company with former contacts

Interested in learning more? Follow this link, which will also direct you to registration forms.

Contact Cheryl Shanahan at 804.398.8559 for further info!

2011-2012 Committee Sign-Up!

AUGUST PROGRAM: Tuesday, August 16

The next meeting of the NAWIC Richmond Chapter is Tues, August 16. Committee sign-up for 2011-2012 is here, so come to learn about what each committee does and how you can help. Please join us for this very fun, informative meeting!

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person
Cash bar

Please make your reservations by August 11. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com.

LEED Awareness: Construction and Demolition Recycling

JULY PROGRAM: Tuesday, July 19

Andy Vojtecky, Recycling Coordinator and LEED Project Documentation for SB Cox, Inc. will discuss construction and demolition recycling and LEED Awareness.
Please join us for what will be a very lively, informative presentation!

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person.

Please make your reservations by July 14. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com.

Bring it On! Creating your Unique Formula for Sustainable Success

 

JUNE PROGRAM: Tuesday, June 21

Presented by: April Goyer, Speaker, Coach & Author

At the June meeting, April Goyer will help us as professionals grow our careers and empower our lives. She promises we will leave the presentation inspired to take action, strengthened from learning proven techniques to enhance our success, and with more belief and confidence in ourselves to reach our potential.

Learn how to:
* Tap into a deep reservoir of belief and purpose so that you can succeed at any level.
* Focus on mastering the business skills that will significantly increase your earnings.
* Develop greater resilience and flexibility in the face of non-stop personal and professional  stress.
* Get physical because a strong body equals strong business.

As an accomplished speaker, veteran coach, successful executive and entrepreneur, and dedicated athlete, April delivers focused, motivational and content rich programs that get results.

Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA
Social: 5:30   Dinner: 6:00
$25.00 per person.

Please make your reservations by June 16. Please contact Cynthia Cecil:
Fax: 866-915-4598 or e-mail: cynthia_cecil at emcorgroup dot com.

Regional & National Upcoming Events

Summer Leadership Symposium
July 15-16, 2011
Leadership Training and Team Building
Burlington, NC

NAWIC 56th Annual Convention
August 31-September 3, 2011
Renaissance St. Louis Grand Hotel
St. Louis, MO

2011 Annual Planning Conference
October 21-22, 2011
Holiday Inn & Suites
Virginia Beach, VA
Hosted by Greater Tidewater Chapter

2012 45th Annual Spring Forum
April 27-29, 2012
High Point, NC
Hosted by the Piedmont Chapter