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I n s i d e T h i s I s s u e1 Director’s Message2 Chapter Recaps6 Reminders7 WIC Week Information7 News8 NEF News9 Member Services10 Regional & National Contacts11 Important Dates12 Marketing Contest Flier 13 Membership Contest Flier14 Membership Tally Sheet
D a l e n e S c h a f e r B l o o m2011-2013 Region Director
Precision Construction Company8025 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, Oregon 97218Ph: 503.937.1775
M: 971.832.9346 (after 4:30pm)[email protected]
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 10
A message from your Director“Practicing thankfulness is one of the most powerful ways of thinking to bring about a change in our circumstances,” says Mary J. Lore, author of the award-winning book Managing Thought: How Do Your Thoughts Rule Your World?
Thankfulness is one of the quickest and most powerful ways to create a change in our circumstances. Lore says being thankful raises us to a new level of consciousness, giving us the ability to see possibilities, discover what we truly want, receive ideas on what to do next, and realize a vision for the future.
“What we think is a matter of choice. It is up to us to choose powerful thoughts that move us in a direction that serves our purpose,” advocates Lore. “Powerful thoughts bring us peace and inspire us. Thoughts of thankfulness, vision, purpose and possibility are powerful thoughts.”
Lore offers advice to practice thinking thoughts of thankfulness. She says that practicing just one of these things brings dramatic improvement in your spirit, relationships, creativity, and in your life.
List everything you are thankful for, especially things you are unhappy about. If we hold contempt for anything we wish to change, we block our ability to change it.
At the end of each day, think of everything you are thankful for from that day. Our spirits are lifted when we are appreciative of even the smallest things (anyone doing that for the month of November on Facebook!?)
Throughout the day, take note of what you are thankful for and be thankful for each experience.
When you catch yourself thinking self-defeating thoughts, take a deep
this moment?”
See what happens.
I must always remind myself that I have much to be thankful for. My family, my job, my NAWIC sisters. Positive attitude will do wonders - and remembering what
Dalene Schafer BloomRegion 9 Director
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C h a p t e r P r e s i d e n t sAlaska
Tamie K. Taylor, CDS, CDT, [email protected]
Puget SoundMaureen J. Byrnes
TacomaSarah L. Webb, CIT, CDS
SpokaneTraci M. Kadoya
Tri-CitiesMariana R. Oswalt-Spry
PortlandSamantha Jordan
SalemMary E. Price
EugeneEllie Cooper
BoiseTamara Schissel
Alaska Chapter #197The Alaska Chapter has started off with a BANG. We had our Annual Planning in August and set the plan for the next year and we’ve started off early with meeting our goals.
We had six members of our chapter attend the Annual Meeting and Educational Conference in August. Each of those members came back renewed with energy.
Each year our largest fund raiser is helping the Alaska Associated General Contractors with the Alaska AGC Conference and particularly the AGC Family Fun Night. The AGC Conference committee has changed the theme of this year’s event to “Pirates” so many of the items need to be redone. We have painted the back drops and we are working on the other items for fun
about 30 volunteers to man the booths and games for the evening.
Plans are in the works for our Annual Holiday Party in December where we will raise money and gather clothes for Clare House and toiletries for STAR as
Although we still have members that have not renewed we are still hoping that they will have a change of heart and renew and we are working on building our membership with new members. We had a booth at the BP Energy Building dedication and are preparing to have a booth at the AGC Conference.
There is a lot going on in Alaska as we are also preparing for winter. I am so
Puget Sound Chapter #60 Autumn is in full swing, with cooler weather, dramatic skies, and brilliantly
and what we are thankful for. I am especially thankful for my NAWIC family. Recently, I sent an e-mail to six of our national board members and every one of them replied within 24 hours. That’s NAWIC.
The same level of excellence and support is found in our local chapter and from our board members abroad. The chapter board members have been busy planning meetings and following up on lots of details in order to have successful meetings, and I would like to thank them for their efforts. The Puget Sound chapter remains active in sharing NAWIC’s message to our community; this month, Sue Z. Hart will be representing NAWIC at the 5th annual Pierce County Career Day.
Judy Jewell has been instrumental in contacting many of the members who still need to renew their membership for the 2012-2013 NAWIC year. Judy’s efforts have helped the chapter to grow the past several years despite the recession.
The chapter has fabulous “Girls Rock” t-shirts in two colors (pink or gray) available for purchase that advertise our organization and the construction industry. Thank you Gwyn for all of your t-shirt efforts! Lily Iftner has agreed to join the board again this year, and she is continuing to create the newsletter each month, which is a great conduit to others in the industry.
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C h a p t e r M e e t i n g D a t e s
Alaska - Second Wednesday
Puget Sound – Second Monday
Tacoma –Second Tuesday
Spokane – Third Thursday
Tri-Cities – Third Tuesday
Portland – Third Thursday
Salem – Third Wednesday
Eugene – Second Wednesday
Boise – First Wednesday
Brenda Molner has agreed to get us started on the sponsorship drive. Our goal is to raise funds through sponsorships, which will allow our members to attend educational conferences and enable us to offer scholarships to worthy students through the NFSF.
Since the core purpose of NAWIC is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry, NAWIC strives to provide stellar educational programs at each meeting. This is achieved by leveraging quality guest speakers and information- rich members who provide the latest industry information at our monthly meetings. Gayle Hoffman is presenting again this month. She and Lindsay Taft will provide a basic introduction to the M/W/DBE regulations.
What a dedicated team! I am so thankful to all of these women for everything that they do for NAWIC. I have found that leadership in NAWIC is a team effort, because the members are so supportive. Those are great traits to emu-late in our lives and in our jobs.Happy Thanksgiving!
Tacoma Chapter #187Fall is here and the new NAWIC year is off to a running start. Last month the Region 9 Annual Planning Conference was held in Suquamish, WA. The speakers were informative, the venue was breathtaking, and the company was invigorating.
I always seem to leave these Regional events with an excitement and enthusiasm that propels me forward into the year and inspires me to do more to forward NAWIC and my place within it. Is it the speakers providing
company of women from all walks of the construction industry and NAWIC hierarchy?
Maybe it’s the combination of all of these that inspired our small chapter to host this event and persevere in spite of our limited resources, dared me
made me believe that I could run for Director in the upcoming year. Maybe that is the spirit of NAWIC, the core values we rely on.
As we go forth into this year, I hope you all will attend every event you are able to, and allow it to boost you into achievement for yourself, your chapter and NAWIC as a whole.
BELIEVE. PERSEVERE. DARE. ~ NAWIC Core Values
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!
Spokane Chapter #143Our new year started with our chapter annual planning meeting for 2012-
our committee sign-up. I want to thank all the volunteers. We have room for more volunteers and would love for you to join us on one or several committees. The committees will soon be posted on our website: www.nawicspokane.org for your convenience. If you have any questions about the committees please do not hesitate to call me.
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C h a p t e r C h a r t e r s
Alaska - 1973
Puget Sound - 1962
Tacoma - 1972
Spokane - 1967
Tri-Cities - 1972
Portland - 1961
Salem - 1973
Eugene - 1963
Boise - 1978
We had six members attend APC at the Clearwater Casino on Bainbridge Island. We all had a wonderful time. The Tacoma Chapter did a wonderful job organizing and planning the event. We sent out our verbal invitation to invite everyone to Spokane for forum in the spring. We handed out Peanut Brittle from the Davenport, postcards and several other brochures on Spokane.
Our November meeting topic will be a presentation from the Smith’s Drivers Safety Training.
Elephant Gift exchange and a charitable contribution related to Cancer.
January we will have a guest speaker on Fitness in the Workplace.February we will have our very own member Erika Grubbs from Winston & Cashatt presenting on Sexual Harassment.
Take care ladies and hopefully we will see you all soon.
Tri-Cites Chapter # 192Chapter 192 started the 2013 NAWIC year with another successful Construction Career Day! We had 450 local high school students attends this year event. Much thanks to Cathy and Erin for their continued help and efforts!! With renewal numbers down, we are looking to new ways of bringing in new members! We are currently working with local high schools promoting the CAD competition. Chapter 192 has wonderful woman willing to make this year the best!!
Portland Chapter #54As we approach the fall season and Thanksgiving is upon us, what better
In light of the recent events on the East Coast and the constant up-to-date media coverage, it feels like the devastation effected all of us.
If just for a moment, I ask that you stop and think about your families, love ones and friends. As like myself, some of you may have family back east who are in the midst of the aftermath and still without power, water and simple comforts like heat. Our thoughts go out to them and the months of recovery ahead to hopefully return to a normal life.
Brewfest was successful thanks to the efforts of Cara Hattrick and Amanda Wilson. It was fantastic to see so many members and their companies supporting NAWIC.
Marilyn Morrison and Jenny Browne for selling the little ribbon tied bags! Our chapter will be donating a portion of the proceeds to NEF and NFSF.
Our Region 9 APC was held in Suquamish, WA. What a beautiful backdrop for our conference; the Clearwater Resort and neighboring Bay area. The weather broke and the sun shined. The Tacoma chapter put on a good show with outstanding events, speakers and really made everyone feel welcome.
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Thank you Tacoma chapter and Director Dalene for all of your planning efforts and programs. Not to mention that we had eight chapter members in attendance. Very proud of Portland for showing their continued support for NAWIC.
In closing, I want to thank all my chapter members and their companies for continually fostering the growth of Woman in Construction. Without our members participating, we would not be as successful as we are today, we are
Salem Chapter #198The Salem Chapter has such a diverse and amazing group of women and we are starting on what I hope to be a great adventure this year. We got off to a great start with four members attending APC at the beautiful Suquamish Resort. Thank you to Tacoma for hosting this event at such a peaceful and relaxing location.
had a great evening and accomplished a lot on our Strategic Plan. One of the biggest commitments we made was to work on a two-home Habitat project this coming spring. We also have a committee starting to plan our WIC Week events.
This is our 10-year Anniversary of Construction Career Days and Susan Wood’s CCD team has already had two meetings (maybe more). They are diligently working to make this year’s event extra special!
make this a year to remember!
Eugene Chapter #77
We had 400 students that came from 21 schools in Lane County who were exposed to many options in the
many wonderful comments from schools and exhibitors. I missed APC and am anxious to read Robin”s report.
Boise Chapter #245No news this month
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Chapter Officer RemindersC h a p t e r P r e s i d e n t s
online membership directory to make sure all of their renewals have been processed.
WIC Week is coming up in March, and if you haven’t already, it’s time to discuss with your chapter how to promote the week. WIC Week is a time to give back to your communities, and the positive press achieved during WIC Week as a result of your dedication and involvement helps NAWIC enhance its core purpose. When you decide what your chapter will be doing for WIC Week, be sure to submit the WIC Week Commitment Form. Our goal is for every region to have 100 percent participation, and that means we need every chapter to do something!
C h a p t e r T r e a s u r e r sEach month, the NAWIC bookkeeper emails chapter treasurers an Outstanding Check Report. The report is created
includes checks more than 30 days past their original issue date. For your convenience, this detailed report includes the check number, check date and the amount for which the check was written.
This report is a useful tool for chapter treasurers because it keeps them informed of possible lost or misplaced checks that have not been deposited.
C h a p t e r M e m b e r s h i p C h a i r s
share with them about upcoming chapter events and available programs.
Prospective members are looking for knowledge, education and networking opportunities. So, we want to make sure we are giving them what they need. Also, please make sure you return calls from prospects promptly. Following up with prospects and personally inviting them to your next meeting will help your chapter grow.
O f f i c e r s a n d C h a i r sChapter president, secretary, treasurer, membership committee and Programs, Education and Projects Handbooks are now available online at www.nawic.org. Your sample of chapter marketing tools is on its way to you. Order forms from the NAWIC website at www.nawic.org.
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Committee Reports
WIC WeekIt is just a little over two weeks before our Commitment forms are due. Alaska has theirs turned in (way to go!), so we
let’s see if we can get that recognition for Divine Region 9! WIC Week 2013 has a Facebook page. You can check there for updates and information. We will be sharing a
Please let me know if you need the forms again or have any questions. November 21stforms turned in now.
Other NewsVECA Electric purchased the Seminars from AMEC – it will be a valuable resource for all of us! (Only one user at a time can be logged in so if you have trouble, try it again after a bit. Please be courteous and log out when you are done so that others can access.)
Seminars Include:A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Job SiteAnnual Business Meeting Keynote Address:Build a Culture of Full Worker Engagement
Dealing with Topsy-Turvy Times: Staying Motivated Industry Luncheon Keynote AddressJuggling Schedules and Life In OutlookMaximizing Business Opportunities Through SubcontractorsMotivating GIRLS to enroll in High School Construction Programs
Say it Right
Taming the E-mail Monster (Beginner)The Construction Career Day Program
What Grown-ups Didn’t Tell Me….. You are Remarkable!! An now you Need to Know it!
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NAWIC Education Foundation Expresses Gratitude
NEF was busy during the recent NAWIC Annual Meeting and Educational Conference held in Denver, Colorado. Many attendees took advantage of the adult education course books and
treasure chest of goodies were hot items too. Ladder Club contributions were numerous. Close to $25,000 was raised in the mile high city which will help continue the K-12 and adult education programs of NEF. The successful fundraising efforts were made possible by the many generous members, chapters and companies that donated items and contributed monetarily to the social mixer event. Thank you! The attendees at the AM&EC opened their wallets and helped make the NEF fundraising year quite successful. Thank you! All of your efforts are certainly appreci-ated!
As we start a new year, please remember to keep NEF in your plans. Have a chapter fundraiser or gather loose change at your meetings and budget for the chapter’s ladder club contribution.
With gratitude,Pat Walker, NEF President 2011-2012Frances Jackson, NEF Mixer Chair 2012 Christine Parsons, NEF Fundraising Chair 2011-2012
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Member ServicesTravel—Rental Car Discounts Phone Contract IDAlamo Rent-A-Car* 800-354-2322 706786 Avis Car Rental 800-352-7900 W379300 Budget Car Rental 800-214-6094 Z950700 Enterprise Car Rental 513-956-3608 NA38001 Hertz Rental* 800-654-2210 CDP#: 407324 National Car Rental* 800-227-7368 5282865
Business ConsensusDOCS 800-282-1423 Partner Code: NAWIC 20% disc. Promotion Code: 100
UPS Shipping www.savewithups.com/nawic Discount Code: COR386 Save up to 26% UPS Express Air UPS Freight Services 866-443-9303 Deep Discounts on freight services FedEx website Discount Code: F8W2QJ NAWIC Career Center* 800-552-3506 Career and job seeking tool NAWIC Technology Center* website Construction Software Resource
*link available on national website: www.nawic.org
National Office
327 S. Adams Street Fort Worth, Texas 76104Phone: 800-552-3506 Fax: 817-877-0324
S t a f f C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n
DEDE HUGHES, Executive Vice President DARLENE HUTZEL, Accountant Ext. 16, email: [email protected] Ext. 21, email: [email protected]
LAURI MCCULLOUGH TIM ELMORE Ext. 15, email: [email protected] Ext. 22, email: [email protected]
AUTUMN DAUGHETEE, Communications Director CRISSY INGRAM, Admin. Assist/Store Ext. 24, email: [email protected] Ext. 10, email: [email protected]
PAUL BARTON, Assistant Communications Director/Graphic Design email: [email protected]
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Regional Committee ChairsMembership Jutta Hood [email protected]
PR/Marketing Maureen Byrnes [email protected]
Safety & Health Aimee Bergeson [email protected]
Profession, Education & Projects Toni Brown [email protected]
WIC Week Vickie Tewalt [email protected]
NEF Liaison/Fund-raiser Lori Barrick [email protected]
CAD Drafting Erin Holmes [email protected]
Block Kids Sarah Webb [email protected]
Mentorship Carol Eisenlohr [email protected]
PresidentCindy Johnsen, CBT, CDS, CIT
Vice President Sandy K. Field, CBT, CIT
TreasurerConnie Leipard, [email protected]
President ElectYasmine A. Branden, CC
SecretaryDove [email protected]
Immediate Past PresidentJudy DeWeese, CBT, CIT
National Officers
Important Dates2013 WIC Week Materials Online October 1Deadline for Region 9 Newsletter Submission October 26
Deadline to submit interest for Marketing Contest November 23Deadline for Region 9 Newsletter Submission November 26Deadline for Region 9 Newsletter Submission December 26End of First Membership Challenge December 31
Save the DateMark your calendars for these upcoming special NAWIC Dates!
Women In Construction Week March 3 - 9, 2013Forum 2013, Spokane, WA April 12-13, 2013
N A W I C R e l e a s e s i P h o n e & A n d r o i d A p p s !Do you own and Apple or Android Smartphone? If you do, visit Apple’s App Store or the Android Market on your phone and search for “NAWIC”. Then download the NAWIC app to your phone. Best of all, the NAWIC app is cur-
T u n e - I n t o N A W I C R a d i o !The National Association of Women in Construction and NCS Radio Network have partnered to bring you NAWIC Radio, a program that focuses on the construction industry issues you really care about. Each brief segment of NA-
WIC Radio keeps you abreast of the latest developments in the construction industry around the world. Visit http://www.nawic.org/nawic/NAWIC_Radio.asp to experi-ence NAWIC Radio for yourself!
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First we have to start with keeping our current family together. Therefore, the first quarter of thisyear we will focus on retention by encouraging and helping our members renew their membership.Following in Shawna’s footsteps, I will award the Top 3 Regions who reach the highest retention
numbers with a special award to be given out at your Annual Forum’s from your Director!This challenge runs through December 31st, 2012.
There will also be a second challenge that will run throughout the year from October 1st throughAugust 1st. Your goal is to collect as many leaves as possible. Your goal is three fold:
1. You get 1 leaf for every contact you give to your Chapter’s Membership Chairperson, this canbe as simple as providing an e mail address, a name and phone number, etc. YourMembership Chairperson can then mail them some information and/or add them to yourChapter’s e mail distribution list so they receive newsletters and meeting notices.
2. For each guest you bring to a general meeting you will receive 5 leaves.
3. And for recruiting somebody to join NAWIC as a member you will receive 10 leaves along withgetting closer to achieving Red Rose Recruiter status.
I will then award the top 5 Members with the most leaves with an award atnext year’s National Convention in Bellevue, WA.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!
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