NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION

…from your Director

Time has slipped away from me this month and for that I apologize. The new Region 7 website is in the works and I had hoped to announce it is up and running, but as these things go, it is a work in progress but should be available soon.

It is time to elect your chapter’s Nominating Committee. It is this committee’s responsibility to select a slate of Officers and Directors for election in June. I encourage each of you to consider serving your chapter on the Board of Directors in some capacity, so don’t wait for someone to ask you – step up and let your Nominating Committee know you are ready to serve.

Our Annual Forum is coming up the first weekend in April and the Forum Committee has been working hard to get this event put together. You have all received your invitation in the mail and it is available on the NAWIC website. We are celebrating the 50^th Anniversaries of the Austin, San Antonio and Waco chapters this year and there are some surprises in store for you. It will be a weekend of education, networking, good food and fun you won’t want to miss.

Thank you to all Region 7 chapters for getting your IRS Compliance forms in to the NAWIC office before the deadline.

Julia Campbell

DATES TO REMEMBER:

February Scholarship money due to NFSF

Crystal Vision/Achievement Nominations

Chapter Block Kids entries due

February 15 IRS 990 due to be filed

March Elect Nominating Committee

Chapter CAD/Design entries due

March 2 – 8 WIC Week

March 15 NFSF Scholarship Applications due

March 28 Chapter President’s Report due to Forum Coordinator for inclusion in Forum Program

April 4 – 5 Annual Forum in Boerne, Tapatio Springs

ALWAYS Be courteous and mindful of commitments

REGION 7 CHAPTER PRESIDENTS:

Austin Luci Roberts, CCA, CIT

lucir@whiteconst.com

Corpus Christi Barbara Taylor

barbara@barcom.cc

Dallas Rebecca Hicks

rebeccah@bellnunnally.com

Fort Worth Cristy Treder

ctreder@tsbyrne.com

Houston Kathy Sterling

nawickathy@aol.com

San Antonio Kim Miller

kim@bxtx.com

Tulsa Judy Chrisman

judy.chrisman@oldcastlematerials.com

Waco Ginger Ritchison

ginger@centexagc.org

CHAPTER UPDATES:

Austin #7 – Luci Roberts

· Put together membership packets to have available at all meetings.

· Chapter calendar complete with speakers scheduled through August.

· February includes a networking event with booths and a silent auction celebrating 50^th Anniversary.

· Members on the Forum Committee are hosting the Welcome Party for Forum this year.

Corpus Christi #4 – Barbara Taylor

· Lisa Huerta put together a “Trash Off” on January 12.

· Block Kids contest January 19, 2008 with 26 students committed.

· Construction Industry Project is based with the Prescott Elementary School.

· WIC Week project is with The ARK, a home for abused children.

· CAD Project is progressing

Dallas #2 – Rebecca Hicks

· January’s speaker will be Dr. Lawana Gladney presenting “Women’s Emotional Empowerment”.

· Hosting a NAWIC booth at the Dallas Construction Expo on January 23 and 24.

· WIC Week project will include a New Member Orientation at the AGC/QUOIN Dallas office and a small construction project at the Dallas Zoo

Fort Worth #1 – Cristy Treder

· Our chapter proudly supports The Women’s Center, Union Gospel Mission, Tarrant Area Food Bank, Northside Interchurch Agency, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Child Advocates of Tarrant County, Zonta International throughout the year.

· WIC Week/Construction Industry Project is to build a playhouse for CASA.

· Hosting a NAWIC booth at the Entrepreneur Expo in Fort Worth February 6 and 7.

· We support scholarships through NFSF as well as apprenticeship programs through CEF and IEC.

· We are revising our chapter NAWIC brochure for distribution to potential members.

Houston #3 – Kathy Sterling

· Membership promotion

· Industry Appreciation

· WIC Week project is in the works.

· Working with local industry associations to promote NAWIC

· Several ongoing community service projects.

· Block Kids contest under way.

San Antonio #11 – Kim Miller

· Martha Stockbridge resigned as Chapter Treasurer due to health issues and the Board elected Becky Wynne to complete Martha’s term. We all wish Martha a speedy recovery and thanks to Becky for stepping up.

· Plans are under way for Industry Appreciation Night on March 12.

· Block Kids contest is scheduled for February 22.

· WIC week will include the AGC Salsa Mixer and a bowling tournament.

· Walk for the Cure is scheduled for March 29.

· Golf tournament is April 18 at Canyon Springs

Tulsa #76 – Judy Chrisman

· Donated toys, games and teaching supplies to The Little Lighthouse in December

· Toured the Tulsa FinTube manufacturing plant. They manufacture FinTubes for economizers, a green building product.

· WIC Week project is a tour of the new BOK Arena in downtown Tulsa.

Waco #14 – Ginger Ritchison

· Donated cash to the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children in December.

· January speaker was Bobby Horner,the Plans Examiner with the City of Waco Inspection Department.

· Block Kids contest in February.

· WIC Week project is in the works.

· A website for Waco Chapter is in the planning stages.

REGION 7 COMMITTEE UPDATES:

NAWIC ELECTION NEWS…

Treasurer Deb Gregoire has announced she will run for Vice-President in 2008; Secretary Judy DeWeese has announced she will run for Secretary in 2008; Region 12 Director Cindy Johnsen and Region 4 Director Christine Parsons have announced they will run for NAWIC Treasurer in 2008.

REGION 7 LEADERS

Committees:

Construction Industry

Sandy Field, Houston Chapter #3

sfield@cadencemchane.com

Membership

Kathy Sterling, Houston Chapter #3

nawickathy@aol.com

PR/Marketing

Becky Wynne, San Antonio Chapter #11

wynnewhite@aol.com

Professional Education