NAWIC MGM June 2023 
From the Board
We have had a busy few months here in Montgomery. Our Southeast Region Spring Forum was held on May 19th & 20th and we welcomed members and guests from chapters across AL, GA, FL and TN. Keep reading to see the highlights below!
We are not done for the year though. We are continuing our forward momentum by planning our first golf tournament, continuing to look for ways to promote NAWIC in the community, and getting in full planning mode for next year. Come join us at our July membership meeting to learn more about NAWIC.
The next big event will be our inaugural golf tournament on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at RTJ Capitol Hill in Prattville, AL. Save the tournament date and keep an ear open for Golf 101 - An All-Gals Golf Gathering to brush up on the basics so you sound like a pro talking up the tourney! If you’ve heard “the guys” in the office talk about golf and always wondered about the game, this is your chance for a behind the scenes look. Stay tuned for more details coming soon from Holly!
Becky Harris, CBT, CIT
Goodwyn Mills Cawood | Accounts Payable Manager
Immediate Past President, 2022-2023
2023 Spring Forum Chair
Why should you join NAWIC? NAWIC delivers value to members by providing professional and educational opportunities; NAWIC offers business development opportunities; NAWIC offers exposure to your employer; also, at NAWIC you will get to interact with a great group of ladies. Start the year off right by joining our NAWIC chapter!!!
DeAndrea Martin
Caddell Construction | Small Business Outreach Coordinator - International
Membership Chair, 2022-2023
We would love for you to share our newsletters and social media pages (@nawicmontgomery267) with your colleagues and friends. Help spread the word on the amazing things our chapter and members are doing! #nawicmgm
Highlights
The National Board has a runoff election for the office of Vice President. Only those members that previously voted in May will be eligible to vote in this runoff. If that was you, be sure to check your email from Association Voting for the new ballot. This runoff will close at midnight on June 11th.
Our local chapter elections are also coming up in July. Here are our nominations for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
Did you know that NAWIC has a Podcast?! Hosted by our own region member and incoming Regional Director, Angela Highland! Be sure to check it out.
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Calendar of Events
Register here for our upcoming meetings and events!
Monthly membership meetings are open to all individuals in the construction industry. All members and guests must register to be counted for lunch.
NAWIC Montgomery Chapter#267 - Meeting/Event Information (nawicmgm.org)
July Membership Meeting
July 11th hosted by Dixie Electric Company
August Membership Meeting
August 8th location TBD
Bring your ideas and topics to help plan the 2023-2024 NAWIC year.
Keep an eye on our website and email blasts to get the latest information on our inaugural golf tournament!
National Calendar of Events
Register for National Webinars and trainings here NAWIC Event Calendar
June 13 - Employment Gone Wrong: Are You Prepared?
June 13 - How to Win State and Local Construction Government Contracts (hosted by Deltek)
June 14 - CareerStarter with NCCER/NAWIC
June 19 - NAWIC Global Forum: Rising Together
July 6 - Tradeswomen Industry Council
July 12 - What an Incoming Chapter Secretary Needs to Know
July 12 - Bystander Intervention in the Workplace
July 19 - What Do I Need to Know for My First Annual Conference
July 19 - Conflict De-Escalation in the Workplace
July 26 - Resilience This Moment and Beyond
Southeast Regional News
Find the latest Southeast Region news here!
Southeast Region (nawicsoutheastregion.org)
Southeast Region Members at Forum 2023, Montgomery, AL
Region Forum was a success!
We were delighted to host spring forum this year as we "Build Up" the Southeast Region. Although the planning process was long and tedious, we pulled off a great event. Thank you to all of our members, guests, employers and these amazing sponsors below; you made it possible!
Friday morning started off with the First-Timers meeting led by past Region Director, Cindy Spiropoulos and Presidents meeting led by current Region Director, Andrea Ward. Then the day was full of 6 different educational presentations. There were two educational paths for this forum – construction education and professional development, with the goal that everyone in attendance would go home with some type of message to further them in their careers or personal lives. Our speakers were extremely knowledgeable in their fields and provided so many take aways for our attendees. Friday night’s welcome party was all about “Ladies Night” with plenty of time to socialize, play giant board games, dance and enjoy the food and drinks.
Saturday morning opened with a wonderful presentation from Tasha Scott of Maximized Growth where she showed us how to “Stay Strong and Lead Well”. General session was then opened with the Pledge and presentation by Girl Scout Troop 9795 from Pike Road, AL. The Girl Scouts also brought flowers from their garden project for each guest in attendance. Our dynamic keynote speaker and new NAWIC member, Ashley Wheeler of Hunt Refining Co taught us how to “Face the Woman in the Mirror and Embrace our Power”. Everyone left with their power poses and high fives and carried it through their day. Our planning committee made sure to save time in our agenda so guests could get out and enjoy the beauty of our downtown areas. We noticed several groups out and about in the city touring the museums, walking along the river front, enjoying the tastes of downtown or relaxing by the pool before it was time for the banquet.
Our chapter was awarded multiple honors that were presented at Saturday nights banquet.
- Best Website – Small Chapter
- Social Media – Small Chapter
- WIC Week Marketing – Small Chapter
- WIC Week Reaching Out, Awareness, and Advocacy – Small Chapter
- WIC Week Let’s Build – Hands on Activity – Small Chapter
These awards are proof of the hard work our chapter has put in this year to strengthen, promote, and Build Up NAWIC in our community and as a whole.
With the help of our speakers, chapter members, employers and sponsors, Spring Forum was a success! We could not thank everyone that helped enough.
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Join us for a three-webinar series with Right To Be, formerly Hollaback, as we navigate different leadership and diversity topics that will support and advance our positions as female leaders in a male-populated industry.
$20.50 for registration to all three.
This webinar series is open to everyone, not just NAWIC members.
Register Here for the Webinar Series
Check out the latest issue of NAWIC Today, the official publication of the National Association of Women in Construction!
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NAWIC Today July-August 2022
NAWIC Today May-June 2022
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National Annual Conference
NAWIC's 68th Annual Conference brings together the leading women and men in construction for four days to learn about the latest trends and cutting-edge technology, professional and personal development and networking with professionals from all of the country.
Sponsorships
With more than 115 chapters across the country, The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) offers its members education, support and networking to help advance their careers in construction, build their technical skills, and become leaders. NAWIC’s mission is to empower women in the construction industry and our core value is to enhance their success. Membership offers employees and their companies the ability to do just that!
Your support of the local Montgomery Chapter is a great way to promote industry values & culture, network with local construction firms & women owned businesses while offering exposure to new skills & technology updates.
Contact any chapter member or send us a message at [email protected] for sponsorship questions. You can sign up directly at our website NAWICMGM under the sponsors tab.
