The Connection
December 10, 2019
 
Association News
  
CONEXPO-CON/AGG has partnered with The National Association of Women in Construction and Women of Asphalt to draw attention to and celebrate the important role women play in the construction industry.
  
So, you’ve decided to run for a position on the NAWIC Board of Directors. Congratulations! It is a challenging and rewarding journey you’ve started on. Volunteer leaders are the lifeblood of NAWIC. They set the pace for women in construction and influence activities at the local, regional and national levels.
Applications due Feb. 1. 

The National Professional Development & Education Committee is encouraging members to submit ideas for new and exciting development and learning opportunities that will enrich our member experience. So put your thinking caps on and get sharing!

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Each year, NAWIC awards three very special individuals with our annual awards: Future Leader, Lifetime Achievement and Member of the Year. Below, find a brief description of each award (nomination forms available on the NAWIC site - just click "Learn More").

Future Leader: Recognizes the outstanding efforts of a new NAWIC member who has been actively involved throughout their first two years.

Lifetime Achievement: Recognizes the outstanding efforts of a NAWIC member who has been actively involved throughout their NAWIC membership (min. 15 years).

Member of the Year: Recognizes the outstanding efforts of a NAWIC member who has been actively involved October 2018 — September 2019.

The recipient of each award will be recognized at our Annual Conference in August. Deadline for submissions: June 1, 2020.
  
WIC Week (March 1-7) is getting closer and closer! Make sure you are prepared with your WIC Week posters and pins. 
The annual Membership & Marketing Committee Video contest is now live! Get those cameras rolling!
 
Education / Training
Have you ever thought what does it take to be a Region Director on the National Board? In this webinar, we will explore the Region Director’s role, responsibilities, expectations and what you’ll be a part of. Completing the necessary paperwork and campaigning will also be discussed.
 
Presenter: Anne Pfleger, CIT, National President-Elect
Date: Wednesday, Dec. 11
Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. PT
 
All members welcome!
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Industry Update
The 6th Street Bridge team of 170 includes 15 women — the most on any commercial project in Los Angeles and nearly double the Department of Labor’s participation goal of 6.9% female crew members. The $428-million project is being constructed by Swedish construction company Skanska, in a joint venture with San Francisco-based Stacy and Witbeck. Skanska includes a senior executive team that is half women.
 
  
In the last issue of the Connection, we shared about AGC and AutoDesk's new grant program focusing on safety harnesses for women (https://www.agc.org/industry-priorities/safety-health/agc-autodesk-safety-harness-grant-program). It only seems fitting that we should now encourage you to save the date for next year's Safety Stand-Down! 

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 366 of the 971 construction fatalities recorded in 2017 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.
As 2020 approaches rapidly, professionals in the construction industry are planning for the new year. Attending trade shows and conferences is an effective way of improving knowledge and learning more about new technologies and ways of doing business. These events provide unfettered access to jobsite tours, hands-on demonstrations, networking opportunities and access to products and services promoted by exhibitors.

Here is a list of 2020’s biggest construction industry events, in chronological order. 
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Calendar
11
Dec 2019
 
Calling all future leaders of NAWIC! Have you ever thought what does it take to be a Region Director on the National Board? Attending this webinar, we will explore the Region Director’s role, responsibilities, expectations and what you’ll be a part of. Completing the necessary paperwork and campaigning will also be discussed. N.U.G.G.E.T.*: NAWIC Founders Scholarship Foundation (NFSF) *NAWIC'S Unique Groove for Gaining Extra Tidbits 6 p.m. CT
23
Dec 2019
 
NAWIC National Offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Dec. 23. We will return on Jan. 6. Happy Holidays!
7
Jan 2020
 
Join the Membership & Marketing committee in an hour session on preparing for success and WIC Week event planning. 1 p.m. CT
8
Jan 2020
 
7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. MT, 4 p.m. PT *More details to come!*
21
Jan 2020
 
11 a.m. CT
22
Jan 2020
 
7 PM ET/ 6 PM CT/ 5 PM MT/ 4 PM PT *More details to come*
28
Jan 2020
 
*More details to come*
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Feb 2020