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Vice-President's Pipeline

Hello,

It is May and summer is upon us. I want to take a few moments and say thank you all for hanging with us as we have navigated the changes from being in person to virtual and then to hybrid sessions. It is our intention to begin in person meetings again starting with our May speaker. We have two big events planned for May that we are hoping you can join us for. Our Civic Committee and the Board of Directors have been working on the Habitat for Humanity Women Build since last year and we are excited to get out there May 1st. Thank you to all our sponsors and those who donated to make this event possible.

Here are some things coming up!

May 1st - Habitat for Humanity Women Build
May 6th - Amber Hurdle will present during an afternoon meeting. Her book will be given to all who register and attend. This will be a hybird event so be on the look out for the event.
June 10th- In person membership meeting. More details coming soon!

Region Forum was at the end of April and it was a great event. We had four people attend to represent Nashville. We heard some great speakers and learned great lessons about inspiring cooperation, money management for women, and perseverance.

Finally, as your incoming president I am starting to gather ideas for things to do over the next year. If you have any suggestions, ideas, people you would like to hear speak, topics you would like us to do an event around, or any other comments please let me know. After the new board is voted in we will begin our strategic planning and this information will be valuable as we setup our new year.

Thank you for all you do to make this chapter a success!

Ashley Spence, Vice-President

Nashville #16 2020-2021

Driving Your Brand

Leadership branding for work and personal life

NAWIC In Person Meeting with Guest Speaker, Amber Hurdle

Individually Boxed Meals will be served....

Thursday, May 6th 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Venue - The C&F Company, LLC.

2525 Perimeter Place Drive, Suite 120

Nashville, TN 37214

We are so excited to invite you to join us as Amber speaks on finding your own personal brand. This venue holds 45 people with the proper social distancing, so there will be a cap for in person. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members, the registrations also includes dinner and a copy of her book shown below. We will offer a Zoom. Cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members.

Please make sure to RSVP!

Register Now!

April New Members

Candace Watson with A&H Construction Co

Kelsey Wilburn with SOS Construction Services

Member Spotlight

Name: Sheila C. Nickell

Company & your title: Nickell Company, LLC, CEO

Hometown: Columbia, TN

Birthday: Month/Day November 21

What do you love most about the construction industry and how long have you been in it?

I love creating something from nothing, the process of building a project, and the satisfaction of knowing that I had a part in the finished product or job. I have been in the construction industry for 23 years.

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? RV camping, painting, reading

How did you hear about NAWIC and why did you join? I heard about NAWIC through association with other construction organizations.

What advice would you give a new member or prospective member? My advice to any new or prospective member is to set a goal for yourself to protect the integrity of women in the industry, proving to others the valuable contributions that you yourself as a woman can offer to the industry of construction.

Kaylah White - 11th

Marsha Britton - 22th

Lori Smith - 30th

Members we would love to celebrate your Birthdays.

Send us your birthday!

Kim Willis - 2 years

Marian Henderson- 6 years

Spring Wine Sale

Help us reach our goal of a $1000.00 Scholarship!

Single Bottles - $15

Two Bottles - $25

We have 1 Chardonnay, 4 Cabernets left!!!

Order Now!

May NAWIC National Webinars

May 11, 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST | 10:00 a.m. MST | 9:00 a.m PST

PD&E - Construction Management Fundamentals - Managing Risk

Register Here

May 11, 6:00 p.m. CST | 7:00 p.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. MST | 4:00 p.m PST

Candidate Town Hall #2

Join Zoom Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 897 4703 4120
Passcode: 654538

May 13, 11:00 a.m. CST | 12:00 p.m. EST | 10:00 a.m. MST | 9:00 a.m PST

PD&E - Construction Quality Management for Roofing Assemblies - Sponsored by Engineering Consulting Services

Register Here

May 20, 1:00 p.m. CST | 2:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. MST | 11:00 a.m PST

Membership & Marketing - Social Media

Join Zoom Meeting Here
Meeting ID: 873 9927 5502
Passcode: 162590

May 24, 2021 6:00 p.m. CST | 7:00 p.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. MST | 4:00 p.m PST

National Leadership Training Series – Governance

Register in advance for this meeting here
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.April 5, 6:00 p.m. CST | 7:00 p.m. EST | 5:00 p.m. MST | 4:00 p.m PST

National Leadership Webinar - Being a Director: Events

Register in advance for this meeting here:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

3rd Annual NAWIC National Industry Awards

Entry Deadline: June 1, 2021

Winners Notified By: July 6, 2021

Presented at NAWIC Awards Gala: August 13, 2021

CATEGORIES

· Residential

· Commercial

· Civil / Heavy Highway

· Institutional

NEW CATEGORY THIS YEAR!

We are introducing a new category this year.

President's Choice - Projects Completed as a Result of the Pandemic.

SUBMISSIONS

Submit the application and project photos via email to excellence@nawic.org

no later than June 1, 2021, along with a $295 entry fee per submission.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your entry becomes the property of the National Association of Women

in Construction. We reserve the right to post your submission and photographs

online or in print form. Materials will not be returned.

Industry Excellence Awards Application

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Thank you to C&R Services, Inc. for being a
2020-2021 Marketing Sponsor!

Feyen Zylstra is actively recruiting for a Project Accountant and a Project Coordinator. Please contact Ashley Spence

Haven Builders is actively recruiting for an Estimator. Please contact Michelle Fox

Email Job Postings!

Check out our social media pages!

President's Pipeline

Hello Rachelle,

It is April and the flowers are blooming. I want to introduce to you, Vice - President - Ashley Spence. Starting in May, she will be taking over the newsletter so she can get into the swing of things for her upcoming term as President. Ashley is all about NAWIC. She has been a member for three years and in that time frame has stepped up whenever needed and leads with integrity. She works for Feyen Zylstra LLC, where she is a Project Accountant. She has a Bachelors in Accounting and working on getting her Masters in Project Management. Ashley is also planning our April 8th networking event so come and say hi and enjoy games, food, and getting to know your NAWIC VP and other Sisters.

Here are some things coming up!

April 8th - Social distanced networking event - just to hang out and chat
May 1st - Habitat for Humanity Women Build
May 6th - Amber Hurdle will present during an afternoon meeting. Her book will be given to all who register and attend. This will be a hybird event so be on the look out for the event.

Also, our Region Forum is coming up April 22nd-25th. Please make plans to join. They are taking all the safety precautions and have great things planned. If you have never attended, it is a great way to see what NAWIC is doing outside of our chapter. More details are listed below!

Andrea Ward, President

Nashville #16 2020-2021

Thursday, April 8th, 2021

NAWIC Social at the Park

Thursday, April 8th 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Shelby Park Picnic Shelter - Riverview

Make a pit stop on your way home. Come join us for networking/hangout time at the park. We'll have games and great NAWIC women to meet and catch up with. There will be snack foods and we encourage you to bring guests that want to know more about who we are and what we do. We will be following all the CDC guidelines to make this a safe event as well.

Register Now!

March New Members

Rita Dancey

Sherri DeRoos

Valerie Evans

Cheryl Fields

Adriana Garcia

Sharon Hackett

Kristin Hawkins

Ashton Hunt

Susan King

Sam Lynch

Beth Sheldon

Ellyn Jansen

Laurie Guzman

Wendi Donahue

Member Spotlight

Name: Michelle Fox

Company & your title: Haven Builders, LLC Director of Marketing & Business Development

Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Birthday Month/Day: April 12

What do you love most about the construction industry and how long have you been in it? As a kid, I started building doll houses and “forts” out of anything I could get my hands on, I migrated into working on stage sets and design. I sold my design build company to move to Nashville in 2003, to be with the man I married in 2004. My favorite part of construction is watching something new be created. I love seeing a idea grow and how all the pieces, parts and people all collaborate to make it happen.

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? I love being a nana, hanging with my rescue babies (right now 3 cats and 2 dogs), riding my motorcycle, reading just about anything, volunteering with Veterans causes, homeless issues and anything to do with animals.

How did you hear about NAWIC and why did you join? I found a link to the website during a search for something totally unrelated and curiosity had me clicking and signing up for a meeting. I attended meetings and events for almost 2 years before I finally joined, I just love the support and comradery of the women that I’ve met.

What advice would you give a new member or prospective member? Join, you’ll meet women who’ll support and inspire you!