Committees
If you are interested in joining a committee, email us at NAWICNashville@gmail.com.
This committee is responsible for reviewing the financial information from the previous year and verifying accuracy and completeness.
Committee Members: 2-3
Time Dedication: Six hours
Civic/Community Relations
Plans and oversees chapter activities in the community with setting up ways that the chapter can give back.
Committee Members: 6
Time Dedication: Two-three hours monthly
Finance
The Treasurer informs the membership of all financial matters that affect NAWIC, as well as maintains the financial records. All expenses must be accounted for and monthly financial reports prepared. The financial reports are reviewed and approved and an annual audit is performed.
Committee Member: Treasurer
Time Dedication: Two-three hours monthly
Marketing
The Marketing Committee works to actively promote the events and activities in the chapter throughout the year. We build community awareness about our chapter, the NAWIC organization, our regular and ongoing activities, and community support. We develop and distribute content through print and electronic marketing materials, banners, social media content, press releases, and chapter activities. Our focus is to expand our efforts to bridge recruiting and awareness efforts and use tools to further women in construction.
The marketing committee chair will keep the chapter website updated with the latest events and news, while publishing information on social media to raise awareness for NAWIC.
If you have a social media account, project management skills, creative ideas, or writing talent, you will be a great addition to our group!
Committee Members: 6-8
Time Dedication: Three-four hours monthly
Membership
This committee is responsible for finding ways to increase NAWIC membership numbers and receives new member updates from the national office. They introduce and initiate new members. They make certain each new member has an updated handbook with information about NAWIC and schedule orientation to welcome new members and familiarize them with NAWIC procedures.
Coordinates with WIC Leaders to maintain interest in the chapter and encourage all members to renew their memberships. Contacts members when they become inactive to see if there is insight which can be used as a tool to figure out why some members do not stay active.
Committee Members: 6-8
Time Dedication: One-two hours per week
Nominating
Per bylaws, nominate board members for them to be giving to the members by May meeting and voted on by June meeting.
Committee Members: 3
Time Dedication: One meeting in February and March; two meetings in April; 12 hours in May, conduct voting at membership meeting in June
Professional Development & Education
Promotes NAWIC Education Scholarship Fundraising among the chapter members. Informs and educates members of regional and national NEF news. Initiates educational opportunities for the chapter like seminars, workshops, and various. Develops programs and projects to educate NAWIC members about construction industry and to promote professional and personal growth of members with such things as tours, speakers, and seminars.
Committee Members: 4-6
Time Dedication: Meet once a month (approximately five hours) and more during a fundraiser
Safety
The purpose of this committee is to provide members with an awareness of safety and health issues both personally and professionally. This committee monitors national information sources and reports on safety and health activities to the membership. Maintaining relationships with other organizations involved in and concerned with safety and health issues aides in the gathering and distributing of safety information
Committee Members: 3-4
Time Dedication: Six hours annually and manages two membership meetings a year
Women in Construction (WIC) Week
WIC Week is a week-long event that begins on the 1st Sunday in March. It is a week full of activities focused on getting our name out to the industry and the community and bring awareness of Women in Construction. This committee is responsible for coordinating WIC Week activities and making sure NAWIC is in the public eye this week.
Committee Members: 8
Time Dedication: Two meetings in January, two in February, and all activities the week of WIC week in March