Lima Members Named 2018 New Leader and Foremost Member
April 2018
The Lima Chapter's newest member, Natalia Lebedeva was recently awarded the "New Leader " award by the Lima chapter membership. Chapter President, Anne Pfleger was named "Foremost Member." Annually New Leaders and Foremost Members are nominated each year by the membership at the chapter level, then their nominations are sent to the regional level for consideration. This year, Anne Pfleger not only received the Chapter Award, but also the coveted 2018 North Central Region Foremost Member Award (for the entire region). Congratulations Anne and Natalia!!!! We are so proud of you and all that you do for NAWIC!
The Lima Chapter's newest member, Natalia Lebedeva was recently awarded the "New Leader " award by the Lima chapter membership. Chapter President, Anne Pfleger was named "Foremost Member." Annually New Leaders and Foremost Members are nominated each year by the membership at the chapter level, then their nominations are sent to the regional level for consideration. This year, Anne Pfleger not only received the Chapter Award, but also the coveted 2018 North Central Region Foremost Member Award (for the entire region). Congratulations Anne and Natalia!!!! We are so proud of you and all that you do for NAWIC!
Toledo & Lima Chapters Join Together for Hands-on Learning, Networking & Fun
4/19/18
Lima joined the Toledo chapter and our new National sponsor Hilti for an evening of education, networking and fun. A Hilti representative presented their Red Boots in Action (internal Women’s group), Silica overview and demonstration stations with tools and products to use for reducing silica in the construction industry. Members had the opportunity to use different tools in a hands-on application. Photos from the event are provided below.
Lima joined the Toledo chapter and our new National sponsor Hilti for an evening of education, networking and fun. A Hilti representative presented their Red Boots in Action (internal Women’s group), Silica overview and demonstration stations with tools and products to use for reducing silica in the construction industry. Members had the opportunity to use different tools in a hands-on application. Photos from the event are provided below.
Lima Members Attend Vantage Career Center Employer & Student Connection
3/15/18
Spreading the word about NAWIC to area High School students is a continuous goal for NAWIC and the Lima Chapter. Most students are regularly encouraged to go to college after high school. Unfortunately, most high school students aren't made aware of the wonderful career opportunities in the trades.
The Lima Chapter hosted a booth at the Vantage Career Center event on Wednesday, March 14th. The goal was to establish a connection with students and share the opportunities available to them in the trades. Students and parents from the career center and 13 member school districts were present during the event.
Spreading the word about NAWIC to area High School students is a continuous goal for NAWIC and the Lima Chapter. Most students are regularly encouraged to go to college after high school. Unfortunately, most high school students aren't made aware of the wonderful career opportunities in the trades.
The Lima Chapter hosted a booth at the Vantage Career Center event on Wednesday, March 14th. The goal was to establish a connection with students and share the opportunities available to them in the trades. Students and parents from the career center and 13 member school districts were present during the event.
Successful WIC Week for Lima Chapter!
3/12/18
Annually, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) celebrates Women in Construction (WIC) Week, the first full week in March. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction - not just those who are NAWIC members. We accomplish this through educational opportunities, networking, and community/industry service projects. If you are a woman employed in any area of the construction industry, we welcome you to join us!"
This year the event was celebrated March 5th - 9th. The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
The Lima Chapter celebrated WIC Week in various ways this year. Members wore red all week long as well as WIC Week pins, placed WIC Week yard signs in their place of business, members and guests also celebrated during our monthly meeting -held at the Lima Electrical Contractor's JATC (Joint Apprentice Training Center) where attendees toured the newly renovated facility and participated in a NAWIC 101 presentation. The chapter also partnered with area contractors and architects to display two billboards near the Lima area. Some photos from WIC week are provided below.
Annually, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) celebrates Women in Construction (WIC) Week, the first full week in March. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction - not just those who are NAWIC members. We accomplish this through educational opportunities, networking, and community/industry service projects. If you are a woman employed in any area of the construction industry, we welcome you to join us!"
This year the event was celebrated March 5th - 9th. The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
The Lima Chapter celebrated WIC Week in various ways this year. Members wore red all week long as well as WIC Week pins, placed WIC Week yard signs in their place of business, members and guests also celebrated during our monthly meeting -held at the Lima Electrical Contractor's JATC (Joint Apprentice Training Center) where attendees toured the newly renovated facility and participated in a NAWIC 101 presentation. The chapter also partnered with area contractors and architects to display two billboards near the Lima area. Some photos from WIC week are provided below.
Chapter President Brings Together Skilled Trades Professionals, Educators and Career Center Students
1/17/18
Anne Pfleger, CIT Lima Ohio Area Chapter President (and National Treasurer) helped coordinate and participate in a panel discussion for non-traditional female students at a local high school career center. Panel members consisted of a 2nd-year electrical apprentice, a journeywoman pipefitter and training directors for the local electrical and plumbing/pipefitters apprenticeship programs. The panel provided insight on men and women working together in the skilled trades, how to make it in a male-dominated industry and the benefits of having technical/trades skills. In addition to the students, some Vantage teachers and the STEM committee attended. Afterwards, the panel stayed to talk to the STEM committee about ways to provide this information and educate other female students about their non-traditional options. Following the discussion, the group went on a tour of the career center. Photos from the event are provided below.
Anne Pfleger, CIT Lima Ohio Area Chapter President (and National Treasurer) helped coordinate and participate in a panel discussion for non-traditional female students at a local high school career center. Panel members consisted of a 2nd-year electrical apprentice, a journeywoman pipefitter and training directors for the local electrical and plumbing/pipefitters apprenticeship programs. The panel provided insight on men and women working together in the skilled trades, how to make it in a male-dominated industry and the benefits of having technical/trades skills. In addition to the students, some Vantage teachers and the STEM committee attended. Afterwards, the panel stayed to talk to the STEM committee about ways to provide this information and educate other female students about their non-traditional options. Following the discussion, the group went on a tour of the career center. Photos from the event are provided below.
Check out the link below to hear an informative Podcast by Catherine Schoenenberger and Host Jim Bouchard, speaker and author of The Sensei Leader...
http://www.thatblackbeltguy.com/podcast
Catherine Schoenenberger––Women in Construction
There is no “glass ceiling” for Catherine Schoenenberger. The president of Stay Safe Traffic Products, one of America’s leading providers of traffic control and safety equipment, Catherine is now the national president of NAWIC… The National Association of Women in Construction. What does the future hold for women leaders in American construction? Join us on this episode of Walking the Walk and find out! Learn more about Catherine Schoenenberger at StaySafeTraffic.com! And learn more about NAWIC at NAWIC.org!
There is no “glass ceiling” for Catherine Schoenenberger. The president of Stay Safe Traffic Products, one of America’s leading providers of traffic control and safety equipment, Catherine is now the national president of NAWIC… The National Association of Women in Construction. What does the future hold for women leaders in American construction? Join us on this episode of Walking the Walk and find out! Learn more about Catherine Schoenenberger at StaySafeTraffic.com! And learn more about NAWIC at NAWIC.org!
Members Paint & Sip During Holiday Social
On Thursday, December 21st, members from the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter gathered at the Lima Paint & Sip Studio for an annual Christmas social. Members enjoyed each other's company while painting a Christmas-themed canvas. Below are some photos from the event!
Apollo Career Center Hosts Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter
On Thursday, September 21st, Apollo Career Center, located at 3325 Shawnee Road in Lima, hosted the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter. CAD/Drafting Instructor, Alan Pollock and Adult Education Supervisor, Marcee Graymire, took the group on a campus-wide tour of the recently renovated multi-million dollar/state-of-the-art facility. Members were also provided an in-depth overview of Mr. Pollock's CAD/Design Drafting class and course curriculum.
We Went Zip Lining!
Chapter members, friends and even some family members took it to the lines... ziplines that is! In all, we had 12 in our female group and we spent 3.5 hours zipping through the trees in West Liberty, Ohio. Special thanks to the Mac and the other guides of Markin Farms Zipline Adventures who did an exceptional job "showing us the ropes" and keeping us all safe. Check out their website at http://www.markinfarms.com/
If you have never done ziplining before, you must put it on your buck list! Also, check out some of the photos taken during our time there (provided by Markin Farms).
If you have never done ziplining before, you must put it on your buck list! Also, check out some of the photos taken during our time there (provided by Markin Farms).
NAWIC Construction Equipment Rodeo a Success!
NAWIC members from the Lima Ohio Area and Indianapolis chapter met on Tuesday, June 13th for the Annual Construction Equipment Rodeo at MacAllister Rentals in Yorktown, IN. Inside Rental/Sales Representative of the company, Phoebe Graham, graciously led the event with the chapter members by providing instruction, guidance, and safety measures for he group to get hands-on experience operating a mini excavator and a skid steer on site. The group was also available to take a ride up in a 60' aerial lift to get a feel for what it is like working up in the air! Pictures from the event are provided below.
Lima Chapter's FREE "WIC Week DIY Flooring Event" Promoted on the Radio
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WIC Week finally is here!
Shout out to our fearless National and Local NAWIC Leader, Anne Pfleger, for promoting WIC (Women In Construction) Week and the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC (Natal Assoc. of Women In Construction) Chapter on the local radio this week! Click HERE for the link to play Anne's radio interview about tonight's (3/9/17 @ 6pm) FREE DIY Workshop at the Habitat ReStore in Findlay this evening on flooring. (See our Meeting Schedule page for more details.) The event is being hosted by the Lima Chapter! PLUS, free child care during the event too! Don't miss out! |
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Lima Chapter Receives "WIC Week" Proclamation from the City of Fort Wayne, IN
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The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 5-1, 2017. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. “The National Association of Women in Construction is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction - not just those who are NAWIC members.” We accomplish this through educational opportunities, networking, and community/industry service projects. If you are a woman employed in any area of the construction industry, we welcome you to join us!"
The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry. To help promote WIC Week, the Lima chapter received a proclamation from the City of Fort Wayne, IN. |
Mark your calendar and join us at our upcoming WIC (Women In Construction) Week Event on March 9th in Findlay, OH!
WIC (Women In Construction Week) is Coming!
Annually during the first full week in March, NAWIC chapters and members nationwide celebrate WIC Week! The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
NAWIC and AIA Hold Joint Chapter Meeting in Findlay
October’s meeting brought NAWIC and AIA together for an evening of networking, presentation, dinner and tour of the newly renovated Marathon Performing Arts Center in Findlay, OH. Members from the NAWIC Lima and Toledo chapters and AIA Toledo Chapter started the evening with a networking mixer and introductions of each organization. After dinner, Jerry Murray, AIA, NCARB, APA, LEED AP - President, RCM Architects (Click here for bio) presented “Pro Bono Publico: Designing for the Public Good," the story of the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.
Lima Chapter Lends a Hand to Findlay Habitat for Humanity
Lima chapter members Ellie Bruno and Tracey Bade both recently volunteered to assist on the October siding project for the Findlay Habitat for Humanity. Although the weather was not ideal for hanging siding (cloudy and rained), workers pushed through some work-related issues such as wet materials and ladders, muddy ground, etc. The team managed to get the job done successfully!
September Lima Chapter Meeting Tours Waster Water Treatment Plan
In September, the Lima NAWIC Chapter hosted a site tour of the Huntertown Waste Water Treatment Plant in Huntertown, Indiana. The plant (once completed) will process 1.5 million gallons per day of waste water. Currently, the City of Fort Wayne is processing this waste at a cost for the town of Huntertown. At the time of the tour, we were able to see the already complete UV, Tertiary, and Post Aeration tanks and the (2) Final Clarifiers. The Orbal Oxidation Ditch, the RAS/WAS structure, the Preliminary Treatment Facility and the Solids Processing building were all still under construction.
Drones = Hot Topic at Lima Chapter's August Meeting
Lima chapter members gathered at Charles Construction Services in Findlay, Ohio on 8/26/16 for a drone demonstration from a Charles Construction emoloyee, Charlie Cole, his son Jamey and friend Shane. The three shared a little bit about the different types of drones on the market, their personal preferences, how to maneuver them, cost and model options, as well as personal and professional uses.
Anne Pfleger, Past President of Lima Chapter and 2014-16 Regional Director Elected as New National Treasurer
Ft. Worth, TX --- The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) recently elected local Lima Chapter Member. Anne Pfleger, as the 2016-17 National Treasurer.
NAWIC is governed by a 14-person Board of Directors. The Treasurer serves along with the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Immediate Past President and 8 Region Directors. The Board of Directors holds three board meetings annually to conduct Association business, including a Mid-Year Board Meeting in the 1st quarter of the calendar year and two board meetings at NAWIC’s Annual Meeting & Educational Conference.
Treasurer-Elect Pfleger stated, “As Treasurer, my commitment will be to all members to connect and collaborate with the appropriate people and resources to productively and effectively construct our vision to become the Association that empowers women and influences the direction of the Construction Industry.“
Anne Pfleger, a 10-year NAWIC member resides in Findlay, OH where she is employed at Charles Construction Services as a Project Administrator and is a mother of a 19-year old son who is a Marine.
NAWIC is governed by a 14-person Board of Directors. The Treasurer serves along with the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, Immediate Past President and 8 Region Directors. The Board of Directors holds three board meetings annually to conduct Association business, including a Mid-Year Board Meeting in the 1st quarter of the calendar year and two board meetings at NAWIC’s Annual Meeting & Educational Conference.
Treasurer-Elect Pfleger stated, “As Treasurer, my commitment will be to all members to connect and collaborate with the appropriate people and resources to productively and effectively construct our vision to become the Association that empowers women and influences the direction of the Construction Industry.“
Anne Pfleger, a 10-year NAWIC member resides in Findlay, OH where she is employed at Charles Construction Services as a Project Administrator and is a mother of a 19-year old son who is a Marine.
Joint Ohio NAWIC Chapters Tour Wind Turbines Project in Findlay
In May, the Lima and Toledo chapters held a joint meeting to tour the newly completed Whirlpool/Ball Metal wind turbines, located at 12367 Township Road 215 in Findlay, OH. Lima chapter members initially toured the site last August when the project was getting started. The turbines were constructed by One Energy (www.oneenergywind.com). These 405’ tall 1500 kW (300-400 homes) permanent magnet direct-drive wind turbines offer high power generating efficiency for low wind speeds. The rotor sweep area is 1.5 acres and will offset more than 20% of the plants electric consumption.
Fastenal of Findlay Hosts Lima's March NAWIC Chapter Meeting
Fastenal of Findlay, located at 7478 Rettig Road, was the location of the Lima NAWIC membership March meeting. General Manager, Ed Solt and Construction Sales Specialist, Brian Dittman, were excellent hosts for our meeting. The evening began with a wonderful catered dinner, provided by Fastenal, then a presentation about the company, its services and products. Honorary member, Wendy Baxter, then gave a NAWIC 101 presentation to the group, which was followed by a brief board meeting. Photos from the event are provided below.
NAWIC Observes "WIC Week" March 6-12, 2016
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 6-12, 2016. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. “The National Association of Women in Construction is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction - not just those who are NAWIC members.” We accomplish this through educational opportunities, networking, and community/industry service projects. If you are a woman employed in any area of the construction industry, we welcome you to join us!"
The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
To help promote WIC Week, the Lima chapter received proclamations from the City of Findlay, OH, the City of Lima, OH and the City of Fort Wayne, IN.
The focus of WIC Week is to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. It is also a time for local chapters to give back to their communities. WIC Week also provides an occasion for NAWIC’s thousands of members across the country to raise awareness of the opportunities available for women in the construction industry and to emphasize the growing role of women in the industry.
To help promote WIC Week, the Lima chapter received proclamations from the City of Findlay, OH, the City of Lima, OH and the City of Fort Wayne, IN.
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Lima NAWIC Celebrates the Holiday Season with Creativity
Lima NAWIC members, along with some wonderful guests, held their annual chapter social at a local Paint and Sip establishment to celebrate the holidays. Attendees enjoyed some spirits and snacks while painting an inspirational image on a canvas. Pictures from the event are shown below.
September Chapter Meeting: Skirts & Dirt Heavy Equipment Rodeo!
In September, Lima Area Chapter 374 hosted an equipment rodeo at MacAllister Equipment Rental in Fort Wayne, IN. The ladies of NAWIC learned about the different pieces of equipment and their variable uses. After a walking tour of the equipment available for rent, we took a mini excavator and a telehandler for a spin. Following the equipment rodeo, the general meeting was held at Chili’s where officers were installed for the 2015-2015 year. Tracey Bade was installed as president, Anne Pfleger as Vice-president and Treasurer, and Ellie Bruno as Secretary. Although absent, Gina Frick was elected to the board of directors. Lima is looking forward to a productive and energizing year to come!
Wanted: New Lima NAWIC Chapter Members!
We may be a small chapter, but we are mighty! We are looking for new members to join our great chapter!
Do you work in the construction industry or a related field? Want to meet other women who work in the industry? Looking for networking, training, professional education and leadership opportunities? If so, you have come to the right place. Feel free to come and check out one of our monthly chapter meetings and learn more about our chapter and members. We would love to have you!
See our "Meeting Schedule" page section to find out where our next meeting will be located or contact Anne Pfleger at annepfleger@charlesinc.com for more information!
Do you work in the construction industry or a related field? Want to meet other women who work in the industry? Looking for networking, training, professional education and leadership opportunities? If so, you have come to the right place. Feel free to come and check out one of our monthly chapter meetings and learn more about our chapter and members. We would love to have you!
See our "Meeting Schedule" page section to find out where our next meeting will be located or contact Anne Pfleger at annepfleger@charlesinc.com for more information!
August Chapter Meeting: Tour of One Energy Wind Turbine
In August, chapter members toured a One Energy, LLC windmill jobsite in Findlay, OH where the foundations of 5 wind turbines for Whirlpool and Ball Metal were being installed. One Energy defines “Wind for Industry” as a wind energy project designed to achieve a significant reduction of an industrial facility’s electrical consumption from the grid. These projects involve installing one or more utility-scale wind turbines and interconnecting them on the facility’s side of their electric meter. For more information go to www.oneenergywind.com. Chapter members will be revisiting the site in November when the windmills are finished.
Lima Chapter Brings Home 4 Awards from Regional Conference
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The Annual NAWIC Forum, held in Cleveland, Ohio on April 17-19 proved to be a very 'rewarding' conference for the ladies of the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374. The chapter brought home four awards for the member's efforts over the last year. Those awards included the following:
*Member Tracey Bade for the chapter's "4-Most Leader" *Member Alexis Healy for the chapter's "New Leader" award *Runner-Up for the Region's Excellence in PR/Marketing *Winner of the Region's "In Your Face NAWIC Website Award" |
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Lima NAWIC Chapter Celebrates WIC Week March 2-6, 2015
Every year during the first full week of March, NAWIC Chapters all across the nation celebrate WIC (Women In Construction) Week. This year, on March 5th, the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374 hosted a Safety Awareness and Defense workshop on the Bowling Green State University campus for female students. Photos from the event are provided below. Also, on March 3rd, the chapter was presented with a WIC Week proclamation from Findlay Mayor Mihalik. In return, the Lima Chapter made Mayor Mihalik a honorary NAWIC member and presented her with her own WIC Week button. During the celebration week, the chapter also displayed WIC week signs in front of member businesses, wore their WIC Week pins throughout the week and wore red on Friday, March 6th to help promote the week-long celebration.
NAWIC Partners w/Habitat for Humanity Findlay ReStore on Quarterly Workshops
Photos from our 2/7/15 Habitat for Humanity Findlay Restore Workshop are posted below. More photos from our scheduled workshops will be posted as they are taken. Special thanks to Moser Plumbing, Heating & Electrical for sponsoring this event. Also, a link to a 2/6/2015 WFIN radio interview is posted below, proving information about NAWIC and the upcoming RIY workshops. Interview by Anne Pfleger of Charles Construction Services and NAWIC Regional Director.
NAWIC Partners w/Habitat for Humanity Findlay ReStore on Quarterly Workshops
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FINDLAY, OH – The Lima Ohio Area National Association of Women in Construction Chapter #374 (NAWIC) and Habitat for Humanity Findlay Restore are partnering to provide local residents free quarterly Restore It Yourself educational workshops.
Habitat’s mission is to provide safe, decent, affordable homes in our community. “The natural next step is to keep the homes maintained so with that in mind, the focus of these 1 hour educational workshops is to show homeowners how they can easily take care of and prevent common household problems on their own”, says Anne Pfleger, NAWIC North Central Region Director. Workshops will be led by Construction Specialists from Habitat and their professional build partners. The first RIY workshop is scheduled for Saturday February 7, 2015 at 10:30am. Moser Plumbing, Heating, Electrical in Findlay is sponsoring and will lead this workshop focusing on bathrooms/plumbing. Other workshops are scheduled for May 2nd, August 1st and December 5th. Free childcare will also be provided for attendees. “Habitat for Humanity Findlay Restore provides a way to keep good, reusable materials out of the waste stream so after each RIY workshop there will be a ½ hour educational spotlight focusing on recycling/repurposing items”, says Pfleger. The Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter #374 was founded in 2005 and has members representing local construction related companies such as Charles Construction Services, Inc., Frost Roofing, Garmann/Miller Architects, Liberty Developing, Gilmore Jasion Mahler LTD as well as a student from Rhodes State College. The chapter membership spans from Findlay, OH to Minster, OH and Fort Wayne, IN to Kenton, Ohio. For more information on these quarterly workshops or to register (preferred), Contact Habitat for Humanity Findlay Restore at 419-429-1400 or visit www.habitatfindlay.org. |
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Announcing Our Newest Member, Alexis Healy of GJM
Chapter President, Terri Exline installs new member, Alexis Healy of GJM.
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On December 18th,
Lima NAWIC chapter members visited Gilmore Jasion Mahler (GJM) in Findlay, OH
for an interesting and informative presentation on Construction Industry Tax
and Accounting Update. Also during the meeting, Alexis Healy from Gilmore
Jasion Mahler was initiated as our Chapter’s newest member.
Also at the meeting, the schedule for the upcoming year was discussed and there are a number of exciting topics, presentations, tours and activities in the works like “Damsels in Defense” Safety Awareness, Wind turbine jobsite tour, ODOT I-75 project update and ‘Women in Leadership’ just to name a few. Make sure to visit our website frequently to check out our updated meeting schedule. |
Open Arms Awards NAWIC for its Efforts
On October 20th
during the annual board meeting of Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape
Crisis Services, The Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter received the Open Arms
2014 Special Service Award for painting the second floor hallway
ceiling. A job that no one else wanted to attempt. Open Arms serves
individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault through
crisis intervention, emergency shelter, outreach, advocacy, prevention
and education.
Lima Chapter Embraces Open Arms Painting Project
On August 26th, Lima NAWIC chapter members volunteered their time and talent to paint the second floor ceiling at Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services in Findlay, OH. Open Arms had been looking for volunteers to paint the ceiling for a few years and no one wanted to undertake the task because of the stairwell ceiling portion. When they asked the Lima Chapter, we whole heatedly accepted and finished the task in just a couple of hours. Each year, the Lima chapter selects a local community service project in which our members can help another organization and make a difference by improving or enhancing a charitable organization.
Chapter Tours Fabco in Findlay
On August 21st, the Lima NAWIC Chapter toured Fabco, Inc. in Findlay, Ohio. Fabco is a solution-oriented machining company specializing in all types of ferrous and non-ferrous castings, forgings, machined parts and ground engaging tools. Steve Zoll, Production Manager for Fabco, showed the group how they assemble and weld together different attachments (bucket, blade, ripper, quick coupler etc.) that they supply for equipment companies such as Case.
It's Summer Social Time!
The Lima NAWIC Chapter held its annual summer social. Members enjoyed a cookout and carry-in, while a few other members built a succulent garden. Photos from the event are provided below.
Garmann Miller Architects Hosts Bath Schools New E.S. Tour
The Lima chapter recently toured the new Bath 106,533 sq. ft. PK-5 Elementary School in Lima, Ohio. Gina Frick of Garmann Miller Architects, who is the architect for the project, provided a tour of the new facility for the group. Bath Local Schools was one of the first owners in the State of Ohio to use the Construction Manager at Risk delivery system. Following the building tour, the group held a business/dinner meeting. Photos from the tour are provided below.
2014 Lima Chapter "Skirts & Dirt" Event, MacAllister Rentals (CAT), Ft. Wayne, IN
OK, it was too cold for skirts, but we did see plenty of dirt and heavy machinery/equipment.... On Thursday, May 15, 2014, the CAT Rental Store/MacAllister Rentals in Fort Wayne, Indiana hosted our chapter's 1st Annual Skirts & Dirt program. Rental Representative, Sean Kline, was our host for the evening and gave all the members an opportunity to operate several pieces of heavy equipment. It was a first experience for most of the ladies in attendance and most would agree that is was one of our most fun meetings of the year! Special thanks to Sean for staying late after work and being so patient with all of us as we tested our operating skills and educated us on the different types of equipment they rent. The following are a sample of the equipment they rent to the public: backhoes, compactors, excavators, all-terrain forklifts, carry deck cranes, wheel loaders, track loaders, aerial lifts, skid steers, industrial forklifts, dozers, jackhammers, air compressors, concrete saws, light towers and generators. Below are some photos from the event.
Hancock Structural Steel Hosts Lima Chapter's April 2014 Chapter Meeting
On Thursday, April 14th, the Lima NAWIC chapter toured the Findlay based Hancock Structural Steel company prior to its General Meeting. The company is an impressive steel fabrication business with over 35 years of experience in the steel industry. HSS works with a variety of clients, from architects to homeowners and has yet to encounter a challenge they could not overcome. Photos from the tour are provided below.
2014 Block Kids Lego Building Contest at Bath E.S. Reveals Winners
On Saturday, March 29th, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. the Lima Ohio NAWIC (National Assoc. of Women In Construction) held its 8th Annual Block Kids Building Competition at Bath Elementary School. A total of 19 students in grades 1st through 5th competed in the Lego building event. Students were given 40 minutes to build a construction-related project using up to 100 Lego pieces and three of the following materials: string, foil, cardboard and a rock. The following are the top three winners in each grade, based on the highest scores:
FIRST GRADE
1st Place: Adam Jmiai, 2nd Place: Braxton Fruchey, 3rd Place: Leah Shrelds
SECOND GRADE
1st Place: Brennon Ryan, 2nd Place: Alex Miller, 3rd Place: Jonah Volbert
THIRD GRADE
1st Place: Daxton Truman, 2nd Place (tie): Jude Coleman & Devin Johnson
FOURTH GRADE
1st Place: Josie Kidd, 2nd Place: Stone Mathews, (no 3rd place participant)
FIFTH GRADE
1st Place: Aric Engle, 2nd Place: Sydney Deubler, 3rd Place: Isaac Branim
The "Overall Winner" was Aric Engle, a 5th grader from Bath who received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond donated by Frost-Roofing and a $50 gift card donated by Wal-Mart in Lima (Harding Highway).
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Photos from the event are provided below:
FIRST GRADE
1st Place: Adam Jmiai, 2nd Place: Braxton Fruchey, 3rd Place: Leah Shrelds
SECOND GRADE
1st Place: Brennon Ryan, 2nd Place: Alex Miller, 3rd Place: Jonah Volbert
THIRD GRADE
1st Place: Daxton Truman, 2nd Place (tie): Jude Coleman & Devin Johnson
FOURTH GRADE
1st Place: Josie Kidd, 2nd Place: Stone Mathews, (no 3rd place participant)
FIFTH GRADE
1st Place: Aric Engle, 2nd Place: Sydney Deubler, 3rd Place: Isaac Branim
The "Overall Winner" was Aric Engle, a 5th grader from Bath who received a $100 U.S. Savings Bond donated by Frost-Roofing and a $50 gift card donated by Wal-Mart in Lima (Harding Highway).
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT JUDGES & CORPORATE SPONSORS... We could not have done it without your help!
EVENT SPONSORS
- Lima Building Trades
- H.A. Dorsten
- Frost Roofing
- T.J. Painting & Supplies
- Tuttle Services
- Cotterman & Company
- McBride Bros
- McDonalds - Lima
- Sam's Club - Lima
- Wal-mart (Lima Eastgate)
Photos from the event are provided below:
Lima Chapter Visits ONU College of Engineering, Meets Students and Learn About its Annual Concrete Canoe Project
Members of the Lima NAWIC Chapter were afforded the opportunity to tour the Ohio Northern University College of Engineering and learn about its incredible concrete canoe project. Project team members also provided a tour of the concrete lab where the special floating vessel was being constructed. Each year, the college's engineering students hand-craft a "concrete canoe" that competes annually in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) regional concrete canoe contest. The competition provides students with a practical application of the engineering principles they learn in the classroom, along with important team and project management skills they will need in their careers. The event challenges the students' knowledge, creativity and stamina, while showcasing the versatility and durability of concrete as a building material. For the past five years, the team has qualified for the National competition. Photos from the tour are provided below.
More information about the college's concrete canoe project can be found by clicking HERE.
More information about the college's concrete canoe project can be found by clicking HERE.
City of Findlay, Ohio and Ft. Wayne, Indiana Proclaim WIC Week
NAWIC Observes WIC Week March 2-8, 2014
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) will celebrate Women in Construction (WIC) Week March 2-8, 2014. NAWIC’s mission is to enhance the success of women in the construction industry. “The National Association of Women in Construction is committed to enhancing the success of all women in construction - not just those who are NAWIC members,” says Cindy Johnsen, the immediate past-president of NAWIC. “We accomplish this through educational opportunities, networking, and community/industry service projects. If you are a woman employed in any area of the construction industry, we welcome you to join us!"
Recently, two of our chapter members, Sarah Smith of Frost Roofing and Ashley Winegarner of R.D. Jones Excavating, were interviewed by Holly Gamen on the WLIO TV Noon Edition Check out the link below to see the video footage and find out more about WIC Week and our Lima NAWIC chapter.
www.hometownstations.com/global/category.asp?c=191231&auto&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9876089
Recently, two of our chapter members, Sarah Smith of Frost Roofing and Ashley Winegarner of R.D. Jones Excavating, were interviewed by Holly Gamen on the WLIO TV Noon Edition Check out the link below to see the video footage and find out more about WIC Week and our Lima NAWIC chapter.
www.hometownstations.com/global/category.asp?c=191231&auto&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9876089
Lima Chapter Tours Lima Pipefitters Local 776 During Jan. '14 Meeting
Special thanks to Mike Knisley of the Lima Pipefitters Local 776 for hosting our January membership meeting. The group was given a presentation about the local and toured the Lima facility. Three women from the local also met with our group and shared their experiences about working in the construction industry and what it is like to work out in the field in such a male-dominated environment.
Lima Chapter President, Anne Pfleger, Runs for Region 4 2014/16 Director
Lima NAWIC chapter President, Anne Pfleger, is running for NAWIC's Region 4 Director. Her goals are very basic and
timeless. Ultimately, her goal is to
help “Build Our Region” for the Future. Three ways in which she will focus her efforts on doing so are through the following:
- Increase membership
- Expand member's educational opportunities
- Strengthen NAWIC's image
Welcome Our Newest Member
The Lima chapter would like to welcome its newest member, Chelsea Burkart. She is our first student member and she is attending Rhodes State College, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Welcome Chelsea!
Date Change for 2013 Block Kids Competition
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Block Kids Building competition, originally scheduled for Saturday, October 26th at the Lima Girl Scouts Woodhaven Program Center, has been cancelled. The event has been rescheduled for next Spring. More details will be posted as the new event is being planned. Please consider being a judge for this wonderful event!
The Lima Chapter Wins Again...
At the Annual Meeting and Education Conference held during the last week of August in Bellevue, Washington, the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374 was awarded the "Most Creative WIC Week" campaign in the nation! WIC (Women In Construction) Week is celebrated nationally in March on an annual basis. This is the second year in a row that the Lima Chapter has won a WIC Week award on the national level!
At the Annual Meeting and Education Conference held during the last week of August in Bellevue, Washington, the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374 was awarded the "Most Creative WIC Week" campaign in the nation! WIC (Women In Construction) Week is celebrated nationally in March on an annual basis. This is the second year in a row that the Lima Chapter has won a WIC Week award on the national level!
The Membership Has Spoken...
A vote was recently taken for the 2013/14 Chapter Officers and Board of Directors. The following were recently elected to serve the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374 for the coming year:
On Thursday, September 19th @ 6:00 p.m. at Waldo Peppers in Findlay, Ohio, a formal installation ceremony will be held to honor these individuals. Photos from the installation are provided below.
- President - Anne Pfleger, CIT of Bodie Electric
- Vice President - Teri Exline of Charles Construction
- Secretary - Gina Frick, AIA, CIT, LEED AP of Garmann Miller Architects
- Treasurer - Ellie Bruno of Charles Construction
- Director - Holly Dunson of E.J. Prescott
- Director - Sarah Smithey of Frost Roofing
On Thursday, September 19th @ 6:00 p.m. at Waldo Peppers in Findlay, Ohio, a formal installation ceremony will be held to honor these individuals. Photos from the installation are provided below.
Lima NAWIC is Looking for Judges and Donations for our Upcoming Block Kids Building Competition
On Saturday, October
26th,
the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC chapter (a local women in construction group) will
host its 7th Annual Block
Kids Building Competition. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Lima
Girl Scouts camp on Robb Avenue in Lima. We are looking for financial donations
to help support this fun event, as well as individuals to volunteer approximately
90 minutes of their time to be a judge.
The purpose of this program is to introduce children to the construction industry, create awareness, and promote interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The competition requires participants to independently design and create a structure with interlocking Lego® blocks and three of the following optional materials: A rock, a 12” piece of string, an 18” square foil, or an 18” x 18” piece of poster board.
This year the competition will be open to 40 area girl scouts participants. The overall winner may compete for the regional and national competitions. This competition is designed to open student’s eyes to the possibilities and opportunities available in the construction arena. During our event, many children hear for the first time about different areas of construction or ways they can be involved from office work, to field workers, architects and planners, managers, suppliers and more. This is just one way we can open their minds to the endless possibilities of a career in construction. Fun events such as this encourage the interest of future generation construction workers!
WE NEED YOUR HELP… In an effort to involve the employers of the membership, construction-related businesses and the community at large, we are actively seeking donations to help fund this community event and others like it to promote the construction industry. If you are considering wrapping up your year with a donation to a great cause, THIS IS definitely the one! We are asking for any contribution, whether it is monetary, volunteering to help out the day of the event, or goodie bag stuffers, it is greatly appreciated! Your kind contribution will allow us to impact the lives of at least 40 area students in one day and actively promote women in construction for months to come.
Please click HERE for a copy of the sponsorship form, complete, then return by fax or mail to Lima NAWIC Chapter 374, c/o Wendy Baxter of Tuttle Services at 880 Shawnee Road, Lima, Ohio 45805, by Friday, October 4th, 2013. If making a monetary contribution, please make your check payable to: Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374. If you are able to offer prizes or volunteer time, please indicate that on the attached form as well. Once again, thank you so much for your interest and your consideration. We hope to hear from you!
Volunteers are needed for those interested in judging this competition! Please contact Wendy Baxter at 419-998-4820 ASAP if you are interested in being a judge.
The purpose of this program is to introduce children to the construction industry, create awareness, and promote interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The competition requires participants to independently design and create a structure with interlocking Lego® blocks and three of the following optional materials: A rock, a 12” piece of string, an 18” square foil, or an 18” x 18” piece of poster board.
This year the competition will be open to 40 area girl scouts participants. The overall winner may compete for the regional and national competitions. This competition is designed to open student’s eyes to the possibilities and opportunities available in the construction arena. During our event, many children hear for the first time about different areas of construction or ways they can be involved from office work, to field workers, architects and planners, managers, suppliers and more. This is just one way we can open their minds to the endless possibilities of a career in construction. Fun events such as this encourage the interest of future generation construction workers!
WE NEED YOUR HELP… In an effort to involve the employers of the membership, construction-related businesses and the community at large, we are actively seeking donations to help fund this community event and others like it to promote the construction industry. If you are considering wrapping up your year with a donation to a great cause, THIS IS definitely the one! We are asking for any contribution, whether it is monetary, volunteering to help out the day of the event, or goodie bag stuffers, it is greatly appreciated! Your kind contribution will allow us to impact the lives of at least 40 area students in one day and actively promote women in construction for months to come.
Please click HERE for a copy of the sponsorship form, complete, then return by fax or mail to Lima NAWIC Chapter 374, c/o Wendy Baxter of Tuttle Services at 880 Shawnee Road, Lima, Ohio 45805, by Friday, October 4th, 2013. If making a monetary contribution, please make your check payable to: Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374. If you are able to offer prizes or volunteer time, please indicate that on the attached form as well. Once again, thank you so much for your interest and your consideration. We hope to hear from you!
Volunteers are needed for those interested in judging this competition! Please contact Wendy Baxter at 419-998-4820 ASAP if you are interested in being a judge.
Advertise with us!
Recently, our chapter has added a new policy to allow non-member construction-related companies to advertise their job postings/opportunities (up to 5) on our website for a fee of $25 per month. See our “Job Opportunities” page on this site. Being the only female member construction-related organization in west central Ohio, we continually receive a lot of hits/views!
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Wendy Baxter at ww.baxter@gmail.com and your information will be posted immediately once payment is received.
Even better, advertise for FREE.... If you have any female employees that would be interested in joining our local chapter, your company would also benefit by having a ‘free’ ad (with a link to your website) and unlimited job postings on our site.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Wendy Baxter at ww.baxter@gmail.com and your information will be posted immediately once payment is received.
Even better, advertise for FREE.... If you have any female employees that would be interested in joining our local chapter, your company would also benefit by having a ‘free’ ad (with a link to your website) and unlimited job postings on our site.
Summer Chapter Social - Camping Style!
On Saturday, July 13th, some members from the Lima Chapter got together for a relaxing afternoon social at Indian Lake State Campground in Lakeview, Ohio. The group enjoyed a nice lunch, a walking tour of the area, some campfire time and lots of socializing. The long-distance travel award went to chapter member, Tracey Bade. Special thanks to all of the members who took time out of their busy schedule to be a part of this fun event.
Welcome Our Newest Members!
During the Lima Chapter's April meeting at the Top Chalet in Delphos, Ohio, President Anne Pfleger provided a formal initiation ceremony held in honor of our chapter's two newest members, Sarah Smithey- Administrator of Frost Roofing, Inc. and Holly Dunson- Manager of E.J. Prescott, Inc. Lima Division. Both members received membership pins, certificate and a red rose.
WELCOME!!!!!
WELCOME!!!!!
Why Do We Celebrate WIC Week?
Every first full week in March, NAWIC members work hard to celebrate WIC Week. The ways in which they celebrate are very different, but they all have one thing in common – sharing and spreading the word about women who work in the construction industry. Some examples of chapter's WIC Week activities include: helping their communities fill food pantry shelves and serving hot meals, hosting seminars and networking activities to educate and connect women who work in the industry, host joint sessions with other trade associations, speak at local schools about the construction industry, issue press releases about their events, record radio and TV spots to inform the community about our association and activities, job site tours, membership team building activities, obtaining a proclamation from the Mayor of the chapter's community, hold a fundraiser, work on a habitat project, and the list goes on and on! All these activities not only keep our current members interested and invested in the association, but they attract new members who want to join our efforts and share in the fun.
The Lima Area Chapter's biggest WIC Week event was the "Bowling for Safety City" fundraiser that was held on March 5th. The event was held in partnership with the Lima Building Trades and the Lima Noon Optimists. We are proud to announce that the event was quite a success, raising $2,100 in proceeds, which will all be donated to Lima Safety City rebuilding efforts. In all, 60 bowlers participated in the fundraiser.
A special "Thank You" goes out to all of the participants, all six corporate sponsors, the raffle prize donors, and all of the Lima NAWIC Chapter members, especially our event chairperson, Kim Neeley of Smith-Boughan, for their efforts in making this event such a fun and successful fundraiser (despite the bad weather).
Our Event Sponsors included:
The Lima Area Chapter's biggest WIC Week event was the "Bowling for Safety City" fundraiser that was held on March 5th. The event was held in partnership with the Lima Building Trades and the Lima Noon Optimists. We are proud to announce that the event was quite a success, raising $2,100 in proceeds, which will all be donated to Lima Safety City rebuilding efforts. In all, 60 bowlers participated in the fundraiser.
A special "Thank You" goes out to all of the participants, all six corporate sponsors, the raffle prize donors, and all of the Lima NAWIC Chapter members, especially our event chairperson, Kim Neeley of Smith-Boughan, for their efforts in making this event such a fun and successful fundraiser (despite the bad weather).
Our Event Sponsors included:
- Atlas Restoration
- Boilermakers Local #85
- Frost Roofing
- Jeffers Crane Service
- Smith-Boughan
- Tuttle Construction
- C&G Distributing
- DTR Industries
- Friends Business Source
- Frost Roofing
- Garmann Miller Architects
- Lima Area Mechanical Contractors Assoc.
- Tuttle Construction
- Wal-Mart
Check out the latest issue of the NAWIC 'Image' magazine HERE - the National Association on-line magazine publication.
November 2012 Meeting Recap
On Thursday November 15th, members of the Lima chapter met at Charles Construction Services’ office in Findlay, OH for a presentation on “Mechanics’ Liens and Bond Claims” given by Jean Ann Sieler from Robison Curphey & O’Connell, a law firm inToledo, Ohio. Jean is also a member of the Toledo Chapter #282. During her presentation, Jean explained all the different aspects for protecting your company while working on public and private projects. Jean stressed the importance of making your company known to the Owner, Bank and any other interested parties on the project but doing it in the appropriate manner and within the required time frame as detailed in the codes/laws of the State you are working in. If you are ever in doubt about how to protect your company, make sure to seek legal advice!
Lima Area NAWIC Chapter 374 Installs New Officers/Directors
The Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter #374 recently installed the following Officers and Directors to its 2012/2013 Board:
President: Anne Pfleger, CIT
Vice President: Kim Neeley
Secretary: Wendy Baxter, CIT, LEED AP
Treasurer: Ellie Bruno
Director: Gina Frick, AIA, CIT, LEED AP
Director: Terri Exline
Past President: Bethany Lanker
Congratulations to all of these ladies!!!!!!
President: Anne Pfleger, CIT
Vice President: Kim Neeley
Secretary: Wendy Baxter, CIT, LEED AP
Treasurer: Ellie Bruno
Director: Gina Frick, AIA, CIT, LEED AP
Director: Terri Exline
Past President: Bethany Lanker
Congratulations to all of these ladies!!!!!!
NAWIC Project Tour: The New Millstream Career Technical Center in Findlay, Ohio
On Thursday, July 19th, the Lima NAWIC chapter toured Findlay City School's New Millstream Career Technical Center as it was nearing its final stages of construction. Rooney Clinger Murray's Project Architect, Cathy Zellner of Findlay, provided the group tour. The project is scheduled to be open by mid August, just in time for classes to start. Below are some images from the tour.
Lima Members Check Out the New Ohio State Beauty Academy in Lima
On Thursday, May 17th, members of the Lima chapter got an up close look at the recently completed Ohio State Beauty Academy. The facility is housed on the University of Northwestern Ohio's campus in Lima, Ohio. It is truly a state of the art facility. The center offers specialized trainng necessary to prepare students for a career in cosmetology, hair styling, manicuring and managment. Photos from the tour are provided below.
NAWIC Celebrated "Women In Construction (WIC) Week" March 5th - 9th, 2012
PRESS RELEASE
Check out our commercial spots.... #1 and #2
Watch our interview promoting NAWIC and WIC Week on NBC/WLIO Lima
Lima NAWIC chapter members and guests attended a Do It Yourself (DIY) workshop at Tuesday, March 6th @ 5:30 p.m. at Lowe's in Lima, Ohio. Attendees were given a presentation on Lowe's top paint product line called Valspar, as well as an explanation on all of the latest trends and tools available for home or commercial use. The group was also given a presentation on proper floor, counter-top and back-splash tile installation, including step-by-step instructions, tools and industry tips to ensure a successful installation.
Check out our commercial spots.... #1 and #2
Watch our interview promoting NAWIC and WIC Week on NBC/WLIO Lima
Lima NAWIC chapter members and guests attended a Do It Yourself (DIY) workshop at Tuesday, March 6th @ 5:30 p.m. at Lowe's in Lima, Ohio. Attendees were given a presentation on Lowe's top paint product line called Valspar, as well as an explanation on all of the latest trends and tools available for home or commercial use. The group was also given a presentation on proper floor, counter-top and back-splash tile installation, including step-by-step instructions, tools and industry tips to ensure a successful installation.
Lima Chapter Members Participate in a D.I.Y at Lowe's
On Thursday, 1/19/12, Lima NAWIC chapter members met at Lowe's in Wapkoneta, Ohio for a Do It Yourself hands-on presentation on how to install a door lock. Although the group found the lesson to be pretty simple, a fun time was had by all. Also during the meeting, the group discussed commercial and home buying trends the Lowe's Wapak store is experiencing, residential and non-residential construction outlook as well as current commercial construction projects in the Lima area.
Members Go Back in Time and Give Back at Christmas Social
On Tuesday, December 13th, Lima chapter members met at an 1800's style log home in Elida, Ohio called "Log Home Traditions." The private home is owned by Mervin and Beverly Shirk, located at 6700 Elida Road. Donned a special place to step back in time, relax by the open fire and enjoy the amazing aroma of the highly anticipated, delicious home cooked meal, members celebrated the Christmas holiday in style. To support those who are less fortunate, attendees brought bags of non-perishable food items to donate to the American Legion in Lima.
Lima NAWIC "Block Kids" Building Program a Success!
The Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter’s 6th annual Block Kids building competition took place on Saturday, November 12th at Wapakoneta Elementary School in Wapakoneta, Ohio. First through fifth graders from Wapakoneta, Delphos St Johns, Celina, and Minster took part in the event as well as a group of home schooled students from the Lima area. The students who participated were extremely excited about the opportunity to show off their creative and “constructing” abilities. Donned in their red hard hats and gray t-shirts, students worked vigorously creating bridges, skyscrapers, and ancient ruins just to name a few. Each one explained the intricate details of their creation to the judges who helped us in awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd places for each grade as well as an over all grand prize winner. This year’s grand prize winner was Jacob Schreiner who is a 2nd grader at Wapakoneta Elementary. Jacob’s bridge will be submitted to the NAWIC Region 4 Block Kids competition where it will go up against creations of hundreds of other students from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and West Virginia. Good Luck Jacob!
Thanks to all the Lima Area Chapter members and event volunteers for their time and hard work putting this event together.
Thanks to all the Lima Area Chapter members and event volunteers for their time and hard work putting this event together.
Toledo & Lima NAWIC Chapters Come Together for a Joint Meeting
The Toledo and Lima NAWIC chapter members met in Cygnet, Ohio on October 16th at the Ohio Operating Engineers training facility for a joint meeting. Members toured the spacious facility and participated in a hands-on equipment simulator exercise, experiencing first-hand what it's like to operate heavy machinery. Photos of the meeting are provided below.
Lima Chapter Gears up for Block Kids
On Saturday, November 12th, the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC (a local women in construction group) will host its sixth Annual Block Kids Building Competition. The event will be held at Wapakoneta Local Schools, in the Elementary Wing. The purpose of this program is to introduce children to the construction industry, create awareness, and promote interest in future careers in one of the many facets of the industry. The competition requires participants to independently design and create a structure with interlocking Lego® blocks and three of the following optional materials: A rock, a piece of string, a square piece of foil, or a piece of poster board. The competition will be open to 75 Wapak Elementary School student participants. The overall winner may compete for the regional and national competitions. Fun events such as this encourage the interest of future generation construction workers!
This competition is designed to open student’s eyes to the possibilities and opportunities available in the construction arena. Many children hear, for the first time about different areas of construction or ways they can be involved from office work, to field techs, to architects and planners, suppliers and more. This is just one way we can open their minds to the endless possibilities of a career in construction.
WE NEED YOUR HELP… We are looking for judges for this event. It will require about 2 hours of your time. If interested, please contact Wendy Baxter at 419-998-4820 for more details. NOTE: In the event you would like to be a sponsor of this great program, please click HERE.
This competition is designed to open student’s eyes to the possibilities and opportunities available in the construction arena. Many children hear, for the first time about different areas of construction or ways they can be involved from office work, to field techs, to architects and planners, suppliers and more. This is just one way we can open their minds to the endless possibilities of a career in construction.
WE NEED YOUR HELP… We are looking for judges for this event. It will require about 2 hours of your time. If interested, please contact Wendy Baxter at 419-998-4820 for more details. NOTE: In the event you would like to be a sponsor of this great program, please click HERE.
New Chapter Board Installed
On September, 21st @ 6:00 p.m. at Viva Maria’s restaurant in Lima, area women from the West Central Ohio area, who are employed in the construction industry or a related field, were formally installed as Officers and Board Members of the Lima Ohio Area NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) Chapter #374 for the 2011-2012 Year. Officers installed were:
President Bethany Kimbler of Tuttle Construction, Inc., Lima, Ohio
Vice President Wendy Baxter, CIT, LEED AP of Tuttle Services, Inc., Lima, Ohio
Secretar Norma Etgen of Fanning Howey Associates, Celina, Ohio
Treasurer Anne Pfleger, CIT of Charles Construction Services, Findlay, Ohio
Director Karen Boitnott of Tuttle Services, Inc., Lima, Ohio
Director Tracie Carpenter of RCM Architects, Findlay, Ohio
President Bethany Kimbler of Tuttle Construction, Inc., Lima, Ohio
Vice President Wendy Baxter, CIT, LEED AP of Tuttle Services, Inc., Lima, Ohio
Secretar Norma Etgen of Fanning Howey Associates, Celina, Ohio
Treasurer Anne Pfleger, CIT of Charles Construction Services, Findlay, Ohio
Director Karen Boitnott of Tuttle Services, Inc., Lima, Ohio
Director Tracie Carpenter of RCM Architects, Findlay, Ohio
"MIX'er" Event Held to Promote Lima Chapter
The Lima Ohio NAWIC Chapter held a "MIX'er" (MEET, INTEGRATE & X-CHANGE) event on October 5th from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Vino Bellissimo in Lima. It was a fun and relaxing networking event where members and guest enjoyed some delicious hors d'oeuvres and had the opportunity to participate in a fun wine tasting. Photos from the event are below.
Lima NAWIC Chapter Participates as a Table Sponsor at Lima W.I.B. Event
On Thursday, September 1st, the Lima NAWIC Chapter participated in the Lima Area Chamber of Commerce Women In Busniess Luncheon as a table sponsor. The event was held at City Club (3rd floor of the Chamber building) in Lima. NAWIC members, Anne Pfleger, Karen Boitnott and Wendy Baxter promoted the Lima chapter to area business women and collected attendees' business cards for a raffle, which was held at the end of the luncheon. Angie Herzog, Director of Marimor Industries, name was drawn for the raffle and received a $15 gift card to Panera Bread. All meeting attendees were given an invitation to attend our "MIX'er" (Meet, Integrate & X-change) event, scheduled for Wednesday, October 5th @ 5:30 PM at Vino Bellissimo in Lima.
Lima NAWIC Members Get a Big Scare!
Our August chapter meeting included a hair-raising tour of "Scare Fair" at Harold's Haunted Cornfield in Waynesfield, Ohio. Scare Fair owners, Mike and Kerry Golf, gave the group a "behind the scenes" tour of their 13-year old hauntd venue that is open from mid September through the end of October each year. As the owners prepare for the haunted season, they demonstrated how their animated figures worked, described their design and construction process with the use of removeable walls, sound systems, fog, staffing, as well as local/state permit processes. There are four (4) scary attractions (three buildings and a cornfield) that the Golf's offer the public at their farm house location.
Lima Chapter Tours New Bluffton Hospital E.R.
Special thanks to Charles Construction Services and RCM Architects for hosting the project tour at the Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, Ohio. Charles Construction Services Project Superintendent, Bob Miller, provided the tour to Lima NAWIC chapter members and guests. Photos taken during the tour are provided below.
NAWIC Region 4 Prepares for FORUM 2011 in Lansing, MI
NAWIC chapters members from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia (Region 4) will have the chance to attend the Spring Forum in the Wolverine State May 13-15th. The Lansing Chapter will host the Region 4 Forum and celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Kellogg Center on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. There are many great programs, speakers, workshops and networking events planned for the weekend. For more information, go to www.LansingNawic.com.
See images below for photos taken during the event...
See images below for photos taken during the event...
Lima NAWIC Chapter Members Learn About CAD (Computer Assisted Design/Drafting)
During the April Membership Meeting, Lima NAWIC chapter members learned about the basics of AutoCAD and Revit software systems. Apollo J.V.S. CAD instructor, Allan Pollock, gave a presentation to the membership and showed examples on how the software worked. Members were also able to try the software on the classroom computers.
Lima NAWIC Celebrates WIC Week
March 6-12, 2011
Annually, NAWIC members across the United States celebrate "Women In Construction" Week during the first full week of March. WIC Week is designed to increase the visibility of women working in the construction industry, share our passion and encourage others to join the construction industry and NAWIC. The women of NAWIC know their specialty is inspiring success that instills confidence, develops leadership and increases knowledge. Let's use this week to show off the character, beauty, and strength of NAWIC!
Annually, NAWIC members across the United States celebrate "Women In Construction" Week during the first full week of March. WIC Week is designed to increase the visibility of women working in the construction industry, share our passion and encourage others to join the construction industry and NAWIC. The women of NAWIC know their specialty is inspiring success that instills confidence, develops leadership and increases knowledge. Let's use this week to show off the character, beauty, and strength of NAWIC!
Lima NAWIC Chapter promotes WIC Week Through the Media
Lima NAWIC Chapter Members have been doing what they can to get the word out on NAWIC's WIC Week and our "Meet & Greet" event on Wednesday, March 9th at 6 PM.
Wendy Baxter and Karen Boitnott taped a 30-second commercial at the offices of Clear Channel Lima with James. The chapter is also running a 5 and 15-second ad that will run throughout WIC Week on WIMA (1150 AM, WIMT (T-102) and WMLX (103.3) radio stations in Lima.
Wendy and Karen were also interviewed on the Chuck and Lisa Show on T-102 radio station in Lima. The interview was approximately 4 minutes in length. The topic of discussion was NAWIC and our Meet & Greet event scheduled for March 9th.
Wendy Baxter and Karen Boitnott taped a 30-second commercial at the offices of Clear Channel Lima with James. The chapter is also running a 5 and 15-second ad that will run throughout WIC Week on WIMA (1150 AM, WIMT (T-102) and WMLX (103.3) radio stations in Lima.
Wendy and Karen were also interviewed on the Chuck and Lisa Show on T-102 radio station in Lima. The interview was approximately 4 minutes in length. The topic of discussion was NAWIC and our Meet & Greet event scheduled for March 9th.
Join us at our "Meet & Greet" on 3/9/11 @ 6 p.m.
The Lima Ohio Area NAWIC Chapter 374 is hosting a Meet and Greet event on Wednesday, March 9th at 6:00 p.m. at Vino Bellissimo in Lima (in the strip mall near Hobby Lobby). Come meet the members of the Lima, Ohio chapter. We will enjoy a wine tasting, appetizers, great music and will hold a raffle for all of our guests... there will be a great prize! Can't make it on the 9th, then join us at our next meeting, held the 3rd Thursday of the month. (Check out our "Meeting Schedule" tab at the top of the page.)