WTS Charlotte Metro Chapter Events and Updates
The WTS Charlotte Metro Chapter is pleased to host Sarah Hazel, Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer at the City of Charlotte, on Monday, November 1, 2021 for a virtual Lunch and Learn.

Sarah will talk about Charlotte's Climate Action and current City initiatives and partnerships to advance transportation sustainability and resiliency.

All proceeds from the event will go to the WTS Charlotte Metro Scholarship Fund.
2021 WTS Scholarships - Apply Now
The Charlotte Metro Chapter is committed to encouraging and investing in young women who will someday become our future leaders in transportation. Each year the Chapter solicits applications for the six National Scholarships and also awards one local scholarship, the Mary N. Clayton Honorary Scholarship. Applications can be found on our chapter website. The application deadline is November 30, 2021.

October WTS Membership Discount
We are excited to announce that all new members who join WTS in October 2021 will receive 10% OFF their 2021- 2022 annual membership. Any members rejoining after becoming inactive (4 months past renewal date or greater) will also receive the 10% discount. Any renewing members will earn a chance to win 50% OFF registration to the 2022 Annual Conference in Seattle, WA. To receive the discount, use the promo code ONEWTS2021.

Have questions or want to know more about why you need WTS in your life? Reach out to our Membership Chair, Mackenzie Nowacki (mackenzie.zimmerman@charlottenc.gov) for more information.
UPCOMING VIRTUAL EVENT
Diversity & Equity Event with Tamika L. Butler on October 20
Join WTS Central VA, DC, Hampton Roads, NC Triangle, and South Carolina for a Diversity and Equity Virtual Event featuring Tamika L. Butler on Wednesday, October 20. Tamika L. Butler is a national expert and speaker on issues related to the built environment, equity, anti-racism, diversity and inclusion, organizational behavior, and change management.

During this event, Tamika will be discussing diversity vs. inclusion, intentional inclusion and action-based plans, bystander intervention, industry-centric employee relations, and the retention rate of women and women of color in the industry.

1 PDH will be available for attendees.
Ticket sales will end at 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
SAVE THE DATE
Reserve March 8, 2022 on your calendar to join WTS Charlotte Metro Chapter for the 2022 North Carolina Women in Engineering Conference in Greensboro, NC.

The conference theme is Women and Innovation in Engineering, and the keynote speaker will be NCDOT Deputy Secretary Julie White. There will be a Professional Development track (with PDH/CEU offered) and a Personal Development track.

Sponsorships are available! Please reach out to Edith Peters for more information.
WTS Charlotte Metro is honored to have been named a Silver Chapter in the WTS Chapter Circle of Excellence. Thank you to our leadership team, members, and sponsors.
Welcome to our new Gold sponsor, Dewberry!