NAWIC Tucson Chapter 122
May 2022 News
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Miss a Little . . . Miss A Lot . . .
and there's a lot this month!
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Snippets from Susan
A note from Chapter President, Susan Stein Kregar, CAE, CNAP, Desert Lotus Group
Hello NAWIC Members and Friends,
I recently attended the NAWIC Pacific Southwest Region Conference in Irvine. There were tool and robot demonstrations and a lot of connecting with women for other chapters and sharing ideas. Cheryl Osborn, one of the guest speakers founded and owns a large general contracting company in California. She had to knock on a lot of doors to get where she is. She got there with the formula Ignorance + Persistence = Success. I love her motto: No matter what you do, you should do it in amazing shoes!
Tricia Karerger, an executive in risk management for a construction company and author of The B Words gave us a new twist on what the B-word really means. I bought a book for myself and one for the chapter to kick off our new lending library!
A really nifty safety idea was shared. One company requires their workers to keep a photo of their loved ones in their safety vest. It is a reminder to keep safety first every day so they can go home to their families every day.
There was a lot of NAWIC business too. Four dollars from each membership is sent to their region’s fund. The money is used for the region events like the forum. It is not a fundraiser. It is to help keep the event costs down so more people can afford to attend.
The region’s leaders talked about the need and requirement to rotate committee chairs. So, if there is a committee that interest you, join it, learn what its role is in our chapter and in a year or two step up to chair it. This is a great opportunity for our newest members to get involved! There are plenty of committees to join. The more people involved the more our chapter can offer.
The election for the 2022-23 board of directors is complete. Congratulations to these ladies who has made the selfless commitment to serve our chapter.
President: Sandy Lipe, Arcadia Landscape
Vice President: Tracy Miller, Deep Canyon Roofing & Solar/Restoration 1
Treasurer: Leah Swisher, Alliance of Construction Trades
Secretary: Meredith Alarcio-Caldon, Granite Construction
Directors
Leah Mein, Tofel Dent Construction
Debra Keiser, Tofel Dent Construction
Leslie King, Carlton Fields
Becky Johnson, Swaim Associates, Ltd.
I am looking forward to serving with them as your Immediate Past President.
Mark our calendars for these events:
June 8 -- Summer Social
July 13 -- Chapter Meeting
August 10 -- Chapter Meeting
August 13 -- NAWIC 19th Annual Shirley Dail Bowling Tournament
September 14 -- Chapter Meeting
October 12 -- Chapter Meeting
November 2 - 3 -Construction Career Days
December 3 -- NAWIC Night at the Gaslight
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The students from CDO High School who participated on the CADD Competition made really neat wood pens for the board as a token of their appreciation. |
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So, until we meet again, stay hydrated and cool! Seeing you June 8th.
Cheers,
Susan Stein Kregar
President 2021-2022
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June Social
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The Culinary Dropout
in the yard
2543 E. Grant Road.
Tucson, AZ 85716
No formal program.
Let's just get out of the heat, mix, mingle, and get to know each other!
The chapter will host some refreshments.
Food and beverages beyond that are on your own.
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This will sell out! Do NOT wait to register
Raffle Prizes Needed!
Benefiting NAWIC Scholarship/Endowment.
A portion of the proceeds benefits the NAWIC Shirley Dail Endowment.
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NAWIC Night
at the Gaslight
Christmas Vacation
Saturday
December 3, 2022
6:00 p.m.
Gaslight Theater
7010 E. Broadway
TICKETS - $27 Per Person
Tickets Are Selling Fast
Tickets must be purchased and paid in full by November 25, 2022.
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Cornerstone Building Foundation
Thank you to our volunteers who helped out at the Cornerstone Building Foundation's annual golf tournament on May 13th.
Tracy Miller, Candice Perkins, Leah Mein, Debra Keiser, Samantha Beck, and Susan Kregar helped set up the tournament, check in players, and sell raffle tickets for Cornerstone. We raised $1,000 at the NAWIC hole for the CBFC NAWIC Shirley Dail Fund.
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Happy May Anniversaries & Birthdays
Birthdays:
Meredith Alarcio-Caldon, Granite Construction, May 6th
Becky Johnson, Swaim Associates, May 21st
Anniversaries:
Laura Edwards, Tepco, Inc. - since 2004
Kimberly Rodriguez, The Mahoney Group - since 2021
Cheers to you!
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Please Welcome the Following New Members |
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Samantha Beck was raised in Tucson graduated and from Canyon Del Oro high school. She graduated from Pima Community College for dental hygiene.
Besides being a mother, becoming a hygienist was one of her biggest accomplishments in life. It’s such a rewarding career! She loved being able to make people smile. She also enjoyed getting to know all her patients and their families. In 2018 her husband, Josh, acquired Mountain Power. He was a previous employee for 10 years. She then joined Mountain Power in October of 2018 and has been enjoying her role as HR/payroll manager as well as assisting Josh with admin duties ever since. In the last few years, she has also kept her dental hygiene license active and occasionally subs at offices.
Mountain Power was founded in 1985. We primarily do new construction and renovation in the commercial & industrial sector. Our specialties include commercial and industrial lighting and power, sound systems, communications, hospital systems, fire alarm systems, high voltage power line installation, substations, roadway lighting, outdoor lighting, traffic signals and underground power.
Mountain Power recently announced that they added a service department for commercial and residential. Welcome Samantha!
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Jennie Uhlmann is an advocate who works in real estate. "Yes, I help people buy and sell homes and land- but I’m not a salesperson. For a long time, I taught French and Latin. The word 'agent' comes from the Latin word, 'ago, agere' which means to do, drive, or compel. That’s what I do as an agent- I do, I drive, I compel- I’m not a salesperson; I make things happen. I listen, I strategize, I make connections, and I see things through to the end. Every transaction is different, so the resources required are always different. Selling one home might require a remodel; helping another client buy a piece of land might mean providing resources to help them decide if they can do with the land what they want. I like the challenge of being the resource for my clients, and I’m excited to join NAWIC to be connected with other women who get things done.
United Real Estate Specialists is a brokerage started in Tucson three years ago. Our broker, Louis Parrish, has been in real estate for thirty years, and left another large brokerage to start United here in Southern Arizona. United’s motto is “Find Your Freedom”- because the model reduces administrative burdens in order to create a responsive and adaptable office- and one that allows agents to keep most of their commissions, rather than paying heavy splits to their broker. Welcome, Jennie!
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Susan Stein Kregar (left) and Tracy Miller (right) welcome new members Leah Swisher, Leslie King, Samantha Beck, Meredith Alarcio-Caldon and Michelle Anaya at the May chapter meeting. |
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Have news to share?
Send job postings, new jobs, promotions, awards, special events, wedding & birth announcements and more to Deirdre DuPlessis by the 15th for that month's issue.
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Order Your NAWIC Shirts
Many of you have expressed interest in ordering NAWIC Tucson shirts.
Click Here to download the order form. There are three styles to choose from. If you would like a shirt, or two, or three, please fill out the form and email it to Tracy Miller at tracy.nawic@gmail.com by Wednesday, June 15th. Payment options are on the form.
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NEW! Chapter Lending Library
We have launched a lending library.
The first book in our library, The B Words has already been checked out.
Books will be available for check-out at regular chapter meetings. Members can borrow books until the next chapter meeting. If checked-out books are not returned, the borrower will be invoiced for the cost. If you have business development or self-improvement books that you would like to donate to our library, please contact Susan at susan.kregarnawic@gmail.com.
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Call For Volunteers
Southern Arizona Construction Career Days is coming up November 2&3, 2022. NAWIC will have a booth and activity. Volunteers are needed. Click here for event details. Booths and sponsorships are still available. Let's show the young women of Southern Arizona that they can have an amazing career in construction! Contact Tracy at tracy.nawic@gmail.com to volunteer, reserve a booth or secure a sponsorship.
Our chapter is seeking members to volunteer for other committees and projects. Click Here to view the list of committees and projects. Please contact Susan at susan.kregarnawic@gmail.com to learn more or to step up.
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TWO WOMEN CURRENTLY SEEKING MENTORS
Our mentorship program is underway. Two women are seeking mentors: one in the landscaping field and the other in electric. If you or a woman in your firm would like to offer career guidance and support as they begin their careers in construction, please email susan.kregarnawic@gmail.com.
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Website Updates -- Is Your Listing Up To Date?
Membership Listings
Members, please check your listing on our chapter's website and confirm whether your information is correct or you want to add/delete information.
Testimonials
How has NAWIC helped you and your business? Please send a testimonial that we can add to our website. Video or written is accepted.
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Job Postings
Click Here to view job openings posted through NAWIC National.
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NAWIC National Working For You
NAWIC provides its members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service, and more.
Touch Here to learn more about what is available to members from NAWIC National.
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