NAWIC Tucson Chapter 122
June 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 hope your summer is off to a great start. The construction industry is certainly busy!
Thank you to everyone who attended our June mixer at Culinary Dropout. We had a relaxing evening while enjoying tasty treats, refreshing beverages, and good conversations.
Our chapter has many activities scheduled between now and the end of the year. Mark your calendar and join us at the following events:
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
The NAWIC Annual Conference is coming up August 17-20 in Minneapolis. Attend and immerse yourself in all things related to women in construction. The conference is open to all members, not just chapter leadership. OSHA training will be held, plus, a plethora of breakout sessions and keynote speakers are offered. It is an ideal opportunity to meet with women construction professionals from every facet of construction and from across our country. I will be representing our chapter and would be thrilled to see many Tucson Chapter sisters in attendance!
So, until we meet again, stay hydrated and cool! See you July 13th!
Cheers,
Susan Stein Kregar
President 2021-2022
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
CHAPTER DINNER MEETING
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Networking
6:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 Program
DoubleTree Reid Park
445 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
Guest Speaker
Katharine Kent
President, Membership & Business Development
The Solar Store
Long-time NAWIC member, Katharine Kent is a second-generation Tucsonan. She holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Houston and M.S. in Nuclear and Energy Engineering and MBA from UofA. She is a licensed professional engineer and is a Certified Energy Manager. She was awarded DOE’s Energy Innovation Award in 1990 and American Solar Energy Association Solar Women of the Year in 2007. Katharine is the President of The Solar Store, an Arizona firm providing solar energy products and services. She holds commercial and residential plumbing and electrical contractor’s licenses and was the first and only woman to hold three NABCEP certifications: PV Installer, Solar Thermal Installer and Technical Sales.
Join us as Katharine discusses the myths and truths about solar and
what is coming down the pipeline for Arizona.
Plus, we have new members to celebrate!
Bring Colleagues From Your Organization
$40 Per NAWIC Member / $50 Per Non-Member / $35 Students
Note in your RSVP if you require gluten-free or vegetarian options.
RSVPs received after that date cannot be guaranteed a meal.
Cancellations within 78 hours of the event and No-Shows will be charged.
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SOLD OUT!
Raffle Prizes Needed!
Sponsorships Still Available!
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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CANSTRUCTION TUCSON: Build for Hunger |
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Canstruction Tucson: Build for Hunger is a fun and unique building competition between local architects, engineers, builders, contractors, and designers using canned foods and other non-perishable items.“CANsculptures” were built at Park Mall on June 4th and remained on display through June 18th. |
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All proceeds benefited the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, and will go towards building healthy, hunger-free communities. Each team’s creation was judged in various categories such as Best Meal, People’s Choice, and more. This year’s theme is Southwest.
Swaim Associates and DPR Construction joined forces to build the 4500 can structure shown here, featuring some of their favorite Tucson sights, ‘A’ Mountain at sunset, the saguaro, and the Gila monster.
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Happy June Anniversaries & Birthdays
Birthdays:
Alyssa Ford, Student, June 14th
Anniversaries:
Tracy Miller, Deep Canyon Roofing & Solar, since 2018
Leah Mein, Tofel Dent Construction, since 2021
Sharla Taylor, Tofel Dent Construction, since 2021
Cheers to you!
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Please Welcome the Following New Members |
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Hi All! I am the owner of Medra Construction, LLC (MEDRA) located in Tucson. MEDRA is Spanish for growth, prosperity and good fortune and is a tribute to my Hispanic culture. We are a concrete subcontractor specializing in civil work for the federal and commercial markets and have extensive experience performing on a wide range of projects including military projects with the United States Army Corp of Engineers and 355 CONS at Davis Monthan AFB. As a woman owned business, I take huge pride in helping the military towards their mission. I am from the beautiful wine country of Elgin, AZ about an hour south from Tucson. If you have never visited I always recommend taking a day to visit all the local breweries/wineries down there. I graduated from the Eller Business college at the University of Arizona in 2017 and have been working full time at MEDRA since then. When I am not working some of my favorite activities include target shooting, weight lifting, and wake surfing. I’m eagerly looking forward to meeting more women in this industry. |
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I started out in the construction field in 2012 as a laborer for a GC. From there I did my best to learn from others around me and eventually started doing drywall. One day I was volunteered to take my OSHA 10 and OSHA 30. I ended up really enjoying safety so I pursued it from there. I’ve been in a safety role now for the past 8 years. I earned my AAS in Occupational Safety and Health from Gateway Community College and last year earned my CHST from the BCSP. I am currently studying for my ASP.
DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor and construction manager specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. DPR’s portfolio of work ranges from large-scale new construction to small tenant improvements and special projects. Strategically focused on delivering more predictable outcomes through applications of virtual design & construction, prefabrication, its corps of self-perform craft, and leveraging data to learn and improve from, DPR consistently ranks among the top building contractors and employs approximately 9,000 professionals across its family of companies.
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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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NEW! Chapter Lending Library
In May 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 or bring them to a chapter meeting
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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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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
Local Job Postings
Habitat for Humanity 1
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (Americorps VISTA)
Will work within Volunteer Resources with focus on the HabiStore and other volunteer engagement areas
F/T Tuesday-Saturday 10.5 months of service
Habitat for Humanity 2
E-Commerce Program Coordinator
Will work at the HabiStore with focus on online store
P/T 10.5 months of service (900 hours total) 20-25 hours a week
Habitat for Humanity 3 -- Two Positions
Construction Crew Lead Positions through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity International AmeriCorps.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Pima County Community College is the Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor for the postings shown below. These positions are not only for current Pima CC students- anyone who meets the criteria noted on each individual employer recruitment may apply. Those hired become an employee of the company and also must enroll in the designated PCC training program. Some employers offer scholarships/ cover training costs.
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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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