Women In Construction New Mexico
Newsletter
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Mission Statement
“The purpose for which the association is organized is to promote common interests of its members through membership, networking, community outreach, training, and to advance and maintain an enlightened understanding of women in the construction industry.”
September 16th
Lunch Presentation
11:30 - 1:15
Courtyard Marriott
November 19th
Year End Party
El Pinto Restaurant
Membership
Don't wait to join!
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Hello Members and Friends of WICNM,
In June of this year, I became your president and I want to say thank you to everyone that has congratulated me and offered support. I am honored to serve and look forward to helping lead this organization during my tenure as president. I have been handed a very solid foundation with a visionary mission and my intent is to strengthen our group with an increase in members, a positive impact on our community, and a return on your dues’ investment.
Our mission is to promote the common interests of our members through membership, networking, community outreach, training and to advance and maintain an enlightened understanding of women in the construction industry. Everything we do is to advance our mission and serve our members. If you are reading this and are not yet a member, I strongly encourage you to join now.
Reflecting over the last three years, I have seen a group of women connect through their industry and come together to support our community and each other. Our luncheons and networking events are well attended and a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for all. We are already past the halfway mark for 2021 and the rush of school days, and holidays will be upon us in no time at all. We have two meetings left for 2021 and I encourage you to attend both. In September we will be having a luncheon with a speaker on “Working with Different Generations In the Work Place.” It is an excellent presentation. Our Holiday Party in November will be a fun filled event where we will celebrate this past year and enjoy some much-deserved holiday cheer and fellowship.
Jane Jernigan, WICNM President
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Volunteer Project at Barrett House |
WICNM Volunteers worked on cleaning and organizing a shed at the Barrett House on July 10th. We also presented a check for $600 that WICNM members donated earlier this year.
Thanks to Pixie Nunez for donating the reusable giant check and Stephanie Peña for filling it out with cut-outs. Thanks to Sharon Montoya for bringing storage bins.
If you're interested in volunteering through WICNM, watch for information in your email, your newsletter, and announcements at meetings.
Thank you ladies!
Analisa Perez, Alexa Stafford, Janessa Gallegos, Meghan Sickmeier, Sharon Montoya, Becky Schmidt, Allison Mady, Jane Jernigan.
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In the Construction World - August 2021 |
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Construction Industry Safe and Sound Week |
August 9-15, 2021
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe.
Why Participate?
Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started, energize an existing one, or provide a chance to recognize your safety successes.
Who Participates?
All organizations looking for an opportunity to recognize their commitment to safety are welcome to participate. Last year, more than 3,400 businesses helped to raise awareness about workers' health and safety!
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WICNM - Helping Women in Our Community |
The Philanthropy Committee has chosen Crossroads For Women for our giving campaigns for the upcoming membership meeting and for the holiday season. We will be collecting non-perishable food items for Crossroads for Women at our membership meeting on September 16th. For the WICNM Christmas Party, we will be participating in the Crossroad's gift donation event. (more details forthcoming). They have also moved into a new building which will provide opportunities for us to do some volunteer work days next year. WICNM is proud to work with and partner with charities helping women in our community.
The mission of Crossroads for Women is to provide comprehensive, integrated services to empower women emerging from incarceration to achieve safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives in the community, for themselves and their children.
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July Networking Event - Back Yard BBQ Fun & Good Company |
Thank you to everyone that made it out to our July 15th event - Back Yard BBQ! We had fun playing some games, getting to know each other, and meeting new people. The Planning Committee organizes a meeting every other month alternating between luncheons and evening networking events. We have one more luncheon and then the Christmas Party this year, so I hope that you can join us! |
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Thank you to our 2021 Sponsors! |
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Here’s how women engineers are trying to level the playing field:
Aug 2, 2021, 9:00am EDT
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Women engineers not only are more likely than men to ask questions to gain information, but also to go to other women with their questions.
In a field dominated by men, however, that can put women at a disadvantage, according to recent research out of the University of Colorado-Boulder. Findings were published in the Journal of Management in Engineering.
Since almost 90% of engineers are men, they’re more likely to hold more powerful positions in their firms, said study co-author Tony Tong, professor and chair of the strategy, entrepreneurship and operations division at the university’s Leeds School of Business......READ MORE
Article by bizwomen
The Business Journals
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