April 2024

Women In Construction New Mexico

Newsletter

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.”

2024 Dates

Mark your calendars!

May 2nd - Happy Hour

June 26th - Luncheon

July - School Supply Drive

Sept 12th - Bowling Social

Nov 23rd - WIC Gala

Hello Friends,

I wanted to take a moment and inform you of ALL the events the Planning Committee is working hard on for the rest of the year.

Our second Happy Hour of 2024 is happening

May 2, 2024, this is a free event so please be sure to R.S.V.P, so we can ensure plenty of food will be available.

On June 26th, the "Meet the Sponsors" luncheon will be held at Mario's Pizzeria & Ristorante. This is an opportunity to meet the Women in Construction NM 2024 Sponsors!

In July we will be holding the 4th Annual School Supply Drive to benefit Locker #505, details are still to come.

On September 12, we are having our Annual Scholarship Bowling Event. We are hoping to take over the whole bowling alley this year, so please come out and bowl to support our scholarship fund. This is one of my favorite events.

And lastly, on November 23, the 5th Annual Constructing Cheer Party. This year we have a theme; Cowboy Christmas! So get your best boots and western wear ready.

Please look out for more information on all these events as we get near.

Stephanie L. Peña - TLC Company, Inc.

WICNM President 2024

Membership Matters!

Membership in WICNM is only $55 per year and leaves no doubt to its value and return on investment. As a member, you receive a membership discount on membership meetings, and are able to attend our networking events at no-charge. Just the networking events only are a $45 face value!

The real value of membership is not monetary though, it's about connecting and belonging to a group of women that understand and take pride in the industry of construction just like you. It's what we all have in common whether you're wearing a hard hat in the field or a suit to the office. If you have a hand in the construction industry, this is where you belong.

Why Join?

Belong to the only association in New Mexico specifically for Women in the construction industry
Support women in our industry
Networking evening events
Membership Meetings with relevant, informative, and interesting speakers
Monthly Newsletter highlighting our association, our members, women in the industry, events, and community support opportunities.
Committees - Planning, Marketing & Membership, Philanthropy
Opportunities to give to and help women in our community
It's FUN!

Click Here to Join Now and for Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to all who attended our

March Member Luncheon

Locker #505

School Supply Monetary Donations

This year for Women in Construction NM annual School Supply Drive we will be collecting donations for Locker #505! Locker #505 ensures that children have the supplies they need to complete their homework at home. We are asking our members to consider monetary donations and/or donating gently used clothing to Locker #505 at 6203 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. We will still be holding our school supply drive in July, where supplies can be dropped off. (All proceeds will go to Locker #505.)

Donate Here.

National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15th - 19th

Work Zone Awareness Week reminds drivers to slow down

National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season encourages safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones.

This year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week scheduled for April 15 - 19, 2024, reminds all drivers to watch out for state department of transportation (DOT) and private sector employees who work within inches of their vehicles. Extra attention is required for everyone's safety.

The 2024 WICNM Board of Directors

President – Stephanie Peña

Vice President – Diane Huerta

Secretary – Sharon Montoya

Treasurer – Angie Ruth

Past President – Gia Espinoza

Directors:

Kelly Earnest

Analisa Perez

Melissa Eavenson

Bertha Bolivar

Tuesday April 2nd, members of the WIC Philanthropy committee went to Locker 505 for a tour and to donate on behalf of Women in Construction New Mexico’s members. Locker 505 was started 10 years ago by a retired educator that felt children should have clean, relevant clothing for them to wear was a way to improve their confidence and provide a better experience when they were attending school. With a handful of staff and a bunch of volunteers, Locker 505 receives donations, inspects, and categorizes clothing for students to choose from. Items that are not appropriate for the children, are then donated to other nonprofit organizations like Storehouse and Catholic Charities so nothing that is donated goes to waste.

The organization serves students from Pre-K thru 12^th grade who are referred to the program. With the help of a “Personal Shopper”, who makes it all about them, the student can select items that fit their style but align with dress codes that the school may have. The Philanthropy Committee was overall very impressed with Locker 505 and will be supporting them again on June 28^th for our School Supply Drive. If you would like more information or to donate / volunteer, please reach out to Locker 505.

The Philanthropy committee is looking for volunteers to join their team. Please reach out to Melissa Eavenson at MEavenson@bradburystamm.com if you are interested in joining.

Upcoming events -

Summer school supply drive
Fall Roadrunner distribution site volunteer day
Winter holiday drive to support local families in need

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!

Click Here to become a 2024 Sponsor

We Want To Hear From You!

Email Us

wicnewmexico@gmail.com

WICNM FACEBOOK

@womeninconstructionnm Instagram

Membership Matters!

Locker #505

﻿School Supply Monetary Donations

School Supply Monetary Donations