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South Atlantic Region ▪ Richmond, Virginia Chapter 141 Newsletter

NAWIC Richmond Chapter 141

NAWIC Chapter 141 Richmond VA

RIVER CITY FOUNDATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS President’s Message Page 1 Officers ▪ Directors Page 2 Calendar of Events Page 3 141 Update Pages 4-7 Corporate Sponsors Page 7 WIC Week Recap Page 8

Attachments: April Dinner Reservation

CHAPTER MEETINGS

GENERAL MEETINGS Richmond Chapter General Meetings are held on the

3rd Tuesday of each month at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club

1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 23228 (unless otherwise notified)

Cash bar / networking opportunities ▪ 5:30-6:00 pm Dinner / Program / Business Meeting ▪ 6:00-8:00 pm

Register to attend our general meetings at

[email protected]

BOARD MEETINGS Board Meetings are held on the

1st Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise notified)

SEE PAGE 3 FOR MORE DETAILS AND EVENTS

YOUR MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

It is hard to believe that we are half way through our year

already. We have some of our biggest events coming up.

The Golf Tournament is our only fundraiser and Industry

Appreciation Night is a time for us to showcase what we

have been doing all year. I hope that you are able to join us

for both events.

Our membership is growing and it was great to see the

updated roster filled with new faces. We are doing great

things ladies and we need to brag about it. Some people

don’t like braggers but this type of bragging is good. There

are so many people who have never heard of us and others

that have heard but don’t know much about us. Tell them

and watch their faces light up! I know you have seen it, it is

amazing what a difference we are making! Let’s make

NAWIC contagious!

One definition of CONTAGIOUS - (an emotion, feeling,

or attitude) likely to spread to and affect others - "her

enthusiasm is contagious."

Wendy McQuiggan

2017-2018 President

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

CORE PURPOSE

To enhance the success of women in the construction industry

APRIL 2018

2 Connect Grow Share

APRIL 2018 + Richmond, Virginia Chapter 141 Newsletter

2017-2018 Officers / Board of Directors

Director

Susan States

Barranger & Co., Inc.

[email protected]

804-356-7228

President

Wendy McQuiggan

Active Technology Solutions, Inc.

[email protected]

757-353-2608

Vice President

Missy Seal

Mark Turner Construction, LLC

[email protected]

804-244-4994

Recording Secretary

Kristie Gee LEED GA/C

Donley’s, Inc.

[email protected]

804-337-1896

Co-Parliamentarian

Mickey Ford CIT

Fast Glass

[email protected]

804-840-7004

President-Elect

Chrissie Slater CBT, CCA, CDS, CIT

Fixture Specialists, Inc.

[email protected]

804-405-1020

Treasurer

Kristi Smith MBA

Johnson Controls

[email protected]

804-837-1995

Corresponding Secretary

Amanda Jenkins

Johnson Controls

[email protected]

804-316-7270

Director

Jennifer Hamby LEED AP BD+C

S. B. Ballard Construction Company

[email protected]

804-240-5787

Director

Jaclyn McCormick CCM, LEED AP BD+C

MBP

[email protected]

703-926-2350

Director

Chris Rittenhouse

Cincinnati Insurance Company

[email protected]

804-608-0009

Director

Mickey Jennings CBT, CIT

Kjellstrom + Lee Construction

[email protected]

804-874-9773

Director

Merredith McMahon

KBS, Inc.

[email protected]

757-236-0414

Immediate Past President

Pamela Stalnaker

Boynton▪Rothschild▪Rowland Architects PC

[email protected]

804-814-5465

Co-Parliamentarian

Ann Vass CBT, CCA, CDS, CIT

L. K. Vass, Inc. (retired)

[email protected]

804-627-1859



Calendar of Events through June 2018

Future Regional / National Events. Pre-registration is required for all the events listed below:

AUG 15-18 2018 63rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Orlando, FL

OCT 12-13 2018 FALL CONFERENCE– Williamsburg, VA

Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg / Hosted by the Richmond and Greater Tidewater Chapters

JUNE

APRIL

MAY

3 BOARD MEETING Open Meeting 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Mark Turner Construction / 10474 Cobbs Road, Glen Allen 23059

6-8 ANNUAL SPRING FORUM Registration Required Durham Hilton near Duke University, Durham, NC

17 GENERAL MEETING Reservations Required 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Jefferson Lakeside Country Club / 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 23228

Program: Asset Management / Amilee Bobbin with Hilti and a member of the Greater Tidewater Chapter #137. “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun” - Katharine Hepburn

19 SCHOLARSHIP JUDGING Volunteer Judges Needed 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Capital Bonding & Services / 105 East Cary Street – 2nd floor, Richmond

23 BUILD DESIGN COMPETITION JUDGING Volunteer Judges Needed 5:30 pm ▪ KBS Training Trailer / 8050 Kimway Drive, Richmond 23228

5 BOARD MEETING Open Meeting

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ▪ Mark Turner Construction / 10474 Cobbs Road, Glen Allen 23059

19 GENERAL MEETING Reservations Required 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm ▪ Jefferson Lakeside Country Club / 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond 23228

Program: Workforce Development / Gordon Dixon with AGC of Virginia

1 BOARD MEETING Open Meeting

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm ▪ Johnson Controls / 2315 Commerce Center Drive-Suite D, Rockville 23146

3 ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Volunteers Needed

7:00 am – 7:00 pm ▪ Hunting Hawk Golf Course / 15201 Ashland Road, Glen Allen 23059

15 INDUSTRY APPRECIATION NIGHT Reservations Required 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ▪ Richmond Short Pump Marriott / 4240 Dominion Blvd., Glen Allen 23060

Note: NEW DATE

Note: NEW LOCATION



141 Update: Committee Reports

MEMBERSHIP

Reminder: Don’t forget to look for the “hidden quote.” Read the newsletter thoroughly. Email Lorie Lythgoe ([email protected])

or Lori Butler ([email protected]) what you think is the quote. Your name will be put in a hat and drawn for a prize.

Please welcome back Veronica and Sharon …

+ Welcome

VERONICA FOX

Village Bank

STEPHANIE NIELSEN

Madel Enterprises

JOANN SPENCE

PEG, LLC

and say HELLO to our newest members.

+Member Recognition

MARCH Member of the Month

Melissa Stallard Capital Insurance & Bonding Services Co.

Member since 2016

Know a member going above and beyond?

Send your Member of the Month nominations by the 10th of each to

Candy Cecil: [email protected]

Each Member of the Month is eligible for Member of the Year announced

at Industry Appreciation Night. Other members nominated so far include:

▪ June: Kristin Smith ▪ November: Mickey Jennings

▪ July: Wendy McQuiggan ▪ December: Pam Stalnaker

▪ August: Ann Vass ▪ January: Dianne Hilterbrant

▪ September: Lorie Lythgoe ▪ February: Merredith McMahon

▪ October: Chris Rittenhouse

SHARON THOMAS

Tate & Hill, Inc.

DANA FOX

Henrico County

Public Schools

DIANE ROSSINI

DPR Construction

Chapter 141, please reach out to our new

members and make them feel welcome

and a part of the sisterhood!

“ Dear Secret Pal, Thank you

beyond thank you for my

lovely gifts. You are

terrific.” - Margarete Culley

FRIENDSHIP / SECRET PALS

NAWIC Anniversaries

Donna Westbrook 1 Year

Tammylee Pastelnick 7 Years

Lorie Lythgoe 9 Years

Debbie Vass 10 Years

Candy Cecil 19 Years

Cynde Cecil 19 Years

Chrissie Slater 19 Years Ap

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s Birthdays

Debbie Vass 1st

Leslie West 4th

Jaclyn McCormick 7th

Valerie Farmer 10th

Merredith McMahon 21st

We will be voting on Member of the Year

at the April General Meeting.

mailto:[email protected]




141 Update, continued

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

+ Next Meeting Program …

April Asset Management Amilee Bobbin with Hilti and a member of the

Greater Tidewater Chapter #137

May: Industry Appreciation Night

Richmond Short Pump Marriott

June: Workforce Development

Gordon Dixon ▪ AGC of Virginia

July: Committee Review

Wendy McQuiggan / Chrissie Slater

+ Upcoming Meeting Programs * * Subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

DESIGN DRAFTING COMPETITION RESULTS

BUILD DESIGN COMPETITION JUDGING

JUDGING: MONDAY, APRIL 23 • 5:30 PM

KBS, Inc. Training Center / 8050 Kimway Drive, RVA 23228

If anyone has any items for donation to include in the goody bags, please let

Merredith McMahon ([email protected]) or Melissa Stallard

([email protected]) know as soon as possible for planning purposes. We

are looking at about 12 of each item donated. Judges are also needed. Let

Merredith or Melissa know if you are wanting to be a judge!

Know of any program topics or speakers you would like

to see at our meetings, contact Missy Seal at

[email protected]

Many thanks

to our March Program Speaker and topic of

Sustainability

Carrie Webster LEED AP BD+C

Energy Manager / Henrico County

and thanks to

Tracey Winkelman Ruff / Kine Vue, LLC

The Design Drafting Chapter judging was held on Saturday, March 17 - 9:00

am at Village Bank. The judges who participated were Veronica Fox, Wendy

McQuiggan, Tammy Lee Pastelnick, Margarete Culley and Chris Rittenhouse.

The winners of the Chapter competition are as follows:

1. Tyler Harris – LC Bird H.S.

2. Nicholas Lamb – Freeman H.S.

3. Logan Smith – LC Bird H.S.

I wish to thank Veronica Fox and Village Bank for the use of their facility for

the judging. A big thank you as well to the Chapter judges for their hard

work on Saturday reviewing the record number of submissions we received

this year. Judging date for Regional Competition will be held on Tuesday

March 27th, 2018 at Emerald Construction at 5:30 pm. We have three

confirmed judges and that are not Chapter judges. - Chris Rittenhouse

Amilee is a 2009 graduate of Concord University in WV. She spent her first few

years out of college working in the Carilion Healthcare Market in Roanoke,

VA. Amilee made a switch in 2013 and started working for American

Infrastructure (now Allan Myers) in Roanoke on the Elm Ave Bridge

Project. After 3 months on site, Amilee relocated to Richmond, VA where she

covered projects from Roanoke to VA Beach. She finished her career with Allan

Myers in Procurement. In 2015 Amilee started as an Account Manager in

Tidewater for Hilti. Two & half years later she is now a Software Consultant for

the On!Track Asset Management program. She lives in Williamsburg, VA with

her fiancé Dan & Siberian Husky, Meika. Wedding is scheduled for August 2018.

NEW DATE

The Nominating Committee is in place and will be soon making recommendations

for the 2018-2019 board. If you wish to be a part of the board, or continue on

the board, send an email no later than April 6 to all or any listed below:

• Lori Lythgoe (Chair) [email protected]

• Tammylee Pastelnick [email protected]

• Missy Seal [email protected]

• Jaclyn McCormick [email protected]

• Lori Butler [email protected]

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Our special night is almost here! Tuesday, May 15, 2018 is Industry

Appreciation Night (formally known as Boss’s Night). It’s our opportunity

to show our bosses all the good things we have been able to do because

of their support. We will also be presenting awards to the winning

students for our 2018 Scholarship, Building Design, Design Drafting, Block

Kids programs. It’s always fun to hear what the kids have to say. You

don’t want to miss it! The dress code is “business attire” and “coat and

tie.” Location will be at the Richmond Marriott Short Pump

– Innsbrook at 4240 Dominion Boulevard, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Please see Mickey Jennings if you need invitations for your guest.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Industry Appreciation Night

CORRESPONDENCE

Items Sent:

Richmond Chapter 141 Newsletter and Meeting Invitation to

NAWIC National Officers, South Atlantic Region Director,

and all South Atlantic Region Chapter Presidents











• Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam. You might think your vision is fine or that your eyes are healthy, but visiting your eye care professional for a comprehensive dilated eye exam is the only way to really be sure. When it comes to common vision problems, some people don’t realize they could see better with glasses or contact lenses. In addition, many common eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic eye disease and age-related macular degeneration often have no warning signs. A dilated eye exam is the only way to detect these diseases in their early stages.

During a comprehensive dilated eye exam, your eye care professional places drops in your eyes to dilate, or widen, the pupil to allow more light to enter the eye the same way an open door lets more light into a dark room. This enables your eye care professional to get a good look at the back of the eyes and examine them for any signs of damage or disease. Your eye care professional is the only one who can determine if your eyes are healthy and if you’re seeing your best.

• Know your family’s eye health history. Talk to your family members about their eye health history. It’s important to know if anyone has been diagnosed with a disease or condition since many are hereditary. This will help to determine if you are at higher risk for developing an eye disease or condition.

• Eat right to protect your sight. You’ve heard carrots are good for your eyes. But eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, particularly dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens is important for keeping your eyes healthy, too. Research has also shown there are eye health benefits from eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, tuna, and halibut.

• Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing diabetes and other systemic conditions, which can lead to vision loss, such as diabetic eye disease or glaucoma. If you are having trouble maintaining a healthy weight, talk to your doctor.

• Wear protective eyewear. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home. Protective eyewear includes safety glasses and goggles, safety shields, and eye guards specially designed to provide the correct protection for a certain activity. Most protective eyewear lenses are made of polycarbonate, which is 10 times stronger than other plastics. Many eye care providers sell protective eyewear, as do some sporting goods stores. In construction and at home there is a greater use of lasers to either level or orient objects for installation. Lasers are a common tool to lay out walls and ceilings in buildings and to check grade. They are also used to assure proper alignment and slope during installation of underground storm water and sewage pipes. Depending on the class of laser they can be highly damaging. Welding flash is another consideration to keep in mind. Be sure to check your safety eyewear to ensure they offer maximum protection for the task being handled.

HEALTH & SAFETY: Simple Tips for Healthy Eyes

• Quit smoking or never start. Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body. Research has linked smoking to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage, all of which can lead to blindness.

• Be cool and wear your shades. Sunglasses are a great fashion accessory, but their most important job is to protect your eyes from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. When purchasing sunglasses, look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both UV-A and UV-B radiation.

• Give your eyes a rest. If you spend a lot of time at the computer or focusing on any one thing, you sometimes forget to blink and your eyes can get fatigued. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look away about 20 feet in front of you for 20 seconds. This can help reduce eyestrain.

• Clean your hands and your contact lenses properly. To avoid the risk of infection, always wash your hands thoroughly before putting in or taking out your contact lenses. Make sure to disinfect contact lenses as instructed and replace them as appropriate.

• Practice workplace eye safety. Employers are required to provide a safe work environment. When protective eyewear is required as a part of your job, make a habit of wearing the appropriate type at all times and encourage your coworkers to do the same.

Source: National Eye Institute

Your eyes are an important part of your health. There are many things you can do to keep them healthy and make sure you are seeing your best. Follow these

simple steps for maintaining healthy eyes well into your golden years.




2018 Corporate Sponsors

Thank you for helping us “Support the Industry that Supports Us.”

WAYS & MEANS: Golf Tournament

40th Annual Golf Tournament is May 3, 2018 WE NEED YOUR HELP the day of the tournament. We are only 5 weeks away from our annual Golf Tournament at Hunting Hawk Golf Course! We especially need volunteers to sit at the refreshment holes. We pair 2-4 women per refreshment hole so if you know someone you would like to spend the day catching some fresh air and friendship with, we can place you together. You bring a tent (if you don’t have one we can usually find one for you), lawn chairs, and sunscreen and come out for an incredible day supporting our chapter and industry. NAWIC provides breakfast, cold water, soda, Gatorade, beer, and snacks and lunch. The refreshment hole is a great way to thank each golfer that supports our chapter, get in some networking and grow relationships with your fellow NAWIC sisters.

Morning volunteers would be needed 6:45 am – 12:00 noon, afternoon volunteers would be needed 12:00 noon – 6ish. All day is great too! If you are unable to help at a hole but would still like to attend, please let us know so we can find a place you can contribute. We need to have all volunteers accounted for on our sign-up sheet so that we can provide the final lunch count to the golf course in advance.

If you did not see the e-blast on 3/27 – our afternoon tee time is full but we still need morning teams and hole sponsors – so keep spreading the word (and the brochure) to any contacts you have. These funds will allow us to provide scholarships to some very deserving students from the Central Virginia area pursuing construction related degrees.

Questions? Contact

Amy Atkins [email protected]

Amanda Jenkins [email protected]







WIC Week Recap: March 4-10

Construction Law

Survival Seminar

Sip & Stencil

joint with Greater Tidewater Chapter

Hard Hat Job Site Tour

Beulah Elementary School

Lunch &

Learn

provided by

Capital Interior

Contractors

Open Board

Meeting &

Networking

Social

New Member Social

Cooper Hawk Restaurant

Brewery Trolley Tour

Painting Project

Chesterfield County Fair

Home

Improvements

Yeshua’s House

NAWIC Richmond Chapter #141

Meeting Reservation Form Social: 5:30 p.m. – Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

April 17, 2018

Please make _____ reservation(s) for the Tuesday, April 17, 2018 meeting of the RICHMOND CHAPTER #141, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION to be held at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA. Enclosed is a check in the amount of $_____ ($25 per person). I understand that I am responsible for payment if cancellation is not received by the deadline.

RESERVATION OR CANCELLATION DEADLINE: Thursday – April 12, 2018

Dinner Menu: Chicken with Mushroom Dijon Cream Sauce, Haricot Vert with Toasted Cashews, Cranberry & Onion, Wild Rice Pilaf, Classic Caesar Salad, Rolls, Key Lime

Pie or NY Cheesecake, and Tea or Coffee Make check payable to: RICHMOND CHAPTER #141, NAWIC MEMBER: COMPANY W/ADDRESS: MEMBER: COMPANY W/ADDRESS:

GUEST: COMPANY W/ADDRESS:

We will have Pull-A-Cork!

EMAIL RESERVATION FORMS TO: [email protected]

Please advise if you have any dietary restrictions. Thank you.

Mail reservations to: Mickey Jennings, Kjellstrom + Lee, 1607 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA 23220

PLEASE DON’T FORGET THE DOORWAYS, YESHUA’S HOUSE, AND YOUR SECRET PALS

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